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In this conversation, Rachel Kushner uncovers the deeper meaning of Hanukkah for Christian families by exploring how Jesus stepped into the story of the Festival of Dedication and illuminated its purpose. She explains how the festival commemorates the Maccabees’ revolt and God’s ongoing provision, and how Jesus celebrated Hanukkah while teaching about his identity.

Rachel highlights that Hanukkah is ultimately a reminder that God brings light into darkness, and that light wins every time because Jesus wins every time. She encourages families to invite Jesus into their traditions, not from a place of perfection but remembrance, and offers practical, meaningful activities that help children and parents engage with faith in tangible ways. Through light, community practices, and simple family fun, Hanukkah becomes a celebration of God’s presence, hope, and faithfulness.

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Welcome to a joyful milestone episode of the Links to Messiah podcast. Today we are celebrating 100 episodes together. Rachel Kushner looks back on the incredible journey this community has taken and highlights the beautiful legacy God has been weaving through family stories, meaningful conversations and the growing global audience of parents who love Jesus and want to keep the Jewish roots of their faith alive in their homes.

Rachel shares how her own family history and the loss of her sweet son David have shaped her mission in powerful ways, fueling her passion to help families build rhythms that last. She also gives an exciting glimpse into the future, with 2026 focusing on rest, Sabbath and creating a peaceful, God centered home culture that strengthens legacy for generations.

With lots of gratitude, joy and celebration, Rachel invites listeners to continue sharing the podcast, connecting with the community and creating faith filled traditions with their children, especially as Hanukkah approaches.

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In this final episode of our Back to the Basics series, we explore one of the most meaningful themes in all of Scripture: legacy. From Abraham to David to Jesus to the early believers, God has always worked through families and generations to carry His story forward.

Together, we trace how the Old and New Testaments reveal a God who keeps His promises and invites us to join His generational plan. The same faith that began with Abraham is the faith we hand to our children today.

This episode encourages families to:
• Tell the big story of Scripture in simple, everyday ways
• Show children how Jesus fulfills the promises God made in the Hebrew Scriptures
• Build rhythms at home that help faith take root
• See their parenting as part of God’s long, beautiful plan

You’ll also hear practical ideas to bring legacy-building into your home this week, including creating a family faith timeline, sharing testimonies, connecting the biblical feasts to Jesus, and writing blessing letters to your children.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or mentor, this episode will remind you that the most important thing you can leave your children is a living, growing faith - a faith they will carry into the generations that come after you.

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