Episode 142 - The Ministry of Diapers: Knitting Together the Body in Israel (featuring Joshua Roberts)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
Josh Roberts never expected a Bible study to alter his entire ministry. But when he dove into Romans 9–11, one question from the Lord changed everything: “What about Israel?”
In this episode, Josh sits down with Matt and Ron Davis to share how that divine interruption led to the birth of Qashar Ministries - a calling to reconnect the Church to the Jewish people, the Land, and the truth of God’s enduring covenant with Israel.
He talks about the blind spots he had as a pastor, the resistance he faced after speaking up, and the passion that drives him to disciple other leaders who are waking up to the same truth.
This isn’t theory - it’s personal, prophetic, and grounded in Scripture.
Key Takeaways
Romans 9–11 Changes Everything: Josh discovered that Israel wasn’t a footnote - it was central to God’s plan.
Blind Spots in the Pulpit: Many pastors avoid the topic of Israel, fearing theological backlash or misunderstanding.
Qashar’s Mission: From churches to conference rooms, Qashar Ministries is equipping leaders to see Israel clearly through a biblical lens.
A Gentle Push from the Lord: One quiet moment in the Word turned into a nationwide ministry.
The Gospel and the Land: Josh explains why Israel’s story and the Gospel are inseparably linked.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Introduction + Meet Josh Roberts
01:20 – From pastor to advocate for Israel
03:00 – The Romans 9–11 wake-up call
06:15 – God’s whisper: “What about Israel?”
08:45 – Launching Qashar Ministries
11:00 – Resistance from churches and leaders
13:30 – Discipling leaders into biblical clarity
16:00 – How Qashar serves the broader Church
18:30 – Israel’s relevance to the Gospel today
22:00 – Closing encouragement
To explore the Jewish roots of your faith and stand with Israel:
Visit thejewishroad.com for podcasts, teachings, and resources.
Learn more about Josh's ministry and find discipleship tools at qasharministries.org.
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