Can You Follow Jesus and Still Be Jewish? | Ep. 19

In this episode of Fulfilled, Rebecca is joined by Aaron Dranoff, host of the Torah Guide Podcast.Aaron shares his journey from growing up culturally Jewish to becoming convinced—through historical evidence and Scripture—that Jesus truly is the Messiah. Together, Rebecca and Aaron explore why belief in Jesus is often such a difficult and emotional step for Jewish people, including the lasting impact of antisemitism and painful chapters of history.They also unpack one of the most common questions Jewish believers wrestle with:Can you follow Jesus and still honor your Jewish heritage?This episode is especially meaningful for anyone who wants to better understand the Jewish roots of Christianity—and for those who care about sharing Jesus with Jewish friends in a way marked by humility, truth, and genuine love.CHAPTERS:01:01 | Aaron’s journey from Judaism to Jesus05:16 | Evidence that Jesus rose from the dead06:48 | Why most Jewish people struggle with Jesus13:27 | Torah, tradition, and Jewish identity today15:14 | Can you follow Jesus and still keep Jewish practices?18:32 | God’s covenants and the promise of a Messiah24:00 | Passover, Jesus, and divine timing28:27 | How to read the Old Testament without getting stuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fulfilledpodcast.substack.com