This episode promises insightful and thought-provoking discussions, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of religious beliefs and interpretations. Delving into the concept of the New Covenant and the beliefs of the Ebionites. Here's a summary of key points: The Ebionites Strike Back: Debunking the Myths of Christian Origins: Explore the beliefs of this group who viewed Jesus as a prophet, challenging the notion of a singular "middle ground." Beyond...

Tune in to the Pulling The Threads Podcast and join the conversation as we unravel the complexities of Messianic Judaism, and the intricate relationships between Christianity and Judaism. This episode delves into the experiences of Jeramiah Giehl, David LeBlanc, and Richard Cortes, former leaders who converted from the Messianic movement to explore different branches of Judaism. This episode features a riveting exploration of Messianic Judaism, its interpretations, and the challenges of...

Have you ever questioned the way your faith was presented to you? In this captivating episode of the Pulling the Threads Podcast, Ben Wagenmaker and Jeramiah tackle complex issues of faith, tradition, and personal transformation. Join them as they explore their journeys from the fervent intensity of Pentecostalism to the introspective world of Judaism. Embark on a soul-stirring voyage as Ben Wagenmaker shares his profound spiritual journey on the Pulling the Threads Podcast. In this...

Have you ever questioned the authenticity of the Jesus you know? What if the roots of Christianity weren't neatly tied with a bow, but instead, a chaotic battleground of ideas? This podcast episode, "Dethroning the Mythical Jesus," ventures into these intriguing questions, challenging conventional narratives and providing an insightful glimpse into the genuine essence of Christian origins. The speakers introduce the concept of Jesus as a "typological figurehead," proposing him as a symbolic...

Pulling the Threads Podcast critically explores early Christianity, challenging conventional views. Hosts Jeramiah Giehl and David Leblanc question Jesus' existence and the reliability of the New Testament. They emphasize the gradual evolution of Christianity, dispelling the idea of a distinct origin. The episode delves into the diversity of first-century Judaism, suggesting Jesus' followers were Zealots seeking a violent uprising. The destruction of the Temple and Roman influence become key...

In this podcast episode, David LeBlanc interviews Jeramiah, exploring his journey of questioning faith that began with doubts about Jehovah's Witness teachings. Jeramiah shares his experience with Assemblies of God and Bible college, expressing frustration with theological focus and lack of critical examination. The conversation delves into Jeramiah's exposure to different religious traditions and his involvement with a Messianic synagogue. The narrative unfolds with conflicts within the...

In this episode David LeBlanc interviews Jeramiah, he notes that his questions of faith began with questioning the Jehovah's Witness teachings, particularly in relation to the New Testament. His early objections were based on inconsistencies he found within the text and the interpretations provided by the Jehovah's Witnesses. This led him to explore other religious traditions, and eventually, he found himself involved with a Christian woman who introduced him to charismatic meetings within...

In this podcast episode, Jeramiah Giehl and Dennis MacDonald delve into their personal backgrounds and the origins of their interest in studying Christian origins. MacDonald shares his research findings on the Gospels, revealing his discovery of classical Greek poetry imitations within them. He contends that the Gospels were crafted as works of historical fiction rather than straightforward historical records, drawing intriguing parallels between the adventures in Homer's epics and the...

The podcast episode commenced with Richard Cortes and Jeramiah Giehl providing introductions. Jeramiah presented the Pulling the Thread podcast and delved into Richard's background, emphasizing his role as the founder of Foundation of the Word, a previous Messianic congregation that later embraced Judaism. Richard then shared his personal journey, recounting his initial exposure to Hasidic Judaism in New York City and subsequent encounter with Christianity in Puerto Rico. He discussed his...

The podcast episode commenced with Richard Cortes and Jeramiah Giehl providing introductions. Jeramiah presented the Pulling the Thread podcast and delved into Richard's background, emphasizing his role as the founder of Foundation of the Word, a previous Messianic congregation that later embraced Judaism. Richard then shared his personal journey, recounting his initial exposure to Hasidic Judaism in New York City and subsequent encounter with Christianity in Puerto Rico. He discussed his...

Former Pastor Mark Peralta and Jeramiah Giehl engage in a profound dialogue concerning their diverse religious upbringings and encounters with various churches and denominations. They openly share their personal journeys through theological studies and linguistic exploration, alongside their growing disenchantment with specific aspects of contemporary theological thought. The discourse delves into the employment of manipulative strategies within religious contexts, notably within the realm...

Episode Summary Jeramiah Giehl engages in a dialogue with Apostate Anne, unraveling her journey from a pastor's wife to apostasy. They delve into shared encounters with prophecy, healing, and spiritual practices such as speaking in tongues and laying on of hands. The discussion extends to the performative aspects of ministry, exploring the use of music and lighting to evoke emotions among congregants. The impact of departing from the church on personal lives and relationships is thoroughly...

Episode Summary In this podcast episode, a diverse array of subjects concerning the origins of Christianity and the historical credibility of the Bible were discussed. Robert M Price put forth his theories about the genesis of Christianity, proposing that it was influenced by mystery religions and the mythical hero archetype. He delved into the historical Paul and his impact on the development of Christianity, alongside conversations about the New Testament canon and the role played by...

Summary: A Thought-Provoking Conversation with Rabbi Tovia Singer Exploring the Complexities of the Jewish Perspective on Christianity, the Historical Jesus, Pauline Theology, the Challenge of Discerning Fact from Mythology, and the Importance of Understanding Historical Context. The interview explores contrasting views on the afterlife, sin, and repentance, delves into the historical Jesus and Pauline theology, and touches on the Ebionites, Marcion, and the concept of Messiah. The...

Summary: In this thought-provoking podcast, a wide range of compelling topics were discussed, including personal experiences of leaving Christianity, drugs as a gateway drug into Christian using emotional weakness to gain converts, delving into mysticism, exploring Jewish traditions, the use of worship music to make people suggestable, examining apocalypticism and Messianism in early Christianity and Judaism, and questioning the authenticity of Paul's letters through the lens of Roman...

Interview with David Leblanc Summary: Jeramiah Giehl and David LeBlanc introduce themselves and outline the purpose of the interview, which is to explore their spiritual journeys and provide resources for others on similar paths. David LeBlanc's religious journey was shaped by his upbringing in a devout Catholic family, his questioning of the religion as a pre-teen, and an incident in high school where he discovered his parish priest drunk at a house party. He also struggled with...

In the podcast, Jeramiah Giehl recounts his personal transformation from being a Jehovah's Witness to converting to Judaism. He reflects on his upbringing within the Jehovah's Witness community, where he attended Bible studies in questionable locations and developed a longing for heaven from a young age. Giehl delves into the social conditioning and cognitive dissonance that eventually led him to leave the religion and embrace Judaism. A key point of discussion was the divergence in beliefs...

Jeramiah Giehl and Reverend C.H. Lawson had a meeting where they discussed various topics related to the historical Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Reverend Lawson shared his background and studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls, theology, biblical languages, and textual criticism. They prioritized sources for understanding Messianic Judaism, with the Dead Sea Scrolls being the most reliable source. Reverend Lawson argued that Josephus' lack of deep experience with Judaism may have influenced his...

Jesus In The Talmud? What the Talmud Tells us about the Historical Jesus with Dr Andrew JordanSummaryThe meeting discussed the Talmud's references to Jesus, including the use of code words and the historical context in which they were written. The section delved into the complexities of the Talmud's references to Jesus, including the relationship between the Jewish and Christian communities during this time period, and how the Talmud reflects this relationship. The section also explored the...

Discussion on the Roman Provenance of Christianity [Interview with James Valliant]SummaryJames Valliant was a public prosecutor and studied History and Philosophy at NYU. He believes there was an authentic Jesus movement before the Greek-speaking and writing Christians got their hands on it, and that the Passion narrative is fiction designed to exonerate the Romans and blame the Jews for the death of Jesus. Josephus appears to have mentioned Jesus, John the Baptist, and James in a negative...

My response to the questions for the interview sent to me beforehand:1.  - Yes... ground it one in Textual Criticism and historical Jesus scholarship and then academic views within that from Jewish scholars on the subject, in the vein of the Q source and the followers of Jesus remained Jewish and didn't become Christian.  - Jesus was baptized and crucified are the only hard facts  - The proximity of the New Testament to the diversity of Judaism in the First Century (Essenes, Pharisees and...

Robert M Price was formerly a Baptist minister who became open-minded to the idea that Jesus was a myth after reading books by George Wells and others. He concluded that the evidence for a historical Jesus was unconvincing and that the New Testament was likely a mythological version of what a historical Jesus might have been. He believes there could have been a historical Jesus, but that it is unlikely we will ever know for sure.Robert M Price argues that the epistles were written earlier...