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Episode 142 - The Ministry of Diapers: Knitting Together the Body in Israel (featuring Joshua Roberts)

Josh Roberts was a young Baptist pastor when he felt God whisper, “What about Israel?” That question changed everything.

In this episode, Josh shares how a simple Bible study in Romans 9–11 shattered his assumptions and led him to launch Qashar Ministries - a ministry focused on reconnecting the Church to the Jewish people, the Land of Israel, and the heart of God.

From confronting replacement theology to championing the One New Man, Josh unpacks why God’s covenant with Israel still matters, why the Church has drifted from its roots, and how unity between Jew and Gentile is key to unlocking the fullness of God’s plan.

This isn’t just about theology. It’s about awakening. It’s about identity. And it’s about preparing the Bride for Messiah’s return.

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Episode 141 - From Black and White to Technicolor: Rediscovering the Bible’s Jewish Roots (featuring David Mack)

What if you’ve been reading the Bible in black and white… when it was meant to be in technicolor?

David Mack, founder of BLAC Ministries (Biblical Learning and Application Community), joins Matt and Ron to share how discovering the Jewishness of Jesus transformed his walk and his teaching. 

From a life-changing encounter with Arnold Fruchtenbaum to building global discipleship resources translated into Swahili, Urdu, and Spanish, David’s journey is rooted in reclaiming the full biblical story.

They explore why Torah still matters, how modern churches often sideline Israel, and why a Star of David baseball cap stirred everything from conversations to controversy. 

With humility and passion, David calls the Church to return to its Jewish foundation - not just for theological accuracy, but for spiritual vitality.

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Episode 140 - The Importance of Israel (featuring Amir Mor)

Jerusalem isn’t just a city - it’s the heartbeat of history. 

In this episode, recorded on the eve of Jerusalem Day, Amir Mor, a seasoned tour guide and native Israeli, walks us through the story of Jerusalem like few can. 

From King David’s capital to Montefiore’s daring vision, from the Six-Day War to October 7th, Amir shares not only the triumphs but the traumas that have shaped Israel’s soul.

But this isn’t only about history. It’s about faith, resilience, and the question echoing across centuries: Where is God in the struggle? 

Amir’s stories - personal, raw, and powerful - give us a window into Israel’s pain, its perseverance, and its unshakable hope.

As anti-Semitism rises worldwide, Amir reminds us that truth still matters. Evil is real. But so is redemption. And in the middle of war, prayer, and tears, there is a greater story unfolding.

Listen in, and let this journey through Jerusalem stir your heart for Israel, deepen your understanding of its history, and call you to stand for truth in a world upside down.

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Episode 139 - Through the Eyes of a Watchman (featuring William Koenig)

From White House briefings to the streets of Jerusalem, William Koenig has seen prophecy and politics collide. 

In this episode, he shares a front-row account of how world leaders unknowingly advance biblical timelines, the media’s war on Israel, and the spiritual battle shaping public opinion.

It’s a sweeping journey - spanning history, geopolitics, and the promises of God - that calls believers to watch, pray, and stand with Israel. Koenig’s perspective bridges the gap between breaking news and eternal truth, revealing patterns that echo the words of the prophets.

Whether you follow headlines or study Scripture, this conversation will equip you to see the times we’re living in with clarity and conviction.

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Episode 138 - From the Frontlines to the Pulpit (featuring Pierre Altuna)

What happens when a boy grows up in the crossfire of Lebanon’s civil war, trains in Israel’s military camps, and survives a bomb blast by a miracle? Pastor Pierre Altunia’s life is a tapestry of danger, loss, and unexpected grace.

From being kidnapped by the PLO to fighting Hezbollah, his story is filled with moments where death seemed certain - until God intervened.

But this is more than a soldier’s memoir. It’s the journey of a man who knew “Christian” only as a label - until relentless love from his wife and a persistent pastor led him to surrender to Yeshua. 

Now leading a vibrant Messianic congregation in northern Israel, Pierre stands as both shepherd and protector, guiding his flock through rockets, war, and the hope of reconciliation between Jew and Gentile.

This is faith forged in fire, hope born in the shadow of conflict, and a call to stand with Israel for the sake of God’s Kingdom.

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Episode 137 - One New Man in a Divided Europe (featuring Sebastiaan van Wessem)

What happens when a Dutch pastor encounters the living heartbeat of Jerusalem?

Sebastiaan van Wessem shares his journey from a seminary-trained, Western lens to a Bible interpreted through first-century Jewish eyes. 

From his first trip to Israel to the relaunch of KNGDM Alliance - with Jerusalem at its center - Sebastiaan has been on a mission to unite Jew and Gentile under Messiah.

But this vision unfolds in the shadow of rising antisemitism across Europe. From street protests to political battles over Israel’s right to defend itself, Sebastiaan exposes the spiritual forces at work and the cost of standing with God’s chosen people.

In this episode, you’ll hear how the One New Man isn’t theory - it’s a prophetic calling that challenges the Church to live as a united testimony before the Lord’s return.

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Episode 136 - An Arab-Israeli Pastor Reaching Israel: The Gospel from Nazareth (featuring Rev. Dr. Saleem Shalash)

He once burned with hatred for Israel. Now, he’s rebuilding bridges from Nazareth to Jerusalem, from Arabs to Jews, and from division to divine reconciliation.

In this riveting episode, Dr. Rev. Saleem Shalash shares his extraordinary journey - raised as a Catholic Arab in Israel, hardened by bitterness, and unexpectedly wrecked by grace. A tragic accident. A voice from heaven. A Bible in his hands for the first time.

But this isn’t just a personal conversion story - it’s a call to the Church, to the nations, and to anyone willing to see beyond headlines and into the heart of God. 

From confronting replacement theology to launching a humanitarian aid center that serves Jews and Arabs alike, Saleem is living proof that Jesus is still building bridges.

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