Who are all these people embracing the Torah, and where do I find them? If you’ve been asking that question, then we have some answers in these podcasts! Reunion Roadmap is a 50-minute podcast produced several times monthly to feature the people of the emerging House of Joseph, and many others across the spectrum of people who worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The show airs each Saturday and Sunday evening on Hebraic Roots Radio (https://www.hebrootsradio.com/), after which we up ...
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Prayer
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How do we maintain a continuous attitude of prayer? Before asking that question, we might want to start with asking what exactly prayer is. That's the nature of this discussion between Elder Barry Phillips and Strategic Prayer Director Ron Runyon. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North Ame…
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Israel Connections: Revis Daggett - The Shadow of the Inquisition
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Was Christopher Columbus Jewish? If so, did his voyage of discovery in 1492 have any connection to his Jewish identity? That’s one of the questions Revis Daggett addresses in this enlightening conversation about the Anusim (Hidden Jews) of the Americas. As a native of West Texas, Revis began to encounter clues about these children of Israel whose a…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Brokenness
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Why do we expect to have easy lives when we become disciples of Messiah Yeshua? There's a process of maturity involved in making us ready to be and do the things our Creator intends for us. Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips share their thoughts on that process - and along the way provide some surprising insight. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap…
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Israel Connections: Teshuva Music - Singing of Zion in Tennessee
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The Spear Family of Teshuva Music have had quite an adventure in the fall of 2023. They started with a family trip to Israel for Sukkot, and were there when the atrocities of October 7 happened and the war against Hamas began. Sam, Angela, Jonathan, Caleb, and Cyndie Spear share with us what happened during their time in Israel, and what they have …
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Entitled Miracles
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What does God think about us when we show little appreciation for the things He has done for us? The story of Israel in the wilderness gives us some answers to that question. Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate those answers and make some applications for us in this penetrating discussion. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have mor…
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Israel Connections: Susanne Ratcliffe - Stones of Wrath, The Twins
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What's the connection between Argentina and Denmark, and what does that connection have to do with Israel's Lost Tribes? Author Susanne Ratcliffe can tell you! Susanne's latest novel, Stones of Wrath: The Twins, is the second part of a trilogy about a mysterious artefact somehow linked to ancient Israel. In this new novel, she carries forward the s…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Water and Spirit
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When did Yeshua mean when he said that we must be born of "water and spirit" to enter the Kingdom of God? Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss that question by looking at wider meanings of water and spirit in the Word, starting in the first chapter of Genesis. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney …
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Laura Lee: Healing the Shepherds to Heal the Sheep, part 3
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Do pastors and spiritual leaders need counseling and deliverance? Of course they do! They suffer from the same problems as everyone else. Sadly, they may be the last ones to get help because they are so focused on helping others. That's why Laura Lee has a vision to help the shepherds get the healing and deliverance they need. In this final part of…
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Laura Lee: Healing the Shepherds to Heal the Sheep, part 2
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It’s bad enough that anyone would suffer extreme trauma and abuse as a child, so how much worse can it be when such a person tries to get help, only to find that the persons they trust only make the problem worse? Laura Lee can tell you about that; it’s part of her journey toward freedom and healing from the pains that plagued her for much of her l…
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Laura Lee: Healing the Shepherds to Heal the Sheep, part 1
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Is anyone beyond redemption and healing? Laura Lee would tell you no, but it's a long, hard journey. She has travelled that road, first suffering through an abusive childhood, and then dealing with the manifestations of that abuse in the form of addictions and dysfunctional relationships. That's why she calls herself the Modern Day Samaritan Woman,…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Apples and Fire
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It's traditional to enjoy apples and honey at Rosh Hashana in expectation of a sweet new year, but is there more to this tasty Jewish custom? Is there are deeper spiritual significance that speaks to the high regard our God has for His people Israel - both the native born and those adopted into the covenant? That's the topic of conversation in this…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Presumption or Faith
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People of faith should step out in faith - as long as they are doing so in obedience to God rather than in obedience to their own desires. How do we know the difference? That's an important question Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this midrash. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yose…
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Israel Connections: Dr. Gayle Timberlake - Festival In A Box
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If you were just beginning to wonder about the festivals Yeshua celebrated and whether they have any meaning for Christians, where would you go to get answers? Dr. Gayle Timberlake has a suggestion: take a look at the Simka Foundation, which not only offers teachings on the Feasts of the Lord, but also has resources to help people celebrate the Fea…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Rain on the Just and the Unjust
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We may never get satisfactory answers about why bad things happen to good people, and why good things happen to bad people. That doesn't mean we should walk away from God and blame Him for every injustice. What it does mean is that we should keep on asking God the hard questions, just as Barry Phillips and David Jones do in this conversation record…
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Israel Connections: Kevin Jessip - From Repentance to Reformation
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Everyone probably knows a pastor or ministry leader, and everyone knows a successful business owner. It’s likely that everyone has met a government consultant at some point. Those who meet Kevin Jessip have met all of those in one person – and they’ve also met a former gang member! Kevin comes from a long line of pastors, so it’s no surprise that h…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Foundations Crumble
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What are God's people supposed to do when everything good and normal is called into question? How do we live when the things we used to rely on are no longer reliable? Barry Phillips and David Jones put some thought to those questions as our world changed in 2020. The points they raised then are still valid now as the changes in our world continue …
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Israel Connections: Bob O'Dell - Five Years with Orthodox Jews
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What is it that keeps Christians and Jews from getting to know one another on a meaningful level? There are obvious differences, but there are also many points of connection, as Bob O’Dell has learned over the years. Bob joins us to talk about his book, Five Years With Orthodox Jews: How Connecting With God’s People Unlocks Understanding of God’s W…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Worship
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Is there are prescribed form of worship? Does true worship require music? What is more important: presentation or performance? Is there a particular culture of worship, or does worship reflect the culture of the worshippers? These are among the questions Ed Boring and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation about worship. Thanks for listeni…
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Kevin Jessip: From Repentance to Reformation, part 5
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What happens when we do church by formula instead of by the living Word of God and the breath of His Spirit? Kevin Jessip has some thoughts on that, and on a number of other issues impacting God’s people – Christians and Jews – in these turbulent days. In this concluding segment of our conversation, Kevin shares his ideas on where we are going, as …
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Kevin Jessip: From Repentance to Reformation, part 4
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What does Yeshua mean when He says, “the least of these My brethren” (Matthew 25:40)? Is He talking about Christians, or about His Jewish kin? Kevin Jessip emphasizes that our Jewish Messiah most certainly was referring to the Jewish people. With that in mind, how should we interact with Jewish people and the State of Israel today? That’s where we …
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Kevin Jessip: From Repentance to Reformation, part 3
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What’s the difference between a mantle and an anointing? Kevin Jessip learned the difference from German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. He shares that with us in this third part of our conversation, and then goes on to share how he has walked out the anointing God placed on him through solemn assemblies such as The Return in Washington, DC, and The Tr…
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Kevin Jessip: From Repentance to Reformation, part 2
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What’s an armor bearer? We read in the Bible about the armor bearer of Jonathan, son of King Saul, who accompanied him everywhere to help carry his burdens and to ensure he had everything he needed to go into battle. The armor bearer even fought alongside him in battle. Now imagine what an armor bearer does for a ministry leader, and you have an id…
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Kevin Jessip: From Repentance to Reformation, part 1
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Everyone probably knows a pastor or ministry leader, and everyone knows a successful business owner. It’s likely that everyone has met a government consultant at some point. Those who meet Kevin Jessip have met all of those in one person – and they’ve also met a former gang member! Kevin comes from a long line of pastors, so it’s no surprise that h…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Disagreement
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Is it possible to disagree with someone, but still like them? What if the disagreement is over a deeply held belief - such as which holidays to celebrate, which political candidate to support, and which doctrines to follow? Disagreements come at us from all directions. The real test is how we handle them, as Barry and David discuss in this midrash.…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Life of Worship
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What is the definition of worship? We're supposed to worship our God, but do we have to have certain components like music and dance to make it "legitimate" worship? Are acts of kindness considered worship? These are questions Barry Phillips and David Jones consider in their conversation about a life of worship. Thanks for listening to Reunion Road…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Reflections of Av
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What is restoration? How do we achieve it? Is it true that the way we view history shapes how we walk out our future? If it is true, then we would be wise to learn about our past - the bad things as well as the good. This is the framework of the conversation Barry Phillips and David Jones share about the 9th of Av - the Fast of the Fifth Month ment…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Grace
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What do you know about grace? Is it an undeserved gift we receive, or something that requires action? Or is it something that empowers us to take action? These are among the questions Barry Phillips and David Jones ask in their conversation about one of those foundational elements of our faith walk that we probably don't understand very well. Thank…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Context
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Context is everything when it comes to understanding the scriptures. But what exactly is context? Is it simply reading an entire chapter, or studying related passages? That helps, but a serious contextual study takes into account the historical, linguistic, and cultural context surrounding the text. That's what Frank Houtz and David Jones explain i…
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Revis Daggett: The Shadow of the Inquisition, part 5
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There’s an interesting prophecy from Obadiah that is becoming relevant in our day: "The exiles of Jerusalem, who are in Sepharad, will possess the cities of the Negev." Obadiah 1:20b Sepharad is the Hebrew name for Spain, and the origin of the name for Sephardic Jews who trace their ancestry to Spain and Portugal. Many of those Jewish families have…
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Revis Daggett: The Shadow of the Inquisition, part 4
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Could it be that David Crockett was fighting against the Spanish Inquisition when he died at the Battle of the Alamo? Could the Texas Revolution have been a war against the long arm of the Inquisition? That may not be as strange as it sounds, considering the impact of the Inquisition in scattering the Jews of Spain to the New World and pursuing the…
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Revis Daggett: The Shadow of the Inquisition, part 3
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Why is it that Mexican grandmothers don’t want to talk about their families’ history? Could it be that there is a Jewish element in their ancestry, and they are still afraid it might be discovered? This is one of the topics Revis Daggett addresses in the third part of our conversation about the Hidden Jews, or Anusim, of the Americas. As she explai…
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Revis Daggett: The Shadow of the Inquisition, part 2
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Was Christopher Columbus Jewish? If so, did his voyage of discovery in 1492 have any connection to his Jewish identity? That’s one of the questions Revis Daggett addresses in this second part of our conversation. Revis has learned much about the Anusim (Hidden Jews) of the Americas, and in her learning, she has arrived at conclusions about the clue…
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Revis Daggett: The Shadow of the Inquisition, part 1
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Remember Cinderella? She’s a servant in her own home, oppressed by her adopted family, and unable to access her true identity as her father’s heir. We like that story because Cinderella finally steps into her noble identity and receives everything that has been kept from her. But it’s a fairy tale, right? Nothing like that could ever happen in real…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Restoring Sheep
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We're supposed to help our brothers and sisters and neighbors, and Yeshua gave us some good teaching about who our neighbors and brethren are. We're also supposed to help the poor, the sick, and the suffering. But what do we do if those in need of help don't want to make any effort toward getting the relief, healing, or whatever else they need? Are…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Torah and the Ruach
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We learn many very good things in the church. That's a point we don't always remember when we begin to understand the Hebraic or Jewish roots of our faith and start learning how the Torah applies to us all. That's why it's good to go back from time to time and see if there's anything important we might have missed in our transition from traditional…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: I'm Here. Now What?
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Have you figured out the meaning of life? If so, you probably won't need to listen to this conversation with Barry Phillips and David Jones. But in case you still have some questions about why God put you on this earth, our Elders share some thoughts and observations that just may be useful. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more res…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Tests of Summer
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Does God expect us to rejoice when it's hot and we're tired? That's an important question. If we have trouble being nice to God when we're back in our daily routine and it's hard and uncomfortable, then how can we be nice to other people? So how do we cope with the long, hot days of summer, when the joyful spring feasts of Passover and Shavuot are …
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Understanding Adversity
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In 2017, in the midst of a devastating series of natural disasters that struck the United States, Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips wrestled with the difficult questions that always come up in such circumstances - questions like - Why do bad things happen - especially to good people? Is God's judgment the reason for adversity? Are extreme disasters si…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Plumb Line Righteousness
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Is morality dependent on circumstances, or is there an objective standard? What does God think about situational ethics? Is there an unchanging standard of behavior for God's people, or does the standard change with time and cultural norms? We may not want to think about this topic, but it's necessary because our answers to these questions - both i…
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Israel Connections: The Israel Summit Roundup
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What happened at the first annual Israel Summit in Tennessee? Al McCarn and David Altman were two of the B'ney Yosef North America representatives at the Summit. In this roundtable discussion with Tzefania Pappas and Solomon Lopez of Beyond the Mountain, Al and David share some insights and action points from this historic event. Historic? Yes - an…
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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 3
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We expect to find blatant anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment in places like progressive college campuses and radical Islamic countries, but what are we supposed to do when such sentiment pops up in a public school in rural North Carolina? That’s the question that opens this final part of our conversation with Bev Hall. She also has a heart for h…
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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 2
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Bev Hall has a heart for guiding children in God’s truth. That’s what inspired her to become a teacher, and it’s what inspires her to continue teaching after retiring from professional education. These days, Bev not only teaches children on Shabbat and in Sunday church, but also shares what she knows about Torah and how she is blessed to keep it. T…
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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 1
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At the age of 75, Bev Hall doesn't show any signs of slipping into a comfortable retirement! She has already lived a full life, and as a widow and retired educator, no one would blame her for stepping back and relaxing. She explains why in this three-part interview. In the first segment, Bev tells how she found herself confronted with the choice of…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: National Redemption
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What does "redemption" mean? That's another word we use to explain our faith in Messiah Yeshua. We are redeemed people, and that identity shapes our worldview. But do we really know what we are redeemed from, and redeemed to? It's a bigger question that we might realize, as we hear in this conversation with Barry Phillips and David Jones. Thanks fo…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Teshuva and Home
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Do we ever stop to think about the words we learned in our Christian background? Those who grew up in the church are familiar with words like redemption, salvation, and repentance, but do we know what those words mean? That's what Barry Phillips and David Jones talk about in this discussion. There are deep meanings to these words, all rooted in scr…
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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Yosef and Unity
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What was the reason the whole nation of Israel - meaning both Houses of Israel and all twelve tribes - were conquered, exiled, and scattered to every nation on earth? We can name several issues, such as idolatry, wickedness, and unrighteousness, with all the symptomatic sins associated with those things. But what about divisiveness? Psalm 133 speak…
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Israel Connections: Susanne Ratcliffe - Stones of Wrath, The Tapestry
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Fiction may be the most powerful kind of literature. Things that seem unbelievable and outlandish in real life become acceptable and even plausible in a well-written story. This is especially so when such things are woven into the fabric of a novel grounded in historical fact and filled with fascinating characters developed from real people. That’s…
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Israel Connections: Gidon Ariel - In Search of Bridge Builders
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What is the best way to improve Jewish-Christian relations? Gidon Ariel has some excellent ideas about that based on his years of experience as founder and CEO of Root Source, an organization dedicated to promoting respectful relationships between pro-Israel Christians and Jews. This is a crucial topic for everyone who loves Israel, especially in t…
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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath - Israel's Tribes in Cultural Context, part 3
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What is the historical basis for the migration of Israel’s tribes into Europe – and especially the migrations of Dan into Denmark, the country that bears the tribe’s name? That premise is foundational to Susanne Ratcliffe’s novel, Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry. In this final segment of our interview, Susanne discusses what is known about the migrat…
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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath - Israel's Tribes in Cultural Context, part 2
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Authors might describe the process of writing as the process of sharing with their readers the inspiration that moved them to write. Often that inspiration comes from personal experience. The best novels, for example, reflect the author's life journey. That is exactly what we find in Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry, Susanne Ratcliffe's debut novel de…
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