As Christians, we praise God for His glory—but what exactly is God’s glory? Last week we identified it as His substance, His physical manifestation dwelling with His people, and studied the consequence of disrespecting His it. In part 2 of our series on God’s glory, we take a look at a healthy fear of and love for it. King David …
The Glory of God, Part 1 | June 8, 2024
We often praise God for and speak about His incomparable glory. But do you really know what His glory is? Could you define it? Understanding God’s glory is key to understanding His character. Scripture shows that His glory is not an abstract concept—it’s His substance, His physical presence. Chris kicks off a 3-week series on God’s glory beginning in the …
Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Chris Katulka | June 1, 2024
Why does Israel face tremendous hostility from its neighbors? Why do many Middle Eastern nations want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth? From groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority to countries like Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, existential threats are never far from the Jewish nation. Our May/June issue of Israel My Glory magazine provides a …
Is Jesus a Zionist? (Part 2) | May 25, 2024
Last week we studied examples from Jesus’ life that demonstrate that He was undeniably a Zionist who understood the inextricable link between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. But after Jesus’ death and resurrection, did that special connection become irrelevant? Is Jesus still a Zionist today? Chris finds the answer by taking a look at the disciples’ final …
Was Jesus a Zionist? (Part 1) | May 18, 2024
Anti-Zionism is spreading throughout the world. Recently, college campuses have become hotbeds for this form of antisemitism, as protesters against Israel chant, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.” But the land from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea is the nation of Israel’s. The fierce wave of criticism against Zionists, those who support the Jewish …
Celebrating Modern Israel’s Independence | May 11, 2024
The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was truly a miracle. But how does a nation starting with almost nothing become prosperous? Israel faced some serious growing pains and worked hard to provide for its immigrant citizens. And the story behind its journey is fascinating! Chris teaches a captivating history lesson on the growth of the State of …
FOI IN ACTION: Jeff & Arlene Berg | May 4, 2024
When you devote your life to a specific goal, others take notice and find inspiration. Friends of Israel field representatives Jeff and Arlene Berg have devoted their lives to serving God’s Chosen People—and their lives provide unbelievable inspiration for us to do the same! The scope of their ministry and their compassion for the Jewish people has earned them a …
The Passover Seder | April 27, 2024
Do you know the meaning behind the Passover Seder’s unique practices? If you’ve never enjoyed a Seder, you might not know how to make sense of its many different traditions. Whether you’re curious about the Haggadah, the zeroa, or the maror, you’ll find answers to your Passover questions in this week’s broadcast! Chris walks us through the major elements of …
Iran Attacks Israel! Interview with Jim Showers | April 20, 2024
Israel has been locked in a war with Hamas since October, but it now faces a much greater enemy: Iran. The Middle East powerhouse launched more than 300 drones and missiles from its own soil into Israel last Saturday night, marking the first time it had ever done so directly without using one of its proxies, like Hamas. What should …
Interview w/ Justin Kron, Hope in the Holy Land | April 13, 2024
Is the Jewish-Palestinian conflict in Israel blown out of proportion, or is it as hostile as it sounds? We hear many stories of animosity between these groups, but it’s hard to know the truth when we live far from Israel. That’s why Justin Kron, founding director of the Kesher Project, which connects the church to its Jewish roots, produced Hope …