Sergio DeSoto The Counterintuitive Podcast

🎙️ Episode Title: Does Your Preacher Even Know What Salvation Is? 📖 Episode Summary: Most believers have been taught that “being saved” is a transaction — a deal between heaven and hell. But what if salvation was never about a ticket to eternity, and instead about being made whole right now? In this episode, Sergio explores the Hebraic meaning of salvation — yasha — and uncovers how Yeshua’s miss...

In this sobering episode, Sergio delivers a prophetic open letter to the modern Church — especially to those who hide behind the cold logic of Calvin’s system while claiming to defend grace. He draws a startling line between Calvinist determinism and Islamic fatalism , showing how both stem from the same distortion: a god of control, not covenant. Through the lens of Alfred Adler’s psychology , Se...

Po hi ha-ḥokhmah! Ha-noten lev yavin lispor et mispar ha-ḥayah… “Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding reckon the number of the beast…” — Hitgalut (Revelation) 13:18 The Meaning Behind the Number In Greek, John writes: “arithmos tou therion” — the number of the beast — and reveals it as ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ , hexakosioi hexēkonta hex , or six hundred sixty-six . In Hebraic thought, number...

When Names Rewrite the Story: Recovering the New Covenant Inside the “Old Testament” Episode Summary: In this deeply challenging episode, Sergio De Soto confronts one of the most overlooked theological errors in modern Christianity — the division of God’s Word into “Old” and “New.” With his signature blend of Hebraic insight and fearless conviction, Sergio unpacks the original meaning of the Brit...

The Preface This post isn’t for the surface reader. It asks for slow attention — and humility. We’re not just discussing who Yeshua is; we’re asking why He lived as He did . And that question pierces deeper than creed or confession. It touches how we understand faith , worship , and obedience — three words that in modern Christianity have been diluted into abstraction. But in Hebraic thought, thos...

When “Cult” Becomes a Shield Against Scripture Description: Many believers use the word “cult” as a shield — not to guard truth, but to deflect conviction. In this episode, Sergio explores how that label has become a way to silence anyone calling the Church back to biblical obedience, covenant, and Torah. We’ll discuss why truth seekers are often branded as rebels, how Scripture—not tradition—must...

Modern Christianity has turned the word “chosen” into a badge of spiritual status — but in Scripture, it meant something far different. In this episode, Sergio De Soto, The Counterintuitive Messianic Jew , takes you deep into the Hebraic roots of the word bachar — revealing that to be chosen was never about privilege, but purpose. From Israel’s covenant calling to Yeshua’s servanthood, this messag...

A journey back to the roots of faith — before denominations, before systems, before religion. Join Sergio DeSoto, a man of both intellect and conviction, as he explores the Hebrew foundations of Scripture and reveals how every promise, prophecy, and command finds its fulfillment in Yeshua. Each episode invites listeners to think deeply, question boldly, and return to the covenant truth written on...

The Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 - A Biblical Perspective Sergio DeSoto presents a bold, Scripture-driven exploration of California’s Assembly Bill 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025. Hosted by a scholar rooted in Jewish tradition and fervent in faith in Yeshua, this episode examines the bill’s intent to protect families during immigration-related separations against its potenti...

Join us as we explore the biblical concept of election through a Jewish lens, revealing its covenantal, communal call to faithfulness in Yeshua, the Messiah. Moving beyond Calvinism’s view of unconditional individual salvation, we delve into the Hebrew Scriptures, Yeshua’s teachings, and Paul’s letters, using reverse transliteration to uncover the rich Semitic roots of terms like "elect" and "salv...

Episode Title: A Timeless Quest: Unveiling the Meaning of Life In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the timeless question: What is the meaning of life? The answer lies in contributing to humanity’s betterment with a sincere heart, a truth perfectly embodied by Yeshua (Jesus). Join us as we explore how Yeshua’s life, rooted in Torah obedience, reflects God’s love and fulfills the Hebrew...

In the 21st Century: A Pervasive Sense of Isolation In the 21st century, a pervasive sense of isolation haunts modern society. Studies indicate that loneliness has reached epidemic proportions, with over 20% of adults in Western nations reporting chronic feelings of disconnection.[^1] Social media, intended to connect us, often amplifies this alienation, reducing relationships to superficial metri...

In an age where loneliness gnaws at the soul of society, where hollow digital “likes” stand in for heartfelt embraces, and where the once-sturdy tapestry of community frays into threads of despair, we must ask: Why are we so alone? The answer lies not solely in technology or fate, but in the psychological frameworks we’ve embraced—and, more deeply, in a spiritual truth that spans the ages. Sigmund...

The Cost of Following Yeshua: A Call to True Discipleship and Transformation In a world obsessed with instant gratification, it’s easy to fall for the notion that following Yeshua (Jesus) is a simple transaction: a raised hand, a quick prayer, and eternal life is secured with no further effort. Athletes bleed for glory, entrepreneurs grind for empires, and scientists wrestle through failure for tr...

In a world where human opinion often drowns out the voice of divine wisdom, the modern church stands at a crossroads. Will we continue to bow before the altar of popular thought, or will we heed the clarion call of Scripture to anchor our souls in the unshakable wisdom of God? The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, issues a stark warning: "See to it that no one takes you captive by phi...

Picture a world overflowing with spiritual choices. You’re faced with countless denominations, theologies, and paths to God. It’s dizzying. Barry Schwartz, in his book The Paradox of Choice , published in 2004, argues that too many options create anxiety and dissatisfaction. Let’s apply that to faith. Scripture offers one clear path: the Torah, given by God to Israel, fulfilled in Yeshua, the Mess...

The Power of a Screenshot In an era where a single screenshot can ignite fury or fracture understanding, the stakes of truth have never been higher. Recently, an Instagram post (has since been removed) wielded this power, sharing a screenshot that claimed to unveil the Talmud’s darkest secrets. It accused Sanhedrin 54b of endorsing pedophilia and littered its narrative with fabricated quotes—such...

Introduction: A Faith and Life in Need of Renewal In a fast-paced world obsessed with instant gratification—where one-click purchases, swipe-right connections, and viral fame dominate—both faith and the pursuit of success have suffered a similar fate: a drift toward shallow convenience over meaningful depth. Modern Christianity, for many, has lost the transformative power that once defined it, red...

Setting the Stage for Truth To the Gentile church, I write with a heart both firm and tender, urging you to see the Scriptures through eyes unclouded by centuries of distortion. The story of our salvation—soteriology—is not a fractured tale of rival doctrines but a unified tapestry woven from the Jewish roots of our faith. Too often, you have been told that Paul’s gospel of grace stands in opposit...

Episode Description In this episode, we dive deep into Romans Chapter 11, exploring God's unchanging faithfulness to Israel and His gracious inclusion of the Gentiles. We’ll unpack Paul’s powerful message to the Gentile church, especially in the USA, confronting theological errors like replacement theology and the dilution of the faith’s Jewish roots. This is a wake-up call—scripturally backed and...

The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Jewish Roots: How Overconfidence and Historical Drift Have Weakened Christianity Christianity, at its core, is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and Scripture. Jesus Himself was a Jew, and His teachings were grounded in the Hebrew Bible. However, over the centuries, Christianity has often neglected these Jewish roots, leading to a variety of theological misappropriati...

Introduction: A Call to Vigilance Wake up! The real danger to your faith isn’t the glaring sins you can spot from a distance—greed, lust, pride. Those are mere diversions, reckless pursuits you can name and confront. Think harder. Ha-Satan’s (הַשָּׂטָן) true genius lies not in the loud and obvious but in the shadows, in the quiet distortions he’s already threading into the fabric of your beliefs....

The biblical narrative unfolds as a majestic tapestry, intricately woven with threads of divine promise, human frailty, and the relentless pursuit of restoration. At its core stands God’s covenant with Israel—a chosen people summoned not merely for their own sake but as a beacon of divine light to all nations. This covenant, initiated with Abraham, affirmed through Moses, and echoed by the prophet...

Beloved, wherever you stand—whether steeped in theology or new to the Word—hear this with your whole being: the Torah, God’s sacred instructions through Moses, is not gone. For too long, we’ve been lulled by a half-truth: that Yeshua’s coming erased the law, leaving us with a gospel of ease. I write this with a heart that burns like His—a love that weeps over a church adrift, yet rejoices in the u...

Imagine you’re married to someone who loves steak. You know this about them—it’s part of who they are. But one day, you decide to ignore that and start serving them vegetarian meals exclusively, pretending they’re someone they’re not. How long do you think that relationship would last? Not very long, right? Because love and respect in any relationship depend on knowing and honoring the true identi...