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Messianic Apologetics addresses the theological and spiritual issues of the broad Messianic movement.

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    Winter Break – Day 02 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 3:53


    23 January, 2026

    Winter Break – Day 01 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 3:24


    22 January, 2026

    An Unplanned Winter Break – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 3:30


    Romans 9:6-18 – Messianic Insider 20 January, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 82:39


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a verse-by-verse analysis of Romans chs. 9-11: Romans 9:6–18. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Romans 9:1-5 – Messianic Insider 19 January, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 84:27


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee goes through a verse-by-verse analysis of Romans chs. 9-11: Romans 9:1-5. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Shabbat Shalom! 17 January, 2026 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 5:18


    Shabbat Weekly Reflection

    Synagogue of Satan – Part 2 – Messianic Insider 16 January, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 67:02


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses what can be a very difficult matter to sort through: the synagogue of Satan found in Revelation 2:9; 3:9. This passage has often been applied as a support for many violent anti-Semitic and anti-Jewish acts. In our day of growing anti-Judaism, how are we to best approach this, but also understand these statements for what they meant to some of the original recipients of the Book of Revelation? Part 2 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Synagogue of Satan – Part 1 – Messianic Insider 15 January, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 73:53


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses what can be a very difficult matter to sort through: the synagogue of Satan found in Revelation 2:9; 3:9. This passage has often been applied as a support for many violent anti-Semitic and anti-Jewish acts. In our day of growing anti-Judaism, how are we to best approach this, but also understand these statements for what they meant to some of the original recipients of the Book of Revelation? Part 1 of 2 This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    What Shall We Talk About? – Messianic Insider 14 January, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 64:33


    We are back from the IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference! Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews a number of the critical matters which we are preparing to discuss in the coming weeks. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day +05 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 5:37


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day +04 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 8:50


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day +03 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 3:26


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day +02 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 6:27


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day +01 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 4:54


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day 04 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 7:21


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day 03 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 6:37


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day 02 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 5:48


    Avoiding Newspaper Eschatology: Paying Attention to Current Events While Maintaining Credibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 11:45


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee delivered the following short presentation at the 2026 Rabbis Conference of the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS).

    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day 01 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 7:33


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day 00 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 7:34


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day – 01 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 14:14


    IAMCS 2026 Rabbis Conference: Day – 02 – McKee Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 4:22


    Today's McKee Moment reviews how we are departing for the 2026 IAMCS Rabbis Conference in Florida.

    2026 Looking Forward – Messianic Insider 31 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 43:16


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee looks back at some of the things our ministry has done in 2025, and looks forward to 2026. What are going to be some of the anticipated theological and spiritual matters, which we might not be totally ready for? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Composition of Exodus – Messianic Insider 30 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 54:24


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of the Book of Exodus, providing a theological and composition summary. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    1 Peter 2:9-11: Jewish and Non-Jewish Believers in the People of God – December 2025 Outreach Israel News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 45:04


    John McKee delivers the December 2025 Outreach Israel News update. 1 Peter 2:9-11 has significant Tanach intertextuality as it concerns descriptions of Ancient Israel applied to both Jewish and non-Jewish Believers in Israel's Messiah. How does this specifically affect our understanding of the people of God?

    A Balancing Act – Messianic Insider 24 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 67:52


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the challenges many people, across the Messianic spectrum, have when it comes to different matters of Torah. There could be some significant difficulties in store for today's Messianic community, if we do not better align ourselves to the mission of God. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    What Does It Mean to Have a Torah Foundation? – Messianic Insider 23 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 60:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how many people who rightfully stress that we all need some kind of a “Torah foundation” in our theology, actually do not know what this means. There is a wide variance of what a “Torah foundation” actually could be: ranging from a stress on Biblical continuity Genesis-Revelation, the Torah as a living document for one's ethics and morality, to looking at the Torah as the only relevant Holy Scripture. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Status of Torah – Messianic Insider 22 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 79:33


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the approaches witnessed to God's Torah, across the broad Messianic spectrum. What are different matters witnessed both inside and outside the Messianic community? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    A Survey of Messianic Theology – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 76:04


    All Flesh Observing the Sabbath: Isaiah 66:23 – Messianic Insider 19 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 43:29


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses some of the implications of Isaiah 66:23 and “all flesh” observing the Sabbath. In the future Millennial Kingdom, the entire world will be observing the seventh-day Sabbath. Are some of these realities starting to break into the present today? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Versions of the Apocrypha – Messianic Insider 18 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 34:21


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the major English versions available of the Apocrypha. Hopefully this will assist you during a Chanukah season, navigating the Books of Maccabees. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Significance of the Messiah Event – Messianic Insider 17 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 80:52


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the Messiah event. The death, burial, and resurrection of Yeshua is the most important event in human history. How does it affect the relationship of God's people, to various aspects of the Torah of Moses? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Current and Future Expectations: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 16 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 43:04


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. What is still to be anticipated in regard to the New Covenant? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    What Has Changed?: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 15 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 69:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Is there anything different about the era of New Covenant, with possible changes or new spiritual realities now in place? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Our Place in the Congregation – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 46:59


    A Renewed Covenant?: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 12 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 34:54


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. It is common in Messianic circles to hear that the b'rit chadashah is actually a “renewed covenant”—but is this actually true? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Ministry of Death Versus the Ministry of the Spirit: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 11 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 53:05


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. What is intended by the 2 Corinthians 3 discussion on the ministry of death, versus the ministry of the Spirit? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Casting Out the Bondwoman: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 10 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 44:32


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. How is the New Covenant related to the Galatians 4 issue of casting out the bondwoman, the Mosaic Covenant? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Hebrews 10:14-18 What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 09 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 55:42


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Hebrews 10:14-18 reiterates the significance of the Jeremiah 31:31-34 New Covenant. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Hebrews 8:8-13 What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 08 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 76:27


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. Hebrews 8:8-13 includes the longest Old Testament quote in the New Testament: from Jeremiah 31:31-34. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    The Contours of Jewish Evangelism – Eitz Chaim New Members / New Foundations Class – Fall 2025 – 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 72:38


    Ezekiel 36:25-27: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 05 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 52:49


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. The idea of a new heart/mind and spirit is substantiated in Ezekiel 36:25-27. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Jeremiah 31:31-34: What is the New Covenant? – Messianic Insider 04 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 52:12


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the important concept of the New Covenant. This has profound implications for what people think about the ongoing fidelity God demonstrates toward Israel, as well as the continuance of the Torah. The idea of the b'rit chadashah first appears in the famed Jeremiah 31:31-34. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Romans 3:1-2 and the Oracles of God – Messianic Insider 03 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 36:48


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what is intended by Paul in communicating that the Jewish people have been entrusted with “the oracles of God”? Is this just to be taken as the Holy Scriptures / Tanach (OT) proper? Or, could this also be extended to various (oral) explanations of how the Scriptures are to be followed? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Isaiah 24:5 and the Everlasting Covenant – Messianic Insider 02 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 49:54


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews what is communicated by Isaiah 24:5. The world at large stands in violation of the “everlasting covenant”? What are the actual implications of this? This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    December Matters – Messianic Insider 01 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:56


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how difficult the month of December can be to many people within the Messianic sphere of influence. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    December Matters – Messianic Insider 01 December, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:56


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how difficult the month of December can be to many people within the Messianic sphere of influence. This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Luke 6:1-5 – Messianic Insider 26 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 42:37


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Luke 6:1-5 (Part 3 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Luke 6:1-5 – Messianic Insider 26 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 42:37


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Luke 6:1-5 (Part 3 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-8 – Messianic Insider 25 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Matthew 12:1-8 (Part 2 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

    Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1-8 – Messianic Insider 25 November, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:30


    Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews the significance of Yeshua being Lord of the Sabbath, from Matthew 12:1-8 (Part 2 of 3). This is then followed by a review of important stories and issues from the past day or so, largely witnessed on social media.

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