Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity

Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity

Are you a Christian who wants to go deeper into the roots of your faith? In this weekly podcast, your host Stephanie Pavlantos will explore the Hebraic significance of Scripture with teachers and scholars while providing a deeper understanding of Jesus, the Torah, and the Old and New Testaments. We will help you understand Scripture’s meaning through the Hebrew language, culture, and history.

Episodes

April 2, 2025 55 mins
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! TikTok content creator, Laura Metzing is my guest. We had an awesome conversation about the end-times by looking at Revelation 19, Zechariah 14, and Israel. Laura Metzing is a devoted wife, mother, and passionate homesteader who has found fulfillment in creating a life rooted in faith and family. A gifted singer, songwriter, and worship leader, Laura has long used her musical ta...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Sarah WIlliams of Wind of Change Torah Ministries is my guest today. Sarah Williams is the Grant Compliance Officer at The Warriors Refuge, where she plays a vital role in writing and managing grants that fund critical programs for homeless veterans. Her professional journey in this field led her to earn an associate's degree in business management, further strengthening her dedi...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. My guest is Kayte Abaffy. Kayte and I cover a variety of topics such as Biblical parenting, the Millennial faith, cancel culture, anxiety and depression in Millennials, and identity confusion. Kayte Abaffy is an "accidental" documentary producer, a title she defines with her unique journey into the world of film and storytelling. A food enthusiast and former TV actor, Kayte h...
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Simonette and I discuss the Living Word of God/Yeshua, the Gospel, and our body, soul and spirit. Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest today is Simonette Cherepanov. Simonette is a pastoral counselor who emigrated from Venezuela to the United States with her husband and children when she was thirty. With a diverse professional background, she has worked as an EMT, an EKG tech, and a phlebotomist. She is ...
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Hi Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Brittani Ramirez is my guest today. Brittani Ramirez is the heart and soul behind Scribbles and Scriptures, a whole Bible-believing Christian family dedicated to creating and sharing books that honor the true names of Elohim and the Messiah. In a world where mainstream Christian literature often omits these sacred names, Brittani and her family strive to restore them to their ...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is archaeologist Abigail Van Huss. Abigail Van Huss serves as the Assistant Dig Director for the Shiloh excavations for ABR (Associates for Biblical Research). She is ABD (All But Dissertation) in her PhD program at Ariel University and has held roles as Area Supervisor at Tel Rafid and as a member of the Manasseh Hill Country Survey. Abigail has been involved with a...
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 Jessica says: "Spiritual warfare and prayer is about discernment. This is an important tool and character of prayer that we need to be walking in and using all the time. The word armor in Hebrew sounds like the word Sharon. It's spelled S H R I O N. And again, that's meaning to protect, to make secure... The Aramaic to that, is a word called Zanga, Z A N G A H, and that's not just referring to armor, but it's referring to military...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is author, writer, and speaker Terry Murphy. We talked about the wedding betrothal in Scripture, picking up your cross, and the Feast of the Lord as well as her book, A Place for Me in God's Tent. Terry Murphy is a writer and speaker who is passionate about uncovering the clues of God’s presence and wisdom in both His Word and creation. She is dedicated to helping oth...
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Jessica and I talk about spiritual warfare, prayer, and understanding our authority in Christ. Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Jessica Knock. Jessica Knock is a passionate co-founder and seasoned leader in both ministry and broadcasting. Alongside her late husband, Shane Knock, she dedicated over 40 years of service as an itinerant preacher and missionary. Together, they pioneered several impactf...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Today's guest is Pastor Jim Pierce. Pastor Jim Pierce is a devoted pastor and Torah teacher (moreh) based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His deep spiritual journey has been profoundly shaped by the Shema from Deuteronomy 6, which he credits with deepening his relationship with Yeshua and expanding his understanding of the Torah. Through his powerful testimony, Pastor Jim shares ...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Laura Lee. Laura Lee and I discuss narcissism, abuse, deliverance, and our identity in Yeshua. Laura Lee is a Modern-Day Samaritan Woman, deeply committed to guiding others toward the healing and freedom she has experienced through Yeshua. Like the woman at the well in John 4:7-29, Laura Lee was seen by God, confronted by truth, and set free by the transformative ...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Phil Gigliotti as my guest. Dr. Phil and I discuss the book of Hebrews, the Torah, Scripture, and Sheep! Phil is a retired internist and an insightful Bible teacher at Gift of Grace Ministries and One in Messiah on the Messianic LAMB Network. He is a prolific educator, with a wealth of video and audio teachings available on two websites and Yo...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Christine Vales. The Lord gave Christine Vales a deep desire to serve and point others to Him just before the turn of the century.  It has been a beautiful journey and she is still discovering the gifts He planted in her - to use them to serve others and bring glory to Him. ​​ ​Christine and her husband, Carlos, began exploring the Hebrew roots of their Christian f...
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How much do we really know about Luke from the New Testament? Is Matthew one about the genealogy of Yeshua through Joseph or Mary? Andrew answers these and more questions on this week's episode of Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. Andrew Gabriel Roth is a historian, scholar, and passionate advocate for biblical history and archaeology. He is widely recognized for his deep expertise in the languages of the Bible, particularl...
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Today, Rachel and I discuss worship, the Psalms, and Hope Acres--Matt and Rachel's campground in Utah. Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. This week my guest Rachel Lish talks about walking away from the Mormon church and being healed from depression. Rachel and Matt are worship leaders who lead a traveling ministry and own a campground called Hope Acres, where visitors can vacation and celebrate the Lord’s Feas...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. My guest is Dejah Phillips. We are discussing misunderstandings of Scripture from the Nephilim to Shabbat. We take a look at scripture through the lens of Hebrew culture, history, and language. Dejah is a digital creator with a strong presence on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, amassing a following of over 80,000. As a Messianic Jew, Dejah views social media as her mission fi...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest today is Simonette Cherepanov. Have you seen Disney's Inside Out 2? Simi talks about that movie as it relates to our emotions and thoughts. We also discuss how Yahweh described Himself in Exodus 34 and why this should give us peace. Simonette is a pastoral counselor who emigrated from Venezuela to the United States with her husband and children when she was thirty. Wi...
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Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! My guest is Rachel Links Kushner. Today, Rachel and I are discussing Hanukkah and how Messiah is the Light of the world. Rachel Kushner is the Chief Enthusiasm Officer of Links to Messiah, where she brings a unique blend of passion, faith, and experience to her role. Raised in a Messianic Jewish home, Rachel has the special perspective of celebrating both Jewish and Christian ...
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Did you know some constellations have been changed from their God-given names and meanings? Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. My guest, Shauna Manfredine, has been teaching on Archaeo-Astronomy from a biblical perspective for many years. Shauna and Mark Manfredine are the co-founders of Lighted Way Ministries. Their journey with Torah began in the late 1990s, and since 2007, they have been dedicated to full-ti...
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Has God ever supernaturally healed you? Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity. This week my guest Rachel Lish talks about walking away from the Mormon church and being healed from depression. Rachel and Matt are worship leaders who lead a traveling ministry and own a campground called Hope Acres, where visitors can vacation and celebrate the Lord's Feasts. A gifted psalmist, Rachel began writing music at just five...
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