Episode 170 - Why Christians & Jews Need Each Other Right Now (featuring Jeff Futers & Laura DeLegarde)
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
Can Christians and Jewish people rebuild trust after centuries of division?
In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Jeff Futers and Laura Delagarde from First Century Foundations share how prayer, relationship, and authentic friendship are opening new doors between Christians and Jewish communities.
From supporting believers in Israel to helping Christians rediscover the Jewish roots of their faith, their ministry focuses on connection rather than performance.
This episode explores Israel, reconciliation, prayer, and the growing sense that something significant is happening between Christians and the Jewish people in this moment.
Key Takeaways
Authentic relationship matters more than performative support
Prayer for Israel should be intentional and informed
Many Jewish people are increasingly open to Christian friendship
Christians must overcome centuries of harmful history with humility
The Jewish roots of faith deepen Christian understanding of Scripture
Hospitality and shared experiences build trust
October 7th accelerated relational openness between communities
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Introduction and First Century Foundations
04:00 – Prayer, Israel, and ministry origins
08:00 – Laura’s journey into Jewish studies and Israel
12:00 – Why Christians often misunderstand Jewish believers in Yeshua
16:00 – Building trust with Jewish communities
21:00 – The changing relationship after October 7th
26:00 – Overcoming suspicion and historical wounds
31:00 – Shabbat dinners and authentic friendship
36:00 – Miraculous Victories of Israel documentary series
41:00 – A message to the Church
45:00 – Final reflections and prayer for Jerusalem
Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, prayer, reconciliation, and the Jewish roots of faith.
To learn more about First Century Foundations, support their ministry work in Israel, and explore their teaching and documentary projects, visit:
You can also explore their documentary series Miraculous Victories of Israel, highlighting God’s faithfulness throughout Israel’s modern history.
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