Episode 106 - Links To Messiah (featuring Rachel Kushner)

Hanukkah
Written By Matt Davis
 

Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.


Summary

In this conversation, Ron and Matt Davis interview Rachel Kushner, the CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Links to Messiah. They discuss Rachel's background growing up in a Messianic Jewish home, the inspiration behind her ministry, and the importance of bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments.

Rachel shares how Links to Messiah provides resources and activities for families to engage with Jewish holidays and traditions, helping them understand the Jewish roots of their faith. The conversation highlights the significance of family engagement and the joy of learning about the Bible in a fun and interactive way.

Takeaways

  • Links to Messiah is a ministry that provides resources and activities for families to engage with Jewish holidays and traditions.

  • The ministry aims to bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, helping families understand the Jewish roots of their faith.

  • Family engagement is crucial in teaching children about the Bible and creating a lifelong relationship with Jesus.

  • Learning about the Bible can be fun and interactive, and it doesn't have to be boring.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

02:49 - Rachel's Background

05:49 - Rachel's Father's Story

07:23 - Links to Messiah Ministry

10:01 - Connecting the Hebrew Scriptures to Yeshua Jesus

12:01 - The Importance of Family Engagement

15:45 - Bridging the Gap between the Old and New Testament

19:51 - The Role of Links to Messiah in Equipping Families

21:24 - Rachel's Enthusiasm and Joy

23:04 - Upcoming Events and Resources

25:02 - Closing Remarks

Many thanks to our friend, Joshua Aaron, for permission to use his song, “Every Tribe” as our Season 6 bumper music intro. You can listen to more of his music at joshuaaaron.tv.

And thank you to Joshua Royal, for writing our closer song now running six seasons straight. Listen to him at Joshua Royal Music.

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