Episodes
Nov. 18, 2022
Doing Things God’s Way
We need to learn how to do things God’s way. Even when trying to discern His will we need to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in how to pray and what to look for. We also need to accept when God may say “no” or…
Nov. 11, 2022
God’s Choice Required a Miracle
The one thing Abraham and Sarah had to do to see God’s promise become reality was to have a baby—something the laws of nature said they could not do. But God is not bound by the laws of the very universe he created, and He c…
Nov. 4, 2022
The Faith of Abraham
When God told Abraham to leave his family and homeland to follow Him, the patriarch packed up and left. Obviously, Abraham believed that God was who He said He was and He was able to do what He promised. As a consequence of …
Oct. 28, 2022
Serving God Whole-Heartedly
Do you love God and serve Him with your whole heart? Noah did and God used Him in an amazing way. If you want God to use you then walk with God whole-heartedly like Noah. Once He knows you will get the job done—the job is y…
Oct. 21, 2022
Did God Really Say That?
Do you or someone you know express doubts about the Bible being true? You might have heard someone ask “you really think it is God’s Word?” or “You really think God said that?” Sometimes a person expressing these doubt think…
Oct. 14, 2022
Rejoicing over the Torah – Simchat Torah
The biblical day Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day Assembly) brought the Feast of Tabernacles to a close with a day of Sabbath rest and prayer. Over time this day became known as Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah) because it w…
Oct. 7, 2022
The Feast of Joy – Tabernacles
After a period of repentance and the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles begins. God commanded the children of Israel to rejoice for the full seven days and celebrate His provision for the Israelites during their wild…
Sept. 30, 2022
Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur
The biblical Day of Atonement is when the High Priest entered the very presence of God in the Holy of Holies and made atonement for the sins of the people of Israel. This solemn day of prayer and fasting is Judaism’s most ho…
Sept. 23, 2022
The Feast of Trumpets
The first of the fall feasts in the Bible begin with Yom Teruah – the day of shouting or loud noise on which trumpets were blown. This Feast of Trumpets was used to call the people to attention and begin a 10 day period of i…
Sept. 16, 2022
God Our Father
Jesus enjoyed a special relationship with God the Father, even addressing Him with the loving term of endearment, Abba . The children of Israel always understood God was their father, and He called them His children—even His…
Sept. 9, 2022
Why God Is Described as a Banner
One of the more curious names of God in the Bible is “The Lord My Banner.” A banner was a sign of victory, and as such, it was a rallying point for Israel’s troops to celebrate the greatness of their God. Isaiah prophesied t…
Sept. 2, 2022
The Lord Our Righteousness
The Hebrew prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah encouraged their people with the message that one day a descendant of King David would come to reign as King and execute judgment and righteousness. Jeremiah said this King would be ca…
Aug. 30, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Who Is an Evangelical?
Many crazy things are said about Evangelicals demonstrating general confusion over the term and the people it describes. Most Evangelical Christians don’t know what one is much less our Jewish friends attempting to relate to…
Aug. 26, 2022
The God Who Provides
This week we review several names of God that assure us He is the God who provides. He has provided for our forgiveness and sanctification. He provided for our spiritual and physical healing. Whatever you need you can come t…
Aug. 23, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Common Misunderstandings
Anyone involved in Jewish-Christian relations will encounter one of a number of common misunderstandings held by those in one faith about the other. Listen in on this week’s conversation between an Evangelical Christian and …
Aug. 19, 2022
The God Who Gives You Strength
Most of the 100 descriptive names of God in the Bible were ascribed Him by His people, and they describe an aspect of His character or are a reminder of one of His mighty deeds. This week I share some of those names that att…
Aug. 16, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Rabbi Leonid Feldman’s Story
Once a teacher of scientific atheism in the former Soviet Union, Rabbi Feldman became a Conservative Rabbi in the United States. His journey is fascinating and prepared him to be a voice of clarity in our time when ideologic…
Aug. 12, 2022
The Almighty God
In ancient times, one’s name was a prophetic declaration of their character or destiny. When God revealed himself to Abraham it was as El-Shaddai, a description of Him as the Almighty God. He wanted Abraham to know He had th…
Aug. 9, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Bill Callahan's Story
Bill Callahan shares his journey to becoming an ardent Christian Zionist and a pioneer in Jewish-Christian relations in his hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida. His transparency and philosophy of “just showing up” has creat…
Aug. 5, 2022
The Name God Gave Himself
In ancient times one’s name was considered a prophetic description of their character or destiny. So when God named Himself it was a definitive description of who He is. When studying God’s character we must start with the n…
Aug. 2, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Jonathan Feldstein's Story
Jonathan Feldstein shares his very interesting story of growing up in a secular home then becoming an Orthodox Jew living in Israel who now has decades of experience working with Christians. It was during his first visit to …
July 29, 2022
God as He Wants You to Know Him
Who is God? What is He like? These are the key universal questions of every generation. Thankfully, the Bible is full of descriptive names of God that help us to answer these questions. We also have an amazing verse in which…
July 26, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Bishop Robert Stearns' Story
Learn Bishop Robert Stearns’ story of growing up around antisemitism but making his way to Jerusalem after college where his life was changed and a calling developed that has allowed him to build relations with the Jewish co…
July 19, 2022
Jews and Christians Learning to Relate: Nicole Yoder’s Story
After a childhood interest in the Holocaust, and finishing college, Nicole heard the voice of the Lord that she was to go and show love to the people of Israel. When a door opened to care for to assist a handicapped woman sh…