October 28, 2023 | Israel at War Update w/ Chris Katulka

Israel at War Update with Chris Katulka Amid a war as consequential as the one between Israel and Hamas, we can’t afford to be uninformed or misinformed. This week, Chris speaks with Steve about how we can navigate the stream of misinformation concerning the war. We must make sure we’re hearing honest, accurate reporting, and Chris outlines a list of …

October 21, 2023 | Israel at War Update w/ Jim Showers

Israel at War Update with Jim Showers When Hamas terrorists killed and wounded thousands of Israelis and launched thousands of missiles into the Jewish state, they forced Israel into a brutal war. To help you grapple with Israel’s war with Hamas, The Friends of Israel (FOI) Executive Director Jim Showers shares how our FOI workers are doing in Israel, how …

October 14, 2023 | Israel at War: A Conversation with Jim Showers

Israel at War: A Conversation with Jim Showers On Saturday, October 7, Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing hundreds, wounding thousands, and capturing more than 100 hostages. These bloodthirsty terrorists murdered innocent civilians—men, women, and children—and urged Israeli Arabs to do the same to their Jewish countrymen. This week, The Friends of Israel Executive Director Jim Showers …

Ground bomb shelters in Israel for shelter from rocket attacks

September 2, 2023 | Interview w/ Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield

Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation LifeshieldMeet an Israeli hero who is saving lives in the Holy Land! On this week’s broadcast, Chris speaks with Shmuel Bowman, executive director of Operation Lifeshield, about the amazing work Shmuel’s organization carries out in Israel. Operation Lifeshield places bomb shelters throughout Israel’s most threatened communities to protect Israelis from rocket strikes.  Steve Conover, executive vice …

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 …

November 6, 2021 | Interview: Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield

Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield Living in Israel comes with a caveat: The threat of long-range attacks from enemy nations is always present. Rocket strikes are a common enough occurrence that Israelis have procedures in place to protect themselves. All throughout the country, bomb shelters have been built and installed, which people can run inside safely to withstand deadly attacks. …

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September 25, 2021 | First 100 Days of Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett’s First 100 DaysIsrael’s new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, just completed his first 100 days in office. It had been a long time since anyone besides Benjamin Netanyahu held the title of prime minister in Israel, so there were bound to be some changes once Bennett took the position. One thing that makes Bennett stand out: He’s the first …

May 29, 2021 | Interview: Joel Rosenberg, Part 2

Interview: Joel Rosenberg While everyone’s talking about Israel, not many people have a factual perspective on the nation. Since they don’t live in Israel, they don’t understand its politics and culture. But this week’s guest is here to help explain these things! Continuing from last week’s interview, Joel Rosenberg offers valuable information about Israel, where he made Aliyah with his …

May 22, 2021 | Interview: Joel Rosenberg, Part 1

Interview: Joel RosenbergIsrael is all over the news, and you’re probably hearing many different things about what’s going on in the Jewish nation. When so much of the news is biased or conflicting, it’s hard to know what to trust. But we’ve got a clear answer for you! The Friends of Israel was blessed to speak with Joel Rosenberg, New …