Some Christians and churches believe that one can care about Biblical Social Justice or Biblical Truth but not about both. Is this true or not? Some Christians and churches believe that caring about ideas like "Social Justice" will make one "woke" or "Liberal?" Is this true or not? Some Christians and churches believe that if one cares about world …

Many Christians and churches believe that all that need to be done to "fix America" is to recite and pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 a bunch of times. Is this true or false? "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries" takes an in-depth look at this old mantra and decides what is just tradition and what is really Biblical about this verse. We also decide is t…

After last week's leak of the Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's rough draft decision on the Dobbs v Jackson's Women Health Organization case which could potentially overturn and/or change Roe v Wade (1973) for everyone. Many people on both sides of the issue are struggling with how to respond to the issue. "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministri…

If you have not heard -- and I am sure that you have -- NCAA women's swimming is awash in controversy (pun intended). An individual born genetically male is in the process of transitioning to being a female. The individual in question has been allowed to compete as a woman even though the transition process has not been finalized and even though th…

There is a BIG LIE being shared around today that it is possible for someone to share "their truth" and for you to share "your truth" at the same time on the same topic. How is that possible? Bottom line ... it is not. Two truths cannot co-exist, but two lies can. And that is what is happening today in this world of situational and subjective ethic…

Numbers can conjure up all sorts of feelings. The number 666 stirs up feelings of EVIL and the anti-Christ. The numbers 3 and 7 are usually people's favorite numbers because they remind people of perfection and the Trinity. So ... what just is wrong with the number 29? Listen to this episode of "Explore Messiah with Messiah Jesus" and find out! Sup…

Many missionaries and evangelists talk a lot but are they really communicating to the people they are trying to reach with the Gospel of Messiah Jesus? Perhaps it is time to ask and answer the question before the hot air of talking gets in the way of true communication. www.tzedakahministries.org info@tzedakahministries.org To support Tzedakah Mini…

Charisma is defined in Psychology Today as the "ability to attract and influence other people." This ability can be used as a positive but it can also be used as a negative -- especially in the religious world. In fact, one of the most popular podcasts (see link below) in the Christian world today describes the rise and fall of the charismatic lead…

Romans 10:1-3 states that the Jewish people have a zeal for God but no knowledge and that they have attempted to establish their own righteousness but not according to God's definition. Is that really true? Are they "really" blind to God in 2021? This is what today's episode of "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries" will seek to uncover and exp…

Does anyone remember Chuck Cunningham? Does anyone remember Jewish missions? Listen to this episode of Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries to see how the "Chuck Cunningham Syndrome" has hit Jewish evangelism. Tom Bosley Link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU87MD0JpX8&t=9s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tz…

Have we been missing some key spiritual thoughts in our lives because we have overlooked some key third verses of hymns and the introductions to psalms? Today's episode of Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Messiah will examine this truth and this reality... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support…

Why do we call our times with God ... "Quiet Times"? My mind is always racing with loud thoughts as God always seems to be speaking to my heart and mind. Is the same true with you or is it just me? Join us as we consider the power of an awesome time with God... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/su…

We have already talked about conspiracy theories on this podcast before; however, this episode is going to discuss conspiracy theories again. Are you ready? They are out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

Since the pandemic begin in 2020, many will arise from their beds ever morning and do a smell test and a taste test. However, do we think to do a soul test in the mornings? In this episode of Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries, we will examine the importance of a soul test in this pandemic-infested world. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

Fievel loves me ... a lot. I am grateful for his love -- especially since I am still grieving the loss of my mom who died in June 2020. However, the reality of his love for me became real when the large bulldog in the adjacent backyard to us began to bark at us when I was taking Fievel for a walk a few days ago. My little chihuahua jumped in front …

Christians and churches are so easily distracted by anything and everything today. We overreact to everything except for the one thing that we should care about on a daily basis ... The Great Commission. Is there anything that can be done? For the world needs to hear one truth from us #TheyNeedJesus! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

When one gets a dog, one discovers so many things. They are stubborn. They are adorable. They are the best. However, I have learned one thing about my Fievel, besides being the smartest and cutest dog in the world, he always seems to think the grass on the other side of my fence is better then the grass on our side! It's not but he tries to sneak h…

I am still learning invaluable lessons from Fievel. This week Fievel taught me that even when we are brave ... we still need God (all the time). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

Grace is more than just a hokey acronym. Grace is more than just an idea. But does anyone really understand the meaning of what Jesus came to give us? Join Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries as we discover the real meaning of grace at this most important season of the year ... and it doesn't have to be at just the Christmas season! --- Suppor…

Dogs are the best. They are called man's (or woman's) best friend for a reason. They offer unconditional love. They cheer you up when you are sad. And while they do occasionally leave special gifts in the house, they always seem sorry for it when you show them that you do not appreciate the gift on the living room carpet. I have also discovered tha…

There is a growing movement in the Messianic world that should greatly concern us all. A method that seeks to change to evangelism to the Jewish people that does not reflect John 14:6. Join Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries as we begin a multi-part series arc into concerning movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

No one is in a forgiving mood right now. Both ends of the political and spiritual spectrum would much rather hurl insults and all sorts of projectiles (sometimes not even metaphorical projectiles) at each other. Yet, forgiveness is one of the most basic concepts taught in Scripture. Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries considers this issue on o…

Syncretism is one of those complicated words that missiologists like to throw around that should and needs to be defined because it is so important to the world of evangelism. Today's episode is going to explore the word and the sin around it. Join us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support…

Can one pair of shoes change anything? Consider what this episode has to say and decide for yourself... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

For many life has been a series of shattered assumptions and dreams but perhaps none more so than those who survived the Holocaust. Explore Messiah with Messiah Jesus (Tzedakah Ministries) examines the burden of shattered assumptions for these Holocaust survivors as it relates to their view of God in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://…

Time slips away faster than anything doesn't it. We can look back and wonder where it went and never find it. However, is there even a meaning to time in this life? What is the purpose of time? Why do we regret lost time more than anything else? Can God provide those answers? Join us in this episode to discover God's purpose of time... --- Support …

People love a good conspiracy theory ... don't they? From the Bilderberg Group to Roswell (Area 51) to fluoride in the water, people love to be suspicious of everyone and everything. Yet, Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries is proposing the first conspiracy theory did not occur with the theory that Elvis, Marilyn and JFK are living on an islan…

Love ... Is It Exciting and New? Or does it mean never having to say your sorry? What exactly is true love and how can we recognize it when we see it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

This episode is a little different than previous episodes of Explore Messiah. The bulk of the episode is the audio version of a video presentation that Dr. Amy Downey (president of Tzedakah Ministries) did a couple of months ago on the topic of "Spiritual Isolation." Spiritual Isolation is still a very relevant topic even at the end of July 2020 an…

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Kanye West's recent evangelism outreach is transformative but also fraught with many concerns including -- (1) Has he been discipled? and (2) How do we in the Jewish evangelism world react to his anti-Semitic tropes from the recent past? Tzedakah Ministries attempts to answer these two questions in this episode. CONTACT: info@tzedakahministries.org…

What can Christians and churches learn from Numbers 25:1-9? Perhaps a great deal more than they might expect? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

In 1954, SCOTUS decided in the Brown vs. Board of Education that school segregation was unconstitutional. However, we seem to be divided and segregated again. In our schools and churches and hearts. What must we do to be a United States of America so that the Gospel of Messiah Jesus can once again be shared to the world? https://mysterysolvedwithme…

Anti-Semitism. An ugly word that no one quite understands or is able to define. Join us today on "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries" as we seek to define it, understand it, and fight it in this world that is increasingly anti-Semitic. Contact Information -- info@tzedakahministries.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

Do men stink or are we attacking the foundation of our moral fiber? Has the #MeToo Movement gone too far? Will the "sissification" of the male gender be the downfall of American Civilization? Can women trust men? Can men trust women? Can we trust each other anymore? Is there any man out there who is trustworthy anymore? Information: info@tzedakahmi…

Why are secular agnostics growing more and more hostile against those who hold to a theistic philosophy? What are they afraid of facing? What do they think is wrong with holding to a both/and view of science and religion? Join us this episode on "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries" as we discuss how Science and Faith are not only compatible b…

December 25? Another Day? Does It Matter? Join in and listen as we consider the topic ... When Was Jesus REALLY Born? For More Information: info@tzedakahministries.org https://mysterysolvedwithmessiahjesus.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/when-was-jesus-born/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support…

Did Jesus really celebrate Hanukkah? If so ... was there any special significance to it? Is it important to Jewish and Christians to understand the story of Jesus and Hanukkah? Learn more about it here on this episode of "Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries."info@tzedakahministries.org--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

Life ... it just sometimes stinks. How should we respond? Is there a right way, a wrong way, a better way? Is there hope? Are there answers?Contact: info@tzedakahministries.orgVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq-jnlEIxoc&index=2&list=PLzl4Q25oDCyjapI-6YBdav7CdJU1eFMt3&t=0s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

Evil is the ultimate "four-letter" word. However, do we really understand what is and what it isn't. Today's episode, especially in light of the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh, will seek to examine the theological and metaphysical concept of the dirtiest of words.Contact Information: info@tzedakahministries.org--- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

The posthumous writings of the brilliant physicist, and Sheldon Cooper's hero, Stephen Hawking have been released. In his final work, Dr. Hawking presents his reasoning for his atheism. However, Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries wonders are they from the mind of a physicist or the emotions of a man who was bound to the illness of ALS (Lou Ge…

Truth is only a five-letter word but it is one of the hardest words to define, understand or recognize. Is it knowable? It is possible? Is it true? Listen to Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries and perhaps find out.Downey Definition of Truth -- "the concept that there are facts, beliefs, ideas that are known to be reliable and/or real as far a…

Sexual Assault is not a political issue. It is spiritual issue. It is a heart issue. Consequently, the one question being missed in this whole discussion is -- "What Would Jesus Say About the #MeToo Movement?" Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries seeks to answer the question.SPECIAL NOTE: http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-me-too-timel…

Why do so many Christians and churches consider the term "social justice" to be an oxymoron at best and a precursor to socialism/Marxism at worst? Why does this term scare people?Some would argue that groups such as ANTIFA have co-opted the term for their own purposes and corrupted it. Others would argue that Republicans and conservatives have no e…

Millennials vs Boomers. Gen Z vs Busters. We have a generational war occurring in this world -- social, politically and religiously -- but as usual no one understands the causes or the results of the war. Explore Messiah with Tzedakah Ministries will examine this generational war and perhaps offer a peace treaty solution for it all. --- Support thi…

Is it a sinful to have one? Can you be buried in a Jewish cemetery with one? Why do you want one? Moving past the myths and legends to the inky reality of the matter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tzedakah-ministries/support

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