Reunion Roadmap

Was Christopher Columbus Jewish? If so, did his voyage of discovery in 1492 have any connection to his Jewish identity? That’s one of the questions Revis Daggett addresses in this enlightening conversation about the Anusim (Hidden Jews) of the Americas. As a native of West Texas, Revis began to encounter clues about these children of Israel whose ancestors hid their identity and fled to the New Wo...

Why do we expect to have easy lives when we become disciples of Messiah Yeshua? There's a process of maturity involved in making us ready to be and do the things our Creator intends for us. Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips share their thoughts on that process - and along the way provide some surprising insight. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B&a...

The Spear Family of Teshuva Music have had quite an adventure in the fall of 2023. They started with a family trip to Israel for Sukkot, and were there when the atrocities of October 7 happened and the war against Hamas began. Sam, Angela, Jonathan, Caleb, and Cyndie Spear share with us what happened during their time in Israel, and what they have been doing since their return home. In this time o...

What does God think about us when we show little appreciation for the things He has done for us? The story of Israel in the wilderness gives us some answers to that question. Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate those answers and make some applications for us in this penetrating discussion.  Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef Nor...

What's the connection between Argentina and Denmark, and what does that connection have to do with Israel's Lost Tribes? Author Susanne Ratcliffe can tell you! Susanne's latest novel, Stones of Wrath: The Twins , is the second part of a trilogy about a mysterious artefact somehow linked to ancient Israel. In this new novel, she carries forward the story begun in Stones of Wrath: The...

When did Yeshua mean when he said that we must be born of "water and spirit" to enter the Kingdom of God? Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss that question by looking at wider meanings of water and spirit in the Word, starting in the first chapter of Genesis. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at htt...

Do pastors and spiritual leaders need counseling and deliverance? Of course they do! They suffer from the same problems as everyone else. Sadly, they may be the last ones to get help because they are so focused on helping others. That's why Laura Lee has a vision to help the shepherds get the healing and deliverance they need. In this final part of our conversation, she shares how this vision...

It’s bad enough that anyone would suffer extreme trauma and abuse as a child, so how much worse can it be when such a person tries to get help, only to find that the persons they trust only make the problem worse? Laura Lee can tell you about that; it’s part of her journey toward freedom and healing from the pains that plagued her for much of her life. In this second part of our conversation, she...

Is anyone beyond redemption and healing? Laura Lee would tell you no, but it's a long, hard journey. She has travelled that road, first suffering through an abusive childhood, and then dealing with the manifestations of that abuse in the form of addictions and dysfunctional relationships. That's why she calls herself the Modern Day Samaritan Woman, and why she has a calling to help other...

It's traditional to enjoy apples and honey at Rosh Hashana in expectation of a sweet new year, but is there more to this tasty Jewish custom? Is there are deeper spiritual significance that speaks to the high regard our God has for His people Israel - both the native born and those adopted into the covenant? That's the topic of conversation in this midrash with Barry Phillips and David J...

People of faith should step out in faith - as long as they are doing so in obedience to God rather than in obedience to their own desires. How do we know the difference? That's an important question Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this midrash.  Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bne...

If you were just beginning to wonder about the festivals Yeshua celebrated and whether they have any meaning for Christians, where would you go to get answers? Dr. Gayle Timberlake has a suggestion: take a look at the Simka Foundation , which not only offers teachings on the Feasts of the Lord, but also has resources to help people celebrate the Feasts on their own. In this conversation, Gayle exp...

We may never get satisfactory answers about why bad things happen to good people, and why good things happen to bad people. That doesn't mean we should walk away from God and blame Him for every injustice. What it does mean is that we should keep on asking God the hard questions, just as Barry Phillips and David Jones do in this conversation recorded in the spring of 2019. It just might be th...

Everyone probably knows a pastor or ministry leader, and everyone knows a successful business owner. It’s likely that everyone has met a government consultant at some point. Those who meet Kevin Jessip have met all of those in one person – and they’ve also met a former gang member! Kevin comes from a long line of pastors, so it’s no surprise that he had a divine call on his life from birth.  Kevin...

What are God's people supposed to do when everything good and normal is called into question? How do we live when the things we used to rely on are no longer reliable? Barry Phillips and David Jones put some thought to those questions as our world changed in 2020. The points they raised then are still valid now as the changes in our world continue to take us out of our comfort zone. Thanks fo...

What is it that keeps Christians and Jews from getting to know one another on a meaningful level? There are obvious differences, but there are also many points of connection, as Bob O’Dell has learned over the years. Bob joins us to talk about his book, Five Years With Orthodox Jews: How Connecting With God’s People Unlocks Understanding of God’s Word . Bob relates how this book came to be through...

Is there are prescribed form of worship? Does true worship require music? What is more important: presentation or performance? Is there a particular culture of worship, or does worship reflect the culture of the worshippers? These are among the questions Ed Boring and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation about worship. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources avai...

What happens when we do church by formula instead of by the living Word of God and the breath of His Spirit? Kevin Jessip has some thoughts on that, and on a number of other issues impacting God’s people – Christians and Jews – in these turbulent days. In this concluding segment of our conversation, Kevin shares his ideas on where we are going, as well as a few resources to help us get there. This...

What does Yeshua mean when He says, “the least of these My brethren” (Matthew 25:40)? Is He talking about Christians, or about His Jewish kin? Kevin Jessip emphasizes that our Jewish Messiah most certainly was referring to the Jewish people. With that in mind, how should we interact with Jewish people and the State of Israel today? That’s where we begin in this fourth part of our conversation with...

What’s the difference between a mantle and an anointing ? Kevin Jessip learned the difference from German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. He shares that with us in this third part of our conversation, and then goes on to share how he has walked out the anointing God placed on him through solemn assemblies such as The Return in Washington, DC, and The Trial in The Hague. Much of what Kevin has learned...

What’s an armor bearer ? We read in the Bible about the armor bearer of Jonathan, son of King Saul, who accompanied him everywhere to help carry his burdens and to ensure he had everything he needed to go into battle. The armor bearer even fought alongside him in battle. Now imagine what an armor bearer does for a ministry  leader, and you have an idea of Kevin Jessip’s young adult years as the ar...

Everyone probably knows a pastor or ministry leader, and everyone knows a successful business owner. It’s likely that everyone has met a government consultant at some point. Those who meet Kevin Jessip have met all of those in one person – and they’ve also met a former gang member! Kevin comes from a long line of pastors, so it’s no surprise that he had a divine call on his life from birth. In thi...

Is it possible to disagree with someone, but still like them? What if the disagreement is over a deeply held belief - such as which holidays to celebrate, which political candidate to support, and which doctrines to follow? Disagreements come at us from all directions. The real test is how we handle them, as Barry and David discuss in this midrash. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have...

What is the definition of worship? We're supposed to worship our God, but do we have to have certain components like music and dance to make it "legitimate" worship? Are acts of kindness considered worship? These are questions Barry Phillips and David Jones consider in their conversation about a life of worship. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources availab...

What is restoration? How do we achieve it? Is it true that the way we view history shapes how we walk out our future? If it is true, then we would be wise to learn about our past - the bad things as well as the good.  This is the framework of the conversation Barry Phillips and David Jones share about the 9th of Av - the Fast of the Fifth Month mentioned in Zechariah 8:19. Our Jewish brethren have...