A Journey from Messianic Judaism to Authentic Jewish Exploration - A Journey of Self Discovery, and Healing - Part 2: Episode 17

Pulling The Thread Podcast: Tracing Jesus Before Christianity Emerged, Jesus the Jew within Judaism!

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 Messianic movement, leading to a pivotal moment with Dr. Raymond Gannon that triggers Jeramiah's departure from Messianic Judaism. The episode highlights the contradictions and manipulation tactics within these movements and Jeramiah's eventual exploration of authentic Jewish spaces.

Jeramiah discusses his conversion to Judaism within the Conservative movement, emphasizing the spiritual and eclectic nature of his experience. The conversation also touches on the impact of his journey on family dynamics and the challenges of navigating mixed religious backgrounds post-divorce.

The episode concludes with Jeramiah's reflections on critical scholarship, his appreciation for the intellectual tradition within the Conservative movement, and the ongoing role of Judaism in his life.

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