June 3, 2023 | The Six-Day War, Part 2

The Six-Day War, Part 2When Israel’s enemies were closing in a few short years after its rebirth, only God could have saved the Jewish state—and He did! Last week we saw how God orchestrated the events of the 1967 Six-Day War not only to preserve Israel but to provide it with a resounding victory. This week we examine the aftermath …

May 27, 2023 | The Six-Day War, Part 1

The Six-Day War, Part 1The date was June 5, 1967— and it seemed like the whole world was against Israel. The fledgling Jewish state was impossibly outnumbered. Less than two decades after fighting for its establishment, Israel faced a legion of enemies closing in. But Israel had something none of its enemies had: God’s protection. Only the Lord could ensure …

May 20, 2023 | Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Bruce Scott

Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Bruce Scott Do you wish you could walk the streets of Jerusalem? Come visit the city on a virtual tour on this week’s show! Our latest issue of Israel My Glory magazine treats readers to a tour of 15 sites in the Holy Land with stunning photos and engaging teaching on the biblical …

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May 13, 2023 | Interview w/ Guy Caspi, Magen David Adom

Guy Caspi, Magen David AdomThis week’s guest has made a career of saving lives in the land of Israel. Guy Caspi, a director and instructor for Magen David Adom (MDA), has spent more than 40 years providing emergency medical treatment to Israelis, and he joins us today to share about MDA’s work. Guy details the unique approach that makes MDA …

May 6, 2023 | The Book of Ezra, Part 4

The Book of Ezra, Part 4The Jewish people were returning to their homeland! The Temple was being rebuilt! Things were looking up for Israel–at least, they would have been, if not for its sin. Ezra the priest saw the people’s unrighteousness and reacted as God desired: He repented for their sin. His humility and leadership shine through in the Israelites’ …

April 29, 2023 | The Book of Ezra, Part 3

The Book of Ezra, Part 3Do you like surprises, or do they stress you out? In the days of the rebuilding of the Temple, Ezra encountered a good surprise and a bad one. After studying the obstacles Israel faced in rebuilding the Temple, part 3 of our 4-part series on the book of Ezra brings us to the good and …

April 22, 2023 | The Book of Ezra, Part 2

The Book of Ezra, Part 2When we start a project, we get frustrated when obstacles pop up to keep us from finishing. Imagine how frustrated the Jewish people must have felt when they faced seemingly immovable obstacles while rebuilding the Temple! This week’s show takes us back to Ezra, part 2 of our 4-part series on the book, to examine …

April 15, 2023 | The Book of Ezra, Part 1

The Book of Ezra, Part 1Join us this week as we start a new series on the book of Ezra! This book records a key turning point in Israel’s remarkable history, the beginning of the Israelites’ return from Babylonian exile. Chris draws from archaeological history while teaching on chapter 1 in the opening of our 4-part series. Seventy years after …

April 8, 2023 | FOI IN ACTION: Alyssa Ruddell

Interview w/ Alyssa Ruddell We love to see God raise up workers to carry out the work to which He has called us—and that’s why we’re so excited to have Alyssa Ruddell join our ministry! Alyssa’s love for Israel and the Jewish people brought her to The Friends of Israel, where she quickly jumped into many of our programs that …

April 1, 2023 | Middle East Update: Interview w/ Elliot Chodoff

Interview w/ Elliot ChodoffWhat in the world is going on in the Middle East? We’ve got the answers for you on this week’s show! During Chris’s recent trip to Israel, he interviewed IDF Major Elliot Chodoff to get his scoop as a political analyst on the major developments in Israel and its Middle East neighbors.  Elliot discusses the details of …