The Hidden Orchard Podcast

Thank you!
First, I want to thank everyone for their support as The Hidden Orchard Project turns 3!
 
Online Study Opportunity
Also, sign up to take part in an online study, beginning August 10th, 2-3 PM Eastern. We will study "The Journey of the Soul".
What happens to the soul before and after life on Earth
Where souls go when they leave
The idea of soul groups and collective mission(s)
Parallels between modern science and the Jewish mystical traditions
Accounts of people who've experienced NDEs, and the fascinating insights they've gained
and much more...
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https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/live-online-study-the-journey-of-the-soul/
 

In this article, we explore the deeper insights into the Hebrew word for truth, Emet. With help from the Breslov tradition, we find that truth is a state of living built with honesty before ourselves, others, and G_D.
 
For more information, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/living-truth-in-a-world-of-lies/
 

For nearly two thousand years, the world has viewed Jewish tradition—and especially the rabbis of the Apostolic era—through a distorted lens. This distortion is derived from various disputes in the New Testament, but the picture is not complete. There is a deeper context that has been overlooked.
 
For Citations and Sources:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/misreading-the-gospels-understanding-jesus-within-rabbinic-judaism/
 
Watch the Two-Part series on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIu16isWs81kTnTtz5SrKSjtl7psdcOr8
 
 
 

“If it’s not in the Bible, it’s not authoritative.” “The rabbis rejected Jesus—why should we listen to them?” What did Paul mean when he said all scripture is inspired, or G_D-breathed?
 
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https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/where-does-the-bible-say-that-understanding-scripture-and-inspired-writings/

is Jesus literally God? Can someone speak, act, forgive, heal, or even claim unity with G_D without collapsing the boundary between the human and Divine?
Or Is there a precedent in the Torah that helps us understand this idea?Sign up for more on this topic  
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-shaliach-agency-and-representation-in-jewish-tradition/
 
 
 

Paul's teachings are seen as a break from Judaism, but what if his ideas on Jewish and Gentile identity are not a rejection of Rabbinic thought, but deeply rooted in it? How does that change how we read a pivotal verse in 1 Corinthians?
For More Information, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/pauls-rule-and-the-conversion-controversy/
 

The Death of the Firstborn is one plague that some struggle to come to terms with. Many have asked, "For what purpose did G_D kill so many innocent people?" While this might be rationalized as payback for the death of the Hebrew infants in Exodus 1, closer inspection indicates a deeper message.
 
For more information, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/death-of-the-fistborn/
 
 

In this episode, we'll explore a deeper insight into Daniel's dietary problems in Babylon and the origins of his solution. Did Daniel rely on the principles of "Biblically Kosher" to navigate the food issues in Babylon, or was he tapped into the Jewish Oral Torah, even in his time?
 
For more info, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/proofs-of-oral-torah-origins-of-the-daniel-plan/
 
In this series, we're challenging the assumption that an oral tradition—specifically, the Jewish oral tradition—is irrelevant to Biblical understanding and application. visit the website for more.

Purim, one of the most vibrant and festive holidays in the Jewish calendar, is a time of joy, reflection, and fun with the community.  Embedded with historical significance and tradition, Purim commemorates a pivotal event in Jewish history that is recounted in the Book of Esther. 
 
For More on Esther and Purim, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/exploring-the-timeless-lessons-of-esther-and-purim/

In this article, we explore the nature of reality, looking at a few striking parallels between simulation theory, the Bible, and Jewish thought. Is it possible this new idea of reality is not so new after all?
 
For more information, and to read sources - visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/beyond-simulation-reexamining-the-biblical-blueprint-of-reality/