Episodes

What if the next time you faced a challenge, you tried looking up at the moon for encouragement? That might seem a bit strange. But in today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein tells us about the biblical holiday of Rosh Chodesh, the New Moon, that signals the start of each month, and what it can teach us about having faith. In Jewish tradition, the moon is a symbol of faith because it is literally a light in the darkness. And even though there are times of the month when we can’t see the moon, it is ...

What do you think you need to be happy? A better job? A new house? Do you have everything you need to be happy right now? The truth is that God already has given us everything we need, challenges and all, to be truly happy right now. But after the past several years enduring a tiring, difficult pandemic, happiness might not seem possible for many. On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein shares the powerful biblical tradition that shows us how we can find happiness and stay joyful, despite the bro...

If someone asked you, “What’s your special talent?”, what would you say? Unless we excel in some particular area, many of us might say we’re not talented at anything. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! As host Yael Eckstein shares with us today, God has invested in each one of us unique gifts and abilities. And He expects us to do something with the gifts He has given us. We all have something to contribute to the world and make it a better place. But how do we go about reaching our fu...

Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, as she pays tribute to her beloved father and mentor, Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, who passed away three years ago this month. Yael celebrates her father’s extraordinary life with a special guest —Beryl Eckstein, her father’s younger brother. In this very personal and emotional podcast, Beryl Eckstein recalls growing up with Yechiel, who was always “full of energy and the life of the ...

We all know that giving to people in need is an important thing to do, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy. When we’re short on time or money — or both — it’s hard to give those things away. But in today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein turns the concept of giving completely on its head. She explores verses in the Book of Exodus where God commands the Israelites to contribute to His purposes where we’ll discover a hidden message in the original Hebrew that will change your perspective on giving — ...

We live in a world that tells us that we have to be perfect. But what if God’s blessings are found in our imperfections? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein looks to Scripture to understand how to embrace our imperfections and use them as a springboard to holiness and greatest. As we’ll discover, every time we overcome our flaws and imperfections, we get closer to God — and rise higher than even the angels! If you’ve ever felt inadequate, or if shame and guilt have held you back in life, this...

Christians and Jews may not agree on everything, but one thing that most of us agree on is that we are living in prophetic times described in the Bible. It started with the Book of Exodus, when God redeemed Israel from Egypt and promised to bring them home on “eagles’ wings.” In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will explore how these verses prophesied about the times we are in right now – and what this means for us in our personal and spiritual lives. As people of faith, we are called to be G...

Did you know you are a warrior in the fight for God in this world? There are so many voices that spread doubt in God. Some come from others, and sometimes we can even find ourselves doubting. In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will look at the biblical story of the battle against Amalek to show us the root of these doubts. Yael shares fascinating insights about how this battle started in ancient times but is still taking place in our world today and in our personal lives – and how we can fin...

Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, as she welcomes to the podcast Dr. Alveda King, daughter of slain civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King, and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout her life, Dr. King has carried on the legacy of the King family, passing on to subsequent generations the message of love and dignity of each human being as a champion for life from “the womb to the tomb.” Dr. King shares with Yael, “As I was bro...

Each and every person on earth is given the same amount of minutes in each day. The question each of us needs to answer is what will we choose to do with those precious minutes? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein looks at God’s very first commandment to the nation of Israel on the eve of their Exodus from Egypt. You may be surprised to learn that it contains a powerful message about time. You see, God wants us to be the masters of the precious gift of time that He has given to all of us — so...

Have you ever noticed that the irony of our times is that we have more time-saving technology, but less time to spend on the things that really matter to us? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein talks about how the ancient observance of the Sabbath — a time to relax, rethink, and reset — is exactly what we all need to combat the challenges of today’s modern world. Yael will take a closer look at the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt, how tired and hopeless they felt, and the parallel lessons fo...

Did you know that Moses wasn’t the first person to see the burning bush in the desert? According to Jewish teachings, many shepherds had walked by, but none of them bothered to stop. Maybe they were distracted or didn’t want to deal with the fire — or they were simply too busy to take the time to inspect it further. But Moses saw the fire and because he went over to check it out, Moses was present to the miracle that was happening right before his eyes. In today’s powerful episode, host Yael Eck...

What will your legacy be? Maybe it will be how successful you were in your career or how much you loved your family. But in today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein turns to Jewish teachings to show how we can leave behind a strong legacy of faith. When we prioritize doing good deeds and supporting the people in our lives in positive ways, we can create a lasting impact that reaches far beyond our own lifetime. We’ll learn that every day is a chance to create a legacy of faith that will impact genera...

You’ve probably heard of the term “baseless hate” — hatred without any justifiable cause — but there’s another term you might not have heard of: “baseless love.” Baseless hate can ruin friendships or cause deep divisions in society, but baseless love has the power to do the opposite. It can bring strangers together and hope and healing to the world! Are you wondering if love can really be the answer to all our problems? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will look at the biblical story of Jo...

Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, as she welcomes to the podcast Gov. Mike Huckabee, the 44th governor of Arkansas, a presidential candidate in 2008, an ordained Southern Baptist pastor, host of TBN’s Huckabee, and longtime advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. Gov. Huckabee shares with Yael how, after his first visit to the Holy Land in 1973, he witnessed the transformation of Israel from a dusty, barren struggling country to...

Did you know that it is precisely at the darkest time of the year when the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights? And that is no coincidence. Because only against that backdrop of darkness can we truly appreciate light. In this special Hanukkah episode, host Yael Eckstein will explore this season where Jews remember the miracles that happened in their history and the miracles that are still happening today! As we’ll learn in this powerful episode, Hanukkah remind...

Want to make a real difference in the world, but don’t know where or how to begin? As we will learn on today’s podcast, we can make a difference in the lives of others by simply asking, “How are you doing?” In a world where so many people are hurting, we should never underestimate the power of greeting every person with genuine care. It can save a life — even our own! Host Yael Eckstein explores the biblical story of Joseph’s time in an Egyptian prison and how the simple act of greeting those ar...

These days, there is plenty to worry about. But we weren’t made to carry around so much worry in our hearts. Worry weighs us down — emotionally, mentally, and physically. And it did in Bible times, too, like when Jacob had good reason to worry about his family’s safety. Do you know what he did? He learned to manage his anxiety by giving it all to God — a faithful and powerful tactic that we can all learn to do! In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein takes a closer look at this frightening time i...

What’s the key to living a godly, spiritual life on a daily basis? You may be surprised to learn that it doesn’t involve praying on a mountaintop or living a solitary, cloistered life. Actually, you don’t have to change your day-to-day activities at all. It’s the way you go about your life that matters the most. On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein will talk about Jacob’s famous dream from the Book of Genesis, and the lessons it teaches us on bridging the gap between the spiritual life we want...

Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, as she welcomes to the podcast Rev. Johnnie Moore, pastor, entrepreneur, and most importantly, a warrior for peace and religious freedom in the Middle East. Noted as one of America’s most influential evangelical leaders, and a longtime friend of Yael and her father, Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, Johnnie discusses with Yael his passion for Israel, the Jewish people, a...

Do you ever feel like you are drifting through life? Sometimes it can feel like we’re living on autopilot, going through our daily routine automatically, without really choosing what we want. We live according to the whims of our desires and circumstances of the moment. But on today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about what we can do each day in order to get closer to the life we really want — the life that God wants for us. If we drive around aimlessly, we probably won’t like where we end up in...

Everyone wants a beautiful home. And today, there is 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? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein looks at the Book of Genesis to discover how the miracles God blessed the homes of Sarah and Rebekah with transformed their homes into sacred spaces. For centuries through today, Jewish homes have incorporated three ritual objects, in...

Prayer is one of the greatest sources of power available to us — and yet many of us struggle with unanswered prayers or how to make our prayers more powerful. In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein explores insights on the most effective way to pray from the Jewish tradition that have been used for thousands of years. As Yael explains in this podcast, our prayers can become more powerful when we pray for other, with others, and when we keep on praying. These insights are simple, yet profound, an...

Have you ever asked, “God, why are you testing me?” If you have, then today’s episode is for you. Life is full of tests — and most people still want to avoid them as much as they wanted to avoid them when they were kids. But in today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein looks at Abraham’s tests in the Book of Genesis to discover the purpose of life’s tests — to show us what we are capable of and transform us into the best versions of ourselves. And we’ll learn why instead of running away from them, we ...