Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity

Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity!

Host Stephanie Pavlantos interviews author and teacher Dr. Dinah Dye about her book, The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition, which she describes as a culmination of 45 years of studying Scripture. Dye explains how the Exodus and Passover story functions as a thread running through the entire Bible, reframing themes like creation, order and chaos, kingship, temple patterns, and God’s return of presence to His people. She discusses “combat myth” in the ancient Near East and how biblical writers used familiar cultural symbols without endorsing paganism, urging readers to move beyond proof-texting and theological “boxes” to see Scripture as a unified narrative. Dye outlines the book’s structure, showing the divine warrior/chaos pattern from Exodus through the Gospels (especially Matthew) and into Revelation, and hopes the book helps Christians understand biblical context amid current confusion about Israel and antisemitism.

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Dinah Dye | Author, Speaker, Teacher

The Greatest Exodus: A Divine Warrior Tradition: Dye, Dr Dinah: 9780997241099: Amazon.com: Books

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Host Stephanie Pavlantos interviews author, teacher, and pastor Jeff Brannan about his testimony, Torah-rooted teaching, and writing.

Jeff recounts coming to faith as a teen during his parents’ divorce, decades of ministry, and later intense study in Genesis—especially Genesis 6 and the Nephilim—which led him into Torah practice and cost him many ministry relationships. He describes his fiction series beginning with "Nephilim: A Giant Walkthrough History" and its prequel/sequel work "The End Is the Beginning," connecting end-times themes like the Antichrist and deception, and he outlines teaching books on priestly garments and priestly service as allegories for salvation and spiritual life. Stephanie and Jeff emphasize humility, being teachable, and relying on the Holy Spirit for scriptural discernment. Jeff also summarizes his research-driven book "The Rise of Marcion," tracing early heresies (including Marcion, Simon Magus, and Nicolaitans), their modern resurgence, and defenses of gospel authority.

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! I'm excited to share my latest podcast episode featuring Crisi! Dive into a journey of faith, personal growth, and humor. Tune in to hear about Torah observance, art, and the beauty of community. You won't want to miss this heartfelt conversation!

Crisi A.K.A. Yael S. Worth is the creative voice behind Hebrew Hahas and Shema Shoppe. Yael a follower of The Way, wife, and mother of four who processes life (and big biblical ideas) with equal parts reverence and well-timed humor. She loves exploring Scripture through a Torah-observant lens and turning everyday moments like family life, faith journeys, and wilderness-style lessons, into relatable, thoughtful, and often funny reflections. When she’s not creating shirts for her Shoppe, songs and videos for her YouTube channel, and making content for her social media channels, she can usually be found foraging for memes like a modern-day gatherer of digital manna. Yael also enjoys creating beautiful things off-screen through watercolor and mixed media art, wildcrafting, and attempting to feed the world with vegan deliciousness. She delights in celebrating the Father’s set-apart days, finding meaning in simple things, and connecting with new friends along the way. Her work reflects a joyful, grounded faith and a creative spirit that sees both depth and delight in the ordinary.

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! TikTok content creator, Laura Metzing is my guest. We had an awesome conversation about the end-times by looking at Revelation 19, Zechariah 14, and Israel.

Laura Metzing is a devoted wife, mother, and passionate homesteader who has found fulfillment in creating a life rooted in faith and family. A gifted singer, songwriter, and worship leader, Laura has long used her musical talents to inspire and uplift others.

Growing up as a pastor's kid, she developed a deep connection to her faith, which has continued to evolve over the years. For the last two decades, Laura has followed the Torah, shaping her worldview and spiritual journey. Today, she shares her unique perspective with others as a TikTok and YouTube content creator, (@Womanofvalor4Yeshua) where she engages with her audience on topics of faith, spirituality, and end-times prophecy. Her passion for these discussions, combined with her personal experiences, makes her a relatable voice in the online community.

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Sarah WIlliams of Wind of Change Torah Ministries is my guest today.

Sarah Williams is the Grant Compliance Officer at The Warriors Refuge, where she plays a vital role in writing and managing grants that fund critical programs for homeless veterans. Her professional journey in this field led her to earn an associate's degree in business management, further strengthening her dedication to service and support for those in need.

A former Marine, Sarah’s life took a transformative turn in 2017 when she felt a deep calling to follow Yahuah. This spiritual awakening sparked her passion for teaching the Torah and sharing the message of Yahshua Messiah through her ministry, Wind of Change Torah Ministry. She focuses on restoring the original biblical foundations and spreading the truth of Yahuah’s love and salvation.

In addition to her ministry, Sarah is a devoted wife and mother, actively developing a homestead with her husband. Together, they embrace sustainable living, spiritual growth, and community outreach, recently preparing to raise chickens and goats as part of their self-sufficient lifestyle.

Sarah’s personal journey is one of healing and deliverance, having overcome numerous challenges, including sickness, addictions, and spiritual battles. Now, she experiences a deep peace and Shalom that surpasses all understanding, a gift she shares with others through her work and ministry. Inspired by the words of 2 Corinthians 12:9, Sarah has learned to embrace her weaknesses, trusting that in these moments, Yahuah’s power is made perfect. Her mission is to help others find the same healing, peace, and empowerment she has experienced through her faith.

Identity Crisis by Jim Staley

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. My guest is Kayte Abaffy.

Kayte and I cover a variety of topics such as Biblical parenting, the Millennial faith, cancel culture, anxiety and depression in Millennials, and identity confusion.

Kayte Abaffy is an "accidental" documentary producer, a title she defines with her unique journey into the world of film and storytelling. A food enthusiast and former TV actor, Kayte has carved out a niche working alongside her husband, journalist Luke Abaffy. Together, they produced The Way Documentary and The Christmas Question Documentary. The Way Documentary is the story of countless believers who have traded Easter ham for Passover lamb and Sunday church for Saturday Sabbath - all in an effort to live like their Savior.

In addition to her work in documentary production, Kayte is also involved in the realm of apologetics. Reformation 2.0, is a light-hearted, hard hitting, apologetics resource written to equip Torah observant believers to understand and defend their faith using Scripture.

More recently, she and Luke launched The Life Podcast, that is meant to inspire Torah Observant believers to thrive as peculiar people in a modern world.

A proud mother of three, Luke and Kayte live off grid in a tiny house on their homestead, embracing a sustainable lifestyle. With a life filled with faith, family, and creativity, Kayte Abaffy continues to explore and share topics of relevance that matter most to her.

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Simonette and I discuss the Living Word of God/Yeshua, the Gospel, and our body, soul and spirit.

Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest today is Simonette Cherepanov.

Simonette is a pastoral counselor who emigrated from Venezuela to the United States with her husband and children when she was thirty. With a diverse professional background, she has worked as an EMT, an EKG tech, and a phlebotomist. She is also a dedicated teacher of the Creation Gospel by Dr. Hollisa Alewine.

In her forties, Simonette returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership and became an ordained minister. In her sixties, she pursued further education to become a Brain Health Professional and is currently working toward a doctorate in Creation Therapy. Additionally, Simonette is the Founder and CEO of Seven Lamp Wellness, LLC, where she continues to integrate her passion for spiritual and physical well-being.

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Hi Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Brittani Ramirez is my guest today.

Brittani Ramirez is the heart and soul behind Scribbles and Scriptures, a whole Bible-believing Christian family dedicated to creating and sharing books that honor the true names of Elohim and the Messiah. In a world where mainstream Christian literature often omits these sacred names, Brittani and her family strive to restore them to their rightful place in hearts and teachings. While the Torah-led believers community embraces a variety of names, they frequently use "Yah" to encompass diverse beliefs in many of their works.

At Scribbles and Scriptures, Brittani’s journey is one of continuous learning and growth in love for YHWH. Her mission is to provide families with wholesome, truth-filled books that they can cherish and add to their libraries. Covering a wide range of topics—from prayers and being set-apart believers to the significance of the rainbow, biblical feasts, and mainstream holidays—Brittani seeks to instill truth without adhering to man-made doctrines.

With a focus on avoiding traditions rooted in human customs, Brittani emphasizes the importance of teaching children to anchor themselves in the Word and in prayer. Above all, her aim is to nurture a deep, personal relationship with YHWH through the books she creates.

Brittani is a proud mother of five wonderful children and a devoted follower of YHWH. When she's not managing sibling squabbles or scrubbing the kitchen, Brittani can be found hunched over her keyboard, pouring her heart into her writing. She writes not only because it brings her joy but also because she feels a deep calling to share the beauty and challenges of her spiritual journey. Through her words, Brittani invites others to join her in exploring faith, family, and the joys and trials of living a Torah-observant Christian life.

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World - John Mark Comer

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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is archaeologist Abigail Van Huss.

Abigail Van Huss serves as the Assistant Dig Director for the Shiloh excavations for ABR (Associates for Biblical Research). She is ABD (All But Dissertation) in her PhD program at Ariel University and has held roles as Area Supervisor at Tel Rafid and as a member of the Manasseh Hill Country Survey.

Abigail has been involved with archaeology since 2007, working at several archaeological projects including The Temple Mount Salvage Operation, Khirbet el Maqatir, Mount Zion and Tel Shiloh. She served as square supervisor and objects registrar on the Khirbet el Maqatir excavation, and as assistant registrar on the Mount Zion excavation.

She has co-authored two articles on Judean Pillar Figurines. ‘A Headless Judean Pillar Figurine From Tel el-Ful’ was published in in the Near Eastern Archaeology Society Bulletin, and ‘The Mystery of the Headless Statue’ was published in Bible and Spade magazine. Abigail has also co-authored an online article entitled ‘ABR Researches Jerusalem Tombs for the Shroud of Turin Project’ published on the ABR website. Abigail hails from Lewiston, Idaho, but is now residing in Texas, where she is a student at The Bible Seminary.

Abigail's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AbigailAndClayton

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Jessica says: "Spiritual warfare and prayer is about discernment. This is an important tool and character of prayer that we need to be walking in and using all the time. The word armor in Hebrew sounds like the word Sharon. It's spelled S H R I O N. And again, that's meaning to protect, to make secure... The Aramaic to that, is a word called Zanga, Z A N G A H, and that's not just referring to armor, but it's referring to military might, military equipment."

Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Jessica Knock.

Jessica Knock is a passionate co-founder and seasoned leader in both ministry and broadcasting. Alongside her late husband, Shane Knock, she dedicated over 40 years of service as an itinerant preacher and missionary. Together, they pioneered several impactful projects, most notably co-launching the Hollywood Classics Network on the Sky Television platform in Europe and the UK. This groundbreaking initiative marked the first-ever faith-based movie, comedy, and family channel, blending silver screen favorites with Christian content and ministry programming, designed to evangelize the Gospel across the airwaves.

In 2020, Jessica took her wealth of ministry and broadcasting experience to new heights by founding EWHAL, Eatin Wild Honey and Locust, an online Torah-based teaching ministry. With a heart for shepherding and equipping the Body of Christ, she has made it her mission to bring a Hebraic understanding of Scripture to believers in today’s world—particularly in these prophetic times. Through EWHAL, Jessica has fostered the growth of Torah communities both in-person and online, and she actively hosts and introduces the appointed feasts in regions such as the UK, Australasia, Europe, and Africa. Her work continues to inspire and empower believers to walk out their faith with a deep, rooted understanding of the Word of God.

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