Doug and Pesach are joined by Pastor Mikel Lagaras for a conversation about eschatology. What is the Christian view of the end times? What is the Jewish view? Is there anything in common between the two? How central should eschatology be to a life of faith? And.... what difference does it make?

Doug and Pesach are joined by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, Founder and Director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History. Rabbi Slifkin is an expert in the accurate understanding of Biblical references to the animal kingdom. And as Doug and Pesach discover in this eye-opening discussion, inaccurate identification of animals mentioned in Scripture can cause us to miss what the Bible is trying to teach us.

Doug explains Christmas to Pesach: the customs, history, and meaning. Pesach asks about the date of Christmas, the differences from Easter, and teaching the practice of gift-giving to children. And then there's those people that Doug refers to as "C&E"s. (Judaism has them too!)

In recent decades, African-American - Jewish cooperation has been undermined by a deliberate campaign to attack this long-standing alliance. How did it happen? What can be done about it? What is unique about the African - Jewish relationship? Doug and Pesach are joined by Pastor Dumisani Washington, author of Zionism & the Black Church and founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, for a fascinating conversation.

In this episode, Doug interviews Pesach about all things Hanukkah. They dive into its history and origins in the book of 1st & 2nd Maccabees, and talk about its relevance today. Is Hanukkah a uniquely Jewish holiday that isn't pertinent to Christians, or is it a classic light vs. dark narrative that is applicable to all people of faith in the Bible? Should Christians consider lighting a candle, eating a donut, and joining the festivities - or is that a mistake? You’ll have to give this episode a listen if you want to find out.

In this episode, Doug and Pesach are joined by Bishop Glenn Plummer, recently appointed by the Church Of God In Christ to be the Bishop of Israel. Bishop Plummer shares his plans to promote engagement with Israel in the African-American community through a range of programs. They also discuss trends in attitudes towards Israel, the complex experience of African-American Christians within the American Christian community, and a fascinating explanation of Watch Night, the unique observance of New Years Eve that many outside this community are unaware of.

The disturbing announcement by the US State Department that they plan to open a consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem, and the administration's stated willingness to re-engage with Iran, raise questions about the US-Israel relationship. Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation and Mideast security and military expert Elliot Chodoff join Doug and Pesach for an eye-opening discussion of the current state of affairs, including an important call to action so supporters of Israel can play their part.

To sign the petition referenced in the podcast, go to https://nousconsulate.genesis123.co/.

On this episode, Doug and Pesach build off of some previous discussions to explore ways that parents can fortify the life of the family in the home. As always, the ancient wisdom of the Bible and Jewish & Christian family traditions provide the answers as we confront the challenges of the postmodern age.

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It is well known that Israel has been at the forefront of the worldwide vaccine campaign, and has imposed strict regulations such as "Green" passes for the vaccinated, restrictions on unvaccinated tourists, and mask mandates. But is this approach to the pandemic hurting Israel's standing among the staunchest supporters of the Jewish State, the politically conservative Evangelical Christians around the world? Doug and Pesach are joined by John Enarson of the Chrisitan Zionist organization Cry for Zion to discuss this complex and troubling issue.

Every once in a while in life, you have the opportunity to meet someone extraordinary... and Canon Andrew White is one of those people. So many miracles and so much good can be attributed to his work in the Middle East to bring about peace. In this episode Doug and Pesach dive into the world of the persecuted church with their special guest whom Doug refers to as a “modern day hero of the faith.” Andrew gets into his story, his work over the years, his meetings with heroes and villains, and his continued work with his persecuted Iraqi Church.