The Telepathy Tapes has become one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Severely autistic non-verbal children and adults have apparently always been able to read minds, and they’re receiving revelations from God that validate a Messianic Jewish perspective. Our guests today, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, D. Thomas Lancaster, and Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning, are here to untangle the spiritual implications of this phenomenon—is it real? And if so, what is our proper response to it?

– Takeaways –

• Experts have historically dismissed telepathy, but new evidence has emerged that non-verbal autistic individuals have unique connections to a spiritual realm where such abilities may in fact exist.

• While there was controversy among the scientific community in the original case studies, new technology and methods of communication have since evolved that invalidate the original objections to telepathy.

• The nature of reality is complex, with spiritual dimensions influencing our perceptions. This exploration into the experience of non-verbal autistic children is a glimpse behind the veil of the material world into the world of souls. This vision validates the standard belief in Judaism of the pre-existence of the soul. This world of souls is where consciousness operates on a spiritual level beyond material understanding.

• What these children have told us aligns with biblical stories and teachings within Judaism and the message they bring to the world emphasizes love and repentance.

• Non-verbal autistic children have a profound spiritual mission.

• The human ego often gets in the way of accessing the spiritual world. Severely autistic children seem to have acquired their gifts by virtue of their inherent lack of ego. This causes us to question, can anyone gain high spiritual giftings by putting themselves through a rigorous exercise to nullify the ego?

• Idolatry is incompatible with the presence of God.

• Regardless of what we are told regarding the spiritual world, the Scriptures must remain our guardrail to determine ultimate truth so that a person does not fall into the occult.

• Necromancy is forbidden, but messages from the deceased can occur.

• Jewish tradition around the soul’s journey to God during sleep has been validated.

• How can we best understand the fact that non-speaking autistic Jewish kids have not had experiences of meeting Jesus in their spiritual encounters?

• There is a spiritual interconnectedness between the Jewish people.

• Glimpsing into the world of thought elicits a profound sense of the fear of man but more importantly it ought to also lead us to a fear of God.

• The primary takeaway is that God and the spiritual realm are actually real. The Messiah is coming and calling humanity to repentance. Since we are more than physical bodies, we should feel inspired to BE more and to LIVE for more than physical existence but to aim for things higher and more noble.

– Resources –

Messiah Podcast Episode 67: Autism, Telepathy, and Faith

https://ffoz.org/messiah/podcast/autism-telepathy-and-faith

The Beginning of Wisdom:

https://ffoz.store/products/torah-club-beginning-of-wisdom-commentary-set-audiobook

The Telepathy Tapes:

https://thetelepathytapes.com/

Josiah's Fire:

https://www.amazon.com/Josiahs-Fire-Autism-Stole-Words/dp/1424551404

The Book of Heaven:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737898608

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

For almost two decades, the doctors told her that her son was a lost cause—he would never speak, would never understand, would never function in society. Then, a miracle happened. Our guest today is Katie Asher from The Telepathy Tapes podcast, and her son Houston can read her thoughts. But that’s just the beginning of the story. She’s here today to tell us about Houston’s spiritual journey and what he has taught her about the God of Israel and the Jewish Messiah.

– Takeaways –

• Katie Asher's journey began with her son Houston's diagnosis of Autism Savant.

• The Telepathy Tapes podcast emerged from a documentary project.

• Facilitated communication and spelling helps non-speakers express themselves.

• The emotional toll of raising a child with autism.

• Katie's determination to understand her son led to profound discoveries.

• The revelation of Houston's ability to hear thoughts changed everything.

• Katie realized the power of thoughts and their impact on reality.

• There is a scriptural framework for understanding Houston's abilities.

• God works all things together for good, even pain and suffering.

• Negative thoughts impact a person’s body and spiritual connection to God.

• Faith is about believing God and his promises, not just believing in him.

• Prayers are forces that assist the spiritual to bring about God’s will in the world.

• Children have a unique connection to the spiritual realm that defies time and space.

• A soul agrees to the path and mission that God gives to it before birth.

• Truth exists beyond materialistic perceptions.

• Jesus is the Lamb of God and the Messiah.

• God’s covenant with Israel and love for her is significant and everlasting.

• God loves the Jewish people and has extended salvation to the Jew first.

• The nature of God's justice is rooted in love and compassion and is greater than our human perceptions.

• We are not a body. We are a soul with a body.

• Our great challenge and calling is to prioritize love over materialism and ego.

– Resources –

The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Heaven-Story-Outcasts-Broken/dp/1737898608

The Telepathy Tapes Podcast

https://thetelepathytapes.com

Katie Asher’s Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/katie.asher11

Article: I Can Hear Thoughts

https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/i-can-hear-thoughts

The Beginning of Wisdom Bible Commentary:

https://ffoz.store/products/torah-club-beginning-of-wisdom-commentary-set-audiobook

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

The Middle East is in turmoil and anti-Muslim sentiment in the West has rarely been higher. Many are preparing for an apocalyptic battle in which Muslims are the enemy. Nevertheless, a chosen few have crossed oceans and borders to undertake missionary work in Muslim communities. Our guest today, Devon Phillips, spent years with Frontier Alliance International in Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Israel. She’s here today to help us sort out what’s happening in the Middle East and how we can reach Muslims with the gospel of the kingdom.

– Takeaways –

• Taking the gospel to Islamic war zones.

• The surprising advantages of a woman in missions to Muslim countries.

• What is the status of missions to Muslims?

• Eschatology is of equal matter of import to both Muslims and Christians.

• Overcoming hate to reach out in genuine love.

• The challenge of a gospel of the Kingdom that exalts the “enemy”.

• A personal journey to discover the Messianic Gospel of the kingdom.

• An insider’s perspective on current events in Syria.

• News Reports: Are you being informed or convinced?

• Is Turkey interested in restoring the Ottoman Empire?

• A new life work to learn original languages at Tyndale House in Cambridge.

– Resources –

Devon Phillips on X

https://x.com/devoninMENA

Oleaster Blog / Resource Library

https://www.oleaster.org/

Frontier Alliance International

https://faimission.org

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

The Nazis lost World War II. But their legacy of anti-Semitism lives on, powered by demonic forces that have infiltrated even the church. So says Pastor Werner Oder, whose father was an SS officer, but whose life was completely transformed through Yeshua the Messiah. Pastor Oder is here to tell his story, talk about the rising tide of Jew hatred, and what we can do to stand for Israel.

– Takeaways –

• History needs to be understood as “His story”.

• Born to a Nazi SS officer comes with lots of baggage to overcome.

• Demonic forces were behind the anti-Semitism of the Nazis in Europe.

• The sins of the fathers are spiritually transmitted generationally.

• Spiritual transformation requires time and effort, not instant results.

• Jesus is Jewish, and healing anti-Semitism requires a return to the Jewish roots of Christianity.

• The Nazis exploited anti-Semitic writings of Christians like Martin Luther.

• People can be convinced that evil actions are the will of God.

• Many Nazi war criminals were never held accountable for their actions. Their hatred spread throughout the Western world and is the root behind modern-day anti-Semitism.

• True repentance leads to full forgiveness and a clean record.

• A Christian pro-Israel movement is being challenged by a wave of historical revisionists and pseudo-Nazi sympathizers.

• We need to walk with courage and not in fear and confront evil where we find it.

• Peace is not the absence of war, but the presence of the Prince of Peace.

• God is assisting Israel since October 7 to become the head rather than the tail.

• A rabbi in Israel claims the answer to Gaza is Christian evangelism.

– Resources –

Book: Battling with Nazi Demons, by Werner Oder

https://www.amazon.com/Battling-Nazi-Demons-Astonishing-Austrian/dp/1907509216

Tuckton Christian Centre

https://tucktonchristiancentre.co.uk/pastor-werner-oder/

Documentary: Escape from Nazi Demons

https://vimeo.com/firstfruitsofzion/review/227353033/f06f78bc04

Article: Battling with Nazi Demons

https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/battling-with-nazi-demons

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

The evangelical church is in the midst of a scandal epidemic. But the deeper issue is a misunderstanding of the gospel. Without repentance, the gospel loses its power, and so-called Christians persist in willful sin. Our guest today, Marc Tuzzolino, is on a mission to restore a first-century Jewish apocalyptic understanding of the gospel in the context of an accountability group for men who want to live transparent lives characterized by real repentance.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 A discipleship and accountability group.

5:36 Inspiration behind the group's founding.

7:45 Adam Loves Eve book resource.

14:22 The core gospel elements missing from modern Christian culture.

20:20 In light of the final judgment.

28:51 Proactive love overcomes objectification.

36:56 Torah Club’s impact.

39:32 Community support is vital.

46:36 Success in transformed lives.

– Episode Resources –

Apocalyptic Accountability Group

https://apocalypticaccountability.org/

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Within a year of the October 7 terror attacks, three outspokenly Zionist ministries were rocked by major scandals. The International House of Prayer, Frontier Alliance International, and Gateway Church in Texas. Has this been an attack by Satan from the outside or an awakening to a systemic problem from within? Our guest today, Joel Richardson, is the chair of FAI’s board of directors, and he’s here to talk to us about integrity, accountability, and living up to the high calling of being a disciple of Yeshua the Messiah.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 An Israel-centered eschatological kingdom.

05:38 The rise of anti-Israel sentiments in the church.

10:56 Answering Joel Webbon the Neo-Nazi.

15:06 International House of Prayer scandal.

20:27 A covenant that reflects God’s faithfulness to the world.

21:30 The mission of Frontier Alliance International – Operation Good Neighbor.

27:34 The post-scandal path forward.

34:15 The need for transparency and accountability.

43:09 The influence of Art Katz’ view of the end times.

51:50 A proleptic view of the Messianic Kingdom.

55:46 Is Mount Sinai in Arabia?

– Episode Resources –

Joel’s Trumpet: joelstrumpet.com

When a Jew Rules the World: https://www.amazon.com/When-Jew-Rules-World-Really/dp/B0D6KXZ4PB

X: https://x.com/@Joel7Richardson

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

When Yeshua called people to discipleship, he was using a first-century Jewish model of passing down faith in and faithfulness to the God of Israel from generation to generation. But for decades, the American Evangelical church has focused almost exclusively on evangelism. Our guest today, Dr. Robby Gallaty, is here to talk about how discipling people the way Yeshua did is the key to reaching the next generation for the kingdom of God.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 Pastor Gallaty’s rocky road to redemption.

10:25 How discipleship happens in a megachurch.

21:02 Disciple Making: Evangelism and Discipleship

26:58 The encounters of the Bible are inspired.

34:25 Key to Motivation: Framing the Why

43:35 The best way to better understand the Gospels.

45:36 The Book of Revelation: A Discipleship Manual

52:54 Gym stats.

– Episode Resources –

X: https://x.com/Rgallaty

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rgallaty/

Long Hollow Church: https://longhollow.com/

Forgotten Jesus Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-jesus-podcast/id1662689332

Replicate: https://replicate.org

Rediscovering Discipleship: Making Jesus’ Final Words Our First Work: https://www.amazon.com/Rediscovering-Discipleship-Making-Jesus-Final-ebook/dp/B00UF7W44S

Chronicles of the Messiah: https://ffoz.store/products/chronicles-of-the-messiah-commentary-set-audio-magazine

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Yeshua called his followers to radical discipleship—a life lived entirely for the coming kingdom. His teachings equip us for the suffering and hardship we are destined to experience as we await that kingdom. For those from relatively affluent societies, this first-century Jewish model might seem archaic, but Yeshua’s apocalyptic worldview is still a foundational component of our faith. Bill Scofield joins us to talk about his church in Redding, California, which he planted with discipleship as its sole focus. Bill will be speaking at Tzadi Advance, an event for young adults aged 18–35, from January 2–6, 2025, in Fountain Run, KY.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 Introduction to Bill Scofield and his ministry.

03:00 Discipleship: The Core of Bill’s Vision.

07:28 Understanding Discipleship: A First-Century Perspective.

12:28 Preparing for Trials: The Two Foundations Parable.

22:34 Love Leads to Obedience and Sometimes Visa Versa.

25:29 Treasures in Heaven: The Heart of Generosity.

28:30 Continuing in Grace: Stewardship vs. Appreciation.

37:57 The Cost of Discipleship: A Call to Radical Commitment.

48:24 Invitation to Tzadi Advance: Worth It.

– Episode Resources –

Bill Scofield on X: https://x.com/wscofield77

The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast: https://www.apocalypticgospel.com

Gospel Training Community: https://www.gospeltrainingcommunity.org

Tzadi Advance: https://ffoz.org/events/tzadi-advance-2024

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Why did the church break away from Judaism? Why did a small group of followers of a first-century rabbi start a new religion that was different from his? This fall, as a new biblical year begins, First Fruits of Zion’s Torah Club small-group Bible study program embarks on a new journey. It’s called The Sent Ones: Acts of the Jewish Apostles. The Sent Ones will take students through the book of Acts and beyond, exploring and explaining the great divorce between Judaism and Christianity. Our guest for this episode, First Fruits of Zion’s Director of Education, Daniel Thomas Lancaster, will explain what this Bible study is about and why this knowledge is so critical for us today.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 Welcome Daniel Thomas Lancaster to Messiah Podcast.

02:31 What is Torah Club and what is the next Torah Club study theme?

04:33 What is the biblical definition of an apostle?

06:42 Why is Paul regarded as an apostle?

11:09 The book of Acts seems like Paul becomes the preeminent apostle.

12:43 Detective work to discover the stories of the apostles.

18:35 Judaism and Catholicism are rich with stories of their respective heroes of old.

24:28 A Jewish perspective of Acts provides important context for theology and religious practice.

31:23 Why did ancient Christianity jettison so quickly from Judaism?

32:58 How studying Acts can help us be better disciples in the twenty-first century.

39:44 Opportunity lost: The Sent Ones will study Jewish and church history until the mid-second century.

46:37 Learning Geography: Best to study the Bible with a map.

47:54 What will a student of The Sent Ones gain?

– Episode Resources –

Torah Club: http://torahclub.org/

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.

Messiah Podcast goes on location to scenic southern Michigan, where First Fruits of Zion now holds our premiere summer camp known as Camp Tzadi. Camp Tzadi provides a fun and meaningful summer experience for Messianic Jewish and Gentile teens, providing a space for rich spiritual encouragement and needed social connections with others of like mind. With microphone in hand, Jacob Fronczak roamed the grounds of an action-packed day at camp to talk with First Fruits of Zion’s Founder and Director, Boaz Michael, camp counselors, support staff, our primary camp teacher, Aaron Eby, and finally, some of the campers themselves, all on location in scenic southern Michigan. It has been only seven years since the first Camp Tzadi, but it has become a legendary experience and a real lifeline for the kids in our community.

– Episode Highlights –

00:00 Jacob Fronczak goes on location.

03:04 Camp Tzadi is making Messianic teens into disciples.

06:07 Camp creates strong leaders, families, and community.

09:55 Camper-turned-counselor wants others to have the same life-enriching experience.

12:32 Camp Tzadi is a community for isolated Messianic teens.

15:11 Moving through the ranks from camper to division leader.

16:11 What fun things go on at camp?

17:31 Building life-long relationships at camp.

20:46 Messianic Jewish prayer life at camp.

24:00 Spiritual growth through camp teachings from 2 Peter 1.

38:30 What the campers have to say.

46:01 What kind of campers would benefit from attending camp?

– Episode Resources –

Camp Tzadi: http://camptzadi.org

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective.

Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.