The Game Changers Forum
The Game Changers Forum Podcast presents game-changing ideas for a life well lived. This podcast features people and perspectives who are changing the game in leadership, relationships, health, personal growth, and spirituality—especially in the areas of Jewish-Christian relations, education, and bridge-building.
Every episode is dedicated to helping you elevate your game - right where you are.
Episodes
27 episodes
What Is Paul's Gospel?
What is Paul’s gospel?Is it the Christian message of salvation?Is it Paul’s view of how to get to heaven?Did Paul's gospel serve to replace Jewish legalism?Despite how often this term is used, there is a lot of ...
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Is Passover Kosher for Christians? A conversation with Jewish theologian David Nekrutman | EP 18
A growing number of Christians are celebrating Passover to restore the foundations of their faith…and out of a desire to celebrate the holidays that Jesus celebrated.But there are Christian and Jewish voices that push back and don’t see...
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Episode 18
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Paul vs. Circumcision: What Many Christians Misunderstand
Paul’s opposition to circumcision is one of the biggest concerns in his letters.However, Paul’s viewpoint on circumcision is widely misunderstood by many Christians.In this 3-minute video, Ryan explains Paul's nuanced view of ci...
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Purim, Paul, and the Spirit of Amalek
Many Jews and a growing number of Christians have great affection for the Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim is also a somber reminder of the ongoing presence of what Jewish tradition refers to as “the spirit of Amalek.” In the book of...
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Bridging Faiths: An Israeli Orthodox Jewish Perspective on Jewish-Christian Relations EP 17
Jews and Christians have a complicated history, marked by distance and often hostility. Recently, this relationship has improved, with both sides seeking respect and understanding. However, there’s still a lot of work to do to repair and streng...
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Was Paul Legalistic?
Was Paul legalistic?Most people would say, “Absolutely Not!”There’s no way, shape, or form that Paul was legalistic. Right?Well, there’s a little problem with dismissing this question.Paul’s letters include several sections with...
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Did Paul Eat Pork?
It is traditionally assumed that when Paul became a Christian, he no longer kept the Jewish and Biblical kosher dietary commandments recorded in the Bible. How does that commonly held viewpoint harmonize with multiple New Testament...
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Helping Christians Grow Through Jewish Insights - A Conversation with Pastor Dave Adamson EP 16
Can learning Jewish insights and Hebrew words help Christians grow in faith? Many Christians are discovering that learning the Jewish roots of their faith and a little bit of Hebrew goes a long way toward a deeper faith and a bette...
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What Did the Apostle Paul Look Like?
Paul’s physical appearance has captured the imagination of many!Ancient and modern commentaries and artistic depictions of Paul frequently present him as average-sized and healthy. The New Testament does not provide explicit details abo...
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Did Saul Change His Name to Paul?
It is widely assumed that Saul the Jew became Paul the Christian on the Damascus Road. According to traditional interpretations, this name change resulted from Paul’s conversion from Judaism to Christianity. But does the New Testament actually ...
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The Path to Greatness | A Conversation with the Cardinals' Patrick Anderson EP 15
The path to greatness typically includes a lot of practice, ups and downs, and honing your craft in an environment where only a small number of people know what kind of work you’re putting in to climb the ladder. Making it to the “major leagues...
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Episode 15
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Was the Apostle Paul a Rabbi?
Jesus was called Rabbi. John the Baptist was also. But how about Paul? Was he a Rabbi? And does that make a difference in how we understand the Apostle to the Gentiles?Check out this short video for the sense in which we should and shoul...
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What Was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?
For two thousand years, this question has stumped commentators and inspired a lot of creative interpretations. There’s a consensus that Paul’s “thorn” in 2 Corinthians 12 is symbolic. Paul’s not referring to a literal thorn.But what does th...
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Fantasy, Film, and Faith – A Conversation with Holden Hardman | EP 14
Heroes and villains, classic scenes, and transformative stories are why we love the movies. Those same things draw a lot of people to the Bible. Faith and good films spark our sense of wonder and inspire us to live with purpose and hope....
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Relationships and Jewish Wisdom – A Conversation with Rabbi Yossi Lerman | EP 13
Healthy relationships require hard work and a lot of wisdom! However, it can be hard to find proven and practical relationship help. Thankfully, Jewish tradition offers a lot of direction to help us nurture positive relationships.Today o...
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Hannukah, Stapleton, and 3 Keys to Starting Over | EP 12
What does Hannukah have to do with the country music singer Chris Stapleton?Well, not a whole lot. But there is a surprising link between one of his songs and this ancient story that took place in Israel over two thousand years ago.<...
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Protesting God – Is it Kosher? A conversation with Joshua Brumbach | EP 11
Does the God of the Bible allow people to protest Him? Is it okay to vent frustration, hurt, and even anger toward God? Sadly, many people have been hurt and even lost faith because of religious perspectives that discourage or condemn protestin...
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Episode 11
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Three Underrated Habits That Can Change The Game | EP 10
Motivation and inspiration are overrated concepts. Of course, these things are very important. But success is less about feelings…and it’s not even as dependent on our goals as we might think. Progress and Happiness are more related to our habi...
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Paul and the End of Time – Three Keys to Understanding Paul’s Watch | EP 09
The Apostle Paul believed he stood on the edge of the end times. He was persuaded that Jesus set God’s prophetic clock in motion, and in his mind, that clock was moving fast. Typically, Paul’s short-term view of time is underemphasized or ignor...
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L’Chaim! The Amazing Revival of Israel’s Wine Industry – A Conversation with Daniel Elliott of Israeli Good Wine | EP 08
Israel has a wine production heritage that goes back to Biblical times. But for most of the past two thousand years, you would be hard-pressed to find a bottle of wine made in the Holy Land. But that all began to change in the mid-1900s. And to...
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Reframing Romans: Understanding Paul's Letter Through a Jewish Lens | EP 07
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans is one of the most influential pieces of literature in the history of Western Civilization. And no book within the Christian Bible has been more analyzed and emphasized than Romans. However, some big misu...
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The Real Legacy of a World Series Champion | A Conversation with Mike Toomey | EP 06
Winning a World Series is something baseball legend Mike Toomey will always be known for. More significantly, however, Mike Toomey has built a legacy. He’s known worldwide for his generosity and commitment to giving back to his industry. Today,...
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Jewish Torah Wisdom and Chabad’s Secret Sauce — A Conversation with Rabbi Mendel Lerman | EP 05
Mendel Lerman is a young Rabbi passionate about inspiring people to grow through the power of Jewish wisdom. He’s part of a game-changing organization called Chabad, which has become a global movement impacting millions of people. What is Chaba...
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Elevating Today’s Young Leaders — A Conversation with Joseph Lambert | EP 04
Statistics affirm what many of us have observed regarding the state of young men in modern times. There is a growing lack of ambition, focus, and willingness to work and be independent. As a young leader and entrepreneur, Joseph Lambert sees th...
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Five Tips to Help You Write the Book You've Been Dreaming Of | EP 03
Do you have a dream to write a book?Writing a book is extremely rewarding, but it's also tough work. Most people who start don’t finish. Recently, I wrote and published my first book. And I learned a lot through that process. In today's ...
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