

Messiah Matters
Messiah Matters
Messiah Matters is the premier theological YouTube show and podcast that approaches biblical topics from a pronomian (pro-law) view. Hosts Rob Vanhoff and Caleb Hegg approach the biblical text with the understanding that God’s law is the standard for the Christian life and the backdrop for biblical interpretation.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 6min
Show #390 – What Makes a Christian “Christia?”
In this episode, we first look at some aspects of the covenant and discuss whether inclusion into the Abrahamic covenant means inclusion into other covenants as well. Then we turn to an email that pushes on some of our discussion from last show concerning higher education and various teachers.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 13min
Show #389 – Entering the Torah Movement
In this episode, we look at a different analogy than the one we gave last week to show that we are building off the theology of those who came before us, then we turn to teachers in the Hebrew Roots movement and name some names of those who have rejected the deity of Christ.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Show #388 – The Theological Roadshow
In this episode, we look at the basics of the cross, then we turn to the idea that we are “pot stirrers” and why this may or may not be the case.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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May 25, 2022 • 58min
Show #387 – Love Always Wins
In this episode, we reimagine the Sunday School version of Jesuses and what the term “love” actually means from a biblical perspective.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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May 18, 2022 • 59min
Show #386 – “Gentile” in the Bible
In this episode, we discuss our relationship as believers with the Holy Spirit, then we turn to the term “Gentiles” in the Scriptures. Finally, a look at the word “faith” and what this means.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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May 11, 2022 • 1h 5min
Show #385 – Anti-Semitism in the Church
In this episode, we look at anti-semitism in the Church and discuss if this is the source of many theological problems.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 8min
Show #384 – Everything is Pagan
In this episode, Caleb Hegg looks at the switch from Passover to Easter in an attempt to see if this came from a place of anti-semitism.
Ryan Reeves on Constantine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GCJfhjEYw&t=1209s
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 3min
Show #383 – History Matters
In this episode, we look once again at the name “Easter” as some have disagreed with our take from our last show, then we move to the modern seder and look at its origins, finally we discuss the giving of the Holy Spirit and what this meant in the book of Acts.
Is the Name “Easter” Pagan – Tim Hegg https://torahresource.com/does-easter-come-from-ishtar/
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Apr 6, 2022 • 57min
Show #382 – Its All About the Covenant
In this episode, we discuss the differences in theological belief and how many of the foundational beliefs tend to go back to various understandings about God’s covenants with His people.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 50min
Show #381 – Passover, Tis the Season
In this episode, we discuss the law of God as obligation or the out powering of love for God, then we move to a discussion about the term “Easter” and why this is used today by the Church. Finally, a look at a newly discovered tablet.
Article on the term “Easter”:
https://torahresource.com/does-easter-come-from-ishtar/
Article on the Four Cups at the Passover Seder:
https://torahresource.com/four-cups/
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey.
Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley.
This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters
Rob Vanhoff
Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has delivered papers at conferences for both Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He serves at Heart of Messiah Ministries in Spokane Valley. Rob holds two degrees from the University of Washington: MA, Comparative Religion (2005) and BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, with a minor in Music (2003).
Caleb Hegg
Caleb is the co-founder of Growing in Messiah, a ministry that provides resources to parents to raise godly families. Caleb has lectured at various conferences around the world, and written multiple published articles, most notably, several articles in “Celebrate the Feast” (TorahResource, 2019). Education: Caleb Hegg received a two-year certificate from TR-Institute. Caleb is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in an M.Div program.
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