The Hidden Orchard Podcast

Lost in Translation - The Problems With Sola Scriptura

For some, Sola Scriptura is a cause for celebration, but for others, this doctrine paved the way for some significant problems down the road.
How is this doctrine different from the native worldview of Jesus and the Apostolic community?
 
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The Garments of the Soul

The Garments of the Soul refer to our; deeds, words, and thoughts. When we understand these Rabbinic metaphors, we unlock a new insight into The Parable of the Wedding Banquet in the Gospel of Matthew.
 
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Holy Spirit vs. Ruach HaKodesh: Revealing the Essence of Divine Presence

One of the most elusive concepts in the Bible is the idea of the Holy Spirit. Though Judaism and Christianity share some common ground in recognizing Ruach HaKodesh/Holy Spirit as an aspect of the Divine Presence, the nuances and theological underpinnings differ significantly.
 
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How Music Influences the Soul

What impact does this have on the soul? Could the music we indulge in regularly sabotage our spiritual development? In this article, we'll explore the tradition and some ways to protect ourselves.
 
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Ibur: The Entanglement of the Soul in 1 John

What does it mean that G_D is in us, and we are in G_D? Learn how the deep mystical concept of Ibur holds a prominent place in the Apostolic writings, unlocking insight and dispelling errant theologies.
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The Deep Connection Between Chinese Medicine and Tefillin

If we examine where the knots and wrappings are placed from a TCM point of view, it appears that the tefillin and wraps form a potent acupuncture point formula aimed at elevating the spirit and clearing the mind.
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep

This is a good example that shows how Jesus co-opts a Midrash that he knew his students would grasp. In this, he uses many metaphoric elements of the Rabbinic tradition and also teaches on repentance from the mystical dimension.
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Messiah

If you take a step back from the New Testament, you will notice that the texts are surprisingly quiet on major topics that readers have come to take for granted. Entire religions and theologies have been built upon these ideas, yet, they are not thoroughly explained amid the pages.
 
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Soul Refinement - Guarding Our Speech

No legal system on earth holds verbal insults and thought crimes in the same category as more egregious and obvious crimes like murder and adultery. However, in the spiritual economy of the Bible, these are very much connected.
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40 Days of Spiritual Metamorphosis

As summer fades into autumn, a sacred period arrives in the Jewish calendar that carries profound spiritual significance. We're all invited to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, repentance, and reconnection with the Divine during this time.
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