Rethinking Faith Podcast

In this episode, we look at the idea of atonement and the levitical sacrifices. We explore how/if Jesus did away with atonement, and what that means for people today. Visit our Podcast for more content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-faith-podcast/id1538291501

In this episode, we reinterpret a familiar passage in the book of James to uncover his reference to the hidden mystical framework of the Sefirot. We explore the affinity of his metaphor with other Rabbinic works and discuss how this changes his message.For sources and an image of the Sefirot, visit:https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/father-of-lights/Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In this episode, we explore the hidden depth of a familiar passage in 1 Corinthians, and the mystical understanding that is missing from modern interpretations. We discuss the levels of the soul, the Torah, PaRDeS (Jewish hermeneutics) and much more.To learn about the Levels of the Soul, visit:https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-human-soul/Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

As part of our series leading up to Rosh Hashanah, we talk about sin, the need for repentance, and deal with the question often asked, "does Jesus' death nullify the need for repentance?"Visit our Podcast for more content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-faith-podcast/id1538291501(4) Types of Sin - Written Sourcehttps://www.thehiddenorchard.com/4-categories-of-sin/Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

If any single concept exemplifies the knowledge of G-d, it is Judaism‘s belief that man can achieve complete repentance. Judaism does not even find the word “repentance” sufficient, for repentance presupposes a natural state of sinfulness from which, in reality, there is no complete return. The Jewish concept is called tshuvah, return. For a few of the sources mentioned:https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/is-rosh-hashanah-for-everyone/Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

Has the Torah been made obsolete? Is the "New" covenant really new? In this episode, we explore the complex background to the book of Hebrews that often leads readers astray. We will learn how the letter is actually pro-Torah and pro-commandments, within the context of a Rabbinic midrash. Also, we will briefly seek to understand Hebrews as a deeply mystical letter, written to an advanced Jewish community.For more information or visual notes, visit:http://thehiddenorchard.comFollow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

What if Yeshua had lived in a later generation, one not marked by sectarianism? What if he had blended into the fabric of post-second temple Jewish unity?Would he have remained an obscure Jew? Without the influence of the ethics and wisdom of the Bible, what would the world look like today?In this episode, we'll look at the mysterious way Divine providence has worked through history, step by step, moving humanity along to the final redemption.Read a short version here. www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-great-mystery-of-divine-providence/Visit our Podcast for more content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-faith-podcast/id1538291501

Did Yeshua abolish the dietary laws? Did he also declare the traditions of men, ie: Judaism no longer valid? We will explore the background to this famous passage and uncover a hidden world of insights to what is going on here, ie: ritual purity, and holiness. Have we had it all wrong?For the source sheet, visit: www.thehiddenorchard.comFollow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

For many, the verses of Acts 15 are confusing, unfamiliar, and often unexplored on Sunday mornings. If they are taught at all, the ruling at the Jerusalem council is often viewed through a merely historical lens, and lacking in context.In contrast to this, we believe these passages to be some of the most important and instructive verses in the entire New testament - and we'll explain why in this episode. Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

Over the years, many people have begun to awaken to the Jewishness of the New Testament and the teachings of Yeshua. Inevitably, this has led to a number of questions, but one important one; "What do I do now?" This and many other questions might be keeping you up a night, such as;Should I keep Shabbat?Should I wear tzitzit (fringes)Do I need to keep Kosher?Do I need to convert?Am I going to have to like gefilte fish now?Is there One Law for Jews and Gentiles alike?What are the 7 commands of Noah?In this episode, we will do our best to cut through the clutter and explore the historical context of the ruling at the Jerusalem Council. In part 2, we will explore practical ways to live and develop spiritually and seek to build community.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

One of the most misunderstood terms in the bible is the word "Faith", which has a lot to do with the naming of our podcast. In this episode, we ask what is faith? Is it acknowledgement of or allegiance to a particular set of doctrines, or is it something deeper?  What is faith in action?Join us as we define faith in its Jewish conceptualization and unpack how faith + works are vital to growing and developing spiritually. Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In this episode we explore the break point between the Gentile and Jewish communities after the Apostolic era. We'll explore how Replacement theology infiltrated early Church thinking and how it shifted away from its Jewish foundation under Roman and Hellenistic influence. We'll look at the political and cultural problems in Paul's Epistles as well as a brief overview of the history that lead to the emergence of Christianity. We'll ask questions like: Did Jesus intend to create a new religion?Was Paul the first Christian?How and when did the church begin? What do we do about it now?Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In this episode, we boldly unpack one of the most confusing and untouchable topics in the Bible: Satan. How does Satan make the jump from a subservient being, in the book of Job, to the common image of the 'Devil', the red, horned being who attacks good people.We look at questions like; Is Satan in control of the world? Is it true that Satan is an unstoppable force outside of G_D's reach? Why was the Serpent in the garden to begin with? Or, have we misunderstood this all along? Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

From a very early age, many of us learned about the concept of Hell in some form or another. For many of a Christian background, this has been a frightening, and often confounding idea, and one often off-limits for discussion. For some, this is quite simple: Believe in Jesus, or spend an eternity in eternal punishment. Is this what the Bible teaches?  In this episode we explore the depths of this topic, how it is viewed in the church, it's historical pathway through time, and finally, the Jewish perspective.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

For centuries much of Christianity has used the word “Pharisee” as an insult, a pejorative term,  a word synonymous with Hypocrite, or a Legalist. This is still especially true of Protestants, after having separated from the Catholic church - and influenced by Martin Luther's projections of the Papacy - solidified the Pharisees as the evil antagonists of Jesus.In this episode, we will offer an historical course correction for all truth-seekers. Is there spiritual impairment for slandering a people group with a broad-brush? Will it make a difference or is this understanding too ingrained? Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

Do you know how to pray? Many people learn something about prayer as kids but fail to explore beyond that elementary understanding. What if you've been praying wrong all of your life? What if prayer was supposed to be something closer to meditation? In this episode, we will discuss the key features of Jewish prayer and why it matters. Also, we'll discuss how many concepts associated with New Age, such as Mindfulness, the Law of Attraction, & manifestation, can be found in the Torah.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

For many Christians, the "Sabbath" is a confusing topic. Some hold the belief that the Sabbath was moved to Sunday. The prevailing view is that Jesus 'did away with' the need for Sabbath observance altogether, making it thus an optional commandment. However, Keeping the Sabbath remains one of the 10 commandments. Join us as we explore the history of the Sabbath, its observance through time, and how one might re-engage with this "Sanctuary in time".Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In part-2, we are providing further evidence of the Oral Torah in the New Testament against the idea of Sola Scriptura in its Protestant Christian. We ask, "What would Jesus do?".  Join us as we conclude this series, making the case for the Oral Tradition.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In this 2-part series, we take a look at the idea of Sola Scriptura in it's Protestant Christian expression and compare it against the Jewish Oral Torah. We'll explore the nature of the Oral Torah, it's relevance to the New Testament, and how this impacts biblical interpretation. Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

In this episode, we are looking at the roots of antisemitism in Christianity. We will explore why many church fathers like Martin Luther, John Chrysostom, (and many more) have interpreted the New Testament to a dangerous and violent conclusion.  Does this still exist today? What can we do about it?We will look at the key passages that are often misunderstood and try to shed some light on an error that has perpetuated the death of millions of Jews throughout history.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

Rey and I take an explosive look at what true study of scripture looks like and it's relevancy in today world and culture.Follow us on our Youtube Chanel  for additional studies and content.  Facebook Page

This week we speak with Dianna Moyer - historian, teacher, assistant high school principal and mother as she shares her journey of faith. While studying deeper into the historical context of the New Testament, Dianna began to realize the roots of the Christian faith are in fact, Jewish. She describes what this revelation has meant for her and her family and shares the complexities of following truth where it leads.   Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

 In this short special you will hear about some of the explosive series that will make up our new episodes for 2021. These will include some incredible interviews that will challenge the status quo of traditional Christianity as we continue to uncover the historical Jesus.   So if you were challenged in 2020...just wait for 2021.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2M0Z14q

An explosive historical look at the celebration of Hanukkah. Did you know Jesus and the Apostles celebrated Hanukkah and not Christmas? In this episode of Rethinking Faith, we will explore this and discuss the implications and impact for His followers today?Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2LA3CKN

Did Jesus abolish the law? What did Jesus mean by 'fulfilling' the Torah? In this episode, James Ballard and Mitch Moyer tackle Matthew 5:17-20 to understand what Jesus really meant and uncover why the church has misunderstood this verse through the centuries. Plus, we will look at some basic Jewish hermeneutics and talk about ways to begin living the Torah today.Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2LA3CKN

In this episode, we interview James Ballard for a unique perspective on the middle ground between Judaism and Christianity. Born to Holocaust refugees but raised Catholic, he also spent years in a Protestant mega-church. James shares with us how a shifting of his faith to following the historical Jewish Jesus has led to a new book and a passion to uncover and help diffuse antisemitism while helping Christians and seekers uncover the spiritual depths of Torah.  Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2LA3CKN

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what "Scripture" meant to a first-century audience and what Scriptures Jesus and the Apostle had, studied, and taught from. We will look at why these are different than most Scriptures used within the church today. How do the Hebrew Scriptures impact the way that we read the New Testament writings, and the faith of Christians today? Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2LA3CKN

Rey and Mitch look at " The Purpose of Our Existence", which is the rectification of character traits. We explore the fundamentals of what is known as Mussar (ethics) in Judaism and discuss the importance of this practice in the lives of all people.We look at how important this was to Jesus as it was a central theme in his Sermon on the Mount as well as His Gospel. Share this discussion with a friend Follow us on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/3qUgewbOr Facebookhttps://bit.ly/2LA3CKN

This episode we get to hear the story of how Joe came up as a leader in  the Christian Church for many years then shifted to the Hebrew Scriptures. He now leads a gathering at Out Of Ashes Ministries  in DeRidder Louisiana.  They follow Yeshua (Jesus) from within His historical context of Judaism. Feel free to visit Joe's web page where you can engage in his teachings and writtings. https://www.outofashesministries.org Check out and subscribe to our Youtube Chanel From Rome to Jerusalem for further studies. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dc2b4s1qS3kbn_uasNtOw?view_as=subscriber

* We look at the historical Jesus against the view of Jesus within Christianity today.* Observant Jew (evidence we will show.) Visit our Youtube Chanel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dc2b4s1qS3kbn_uasNtOw

Why do we another podcast or voice in the arena of faith? Why this will be a different approach to the historical Jesus and the faith He had.  Visit our Youtube Chanel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dc2b4s1qS3kbn_uasNtOw