Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari Finding God In The Ordinary with Noah benShea
Mar 3, 2026
Noah Ben Shia, author and poet-philosopher behind Jacob the Baker, shares his lifelong practice of humility and compassion. He talks about treasuring moments, patience, and the inner life. He explores why yelling fails, how kindness functions as true religion, and why feeling lost can be part of growth.
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How Jacob The Baker Became A Global Healer
- Jacob the Baker is a poor pious baker whose notes accidentally baked into bread change people's lives.
- The story spawned books and a film shot across Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Seoul, Milano, and Los Angeles to show global relevance.
Kindness As The Core Of All Faiths
- Noah reframes all faiths as one when the lived practice is kindness.
- He cites Rabbi Hillel, Jesus, the Dalai Lama and Islamic teaching to show kindness as the common religious thread.
Be Great Even When Circumstances Are Bad
- Accept that things don't have to be good for you to be great; grant yourself quiet honors through small acts.
- Noah suggests doing a simple helpful thing for someone and carrying that quietly as proof of your goodness.
