Murray Tilles Interview

Murray Tilles, born and raised in a religious Jewish home, accepted Jesus as his Messiah while a student in college at the University of North Carolina in 1979. Founder and Executive Director of Light of Messiah Ministries, a gospel centered outreach to the Jewish people in Atlanta, GA, Murray has spent 39 years proclaiming the message of Jesus to the Jewish community. His desire is also to help Christians understand the Jewish foundations of our faith.

Murray earned his BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill as well as earning a Masters of Divinity and an M.A. in Counseling and Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield IL. He is a missionary, author/writer, theologian, apologist, and teacher, who has appeared on television and radio, and has spoken in over 4000 churches around the world. Currently, Murray speaks in churches around the country helping his brothers and sisters in Christ understand the Jewish foundations of our faith through Passover services, teaching on the Jewish foundation of faith in Christ, the Jewish festivals, the conflict in the Middle East.

Murray lives with his wife in Roswell, GA. He has two adult children.

He is the author of "Devoted to Israel", a devotional for Christians to learn about our Jewish foundations and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Kaly Marie

Kaly Marie is the creator and host of Koffee with Kaly Marie, a Messianic podcast inspired by her search for meaningful, faith-centered conversations that feel like friends gathering around the table.

A lifelong learner who loves Adonai, His Word, and a good cup of coffee, Kaly brings together people from different generations to share experiences, laughter, and practical wisdom.

Through thoughtful questions, she encourages guests and listeners alike to think more deeply, examine Scripture, and grow in understanding, faith, and everyday life.

Her heart is for people, creating a comfortable space where everyone feels welcome to share their thoughts and ideas.

There’s a seat at the table for you, with coffee just the way you like it.

Avigayil Rivka Interview

Avigayil Rivkah is a writer, speaker, and food history enthusiast who specializes in content related to Jewish culture and faith, lifestyle, andIsrael news. She has worked in both print and digital publications. Drawing from her background in Judaism, she writes articles and devotionals from a Hebraic perspective, helping readers to discover the richness of their faith. Her writing has been featured across print and digital publications, including All Israel News, Her View from Home, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle and The Mom Co. She is a Jewish believer in Jesus, and she shares her reflections on Jewish holidays, recipes and more at a Ajoyfuljewishjourney.com.

Kim Otero interview

Kimberly Otero was raised in a strong believing household and speaks often of her parents’ commitment to instill godly values and character. Unlike most young people who did not come to knowledge of Yeshua until they had satisfied their flesh and sowed their wild oats, Kim has dedicated her life to serving the Messianic community even from a young age. She was blessed to flourish in one of the oldest Messianic synagogues in the United States and even attended a Messianic Jewish day school, one of only three in the world at the time!

Kim’s desire to learn more about her Messiah in His Jewish context continued to burn brightly, and sensing the Lord’s leading, she went to college, graduating with a degree in Jewish Studies and Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. Afterward, she worked at a Messianic television ministry for 16 years called Jewish Jewels. During that time, Kim continued to serve the community of God, teaching and leading the youth, sisterhood, bar and bat mitzvah students, dance teams, etc. Looking back, she could see God’s hand of preparation for the big responsibilities ahead—assisting her husband in shepherding their own Messianic congregation, Tzur Yisrael (Rock of Israel) Messianic Congregation and teaching in her own ministry, The Outpouring. Kim has just begun recording a new podcast series on all 150 Psalms and will upload the first one on October 20. 

Ann Hancock Interview

Ann was raised in an Irish Catholic home. As a very young girl, she was intrigued by one of her neighbors, a holocaust survivor. Her mother had compassion on this woman and she told Ann to bring her lunch every Saturday for about two years. After visiting a church and having a disappointing experience, her brother told her that she needed to get involved with Messianic believers.  Also one of her dear friends told her she needed to be in a Messianic congregation. Her friend went on the computer and looked up the closest congregation, which was Mishkan David Congregation in Rhode Island (Rabbi Brian and Sue Samuel). When Ann got to the parking lot and heard the worship music, she was overcome with emotion and just cried because the presence of the Lord was so strong. It’s now been 12 years and Ann knows she’s exactly where she belongs. Ann has many artistic talents, and also runs an Airbnb in Millbury, Massachusetts, which is about a half hour from Mishkan David Congregation.

Layne Rogers Interview

Layne Rogers is a worship pastor, entrepreneur, and systems thinker working at the intersection of faith, culture, technology, and community. He serves as Worship Pastor of Roots, leads the No More Compromise campaign, and is the founder of Upward Mobility, a technology company focused on helping families navigate the digital world with greater safety and intentionality. Layne is a Messianic Jewish believer, musician, husband, and father of twelve.

Kim McKay Interview

Kim McKay is a retired nurse practitioner and believer in Messiah Yeshua. Raised Protestant, she dedicated her heart to Yeshua in 1999 at her previous evangelical congregation and has served in various roles. On short-term mission trips she has traveled to Peru Brazil and Ecuador and volunteered for 13 years with Healing Hands Health Center, a local free clinic. Since 2014 she has traveled to Israel numerous times and enjoys volunteering at Abundant Bread Of Salvation in Netanya. She attends Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue in Wesley Chapel, Florida, where she serves as Messianic Dance leader.