Connecting the Dots Between the Old and New Testaments with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1022

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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I have absolutely no chill about today’s episode. I mean it…you might want to grab a notebook, a pen, maybe even two, because this is a full-on mind-blown episode. Rabbi Jason Sobel is a Jewish man who believes Jesus is the Messiah, and the way he connects the dots between the Old Testament and the New? Y’all… it’s like watching the story of Jesus go from regular definition to full-on high definition. We’re talking about his journey of faith, how we can better understand and connect with Jewish culture, the significance of the number eight (just wait for that part!), and he even gives us the cultural and historical context of the birth of Jesus in a way that will have you sitting there going, “How did I not know this?!” He has served as a spiritual advisor for The Chosen since its inception and you’re going to love getting to learn from him. His new book, Transformed By the Messiah, is absolutely beautiful. In your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 129, so get those note-taking pages ready. Find the show notes here . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, I think you’d also love episode 445 with Tim Mackie or episode 510 with Matt Maher. . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Mercy Ships: Please donate today at ⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠. Omaha Steaks: Visit ⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/soundsfun⁠. Capstone Wellness: Learn more at ⁠capstonewellness.com/thatsoundsfun⁠. Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 27% off sitewide. Wonder Project: Start your free trial and make sure to choose the annual subscription at watch.thewonderproject.com/thatsoundsfun. When you pick the annual plan, you save money and directly support their mission to bring more of these stories to the world. NIV Application Bible: If you’re looking for a new Bible or know someone you’d like to gift a Bible to, I highly recommend the ⁠NIV Application Bible⁠! Antique Candle Co: Use code “thatsoundsfun” to get a free Gift Set on any order of $40 or more through Dec 15 at ⁠antiquecandleco.com⁠. . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey!
0:01.0	Hi!
0:02.0	That sounds fun.
0:10.0	That sounds fun.
0:11.0	Hi, friends.
0:14.0	Welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun, the Seasons.
0:17.0	I'm your host Annie Up Downs.
0:18.0	I'm so happy to be here with you, y'all. I have absolutely no chill about today's
0:24.0	episode. I mean, you might want to grab a notebook, a pen, maybe even two, because this is a mind-blown
0:29.8	emoji episode. That's why we had to give it to you today. We are answering the question,
0:34.3	how do I see all of the beauty of this season, particularly around Christmas?
0:39.1	Y'all are not even ready.
0:40.2	I get to talk with my new friend Rabbi Jason Sobel.
0:43.3	He has served as a spiritual advisor for the chosen since its inception.
0:47.2	And you're going to love getting to learn from him.
0:49.5	His new book, transformed by the Messiah, is absolutely beautiful and mind-blowing. Rabbi Jason is a Jewish
0:56.4	man who believes Jesus is the Messiah and the way he connects the dots between the Old
1:01.3	Testament and the new, y'all. It's like watching the story of Jesus. Go from regular definition
1:06.5	to full-on high-deaf. We're talking about his journey of faith, how we can better understand and connect with
1:12.1	Jewish culture, the significance of the number eight.
1:15.2	Y'all just wait for that part.
1:16.8	And he even gives us the cultural and historical context of the birth of Jesus in a way
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