Interview: Dr. Michael Brown - Jesus, Jews and Hebrew Roots

Send us Fan MailMeet Dr. Michael Brown, a prolific author, apologist, radio host, and Jewish follower of Jesus with an amazing story. Our conversation covered a range of topics, from his personal testimony to his insights on Messianic Judaism and Torahism, to advice on how Christians can walk out their faith in a balanced, biblical way. Dr. Brown ResourcesBooks:Our Hands Are Stained with Blood60 Questions Christians Ask About Jewish Beliefs and Practices Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus – Vol. 4: New Testament Objections Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus – Vol. 5: Traditional Jewish ObjectionsWebsites:Ask Dr. BrownReal MessiahDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)CHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:58 Dr. Brown’s testimony, reconciling his Jewishness with his faith10:48 Sharing the Gospel with Jews, thoughts on Tovia Singer17:00 Are some Jews afraid they need to stop being Jewish to follow Christ?20:26 Thoughts on Hebrew Roots (Torahism, Gentiles who keep Torah)26:36 The Jewish Temptation: It will fascinate, stimulate, complicate, suffocate33:55 Jewish and Gentile believers: Unity in a balanced approach41:01 Do Gentiles become Israelites when they come to faith?44:54 What about the Black Hebrew Israelites? Identity and unity47:43 Messianic Judaism49:00 Is keeping the Mosaic traditions a slippery slope? Red flags52:30 What are Hebrew Roots folks missing? A challenge60:15 Helpful resources from Dr. Brown