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Where investigative scrutiny confront religious tradition. Hosted by Jeramiah Giehl—a former Jehovah Witness, Pentecostal, Messianic, and now Conservative Jew—this podcast unpacks the origins of Christianity through a Jewish lens. With a journalist’s edge, Giehl explores Jesus in Second Temple Judaism, exposing Greco-Roman fingerprints on early theology. From Qumran and the Ebionites to the “Parting of the Ways,” each episode confronts myth, redaction, and tradition with evidence-based analy ...
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The Ancient Near Eastern Origins of the Hebrew Bible — A Deep Dive with Dr. Joshua Bowen: Episode 24
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Join us on Pulling the Thread for a compelling conversation with Dr. Joshua Bowen, renowned Assyriologist and author of The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament. With expertise in Biblical Hebrew, Sumerian, Akkadian, and Ancient Near Eastern studies, Dr. Bowen brings a unique blend of scholarly precision, lived experience, and respectful skepticis…
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Messianic MythBusters: How The Church Got It Wrong? Beyond the Stained Glass... Rethinking Christianity, Ebionites, New Covenant & Theological Debates with Richard Cortes: Episode 23
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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 Chr…
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Deconstructing Messianic Myths: Exploring Disparities (Past Leaders Discuss Mashiach & True Judaism): Episode 22
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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…
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From Christian Worship Leader to Torah Observant Jew (A Deep Dive into Pentecostalism, and Transitioning to Judaism): Episode 21
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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 Juda…
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Dethroning the Mythical Jesus: A Critical Exploration of Christian Origins, The Errors of Messianic Judaism & Paul Within Judaism, and The Power Struggles Shaping Christianity - Part 2: Episode 20
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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…
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An Intriguing Exploration of Christian Origins: Judaism & The Enigma of Roman Influence - Critical Exploration of Paul, Jesus & Power Struggles - Part 1: Episode 19
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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-…
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A Journey from Messianic Judaism to Authentic Jewish Exploration - A Journey of Self Discovery, and Healing - Part 2: Episode 17
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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 Jeramia…
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From Jehovah's Witness to Assemblies of God Bible College - A Journey of Questioning, Surviving Manipulation, and Spiritual Discovery - Part 1: Episode 16
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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 explor…
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Mythic Parallels, Homeric Echoes, and Literary Imitation in the Gospels with Dr. Dennis: Episode 15
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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 his…
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An Entire Messianic Congregation Converts to Judaism - A Conversation with Richard Cortes - Part 2: Foundational Faith: Episode 14
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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, …
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An Entire Messianic Congregation Converts to Judaism - A Conversation with Richard Cortes - Part 1: Transitional Faith: Episode 13
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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, …
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Loosing His Religion: A Discussion With Former Pastor Mark Peralta's Journey of Deconstructing Faith: Episode 12
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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 contempor…
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A Candid Conversation with Former Pastors Wife, Apostate Anne on Faith and Relationships: Episode 11
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Episode SummaryJeramiah 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 mu…
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A Provocative Discussion On Christian Origins with Dr Robert Price Exploring Christianities Inception: Episode 10
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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 his…
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Jewish Views on Christianity & The Historical Jesus (Discussion with Rabbi Tovia Singer): Episode 9
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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 r…
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The Pulling the Thread Podcast: Unraveling The Deeper Story! (Trailer)
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A Deep Dive into Exiting Christianity, Mysticism, Manipulation through Worship & Roman Provenance (Discussion with David LeBlanc): Episode 8
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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 ap…
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Former Messianic Pastors Journey From Calvary Chapel to Judaism: Following Jesus out of Christianity (Discussion with David LeBlanc): Episode 7
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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 relig…
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Following Jesus out of Christianity: Leaving JW's, Christianity & Messianic and Why I Chose Judaism!: Episode 6
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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 an…
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Reconstructing the Historical Jesus: Insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls (Discussion with Christopher Lawson): Episode 5
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Jeramiah Giehl and C.H. Lawson had a meeting where they discussed various topics related to the historical Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Lawson shared his background and studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls, theology, biblical languages, and textual criticism. They prioritized sources for understanding ancient Messianic Judaism, with the Dead Sea Scro…
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Jesus In The Talmud? What the Talmud tells us about the Historical Jesus (Discussion with Dr Andrew Jordan): Episode 4
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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 b…
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Who Created Christ? The Roman Influence Operation on Christianity (with James Valliant): Episode 3
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James 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 men…
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Is Jesus A Man, Myth or Legend (Discussion with Dr. Robert M. Price): Episode 1
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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 coul…
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