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The Bridge Builders Forum

The Bridge Builders Forum Podcast helps Jews and Christians better understand their faith, the Bible, and each other.Each episode features individuals and perspectives that foster mutual enrichment and the goodness we can bring to our communities and the world when there is a bridge, rather than a gulf, between Jews and Christians.

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61:02

A Jewish Scholar Wrestling with Paul: A Conversation...

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2026/02/17

Send a text In recent years, a growing number of Jewish scholars have begun engaging the Apostle Paul as a first-century Jew writing within the diversity of Jewish life and thought. But these scholars do not all reach the same conclusions—especially when it comes to Paul’s relationship to Jews and Judaism. In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum Podcast, Ryan Lambert sits down with Dr. Sarah Emanuel, associate professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University and author of...

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Challenging Replacement Theology: Olive Tree...

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2026/02/10

Send a text In this episode, we continue the Olive Tree Course pilot by exploring Olive Tree Affirmations 3–5—three statements that challenge long-standing Christian assumptions about Judaism, the New Testament, and how authentic learning takes place. For centuries, many Christians have inherited the idea that Judaism was a problem Jesus came to solve, that the New Testament stands in opposition to Jewish life and practice, and that Christianity can define Judaism without listening to Jewish...

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What If Acts Is a Jewish Book? A Conversation with...

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2026/02/03

Send us a text How should the book of Acts be read? And what’s at stake in how we answer that question? The book of Acts is often treated as the story of Christianity’s break from Judaism: the moment when “the Way” replaces “the Jews,” and Judaism becomes a problem the gospel has moved beyond. But what if that assumption is misplaced? In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum Podcast, Ryan Lambert is joined by Dr. Jason Moraff, Chair of the Department of Theological Studies at The King’s...

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60:06

Challenging Replacement Theology: Olive Tree...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text What does it really mean for Christians to stand against antisemitism and stand with the Jewish people—in a way that is deeply biblical and faithful to the New Testament? In this Bridge Builders Forum episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from Session One of the Olive Tree Pilot Course, a live Zoom teaching that introduces the Olive Tree Campaign and explores Olive Tree Affirmations 1 and 2. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s olive tree imagery in Romans 11, this session directly challe...

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59:57

Esther, the Media, and the Rise of Modern...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Antisemitism is being talked about more than ever—but understanding it clearly remains a challenge. Narratives move quickly. Headlines simplify complex realities. And ancient ideas often resurface in modern forms without being recognized for what they are. In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum podcast, we explore how those dynamics shape attitudes toward Jews today—and why biblical interpretation and media narratives matter more than we often realize. I’m joined by Tri...

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The Olive Tree Campaign: What Does It Mean to Be a...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text Many Christians want to stand clearly against antisemitism and with the Jewish people—but often struggle to explain why doing so is a deeply biblical expression of Christian faithfulness. In this special episode, Ryan Lambert introduces the Olive Tree Campaign, a new initiative from Bridge Builders Forum designed to help Christians develop clear, responsible, and biblically grounded language for supporting the Jewish people—without erasing Judaism, repeating harmful assumption...

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Building Bridges Together: A Brief Year-End Message

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2025/12/29

Send us a text As we come to the close of 2025, Ryan Lambert shares a short, heartfelt message with the Bridge Builders Forum community. In this brief episode, Ryan reflects on the growth of the podcast over the past year, thanks listeners for their thoughtful engagement, and looks ahead to the important work still to come in 2026. Bridge Builders Forum exists to help Jews and Christians better understand their faith, the Bible, and each other—and this episode offers a glimpse into how that ...

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62:12

Lois Tverberg and Reading Jesus in His Jewish World

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2025/12/23

Send us a text In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum podcast, Ryan Lambert is joined by Lois Tverberg, one of the most trusted Christian voices helping readers understand Jesus within his Jewish world. For decades, Lois has helped Christians recover the historical, cultural, and Jewish context of the New Testament—inviting readers to approach Scripture with deeper humility and greater respect for Judaism, both ancient and modern. Her books, including Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus...

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2nd Maccabees and Paul: Did He Celebrate Hanukkah?

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2025/12/16

Send us a text Did the Apostle Paul celebrate Hanukkah? As more Christians become interested in the Jewish roots of their faith and in learning about Jewish holidays, this question is being asked more often. And it’s an important one. Exploring it helps us step more fully into the world of Jewish life in the time of both Jesus and Paul. Paul never mentions Hanukkah directly in his letters, and the festival doesn’t appear in the book of Acts. But that silence doesn’t tell the whole story. I...

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87:36

Paul was not a Christian – A Conversation with Pamela...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text Fifteen years ago, Dr. Pamela Eisenbaum released a paradigm-shifting book with a provocative title: Paul Was Not a Christian. Since then, her work has reshaped how scholars, pastors, and everyday readers understand the Apostle Paul—his mission, his message, and his identity as a Jew within Judaism. In this episode, Ryan Lambert sits down with Dr. Eisenbaum to explore: Why Paul must be understood within Judaism, not outside of it How Krister Stendahl influenced a generation o...

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Which Letters Did Paul Write? And How About Hebrews?

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2025/12/04

Send us a text Most Christians assume Paul wrote all thirteen letters that bear his name in the New Testament. But for nearly two centuries, scholars have asked two important questions: Which letters did Paul actually write? And what do we do with Hebrews? In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, Ryan breaks down the difference between undisputed and disputed Pauline letters, explains why Hebrews is almost certainly not written by Paul, and shows how scribes (or “secretaries”) shaped...

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When Christian Support for Israel Comes Under Attack...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text There’s a growing shift in parts of the Christian world — a movement questioning Christian support for Israel and even the value of the Jewish-Christian relationship itself. Why is this happening? What ideas are driving it? And why does it matter for the future of Christian engagement with Israel and the Jewish people? In this episode, Ryan Lambert is joined by Luke Moon, Executive Director of The Philos Project, a Christian organization that equips believers to engage the Nea...

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6:54

Was Paul a Christian Zionist?

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2025/11/20

Send us a text Was Paul a Christian Zionist? It’s a question gaining traction again — especially as headlines and debates challenge whether Christian support for Israel and the Jewish people is truly biblical. In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, Ryan Lambert explores what Paul actually believed about Israel, the covenants, and the Land. Through key texts in Romans 9–11 and Galatians 1–2, Ryan shows how Paul’s heart and mission remained deeply connected to Jerusalem and the peopl...

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Paul within Paganism: The Jewish Apostle in His...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text What happens when we take seriously the reality that the Apostle Paul, even at his most Jewish, lived and worked within a pagan, god-congested world? In this episode, Ryan Lambert speaks with distinguished scholar Dr. Paula Fredriksen about the newly released volume she co-edited, Paul within Paganism. Together they explore how Jews and pagans mingled across the Mediterranean, why Paul’s message was socially disruptive for both Gentile and Jewish authorities, and how reading P...

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Did Paul Call the Jewish People God’s Enemies in...

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2025/11/06

Send us a text Did Paul call the Jewish people “God’s enemies” in Romans 11:28? In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, Ryan Lambert looks closely at one of the most misunderstood verses in the New Testament — a verse that has often been used to justify Christian hostility toward the Jewish people. We explore: *why some English translations say “enemies of God” *how the Greek text actually works *why Paul also calls the same Jewish people “beloved” *why Paul saw Jewish unbelief...

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Catholics and Jews Today: Building the Future Begun...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text In 1965, the Catholic Church issued Nostra Aetate, a groundbreaking declaration that dramatically transformed its relationship with the Jewish people — rejecting centuries of theological hostility and opening the door to renewed friendship and respect. Sixty years later, the legacy of Nostra Aetate continues to shape Jewish-Christian relations. But what still needs to be done? In this episode, Ryan Lambert speaks with Dr. Philip Cunningham, co-director of the Institute for Je...

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Were Paul's Churches Actually Synagogues?

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Were Paul’s churches actually synagogue sub-groups? We usually imagine Paul planting “Christian churches” that were completely separate from Judaism — but that’s not likely how Paul saw it. In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, Ryan Lambert explores a game-changing possibility: that Paul’s “churches” were actually assemblies meeting within Jewish synagogues — not outside of them. You’ll discover: Why Paul’s Gentile followers could only worship Israel’s God within ...

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Shabbat for Christians? Pressing Pause with Michael...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text Can Christians embrace the Jewish Sabbath, and if so, what might it look like? In this inspiring episode of the Bridge Builders Forum Podcast, Ryan Lambert sits down with Michael and Selah Hirsch, authors of Pressing Pause, to explore how rediscovering the biblical rhythm of Shabbat transformed their family life, deepened their relationship with God, and helped them resist the exhaustion of a nonstop culture. Together, they discuss: *What “soul exhaustion” looks like in today...

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Sukkot and Paul: Did Tabernacles Shape His Mission to...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Why are so many Christians celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles? And what does this ancient Jewish festival have to do with the Apostle Paul? In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, Ryan Lambert explores the surprising connection between Sukkot and Paul’s mission to the Gentiles. Drawing on Zechariah’s vision of the nations streaming to Jerusalem to worship the God of Israel, Ryan reveals how Paul saw his calling as part of that same prophetic hope, the great “ingathe...

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Aleph Beta and Awakening a Love for Torah Learning: A...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Aleph Beta has transformed the way countless people engage with the Torah. With animated videos, podcasts, and courses, they’ve made learning not only meaningful but also enjoyable, reaching a diverse audience of Jews and Christians worldwide. In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum Podcast, Ryan Lambert sits down with Aleph Beta’s CEO, Imu Shalev, to explore the story behind this groundbreaking Torah media company. From Imu’s own journey, to the creative process behind A...

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