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The Bridge Builders Forum

Ryan Lambert
Judaism
Paul
Christianity
Apostle Paul
Jewish-Christian Relations
Israel
Paul the Apostle
Torah
New Testament
Jesus
Bridge Builders Forum
Gentiles
Yom Kippur
Olive Tree Campaign
Galatians
Greco-Roman Context
Jerusalem
Replacement Theology
Circumcision
Romans 11

The Bridge Builders Forum Podcast helps Jews and Christians better understand their faith, the Bible, and each other.

Each episode features individuals and perspectives that foster mutual enrichment and the goodness we can bring to our communities and the world when there is a bridge, rather than a gulf, between Jews and Christians.

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Can Jewish prayer be spiritually beneficial for non-Jews? And if so, how can Christians engage Jewish prayer in a way that is healthy, respectful, and honors the Jewish people and Jewish tradition?

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What did Paul actually envision for the communities of Jews and Gentiles who followed Jesus?

In this final episode of our Journey with the Jewish Paul series, we travel to two cities that became major centers of Paul’s mission: Cor... more

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Israel and Zionism have become some of the most debated (and often divisive) topics among Christians and Jews today. But what does the Catholic Church have to say about Israel? And can a faithful Catholic also be a Zionist?

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What did Paul believe about the end of time? And how did that belief shape his mission?

In this episode, we travel to ancient Thessalonica to explore one of Paul’s earliest letters and the urgent message he preached to Gentiles: tu... more

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Recent Guests

Wally Cirafesi
New Testament scholar, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Lund University
Lund University
Episode: Capernaum: What it Teaches Us about Jews and Christians - Then and Now: A Conversation with Wally Cirafesi
Nikki Goldstein
Co-author of Conversations with My Rabbi
Author and co-author of Conversations with My Rabbi
Episode: A Legacy of Light and Love: Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Bondi Beach, and the Laws of Noah
Tommy Waller
Founder of HaYovel (and Israel Guys)
HaYovel / The Israel Guys
Episode: Christians Building Trust in Israel: A Conversation with Tommy Waller
Anders Runesson
Dean and Professor of New Testament
University of Oslo
Episode: Judaism For Gentiles? A Conversation with Anders Runesson - Part One
Ryan Lambert
Writer, teacher, director of Bridge Builders Forum
Bridge Builders Forum
Episode: Turning the Tables: Ryan Lambert as a Guest on Water into Wine
Meredith Warren
Co-editor of Judeophobia and the New Testament
Scholar/Author (Book Editor)
Episode: Judeophobia and the New Testament: A Conversation with Meredith Warren
Alan Morinis
Founder of The Mussar Institute and leading figure in the Mussar movement
The Mussar Institute
Episode: Alan Morinis on Refining the Soul, Mussar, and the Shabbat Effect
Shelley Neese
Author; Leader in ACLI and Jerusalem Connection
Jerusalem Connection, American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI)
Episode: Rethinking Israel, the Church, and the Prophets: A Conversation with Shelley Neese
Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski
Director of the Center for Christian–Jewish Learning at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: Inside the Field of Jewish–Christian Relations: A Conversation with Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Thoughtful & Inspiring

    I am Jewish and love this podcast. I always learn every week, and Ryan does a good job of bringing on diverse guests. I often break up an episode into 2-3 smaller chunks, as some episodes require time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guychi
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful conversations

    The Bridge Builders Forum is an excellent platform for Jews and Christians to discuss challenging topics about their faiths and the overlapping pieces that are often overlooked. As a follower of Yeshua (Jesus), I have found much value from these conversations and I really appreciate the way they are conducted — honor, respect, grace…without lacking any depth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Israeli Good Wine
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful and diverse guest mix; conversations feel respectful and insightful.
Listeners appreciate the combination of scholarly analysis and practical interfaith work.
Show is praised for helping Jews and Christians understand each other with humility and clarity.

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Catholics and Jews Today: Building the Future Begun by Nostra Aetate - A Conversation with Dr. Philip Cunningham
Q: What role have subsequent popes played in advancing Nostra Aetate's vision?
Pope John Paul II explicitly affirmed the enduring covenant with the Jewish people, Pope Francis emphasized mutual enrichment through Judaism's wisdom, and together these leaders deepened Catholic-Jewish dialogue and cooperation beyond the Council's text.
Catholics and Jews Today: Building the Future Begun by Nostra Aetate - A Conversation with Dr. Philip Cunningham
Q: How did historical events like the Shoah influence the Council Fathers' approach to Judaism?
The Shoah created a moral imperative for Catholic leaders to rethink attitudes toward Jews, making openness to dialogue and rejection of anti-Jewish stereotypes a central concern during the Council and in subsequent Church leadership.
Catholics and Jews Today: Building the Future Begun by Nostra Aetate - A Conversation with Dr. Philip Cunningham
Q: What is Nostra Aetate and why is it considered a watershed moment for Jewish-Catholic relations?
Nostra Aetate reframed Catholic self-understanding to value dialogue with other religions, rejected demeaning portrayals of Jews, and urged respectful conversations between Jews and Catholics, laying the foundation for ongoing interfaith engagement.
Lois Tverberg and Reading Jesus in His Jewish World
Q: Why is it so important for you to stay rooted in scholarship even when writing for a popular audience?
She argues that good scholarship provides the data and language to connect popular readers with authentic Jewish contexts, and that engaging with rigorous sources strengthens the credibility and accessibility of her books for lay readers.
Lois Tverberg and Reading Jesus in His Jewish World
Q: So talk to us about how does a Christian molecular biologist from Western Michigan end up studying and writing about the Jewish roots of Christianity?
Lois explains that her scientific training gave her a disciplined, evidence-based approach and that mentorship from Ray Vander Laan, plus exposure to Jewish sources in Jerusalem, redirected her study from purely academic religion toward a living, contextual reading of the Bible that takes Jewish worldviews seriously.

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The show centers on bridging Jewish and Christian understanding, featuring scholars, authors, rabbis, and interfaith leaders who unpack Jewish–Christian history, theology, and contemporary dialogue. Recent episodes frequently explore Paul's place within Judaism, interfaith ethics, memory and memorials in Jewish–Christian relations, and practical initiatives that promote mutual respect—ranging from scholarly reinterpretations of biblical texts to shared campaigns that foster dialogue and collaboration. A notable strength is the mix of rigorous academic insight with real-world interfaith initiatives, travel-focused explorations of historical contexts, and tangible actions like campaigns and partnerships that help audiences engage more deeply ... more

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1. Wally Cirafesi
2. Nikki Goldstein
3. Tommy Waller
4. Anders Runesson
5. Ryan Lambert
6. Meredith Warren
7. Alan Morinis
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