Best Abundantlife Podcasts (2024)

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Cultivating Unity in the Body of Messiah 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

Hilary spoke at the Surge 2023 Women's Conference in Waxahachie on 8/12/2023. The Message was entitled Cultivating Unity in the Body of Messiah. So powerful and transformative was this message she was led to share with It's Not As You Perceive listeners.By Hilary R. Thomas

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How to Keep the Month of the Aviv Replay 2:00:15

5+ y ago2:00:15

2:00:15

In this replay of a past episode, we discuss how to keep--how to guard the Month of the Aviv. Happy New Year! Shalom.By Hilary Thomas

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Impediments to our Understanding the Faith and God 1:05:21

6y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Rod and Hilary Thomas discuss two common impediments that can get in the way of our understanding things of the Faith and God: the absences of discipleship and the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. They offer insightful solutions to successfully combating these impediments. Shalom and Welcome.…

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Impediments to our Understanding Things of the Faith 1:05:36

6y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Let's have a frank conversation about impediments that block our understanding of the things of the Faith and of YHVH. The first impediment to consider is Bible reading and study. Here we will examine the "love-hate" relationship many of us have with our Bibles and then consider solutions to combating those impediments to our understanding the Bibl…

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Keeping Shavuot-The Feast of Weeks-Pentecost---Its Importance and Meaning to Messianic Believers Today 1:40:36

6y ago1:40:36

1:40:36

What meaning does Shavuot-Pentecost-Feast of Weeks hold for Messianic Believers today and how should we keep it?By Hilary Thomas

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Living a Life Beyond the Norm 1:53:51

6+ y ago1:53:51

1:53:51

In this reflection post, we consider the example of the requirements and expectations given in Torah for service in the Levitical Priesthood, which is a shadow of the expectations Yeshua has for every true disciples. A life that is beyond the norm for all humanity.By Rod & Hilary Thomas

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A Call For Unity in the Body of Messiah 1:17:09

6+ y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

By virtue of our role as disciples of Yahoshua Messiah (Jesus Christ), we are called to be a united and unified body of believers in every respect. Just as Master was united with His Father, we too must be united with the Father, our Master and with one another in the Body of Messiah.By Hilary Thomas

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Day of Firstfruits and Keeping the Sabbath Holy 1:41:22

6+ y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

What is the Day of Firstfruits all About and How Do We Keep the Sabbath Holy--is playing organized sports allowed on the Sabbath?By Hilary and Rod Thomas

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Observing and Guarding the Month of Aviv 1:56:40

6+ y ago1:56:40

1:56:40

What does it mean to observe the Month Aviv. How do we go about observing--keeping--guarding the Month Aviv as Father has commanded us to do? We tackling this wonderful instruction of Father as we approach the Messianic New Year. Shalom.By Rod and Hilary Thomas

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Contending for the Faith 56:40

6+ y ago56:40

56:40

What is a true believer in Yeshua Messiah expected to do during the Christmas season? One of the challenging things about this holiday season each year is the pressures placed upon believers in Yeshua to give in to the festivities and keep Christmas. Hilary discusses the responsibilities of every true believer in Yeshua during this challenging time…

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Law of Reconciliation Part 2--How the Law Applies to Salvation--INAYP-88 40:13

7+ y ago40:13

40:13

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Why We Celebrate the Feasts--Lesson-15--Episode 87 1:35:08

7+ y ago1:35:08

1:35:08

If you have been thinking about why we must observe the Feasts, then this episode will explain.

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Law of Reconciliation-Part-1 59:52

7+ y ago59:52

59:52

Why is God Reconciling Israel-True Israel-to Himself? It is vitally important that every believer understands the Law of Reconciliation.

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Reconciliation of a Broken Marriage 1:27:02

7+ y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Israel entered into a spiritual marriage covenant with Yahovah their God, at Mount Sinai. They agreed to an exclusive relationship with Yahovah through a blood covenant. when they broke His covenant they fell out of favor with Him and their sins separated them from Him.

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Love That Pleases God 55:51

7+ y ago55:51

55:51

What does Yahovah require us to do in order to please Him?

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The Spirit of the Sons of God 1:17:16

7+ y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

How does our Father, Yahovah, decide who He will choose to become His sons (the sons of God)?

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Pentecost and the Gospel of the Kingdom--Part 10 45:54

8y ago45:54

45:54

Pentecost plays a pivotal role in the Gospel of the Kingdom. It is important that every believer in Yeshua understands what role this Feast plays in the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and its importance to every individual. Hilary discusses in detail.

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The Wave Sheaf and the Gospel of the Kingdom of God 53:13

8y ago53:13

53:13

What significance does The Wave Sheaf have related to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God?

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The Gospel of the Kingdom of God Part 8 49:54

8y ago49:54

49:54

In this 8th installment of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God series, Hilary addresses the relationship that exists between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

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Passover and the Gospel of the Kingdom of God- 44:15

8y ago44:15

44:15

How does Passover relate to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Hilary goes into this fascinating truth in part 7 of this multi-episode series on the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

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The Sabbath and the Gospel of the Kingdom of God 38:15

8y ago38:15

38:15

How do the annual feasts of the Lord and the weekly sabbaths relate to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God?

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The Gospel of the Kingdom of God Part 5--INAYP-77 52:43

8y ago52:43

52:43

How do the Feasts of the Lord Relate to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God? This is Part 5 of the multi-episodic series-The Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

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The Gospel of the Kingdom--Part 4--INAYP-76 57:04

8y ago57:04

57:04

In this episode Hilary discusses the process by which the king selects the ruling party for His Kingdom.

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Who Are the Sons of God--Part 3 of the Multi-Episode Series Entitled The Gospel of the Kingdom of God--INAYP-75 36:04

8y ago36:04

36:04

Who and what are the Sons of God? What Role do they Play in the Kingdom of God? In this third installment of this multi-episode series, Hilary continues her exploration of the critical subject of the The Gospel of the Kingdom of God, from a purely biblical perspective.

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The Gospel of the Kingdom of God--Part 2--It's Not As You Perceive 39:56

8y ago39:56

39:56

The Christian Gospel is a Watered Down Version of What the Gospel Really Is. It takes us to a banquet, but limits us to eating just one item off the banquet table. So then, what is the true message of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, taught and spoken of by Jesus/Yeshua Messiah? In this second part of a multi-episode series on the subject, Hilary …

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The Gospel of the Kingdom, Part 1 44:54

8y ago44:54

44:54

The crucial topic and issue of the Gospel of the Kingdom is widely misunderstood in both Christianity and Hebrew Roots. In this first part of a multi-episode series, Hilary conducts a focused study on the topic, laying the groundwork and ultimately erecting the framework whereby we may gain a true understanding of what the Master was actually speak…

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Common Misconceptions of Pentecost-Part 1--It's Not As You Perceive 25:13

8y ago25:13

25:13

In order to appreciate the significance of Pentecost, one must first appreciate the art of discipleship.

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What Does It Really Mean to be Born Again--It's Not As You Perceive--Episode 71 52:45

8+ y ago52:45

52:45

What does it really mean to be born again? What does the bible have to say about being born again? Do our churches tell us the truth as to what it takes to be born again. Let's discover the truth?

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Death and Eternity 1:00:12

8+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

What doe the Bible reveal as it relates to what happens when we die? Do we immediately go to heaven if we're good or to hell if we're bad? Or do we simply cease to exist? What does eternal life really mean? What did Y'shua have to say about death and eternity. Hilary discusses and reveals truths about death and eternity that Christianity fails to t…

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What is the New Covenant? It's Not As You Perceive 66 1:06:59

9y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

What is the New Covenant? Is it a simple rehashing of the Old Covenant as many in our Faith would passionately defend? Or an entirely new agreement between the Creator and His people? Who does the New Covenant apply to? How was the New Covenant brokered and applied? When was the New Covenant activated? And what happened to the Old Covenant? Hilary …

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Reflections on Feast of Tabernacles 2015 and The First and Last Exodus Conference--It's Not As You Perceive 65 1:18:44

9y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Hilary discusses with Rod her personal thoughts and perspectives on the Feast of Tabernacles 2015 and The First and Last Exodus Conference, held at the Aviv Moon Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2-4th.

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The Prayer Shawl Controversy--Part 1 1:24:59

9y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

In recent months we've noticed a rather disturbing trend taking place in traditional Christianity, especially in the more charismatic circles of the Christian Faith. As more and more adherents/believers/Christians, if you will, are feeling the tug towards the Hebraic Roots of the Christian Faith, the church's leaders are seeing and actually acting …

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The Bride of Christ Part 2--INAYP 62 38:47

9y ago38:47

38:47

In this second part of the 2-part series entitled The Bride of Christ, Hilary and Rod continue the discussion, picking up from last week's episode 1. What is the Bride of Christ? Who is included in the Bridal Party? Are all Christians considered part of the Bride of Christ? These and more questions will be answered. You'll be blessed.…

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The Bride of Christ--Part 1--It's Not As You Perceive 47:05

9y ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of It's Not As You Perceive, Hilary and I attempt to get to the bottom of what Shaul and John meant when they spoke about a certain group of individuals being the Bride of Christ. Were they speaking about the Church Triumphant? Or individual born again believers in Jesus Christ? This first of a 2-part series takes you in the midst o…

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INAYP 58--Overcoming Satan the Devil 36:37

9+ y ago36:37

36:37

In this episode Hilary discusses the importance of truly understanding what is written in our Bibles. (Not what is being doctrinally taught from the pulpits of our churches, but what is actually written in the Word.) Once we have a solid foundation of knowing, understanding and following the Word of God and the authority He has given us in Christ, …

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The Oneness of God--A Salvation Issue? 53:26

9+ y ago53:26

53:26

My studies brought me to Deuteronomy 6: 4 & 5. This passage speaks to the "oneness" of God and gives the command that we must love the Father. Upon further inquiry into this passage from other passages in the Bible, I came to passages the could support one's salvation being linked to a firm understanding of this command. I pose the question: is the…

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It's Not As You Perceive-Episode 49--Truth and Christianity 30:06

10y ago30:06

30:06

In this episode of It's Not As You Perceive, I editorialize on the crucial topic of Truth and how it pertains to our Faith. It turns out that most Believers are oblivious to the truth in virtually every aspect of their life.

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Halloween, Christianity and the Bible 1:42:34

10y ago1:42:34

1:42:34

There is no doubt that Halloween has pagan origins and that the Catholic Church married in to its pagan heritage. Yet many Christian leaders are encouraging Christians to celebrate the holiday. What does the Bible have to say about such pagan holidays, practices and traditions?

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The Rapture-The Christian vs Servant Perception, Part 2 1:11:11

10y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In episode 42 of this series, we established that there may be a discrepency in the what constitutes being a recipient of John's letter regarding the end times. The Book of Revelation is addressed to the servants of Jesus Christ. Who are these servants of Jesus? Are they one and the same with Christians. In this episode we examine this discrepency …

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The Rapture-The Christian versus Servant Perspective-Part 1 in a Series 48:25

10y ago48:25

48:25

I begin a series on the controversial, yet always inticing subject of the end times and the great rapture of the Christian Church. Tonight we answer the question: to whom was the mysterious Book of Revelation truly written? The answer to this question may not be as you'd perceive it to be.

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Did Jesus Eliminate Torah? 7:22

10y ago7:22

7:22

Is traditional Christianity correct in teaching that Jesus did away with the law? While reading about the healing of the leper by Jesus just as He descended the mountain after giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructed the healed leper to obey the Torah as it related to him being made whole. This passage brings in to question the centuries ol…

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Regarding Sanctification and Being Holy 1:13:20

10y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

In this episode of “It’s Not As You Perceive,” we will explore and discuss the evolving concept of sanctification from the perspective of Calvinism, a system of theology that has completely shaped and defined the landscape of the Christian faith more than any other system in the Church’s history apart from the apostolic movement of the first centur…

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What Every Christian Should Know About the Law 1:19:41

10+ y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Christianity teaches that the Law or the Torah was nailed to the cross of Jesus Christ. But is this indeed the truth. Could various passages of the New Testament been misinterpreted in such a manner that there exists an anti-Law/anti-Torah mentality within the Christian Faith? We explore the history of the first century church and discuss reasons w…

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Why We Celebrate Passover 22:10

10+ y ago22:10

22:10

So in answer to the question of "Why we celebrate the Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread, it is 1) because Yahovah commanded us to keep these feasts 2) we benefit from the lessons He teaches us at these Holy convocations, 3) we gain information on how to prepare our mind and heart to do our part to make ourselves ready to receive the Baptism o…

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What Every Believer Should Know About Worship 38:30

10+ y ago38:30

38:30

The vast majority of self-professing Believers in the world are oblivious as to what constitutes true worship-worship that is Biblically supported and acceptable to Yehovah. Hilary discusses the issue of worship and answers critical questions that every believer must come to terms with in their walk with Messiah.…

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Worship God in Spirit and in Truth 53:28

10+ y ago53:28

53:28

Hilary explores the concept of worship from what we know of Yeshua's perspective as recorded in the Gospel record. Your perceptions of worship may very well be off and this teaching will set the record straight.

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