Episode 115 - What You Think About Israelis Might Change (featuring Moshe and Sasha)

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Written By Matt Davis
 

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Summary:

Israelis are often painted as aggressors—heartless warmongers driving their enemies from the land. But what if that narrative is missing the humanity of their story? In this episode, we sit down with our friends Moshe and Sasha, who share what life really looks like in the middle of the chaos. Imagine being uprooted from your home, moving four times in one year, all while figuring out how to keep your kids in school and put food on the table. Now, add to that the heartbreak of a tourism business collapsing under the weight of rockets and global fear. This isn’t just geopolitics - it’s survival.

But through it all, a remarkable shift emerges - a Jewish-Israeli perspective of Christians they never expected. Sasha shares her journey of discovering a love and warmth from believers in the West that has transformed her understanding of faith and reconciliation. It’s a glimpse into how even in war, relationships can heal old wounds. This conversation will challenge what you think you know and leave you with a profound appreciation for the resilience of the Israeli people and the unexpected ways God is moving.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Life in Israel is more complicated than the media portrays—this is a story of survival, resilience, and unexpected hope.

  2. Sasha’s perspective on Christians transformed from fear to trust, breaking long-held stereotypes.

  3. Tourism, a cornerstone of Israel’s economy, has been devastated, leaving families scrambling to make ends meet.

  4. God is at work in surprising ways, bringing reconciliation where division once reigned.

Chapter Markers:

  1. 0:00 – Welcome and Introductions: Meet Moshe and Sasha, two Israelis with incredible stories to share.

  2. 2:45 – Moshe’s Journey: From software engineer to tour guide, connecting Christians to the land of the Bible.

  3. 9:30 – Sasha’s Story: Discovering her Jewish identity and her surprising encounters with Christian love.

  4. 16:20 – Life During War: The struggle of living through constant relocations, rockets, and economic hardship.

  5. 29:10 – Arab-Israeli Relations: A nuanced look at the dynamics between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

  6. 35:50 – Surprised by Christian Love: How encounters with Christians have reshaped Sasha’s worldview.

  7. 42:15 – Jewelry with Meaning: Sasha’s handmade creations that bring the beauty of Israel to the world.

  8. 48:30 – Theopolitics and Hope: Israel’s spiritual and global significance explained.

  9. 56:00 – Closing Encouragement: Ways to support Israel and bring hope to its people.

Visit BeautifulIsraelStore.com to bring a piece of Israel’s beauty and history into your life. Every purchase helps rebuild lives and sustain hope in the land where biblical stories unfolded - and continue today.

“Sha’alu Shalom Yerushalayim - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” Keep the people of Israel in your prayers and hearts.

Many thanks to our friend, Joshua Aaron, for permission to use his song, “Every Tribe” as our Season 6 bumper music intro. You can listen to more of his music at joshuaaaron.tv.

And thank you to Joshua Royal, for writing our closer song now running six seasons straight. Listen to him at Joshua Royal Music.

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