Ryan Lambert

In this clip, Dr. @Isaacwoliver explains how many Jewish thinkers see the Talmud, the Oral Torah, as a way of actualizing the Written Torah for new times. After the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, rabbinic tradition became a living response to a changed world keeping the…

What Is Galatians Really About? Most think Paul wrote Galatians to reject the Torah and break from Judaism. But what if that’s a major misunderstanding? In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, we unpack what Paul was actually opposing and how his message has been…

Is the “so-called Jew” in Romans 2:17 really a hypocritical, self-righteous Jew? Rodriguez and Thiessen, along with a growing number of scholars, say no. So who is Paul correcting? And why does it matter? We’ll explore these questions in Session 1 of Romans Reframed, happening…

Is Luke a Jewish Text? According to Dr. @Isaacwoliver , yes, and not just vaguely Jewish, but deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and authored by a Jewish writer. In this clip, Isaac shares how the Gospel of Luke reflects Jewish customs, like naming a newborn on the eighth day…

What is the Mishnah? And who were the rabbis behind it? In this clip, Dr. @Isaacwoliver helps us understand the Mishnah as a foundational collection of rabbinic discussions about how to live out the Torah. These rabbis weren’t synagogue leaders like we think of today. They…

What is the Talmud? And how does it relate to Jesus, Paul, and the New Testament? Many have heard of the Talmud—but few really know what it is, how it developed, or what it has to do with Jesus and the early church. In this new Bridge Builders Forum episode, I sit down with Dr.…

What does “One New Man” really mean in Paul’s theology? It’s one of Paul’s most quoted, and most misunderstood phrases. In this 4 min episode, I explore how mistranslating and misinterpreting Ephesians 2:15 has led many to erase the very differences Paul sought to reconcile.…

Would you like to study Romans with me? This is a live, interactive Zoom study, and you’re invited! It’s called Romans Reframed, and we’ll explore four of the most misunderstood passages in Paul’s most influential letter by restoring them to their original Jewish and…

Is apocalypse just about destruction? Not exactly. In this clip, @rebekahjhaigh explains that books like Revelation and Daniel aren’t obsessed with catastrophe—they’re casting a vision of the world as it should be in the midst of a world that isn’t. From ancient prophecy to…

🔥 New Episode: Is the Book of Revelation a Jewish Text? For centuries, the Book of Revelation has been read as a Christian end-times prophecy. But what if it’s more Jewish than we think? In this episode of the Bridge Builders Forum, I sit down with scholar Dr. @rebekahjhaigh…

What Does Romans Say About Replacement Theology and Israel? Most people treat Romans like a theological textbook. But Paul wrote it as a passionate appeal to Gentile believers—urging humility toward the Jewish people, not triumphalism. In this new 5-minute episode of Journey…

Paul quoted the Septuagint (the Old Testament in Greek). Used Stoic-style rhetoric. Even echoed Homer. But he was still a Torah-observant Jew. How does all this fit together? New episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul: How Greek Was Paul? 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… 📺…

I’m thrilled to share that Mark Nanos— whose groundbreaking work on the Jewishness of Paul has impacted an entire generation of scholarship — will be honored at SBL in Boston this November. Mark’s work has profoundly impacted me, as it has so many others. If you’re not familiar…

Right now, many Jewish people are feeling isolated, outnumbered, and unsure of who their true allies are. In this moving clip, Justin Kron shares why it’s more important than ever for Christians to show up — to stand with their Jewish friends and neighbors, to listen, to speak…

Was Paul Jewish or Greek? Yes. In this new Journey with the Jewish Paul episode, we explore how Paul’s deeply Jewish identity was expressed through the language, metaphors, and rhetorical style of the Greco-Roman world. From quoting the Septuagint to echoing Homer, Paul knew…

🎙️ “Israel has made mistakes. But it also has the right to exist.” In this clip, Justin Kron reflects on the message of Hope in the Holy Land — and how standing with Israel doesn’t require hating the other side. Clarity and compassion can coexist. That’s the kind of…

With Israel back in the headlines — not just over Gaza, but now war with Iran — the need for clarity and compassion couldn’t be more urgent. In this timely conversation, I sit down with Justin Kron— co-producer of Hope in the Holy Land — to talk about October 7th, Christian…

📖 Judeophobia and the New Testament is a provocative and timely new book that raises urgent questions for anyone working with the New Testament—and especially for those committed to healing Jewish-Christian relations. Here’s an important excerpt from the introduction: “In…

Here’s a link to my brief notes from Day 2 of the Enoch Seminar, which focused on Mark within Judaism. My notes 👉 bridgebuildersforum.com/articles/nt-se… And here’s a link to the recording 👉 youtube.com/live/DoOvL9Nye…

Who was the Jewish prophet behind Paul’s passion? In this episode of Journey with the Jewish Paul, we explore why the Apostle Paul quoted Isaiah more than any other prophet—and how Isaiah’s vision of the nations streaming to Jerusalem shaped Paul’s mission, message, and hope.…