Hanukkah, a season of God’s light and miracles, is probably one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, primarily because of its proximity to Christmas. But do you know what this special season celebrates? Today, Yael tells u...
Does you ever feel like you’re drifting through life? Sometimes it can feel like we’re on autopilot, going through our daily routines automatically, living according to our whims or our circumstances in the moment, never real...
Everyone wants a beautiful home. And today, we have no shortage of information about how to enhance the places we live to make them more beautiful and more comfortable physically. But how can we enhance our homes spiritually?...
Prayer is our greatest source of power—a direct conduit to our almighty God. But when it seems that our prayers have gone unanswered, it can be tempting to doubt the power of our prayers. On this episode, Yael Eckstein looks ...
Shortly before Israel was plunged into two years of war by the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, Yael had the privilege to sit down with former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Much like Yael taking up the mantle of ...
Have you ever wondered why it seems God is always testing us? If you have, then this episode is for you. Just like when we were kids in school, life is full of tests—and most people still want to avoid them! Today, Yael Eckst...
Before the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, and the two years of war that they plunged the nation of Israel into, Yael had the welcoming of inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the podcast. This week,...
As the High Holy Days come to a close, Jews around the world spend one last day in an intense celebration with God before resuming their normal routines. Simchat Torah, a day whose name means “Rejoicing in the Torah ,” is unl...
Do you know the one holy day that the entire world will celebrate in messianic times? According to the biblical prophet Zechariah, it’s the Festival of Tabernacles, or as it’s called in Hebrew, Sukkot (Zechariah 4:16). Unity ...
Have you ever found yourself needing to apologize to someone… and dreading it? Or have you been hurt by someone who refused to apologize for something they did to you? Saying “I’m sorry” can be one of the hardest things to do...
In the Holy City of Jerusalem—and in synagogues around the world, the sounds of the shofar have been heard for the past month. For thousands of years, his biblical trumpet has been calling people to reflect, repent, and retur...
As people usher in a New Year on January 1 with parties and celebrations, how many are thinking about repentance? It’s probably not very many. But when Jewish New Year is welcomed on Rosh Hashanah , the main focus is on repen...
Sometimes in life, our faith might seem strong, but our fears seem even stronger. Maybe you’ve tried to cling to faith over the past year, but still look to the future with trepidation. Here’s the thing—it’s not easy to stand...
Every year, Jewish people begin a special spiritual journey that’s been taken by God’s children for millennia. On this podcast, Yael Eckstein shares how this can be a journey for us all—Christians and Jews alike. Preparing fo...
You’ve probably heard lots of one-month promises. One month to lose weight. One month to learn a language. One month to straighten up your house or straighten up your finances or straighten up your life! But did you know that...
Have you ever made a choice just to please or impress someone else? If we’re honest, we’ve all done that at one time or another. But what would our lives look like if other peoples’ opinions truly didn’t matter to us? Would o...
Today, legendary singer, songwriter, and friend of Israel, Pat Boone, joins me to talk about Pat’s life and work—and his role in helping launch The Fellowship onto the national stage. Join us as Pat discuss his important bond...
You’ve probably heard of the term “baseless hate,” which is hatred without any justifiable cause. But there’s another term you might not have heard of: “baseless love.” Baseless hate can ruin friendships and cause deep divisi...
If we want our children to never give up on their values and beliefs, we’ve got to teach them hope. Yael Eckstein shares how hope in God’s promises has sustained the Jewish people through enslavement and exile, through pogrom...
These days, it seems like so many people are so angry. From social media to the nightly news, you’ve probably felt your buttons being pushed at some point. The truth is, we all get angry. But as we’ll learn in this episode, h...
How often do you really take the time to enjoy the blessings in your life? It’s easy to focus on what we don’t have or compare our life to others. But if we’re not careful, we might miss out on what’s right in front of us! In...
“We care. We stand with you. We’re on your side.” That’s the message of love and support that Cheryl Chumley shared with the people of Israel when she sat down for a conversation with Yael Eckstein. From a mid-war visit to th...
When was the last time you witnessed one of God’s miracles? The Red Sea isn’t parting in front of us like in Bible days and, if you listen to the news today, it can be difficult to see God’s hand at work in our world. But why...
What does it really mean to be wealthy? In today’s episode, Yael Eckstein explores the biblical story of Korah, a man so wealthy that he got a false sense of importance and began a rebellion against Moses—and against God Hims...