Messian[T]ics Podcast

There are several really important Messianic Jewish congregations coming up this winter, and this is one of our rabbis favorite seasons. Listen to our rabbis share their thoughts and love for these conferences and we hope to see each of you at one of them in the coming months. https://mjaa.org/conferences/ https://www.iamcs.org/rabbis-conference/ https://www.umjc.org/events

On this episode of the MessianTics Podcast our rabbis dive into an intriguing conversation dealing with the decline in the pastorate and MJ rabbinate, MJ rabbis leading MJ synagogues and churches, and if this could be a feasible model for solving a growing problem in both MJ and the Church. The truth is, we came out of this episode with far more questions than we walked in with, and we will be fur...

This week we have the second episode of a special two part interview with our good friends Petra and Garry Scott from The Road to Jerusalem. Listen to the Scotts share the heart and purpose of The Road to Jerusalem with our MessianTics rabbis. https://theroadtojerusalem.org/about/ http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Facebook http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Twitter http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Instagram http://bit.ly/TRTJ_YouTube

This week we have the first episode of a special two part interview with our good friends Petra and Garry Scott from The Road to Jerusalem. Listen to the Scotts share the heart and purpose of The Road to Jerusalem with our MessianTics rabbis. https://theroadtojerusalem.org/about/ http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Facebook http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Twitter http://bit.ly/TRTJ_Instagram http://bit.ly/TRTJ_YouTube

Unless you've literally been sleeping under a rock, you are aware that Israel has been at war for nearing two weeks with Hamas in Gaza. Likewise, you've probably seen the hints at full-scale attacks form Hezbollah and others, and the many anti-Israel/anti-Semitic riots and protests that have spawned all around the world since this war broke out. In this episode our MessianTics Team dive fu...

One of the most common questions we hear as Messianic Jewish rabbis is about Kashrut, whether or not Jews and Gentiles HAVE to keep Kosher as followers of Messiah... This is such a common discussion that we decided to hit record and let our conversation on the matter hopefully be a blessing to you. Listen to our MessianTics Team dive into this conversation and let us know your thoughts.

With antisemitism on the rise and there being no apparent slowing in site, what are some logical steps we should take to make sure our congregations are safe and protected? We'd love to imagine this to not be an issue we'd ever face, yet a number of MJ synagogues have experienced direct antisemitic attacks and/or threats in recent years, and even months. Listen to our MessianTics Team disc...

In this new episode of the MessianTics Podcast, our rabbis discuss some of the biggest issues the Messianic Jewish movement faces--MJ Identity Crisis. This conversation addresses several important situations that must be overcome in order for the MJ Movement to see the future we long for. Listen and share your thoughts on this episode with us.

This is a very special episode for the MessianTics Team as it commemorates the first full year of the podcast. On Sept 1st we officially hit one full year of the podcast and this episode is our reminiscing over the first year and talking about some thoughts and ideas we have for the years that lie ahead of us.

As we prepare for the High Holy Day season, we wanted to share a little more of a lighthearted episode with you. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite secular movies or shows that have influenced our faith over the years. And yes, we said secular, because we serve a G-d Who can use anything to get our attention. Listen to this week's show and let us know your thoughts, and what movie...

On the first episode of our second season we dive into a heartfelt conversation about the High Holy Days and what to expect if you attend these special services at a Messianic Jewish synagogue. Listen to our MessianTics team dig into this beautiful season.

We received a listen submitted question about hearing the Voice of G-d and we wanted to share our thoughts and hearts on the matter. So give this week's episode of the MessianTics Podcast a listen and be sure to take some notes as you go along. We pray it is a blessing.

Today's episode of the Messian[T]ics Podcast is the second of a two part interview with our good friend Aybars Uckun. Aybars has one of the most interesting backgrounds and testimonies, which includes being Turkish and raised Muslim, coming to faith in a MJ synagogue, becoming a MJ rabbi, and ultimately G-d bringing him full circle again to share Yeshua with Muslims as part of a unique ministr...

Today's episode of the Messian[T]ics Podcast is the first of a two part interview with our good friend Aybars Uckun. Aybars has one of the most interesting backgrounds and testimonies, which includes being Turkish and raised Muslim, coming to faith in a MJ synagogue, becoming a MJ rabbi, and ultimately G-d brining him full circle again to share Yeshua with Muslims as part of a unique ministry...

Our rabbis dive head first into a very important conversation: What is a successful congregation? What metrics, data points, factors, indicators do we use to determine a successful congregation? Is it size? Finances? Depth of staff? Or are there more important factors to consider? Listen to our Messian[T]ics team dive into this valuable discussion on today's episode.

Today's episode is a bit different as our MessianTics Team dives into an educational, interesting, and hilarious conversation on things that believers love to say about the Bible, but aren't actually in the Bible. Listen to our rabbis rectify a number of odd and out of place biblical misrepresentations as only they could.

The Messian[T]ics Team loves to dig into controversial topics within the Messianic Jewish movement and have deep and honest conversations wrestling with these important issues. In this episode our rabbis dig into the conversation about intermarriage within the Messianic Jewish movement... the good, the bad, and the ugly. You won't want to miss this week's episode.

We received a question from one of our listeners asking how we observe Erev Shabbat in our own homes, particularly as regards traditional prayers said. So, with this episode, we dive into this very discussion, how do we do Erev Shabbat in our homes? Hopefully this discussion will not only be educational, but will be a blessing for you as we prepare to enter Shabbat this evening.

All four of us agree that some of our best and most memorable experiences have occurred at Messianic Jewish conferences and retreats. They are awesome opportunities for spiritual growth, vision igniting, fellowship, and especially building and fostering relationships in the Movement. In today's episode we discuss some of our favorite moments at MJ conferences and retreats over the years. As a...

A lot of times we joke that MJ is the granola of the Body of Messiah, we attract all the fruits, nuts, and flakes... Today's episode of the Messian[T]ics Podcast is dedicated to some of the funny, strange, and antic-worthy encounters that we've had over the years in Messianic Jewish ministry.

Something that tends to appear as one of the most complicated issues to wrestle with in the Messianic Jewish movement is the place and role of Gentiles in the MJ congregation. Listen to our MessianTics rabbis share their thoughts and hearts on this vitally important issue, and feel free to share your thoughts with us as well.

In the Messianic Jewish congregational life cycle we find ourselves now in the season between the Spring and Fall Moedim and our MJ leadership finds a brief opportunity to catch their breath, relax, reset, and plan for the future. On this week's episode our MessianTics rabbis will talk openly and candidly about the sweet relief of the MJ Summer Break (and you definitely want to listen to the v...

Our conversation on today's episode is a followup of sorts to last week's conversation on unity within the Body of Messiah... Today we turn our attention to fostering unity within the vast spectrum of Messianic Judaism. Listen to the Messian[T]ics Team's take on this very important issue and share your thoughts with us.

One of the unfortunate realities is that often there is a perspective of Messianic Judaism vs. Christianity, when in reality we are all one Body, one Bride of Messiah. So how do we foster unity with the Greater Body of Messiah? What would such unity look like? Our Messian[T]ics Team discuss these and other issues as relates to this idea. Give our latest episode a listen. Listen to Rabbi Jacob Rose...

As the Jewish world celebrates Shavuot, many of you may be wondering what exactly is it all about? Is it just another holiday? Or is there something vital and prophetic that the Body of Messiah should be aware of connected to Shavuot? Give this episode a listen and hear what our MessianTics team has to say about Shavuot.