Iran

A Look Into Iran’s Modern History | August 9, 2025

Iran’s Modern HistoryAt the center of all the mayhem surrounding Israel and the Middle East is one powerful, villainous nation: Iran. Every group Israel has been battling—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis—all take their orders from Iran. But it wasn’t always this way. The nation once aimed to Westernize to usher in a prosperous era, but the Islamic Revolution dashed those hopes, …

Middle East map in global satellite photo, flat view of part of world from space. Detailed physical map of Turkey, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.

The Makings of Today’s Middle East, Part 1 of 3 | March 8, 2025

The Makings of Today’s Middle East, Part 1The Middle East is always near the forefront of the world’s attention. Many people look at the region—its wars and geopolitical alliances—and wonder, “How did we get here?” Chris provides the answers in part 1 of our 3-part series on the makings of the Middle East! The defeat of the longstanding Ottoman Empire …

August 12, 2023 | Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Meno Kalisher

Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Meno KalisherDoes the Old Testament still matter today? Yes, as much as ever—for so many reasons! This week, Meno Kalisher, pastor of the Jerusalem Assembly in Israel, teaches us how Paul used the Old Testament to teach the Jewish people foundational truths about the Law, Jesus’ deity, and the unity of Jews and …

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 …

November 19, 2022 | Israeli Elections

The World of Israeli PoliticsThe votes are in! A familiar face is returning to the premiership in Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu—the longest-serving prime minister who last held the title just last year. The election marked Israel’s fifth in just four years. So why have there been so many elections? What does Netanyahu’s return to power mean? And what does the future …

October 31, 2020 | U.S. Elections and the Impact on Israel

Interview: Dr. Jim Showers As Election Day quickly approaches in the United States, many issues factor into people’s voting considerations. Everything from the economy to social issues to foreign affairs takes center stage, and citizens vote according to the proposed ideals that most align with their own. But one of the most significant positions believers take into effect when voting …