Reunion Roadmap

Did you ever think of the Bible as an agricultural book? It may seem obvious since all the Biblical writers lived in ancient agrarian societies, but as Bryan Barnes can tell you, it’s one of those obvious truths that we seldom think about. In our advanced technological civilization, we are far removed from the direct connection with nature that defined the lives of our ancestors. Bryan discovered (or rediscovered) this when he and his family returned to farming in their home state of California. To his surprise, he realized that much of the Torah is understandable only in an agricultural context! That’s why the Barnes family launched Growing in Torah, a ministry that brings young people to their farm to teach them how to cultivate the land as our Creator intended, and in the process make a deeper connection with Him and with His living Word. Bryan tells us his story in this and the next two podcasts – and in the process shares some resources to help people of all ages in their walk with Messiah Yeshua. 

Barry Phillips and David Jones return to share their observations on how the people of God should connect with one another. That’s the subject of their midrash, “A Camp of Unity.” Mason Clover and Lenny and Varda round out our show with music to uplift and encourage!

To learn more about Bryan’s ministries, visit:

• Growing in Torah at https://growingintorah.com/
• Safe Haven Sustainable Farms at https://shfarms.org/

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t may take years for a person to get to the place where they are ready for our Father to reveal something that has been hidden in plain sight. Once they get it, though, then there is no stopping them! The excitement at finally understanding leads to vision and motivation to make a difference for others in accordance with the Father’s desires.

That is what happened with Bryan Sanchez when his friend Solomon Lopez helped him understand his identity as part of the commonwealth of Israel. Having already served faithfully with Christians United for Israel (CUFI) to bring the divided halves of God’s covenant people together, Bryan eagerly embraced this new understanding as it helped him answer a longstanding question about the relationship of Christians and Jews. How that happened and what he is doing with his new understanding is the subject in this concluding segment of our conversation with him.

In this show, we also have the second part of “Salvation and Righteousness,” a conversation between Elders Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips about the meaning of familiar words that we might not really understand. All of this is accompanied by the uplifting musical talents of Eved Adonai and Melody Joy. 

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How is it that a person could be in church all his life, serving the Lord with great enthusiasm and not have read the Bible? Bryan Sanchez can tell us because that’s his story! It was only after years of hearing a family member talk about Israel that he began to pay attention, and by investigating the scriptures for the first time learned of the place Israel and the Jewish people hold in God’s esteem. That is what brought him to his position as the representative of Christians United for Israel (CUFI) in his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas – but that is only the beginning of Bryan’s story! 

Along with Bryan Sanchez, our Elders Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips share the first of a two-part conversation about “Salvation and Righteousness,” and we enjoy the music of  Solomon Lopez and Lenny and Varda.

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Is there a spiritual dimension to commerce? Since the Bible has much to say about money and fair business dealings, we can say yes to that question. But how might the people of God use the tools of commerce to build relationships and communities?

This is what we asked Marcus Bowman as we concluded our visit with him. As BYNA’s Finance Director, Marcus has given much thought to these questions, and he has some inspiring ideas. He also has some wise observation on how to preserve and maintain loving relationships with family and friends who may not share our same Hebraic understanding of scripture. 

Will Spires and Mason Clover return to provide musical illustrations to the midrash by Barry Phillips and David Jones as they conclude their discussion of “Honey on the Ground.”

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What is the right way to deal with changes in our perceptions of the world that seem to conflict with the perceptions we have held all our lives – and which our families and friends still hold? 

This is a question the Torah Awakening among Christians has caused multitudes to consider, including Marcus Bowman. In this second part of our conversation with him, Marcus walks us through the process he and his wife, Michelle, experienced as they became aware of some things in scripture that they had not seen in their upbringing.   

Barry Phillips and David Jones share the first part of their midrash discussion on a topic they call, “Honey on the Ground.” Mason Clover and Jimmie Black are our musical guests, punctuating the midrash with two songs of God’s people crying out for revival.

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Which is easier: the journey to a new home half a continent away, or the journey into a new dimension of one’s walk of faith?

Marcus Bowman can address that from personal experience! He and his wife, Michelle, grew up in a close community in Indiana, but early in their marriage moved to Washington State to plunge into new opportunities. At the same time, they journeyed from their denominational heritage of the Old German Baptist Brethren into the Torah Awakening. Those simultaneous journeys brought them to the Administrative Council of B’ney Yosef North America, where Marcus now serves as BYNA’s Finance Director. In this three-part interview, he shares their story, as well as his vision for helping connect the people of Ephraim through commerce.  

Along with Marcus, we have music from Solomon Lopez and Will Spires, and Barry Phillips and David Jones are back with a midrash they call, “Return and Quiet.”

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After experiencing unpleasant racial attitudes in an unexpected place, Daryl Duff had to make some choices about how to respond. His decision is what we would expect from a man of God who has walked out wisdom, compassion, and sound judgment over his lifetime. This is the word of encouragement that Daryl brings us in this concluding portion of our interview. 

Daryl’s choices speak to the topic Barry Phillips and David Jones address in their conversation about “Perfection and Fear.” Eved Adonai and Gregory Brown share with us their musical illustrations of these choices .

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Sometimes we need help to see things right in front of us – especially if they are things we have never had reason to notice. That’s what Daryl Duff helps us understand in the second part of our conversation with him. Daryl continues the story of his visit to Cody, Wyoming, with the US Navy Sea Chanters. This is where we hear about the unexpected racial realities he encountered in this charming western town, and how his shipmates responded when they learned of the unpleasant situations he had experienced. 

Daryl’s testimony introduces a deep discussion our Elders share about the difficult times we now face. They call this, “Foundations Crumble.” Kelly Ferrari Mills and Mason Clover round out the program with more of their worship in music.

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Daryl Duff has made an impressive journey from US Navy musician to the faculty of Liberty University. This is only the latest journey he and his wife, Claudia, have made in their life together. They have raised three children in a loving Christian home, and now are enjoying their role as grandparents! Which means they have many life lessons to share – some of which Daryl presents in this three-part interview. Specifically, we talk with him about race issues. Sometimes this is an uncomfortable conversation, but if God’s people can’t speak honestly and in love about hard topics, then who can? Please listen with an open mind and open heart. This is a conversation you will appreciate.

Along with Daryl, we enjoy the music of Kelly Ferrari Mills and Solomon Lopez, as well as a midrash from our Elders on the topic of “Peace.” 

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BYNA’s Strategic Prayer Directors Ron and Candi Runyon continue their visit with us, sharing their experiences of leading our prayer team over the past two years. That includes facilitating a weekly prayer call which does not always involve continuous prayer, but plenty of conversation! How does that contribute to the intercessory work of BYNA’s prayer warriors? Ron and Candi have learned a lot about that! Their answers may surprise you.

The most effective prayer is that which addresses heart issues rather than surface symptoms. Our Elders talk about that in their their midrash, “Perception vs. Reality.” The musical illustrations of their observations come from songs by the Aleph Tav Band and Mason Clover.

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