Two Messianic Jews
Two Messianic Jews
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Two Messianic Jewish graduate students think deeply about Messianic Jewish history and theology. They engage with questions from other Jews, Hebrew Roots/One Law groups, and Christians, such as whether Jews can believe in Jesus and if Gentiles must keep kosher, Shabbat, and the feasts. They also discuss replacement theology. The podcast aims to be a thoughtful conversation partner for exploring these issues.
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How Hebrew Roots is Hijacking Messianic Judaism 22.06.2026 1ó 49pMessianic Jews and Gentiles whom God leads to support the Messianic Jewish community recognize that the Hebrew Roots movement threatens the integrity and outlook of Messianic Judaism. This podcast aims to start an open conversation about how we can solve this problem, for our sake and theirs.To donate in support of defending the Messianic Jewish community against Hebrew Roots replacement theology, you can go to www.twomessianicjews.com/donate*We also sent the survey directly to 100 people via text and asked them to share it00:00 - Introduction4:09 - What is Hebrew Roots?14:33 - Distinguishing Hebrew Roots from Gentiles genuinely led to our community19:10 - Contradictions and Conflicts between Hebrew Roots and Messianic Judaism33:30 - Results of Survey on Hebrew Roots in Messianic Congregations37:18 - "Approximately how often do you notice Hebrew Roots people in your Messianic congregations?"37:50 - "How do you feel about Hebrew Roots?"38:50 - "How does the presence of Hebrew Roots in Messianic congregations affect whether you invite Jewish people to a service or event?"45:02 - "Have you heard Jewish believers of Jewish non-believers comment on the presence of Hebrew Roots in Messianic congregations? If so, what did they say?"47:05 - "What effect does the presence of Hebrew Roots have on your Messianic congregations and the Messianic community in general?"51:50 - "How has the presence of Hebrew Roots in Messianic congregations affected your personal commitment to the Messianic Jewish community?"1:00:29 - How did a supersessionist movement for Gentiles take over an anti-supersessionist community for Jews?1:00:45 - Factor #1 - Hebrew Roots use Messianic Jewish labels and spaces for themselves1:06:43 - Factor #2 - We use Hebrew Roots "Dog Whistles"1:06:53 - Factor #3 - We operate our services in ways compatible with Hebrew Roots1:08:13 - How can we repair the damage?1:08:25 - What is the Messianic Jewish mission and purpose?1:17:10 - How do we protect our mission against the Hebrew Roots threat?1:17:17 - Solution #1 - Implement Guardrails to protect our organizations and spaces1:21:30 - Solution #2 - clear about our view of the Church, Gentiles, and Torah1:23:15 - Solution #3 - Avoid using Hebrew Roots "Dog Whistles"1:26:48 - Solution #4 - Do not invite Hebrew Roots to our spaces1:27:21 - Solution #5 - We need to publicly denounce Hebrew Roots theology1:28:08 - Solution #6 - Make our spaces incompatible with Hebrew Roots / Affirm Gentile identity in our congregations1:35:11 - Solution #7 - Politely ask Hebrew Roots people to leave our congregations and ministry spaces1:35:20 - Resources to help communicate change1:36:09 - 8 Reasons Why Gentiles Matter in God's Kingdom1:38:35 - An Urgent Call to Hebrew Roots Christians1:40:00 - 13 Principles of Ethical Distinction in Messianic Jewish Congregations1:45:59 - Spectrum of Hebrew Roots chart (explained in 'What is Hebrew Roots?' section)1:46:20 - Other helpful resources, listed belowHelpful ResourcesDr. David Rudolph, “One New Man” Article (link)Messianic Jewish Perspectives (check back soon!)- “Are We Fulfilling the Messianic Jewish Vision? Looking to Our Past to Guide Our Future”- “2026 Academic Gathering Statement”Survey Results of “Hebrew Roots in Messianic Judaism” (link) 13 Principles of Ethical Distinction in Messianic Congregations (link) 8 Reasons Why Gentiles Matter (link) Ruben Gomez, “The Hebrew Roots Movement: A Critical Analysis of its Origins, Teachings & Biblical Interpretations” Gateway Center for Israel Articles- One Law (link)- Replacement Theology (link) - Why Christians Get Weird About Jewish Tradition (link)Joel Willitts, "Jewish Fish (ΙΧΘΥΣ) in Post-Supersessionist Water: Messianic Judaism within a Post-Supersessionistic Paradigm" (link) Joseph Culbertson, “Rediscovering My Gentile Roots,” (link) “The Messianic Jew: An Organ of the Jewish Messianic Movement” (link) Check out our video on the opening article! (link) -
Why Does God Count Israel? (D’rash on Bamidbar) 15.05.2026 4pEnjoy this short d’rash on this week’s parsha, Bamidbar (Numbers 1.1–4.20), as we explore why God counts Israel and what it reveals about how He sees His people.Shabbat shalom!To support: twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also listen on YouTubeFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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Pastor Leaves Hebrew Roots…Here’s Why 27.04.2026 1ó 23pWhy would a pastor walk away from the Hebrew Roots movement? In this interview, Pastor Gabe May of Headland Methodist Church shares his personal journey, what drew him into Hebrew Roots, what caused him to question it, and what led him to leave. Along the way, we examine the key biblical arguments for Hebrew Roots and uncover the deeper spiritual roots behind the movement.To support our work in challenging the Hebrew Roots movement, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate1:45 - Pastor Gabe’s Christian upbringing 3:52 - What is Hebrew Roots?5:13 - How he got involved in Hebrew Roots9:50 - How Hebrew Roots affected his family 14:15 - What are Hebrew Roots communities like? 18:00 - Hearing a Messianic Jewish perspective for the first time 23:47 - Why he believed he should be Torah observant 25:37 - Are Christians grafted into Israel? (Romans 11)36:41 - Do Christians become citizens of Israel? (Ephesians 2)41:10 - The Jerusalem Council Explained (Acts 15)43:05 - What about Acts 15:21? 46:26 - What is sinful? 53:12 - The spiritual roots behind Hebrew Roots? 1:11:40 - God’s love for Jews and Gentiles 1:13:18 - Hebrew Roots in Messianic Jewish congregations 1:15:13 - Advice for Messianic Jewish leaders 1:17:12 - Advice for those considering Hebrew Roots1:18:45 - The moment that caused a change 1:20:26 - The way Satan deceives 1:21:16 - Why repentance matters You can also watch on YouTubeFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram -
Passover and the Messiah: The Meaning of the Afikomen 08.04.2026 4pThe afikomen is one of the most mysterious parts of Passover. Why do we break the matzah, hide the larger piece, and bring it back later? In this video we explore how Chabad Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky and Yeshua connect breaking matzah to redemption through the Messiah.To support our work in teaching the Jewishness of the New Testament, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateChag Pesach Sameach!Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky’s article: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2834135/jewish/Yachatz-Breaking-the-Middle-Matzah.htmBiblical passages:Luke 22:15, 19–20Jeremiah 31:34Luke 24:30–35You can also watch on our YouTube channelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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A Message to 'Christ is King' Christians 24.03.2026 5pTo those who flood comment sections with 'Christ is King' or 'Jesus is King' alongside the latest (or oldest) conspiracy theories and slanders about the Jewish people, there are a few things you should keep in mind before leaving such comments. Enjoy. Share with others.To support our work in combating antisemitism and replacement theology, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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8 Reasons Why Gentiles Matter in God's Kingdom 06.03.2026 25pWe discuss the beauty and significance of Gentile identity in God's kingdom. When replacement theology and Hebrew Roots teachings are followed, we lose sight of God's design for His kingdom to be Israel and all the nations of the earth worshiping together. Check out this video to see all 8 reasons of the G.O.O.D. N.E.W.S. of Gentile identity.To support our work in combating replacement theology, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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Why is Liturgy Important for Messianic Jews? W/ Rabbi Eric Lakatos 09.12.2025 51pWe have on Rabbi Eric Lakatos of Tikvat Yisrael Cleveland, Ohio to discuss his new Messianic Jewish siddur, Siddur Nishmat Kol Chai, and Messianic Jewish liturgy. We discuss why liturgy matters, the importance of Hebrew, and questions that Messianic communities face when considering liturgy in their services. Enjoy!To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateA link to Rabbi Eric's websiteA link to Rabbi Eric's podcastA link to Tikvat Yisrael Cleveland______________________ You can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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The Amidah in the New Testament 05.11.2025 16pThe Amidah, the "Standing Prayer," is the central prayer during a Jewish service and is prayed three times a day by religious Jewish people. This prayer is so significant in Judaism it is simply called "The Prayer" in the Mishnah, a foundational rabbinic text from the 3rd century AD that preserves earlier traditions. In this video, I show how the central themes of the Amidah are the central themes of the New Testament. Enjoy!To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate______________________ You can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramMusic: https://www.bensound.com
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Rediscovering My Gentile Roots w/ Joseph Culbertson 08.07.2025 1ó 47pJoseph Culbertson is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Asbury Theological Seminary. He received his MDiv in Messianic Jewish studies from The King's University. He shares his journey from the Church to Hebrew Roots to Messianic Judaism and back to the Church. We discuss common arguments made by Hebrew Roots/One Law advocates and he explains the beauty of diversity and unity in the body of Messiah between Israel and the nations. Enjoy! To support our work in challenging the Hebrew Roots movement, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate
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Are the Gospels Historically Reliable? | Interview w/ Michael Jones - Inspiring Philosophy 27.06.2025 1ó 1pIn this interview, we are joined by Michael Jones, founder of Inspiring Philosophy to respond to Rabbi Michael Skobac’s objections regarding the reliability of the Gospels.To support our work in responding to counter-missionaries, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateWe carefully examine several of Rabbi Skobac’s key claims, including:1:15 — The Gospels are religious propaganda, not history18:03 — Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John did not write the Gospels32:18 — Yeshua’s disciples did not speak Greek36:57 — The Gospels were written too late to be reliable48:40 — No ancient sources outside the Gospels corroborate the accountsMichael Jones addresses each objection with thoughtful analysis, drawing on biblical scholarship, Jewish and Greek history, and historical evidence from the Gospels.For a deeper dive, check out Michael’s full series on the reliability of the GospelsYou can also watch the full video from Jews for JudaismYou can also watch on our YouTube channelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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Are Messianic Jews Jewish? | A Conversation with @hellomrsrachel on TikTok 25.04.2025 55pWe just participated in our first TikTok livestream with @hellomrsrachel She has us on to discuss FAQ’s for Messianic Jews after the amazing response to her video explaining that she is a Messianic Jew. That video now has over 246,000 views! Here is the recording! If you have TikTok, we encourage you to follow her channel! To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate0:00 Intro4:17 Are Messianic Jews Jewish or Christian or both (ethnically & religiously)? 11:15 Do we believe that Jesus is fully divine and fully human?22:43 Why do Messianic Jews still follow the Law?33:28 What pressures have you felt (if any) from Christians to assimilate and/or stop practicing Judaism? 40:09 How do you respond to the claim that Messianic Jews are only practicing Judaism as a strategy to convert other Jews?46:40 Should the Church assimilate to how Jesus lived as a Jew?Note: For clarification, our view and the view of the Messianic Jewish community is that you are Jewish if you have a mother or a father who is Jewish. We emphasized matrilineal descent in this video because each of our mothers are Jewish.
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Christians are NOT “the True Jews” | A Messianic Jewish Response to Jeff Durbin 10.04.2025 47pJust weeks after October 7, 2023—the worst moment in Jewish history since the Holocaust—Pastor Jeff Durbin of Apologia Studios released a video discussing the massacre. In it, he argued that Jewish people who do not believe in Jesus are not truly Jewish and are not God’s chosen people. Instead, he claimed that Christians are the true Jews—that Christians are Israel. Through this video, Pastor Jeff Durbin fuels and spreads antisemitism. The video you are about to watch is a Messianic Jewish response, correcting the gross errors Pastor Jeff makes and offering a careful exegesis of the biblical passages he misuses to support his claims.To support our work in combating antisemitism and replacement theology, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate0:00 – Responding to Pastor Jeff Durbin taking advantage of October 7th to promote replacement theology7:00 – Showing why Pastor Jeff Durbin’s interpretation of Romans 2.27–29 is incorrect and exegeting the text 26:53 – Responding to Pastor Jeff Durbin’s antisemitic comments29:43 – Showing why Pastor Jeff Durbin’s interpretation of Romans 9:6 is incorrect and exegeting the text46:24 – What God says about Israel in the Tanakh 47:31 – What Paul says about Israel Original clip You can also watch on our YouTube channelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramIf you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on Subscribestar We also have: PayPal___________________________ Resources:David J. Rudolph, “Zionism in Pauline Literature: Does Paul Eliminate Particularity for Israel & the Land in His Portrayal of Salvation Available for All the World?” in New Christian Zionism Fresh Perspectives on Israel and the Land, ed. Gerald R. McDermott (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2016), 167–194. Mark D. Nanos, “‘The Gifts and the Calling of God Are Irrevocable’ (Romans 11.29): If So, How Can Paul Declare That ‘Not All Israelites Truly Belong to Israel’ (9.6)” SCJR 11 (2016): 1–17. Matthew Thiessen, “Paul’s Argument against Gentile Circumcision in Romans 2.17–29,” Novum Testamentum 56, no. 4 (2014): 373–391. Matthew V. Novenson, Paul, Then and Now (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2022), 91–117.Ryan D. Cullman, Apostle to the Foreskin: Circumcision in the Letters of Paul (Berlin: de Gruyter, 2023), 148–196. Ryan D. Cullman, "(Un)Making a Theological Mountain Out of a Cardiological Mohel: Heart-Circumcision in Paul’s Epistles,” Journal for the Jesus Movement in its Jewish Setting, no. 10 (2023): 89–105. “Are Christians ‘the True Jews?’”“Is the Church the ‘True Israel’?”Our interview with Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy addressing the question: “Is the New Testament Antisemitic?” For an excellent movie documenting October 7, 2023, and the antisemitism that has been raging since, watch October 8
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Tour of a NEW Messianic Jewish Haggadah 23.03.2025 29pLink to buy the Budoff HaggadahYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramTo support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate
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100 Year Old Vision for Messianic Judaism! 09.03.2025 28pOver 100 years ago, Philip Cohen published the first issue of "The Messianic Jew: Organ of the Jewish Messianic Movement." We read the introductory article to this Messianic Jewish publication to discover the beautiful heart Cohen had for Jewish followers of Yeshua to express their Jewish identities. He casts a vision and an aim for Jewish believers that ultimately results in Jesus being made known, reigniting the Jewish consciousness of Jewish believers, and partnering with the Gentile Church to help us fulfill this vision. You can access this issue of "The Messianic Jew" here.To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram
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Christians Are Correcting Replacement Theology 24.12.2024 1óWhat if I told you that many major Christian denominations have formally denounced replacement theology? What if I told you there is a brand new version of replacement theology that is taking over the internet? Find out more listening to this presentation about replacement theology and one law theology!To support our work in combating replacement theology, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate00:00 Introduction00:55 What is replacement theology?3:34 What is post-supersessionist theology?6:30 How to interpret the bible as a post-supersessionist9:49 Three Kinds of Replacement Theology10:45 What is punitive supersessionism?27:50 What is economic supersessionism?34:12 Neither Jew or gentile... Galatians 3:2835:35 Who is the 'Israel of God' in Galatians 6:16?41:45 Things Replacement Theologians Say43:35 One Law Theology/Hebrew Roots is Replacement Theology48:12 Things One Law/Hebrew Roots People Say50:00 Not all the Torah is for Everyone50:53 Erasure of Gentile Identity54:40 Christians are Correcting Replacement TheologyYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramIf you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on Subscribestar
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The Council of Nicaea was (Mostly) a Good Thing 29.10.2024 1ó 5pWe dispel common myths about the Council of Nicaea and express gratitude for the Church successfully defending the deity of Yeshua in the face of a very influential heretic named Arian. We also talk about the decision to disconnect Easter and Passover (which I think is okay!). To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate00:00 - Introduction3:15 - What did NOT happen at the Council of Nicaea5:42 - Historical Context of the Council of Nicaea7:39 - Who was Emperor Constantine?12:43 - About the Council of Nicaea17:00 - The Council Disconnecting Passover and Easter31:22 - Who was Arius?34:12 - Arguing with Arius42:12 - The Nicene Creed46:50 - A Messianic Jewish take on the Nicene Creed49:20 - What is the Trinity?57:18 - The Beauty of the Nicene Creed and the Shema; The Church and Messianic Judaism1:04:25 - We should appreciate the ChurchYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramIf you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on Subscribestar
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Thank You Church for Defending the Tanakh 04.09.2024 50pMarcion was the "arch-heretic" who argued there is a good god and an evil god, the Tanakh (the Old Testament) is not scripture, and edited portions of the New Testament. He was the first influential heretic that the Church had to guard a biblical understand of God and the Tanakh as God's word. The Messianic Jewish community should appreciate the Church for successfully defending God and His scripture.To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagramIf you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on Subscribestar
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Romans Road to Messianic Judaism 28.06.2024 21pWe walk through Romans to see why the Messianic Jewish community has come to exist and what our purpose is as a community. We focus on texts in Romans 1, 3, 9, 11, and 15. To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateWe have come to exist because:00:00 - Introduction00:38 - The Good News: Yeshua is the Jewish Messiah2:12 - The Good News is for Jewish People3:25 - Unity and Distinction Within the Body of Messiah10:30 - Unity and Distinction Within Israel17:55 - Messianic Jewish Community: A Double WitnessYou can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram______________________Music: https://www.bensound.com
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Connecting Passover, Isaiah 53, and the Gospel 30.04.2024 23pIsaiah draws from the story of Passover in Isaiah 52 and 53. The New Testament portrays Jesus as our Passover Lamb and the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Gain a deeper understanding of the gospel message as told by the Tanakh and New Testament and find out an amazing connection to the shankbone of the Passover seder and the 'arm of the Lord'!To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate______________________ You can also watch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram______________________Music: https://www.bensound.com
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The Shema in the New Testament 21.03.2024 35pThe Shema is central to the New Testament. Jesus says the Shema is the most important commandment and uses the Shema to make claims about his identity. He also wears ritual objects associated with the Shema, like tzitzit. The Shema is also central to Paul's theology about the community of Messiah and it was used in early liturgy of the Jesus-following community.To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donateFor more on this topic:Lori Baron, The Shema in John's GospelErik Waaler, The Shema and the First Commandment in First CorinthiansRichard Bauckham, “The Shema and 1 Corinthians 8:6 Again,” in One God, One People, One Future: Essays in Honor of N.T. WrightBrury Eko Saputra, The Shema and John 10: The Importance of the Shema Framework in Understanding the Oneness Language in John 10Joel Marcus, “Authority to Forgive Sins Upon the Earth: The Shema in the Gospel of Mark,” in The Gospels and the Scriptures of Israel______________________ You can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: FacebookInstagram______________________Music: https://www.bensound.com
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