Links to Messiah Podcast
Links to Messiah is where faith, family and the profound impact of the Jewish Messiah converge. Hi, I’m Rachel and was raised in a Messianic Jewish home where my parents ensured that my sisters and I understood our Jewish roots and how the Old Testament all pointed directly to our Messiah, Jesus.
We explore the Jewish roots of the Bible. We discuss the importance of understanding feasts and festivals. We highlight how these traditions are intricately linked to the narrative of the Jewish Messiah.
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Episodes
102 episodes
Ep. 101 - The Hidden Depths of Hanukkah
In this conversation, Rachel Kushner uncovers the deeper meaning of Hanukkah for Christian families by exploring how Jesus stepped into the story of the Festival of Dedication and illuminated its purpose. She explains how the festival commemora...
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Ep. 100 - From Vienna to Your Living Room: Our 100 Episode Celebration
Welcome to a joyful milestone episode of the Links to Messiah podcast. Today we are celebrating 100 episodes together. Rachel Kushner looks back on the incredible journey this community has taken and highlights the beautiful legacy God has been...
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Ep. 99 - Back to Basics: The Promise. Building a Family Legacy That Lasts
In this final episode of our Back to the Basics series, we explore one of the most meaningful themes in all of Scripture: legacy. From Abraham to David to Jesus to the early believers, God has always worked through families and generat...
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Ep. 98 - Back to the Basics: The Rhythm. Resting Like Jesus.
In this episode, Rachel Kushner invites us to slow down and rediscover God’s rhythm for our lives. Not musical rhythm, but the sacred pattern of rest woven into creation itself. Many of us are running at a pace God never designed, filling our d...
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Ep. 97 - Back to the Basics: The Word. Following the Rabbi.
In this episode, Rachel Kushner discusses the importance of following Jesus as a Jewish rabbi and how this can be integrated into family life. She emphasizes that discipleship is not just about knowing doctrines but about living out the teachin...
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Ep. 96 - Back to the Basics: The Foundation. Hear, O Israel.
In this episode, Rachel Kushner invites listeners to slow down, pause the noise, and go back to the basics: rediscovering the Jewish roots of our faith in Jesus. Rachel shares her heart for exploring what Scripture really says ab...
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Ep. 95 - Teaching Kids to See Jesus Every Time They Walk Through the Door
In this episode, Rachel Kushner shares how to create a Christ centered home where Jesus the Messiah is visible in everyday life. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6, the Shema, Rachel explores why surrounding our families with reminders of God’s Word he...
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Ep. 94 - Jesus Loved Dinner Parties and Here’s Why (Learn about Shabbat Dinners)
In this heartwarming episode, Rachel Kushner dives into the power of mealtime prayers and Shabbat traditions to help families slow down, reconnect, and grow closer to God. You’ll discover how something as simple as lighting candles or saying bl...
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Ep. 93 - Finding Peace in a Noisy World - The Beauty of Shabbat
In this inspiring episode Rachel Kushner dives into the meaning of Shabbat (the Sabbath), a rhythm of rest established by God, embraced by Jesus, and still life-giving for families today. She explores what Shabbat looks like in modern Jewish cu...
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Ep. 92 - Sukkot for Busy Moms: Quick, Meaningful Traditions That Point Kids to Jesus
In this episode, Rachel Kushner unpacks the spiritual significance of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, one of God’s appointed biblical feasts. She explains the rich Jewish traditions behind building a temporary shelter called a sukka...
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Ep. 91 - Yom Kippur Made Simple: Pointing Kids to Jesus’ Atonement
Ever tried explaining atonement to an 8-year-old while making lunch? Not easy. In this episode, Rachel Kushner takes the deep and holy themes of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and makes them simple, meaningful, and eve...
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Ep. 90 - Finding Hope in Grief and Jesus’ Return
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year or the Feast of Trumpets, is a time of reflection, repentance, and remembering God’s goodness. In this episode, Rachel shares the deeper meaning of the shofar, the ram’s horn, that calls...
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Ep. 89 - 30 Seconds That Can Change Your Family
In this episode, Rachel Kushner explores the beauty and significance of the Aaronic Benediction, one of the most powerful blessings in Scripture. Rooted in the book of Numbers, this ancient prayer reveals God’s heart for His people to be seen, ...
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Ep. 88 - Biblical Feasts Made Simple for Your Family (Feat. Stacie Loughrin)
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Stacie Loughrin, a homeschooling mom of six, who has such a heart for helping families grow in their faith. Stacie shares her journey of discovering the biblical feasts during a hard season in 2020, an...
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Ep 87 - Raising Kids Who Remember God’s Story
What happens when families begin celebrating the Jewish roots of their faith together? In this episode, you’ll hear powerful, real-life stories from moms, dads, grandmas, and even kids who have experienced the impact of our faith-filled ...
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Ep. 86 - How to Celebrate the Fall Feasts and Point Kids to Jesus
In this episode, Rachel Kushner unpacks the importance of building a legacy of faith within your family. You’ll hear why traditions and intentional moments matter, and how they can shape the hearts of your children for years to come. Rachel sha...
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Ep. 85 - Messianic Fall Feasts: New Season, New Community
In this episode, Rachel Kushner shares all the exciting updates as summer winds down and fall begins. Discover what’s new at Links to Messiah, including a refreshed website for easier navigatio...
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Ep 84 - Practical Tips on Creating a Legacy of Faith
In this episode, Rachel Kushner shares how building a legacy of faith begins with intentional moments inside the home; moments that weave together values, traditions, and meaningful conversations. She introduces the Fall Feast box, a resource d...
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Ep. 83 - Creating a Lasting Family Legacy: Honoring David's Life and Faith
In this deeply personal episode, Rachel Kushner opens her heart and shares her journey of loss, after the unexpected passing of her son, David. This heartbreaking event reignited a passionate desire within her to help families build lasting leg...
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Ep. 82 - Building a Legacy of Faith with Your Family
In this heartfelt episode, Rachel Kushner invites listeners into her family's rich heritage, sharing poignant stories from her parents' and grandparents' lives. From her father's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria to her mother's journey of fait...
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Ep. 81 - Living the Shema Together: A Community on Mission
In this episode, Rachel Kushner dives into the meaning of the Shema and how it's shaping our community’s walk with God. She shares highlights from the Shabbat Club, where families are learning to love God with all their heart, soul, and strengt...
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Ep. 80 - From Grief to Grace: Embracing the Shema in Everyday Life
In this episode, Rachel Kushner opens up about her journey through grief and gratitude. Rachel introduces the Shema, a foundational prayer in Jewish life. She unpacks its meaning, its call to love God with all your heart, soul, and str...
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Ep. 79 - Honoring David’s Legacy: Helping Our Children Grow in Faith
In this deeply personal and tender episode, Rachel Kushner opens her heart and shares how her late son David’s life continues to inspire hope, love, and faith. Through her grief, Rachel has created something beautiful. The
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Ep. 78 - A Mother’s Mission: Raising Kids Who Know God’s Love
In this powerful, heart-opening episode, Rachel Kushner shares her personal journey of love, loss, and unwavering faith. Through the legacy of her son, David, Rachel reveals why building a spiritual foundation for our children isn’t optional; i...
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