The alarms were sounding all through our October 1, 2024 interview. The scare came around 20” into the talk. Jonathan had told me that US intelligence informed Israel of an imminent attack from Iran. And Jonathan’s alert went off as the bombs were landing just south of his home. He had to rush down to the bunker from his 7th floor home to meet his family. As you will hear in the interview, 5” before his alarm went off, his daughter said they needed to go to the bunker. Jonathan wanted to wait until his alarm warned him of an attack, so we kept talking. So glad Jonathan and his family are alright and that we were able to pick up where we left off. So please listen so you can separate fact from fiction and appropriately pray for this horrible situation and all the people involved. Blessings! Bruce

Jonathan Feldstein

Jonathan Feldstein was born and educated in the United States and immigrated to Israel in 2004. He is married and the father of six. Throughout his life and career, he has become a respected bridge between Jews and Christians and serves as president of the Genesis 123 Foundation.

He writes regularly on major Christian websites about Israel and shares experiences of living as an Orthodox Jew in Israel, and hosts the popular Inspiration from Zion podcast. He can be reached at [email protected].
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While many may recognize Emmy ® Award winner Steph Carse as a world-class vocalist, he is also a writer, editor, producer and director, songwriter, and music artist with multiple awards and accolades to his name. Having sold over half a million records and garnering fans and awards from around the globe, one would never imagine after his breakout success in (1993) he found himself at square one in 1997, with no money, living in his car, seeking his purpose

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Highlights of Steph’s Story

from living in a car to now:

*Christian music artist whose new worship song Almighty has already reached 540K+ views on You Tube

*His music special has been featured on Daystar TV, PureFlix, ChristianCinema and more.

*A successful country artist with over 500K albums sold and a Juno Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year.

*6 time Emmy Award-winning video producer and now filmmaker, with projects like The True Miracle of Christmas (available on Prime) and the upcoming movie UNDONE.

*Founder of the anti-bullying ministry YiCount, blending his passion for music with a powerful mission to combat bullying.

*His latest movie musical “The True Miracle of Christmas” is now available on Prime and has been translated into French, Spanish and Russian.

*Steph is currently directing and producing the movie UNDONE based on the life of Sherry Damron.

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Mercy Ships began their mission in 1978 to provide hope and healing to those in need. Each year they send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide FREE life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together we are saving lives.

 Vision: Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to change lives and serve countries.

Mission: Mercy Ships strive to follow the example of Jesus, bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor.

 Over 50% of the world's population lives near a coast. Our ships are the best way to reach people in great need.

Globally, 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery. Children, teens and adults suffer and die every day from treatable causes, and one child in eight will die before age 5.

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Raeanne, her husband, and 3 children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. After leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas and made their way down to Dakar, Senegal for their first field service.On board, Raeanne volunteered in the communications department and later in chaplaincy. Currently, Raeanne works in the Mercy Ships U.S. Marketing department. Raeanne is the host of the New Mercies podcast, and is the voice of the Mercy Minute daily radio broadcast and serves as a staff writer.

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The Book of Judges narrates one of the most chaotic and morally dark eras of Israel's story. Into this morally-ambiguous time comes one of the most unlikely leaders of the biblical text—the prophet Deborah. Also a wife, mother, priest, and judge, Deborah responds to her call and transforms chaos into order by leading Israel in one of the most pivotal victories of her time.

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Sandy Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Richter earned her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is the author of The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP) and the much-loved series of video Bible study curriculums that have grown from that project. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. As her many students will tell you, Sandy’s particular gift is bringing the real people and real places of the biblical narrative to life. Richter is a member of the New International Version (NIV) Translation Committee, she has spent many years bringing student groups to Israel to study historical geography and field archaeology, and in her technical work often writes on the intersections between Syro-Palestinian archaeology, linguistics and Bible. Richter is also deeply involved in environmental theology. Her book, The Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters (IVP), draws together more than a decade of technical work and activism. Sandy is married to Steven Tsoukalas and they share two perfect daughters, Noël and Elise. She is a sought-after speaker in many contexts, look for her newest curriculum on Deborah and the Book of Judges with HarperChristian Resources, and her forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy with Eerdmans.

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“Potential is within the grasp of everyone,” says author Troy Gramling, “because everyone has a dream deep within them. They just need a coach and an example at times to point the way and encourage them to pursue their dream.”

Using examples from the life of Moses, Potential: “The Uncontainable Power of God Within You”, takes you on a journey to discover your own promised land.

Troy Gramling

Pastor Troy Gramling, a dedicated and inspirational spiritual leader, has led Potential Church for over two decades, overseeing its remarkable growth into a vibrant congregation of over 20,000 members, with a far-reaching presence spanning the United States and Latin America.

His journey as a pastor is characterized by an unwavering commitment to his vision, fueled by a passion and a mission to partner with people to reach their God potential to impact the world for good.

Beyond his pastoral role, Pastor Troy Gramling is a multifaceted individual with a rich background. Before answering his divine calling, Pastor Troy honed his skills as a college basketball player and later as a coach, where he undoubtedly sharpened the values of teamwork, discipline, and dedication, which he now imparts to his congregation. His leadership insight is evident in his exceptional ability to develop and nurture leaders within the church community, ensuring that his ministry leaves a lasting legacy.

Pastor Troy is known for his innovative and unconventional teaching methods, which captivate and inspire his congregation. His creative approach to spreading the message of Jesus resonates with people from all walks of life, making the profound teachings of the gospel accessible and relevant in today’s world.

Pastor Troy, with his devoted wife, Stephanie, and their loving family, has made South Florida their home, where the family is actively involved in the ministry of Potential Church. His life’s work is a testament to the profound impact that faith can have on individuals and communities, and he continues to be a guiding light for those seeking to embrace their God-given potential and make a positive difference in the world.

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Faith, politics, civil disobedience and business all fit into Peter Demos’ wheelhouse. As you listen you will understand the wisdom that he uses in dealing with each of these items.

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Peter Demos entered the family restaurant business at age 12when he started working as a dishwasher in his dad’s WesternSizzlin’ restaurant. From there, his experience in the food industry and serving others gradually grew under the tutelage of his father, who imparted to Peter many aspects of what it takes to run a successful business.

After graduating from high school, Peter earned a B.S. in Sociology from Middle Tennessee State University before studying law at the University of Missouri. He went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, during which he discovered that his passion was only fully engaged in the exhilarating food industry.

In 1999, Peter returned to his parents’ family restaurant, Demos’ Restaurant, with the single goal of growing the organization. His experience as a restauranteur grew, and he was given the position ofchairman on the Board of Directors for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and presidentof the Tennessee Hospitality Association. Currently, he is the president and attorney for DemosBrands, which includes Demos’ Restaurant in Tennessee, specializing in authentic family fare since 1989.

Peter is a highly sought-after leadership source expert and speaker on business, leadership and faith, bringing his biblical perspective and insight gained from his own struggles to guide others to truth and authenticity in a broken world. He is the author of “On the Duty of Christian Civil Disobedience” and “Afraid to Trust." Additionally, he serves as an adjunct professor at Lipscomb University where he teaches a class on leadership and management.

Peter has been featured in numerous mainstream and faith-based publications including "The Washington Examiner," "Townhall," "The American Spectator" and "Christian Post."

Today, he and his wife Kristin work closely together in both business and ministry. They are nowteaching their two children to also serve God with their lives.

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As a Prophetic Intercessor, he has carried this burden of Reconnection from the Father for His family to reunite in The One New Man (TONM) between believing Jews and Gentiles in the Ekklesia/Church. Grant has received a commission from the Lord to help reintroduce love and unity in the family of God, according to Yeshua/Jesus’s prayer in John 17.

: Grant Berry is a Messianic believer in Yeshua/Jesus and was born in London, England. Grant is married to Hali Berry, and they have five children. He is the founder of Reconnecting Ministries and Producer of The Romans 911 Project.

Through his writing and speaking, both in the US, Israel, and internationally, Grant and Hali build bridges of understanding between Israel’s Remnant (Jewish believers) and God’s children from the nations to help them Reconnect spiritually to one another and Realign the Church to Israel. Through his teachings on prayer, he is helping to mobilize an army of watchmen and watchwomen to pray in the final Reformations for the Ekklesia/Church to prepare the Bride for the last great awakening and the Lord’s return.

Grant has written five books, The New Covenant Prophecy, The Ezekiel Generation, Romans 911 – Time to Sound the Alarm!  Romans 911 Study Guide, and The Reconnection Mandate.  He also writes for Charisma Magazine on Reconnection Issues.

In the 1990s, Grant helped manage and oversee the Jewish ministry at Times Square Church under the Wilkerson brothers. He led missions to the former Soviet Union from 1993-1997, presenting the Passover through a stage format, seeing thousands of Russian Jews come to faith in Yeshua/Jesus.

As a marketplace leader, Grant was also an entrepreneur in the Cosmetic industry for more than 30 years. He pioneered and established new product concepts and brands into the mass market until the Lord called him into full-time ministry in 2013. He often jokes that the Lord switched his focus from outer beauty to inner beauty.

In 2004, Grant founded Messiah’s House in the Westchester, New York, Greenwich, Connecticut area pioneering a para-church ministry focus to reunite the Church and Messianic bodies. Messiah’s House now operates under the Reconnecting Ministry umbrella focusing on the Feasts of the Lord.

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LG is a Bible study enthusiast, advocate for the faith of teens, and the author of the new YA series "The Issachar Gatekeeper,"

In her engaging supernatural story about a young heroine on the front lines of a spiritual battle, young readers are introduced to biblical concepts and challenged to investigate the truths of the Bible for themselves.

Nixon believes that lives have meaning only when individuals find their purpose in God and filter their thoughts and decisions through God’s Word to develop a Biblical worldview.

LG Nixon

LG Nixon fuses a page-turning fantasy with a haunting theme and turns it into a spirit filled adventure with quirky and likeable characters the whole family can enjoy. Her stories are lighthearted but carry an underlying message of the importance of a Biblical worldview.

Her faith and her love of Biblical studies fuels her imagination and her desire to give teens who might not know about their Creator God, an engaging and entertaining way to learn what the Bible says about Him and to introduce basic spiritual concepts.

Today, she enjoys writing Biblically based ghost stories filled with mystery, suspense, and other worldly wisdom. She researches and writes full-time from her home in Michigan where she prowls the night star gazing and watching for a supernatural event.

She is always in search of the perfect cup of coffee, the softest afghan, a good book and a quiet corner. LG loves to ski, ride motorcycles, travel, and fly small planes; but no bungy-jumping, thank you very much.

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The people of Iran have lived under an oppressive Islamic regime since 1979. Yet the

hopelessness and despair in Iran is opening the door for many Iranians to explore the Word

of God and pursue a better understanding of Christianity.

Iran is one of the fastest countries in the world with citizens converting to Christianity.

Lana Silk

Lana Silk, daughter of Lazarus and Maggie, serves as

Transform Iran’s Chief Executive Officer - USA. In this role,

Lana actively seeks to bring freedom to the people of

Iran, transforming the nation into one which bears the

image of Christ. Through ministry and humanitarian aid,

Lana hopes that Transform Iran will create divine change

in the lives of the Iranian people.

Lana was born and raised in Iran before emigrating to the

UK where she completed her education at Imperial

College, London, gaining an honors degree in Computer

Engineering. Her postgraduate studies in Marketing

Communication Strategy led her to a career in services

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marketing, before specializing in branding and fundraising, where she consulted for

several years particularly for the nonprofit sector. With over 20 years marketing

experience across all media, Lana has a passion to see small businesses and startups

gain their voice in a competitive environment.

Lana has also worked as a church minister, worship leader and most recently a

college chaplain, where she took further post graduate studies in working with youth,

with a focus on mental health and safeguarding. She is tri-lingual and considers it her

life calling to represent and advocate for the people of Iran in the West.

Lana currently lives with her husband and three children in Ohio, USA, actively

operating Transform Iran’s mission.

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Transform Iran is actively focused on:

Evangelism

Discipleship

Church Planting

Providing Humanitarian aid for displaced Iranians

Legal assistance for those seeking asylum

Transform Iran has planted churches in 18 countries, including across more than 50 cities

in Iran.

Transform Iran has trained more than 3,000 ministry leaders.

Transform Iran has witnessed more than 300,000 people accept Christ as a result of God’s hand upon their initiatives.

Spiritual gifts were fashioned by God as a means for transforming the world, yet are often used for less than their intended purpose. Like a human body has many parts with varying functions, each Christian is a member of the body of Christ and intended to bless the world in different ways. Those interdependent ministry functions—or spiritual gifts—were designed to stitch believers together like a seamless garment—to point the world to Christ.

Pastor Chase Rashad

Chase Rashad serves as lead pastor at Union Christian Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, a musician, and racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. He holds a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master's in Christian ministry from Wesley Seminary. Chase and his wife, Christine, have four children.

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