Messiah Podcast

As tensions continue to ferment in the Middle East, God has called some from among his flock to bring the gospel of the kingdom to the Muslim world. Our guest today, Stephanie Quick of the Emmaus Table, is a writer, teacher, songwriter, recording artist, cinematographer, filmmaker, and fierce advocate of Israel with rare and unusual political equilibrium, and a true and loyal friend to dogs everywhere. She's here to tell us about how the Emmaus Table is proclaiming the gospel in its original apocalyptic Jewish context to audiences in the Middle East and around the world.
👉 Key Discussion Points:
► The Gospel’s Jewish Context in the Muslim World: Stephanie emphasizes the importance of proclaiming the “gospel of the kingdom” within its original apocalyptic Jewish context, even to the Muslim world.
► Founding of the Emmaus Table: After years with Frontier Alliance International (FAI), Stephanie helped transition their public-facing efforts into “The Emmaus Table.” The new collaborative “dinner table” model provides a free and growing resource library, including films, teaching, and music.
► The Covenant and Controversy Framework: A central theme of her work is navigating the “controversy of Zion.” She posits that God’s faithfulness to his everlasting covenant with Israel is the foundation for a Christian’s personal security; if God were to renege on his promises to the Jewish people, believers would have no basis to trust his promises to them.
🔖 Chapters
00:00 Living through Conflicts with Iran
05:52  Journey to the Middle East: A Personal Calling
11:10 Missions and Filmmaking in the Muslim World
22:16 The Emmaus Table: A Collaborative Initiative
29:29 Understanding the Gospel of the Kingdom
37:10 The Incomplete Gospel and Its Implications
42:44 The Wire: Geopolitics through a Maranatha Lens
45:16 The Inkwell: A Devotional and Teaching Platform
48:26 The Global Bible Study: Weekly Teachings and Insights
49:48 Death + Kingdom: A Musical Exploration of Resurrection
👉 Resources:
► Emmaus Table
► Covenant and controversy: The Great Reign
FFOZ at the Emmaus Table
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/ffoz-at-the-emmaus-table
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/drawn-from-flame-and-water
https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/sojourners-and-exiles
SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION
https://www.facebook.com/theemmaustable.world
X and IG at: @quicklikesand
Music Albums to explore on your favorite streaming service
► The Death of Death: Death + Kingdom Vol. I
► Ballads of Song of Solomon
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

For those of us who read the Bible from a Messianic Jewish perspective, 1 Peter presents a problem. On the surface, Peter seems to be telling an audience of Gentiles that they, and not Israel, are now the chosen people. Dr. Kelly Liebengood has recently released a manuscript called Reading 1 Peter after Supersessionism, in which he shares his research on Peter’s inclusive language. Gentile followers of Jesus have always faced a challenge when forming a new identity, but the nature of this new identity does not preclude the continuing status of Israel as the people of God. Join us as we wrestle through post-supersessionist scholarship to find the message of Peter that applies even today. 
👉 Key Discussion Points: 
► The Concept of “Gentile Israelhood” is a concept Dr. Liebengood uses to express that Gentile believers are invited into a shared identity where they belong to the God of Israel. Dr. Liebengood argues they are “grafted-in” to Israel’s story without erasing their own Gentile identity or stealing the unique status of the Jewish people. 
► The Challenge of Audience Identification in 1 Peter is a scholarly tug-of-war. A Jewish audience fits the letter’s “national” language but contradicts descriptions of the readers’ former pagan ignorance; conversely, a Gentile audience risks supporting “replacement theology” unless read through a post-supersessionist lens. How can this tension be resolved? 
► A post-supersessionist reading of 1 Peter underscores the trustworthiness of God. The debate over 1 Peter is ultimately about the character of God. If God were to abandon his specific promises to Israel to start over with a new group, he would be fundamentally untrustworthy. A post-supersessionist reading ensures that God is seen as a faithful promise-keeper to all. 
🔖  Chapters 
00:00 Kelly's Journey to Post-Supersessionism 
13:22 1 Peter and the Significance of Audience 
07:56 Understanding Suffering in 1 Peter 
19:03 Theological Implications of Audience Interpretation 
26:29 Understanding “Israelhood”  
31:42 Challenges of Gentile Identity Formation 
34:21 Viewing Peter's Audience as Converts 
39:48 Dating 1 Peter 
44:32 Suffering in 1 Peter 
48:10 Ecclesiology and Gentile Identity 
51:24 Future Directions in Scholarship 
1:00:20 Theological Implications for Gentile Followers 
1:05:10 Re-narrating the Bible’s Bigger Picture 
1:07:57 The Need for Dialogue in Scholarship 
👉  Resources: 
► Reading 1 Peter after Supersessionism, Dr. Kelly Liebengood 
► Dismantling Replacement Theology
► Biblical Blueprint of Peoplehood
► Israel – Forgetfulness
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

Can a stay-at-home mom with a gift of gab change the way the world views the Jewish Jesus? The viral @HelloMrsRachel, a third generation Messianic Jew joins Messiah podcast to reveal the David-and-Goliath reality of being a Messianic creator today. From dealing with heresy-hunting hate-watchers to answering deep theological DMs from curious Christians and searching Chasidic Jews, Rachel shares how she balances viral success with a heart-centered faith that refuses to get stuck in the "heady" world of theology.
👉 Key Discussion Points:
► The Struggle of the “In-Between": Messianic Jews often experience a unique form of double-rejection from both the Christian and Jewish communities. Rachel found that sharing this specific tension on social media resonated deeply with others who feel they don't fit into traditional boxes.
► Jewish Identity as a Testimony of God's Faithfulness: Retaining Jewish identity and traditions after following Jesus is seen as a living testimony that God keeps his promises. Rachel argues that if God were to "break" his specific promises to the Jewish people, it would undermine the security of his promises to all believers.
► The David and Goliath Mindset: Rachel views her platform as a way to confront demonic lies and misinformation about Messianic Jews and about Israel. This gives her purpose in being a small voice for truth against big mobs.
🔖  Chapters
00:00 Meet @HelloMrsRachel: Breakout Content Creator
02:30 Third-Generation Faith: Rachel's Upbringing
08:28 Parenting and Passing the Torch to the Fourth Generation
10:24 Marriage Dynamics: When Two Messianic Jews Disagree
11:16 The "Niddah" Conversation in a McDonald's Drive-Thru
14:12 Raising Children in an Interfaith/Christian World
16:10 How to Become a Messianic Social Media Mogul
21:09 Impact over Numbers: The Responsibility of Influence
24:30 Christians Asking the Big Questions About Jewish Roots
28:24 Head vs. Heart: Balancing Theology with Simple Worship
32:43 Dealing with Hate-Watchers and Misinformation
36:56 Why Modern Jews Shouldn't Have to Assimilate
41:50 God's Promises: Why Jesus Being Jewish Changes Everything
46:51 Rachel's Favorite Messianic First Fruits of Zion Resources
👉  Resources:
Hello Mrs. Rachel Social Media Accounts:
YouTube / Instagram / Tiktok 
HelloMrsRachel Article on Messiah Online
FFOZ Reacts to a React to Hello Mrs. Rachel
Educational Materials for Kids
The Sabbath Table Prayer Book
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

The Telepathy Tapes took the podcast world by storm in 2024. All of a sudden, we had falsifiable evidence that non-speaking autistic people could read minds. But this phenomenon was only the tip of a massive iceberg. What the Telepathy Tapes refused to publicize was the fact that these individuals relate messages from the God of Israel and from Jesus himself, expressions of unfathomable love, calls to repentance and reminders that Jesus is coming quickly. Our guest, Pastor Joe Infranco, exercised the intellectual rigor he learned in his first career as an attorney to get to the bottom of this phenomenon.
👉 Key Discussion Points:
► Biblical Gifts vs. "Telepathy": While some secular observers label the ability to know others' thoughts as "telepathy," Joe Infranco frames this phenomenon within the context of 1 Corinthians 12 spiritual gifts, such as "prophetic insight" or a "word of knowledge." He notes that many of these individuals are highly empathetic and "pick up thoughts" or see spiritual colors around people rather than experiencing literal, radio-like mind reading.
► A Rigorous Testing of the Supernatural: As a former attorney, Infranco uses a "preponderance of the evidence" legal standard to validate supernatural claims. He argues that instead of demanding absolute certainty, believers should weigh evidence. Does the message provided line up biblically? Do the speakers have any motivation to lie? With objections and evidence on a scale which side is more persuasive?
► God’s Use of "Overlooked Instruments": A central theme of the episode is that God may be choosing "heretofore overlooked instruments" to communicate ancient truths to the modern world. Infranco shares that many non-speaking individuals report seeing into the spiritual realm—including angels, demons, and Jesus—and feel a divine mandate to share messages of love and calls to repentance with a world that has often ignored them.
🔖 Chapters
00:00 From Attorney to Pastor: A Journey of Faith
03:55 The Phenomenon of Telepathy and Spiritual Gifts
08:28 Skepticism and Validation: The Journey of Belief
14:13 Theological Concerns and Spiritual Discernment
24:12 Providing Biblical Perspectives to Spiritual Experiences
31:59 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
34:59 Messages from the Spiritual Realm
38:35 Seeing the Future and Angels
41:59 The Nature of Heaven and Relationship with God
45:35 The Role of Autism in God's Plan
49:19 Jewish Concepts Revealed through Autistic
53:20 Signs of the Times: Prophetic Insights
57:29 God's Unique Strategies in Reaching People
01:00:34 Hope and the Future of Faith
👉 Resources:
Instagram: @pastorjoeinfranco
Hidden Gifts Ministry
Decoding Cody: Secrets of the Spectrum from People with Autism Who See, Hear, and Smell in the Unseen Realm 
The Telepathy Tapes
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.

In 2024, the podcast about profoundly disabled, non-speaking autistic children who knew what their caretakers were thinking debuted and skyrocketed to the top of the charts. What the “Telepathy Tapes Podcast” didn’t discuss was that these individuals were also seeing angels, demons, and Jesus himself. They even reportedly received messages from God for the rest of us. Tahni Cullen joins Messiah Podcast to share her family’s remarkable journey raising a non-speaking autistic son, and how Scripture, prayer, and discernment shaped their response to mystical experiences that challenged a material worldview. This conversation focuses less on telepathy and more on theology, biblical guardrails, and the goodness of God. 
 
👉 Key Discussion Points: 
► The Gift of Prophecy: Jewish tradition says that when the Temple was destroyed the spirit of prophecy was given to the “simple.” This offers a framework for understanding why non-speaking autistic individuals like Josiah, who are marginalized by society due to their inability to speak, may be recipients of profound spiritual insights and prophetic revelations. The modern world may have "shut off" its ability to listen. But God’s desire to speak has not changed. 
► Reframing Suffering: Tahni shares how the crisis of parenting a son with extreme autism challenged her to question the blessing of God. Where was the promise of blessing when walking in obedience? Her journey led her to learn the true nature of God during suffering. Josiah’s first independent sentence was: "God is a good gift giver." This realization became a foundational truth for their family to lean on in the midst of hardship. 
►  The Importance of Spiritual Discernment: While the broader "Telepathy Tapes" phenomenon is often framed through science or New Age spirituality, Tahni encourages Christians to "listen with discernment" rather than fear. The popular-level conversation often may "edit out Jesus" from these experiences; nevertheless, the phenomenon has actually led to spiritual awakenings, prompting seekers and even atheists to want to read the Bible and know God. 
 
🔖 Chapters 
00:00 Introduction to Tahni Cullen and her son Josiah 
02:46 Intersection of Science and Faith via Non-Speaking Autism  
12:29 Personal Journey to Find a Hope in Coping with Autism 
21:23 Josiah's Breakthrough: “God Is a Good Gift-Giver” 
24:06 Josiah's Prophetic Insights and Spiritual Messages 
30:48 The Significance of Hebrew Letters and Jewish Holidays 
36:21 Learning from a Heavenly Academy   
37:30 The Priestly Breastplate and a Letter Board 
43:17 Communicating with the Realm of the Dead 
47:29 Discernment for Spiritual Gifts and Experiences 
55:32 The Interconnection of Body, Soul, and Spirit 
01:03:49 Pointing to Jesus 
01:10:26 Empowering Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals 
 
👉 Resources 
►  Josiah's Fire Facebook page
►  Book: “Josiah's Fire: Autism Stole His Words, God Gave Him a Voice” 
►  The Spellers
– Who is Messiah Podcast? –
Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel.
Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.