Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Host Stephanie Pavlantos welcomes returning guest Shauna Manfredine.
Shauna is an author, artist, teacher, and speaker with Lighted Way Ministries, which broadcasts each Shabbat and hosts annual feasts and retreats. Manfredine discusses her focus on archeoastronomy, arguing the heavens contain Yahweh’s intended story and that paganism distorted original constellation meanings tied to Scripture, the twelve tribes, and prophecy. She describes tracing star and constellation names, shapes, and “tapestry” scenes (e.g., the Bowman’s arrow into the scorpion) and connects figures such as Perot’s “the Breaker” to David and Goliath. She presents her book Ancient Hebrew in the Stars, claiming the twenty-two-letter original alphabet appears in constellations worldwide, with meaning also conveyed by letter frequency, including a Shema message in letters appearing once. They share links to her sites, books, free magazine, and video platforms.
Welcome to Grafted: Jewish Roots of Christianity! Today’s guest is Pastor Jim Pierce.
Pastor Jim Pierce is a devoted pastor and Torah teacher (moreh) based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His deep spiritual journey has been profoundly shaped by the Shema from Deuteronomy 6, which he credits with deepening his relationship with Yeshua and expanding his understanding of the Torah. Through his powerful testimony, Pastor Jim shares how this pivotal scripture changed his life and led him to a deeper walk with the Lord.
In addition to his personal story, Pastor Jim sheds light on the incredible history of St. Patrick, revealing that he was born into a Jewish family before being taken captive and brought to Ireland. Through his teachings and discussions, Pastor Jim uncovers hidden aspects of faith and history that bring a greater understanding of God’s plan.
Pastor Jim’s ministry, both online and in person, has touched countless lives, and he also shares his own story of discovering a father and family he never knew he had—an inspiring tale of revelation and connection. His unique blend of teaching and storytelling continues to inspire thousands on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where he helps people explore the depths of their faith and heritage.
