What is our connection to Jerusalem, as Christians. What makes this such a significant place today?

From Iran and Russia aligning to bomb Ukraine, to a weakening Palestinian Authority, Israel's security concerns remain complex and ever-shifting. What are the reasons for the emboldening of bad actors? What can we learn from this? Josh and Raj discuss.

Israel continues to balance their need for security from terror threats and their pursuit of peace with their neighbors. Josh and Raj discuss current events around this theme, including PM Yair Lapid's upcoming speech to the UN General Assembly, Temple Mount security during Jewish Holidays, the Palestinian Authority's continued incitement of their own people against Jews and Israelis, and more. It's a lot to unpack but Josh and Raj make it easy to understand.

Antisemitism is at record highs in the USA. Violent attacks on Jewish people have doubled from 2020 to 2021. What is causing this, and what can we do? 

We talk about lessons learned in Israel, as well as Allison's new book, "Don't Take It Personally: Real Love Knocks the Hell Out of You." Allison shares her own story, and the biblical principles that guide us to continue to choose the path of love, no matter what happens around you. Themes like resilience, perseverance, peacemaking, and forgiveness, all play a role in this. We see that the overlap of these values with Israel's peacemaking efforts in the Middle East, is striking.

We talk about the Temple Mount, walking where Jesus walked, and the things that surprised Stephen the most on his Israel Collective journey. Learn more about Stephen at http://www.smjcmusic.com

We're hangin' out with our buddy Ze'ev Orenstein, the Director of International Affairs at the City of David in Jerusalem. We talk about how Israel is restoring biblical lands and applying the values of inclusiveness and Tikkun Olam (repairing Creation) in the process. Check it out!

Alexandria and Boris explain the history and context around Putin's invasion of Ukraine, as well as Russia's continued involvement with negotiations with Iran. We also discuss ramifications of US action or inaction in a rapidly changing world. 

Josh and Alexandria talk about the US funding for Iron Dome, and the significance of this to peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond.

Josh and Raj discuss problems with a recent UN resolution, the plight of Christians in the Middle East, the Archbishop of Canterbury's offensive "Christmas" message, the reason Israel's government donated vaccines and computers to Africans, and more.