East to West

The Origin and Meaning of Hanukkah Nov 21, 2022

Don't miss this next episode with Zac and Nate as they discuss the history of Hanukkah. Going all the way back to the 4th century, they look at Alexander the Great, His generals, and finally Antiochus Epiphanes and his attempt to kill off the Jewish people during the Maccabean revolt. God was with the Jews though and the feast of Hanukkah, or lights was born, which we can see Jesus in in many ways today.

Raising The Next Generation Nov 07, 2022

Don't miss this next episode on East to West as Zac and Nate share how they were raised, why the Hebrew text in Prov. 22:6 is so important, and how it contributes to the larger conversation regarding each Childs unique contribution that God is uniquely training them to fulfill at the perfect time.

Timing, Territory, Team, and Treasure w/ Pastor Sam Hawkins Oct 08, 2022

Timing is everything with God. If we lag behind or jump the gun, we can miss the Kingdom opportunity that God has for us. But as we learn to trust God's timing, we grow in our appreciation and awareness of the fact that he has destined us for the territory we are currently in, to work with the team he has placed us with, and become satisfied with the treasure we receive from hungering and thirsting for the righteousness of God. Pastor Sam's amazing stories and life of faithful obedience to God will encourage you to trust God in this season, chase God's presence in your life, and live exuberant, joy-filled lives while you patiently wait for those things He has placed in your heart.

Jesus and Joseph's Cup of Divination Oct 05, 2022

We love pictures of Christ in the Old Testament. It was Augustine who said, "In the Old Testament the New is concealed, in the New the Old is revealed.” Do you believe this? Do you read your Bible this way? How has it changed your life? How is it impacting others? Don't miss this episode as Zac dives into the Old Testament picture of Christ found in the story of Joseph and his cup of divination found in the innocent Benjamins sack.

A New Identity Aug 20, 2022

Join Zac and Nate as they dive into Mark's unique account of the demoniac oppressed by legion. Mark's uncanny attention to detail and the significance of this account will surprise you. Details like this remind us that every word is living and active and was intentionally written down through the inspiration of Holy Spirit. You will be encouraged and hungry for more of God's word after listening to this episode.

The Faith that Chooses the Mountains Aug 06, 2022

Don't miss this new episode where Zac and Nate dive into the life of a leader that often gets overlooked-- Caleb. He was a man of the mountains, unlike Lot who chose the valley, moving his tents as far as sodom. In this episode we learn that unlike the west, the mountain tops are the places in our lives that require faith. The valley is a life of ease, but the mountains? To live there requires faith. Listen to this episode and find out why, as well as the kind of man we see in the OT that chose such a life.

The Feast of Passover Apr 15, 2022

Join Zac and Nate this week as they share on Passover!

The Holiday of Purim and the Cross of Mordechai Mar 28, 2022

Join Zac and Nate this week as they look at the Holiday celebrated this last week known as Purim. This is a holiday filled with joy, dressing up in costumes, and giving gifts to each other, but it is rooted in one of the most amazing biblical stories--- one we are all familiar with. Zac and Nate are going to talk about the holiday, what it means, why its celebrated, the story of Esther and finally bring it all back to the Messiah and how it parallels His dying on a tree to redeem that which was lost.

Special Guest: Mordechai Wiseman from Israel Firstfruits Dec 04, 2021

Don't miss this special episode with our friend and guest, Mordechai Wiseman who lives in Israel. Mordechai is the founder of Israel Firstfruits which exists to "support, assist, guide, coach, encourage and invest in the believing professional community in Israel." Mordechai joins us today to share about what Israel Firstfruits does, the Biblical understanding of the Kingdom, the parable of the two lost sons from Luke 15 and more. Mordechai's hebraic understanding of the text as well as the ways of God will incite some form of a paradigm shift in your life we are sure just as it did ours.

It's Time to Stand and Worship Dec 04, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as Zac takes a look at the story of Jehoshaphat and dives into the nature of standing while God fights our battles. It is not a passive thing to stand, it's actually active. We all too often forget that Faith moves mountains, not always our hands. Don't miss this episode!

Seeking Torah Finding Yeshua: The Light and the Church in Genesis Nov 13, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they look at pictures of Christ in the Old Testament, specifically in Gen. 1 and 2. Jesus is hidden everywhere in the Old Testament, all we have to do is dig and we will find Him.

Jesus in the book of Esther Nov 13, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they dive into the book of Esther where the Lord is never mentioned once, and yet somehow He is everywhere as we will see in Esther approaching the King.

The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons Oct 29, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week, as Nate breaks down one of the many parables of Jesus and brings to the table some of the cultural aspects of this parable that are often not shared in western teachings. This story is not about one son, but two and they both had the same problem.

Jeremiah and Faithless Israel Oct 29, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week, as they look at a passage out of Jeremiah 3, talking about the nature of repentance and what it means to return to God when we go astray.

Jesus and the Temple Oct 17, 2021

Join Zac, Nate, and Pastor Sam this week as Pastor Sam takes us into the Temple Court and paints a picture for us of what the temple looked like, some of what it represented, and brings the words of Jesus to life. Pastor Sam also addresses the scene with the woman caught in adultery and why Jesus wouldn't have written in the dirt, but in the marble of the temple floor and why that is significant.

The Nazirite Vow Oct 08, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week, as they look at the nature of the Nazirite Vow in the scriptures and see whether there is any connection between those who took it in the Old Testament and Jesus' life consecrated to God in the New Testament.

The Importance of the Scriptures Pt. 2 Oct 02, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they dive into part 2 of the importance of the scriptures and talk about how to read the text, why we read the text, and give a couple of examples from scripture and culture of why it is so radically important that we know the Word of God in the days we are living.

The Importance of the Scriptures Sep 29, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week, as they dive into the importance of the scriptures today. We are leaving behind the Word of God in our busyness, contemporary literature, podcasting addiction, and more, but the Lord Jesus made it expressly clear that "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew. 4:4).

Children and Wonder: A Look at Jesus and the little Children Sep 17, 2021

Join Zac and Nate as they dive into Luke 18:15 where Jesus is brought many infants by the people and the disciples sharply rebuke the people for brining them to Jesus, yet Jesus makes a point about the Kingdom and Children. There is something powerful and awesome about the wonder of a child and his or her relationship to God. If we intend to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we must become like infants.

Israel: God's Thermometer Sep 12, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week, as Pastor Sam comes on to talk about the importance of Israel as a nation as well as some significant events that have taken place historically that point to the fact that Israel is indeed God's thermometer. Don't miss this weeks episode with Pastor Sam. We are so thankful for him!

The Transfiguration: "The Stringing of Pearls" Sep 03, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they look into what Peter, James, and John might have understood to be true when the voice from Heaven commended and affirmed Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration.

Peter's Confession Aug 27, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they, with the help of Dr. Lindsey, take a look at the Hebrew meaning of Peter's confession in Matthew 16. Flesh and blood definitely did not reveal this good news to Peter, it had to be God.

Moses, Amalek, the Serpent, and the Cross of Christ. Aug 18, 2021

Join Zac and Nate as they take a look at what the Midrash, Jubilee, and other extra biblical texts have to say about Moses' hands being held up as Joshua fights against Amalek, the serpent in the wilderness that men and women looked to for healing, and Abraham binding his only son Issac with wood, or (perhaps a cross?) Don't miss this amazing episode.

The Lord's Prayer: Going back to the Hebrew Text Aug 16, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they, with the help of Dr. Robert Lindsey, go back to the Hebrew roots of the Lord's prayer shedding light on familiar passages and bringing to light the supernatural aspects of the prayer.

The Gospel in the Story of Cain and Abel Aug 06, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they dive in to the story of Cain and Abel and bridge the centuries between this story and that of Christ in the Second Temple Period. The Gospel comes to life in Genesis Chapter 4.

Jesus Rejects Pharisaic Judaism Jul 29, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they take a look at the reason for the Pharisees rejection of Yeshua, Jesus of Nazareth, the Origin of the Oral Law, what it is, its parallel to the western Church today, and how God is asking all of us to partake of the new wine, the new cloth, the person and life of Jesus personally for ourselves and not ride the coattails of another's faith.

The Scarlet Cord Jul 23, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they break down the significance of the scarlet cord in scripture. From the curtains in the tabernacle, to the ephod of the high priest, to the Rahab and the spies, to the cross, we see a beautiful theme of life, preservation from the wrath of God and Yeshua our salvation.

Rain, Noah's Ark, and the Jesus Connection Jul 15, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they take a look at the Hebrew root, Geshem, a Hebrew root used in the Old Testament for rain. The prophets show us that the incarnation of Jesus came like the early and latter rains fall on the earth every year. We also see Jesus in Gen. 7 in the story of Noah and the flood. There are so many gems uncovered in this weeks episode as we continue to unearth the Jesus of history. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

A Strange Fire - The Holiday of Lag Ba'Omer Jul 08, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they break down a Rabbinic holiday known as Lag Ba'Omer and the strange fire it presents in the shadow of the authentic Fire afforded us through Christ at Pentecost. Today there are many people trying to replicate what God is doing in others lives, through others lives, and what God has done for/through others in the past, instead of surrendering their lives over to Jesus personally and inheriting the life and resurrection power that comes from Him alone. From the days of the magicians in Egypt, to the mystics in Israel, to the "spiritual" mystics of our day, a lot of people are looking to ride the coattails of another persons personal walk with the pillar of fire Himself, but without the surrender, transformation, and holy lifestyle we are all called to walk. This is a strange fire, not the holy fire from above. It is an imitation rather than the substance of the real thing.

You Shall Not Carry the Name of the Lord in Vain Jul 01, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they look at one of the most misunderstood commandments in the law-- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. A fuller understanding of what this actually means will sober you as you seek to live your life for Jesus and Jesus alone.

Jesus: The Breaker, the Shepherd, the King, and Yahweh Himself Jun 24, 2021

Join Zac and Nate for this episode as they bring definition and understanding to one of the most misunderstood passages of scripture in the gospels: Matthew 11:12. Going back to the original Hebrew, they connect it to Micah 2:13 and Matthew 26 where Jesus cites Zec. 13:7, marrying the prophets words about his crucifixion, while divinely adding to it and bringing clarity to his Messianic task.

Psalm 23 and the Feeding of the 5,000 Jun 18, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they dive into the connection between the feeding of the 5,000 and David's Psalm 23.

The Barley Loaves: Elisha and Jesus Jun 10, 2021

Don't miss this week as Zac and Nate break down the connection between Elisha and the barley loaves and Jesus' feeding of the five-thousand.

Jesus' Temptation and the Poor in Spirit Jun 04, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they talk about the connection between the poor in spirit and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. If the Kingdom of Heaven is given to the poor in spirit, how does this help us navigate temptation? Jesus is our example.

Episode 16 - Pt. 2 The History Behind the Hamas and Israeli Conflict May 28, 2021

Join Zac, Nate, and Pastor Sam again this week as Pastor Sam Hawkins continues to break down the Arab Spring, and the history and reason behind the conflict going on between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East.

Episode 15 - Pt. 1: The History Behind the Hamas and Israeli Conflict May 20, 2021

Join Zac, Nate, and Pastor Sam Hawkins this week as Pastor Sam breaks down the long history behind the conflict going on the Middle East right now between Hamas and Israel, what it's all about, where it's going, the Gog and Magog war, the nations represented in the coalition that will come together and more.

Episode 14 - For the Glory of God Alone May 13, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they share on Jesus' words from John 14:13-14. When we pray, asking for things in the name of Jesus, one of the most important factors is that we are praying with a right heart, set on seeing the Kingdom of God come, the purposes of God enacted, and the Word of God established.

Episode 13 - Jesus and the Ladder of Babel May 06, 2021

Don't miss this weeks episode as Zac breaks down the significance of the tower of Babel, its location, the Lord's intention in dispersing the people, as well as how Jesus representing the ladder in the story of Jacob ties in. This was such a fun week!

Episode 12 - The Crocus: Blooming in the Desert Apr 29, 2021

Don't miss this episode with Zac and Nate as Zac breaks down one of the coolest passages in Isa. 35. The life of the Crocus reminds us that no matter how dark the night, no matter how dry the season, we can thrive right where we are. This episode was so encouraging!

Episode 11 - Elijah and Mt. Carmel Apr 22, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as Zac breaks down this passage of scripture in a way you have probably never heard!

Episode 10 - Matthew 6: Is Dominion Theology Biblical? Apr 15, 2021

Join Zac, Nate, and Pastor Sam this week as Pastor Sam breaks down some increasingly popular, while not biblical teachings in the Church today rooted in Jesus' instruction on how to pray from Matthew 6.

Episode 9 - Jesus fulfills the Feast of First-fruits Apr 07, 2021

Don't miss this episode where Zac and Nate break down the feast of First-fruits and show how Jesus fulfilled this feast and what it means for those of us who place our Faith in Him.

Episode 8 - Jesus and the Olive Tree Apr 01, 2021

Join Zac and Nate as they break down the significance of the Olive tree. It is a beautiful portrayal of Jesus and it's oil of the Holy Spirit....

Episode 7 - Pastor Sam Pt. 2 Jesus and the Temple Mar 25, 2021

Join Nate, Zac, and his dad, Pastor Sam this week as they get into Jesus and the Temple in Jerusalem. How did the Jews see the temple in Jesus' day and what did it mean when Jesus walked into the temple and found people buying and selling? Hang till the end to hear Pastor Sam address some contemporary issues we are seeing play out today in the Church. We cannot communicate how thankful we are for Pastor Sam and his wisdom today.

Episode 6 - Pastor Sam pt. 1 "The confused Disciples" Mar 18, 2021

Man! How do we as citizens of Heaven live as residents and citizens in America and around the world, at the same time? It seems we are not the only one's who had a hard time with this initially. Don't miss this week as Pastor Sam, Zac's dad, joins us on the podcast to talk about the disciples misunderstanding of the Kingdom, the significance of cloaks, and more.

Episode 5 - The Significance of the Purple Fabric Found in Israel Mar 11, 2021

Join Zac and Nate as they look at the significance and symbolism of the color purple specifically as it relates to Jesus' robe in John 19. You don't want to miss this episode!

Episode 4 - Jesus Deity Seen in the Piercing of His Side Mar 05, 2021

Join Zac and Nate this week as they dive into a prophetic promise rooted in Exodus 12 and Psalm 34, which was fulfilled on the cross as Jesus was pierced.

Episode 3 - Special Guest Don Finto Pt. 2 Feb 25, 2021

Join Nate and Zac as they and their guest, Pastor Don Finto, finish their two part series by addressing Replacement theology, the key to world revival, and the last great deception.

Episode 2 - Special Guest Don Finto Pt. 1 Feb 18, 2021

Pastor Don Finto graciously joins Zac and Nate on East to West to talk about a number of things pertaining to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. In part one, Pastor Finto shares with us about the difference between God's calendar and the Gregorian, the significance of the relationship between Jews and Gentiles, the importance of the Sabbath and the Feasts, and more. Give it a listen and let us know what you think and what you have learned! Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.

Episode 1 - Introduction Feb 10, 2021

Join Zac and Nate as they share their heart behind East to West, what led them to start it, and note just a few things from the gospels that you might not be aware of in some of the teachings of Jesus. Hang in there for the special announcement at the end, where they introduce a guest to be on the podcast over the next couple weeks.

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