In 2022, during the Feast of Matzot (Unleavened Bread) at Safe Haven Farm in Orosi, CA, I sat down with Rico Cortes of Wisdom In Torah Ministries and asked him one compelling question: Why should a modern-day follower of Yeshua (Jesus) bother with a study of the Temple? Here is his answer.Support the show

This is episode 40, the kickoff to Season 4, and I’m doing something a little different this season. There are some great topics and interviews on deck, I can’t wait! I WILL still be sitting down with people and collecting their stories of how they got from there - wherever that was - to here: Walking out faith like a true crossed-over Hebrew, following in the actual footsteps of our Messiah. But it’s high time I started carrying out one of the original purposes of this podcast, something I’ve meant to be doing from the start. I want to talk about HOW to Walk like a Hebrew. HOW do we go about living this set-apart life? What’s different about this walk from the places we used to worship? Where do we even start?So I went to a ladies’ retreat this past winter on the Mendocino coast of Northern California, and I sat down with a group of amazing, faith and Spirit-filled women and we had a discussion about the Sabbath. We talked about why we keep it, when it is, HOW we keep it in our different households, and much more. Please let me know if you find this episode valuable! I would love your feedback: are you interested in this new format? In this discussion we will hear from Michelle Hawkins, Anna Kaufmann, Tamara Anderson, Lori Jeleti, Karen Bixby, Pam Custer, and of course, me!Want to support the show but only have a little to spend??I take tips! Just like a server or hairstylist. :) Drop me a couple bucks now and again to help pay for podcast hosting services, gas for interview trips, time spent recording and editing, etc. Paypal: sheholdsforth@gmail.com Venmo: @Jodi-ODell-71276CashApp: $walklikeahebrewSupport the show

There are a couple of really big things in this interview that I’m happy to be able to talk about. First, Mindy is Jewish and grew up in a Jewish household, and she tells the story of how she actually came to faith in Jesus as a young wife. Understanding how Jewish people are taught from birth to reject Yeshua as Messiah makes it that much more exciting when a Jewish person realizes they’ve been taught in error. It’s like those of us who grew up in mainstream Christian homes are taught that God’s Law is no longer applicable to our lives. It looks like we are seeing in our times a great meeting between the two religions, a shaking off of the untruths and a putting on of the truths of Yahweh. The second big thing in this interview with Mindy is talking about dancing. It’s a form of worship that can be… off-putting to those of us who grew up in some of the stricter denominations of Christianity (you know, don’t dance, don’t drink, don’t chew…and don’t associate with those who do…that was the stance of the denomination I grew up in). IS worship dancing ok? Why would we do it? What’s the difference between singing and whole-body dance when it comes to praising Yahweh, our wonderful Creator? Mindy talks about learning to worship God, how the Covid crisis affected the ministry, and much much more. Be sure to check out her ministry website Messianic Dance Camps International at messianicdancecamps.com or mdci.info. Oh, and SIDE NOTE: We did this interview in a busy hotel lobby, so please ignore the elevator and people noises in the background!   Support the show

In John 14:15 we read, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” What does it mean to be obedient to God? How do we decide if we even SHOULD obey, especially in the face of the idea that we cannot earn our salvation, and that obedience is equivalent to attempting to earn our salvation? How would we decide which actions are considered acceptable obedience, and which actions are an attempt to earn salvation? And if you DO decide to obey God, are you in rebellion? My guests in Episode 38 are John and Karen Kubes of Monterey, California. They asked themselves this exact question after years of praying for God to guide them in their walk, and His leading opened up some pretty radical doors. Listen as they share their journey of discovery from both ends of the religious spectrum, to a time of separation they call “church rehab”, and then to the discovery of a way of life they had longed for, for so long.Resources mentioned in this episode: 119 MinistriesThe Way DocumentarySafe Haven FarmsBrad ScottTom Bradford, Torah ClassPatriot NurseZac Bauer, New2TorahJacob’s TentSteve Moutria, Torah FamilyTruth UneditedAssembly of Called-Out BelieversSupport the show

Episode 37 is a little different from the usual format. During Sukkot this year, at Safe Haven Farm in Orosi, CA, I was introduced to two delightful couples who sat down to share with me as a group. So we’ll hear from retired NBA player Jamal Sampson and his talented wife Angela, along with former mega-church youth leader Austin Sanford and his beautiful bride Susy. Just a heads up though, we recorded this interview in the middle of the camp with kids and families everywhere and a worship session in the background.We talk about Angela’s initial resistance to change, how digging into the Scriptures together strengthened Angela and Jamal’s courtship, why Jamal really retired from the NBA, and how the Minister of Defense Reggie White sparked a life change of epic proportions. Susy Sanford talks about how her deep love for God led her to her marriage to Austin and how her skepticism of this faith walk keeps her searching the Scriptures. Then Austin regales us with stories of how he got into ministry to prove he was a better Christian than his father, how once he found the truth he banked EVERYTHING on his faith in Yahweh, and how actually doing what the Bible teaches has changed their lives. Arthur BaileyMichael RoodJim StaleyBrad ScottThe Kids Bible ShowDivine Prospect119 MinistriesYah's MannaSupport the show

Pharmaceuticals - pharmakeia - sorcery - Herbs of the Torah - and the {V} word. Support the show

James and Angela discuss the importance of putting culture back in to the context of the BibleSupport the show

James and Angela talk about veterans' preoccupation with Valhalla and why it became a trend.Support the show

Angela talks about how veterans need to find balance between love and ferocitySupport the show

Angela and Jodi discuss the stereotypical "Biblical woman" fashion, and how tattoos affect her ministrySupport the show

James talks about how he needed that 13 years of chaos to get to where he is today.Support the show

Angela and Jodi talk about how veteran's issues affect familiesSupport the show

Angela talks about RV living, simplifying, and being prepared for what is to comeSupport the show

Angela speaks about why she doesn't follow Torah TeachersSupport the show

Angela speaks out about deliverance and the faith communitySupport the show

This is episode 36, an interview with James and Angela Hollon of Texas. This is the couple behind the Facebook page Herbs of the Torah, and Set Apart Farms, a non-profit for injured veterans. James, a backslidden Christian and Iraq War vet with major injuries, and Angela, a nearly lifelong pagan chasing the lure of the supernatural, had a quiet encounter with the God of the Bible that quickly changed everything. We talk about what happens when you ask God for understanding, their struggles with the VA, how their new faith is directing their entire future and the future of the families of other injured vets, tattoos, and why they call themselves Christians. There may even be a little talk about some controversial pharmakeia subjects in there, so heads up.  😁Resources discussed in this episode include:Triumph in TruthBeth Yeshua Intl.Ancient Hebrew Research CenterHerbs of the Torah Walk Like a Hebrew is now a ministry of Roadside Ministries, a Faith-Based Private Membership Organization. I can now offer tax receipts for donations made to Roadside Ministries for the podcast. Please email me at sheholdsforth@gmail.com for more information.Click here https://podhero.com/449351-tkv to support my work directly!Support the show

My guests in episode 35 are David and Niki Rodriguez of Quantico, Virginia. Their coming-to-Torah story is wonderful, but the real meat here lies in Niki’s years-long battle with stage 4 breast cancer and all the ways it has changed her and affected her faith. This episode is longer than usual because I couldn’t bear to leave out even the smallest part of this emotional, inspiring story. Bring tissues!Resources mentioned in this episode include:Jaimie Bauer's last article119 MinistriesNew 2 TorahTom Bradford’s Torah ClassRabbi Steve Berkson, MTOIRico Cortes, Wisdom In TorahJoseph Good, Hatikva MinistriesSupport the show

I had an amazing conversation with Ryan and Alisa Nakken of Woodland, California. When we sat down on a windy day during Shavuot in Orosi, California, Ryan was absolutely new to faith and Alisa had very minimal church exposure. By their own admission, they had lived their lives as “heathens”, and had no idea what people were talking about in 2020 when biblical and apocalyptic conspiracy theories were tearing through the country like a virus. We talk about how the tragic circumstances of the birth of a friend’s child led to their first encounter with YHVH; how falling down the rabbit-hole of 2020 led them to some unexpected discoveries about the Creator of the Universe, and what happened when they picked up Bibles for the first time in their lives. Resources mentioned in this episode:Parable of the VineyardTruth UneditedInstagramDifferent Bible translationsShe Holds Forth Click here https://podhero.com/449351-tkv to support my work directly!Support the show

I sat down with Cynthia Thompson, who is known as Cindy’s Pantry on Facebook. Cindy and I had a wonderful conversation about her journey into this deeper faith walk, the difference between being educated and being an encourager, her vibrant Facebook ministry and her discovery of exactly why her Christian walk had not been as successful as she thought it should be. Resources mentioned in Episode 33 includeIdentity Crisis by Jim Staley Church Leadership by Steve MoutriaChristy Jordan’s Front Porch Fellowship - seekingscripture.comThank you for listening to Walk Like a Hebrew. You can find links to the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes on your podcast app, by visiting the LINKTREE in our Instagram bio and Facebook, or by visiting sheholdsforth.com. There are many ways to support this program, including donating at sheholdsforth.com, making Amazon affiliate link purchases from the show notes, or by getting yourself some sweet WLAH merchandise on Ebay or Etsy. Please, like and share our facebook page, SUBSCRIBE to WLAH on your favorite podcast app or Youtube,  and leave a  comment and a review. All these things will help get the word out about Walk like a Hebrew!  As always, many many thanks to Jack Lane for the music.  May YHVH bless you. We’ll catch you next time.  Click here https://podhero.com/449351-tkv to support my work directly!Support the show

This is episode 32, an interview with Jill Garner from the wild Oregon Coast. Jill is the mother of seven living children and recently found out she and her husband are expecting two more - TWINS!! We talk about her struggles with her parents and her early faith life, how culture shock led her to a safe haven where all her questions were finally answered, and then we go off topic for a bit as Jill shares her heart about a devastating loss and how abortion laws, which are already evil enough, have yet another horrifying consequence that few realize. Resources mentioned in this episode include:Jim Staley - Staley Family ministries119 Ministries - Test EverythingNehemia Gordon - Nehemia's WallMichael Rood, A Rood AwakeningWalk Like a Hebrew is listener-supported, through donations, merchandise sales, Amazon affiliate links and Podhero. Please, support the show however you can so I am able to keep bringing meaningful content and encouraging testimonies like this one to you.  And to help others learn about WLAH, share our Facebook page, SUBSCRIBE to WLAH on your favorite podcast app or Youtube and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe, follow, comment and leave a review.  All these things will help get the word out about Walk like a Hebrew!Support the show