Episode 180 - What Is Zionism?
Before we argue about Zionism, do we know what the Bible means by Zion?
We hear the word Zionism everywhere, but we may be talking about very different things.
In the opening conversation of our series, we start with the question underneath the debate: What is Zion? We follow the word through Scripture, from the stronghold David captured to Jerusalem, God’s holy mountain, and the longing of Jewish exiles.
We explore the promise of return, the connection to Jesus the Messiah, and the prophets’ vision of nations coming to learn God’s ways.
Along the way, we distinguish the ancient longing for Zion from modern Zionism and introduce the questions we’ll take up as the series continues. Our goal is to help us explain what we believe and understand why.
Episode 143 - Why Zionism Is Biblical, Not Political (featuring Dan Eshed)
What’s it like to live on the frontlines of biblical prophecy and modern warfare?
In this gripping conversation, we are joined by Dan Eshed, a third-generation Israeli and IDF soldier who shares firsthand what life is like just an hour from Gaza.
From serving in Gaza and Lebanon to navigating the heartbreak of hostages, Dan reveals the deeply human and spiritual layers of Israel’s ongoing fight for survival.
They discuss the challenges of distinguishing civilians from Hamas operatives, the global misunderstanding of Zionism, and the raw tension between justice, mercy, and truth.
Dan’s insights are both sobering and hopeful as he describes how solidarity, biblical identity, and divine calling shape Israel’s unshakable resilience - even under fire.
If you want to understand Israel beyond the headlines - from a biblical, historical, and personal lens - this episode will challenge and inspire you.