For thousands of years, humanity has fallen prey to a deadly sin: antisemitism. This hatred of the Jewish people takes many forms. This week, we’ll study religious antisemitism, which many carry out because they believe Jewish practices and beliefs prevent peace and progress. But no matter who you are or what background you come from, you can stand against this surging tide of antisemitism! Learn about the hatred Jewish people face and how you can oppose it in this week’s broadcast!

We have some exciting news! The Friends of Israel (FOI) has a new executive director: The Friends of Israel Today’s very own Steve Conover! After 30 years of service with our ministry, Steve has been appointed to succeed his beloved predecessor, Dr. Jim Showers. Steve and Jim join Chris to discuss how they will continue to serve together moving forward, the impact of FOI’s important new tagline, and their excitement for what God has in store for FOI. This conversation with these two passionate servants of the Lord will energize your enthusiasm for our ministry’s mission and future!

Evangelism is growing throughout the world, but many Christians don’t care about Israel and the Jewish people. They don’t understand God’s love for His Chosen People and the responsibility we have to love them too. God’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12 shows us exactly why we need to have a biblical love for Israel and why we’ll be blessed for doing so. Discover the significance of this promise throughout history and how it has served as the basis for The Friends of Israel since we began in 1938!

Abraham’s covenant with God included promises of a special land and countless descendants for Abraham. But it also included a promise of blessing for the whole world. And we enjoy that blessing today! In this week’s episode on the Abrahamic Covenant, you’ll find how God’s words to Abraham have extended thousands of years for our benefit today and how we in turn can bless the Jewish people. Whether you’re Jewish or Gentile, this personal promise is for you!

God’s eternal covenant with Abraham included a miraculous guarantee: Abraham would have a son in his old age, and descendants as countless as the stars in the sky would follow in his line. This promise was part of God’s glorious plan to send a redeemer: the Messiah. We explore God’s promise of Abraham’s offspring; and you’ll find your own love for these descendants, the Jewish people, growing as you tune in this week!

Why is the land of Israel so important to God? Because of His eternal covenant with Abraham! Chris digs into the incomparable land of Israel promised to Abraham’s descendants in our series on the Abrahamic Covenant. This Holy Land guarantees Israel’s bright future in God’s plan of redemption, as Jesus will reign from here when He comes again. In the meantime, we should follow God’s command in the Abrahamic Covenant to bless and love the Jewish people and their Promised Land, an important focus for us at The Friends of Israel. Tune in to develop a greater love for the land of Israel!

Jewish cartoonist Bob Mankoff once remarked, “I know everybody wants humor to be subversive and speak truth to power. I don’t think power has been listening.” Such was the case for John the Baptist. As the forerunner to Jesus the Messiah, John preached a challenging message of repentance to the hostile Jewish religious leaders. Cameron Joyner joins the show this week to share an in-depth look at his most recent article in Israel My Glory magazine about this courageous prophet who heralded the Son of God. May you find inspiration from John to proclaim your faith boldly for Christ!

What is a Christian’s responsibility? In the conclusion of our series on Colossians, we learn that God wants us not to sit back idly but to actively participate in our faith after we receive His gift of salvation by grace through faith. We are called to clothe ourselves with God’s character and nature—His love, compassion, mercy, patience, and forgiveness. May we follow this command as we fix our eyes on Jesus Christ’s supremacy and focus our hearts on a passionate pursuit of Him!

Surrounded by a litany of beliefs about the world, the Colossian believers needed a clear understanding of God’s Word. So, the apostle Paul provided it by writing an epistle filled with doctrine for them. This week, in part 3 of our series on the book of Colossians, we’ll see how Paul taught the Colossians to fix their eyes on Christ and heavenly things. Listen to these lessons from Colossians to discover how you can live a transformative life that pleases God by setting your mind on things above!

The apostle Paul’s message to the Colossians rings true for Christians even today: Beware of false teaching! In part 2 of our series on the book of Colossians, Chris teaches about Paul’s concern for the Colossian church’s spiritual well-being. While many religions and philosophies vied for the Colossians’ attention, Paul reminded these believers that their identity should be found in the supremacy of Christ alone. Learn how you can become more deeply rooted and built up in Christ just as Paul taught the Colossians!