Episode 150 - Bearing Witness to the October 7 Massacre (featuring Justin Kron & David Boskey)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
When evil boasts, truth must bear witness. After a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater, we sat down with co-creator, Justin Kron, and Israeli believer, David Boskey, for an unfiltered Q&A. The conversation traces the long arc leading to October 7, why the online narrative flipped overnight, and how followers of Jesus should respond without naïveté or despair.
We talk about the spiritual war beneath the politics, the cost of telling the truth, and the aching question of hostages still in captivity. We explore how trauma can open doors for real hope, and why any durable “peace plan” must deal with ideology and spiritual warfare, not just borders.
Finally, we get practical: where to find reliable info, how to disciple the next generation against propaganda, and why churches must speak with clarity. We end with an invitation to pray, to gather, and to stand with Israel in a way that honors Messiah and blesses the nations.
Key Takeaways
October 7 exposed not just terror but a global information war; propaganda mobilized campuses within hours.
Evil is real. Scripture frames this as a spiritual battle against what God blesses - including Israel’s ongoing existence.
Trauma in Israel is ongoing, hostages and a long war have reshaped daily life.
Durable peace must confront indoctrination, not merely redraw maps.
The Church’s silence wounds; loving Israel is part of God’s mission to the nations.
Disciple your people before the internet does; recommend reliable sources and films.
Practical next steps: pray, learn, gather, and share this film widely.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Welcome + why this night mattered (Lexington’s Lyric Theater)
03:35 “This time is different” - October 7 and global reactions
06:36 Processing trauma in Israel
14:34 “Definitive victory” and the ideology question
16:48 Bearing witness when terrorists film themselves
21:49 The spiritual war behind the headlines
26:17 Are we trending toward the last days?
31:32 What’s the soul of Israel right now?
32:41 How to help: prayer, discipleship, resources
39:09 Where to stream October 7
41:57 Sheep and goats, and the Church’s call
Watch the October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre film and host a conversation in your community; explore resources at thejewishroad.com; consider joining us in Israel or becoming one of The Few who sustain this work.
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