First-Century Youth Ministry
This podcast was created to help youth ministry leaders become better disciple-makers in the 21st century by educating them on the first-century context, culture and way of life of Jesus and the Jewish people. You'll hear great conversations from scholars in first-century judaism as well as seasoned youth ministry giants to help you bridge the gap between the world of the first century and your world in youth ministry today.
Hosted by Heather Quiroz, author and founder of First-Century Youth Ministry and Jonathan Brown, Messianic writer and teacher with Kehillat Yeshua Ministries, and Torah Apologetics. Heather and Jonathan are passionate about helping others understand Jesus from within His Jewish context.
Find us on social media on Facebook or Twitter or join us www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Our podcast is part of the Youth Cartel podcast network- https://theyouthcartel.com/podcast-network/
Episodes
179 episodes
176 CHRIST IN THE TABERNACLE: FROM MOSES TO TODAY
Heather sits down with beloved return guest, John Farwell to talk about the significance of the tabernacle and the role it has played in Israel's history. Also, how much of it points to Christ.
175 DREIDELS, LATKES, AND HANAKKUH, OH MY!
Jonathan and Heather discuss the origins of Hanukkah. They discuss the Maccabean Revolt and the rededication of the Temple and Jonathan shares practical real life examples from his own experience celebrating this holiday.
174 CANNAANITE FERTILITY GODS VS. THE GOD OF THE BIBLE
Heather and Jonathan have a conversation about Baal and Asherah. Who were they in ancient Israel and how can we best understand them in light of the Biblical story?
173 JONATHAN'S NEW BOOK!!! THE LAW AND THE PROMISE IS OUT!
Jonathan wrote a book on Galatians and it is a GREAT read! Together, Heather and Jonathan, discuss some of the many insights from this helpful book on Galatians! Find the book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0FSSZYRBW
EP 172 AN INTERVIEW WITH GREG STIER: HOW TO TURN YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY INTO A GOSPEL MOBILIZING MINISTRY
Heather sits down with Dare 2 Share Founder and President, Greg Stier to talk about the work they're doing at Dare 2 Share to help equip youth leaders with free resources to turn your youth ministry in a gospel mobilizing ministry.
171 THE TORAH IS RELATIONAL WITH JOHN FARWELL
Heather has a conversation with her mentor and friend John Farwell as they discuss the Bible as a relational book. Not just a series of rules, but a book that is deeply relational. Be on the lookout for Johns book, "The Ingredients of God's Sto...
170 ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN FLOOD STORIES, IS GENESIS REALLY THE MOST RELIABLE ACCOUNT?
Jonathan and Heather discuss the numerous ancient near eastern flood accounts to explore which one holds the most weight and proves itself to be most trustworthy. They discuss the Epic of Gilgamesh in addition to other ANE flood accounts. They ...
169 WAIT...GENESIS 1 WASN"T THE FIRST CREATION STORY???
Jonathan and Heather have a conversation about Ancient Near Eastern cosmologies. They look at the Babylonian and Egyptian creation myths and compare them to Genesis 1. Heather quotes from John Currid's book, "Against the Gods: The P...
168 THE HARDENING OF PHARAOH'S HEART, HEBREW ANATOMY AND THE FEATHER OF MAAT
Hey! We're back! Jonathan and Heather are back for a brand new season of the podcast. Since our lives have gotten really busy we're going to be releasing longer episodes once a month. This month we discuss the Hebrew words associate...
167 UPDATE ON THE FUTURE OF THE PODCAST!
Alright friends, here is where we are headed for the future of the show. Since Jonathan and I love bringing content to you all so much we're going to start the podcast back up but release episodes once a month with a longer 30-40 minute per epi...
166 UPDATE: WE'RE TAKING SOME TIME OFF
Hey friends, we are going to be taking the next couple of months off from doing the podcast. We've been doing the show for four years. What a thrill it has been with all the tremendous guests we've had and all the fun content we've been able to...
165 WHAT ONE YOUTH PASTOR SAID IT'S LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THE 5TH GOSPEL
Marty Rind, youth pastor in Lima, OH joins us to have a conversation with Heather about how his time in Israel with us in 2023 is still changing his life and the lives of the students he disciples.
164 WHO WANTS TO WALK THE LAND WITH US IN ISRAEL!?!?
Heather has a conversation with founder of Walk the Story, John Farwell, on the next First-Century Youth Ministry trip to Israel in October of this year!
163 AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID WILBER: MAYBE JUST ONE WIFE WILL DO
Jonathan and Heather sit down with David Wilber to continue the discussion on what the Bible has to say about polygamy. This is a helpful discussion to help you understand the teachings of the Bible in light of the actions of the people in it.&...
162 AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID WILBER: SO...HOW MANY WIVES CAN YOU HAVE?
Jonathan and Heather have a conversation with author David Wilber on what the Bible has to say about polygamy. We promise you'll probably learn a new word if you tune into this episode!
161 HOW GOD RESTORES THE BROKENNESS OF THE FALL WITH DR. MATT NAPPIER
Heather and Jonathan sit won with Dr. Matt Nappier for one last conversation on Genesis 2. This conversation offers practical thoughts for how to apply this content for any youth ministry leader.
160 THE LAW OF PRIMOGENITURE...IS IT REALLY IN THE BIBLE?
Heather and Jonathan have a discussion with Dr. Matt Nappier about the law of primogeniture!
159 WHAT IS NOT IMPLIED IN GENESIS 2 WITH DR. MATT NAPPIER
Jonathan and Heather dive deeper into the creation story with Dr. Matt Nappier! We hope you enjoy this episode!
158 GENESIS 2 IN GOD'S STORY WITH DR. MATT NAPPIER
Jonathan and Heather start off this week with a conversation with Dr. Matt Nappier about God's story in Genesis 2. Join us for the conversation!
157 DR. CARMEN IMES: HOW TEENAGERS CAN BE THE IMAGE OF GOD TODAY
Heather and Jonathan finish up the conversation with Dr. Carmen Imes as they wrestle with the question of how teenagers can be God's image bearers in todays world!
156 AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. CARMEN IMES: HOW THE IMAGE OF GOD WAS HARMED BY THE FALL
Heather and Jonathan sit down with Bible scholar, Dr. Carmen Imes for another great conversation on what it truly means to be made in the image of God.
155 AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. CARMEN IMES: MEN AND WOMEN AS THE IMAGE OF GOD
Jonathan and Heather have a conversation with bible scholar, Dr. Carmen Imes on understand what was meant by man and woman being made in the image of God. They end the conversation with some helpful guidance on how you can apply these teachings...
154 WHAT DID PAUL MEAN WHEN HE SAID A WOMAN WILL BE SAVED THROUGH CHILDBEARING WITH DR. SANDRA GLAHN
Jonathan and Heather sit down with Dr. Sandra Glahn for one final episode on Artemis of the Ephesians and what Paul meant when he told the Ephesians that a woman will be saved through chlid bearing. This last episode helps pull all of the other...
153 THE NUMBER ONE FEAR WOMEN HAD IN FIRST CENTURY EPHESUS WITH DR. SANDRA GLAHN
Heather and Jonathan have a discussion with Dr. Sandra Glahn through her book Nobody's Mother. They discuss a fictional character from her book, Theodora. This fictional character helps us understand what women would have been fearing as recent...
152 WHO WAS ARTEMIS OF THE EPHESIANS WITH DR. SANDRA GLAHN
Join Jonathan and Heather for week two of their discussion with Dr. Sandra Glahn walking through her newest book, Nobody's Mother. Dr. Glahn discusses her research on understanding this widely popular female goddess whose presence shaped the re...