Today is Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating God’s rescue in Persia through Esther and Mordechai. In today’s episode, Tammy considers what we can learn about the one-verse introduction to Mordechai in scripture. And how Esther’s “such a time as this” wouldn’t have happened without his... 

In this episode, Tammy talks about the terrifying countdown in the Book of Esther, and it's parallel to the countdown to hope found on Easter.

In this week's Valentine's episode, Tammy looks at connections between Song of Songs, Passover and Jesus, and how we can apply it all to our own lives today.

In this episode, Tammy talks about Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” and how it can teach us to offer firstfruits in our own lives.

{01/29/2021 episode}

In this week’s episode, Tammy talks about Moses, the disciples & Jesus on the mountaintop, and why we need to go downhill from there...

What is the Shema, and what does it mean to love God with “all our strength?”  

TRIGGER WARNING: At 7:36 there's a sudden, loud racket - the bulldogs barreling through at the sound of the mail truck...!

{For those who know Hebrew, yes, I realized mid-sentence that I reversed “heart” and “soul;” But, keeping it real today…!}

Happy New Year! In today’s brief episode, Tammy talks about something to take with us from 2020 into 2021:  Words matter.

Merry Christmas on this very special Challah Day! What does challah bread have to do with Jesus and Bethlehem? Everything! Tune in for a quick episode at Tammy’s kitchen table...

Why frankincense? How can the Magi’s gift to Jesus in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago speak to each of us today, especially at Christmas 2020?

What is the meaning of Hanukkah? Why do people eat foods fried in oil during the holiday? And what does it have in common with Christmas, besides taking place in the same season? Tune into today’s podcast and find out!  You may even catch some bulldog snores coming from under the table...! {If you want to see the goodies Tammy talks about during the podcast, or watch the menorah explanation, catch the video version on YouTube.}