Declaration of State of Israel 1948

Israel’s Independence | May 10, 2025

Israel’s IndependenceThe state of Israel is a thriving, bustling democracy. But the freedoms Israelis enjoy today came at the expense of much pain and war immediately at its inception. A recently revealed excerpt from the diary of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, offers an unfiltered view into the tension-filled beginnings of the Jewish state and reminds us of the …

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 3 of 3 | March 22, 2025

The Makings of Today’s Middle East, Part 3The Middle East is a mess! As Israel battles terrorists, we’re taking time to track how this conflict came about. This week, in the conclusion of our three-part series on the makings of the Middle East, we’ll analyze Israel’s watershed moment of the 21st century: Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre and kidnapping of …

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 2 of 3 | March 15, 2025

The Makings of Today’s Middle East, Part 2How did the Middle East become the focus of global attention it is today? Settle in for the story on this week’s broadcast! Chris tells the remarkable story of the 45 young men and women of Kibbutz Hill who spent years secretly producing the bullets Israel’s soldiers would use to fight their War …

Celebrating Modern Israel’s Independence | May 11, 2024

Celebrating Modern Israel’s IndependenceThe 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 …