On today's podcast I share new research about  Magdala and  what this port city tells us about Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.  I uncover what Jewish historian Josephus recorded and experienced in this ancient town and bring the history of earthquakes in Israel to light. The show concludes with Magdala's most famous resident, Mary Magdalene.

Music:
Cinematic Middle Eastern

Cover Photo: Overlooking Port City of Magdala & photos courtesy of T. Terroade

Israel Mosaic Website:
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On today's podcast I bring you another update about the current situation here in Israel and how it affects democracies all over the world. I re-examine the western view of obedience as it pertains to the ongoing pandemic crisis. I then transition by taking a closer look at the overall track record of the man that the media once called "America's Doctor" and I explore the latest  findings on the 4th shot in Israel and what the experts are saying about its efficacy here in the Land.  The show segues by remembering two prominent figures in history and why they are memorialized. This episode concludes with the Martin Niemöller story and a Psalm of encouragement and reassurance for these troubling times that we all find ourselves in.

Music:
Cinematic Middle Eastern

Israel Mosaic Website:
https://israelmosaicpodcast.wixsite.com/listen

On today's podcast I will be bringing you the news from Israel and around the world about the FDA's freedom of information request,  Israel's fourth booster shot, Natural Immunity and the pandemic of poverty. There is currently not a lot of worldwide awareness about the daily lives of the citizens in Israel regarding the impact of the covid crisis. Mainstream media outlets paint a broad overview of the pandemic here. I hope to fill in the rest of the details which have not been provided and by probing many of the issues here in the Land that are affecting millions of Israelis.

Through the writings of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament we can find hope in the midst of intense darkness and peace in the throes of confusion and uncertainty.

Music:
Cinematic Middle Eastern

Today's podcast takes a closer look at the Sea of Galilee, the world's lowest freshwater lake. This episode takes listeners back into time to consider the deep connections that African American slaves had to the River Jordan, Sea of Galilee and the Promised Land, Israel.  These spiritual bonds were expressed in the lyrics of the songs and melodies that were birthed out of unimaginable loss and indescribable suffering. I invite you to join me today as we retrace the footsteps of Rabbi Yeshua and recount the many New Testament stories and supernatural miracles that happened around the Sea of Galilee over two thousand years ago.

Music:
Cinematic Middle Eastern
Deep River arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle
Michael Row the Boat Ashore by Mark Bodino
Go Down Moses Reprise by Dee Yan-Key (shortened)(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode)

Photo: Sea of Galilee by T. Terroade

On today's podcast I will be sharing the latest news coming out of Israel concerning the COVID-19 crisis. I will discuss new technological advancements, the Anthropocene and how Biblical prophecy is being fulfilled. 

Photo: Jerusalem Kotel taken by T. Terroade

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern

On today's season finale, Michelle & Claude Ezagouri discuss the response of the nation of Israel to Covid-19 and share their insights regarding the pandemic.  Michelle also describes the challenges that her family and her church community are experiencing in the face of this global crisis.  Lastly, she offers  encouragement in the midst of these difficult times.

Morning Star Fellowship
https://morningstar.org.il/

Photo: Courtesy of Michelle Ezagouri

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern

On today's episode Michelle Ezagouri shares her story of war torn Algeria and how she left her country to relocate in France,  eventually settling in Israel. She speaks about the different challenges she has experienced in Israel and how she came to faith in God.

Morning Star Fellowship
https://morningstar.org.il/

Photo: Michelle Ezagouri

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern

On today's episode Pastor Claude shares about the beginnings of his congregation, Morning Star and his experience with the Second Lebanese war in 2006. He also discusses the history of Jewish and Christian relations and  concludes with insights into the current pandemic crisis that is happening around the globe.

Photo: Courtesy of Claude Ezagouri

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern

On today's podcast Claude Ezagouri, Pastor of Morning Star Fellowship,  shares about his journey from Northern Africa to the continent of Europe and finally the Middle East. His amazing story is one of relocation, persecution, war torn imagery and perseverance. His life is a testament of tremendous courage and faith in the midst of hopeless situations.

*Note:
Claude refers to the former statesman and war hero from France, Charles de Gualle, in the context of the former French colony of Algeria.

Morning Star Fellowship
https://morningstar.org.il/

Photo: Claude Ezagouri

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern

On today's episode I conclude my interview with Sister Irene Bredlow. She describes her travels around the world,  her love for animals and her love for the Galilee. She ends the podcast by sharing how she came to faith in God as a child. 

Photo: Courtesy of Irene Bredlow

Music: Cinematic Middle Eastern