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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

by Living Lchaim

The #1 Jewish podcast for real inspiration. Powerful conversations rooted in Judaism, Jewish identity, and faith. From Jews who've overcome impossible odds to leaders shaping Israel and Jewish life worldwide.

Chart trend

Position in the Judaism chart (US), last 90 days.

#2
all-time peak
32
days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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R' Yehoshua Zweig: We Went on a Family Vacation. We Came Home Without Our Children.

#19 trending · Judaism

This summer, Rabbi Yehoshua & Hadassa Zweig faced an unimaginable tragedy. After a terrible accident on Lake Michigan, their daughter Chana Malka and son Yosef both fough

Sep 5
48 min

R' Ken Spiro: Why They Really Hate Jews

Aug 29
53 min

Hannah Sperber: How The Daughter of a Nazi Became a Frum Bubbi

Hannah grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, the daughter of a Nazi in a family that respected Hitler. Then she fell in love with a Jewish man, discovered her own relationship w

Aug 22
1 h 27 min

Jackie Glaser: Single at 40, One Embryo Left, Then a Miracle at 50

Jackie Glaser shares her incredible story of getting married in her 40s and becoming a mother around 50. After freezing her eggs in her mid-30s, she came back to them 14

Aug 15
46 min

Moshe & Elisheva Luck: He Grew Up 7th Day Adventist & Became a U.S. Marine. She Grew Up Reform. Now They're Getting Married Orthodox Jewish.

How does a decorated U.S. Marine become an Orthodox Jew? Moshe Luck's journey is one of the most unexpected stories we've ever shared. Raised as a Seventh-day Adventist,

Aug 8
1 h 02 min

R' Yom Tov Glaser: Why So Many Jewish Boys Don't Become Men

Why are so many men struggling with purpose, confidence, and identity? In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser explores what it truly means to become a man th

Aug 1
1 h 51 min

Bracha Jaffe: What Fame REALLY Looks Like in the Frum World

Bracha Jaffe has inspired countless Jewish women and girls through her music, but behind the stage is a wife, mother, and person navigating the same challenges many of us

Jul 25
48 min

BONUS EPISODE: Yudi & Chumi Herzberg: After Losing Our Daughter, We Chose Forgiveness

This is bonus material for our Tisha Bav film: Letting Go. Watch/listen to this AFTER you already watched the film. Watch the full film here: LivingLchaim.com/tishabav

Jul 22
2 h 11 min

Shira Alexander: What My 16-Year-Old Daughter Taught Me Before She Died

When 14-year-old Tehila Devorah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Shira Alexander and her family were thrust into a journey no parent expects. Shira shares T

Jul 18
50 min

Yosef Waslow: How Alcohol Addiction Ultimately Led Me to Becoming a Chassid

Today, Yosef Waslow is a Chassidish husband and father, but his story is far deeper than becoming frum. Raised by a white Jewish mother and a black Baptist father, Yosef

Jul 11
1 h 41 min

Leah & Yosef Bercovice: She Was Going to End Her Life… Then the Phone Rang

On a night Leah thought would be her last, one phone call changed everything. In this emotional episode, Leah and Yosef Bercovice share the story of the shidduch that beg

Jul 4
1 h 05 min

R' Doron Birnbaum: How Did Jewish Kids Start Believing This?

As antisemitism continues to rise around the world, many parents are asking how to help their children navigate an increasingly complex reality. In this conversation, Rab

Jun 27
40 min

Elianna Oken: She Found Out She Wasn't Jewish... After Living Jewish Her Entire Life

Elianna Oken grew up celebrating Shabbat, attending Hebrew school, and proudly identifying as Jewish. Then a simple question from her sister changed everything. This epis

Jun 20
59 min

Lucas Gage: The Internet's Most Notorious Antisemite Walks into... Lakewood

The topics discussed in this episode include antisemitism, extremism, hate movements, and personal transformation. Viewer discretion is advised. How does someone go from

Jun 13
1 h 49 min

Rebbitzin Libbi Kakon: The Extraordinary Life of a Deaf Rebbetzin

When I first heard about Rebbetzin Libbi Kakon, I thought the story would be about a remarkable couple who, despite both being deaf, built a yeshiva for deaf and hearing-

Jun 6
1 h 15 min

R' Elimelech Friedman: A Hasidic Marriage Counselor Opens Up - Finding True Love, Why Cheating Happens & How Marriages Heal

The topics discussed in this episode are intended for a mature audience and may not be suitable for younger viewers. What makes a marriage thrive and what causes it to s

May 30
1 h 02 min

Adam Fox: My Illness May Kill Me - But It Brought Me Closer to Hashem

Adam Fox is a Tucson, Arizona native and he has worked with Hillel (U of Arizona, Colorado State) and Chabad at NAU in Flagstaff, deeply shaping Jewish life on campus and

May 23
40 min

R' Chanan & Aharona Gans: She was a Monk. He Was a Rockstar. Today They Are Frum.

Chanan Gans was a Jewish teen touring America in a rock band, immersed in the world of music, freedom, and self-discovery. At the very same time, Aharona was traveling th

May 16
1 h 35 min

Dr. Yechiel Leiter : What Israel Really Has to Say To America and the World

Dr. Yechiel Leiter is currently serving as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, where he’s become one of Israel’s leading voices in defending the country during the

May 9
51 min

Rabbi Gershom Baraza: How a Christian Spanish Missionary Became an Orthodox Rabbi

How does a Christian missionary, fully devoted to spreading his faith across the world, end up becoming an Orthodox Jewish rabbi? Meet Rabbi Gershom Baraza, who grew up i

May 2
2 h 04 min

Chart positions

Where Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 6, 2026).

#16 ▼ 2 Judaism US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Fascinating guests and inspiring stories. Very long form but, hey, sometimes it takes a while to get the real and full story.

NJTorahFan · May 2026

If you’re not listening to Inspiration for the Nation, you’re seriously missing out. Yaakov Langer has a rare talent for getting deep, emotional, and real with his guests. Every episode leaves you feeling more grounded, more inspired, and more connected. It’s not fluff—it’s substance, heart, and meaning. Easily the most powerful Jewish podcast out there.

AJRegu · May 2025

The guests are outstanding, and the interviews are a true pleasure to listen to. Yaakov doesn’t just run through a list of questions, he listens, he engages, and he asks exactly the follow-ups you’d want to hear. It feels less like you're listening to a podcast and more like you're part of a thoughtful, meaningful conversation.

avrhangam · May 2025

As I rock my Twillory polo shirt (because obviously), I just had to come here and say - *Inspiration for the Nation* is next-level. Yaakov is not just a great host, he’s funny, real, and somehow even his ads have me smiling. The guests are top-tier, the stories are powerful, and it hits that rare combo of inspiring *and* entertaining. Honestly, some days this podcast *is* my mussar seder. The insights, the growth moments, the honesty - it sticks with you and changes you. If you're looking for something meaningful that is still relaxed, entertaining, and extremely down-to-earth, this is it.

Ari42fin · May 2025

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