There’s a rising chorus of voices - some hostile, others simply misinformed - claiming that modern Jews aren’t the same people God called His own in Scripture.

In this episode, we sit down with Messianic teacher Mottel Baleston to dismantle the Khazar conspiracy and explore the deeper theological question behind it: Are the Jewish people of today truly the covenant people of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

Baleston traces the Jewish story through Scripture, history, and even modern genetics to show that God’s promises have never been revoked.

The Jewish people remain central to His plan of redemption, not as spiritual relics, but as living proof that God keeps His word.

This isn’t just about disproving bad history - it’s about recovering biblical clarity for the Church and real love for Israel.

• The Khazar theory is a debunked 20th-century myth rooted in antisemitism, not scholarship.
• Scripture defines Jewish identity through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - not conspiracy or culture.
• There have always been Jews in the Land of Israel - always.
• Modern DNA studies (Stanford & Wayne State) confirm genetic continuity with ancient Israel.
• The myth that “the Church replaced Israel” contradicts Romans 11, where Paul warns Gentile believers not to boast.
• Being “chosen” is not about superiority - it’s about responsibility to reveal God’s glory to the nations.
• Every believer has a calling: to reject antisemitism and stand with God’s eternal covenant people.

• 00:00 – Welcome & intro to Mottel Baleston
• 03:20 – The real question: Are modern Jews biblical Israel?
• 08:15 – Who is a Jew? Scripture’s definition
• 10:30 – The three Jewish diasporas: Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Mizrahi
• 18:40 – The rise of the Khazar myth
• 26:00 – DNA, history, and debunking conspiracy
• 36:00 – The spiritual roots of antisemitism
• 45:00 – God’s covenant faithfulness in Romans 11
• 48:30 – Where to learn more from Mottel Baleston

Explore more resources and join the journey at thejewishroad.com. Dive deeper into Mottel Baleston’s teaching at messiahnj.org or on YouTube by searching “Mottel Baleston”- and discover how God’s promises to Israel still shape our faith today.

Why would God restore Israel to the Land if they don’t believe in Jesus? That’s the question many Christians wrestle with - and the one Ezekiel 36 answers head-on.

In this wide-ranging conversation with filmmaker and Bible teacher Stephen Briggs of Hatikva Films, we explore the prophetic timeline of Israel’s restoration, the continuity of God’s covenant with Abraham, and the flaws in replacement theology that blur the story of Scripture.

Together we trace how the Hebrew nuances of Genesis 12, the promises of Ezekiel 36, and the disciples’ question in Acts 1 all reveal the same truth: God’s faithfulness comes before Israel’s faith.

Stephen shares insights from life in Jerusalem, stories from the “Blessing, Curse, or Coincidence” film series, and a clear-eyed view of what God is doing in our generation.

Whether we’re talking about prophecy, politics, or discipleship, the message is the same - the restoration of Israel is the greatest evidence that God keeps His promises.

Key Takeaways

• God’s covenant with Israel is unconditional and still active.
• Ezekiel 36 sets the divine order: regather first, renew next.
• Israel’s unbelief magnifies God’s grace, not His absence.
• Replacement theology collapses when read against Scripture’s storyline.
• Modern Israel’s return is the stage for future spiritual renewal.
• Believers are invited to pray, comfort, give, and go.
• God’s faithfulness to Israel confirms His faithfulness to us.

Chapter Markers 00:00 – Cold open + welcome 02:10 – Introducing Stephen Briggs: filmmaker, Jerusalem resident 07:35 – God’s faithfulness and the modern return of Israel 13:20 – Genesis 12 and the Hebrew meaning of “bless” and “curse” 18:55 – Ezekiel 36: the order of restoration and renewal 26:40 – The flaw in replacement theology 33:25 – The “Israel Effect” and history’s witness 39:45 – Acts 1: the disciples’ question and God’s timeline 47:10 – Practical response: pray, comfort, give, go 52:00 – Closing reflections and resources

If you’ve never seen the Bible in full color, it’s time to walk the ancient paths yourself. Join us in Israel this March 21–31 and experience the story where it all began. Stand where the prophets spoke, where Yeshua walked, and where God’s promises are still unfolding. Space is limited - visit thejewishroad.com/israel to learn more and reserve your spot.

Want to see how God’s promise to bless those who bless Israel is playing out in history? Watch the full film America and the Israel Effect - free from Revelation Media. Go to get.revelationmedia.org/watchtheisraeleffect.

To explore more of Stephen Briggs’ work and the Blessing, Curse, or Coincidence series, visit israel-matters.com or follow the Israel Matters podcast on YouTube and Spotify.

Why did Paul end his masterpiece in Romans with a promise that “all Israel will be saved”? What does that mean - and has it already happened, or is it still to come?

In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Michael Brown, author of Our Hands Are Stained with Blood and host of The Line of Fire, we trace how Romans 9–11 reveals the continuity of God’s plan for Israel and the nations.

Dr. Brown unpacks Paul’s argument verse by verse, explains why replacement theology opened the door to antisemitism in church history, and clarifies how “all Israel” refers to a future national turning to Messiah - not merely a cumulative remnant.

We also talk about the surge of antisemitism after October 7, the confusion in the modern church, and why believers must recover a biblical vision of Israel’s role in redemptive history. This isn’t a side issue. It’s the center of the gospel’s story of mercy.

Key Takeaways

• Romans 11 completes the gospel logic: if Israel’s rejection brought salvation to the world, her acceptance will bring life from the dead.
• “All Israel” means a future national turning, not just a historical remnant.
• The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable - for Israel and for the Church.
• Replacement theology helped pave the way for centuries of antisemitism.
• Understanding Israel clarifies the gospel’s continuity from Abraham to today.
• The Church’s calling is to provoke Israel to envy, not erase her identity.
• God’s covenant faithfulness guarantees Israel’s future redemption.

Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro + welcome to Dr. Michael Brown 05:00 – Antisemitism and replacement theology after October 7 09:30 – Romans 9–11 overview - Paul’s logic for Israel’s future 15:40 – “All Israel will be saved”: what Paul actually meant 18:00 – Grafted in vs. replaced - understanding the olive tree 24:00 – How the Church lost its Jewish roots 31:00 – The rise of antisemitism in a TikTok generation 36:00 – What believers can do now - pray, speak, stand 44:00 – Dr. Brown’s upcoming debates & resource

Romans 11 ends with worship because God’s mercy story ends in faithfulness. “All Israel will be saved” is not wishful thinking - it’s covenant reality. Listen to the full episode, explore more resources at The Jewish Road, join our Israel trip (March 21–31), and become one of The Few who help us bring clarity to the Church and comfort to Israel.

For centuries, a single line from Paul’s letter to the Romans - “not all Israel is Israel” - has been used to rewrite the story of God’s faithfulness.

But was Paul really declaring that the Church replaced Israel? Or was he weeping over his people, trusting that God’s promises still stand?

This episode takes a deep look into Romans 9–11 and Galatians 6, unpacking what Paul meant by “the Israel of God” and how a single mistranslated conjunction has shaped two millennia of confusion.

We’ll explore the grief behind Paul’s words, the endurance of God’s covenants, and the modern drift that has led Christians to read prophecy as poetry and Israel’s story as metaphor.

As anti-Semitism rises and theology grows foggy, it’s time to recover what the Apostle Paul never meant to erase: that Israel’s unbelief doesn’t cancel God’s faithfulness - it magnifies it.

• Paul’s “anguish and unceasing sorrow” in Romans 9 reveals grief, not rejection.
• “Not all Israel is Israel” distinguishes the nation from its remnant, not Israel from the Church.
• God’s covenants - Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New - remain active and irrevocable.
• “The Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16) refers to Jewish believers, not the Church replacing Israel.
• Translation shifts like changing “and” to “even” have fueled replacement theology.
• The Church’s inclusion in God’s plan never meant Israel’s exclusion.
• When we forget Israel, we lose the storyline of our own salvation.

• 00:00 – Why “Not All Israel Is Israel” Is Misunderstood
• 05:00 – Paul’s Heartbreak and the Faithfulness of God
• 14:00 – Israel’s Covenants Still Stand
• 22:00 – The Real Meaning of “The Israel of God”
• 30:00 – How History and Translation Warped the Story
• 40:00 – Why This Matters for the Church Today
• 46:00 – God’s Faithfulness and the Invitation to Clarity

God’s promises to Israel were never revoked - they’re being fulfilled before our eyes. The story of redemption still runs through Jerusalem. Don’t just listen - learn to read Scripture the way Paul wrote it: with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart.

Explore more resources at thejewishroad.com, join us on the journey to Israel, or become one of The Few - standing with us as we help the Church make sense of God’s story for Israel and the nations.

The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in Bethlehem - it begins in Genesis. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to explore how the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, points to one Messiah and one redemptive plan. His new book, Transformed by the Messiah, invites readers to rediscover the power of Scripture as one seamless narrative rather than two disconnected halves.

In this episode, we trace how the Hebrew Scriptures set the stage for the Gospel: Joseph’s betrayal and restoration, the feasts that frame the Kingdom, and the prophetic rhythms that pulse beneath every New Testament page. Jason shows how the Messiah fulfills - not replaces - Israel’s story, inviting both Jew and Gentile into God’s covenant promises.

We also talk about how this restored vision transforms how we live - rooted in God’s faithfulness, connected to His appointed times, and awakened to a Messiah who holds all of Scripture together. The goal isn’t to add something new but to recover what’s been there all along: the unity, beauty, and coherence of God’s Word from beginning to end.

Key Takeaways

• The Bible tells one continuous story of redemption, not two separate Testaments.

• Transformed by the Messiah helps readers see how every part of Scripture points to Yeshua.

• The Old Testament provides the framework; the New Testament reveals the fulfillment.

• Joseph’s life foreshadows Messiah’s rejection, suffering, and ultimate reconciliation.

• The biblical feasts - especially Sukkot - reveal the shape of God’s Kingdom plan.

• Seeing Jesus through His Jewish context restores depth and meaning to our faith.

• Transformation in Messiah is holistic: spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical - reflecting God’s shalom.

Chapter Markers

00:00—Welcome & Israel tour crossover 01:17—Rabbi Jason’s encounter and journey to Yeshua 08:02—Bridging Old and New without “strange fruit” 15:28—Transfiguration and Sukkot explained 20:02—Numbers, gematria, and the “vav” 27:31—Behind the scenes of The Chosen 32:50—Living Jewish after Oct 7 38:58—Simchat Torah and hostages timing 41:52—Sukkah vs. “roof” (Gog) insight 47:27—End-times drift and loving Israel’s Messiah 49:36—From information to formation: practices 54:15—Book release details & where to find it 57:52—Pre-order and why it matters 58:20—Shalom and close

This episode invites you to read the whole Bible in high definition - seeing Yeshua where the story has always pointed. Explore more resources at The Jewish Road, dive deeper through Fusion Global at fusionglobal.org, and pre-order Rabbi Jason Sobel’s new book, Transformed by the Messiah, to experience how the Jewishness of Jesus brings Scripture - and your life - into full color.

When evil boasts, truth must bear witness. After a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater, we sat down with co-creator, Justin Kron, and Israeli believer, David Boskey, for an unfiltered Q&A. The conversation traces the long arc leading to October 7, why the online narrative flipped overnight, and how followers of Jesus should respond without naïveté or despair.

We talk about the spiritual war beneath the politics, the cost of telling the truth, and the aching question of hostages still in captivity. We explore how trauma can open doors for real hope, and why any durable “peace plan” must deal with ideology and spiritual warfare, not just borders.

Finally, we get practical: where to find reliable info, how to disciple the next generation against propaganda, and why churches must speak with clarity. We end with an invitation to pray, to gather, and to stand with Israel in a way that honors Messiah and blesses the nations.

Key Takeaways

• October 7 exposed not just terror but a global information war; propaganda mobilized campuses within hours.
• Evil is real; Scripture frames this as a spiritual battle against what God blesses - including Israel’s ongoing existence.
• Trauma in Israel is ongoing; hostages and a long war have reshaped daily life.
• Durable peace must confront indoctrination, not merely redraw maps.
• The Church’s silence wounds; loving Israel is part of God’s mission to the nations.
• Disciple your people before the internet does; recommend reliable sources and films.
• Practical next steps: pray, learn, gather, and share this film widely.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00 Welcome + why this night mattered (Lexington’s Lyric Theater)
• 03:35 “This time is different” - October 7 and global reactions
• 06:36 Processing trauma in Israel
• 14:34 “Definitive victory” and the ideology question
• 16:48 Bearing witness when terrorists film themselves
• 21:49 The spiritual war behind the headlines
• 26:17 Are we trending toward the last days?
• 31:32 What’s the soul of Israel right now?
• 32:41 How to help: prayer, discipleship, resources
• 39:09 Where to stream October 7
• 41:57 Sheep and goats, and the Church’s call

Watch the October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre film and host a conversation in your community; explore resources at thejewishroad.com; consider joining us in Israel or becoming one of The Few who sustain this work.

We don’t know the problem we have: reading the Bible at the surface. English translations are trustworthy, but they flatten words that Hebrew infused with density, imagery, and connection. We end up missing layers of meaning that would transform how we live.

In this conversation, we explore what happens when Hebrew cracks open the text.

Familiar words you thought you understood suddenly leap off the page. Hope is sturdier, love is covenantal, fear is reframed, faith is embodied. The story of God’s promises comes alive in a way that makes you want to keep digging.

This isn’t about becoming a scholar. It’s about recognizing that the Bible is one unified story and learning how the Hebrew underneath points us more deeply to the God who keeps His promises and to the Messiah who fulfills them.

Key Takeaways

• We often assume we know what biblical words mean, but translation thins their meaning.
• Hebrew restores density, imagery, and connection across the Testaments.
• Reading with Hebrew awareness turns abstract concepts into embodied realities.
• Surface-level reading can keep us from seeing God’s covenant faithfulness.
• The Bible is one story, not two disconnected halves.
• Studying Hebrew words is a practical tool for deeper discipleship.
• This shift leads to sturdier hope, reoriented fear, covenantal love, and faithful living.

Chapter Markers 00:00 — Why Hebrew Matters: Seeing the Problem 02:30 — The Good News Is Even Better 05:40 — How Words Get Flattened in Translation 07:31 — Discovering Hope in Its Original Depth 15:37 — Reframing Fear Through Hebrew Insight 24:03 — God’s Help and Presence in Hebrew 30:56 — Covenant Love That Won’t Let Go 34:38 — Faith That Becomes Faithfulness 44:46 — Practical Next Steps: How to Begin

This episode invites you to move past surface-level Bible reading and see the unified story of God in full color. Explore more resources from thejewishroad.com, come with us to Israel, and consider joining The Few to stand with us in this work.

Check out Melissa’s Hebrew Course for Beginners: Explore Hebrew

Galatians 3 has done a lot of heavy lifting in modern theology. Some say it proves everything is now “spiritual,” that Israel was folded into the church and the land promise dissolved. We open the text and ask: is that what Paul actually says?

Paul’s concern is rescue, not replacement. He confronts the claim that Gentiles need the works of the law to belong. By returning to Abraham, he shows that righteousness has always been by faith and that the blessing promised to the nations reaches its center in the Messiah. That’s inclusion without erasure.

We then trace what Galatians 3 does say - justification by faith, Gentile heirship with Abraham, the law as guardian, one body in Messiah - and what it never says: that the church is the new Israel or that Jewish identity and the land are cancelled. The result is a bigger table, not a different family.

• Justification by faith predates Sinai; Abraham believed and was counted righteous.
• Gentiles are heirs with Abraham through the promised Seed, Messiah Jesus, without identity transfer to “Israel.”
• The law is a guardian, not a ladder; it cannot annul the earlier promise.
• “Neither Jew nor Greek” means equal standing, not uniform roles in redemptive history.
• Paul never says “the church is Israel.” Inclusion doesn’t require erasing Jewish calling.
• The three strands remain - people, place, purpose - brought to coherence in Messiah, not collapsed by Him.
• Romans 9–11 safeguards Israel’s ongoing calling, warning Gentiles against arrogance.

• 00:00 Welcome & Series Setup: “Still Chosen”
• 03:00 Why Galatians? The Rescue Mission Context
• 08:30 Sons of Abraham by Faith (Gal 3:6–9)
• 14:30 Promise vs. Law; the Singular Seed (Gal 3:15–18)
• 21:00 Guardian to the Messiah; Faith as the Doorway (Gal 3:23–26)
• 24:00 “Neither Jew nor Greek”: Unity without Erasure (Gal 3:27–29)
• 31:00 What Paul Doesn’t Say: No Replacement of Israel
• 37:30 Analogies: The Expanded Table & Family Business
• 43:00 Land Promise and Acts 1:6—“Not yet,” not “never”
• 49:00 Lightning Round Q&A and Next Episode Tease

Galatians 3 throws the doors wide to the nations through the Messiah without canceling God’s covenant with Israel. Equal standing at the Father’s table, distinct roles in His unfolding story. Explore more resources at The Jewish Road, consider coming to Israel with us, and if this ministry blesses you, join “The Few” and support the work.