Episodes

Jerusalem and Zion: What’s the Difference
May 18, 2023

Jerusalem and Zion: What’s the Difference

This week, Israel and Jews and Christians throughout the nations celebrate Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of the miraculous reunification of Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty in 1967. What’s the historic and prophetic signi...
Take a Class With Jonathan Feldstein
May 11, 2023

Take a Class With Jonathan Feldstein

Usually, as host, I am behind the microphone, inviting guests, and asking the questions. Recently I was invited to teach a virtual class by my friend Susan Warner. Dozens of people participated as I explored the nature of su...
An Israeli Activist in the Trenches at Columbia
May 4, 2023

An Israeli Activist in the Trenches at Columbia

Ofir Dayan embodies Israeli and Jewish history with her mother’s family in the Land for generations, and her father’s family immigrating from Argentina. She’s an inspiring and up and coming Israeli leader who considered her ...
What’s Sacred About This Season In Israel
April 27, 2023

What’s Sacred About This Season In Israel

Dr. Mike Cohen is a thought leader and long-time bridge builder between Jews and Christians with a diverse background as a writer, teacher, speaker, and so much more. His family history is a depiction of the history of the Je...
From Mourning to Celebration
April 20, 2023

From Mourning to Celebration

Israel is the only country in the world where Memorial Day immediately precedes Independence Day. Hillel Fuld is a thought leader and thinks that for Israel, this is not only not a paradox, but it’s normal, and it’s proper. H...
Finding Beauty in the Holocaust
April 13, 2023

Finding Beauty in the Holocaust

Is it possible to find beauty in the Holocaust, or is the very notion shocking and inappropriate? Lesley Richardson has carved out a beautiful niche in redefining beauty and telling the stories of Holocaust survivors through ...
Judicial Reform, Democracy, and Unrest in Israel
April 6, 2023

Judicial Reform, Democracy, and Unrest in Israel

For the past three months, Israel has been embroiled in a domestic conflict regarding proposed judicial reforms that’s led to regular protests of hundreds of thousands, deepening divisions and polarization between those loose...
Is Israel Outlawing Christianity?
March 30, 2023

Is Israel Outlawing Christianity?

News of proposed legislation in Israel set off a storm recently with implications that, in some way, Israel might be outlawing Christians from practicing or sharing their faith. Distressed Christians around the world engaged ...
Blessing Israel is Good for Business
March 23, 2023

Blessing Israel is Good for Business

Blessing Israel is not just something good to do because God says so; it’s good for business. Mark Dreistadt and Steve Wearp embody that reality and have grown to carve out significant businesses that relate to promoting Isr...
Making Biblical Art
March 16, 2023

Making Biblical Art

Art. It’s Biblical. From the inspired people tapped to create and construct the Tabernacle to so many other references to art, and the countless examples of the Bible inspiring art. Did you ever wonder how one overlays the Bi...
Strengthening Your Child’s Faith With Biblical Excavations
March 9, 2023

Strengthening Your Child’s Faith With Biblical Excavations

Responding to the phenomena of an increase in Christians taking their children out of public schools and beginning to home school them, along with all the societal trends that are taking place in parallel, there’s a new paral...
Celebrating Purim – Good for Your Health and Happiness
March 2, 2023

Celebrating Purim – Good for Your Health and Happiness

Purim is the festival where we celebrate the miraculous salvation of the Jews of Persia, 2500 years ago. But God is not even mentioned in the Book of Esther. What happened that’s so significant that this Book is part of the ...
War in Ukraine One Year Later: An Israeli Perspective
Feb. 23, 2023

War in Ukraine One Year Later: An Israeli Perspective

It’s been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed and many cities in Ukraine destroyed. A year ago some thought the war was imminent and some thought it would never happen. Israe...
Lone Soldiers in Israel: Not Alone Anymore
Feb. 16, 2023

Lone Soldiers in Israel: Not Alone Anymore

Among the many unique aspects of Israeli life are the army. Of course the army provided defense, but it’s also a great and highly respected pillar of Israeli society. Most Israelis are obliged to do military service which m...
Coming to Faith in Iran
Feb. 9, 2023

Coming to Faith in Iran

Marzi Amirizadeh’s story is a story of miracles. Growing up in Iran, she was subject to a brand of Islam that was intolerant, cruel, and hateful. Coming to faith as a Christian in Iran is not common, and certainly not easy. ...
What’s So Great About Moses
Feb. 2, 2023

What’s So Great About Moses

Moses is known as the greatest leader in Jewish tradition. It’s not just because he and his life are featured in four of the five Books of the Torah, it’s how and why God chose him and what he did that are remarkable, and yet...
Why Remember the Holocaust
Jan. 26, 2023

Why Remember the Holocaust

In a generation that the last generation of Holocaust survivors are living their last years, remembering the Holocaust has never been more of an important obligation for us all. As we commemorate International Holocaust Memor...
Israel’s Unique Faith Based Diplomacy
Jan. 19, 2023

Israel’s Unique Faith Based Diplomacy

Faith and diplomacy in Israel are like bread and butter, but it takes someone with a special recipe to bring these together and make it as impactful as it can be. Josh Reinstein is a leader in this area, on the front lines o...
The Importance of Israel’s Christian Media Summit
Jan. 12, 2023

The Importance of Israel’s Christian Media Summit

Last month, Israel hosted the Sixth Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem. Some 150 Christian media personalities from dozens of counties. The agenda was full, including briefings and panel discussions on a range of topics, vis...
What’s New in the Ancient City of David
Jan. 5, 2023

What’s New in the Ancient City of David

What was King David’s zip code and how do we know? If an ancient letter were found today marked “Return to Sender,” where would it go? Join Ze’ev Orenstein of the City of David as we explore what’s new and what’s so significa...
Top Ten Prophetic News Items in Israel in 2022
Dec. 29, 2022

Top Ten Prophetic News Items in Israel in 2022

Modern Israel is the intersection between history and prophecy. It’s rare that current events don’t have historical context that goes back thousands of years, affirming Biblical accounts and prophecy. Looking at the news in I...
Seeing Israel through John Riley’s Microphone
Dec. 22, 2022

Seeing Israel through John Riley’s Microphone

John Riley is a respected journalist and commentator with a regular program, the Middle East Report, on American Family Radio. His focus is Israel and the Middle East, and he brings along a passion for Israel with detailed a...
Arab Terrorists Murdered Her Christian Twin Sister
Dec. 15, 2022

Arab Terrorists Murdered Her Christian Twin Sister

On December 18, 2010, Kristine Luken was murdered by Arab terrorists in Israel. She died among the people she loved, in the Land that she cherished. Kristine was not an Israeli Jew, but an American Christian. Her death is no ...
Experiencing the Miracles of Chanukah
Dec. 8, 2022

Experiencing the Miracles of Chanukah

Some think of Chanukah simply as the Jewish Christmas because they take place around the same time. But Chanukah not only preceded Christmas, Jesus actually celebrated Chanukah, in Jerusalem, in the Temple. Did you know that?...