Best Hebraic Identity Podcasts (2025)

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Chanukkah - Victory 15:24

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Chanukkah is a festival that focuses on the victory of God's people over a specific enemy at a particular time. It's right to remember such occasions, but it's also right to remember that victory in one fight doesn't mean the war is over. Barry Phillips and David Jones have much to say about that in the context of our life in Messiah - both individ…

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Bev Hall & Cathy Helms: Called Up to Jerusalem, part 3 50:00

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Is the breach between Christians and Jews being narrowed? Beverly Hall and Cathy Helms have reason to believe it is. Their recent sojourn in Israel gave them ample opportunity to witness and take part in Jewish-Christian interactions on several levels. In this third part of our conversation, they share more of what they encountered in Jerusalem, an…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Who Is the Torah For? 15:21

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What exactly is the Torah and why are Christians even talking about it? Those questions are much more important than we might think. As David Jones and Barry Phillips explain, the answer has something to do with our profession of faith in the God of Israel and His Messiah. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on…

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Bev Hall & Cathy Helms: Called Up to Jerusalem, part 2 50:00

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Those who have not been to Israel may not realize how diverse it is. Even among Israel’s seven million Jewish citizens there is considerable diversity, as Beverly Hall and Cathy Helms found out. In this second part of our conversation, they begin by sharing the differences they noticed between secular and religious Jews. It was their intent to imme…

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Bev Hall & Cathy Helms: Called Up to Jerusalem, part 1 50:00

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It’s one thing to read about history. It’s quite another to be there when history is made, as Beverly Hall and Cathy Helms know from experience. They were in Jerusalem when the Israel’s ceasefire with Hamas went into effect, when the living Israeli hostages were released from Gaza, and when President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset. Their three-…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Self-Centered or Yah-Centered? 15:23

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Here are some hard questions to ponder: do we serve God because He is worthy to be served, or because we expect to get something for ourselves? Do we really have faith in God, or do we have faith in our idea of God? These are some of the questions Barry Phillips and David Jones address in this conversation about the life our Messiah calls us to liv…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Prophets 28:48

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What is prophecy? What is the role of a prophet? Are there prophets today, or was that something only for ancient times in the Bible? How does prophecy and other gifts of the Holy Spirit fit with the Torah Awakening in the church in our time? These are important questions David Jones and Barry Phillips discuss. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadm…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Hope 15:26

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There is more to hope than sitting passively and waiting for God to move. As Barry Phillips and David Jones explain, hope is a verb. That means for hope to be fulfilled, someone has to take action. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/ If you l…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Need for Spiritual Rain in Measure and in Season 15:25

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How do we know when we need rain, and when we have too much? As David Jones and Barry Phillips explain, what we experience in the natural world teaches us about the spiritual rain we also need to live as our Creator intends. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https:…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Love One Another 15:26

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It's hard to love someone if we don't know what love is. So what exactly is love? That's the question David Jones and Barry Phillips try to answer. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/ If you like what you've heard, considering partnering with…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Imaginations 15:26

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How do we get beyond identifying ourselves as sinners saved by grace? In a sense, we don't get beyond, but if that remains the center of our identity, we miss so much more that our Creator and Redeemer has for us. Barry Phillips and David Jones have some deep thoughts about this topic. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Sukkot and Dwelling 15:27

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What does the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) tell us about eternity? More than we might think, of course, as with all things of God. In this discussion, David Jones and Barry Phillips investigate some of those eternal implications of the eight days of Sukkot. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yose…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Love and Exile 15:26

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The story of Jacob and Esau is a puzzle. The Bible says Isaac loved Esau and Rebecca loved Jacob, but there's more to the story in the original Hebrew than what we read in translation. That's what Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this conversation. It shouldn't be a surprise that what they find has a lot to do with God's plan of redemp…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Divine Nature and the Fall Feasts 15:25

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We read in 2 Peter 1:4 that followers of Messiah Yeshua are supposed to become "partakers of the divine nature." What exactly does that mean? Is there anything in the Torah about that - maybe something in the Fall Feasts that helps us understand our interaction with God and His divine nature? David Jones and Barry Phillips have some thoughts on the…

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Israel Connections: Samuel & Keila Wearp - Sheep and Sovereignty 1:01:46

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In the Bible we read about sheep as a metaphor for people. There is a reason God put that metaphor in His book – a reason connected to His land and people of Israel. Samuel and Keila Wearp have learned about that through hands-on experience. These newlyweds had a working honeymoon in Israel, where they led a team of Christian volunteers in an exped…

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Israel Connections: Peter Wales - A Global Turning Point 57:34

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Among the uncomfortable sayings of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ), one of the most difficult is this: Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13) We philosophize over what Yeshua meant until we see it in action. It can be said that we all saw a man lay down his life for his friends when Charlie Kir…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Six Year Strangers 15:26

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One great revelation of the Torah Awakening is that disciples of Messiah Yeshua are grafted in, or adopted into, the house of Jacob - God's Covenant Nation of Israel. However, as David Jones and Barry Phillips explain, that revelation, should lead us to an attitude of loving humility, not arrogant boasting. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! …

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Samuel & Keila Wearp: Sheep and Sovereignty, part 4 50:00

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How does support for Israel have anything to do with the prophesied Messianic Age? Samuel and Keila Wearp have some thoughts about that. In fact, their understanding of Messiah’s Kingdom is what inspires them to do things like lead a team of sheep shearers to Judea to help Jewish shepherds! They talk about that and more in this concluding segment o…

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Samuel & Keila Wearp: Sheep and Sovereignty, part 3 50:00

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It’s hard to engage in economic development when you’re struggling just to hold on to your land. That’s the situation of the Jewish pioneers in Judea walking out the commandments and promises of God to reclaim and settle their ancestral homeland. There is great reason for hope, both for Israel and all the nations of the earth, as Samuel and Keila W…

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Samuel & Keila Wearp: Sheep and Sovereignty, part 2 50:00

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Israel began as a nation of shepherds. As Samuel and Keila Wearp explain, Abraham was a shepherd, as were David and Deborah. It shouldn’t be a surprise that shepherds are still important in Israel today as the Jewish people reclaim the land God gave them. What may be surprising is who these shepherds are, and the importance of their work for the fu…

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Samuel & Keila Wearp: Sheep and Sovereignty, part 1 50:00

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In the Bible we read about sheep as a metaphor for people. That’s nice and poetic, but there is a reason God put that metaphor in His book – a reason connected to His land and people of Israel. Samuel and Keila Wearp have learned about that through hands-on experience! These newlyweds had a working honeymoon in Israel, where they led a team of Chri…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: The Testimony, Ark, and Grace 15:22

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Is the New Covenant somehow connected to the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Tablets of the Law? Does that connection in any way inform us about how we should relate to one another? Yes, there is a connection, as David Jones and Barry Phillips explain. They also talk about the surprising ways that connection impacts our interaction wit…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Examining Ourselves 15:26

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In 1 Corinthians 11:31, Paul exhorts us to examine, or judge, ourselves, so we don't come under judgment. What exactly does that mean? How do we know what to examine? What standard do we use to judge ourselves? Barry Phillips and David Jones have some observations that help with these questions. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Teshuva 15:26

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What is involved in repentance? The Hebrew word usually translated as repentance is teshuva, As Barry Phillips and David Jones explain, the Hebrew packs more meaning into this word than we realize. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/ If you l…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Thoughts on Elul 15:27

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Do we need to go through God's judgment? Is there something we could do, or should do, to get us ready to meet our Maker while we are still living out the life He has given us? These are some of the deep questions Barry Phillips and David Jones ponder about Elul, sixth month of the Hebrew calendar when we should examine ourselves and get ready for …

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Honey On The Ground 29:53

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If the joy of the Lord is our strength, why is life such a struggle? David Jones and Barry Phillips have some thoughts about that. Maybe it's not so much a matter of seeking out joy, but of bringing joy to others. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosef…

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Israel Connections: David Altman - Degrees of Jew Hatred 1:08:10

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Israel is receiving a lot of attention these days. That's what happens when the God of Israel moves to a new phase of fulfilling His promises to restore and bring final redemption to Israel. It seems, though, that not everyone is pleased with how He is fulfilling His promises. Perhaps they would be happier with the restoration of Israel if the Jewi…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Correction 15:25

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Do we trust the Holy Spirit? If so, why do we want to do His work for Him? As Barry Phillips and David Jones explain, we tend to do that when we try to correct others in ways that seem good to us, but might not be what our Heavenly Father prefers. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North Ame…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: When Does YHWH Not Forgive? 15:26

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What does it mean to produce fruits worthy of repentance? What happens if we don't produce fruit like that? Do we stay on God's angry list until we do? These are questions David Jones and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American websi…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Attitudes and Obedient Sons 15:26

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Is there a point to being obedient to God? What benefit do we gain in the here and now if we do what God says? Frank Houtz and David Jones share some surprising answers to those questions in this conversation. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.c…

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David Altman: Degrees of Jew Hatred, part 4 50:00

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Christians owe a debt to Jews. The knowledge we have of God has come through them. That's why heroes of the faith like Dietrich Bonhoeffer did what they did to protect Jews and oppose those who sought their destruction. That is the topic of discussion in this concluding part of our conversation with David Altman. It is the Jews who gave the Torah t…

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David Altman: Degrees of Jew Hatred, part 3 50:00

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The first step in justifying opposition to and even oppression of a group of people is to dehumanize them. That can be a subtle, even deceptive, process, camouflaged with good intentions and gentle words, but the result is the same as virulent propaganda. As David Altman explains in this third part of our conversation, that is the pattern of Jew ha…

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David Altman: Degrees of Jew Hatred, part 2 50:00

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What exactly is the “spirit of Amalek” and how is it different from the “spirit of Jeroboam”? As David Altman explains in this second part of our four-part conversation, both can manifest in Jew hatred, but there is a significant difference in the origin and intention of each. Not surprisingly, elements of Amalek and Jeroboam have manifested in the…

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David Altman: Degrees of Jew Hatred, part 1 50:00

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Why do the Jewish people generate such opposition? From mild bias to vicious hatred, Jews have been the targets of animosity from ancient times. Now, when the Jewish State of Israel is asserting itself among the nations, hatred of Jews has multiplied around the world. Why is that? David Altman addresses that question in this four-part conversation.…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Allowing Help 15:25

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How bad do things have to get before we admit we need help? That's the question David Jones and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation about pride, humility, and spiritual amateurs. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/ If you like wha…

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Israel Connections: Laura Densmore - Breaking the Silence on Jew Hatred 44:39

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In Zechariah 12 we read that God will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the nations. That’s a word about judgment. When we remember that judgment begins with the household of God (1 Peter 4:17), maybe we should connect the dots and consider whether His judgment of His people starts with our attitude toward the land and people of Israel. Spe…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Rebuke A Brother 15:25

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If someone offends us, should we confront and correct them, or let it pass? What if the offense is because of sin? How do we confront and offer correction without breaking the relationship? There are some guidelines from God's word, as David Jones and Barry Phillips discuss. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available …

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Laura Densmore: Breaking the Silence on Jew Hatred, part 3 50:00

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Whenever God does something to push forward His plan to bring full restoration and final redemption to Israel, the central question set before Christians is what they will do with the Jewish people who are the visible remnant of Israel. That question came before Christians in Europe and North America during the Shoa (Holocaust) and the rebirth of t…

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Laura Densmore: Breaking the Silence on Jew Hatred, part 2 50:00

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Christians (including Messianic and Hebrew Roots believers) and Jews share common ground in Zion, or at least we should. That’s where Laura Densmore of Bridge Connector Ministries picks up this second part of our conversation about the growing presence of antisemitism, or Jew hatred, among Christians. Zionism is the movement for the return of the J…

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Laura Densmore: Breaking the Silence on Jew Hatred, part 1 50:00

6M ago50:00

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In Zechariah 12 we read that God will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the nations. That’s a word about judgment. When we remember that judgment begins with the household of God (1 Peter 4:17), maybe we should connect the dots and consider whether His judgment of His people starts with our attitude toward the land and people of Israel. Spe…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Pray 15:26

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It's not that easy to pray, especially when it seems that God is not listening. So why do we pray? How should we pray? How do we know if it's working? These are questions Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this conversation about a basic element of life with our Creator. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources ava…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Following and Drawing Near 15:26

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Are we allowed to get close to God and be intimate with Him, or do we have to keep our distance? The Bible can be confusing on this point. That's why Barry Phillips and David Jones look into this question to offer some counsel on how to approach the Holy God who actually wants to dwell with and in us. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We hav…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: When YHWH Calls Your Name 15:26

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We talk about people who have a divine call on their lives. Is that only certain people like pastors and teachers, or does God call everyone to something? Before we get to that question, let's consider how well God knows each one of us humans He created. David Jones and Barry Phillips carry us through that line of thought. Thanks for listening to R…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Kingdom People Kingdom Benefit 15:24

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The Bible tells us to pray, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." What exactly does that mean? What is this "Kingdom" and why does it matter to us? Barry Phillips and David Jones have pondered this subject prayerfully for many years. In this midrash they share what they have learned. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roa…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Faith 15:25

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Hebrews 11 tells us it's impossible to please God without faith. So what is faith? How do we get it? What do we do with it? David Jones and Barry Phillips offer some answers to these questions and more. They have much to say about what faith is, and what it isn't! Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ne…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Plans with Yah 15:26

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We read in the Bible that God's thoughts and ways are different from our own. What does that mean when we are trying to make sense of life? How do we account for the many different understandings we have of God and His word? Barry Phillips and David Jones have some helpful thoughts about that. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more r…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Home 29:35

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How do we define "home"? For the people of God, what is our final or eternal home? Is it heaven, or someplace else? David Jones and Barry Phillips have some deep thoughts about those questions in this midrash. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.c…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Let the Wind Blow Gideon 15:27

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We've heard the story of Gideon and his 300 chosen warriors who defeated the vast army of Midian through the power of God. What we may not remember is the difficult battles Gideon fought just to get to that place of trusting God to do what He had promised. That's what Barry Phillips and David Jones talk about in this midrash. As they explain, befor…

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Israel Connections: Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz - Return of the Red Heifers 1:03:35

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What's the big deal about red cows in Israel? Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz explains that in his new book, Return of the Red Heifers: Paving the Road to Redemption. This really is a big deal because it brings Israel much closer to restoring the Temple service in Jerusalem just as promised in the Bible. The problem is, this is a subject very few people und…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Amalek 15:25

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Who is Amalek and why should we care? That's the topic of this conversation David Jones and Barry Phillips share. Yes, Amalek was an ancient enemy of Israel, but there's more about that ancient struggle than meets the eye. In fact, the struggle is still happening in ways that impact every one of us. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have …