MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel) is the teaching ministry of Rabbi Steve Berkson. Based in Cleveland, TN, MTOI is international ministry that it has affiliated congregations, as well as individuals, globally that are supplied daily with teachings, guidance and support for their faith-walk.
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Episode 1073: Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 7
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1:10:25In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1072: Afterburn | Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 6
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Episode 1071: Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 6
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1:03:45In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1070: Afterburn | Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 5
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Episode 1069: Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 5
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1:09:48In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1068: In The Zone | May 2025 | Part 2
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54:22Listen to part 1, In The Zone | May 2025 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Mental vs. emotional aspects of us • Meditating on the law/Torah? • Looks like the Son of God? • Should we perform the ‘redeeming of the firs…
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Episode 1067: In The Zone | May 2025 | Part 1
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51:10Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • What is “Your witnesses”? • Heaping coals of fire on your enemy’s head? (Proverbs 25:22) • Shabbat conversation police? What’s appropriate? • You were taught wrong! • 1 Cor 11:10 - who are ‘t…
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Episode 1066: Afterburn | Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 4
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Episode 1065: Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 4
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1:15:48In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1064: Afterburn | Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 3
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Episode 1063: Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 3
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1:15:53In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1062: Afterburn | Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 2
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40:00We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 2, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense t…
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Episode 1061: Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | Part 2
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55:33In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a…
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Episode 1060: Afterburn | Repentance | Part 1
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1:10:49We recommend watching the teaching before watching this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your …
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Episode 1059: Repentance (It's not just saying you're sorry) | Part 1
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1:11:30In the original Hebrew and Greek languages, the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around or turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the re…
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Episode 1058: In The Zone | April 2025 | Part 2
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1:00:23Listen to part 1, In The Zone | April 2025 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Why do I feel Yahweh’s presence when I’m doing this? • Correcting the husband/wife roles? • Who’s my covering? • This is still the best way…
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Episode 1057: In The Zone | April 2025 | Part 1
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1:14:30Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Keeping leaven out of my house • My pain causes me to feel like I’m failing in my walk • So you want to pray for somebody? • This created a tremendous level of bonding • I finally understand …
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Episode 1056: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 25
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1:20:16We recommend listening to the teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 25, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each we…
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Episode 1055: What Is the Good News? | Part 25
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1:14:34The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1054: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 24
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1:40:49We recommend listening to the teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 24, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each we…
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Episode 1053: What Is the Good News? | Part 24 | Born Again Explained
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1:05:41The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1052: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 23
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58:17We recommend listening to the teaching before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allo…
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Episode 1051: What Is the Good News? | Part 23
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1:07:46The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1050: In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 2
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1:00:55Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Why was he silenced, but she was not? • Why were the shepherds told about the birth? • Why were Yeshua’s parents surprised by this? • Missi…
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Episode 1049: In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 1
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58:09Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Bananas and carrots • Ecclesiastes 9:5 – What do the dead know? • This is why the Zone meetings are important • Because of who you were then? • Have peace with your choice • Everything will b…
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Episode 1048: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 22
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1:18:03We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 22, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings e…
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Episode 1047: What Is the Good News? | Part 22
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1:20:44The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1046: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 21
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Episode 1045: What Is the Good News? | Part 21
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1:19:55The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1044: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 20
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Episode 1043: What Is the Good News? | Part 20
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1:20:24The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1042: In The Zone | February 2025 | Part 2
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48:43Listen to part 1, In The Zone | February 2025 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Four Things that changed my life • Our thoughts and “Manifesting” • To love each other • Walk a mile in their shoes? • A genuine apology…
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Episode 1041: In The Zone | February 2025 | Part 1
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58:17Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Using wisdom on a doctor’s prognosis? • Don’t quit • How did Yahweh speak to Moshe (Moses)? • Forgiveness & Reconciliation • How does prophecy work? • Did Jacob wrestle the angel because of a…
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Episode 1040: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 19
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Episode 1039: What Is the Good News? | Part 19
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1:18:46The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1038: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 18
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Episode 1037: What Is the Good News? | Part 18
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1:16:37The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1036: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 17
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Episode 1035: What Is the Good News? | Part 17
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1:01:54The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1034: In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 2
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1:15:52Listen to In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 1 Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • How did Israel treat proselytes? • Being self-employed and tithing? • Word definitions? • Is Isaiah 43:1-2 referring to Shadrach, Meshach, and Ab…
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Episode 1033: In The Zone | January 2025 | Part 1
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1:14:10Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Opener • Getting the right kind of help • What is perceived vs. what is real • In his image? • MTOI Hebrew language class? • The age of accountability for the mentally challenged? • Learning without t…
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Episode 1032: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 16
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Episode 1031: What Is the Good News? | Part 16
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1:26:53The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1030: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 15
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Episode 1029: What Is the Good News? | Part 15
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1:10:35The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1028: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 14
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Episode 1027: What is the Good News? | Part 14
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1:08:04The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view o…
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Episode 1026: In The Zone | December 2024
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1:15:37Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. • Intro • The Parable of the Shrewd Manager explained • Could Messiah have stopped it? • What’s going on in Revelation chapter 10? • What is Judaism? • How can I have a personal relationship with Yahweh…
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Episode 1025: When Passover & Shabbat Collide | A Special Message from Rabbi Berkson
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1:02:42Occasionally, Passover coincides with the weekly Shabbat. Why does this matter? It’s due to the biblical requirements for each day's observance. This issue has sparked debate over the centuries. To clarify this topic, Rabbi Berkson incorporates arguments from the Talmud and other Jewish leaders into his discourse on how we should conduct ourselves …
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Episode 1024: Afterburn | What Is the Good News? | Part 13
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48:07We recommend listening to the full teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 13, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings ea…
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