Our Hope Podcast
by Chosen People Ministries
Our Hope is a place for accessible discussions about Israel and the Bible, as well as a resource for people who want to share their faith more effectively and compassionately with the Jewish community. This Chosen People Ministries production is hosted by Abraham Vazquez.
Episodes
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What Are the Signs of the End Times?
For thousands of years, there have been many perspectives on the end times across different cultures and expressions of faith. Can we know for certain what is going to happen in the end, and what signs precede it? Are there events we can expect to take place before the Lord returns, and does He...
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Free Will and God's Sovereignty
What is the relationship between the sovereignty of God and human choice or free will? The Bible tells us God always accomplishes His plans according to His will. But it also tells us humans have a role to play in accordance with our choices. How can these two seemingly paradoxical ideas work...
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What Is Heaven?
Contemporary culture provides a variety of views of heaven—from pearly gates to sitting on clouds, strumming harps, and wearing wings. Different world religions offer an array of descriptions often characterizing heaven as a place of perfect peace and happiness, absent of pain and suffering, and...
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What Is Hell?
The Bible speaks of a place of judgment known as hell. This concept is difficult for those who believe the Scriptures and those who do not. Some reject the idea of a loving God sending anyone to such a place. Others fear they or those they love could end up there. Still, anyone who follows Jesus...
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What Is Spiritual Warfare?
The apostle Paul said it best: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). As followers of Jesus, we recognize we are...
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What Is Death?
From grieving the death of a loved one to pondering our own mortality, death is a defining feature of human experience after sin entered creation. Death is ever-present in the world, but how should we think about it? Many people today view death as a normal, even good, part of the cycle of life....
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What Does It Mean to Be Created in God's Image?
We naturally ponder what it means to be human. The biblical answer begins with this beautiful truth: all human beings are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26–27). This statement is incredibly rich and foundational to God’s work of redemption. Our guest is Rabbi Neal Surasky, who leads a...
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The Holy Spirit in Jewish Literature and Scripture
The Holy Spirit is prominent throughout the Bible. In the Hebrew Scriptures, He filled certain individuals for a specific time or task. He indwells followers of Yeshua, making us ever more like Him. The New Testament ascribes several roles to the Spirit, including revealing truth, interceding…
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God the Son—Yeshua’s Humanity and Deity
“Who is Yeshua?” is one of the most important and profound questions a person can ask. The Scriptures, in both Old and New Testaments, affirm He is both God and human. This truth may seem difficult to accept or even grasp, but it is essential to His role as Messiah. Only God incarnate could pay…
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Does the Old Testament Allow for the Trinity?
God’s triune nature is one of the most puzzling and misunderstood of biblical teachings. Many, especially within the traditional Jewish community, claim this understanding of God is idolatrous and contradicts the Hebrew Scriptures. Others condemn affirming God’s triune nature as just plain…
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Standing with the Jewish Community
From the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition to the indifference of many European churches during the Holocaust, Jewish people have historically experienced the pain of antisemitism from the church. This difficult history between the church and the Jewish community has caused many Jewish people to...
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Celebrating Israel's Birthday
April 25, 2023 will mark seventy-five years since Israel’s independence in 1948. Israel’s national rebirth after World War II is a testimony of God’s faithfulness to bring His people back to the land He promised them. To commemorate this historical milestone, we have invited a special guest, Pat...
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Making Disciples
God uses people with all kinds of different backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Wherever we live and work, He invites us to be part of His mission. We all have a role to play in bringing the good news of eternal life in the Messiah Yeshua to all the world. In this episode, we interview Tom and...
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Grieving with Hope
One of the most difficult challenges we face in life is losing someone we love. We all go through grief at some point. This necessary process allows us to express the pain we feel after loss. Healthy grieving helps us come to terms with what happened and move forward in life. This episode,...
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Trusting Messiah in Our Suffering
“How can God be loving and allow suffering?” is one of the most difficult theological questions there is. Though we may not know why we suffer, we do not suffer alone. Yeshua Himself is called “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3). When enduring the inevitable trials of life,...
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Following Messiah
Wondering how God can use the events of your life for His glory? Putting our trust in the Messiah is only one step in our spiritual journey. God is always at work, making us more like His Son, Yeshua. In this episode, we hear from three Messianic Jewish believers. · Len Rosenberg grew up in a...
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Be Not Afraid
Time and again, Scripture tells us not to be afraid. Fear often stems from a lack of trust in God. Sometimes we need a reminder that the Lord loves us and is in control. Though we will certainly face pain and challenges, we need not give in to fear. We invited Darlene Line to discuss this…
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Love One Another
When we put our trust in Yeshua, we become part of the body of Messiah—the global community of people who believe in Jesus. It is also crucial to join a local congregation where we can worship together, study God’s Word, and love one another. Community can also be messy, and conflict is…
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The Heart of Worship
The Bible depicts God in a way that leads to awe and worship. He is the king of the universe who is loving and merciful (Exodus 34:6–7). God is transcendent—yet He chooses to draw near to us. Worship, the natural response to God’s generosity, is central to who we are as human beings. In this...
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Prayer & Fasting
Prayer is one of the most important aspects of our faith in Messiah—and yet, it is often complicated and misunderstood. The same can be said for fasting, which is arguably the less popular spiritual discipline. If you have ever wondered how we should pray or why we fast, then you will definitely...
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How To Study the Bible
The Bible is a book like no other—it tells us who God is, who we are, and how to live. God said, “So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11). In…
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Immersion & Baptism
In the New Testament, many people are immersed (or baptized) after putting their trust in Yeshua. This practice today carries much historical baggage, especially for Jewish people, because of the church’s history of forced conversions. Immersion, however, is rooted in Old Testament purification...
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What is Repentance?
Repentance—turning to God—is central to the gospel. This act may be difficult, as it means facing our sin and admitting we were wrong. Thankfully, repentance also paves the way for healing. God delights to forgive us and make us new (Isaiah 1:18). Repentance is part of starting to follow Yeshua,...
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When Will the Messiah Come?
The Hebrew Scriptures tell us much about who the Messiah would be and what He would do. The prophet Daniel also foretold, with amazing specificity, when the Messiah would come. In just a few verses, he laid out God’s plan for Israel, including their return from exile, the rebuilding of Jerusalem,...
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Bethlehem: Birthplace of the Messiah
References to Bethlehem often appear in Christmas songs, cards, and devotionals. The prophet Micah wrote that Israel’s future ruler would be born in Bethlehem (Mic 5:2–5a). These verses, though, do much more than just name the Messiah’s birthplace. They also indicate the Messiah’s eternal nature...
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The Prince of Peace
One of the most well-known messianic prophecies, Isaiah 9:6 calls the Messiah “the Prince of Peace.” This title, when applied to Jesus, has been a source of hope and encouragement for many. Our world yearns for peace, especially during the holiday season, but what exactly is peace and how does...
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The Messiah in the Tanakh
Hearing Messianic prophecy is a key turning point for many Jewish people who believe in Jesus. God’s Word is powerful, and through it, they come to realize that only Yeshua fits what the prophets wrote about the Messiah. In this episode, we listen to the testimonies of three Jewish believers in...
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Jesus, Our Rabbi
As we read through the Gospels, one of the things we see Jesus doing most often is teaching. His disciples even called him “Rabbi.” By the first century, rabbi was the title of a religious teacher and indicated the respect His followers had for Him as their teacher and guide. This role also...
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The Messiah as Messenger of the Lord
Yeshua brought Israel God’s message about the kingdom and the forgiveness of sins. When Scripture refers to the Messiah as God’s messenger, this includes both His teaching and His role in the final judgment. In this episode, we dive into Malachi 3:1 and 4:1–5, which speak of a messenger who will...
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The Messianic Outpouring of the Spirit
In this episode, we turn to Joel 2:28–32. In this passage, the prophet spoke about the Messianic outpouring of God’s Spirit. During the end times, the Spirit will come on all people and everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved. Our guest, Randall, helps us better understand this passage and...
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The Suffering Messiah in the Psalms
Few books of the Bible speak as much about the Messiah as the book of Psalms. In this episode, we discuss what Psalms 86, 87, and 88 tell us about the Messiah’s suffering, death, and resurrection. Our guest is Robert Walter, the New York regional director for Chosen People Ministries.
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The Shepherd of Israel
In the Bible, the shepherd is a common image of the Messiah. One of the clearest examples of this is Ezekiel 34:20–31, which speaks of a descendant of David who will care selflessly for Israel, like a shepherd does for his sheep. We have invited returning guest Rich Freeman, DMin, who is the...
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The Son of David
In this episode, Chosen People Ministries president Dr. Mitch Glaser introduces messianic prophecy and shares how it has shaped his life. We also examine what Psalm 89 and 2 Samuel 7:12-14 say about the Messiah, Israel’s deliverer and king.
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I'm Jewish, why do I need Jesus?
Within Judaism, many believe that if you study the Torah, do good deeds, and give to charity, you can be assured that you are in right standing with God—but the Tanakh indicates otherwise! In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, we are going to dig deeper into the Hebrew Scriptures and...
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Is Religion Man-made?
How do we know which way is the correct way to God? Is religion just a manmade concept? We explore these questions in this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, featuring Feinberg Center professor, Dr. Rich Flashman. Listen to this episode now!
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Is Christianity Anti-Torah?
One common objective to Jesus being the Messiah is that many believe He was against the Torah—but is that actually true? In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, we have invited first-time guest Dr. Daniel Nessim to share with us about Yeshua's teachings regarding the Torah and what His...
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Can We Trust the New Testament?
How do we know the New Testament is just as trustworthy as the Hebrew Scriptures? 🤔 In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, Dr. Darrell Bock from Dallas Theological Seminary shares how the New Testament was compiled, how it aligns with the Hebrew Scriptures, and how we know that it is…
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Is Jesus the Jewish Messiah?
Some Jewish people come to faith in Yeshua after a time of intense research, digging into both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament to find the truth for themselves. In this week’s episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, we are sharing three testimonies from Jewish intellectuals who discovered the...
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Does Believing in Jesus Lead to Antisemitism?
The church's history of antisemitism has led many Jewish people to believe Jesus was antisemitic—but the Gospel accounts tell us a different story! In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, Israeli staff member Moti Vaknin shares how he realized that believing in Jesus should never lead to...
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Did Jesus Fulfill the Messianic Prophecies?
How do we know for certain that Yeshua is the prophesied Messiah? In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, Chosen People Ministries' staff member Robert Walter helps us unpack how Jesus fulfills the Messianic prophecies in the Tanakh, or Old Testament. Listen now!
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Is Believing in Jesus Idolatry?
The incarnation, or the idea of God becoming a man, sounds idolatrous to many Jewish people. In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast, we are tackling the question of whether believing in Jesus is idolatry with one of our staff members from the UK, Fiona Sorbala.
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I'm a Good Person, Why Do I Need Jesus?
During this all-new season of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, we are answering some of the toughest questions we have received at Chosen People Ministries, starting with, "I'm a good person, so why do I need Jesus?" Listen to this episode now!
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Making For Messiah
We have reached the 50th episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙! As we close this season, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we are using digital media to share the message of Yeshua! Listen to this episode now at the link in our bio. 🎧
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A Jewish Navy Vet Encounters Yeshua
You may have heard Israel Cohen's story before, but not like this! In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast 🎙, we interviewed this Navy veteran who is also one of our longest-serving staff members! Listen to his touching and humorous story of faith now!
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A New Creation in Messiah
Hear three inspiring testimonies from Jewish believers in Jesus in this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast.
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Israel: Evidence of God's Promises
In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast, Dr. Michael Brown shares how we know the rebirth of Israel is a true fulfillment of prophecy.
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Messianic Jews in the Holocaust
Yom HaShoah begins this Wednesday at sundown. In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast, we feature a special lecture from Dr. Mitch Glaser about the impact of the Holocaust on Messianic Jewish believers in Warsaw, Poland.
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Passover and the Resurrection
Digital apologist Jennifer Miles shares with us about the hope we have because of Yeshua's resurrection! Listen to the full episode now.
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Passover In The New Testament
In this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast, we have invited back Messianic leader Dennis Karp to tell us what the New Testament reveals about Passover.
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Gentiles, Israel, and Cancel Culture
Author and speaker, Esther Allen, and Feinberg Center student, Michael, explain what godly support for Israel should look like in this week's episode of Our Hope Podcast.
About this show
Our Hope is a place for accessible discussions about Israel and the Bible, as well as a resource for people who want to share their faith more effectively and compassionately with the Jewish community. This Chosen People Ministries production is hosted by Abraham Vazquez.
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