Episode 1: Introductions

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Purpose 01:28 - Uncovering Ancient Practices 02:26 - Inviting Listeners into the Conversation 03:09 - Background and Intentions 04:53 - Act of Kindness and Sharing Experiences 06:05 - James' Background: Raised Roman Catholic 07:37 - Transition to Assemblies of God Church 08:33 - Questioning Shabbat and Sunday Observance 09:20 - Trauma of Rejection by the Church 10:04 - Act of Kindness and Sharing Love 10:53 - Jon's Background: Pastor's Kid in Charismatic Church 11:48 - Asking Questions and Discovering Sabbath 13:13 - Keeping Sabbath and Exploring Jewish Roots 15:39 - Meeting and Recognizing Each Other 16:17 - Wrapping Up and Looking Forward Takeaways - The Ancient Way podcast explores the journey of living as Gentile followers of a Jewish Messiah and uncovering ancient practices rooted in a Jewish worldview. - The hosts are not here to dictate the right way of practicing faith, but rather to share their experiences and invite listeners on a similar journey. - James shares his experience of being raised Roman Catholic and later questioning the observance of Shabbat and Sunday. - Jon talks about his upbringing as a pastor's kid in a charismatic church and his discovery of the Sabbath through reading and personal exploration.