The TŌV Podcast

Jacob Gluck grew up in a Hasidic sect known as Satmar. He joins The TŌV Podcast for a wide-ranging, two-part interview on Hasidic history, culture, and religious practices and beliefs.

What is Israel’s relationship to the Promised Land? In this episode, Levi Hazen offers seven observations about the Land Covenant – a warning and a promise to the Israelites before entering the Land

The book of Judges is full of unusual stories, including the account of Jephthah and his daughter. In this new episode, Levi Hazen gives five insights on the outcome of Jephthah’s vow.

What is the source of the Israeli resolve? While tradition, culture, and upbringing certainly contribute to Israeli chutzpah, there are other factors that ensure Israel will play a vital role in the future.

You probably remember the plague of darkness that fell on Egypt and the "blackout" when Yeshua (Jesus) died. What about the other "blackouts" prophesied in Scripture?

The church wasn’t always interested in the Great Commission. In this new episode, a story of one man’s dedication to missions challenges us to ask, “Does the Great Commission apply to me?”

Psalm 118 is read each year during the Passover Seder. It discusses a Cornerstone that will be rejected by the builders. Examining the passage and other texts makes it clear that Psalm 118 is one of the most important of all prophetic texts.

“They come to us knowing that we are believers in Yeshua, and they want to know more.” Learn more as Levi Hazen interviews two members of the Life in Messiah family reaching Israeli backpackers in South America.

From relief workers facing burnout, to the significance of President Biden’s recent visit to Ukraine, former Pentagon analyst Jim Melnick rejoins The TŌV Podcast to discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine.

Ephesians 2 tells us that, prior to Messiah’s first coming, Gentiles were “separate” from Yeshua, “excluded” from Israel, and “strangers” to God’s promises. How does the gospel change things?

What did Paul mean when he wrote, “For they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel” (Rom. 9:6)? Host Levi Hazen explores the textual context to bring clarity to this passage.

Continuing last week’s topic, we learn seven more observations on the future fall of Babylon. How does Revelation carry on the story introduced in Zechariah 5 and Isaiah 13?

Zechariah 5 and Isaiah 13 describe the devastating defeat of Babylon. How do we know they weren’t talking about Babylon’s fall in 539 B.C.? Learn more in this first of a two-part podcast series.

Does God have anything to do with modern Israel? Today we explore this question and others as we conclude our series on the rebirth of Israel – and what the Bible has to say about it.

In 1867, Mark Twain wrote of Israel, “[it] sits in sackcloth and ashes.” How did the Holy Land go on to become one of today’s top countries for economic investment? God might have something to do with it….

In this episode, Melissa Briggs joins us to discuss five important Hebrew words that, properly understood, bring the Bible and God's character more clearly into focus.

Conflict is a fact of life, whether you avoid it at all costs or consider it the quickest route to resolving issues. It's important to approach relational conflict with a biblical mindset. Join Wes Taber for part two of a discussion on relational principles straight from the Bible.

Conflict is inevitable. It's not a matter of if, but when. Whether we are in conflict with coworkers, neighbors, friends or family, dealing with conflict biblically is vitally important for thriving relationships. In the first of this two part series, Wes Taber lays out eight principles for success when in conflict.

In this live recording, guest Stephen Briggs discusses the moral, political, and religious antisemitism of the nations that provoked God’s judgement in the Minor Prophets.

Former soviet affairs analyst, Jim Melnick, returns to discuss the rapidly unfolding situation in Ukraine. What is driving Putin, what are his next moves and how is all of this impacting Israel? We discuss all that and more on this episode of The TŌV Podcast.

Yearly pilgrimages to Jerusalem, palm fronds, and synagogue services. Family meals under a thatched roof. Join us as we learn about Sukkot – yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Yom Kippur customs have changed over time, but the focus never has. Join us as we explore the texts and discover how Yom Kippur foreshadows the Messiah.

Rosh Hashanah is in the Bible, but it wasn’t always the Jewish new year. Find out the original new year and other facts you may not know in this episode of the TŌV podcast!

In Scripture, Zechariah inspired the people of Israel with confidence in the Messianic hope and God's ultimate plan for them: a spiritual and physical restoration. Join us as we examine the Lord's coming, as described by Zechariah 14, and find confidence and hope in the Messiah's Multifaceted Return.

Rabbi Barry Rubin continues his interview by sharing his transformative journey of faith – from Reform Judaism, to transcendental meditation, to realizing that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah! Rabbi Rubin is the author of several books, including "You Bring the Bagels I’ll Bring the Gospel." He is also president and publisher of the largest Messianic Jewish publishing and distributing organization in...