Jeff Apthorp has been in the business of gathering people since his teenage years. That’s what brought him into a career in Christian radio, where he built and maintained networks that broadcast the good news of redemption in Messiah Yeshua across the globe. Now that he’s retired, he continues to pursue that passion with the inspiration of our Creator’s promise to gather and restore all of Messiah’s kingdom. When Jeff began to examine what the scripture says about the importance of God’s Tora...

How are God's people supposed to live? We learn in the Bible how we are supposed to act as righteous and holy individuals redeemed by Messiah, but do we think about how to live in community with others of Messiah's body? How do we accept help from others, extend help to those in need, and interact with those who irritate us? These are among the questions Barry Phillips and David Jones address in this conversation about unity and community.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more ...

Amazing things start to happen when people actually believe God will do what He says and take action on that belief. We step out in faith that God will heal us, provide financial and other resources, and guide our paths in life. Why, then, do we have trouble believing God will restore all of Israel’s Lost Tribes as He has promised?Margot Crossing and Richard Hewitt have learned to believe God’s promises to regather and restore all Israel. That’s why they have been working for many years among...

Is anyone beyond redemption and healing? Laura Lee would tell you no, but it’s a long, hard journey. She has travelled that road, first suffering through an abusive childhood, and then dealing with the manifestations of that abuse in the form of addictions and dysfunctional relationships. That’s why she calls herself the Modern Day Samaritan Woman, and why she has a calling to help others attain the freedom and restoration that she has received. Laura Lee tells us her story, and then shares h...

At the age of 75, Bev Hall doesn’t show any signs of slipping into a comfortable retirement! She has already lived a full life, and as a widow and retired educator, no one would blame her for stepping back and relaxing. Bev found herself confronted with the choice of withdrawing into grief and isolation, or answering the Lord’s call to jump back into her calling as a seasoned teacher, intercessor, and elder. That has taken her into some surprising places, where she is now making a diffe...

How do we maintain a continuous attitude of prayer? Before asking that question, we might want to start with asking what exactly prayer is. That's the nature of this discussion between Elder Barry Phillips and Strategic Prayer Director Ron Runyon.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've heard, considering partnering with us by one of the options available at this link:...

Was Christopher Columbus Jewish? If so, did his voyage of discovery in 1492 have any connection to his Jewish identity? That’s one of the questions Revis Daggett addresses in this enlightening conversation about the Anusim (Hidden Jews) of the Americas. As a native of West Texas, Revis began to encounter clues about these children of Israel whose ancestors hid their identity and fled to the New World in search of refuge from the holocaust of the Spanish Inquisition. Listen as Revis shares her...

Why do we expect to have easy lives when we become disciples of Messiah Yeshua? There's a process of maturity involved in making us ready to be and do the things our Creator intends for us. Frank Houtz and Barry Phillips share their thoughts on that process - and along the way provide some surprising insight.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've heard, considering p...

The Spear Family of Teshuva Music have had quite an adventure in the fall of 2023. They started with a family trip to Israel for Sukkot, and were there when the atrocities of October 7 happened and the war against Hamas began. Sam, Angela, Jonathan, Caleb, and Cyndie Spear share with us what happened during their time in Israel, and what they have been doing since their return home. In this time of trial, they have found ways to translate their love for Israel into action to raise awareness a...

What does God think about us when we show little appreciation for the things He has done for us? The story of Israel in the wilderness gives us some answers to that question. Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate those answers and make some applications for us in this penetrating discussion. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've heard, considering partneri...

What's the connection between Argentina and Denmark, and what does that connection have to do with Israel's Lost Tribes? Author Susanne Ratcliffe can tell you! Susanne's latest novel, Stones of Wrath: The Twins, is the second part of a trilogy about a mysterious artefact somehow linked to ancient Israel. In this new novel, she carries forward the story begun in Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry, tracing the actions of her characters through the intrigue of World War II in Denmark, where the natio...

When did Yeshua mean when he said that we must be born of "water and spirit" to enter the Kingdom of God? Barry Phillips and David Jones discuss that question by looking at wider meanings of water and spirit in the Word, starting in the first chapter of Genesis.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've heard, considering partnering with us by one of the options availabl...

Do pastors and spiritual leaders need counseling and deliverance? Of course they do! They suffer from the same problems as everyone else. Sadly, they may be the last ones to get help because they are so focused on helping others. That's why Laura Lee has a vision to help the shepherds get the healing and deliverance they need. In this final part of our conversation, she shares how this vision is taking shape, and invites you, our audience, to be part of the process! This is a matter of a...

It’s bad enough that anyone would suffer extreme trauma and abuse as a child, so how much worse can it be when such a person tries to get help, only to find that the persons they trust only make the problem worse? Laura Lee can tell you about that; it’s part of her journey toward freedom and healing from the pains that plagued her for much of her life. In this second part of our conversation, she shares the progressively more difficult stages of her journey, starting with her return to church...

Is anyone beyond redemption and healing? Laura Lee would tell you no, but it's a long, hard journey. She has travelled that road, first suffering through an abusive childhood, and then dealing with the manifestations of that abuse in the form of addictions and dysfunctional relationships. That's why she calls herself the Modern Day Samaritan Woman, and why she has a calling to help others attain the freedom and restoration that she has received. In this three-part interview, Laura Lee tells u...

It's traditional to enjoy apples and honey at Rosh Hashana in expectation of a sweet new year, but is there more to this tasty Jewish custom? Is there are deeper spiritual significance that speaks to the high regard our God has for His people Israel - both the native born and those adopted into the covenant? That's the topic of conversation in this midrash with Barry Phillips and David Jones.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North Ame...

People of faith should step out in faith - as long as they are doing so in obedience to God rather than in obedience to their own desires. How do we know the difference? That's an important question Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this midrash. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've heard, considering partnering with us by one of the options availa...

If you were just beginning to wonder about the festivals Yeshua celebrated and whether they have any meaning for Christians, where would you go to get answers? Dr. Gayle Timberlake has a suggestion: take a look at the Simka Foundation, which not only offers teachings on the Feasts of the Lord, but also has resources to help people celebrate the Feasts on their own. In this conversation, Gayle explains how she came to understand and experience the blessings of observing the appointed times Mes...

We may never get satisfactory answers about why bad things happen to good people, and why good things happen to bad people. That doesn't mean we should walk away from God and blame Him for every injustice. What it does mean is that we should keep on asking God the hard questions, just as Barry Phillips and David Jones do in this conversation recorded in the spring of 2019. It just might be that the answers God gives call for a change of perspective to make sense out of perplexing situations a...

Everyone probably knows a pastor or ministry leader, and everyone knows a successful business owner. It’s likely that everyone has met a government consultant at some point. Those who meet Kevin Jessip have met all of those in one person – and they’ve also met a former gang member! Kevin comes from a long line of pastors, so it’s no surprise that he had a divine call on his life from birth. Kevin’s story is one of redemption, reconciliation, and restoration. After God intervened in his t...

What are God's people supposed to do when everything good and normal is called into question? How do we live when the things we used to rely on are no longer reliable? Barry Phillips and David Jones put some thought to those questions as our world changed in 2020. The points they raised then are still valid now as the changes in our world continue to take us out of our comfort zone.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American webs...

What is it that keeps Christians and Jews from getting to know one another on a meaningful level? There are obvious differences, but there are also many points of connection, as Bob O’Dell has learned over the years. Bob joins us to talk about his book, Five Years With Orthodox Jews: How Connecting With God’s People Unlocks Understanding of God’s Word. Bob relates how this book came to be through his partnership with Gidon Ariel at Root Source. Those who understand the Hebrew Roots of our fai...

Is there are prescribed form of worship? Does true worship require music? What is more important: presentation or performance? Is there a particular culture of worship, or does worship reflect the culture of the worshippers? These are among the questions Ed Boring and Barry Phillips investigate in this conversation about worship.Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more resources available on our B'ney Yosef North American website at https://bneyyosefna.com/If you like what you've...

What happens when we do church by formula instead of by the living Word of God and the breath of His Spirit? Kevin Jessip has some thoughts on that, and on a number of other issues impacting God’s people – Christians and Jews – in these turbulent days. In this concluding segment of our conversation, Kevin shares his ideas on where we are going, as well as a few resources to help us get there.This strange time we are living through may seem chaotic, but not from God’s perspective. He is the Go...