Messiah Podcast

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

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

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. 

– Chapters –

(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?

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Joel’s Trumpet
When a Jew Rules the World
Joel on X

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

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.

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Pastor Gallaty on X
Pastor Gallaty on Instagram
Long Hollow Church
Forgotten Jesus Podcast
Replicate
Rediscovering Discipleship: Making Jesus’ Final Words Our First Work:
Chronicles of the Messiah

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

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.

– Chapters –

(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.

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Bill Scofield on X

The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast:

Gospel Training Community

Tzadi Advance

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

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.

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Torah Club

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

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. 

– Chapters – 

(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? 

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Camp Tzadi

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

Every year, on the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, the Jewish people mourn the loss of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, along with a host of other tragedies that occurred on that same day throughout its history. Why would getting one step closer to its rebuilding instigate a war between Hamas and Israel? What is so important about this ancient building that would prompt a Gentile Christian from Texas to devote his life’s work to researching and teaching the world about the Temple? Joseph Good is a pioneer in the modern Messianic movement and one of the world’s leading experts on the Holy Temple. If you have ever wondered why the Torah would devote such extensive space to describing the building of the Tabernacle and what prompted David and Solomon to build a Temple and the Babylonian exiles to rebuild it, this episode is for you. 

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(0:00) Introducing Joseph Good, leading expert on the Temple. 
(1:58) A debut on Christian Television.
(5:34) Passover Seder research sparked a lifetime of study.
(14:43) How a 1967 paratrooper started the Temple Institute.
(17:52) A Gentile’s contributions to Jerusalem Temple research. 
(20:15) Current status of rebuilding the Temple.
(24:58) Why is the location of the Temple important?
(35:15) Why would a red bovine prompt Hamas to attack Israel?38:16 What are we missing by the absence of a Temple?
(42:17) Why would a Christian want to see the Temple rebuilt?
(47:02) The key to understanding end-times prophecy 

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Sacrifices from a Messianic Jewish Perspective

Jerusalem Temple Study

Second Temple App

Hatikva Ministries

Joseph Good on Youtube

Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come

Measure the Pattern

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

What happens after we die? Thousands of people have reported near-death experiences—brushes with death in which they encounter God, Jesus, angels, and departed family members—and have come back to tell us what awaits us on the other side. After Heidi Barr’s own near-death experience (NDE) she became a hospice nurse. She joins us today to share what it’s like to pass on and stories of her encounters with the afterlife. 

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(00:00) A Near Death Experience (NDE). 
(12:11) Jewish Heritage and upbringing
(14:35) Midwifing people into the next life.
(18:39) Becoming a Jew who believes in Jesus.
(24:13) Jewish rituals surrounding death. 
(26:51) Interactions with the other side before death.
(29:58) Is an NDE just neuron’s firing? 
(32:18) More real than real.
(35:48) Near Death Experiences that are traumatic.
(39:48) The mercies of God in the last moments of life.
(42:54) A productive mindset around death. 
(48:04) Terminal Lucidity.
(52:25) Human suffering and free will. 

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What I Saw in Heaven: 
The Incredible True Story of the Day I Died, Met Jesus, and Returned to Life a New Person 

Torah Club

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

Messianic Judaism is a prophetic movement of the Holy Spirit. Jews and Gentiles are recovering a Jewish reading of the New Testament and a body of Messiah that has room for both Jews and Gentiles to live out their respective roles and callings. The Hebrew Roots movement is something different. On this episode of Messiah Podcast, Daniel Thomas Lancaster (Education Director for First Fruits of Zion) and Jeremiah Michael (Education Director of the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning in Jerusalem) join us to help us sort through the differences between these two streams of thought and how to steer clear of the many dangers that litter this ancient path.

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(00:00) Introductions
(02:23) What is Messianic Judaism and what are some traits of Hebrew Roots?
(09:52) Messianic Judaism does not pronounce the Sacred Name of God aloud.
(16:22) Jesus’ Hebrew name is not “Yahshua.”
(19:35) How should the biblical calendar be calculated?
(25:58) Are Davidic dancing, circle dances, and banners part of Messianic Judaism?
(30:24) One Law: Can Gentiles wear tzitzit in Messianic Judaism?
(35:00) Gentiles and Sabbath observance.
(39:40) Hebrew Roots regards many elements of Christianity to be idolatry rooted in paganism.
(46:16) Who are the ten lost tribes? Two House and British Israelites theories.
(55:12) When should the shofar be blown?
(1:00:19) A word of encouragement for a brighter future.

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HaYesod: The Foundation: The Land, the People, and the Scriptures of Israel

Why Christians Misunderstand Hebrews, Messiah Podcast Episode 51

The Sabbath Breaker, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster

From Sabbath to Sabbath, by Daniel Thomas Lancaster

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

Civil rights leaders in the black community have long been divided on their stance toward the existence of Israel. Some see the black struggle for civil rights as analogous to the Palestinian cause, while others, including Dr. King, were staunch allies of Israel, seeing the plight and eventual victory of the Jewish people as a model for the black community. Our guest today is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, Pastor Dumisani Washington. In his book, Zionism and the Black Church, he explains why Israel is a defining issue for Christians of color.

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(00:00) Introduction to Dumisani Washington.
(02:20) Overview of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel.
(04:44) How Dumisani’s connection to Israel began as a young child.
(08:24) Black American spirituals flourish in the stories of Israel’s history.
(13:54) Zionism vs. Black Hebrew Israelites.
(20:24) Working for Christians United for Israel.
(24:27) Reasons for authoring Zionism and the Black Church.
(27:49) Misuse of the term “apartheid” in reference to Israel.
(32:49) What is Zionism as it relates to the Black church?
(39:35) Forms of Zionism and the impact on civil rights.
(47:08) How the Black relationship with the Jewish People was hijacked.
(53:10) The Durban conference that launched the modern BDS movement.
(59:13) What can be done by the Black church to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism?

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Zionism and the Black Church

Institute for Black Solidarity With Israel

Christians United for Israel

Tent of David, By Boaz Michael

"Soon and Very Soon" - Andrae Crouch"Go Down, Moses" - Fats Waller
"Down By the Riverside" - Mahalia Jackson

–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –

Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. 

Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.