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.

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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.

Everywhere we seem to look in our culture, men are under attack. Pick your favorite TV show and dad is an idiot and the dog is the hero. Even in houses of faith men have lost their biblical role and mandate. Join Doug & Pesach as they tackle a conversation on Manhood with Pastor IV Marsh who leads Epic Church in Decatur, Alabama and is the founder of IAM4 Mens Movement.

With Critical Race Theory, sex education for younger and younger ages, mask mandates, and a host of other issues plaguing America's public school education system, has the time come for Christians to disengage? What does the Orthodox Jewish education experience have to teach us? Does homeschooling make kids weird? Join Doug and Pesach for a high-stakes discussion with education expert Lisa Nehring of True North Homeschool Academy.

Join Doug and Pesach in a wide-ranging conversation with US Army Chaplain Rabbi Andy Shulman. Chaplain Shulman discusses the role of a Chaplain and shares his experiences as an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi ministering to Christian soldiers far from home in the field of combat.

As people of traditional faith in the Bible, when are we permitted - or even required - to read the Bible metaphorically rather than literally? Must I believe that an actual snake spoke to Eve? If not, what about the Exodus? And what do we say about conflicting accounts in the Scriptural narrative? Professor Joshua Berman of Bar Ilan University dives deep with us in an eye-opening and theologically challenging discussion.

The recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan has brought the complex reality of the 20 year War on Terror to the national consciousness. While these recent events have been difficult for all Americans, US combat veterans have had a particularly difficult time. Judy Isaacson Elias is the Founder and President of Heroes to Heroes, a non-profit organization that takes US combat veterans suffering from PTSD and suicidal ideation and transforms their lives by taking them on a journey of faith in the Land of Israel. Judy spoke to us about her own faith journey and what led her to create this remarkable program, and shared some amazing stories of combat veterans who reconnected with God - a connection which literally saved their lives. (Note: this episode was recorded on the day of the deadly suicide attack that killed 13 US servicemen just outside the Kabul airport.)

Join Doug and Pesach for an interview with Markus McFolling, as they unpack his story of football stardom that turned into drug addiction, and the depths he had to go before rediscovering his faith and beating addiction.