
The Roots of Christian Antisemitism
Baseless Hatred
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Part 1 - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism
What happens when hate wears a theological costume?
Why does a 1.1 M-view conspiracy video about “fake Jews” resonate so deeply—and how do 20,000 comments reveal our own blind spots?
In this urgent sermon, we’ll trace the deep roots of Christian antisemitism—from Chrysostom’s golden mouth to modern replacement theologies—and discover how two fatal misreads of the New Testament fueled centuries of “baseless hatred.” If you’re ready to be empowered instead of worn down, to fight prejudice with truth rather than rage, join me on this journey into the roots of hatred—and learn how knowledge really is power.
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Part 2 — Bless Those Who Bless You? When the Promise Gets Twisted
What if a promise meant to affirm was used to condemn?
In Bless Those Who Bless You, Part 2 of Baseless Hatred: The Roots of Christian Antisemitism, we examine how God’s enduring covenant with Israel, anchored in the Word of God, has been distorted through theology, rhetoric, and silence.
This week, we expose the misguided interpretation at the heart of a popular story.
The confusion isn’t new, but it’s dangerous and it must be answered.
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Part 3 — Root Causes
What do Gnostics, Marcion, and Crusaders have in common? They all reshaped Christianity—and fueled centuries of anti‑Judaism.
This week we’ll travel back in time to zoom in on a moment when the Jesus movement took a sharp turn. Not yet with councils or decrees, but with quiet edits and a clever “fix” that still shapes how people read the Bible today.
If you’ve ever wondered, “How did we get here?” this is where you need to start.
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Part 4 — The Birth of Replacement Theology
"THESE SCRIPTURES ARE NOT YOURS, BUT OURS" -Justin Martyr
What if the theology you’ve inherited isn’t rooted in Scripture at all, but in a 2nd-century backlash against Judaism? Meet the architects of supersessionism—Justin Martyr, Melito of Sardis, Tertullian—who forged the idea that “true Israel” isn’t an ethnic lineage but a faith community.
In this episode, we're diving deep into a fascinating yet troubling period of history when Christian leaders developed creative new interpretations to claim they were the "True Israel," while the Jewish people were... well, you'll have to tune in to find out.
Join us as we explore:
• The brilliant (but dangerous) solution early Church fathers found to their "Jewish problem"
• How they transformed prophetic rebuke into something entirely different • Two types of "replacement theology" that emerged and still impact us todayPart 4 of our "Baseless Hatred" series reveals the roots that would shape Christian-Jewish relations for centuries to come. Don't miss this critical piece of the story.
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Part 5 — The Long Term Consequences
Why Didn’t the Jews Just Believe in Jesus?
It’s a question people still ask today. But what if the answer has less to do with blindness… and more to do with BETRAYAL?
This week, we peel back the layers of history to uncover what was really happening in the early centuries of the Church and why the message of Jesus became, for many Jews, a message of erasure rather than inclusion. The story of Roman emperors and church councils lead to a devastating shift as the “Good News” was framed in a way that made it impossible to receive?
Part 5 of Baseless Hatred: The Roots of Christian Antisemitism illustrates historically why the church and synagogue would be at odds for millennia to come.