We welcome Bassem Eid back to the program. Bassem is a Palestinian Human Rights Activist living in Jericho. With all the sensational media coverage surrounding the Palestinians and Israelis it can be hard finding a balanced view. Bassem Eid gives the balanced view we need to hear! He is a voice of reason, giving rational solutions and ideas which will truly help the Palestinian people. You won’t want to miss this interview. We’ll end our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

We often hear on the news of the need for an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution. This week we welcome to the program Soeren Kern a senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute. Learn the history and ideas behind the original two-state solution and how it changed into what it is today. Then Soeren will explain the reasons why much of Europe is quickly becoming an unsafe place for the Jewish people. We’ll end with a story from the life of Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher in Apples of Gold.

Seventy years ago scrolls were found in caves near the Dead Sea dating back over 2000 years. Last week news broke that another cave was found containing more scrolls. Dr. Randall Price lead the team excavating this cave and we’re excited to talk to him on the program. Don’t miss this exciting interview about what scholars and archeologist say is the greatest discovery in the twentieth century! We’ll end our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

Nothing makes a good story like scandal, intrigue, danger, and suspense. Sometimes we forget that God includes all of those into His Word. Today we’re looking at the life of Jacob as we dig into the current issue of Israel My Glory magazine, From Failure to Faith: Jacob’s Journey to Becoming Israel. Like Jacob, we’ll learn there is no easy formula for successfully growing your faith; it’s a lifelong process. Then Chris will talk with Peter Colón, a Bible teacher here at The Friends of Israel. Peter wrote an article in the current Israel My Glory magazine about Jacob and Esau. Hear how God used these troubled twins for His glory.

When you think of King David, do you think of his accomplishments or failures? Most of us can relate best with his failures. David’s repentant attitude and God’s response after Nathan the prophet rebuked him for his sins involving Bathsheba should give us much hope as believers. We trust you’ll be encouraged as Chris shares from Psalm 51. Then we’ll move on to some important current events going on in Washington DC. How was $220 million released to the Palestinian Authority then reversed – all in one day? Chris will explain the how and the why. We’ll end our program with Apples of Gold a dramatic reading from the life of Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

Have you visited the land of Israel? Whether you’ve always wanted to go or you’ve been ten times, you won’t want to miss Chris’s interview with Tito Andijar, an Israeli tour guide for The Friends of Israel’s Up to Jerusalem spring tour. Find out how The Friend’s of Israel’s tour is different from other tours to Israel. Tito will also answer questions some may have about traveling to Israel and give you more than enough reasons go! We’ll end our show with an encouraging story in Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

Kids these days. Many wonder if there’s any hope for them. Tim Munger, a church ministries representative here at The Friends of Israel says there’s a lot of hope. He talks with Chris this week on the program about a ministry he started called Youthfest, a weekend missionary conference for young adults. This isn’t a typical teen conference; it’s unique and changing young people’s lives for eternity. Then we’ll learn a little bit more about the Obama administration’s reasoning for abstaining from the vote of the UN Resolution 2334 against Israel. Hear and decide if it actually represents the United States’ values like they claim. We’ll end the show with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

When reflecting on how God, the Maker of this universe communicates with His people, does the word grace ever come to mind? Our infinite God wants a relationship with us. We do not deserve this and yet He desires it; that is grace! This week Chris will finish the series on How God Relates to Us looking at the New Covenant. Out of Israel’s failure to obey, came the New Covenant. Hear how God orchestrated this transition that now includes Gentiles. Chris will also continue explaining the not-so-complex reasoning why the recent UN Resolution 2334 against Israel makes the possibility for peace negotiations even more difficult. We’ll end our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust Survivor Zvi Kalisher.

Sometimes if we’re honest we forget that this world doesn't revolve around us. Often it's good for us to take a step back and reflect on how big God is and how small we are. The God of this universe wants to have a relationship with us! This week Chris begins to explain in this two-part series how God relates to us, through covenants with His people. Then we’ll start to dig deep into the December resolution by the United Nations against Israel. We’ll learn what it means for Israel and what it means for peace. And finally Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

God is greater than life! Can you honestly say that phrase? It’s easy to say He is greater than our job, our circumstances, or even our pain. But can we say that God is greater than our life or the lives of those we love? This week Chris shares the story of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron. Not taking their duties seriously, these men suffer a tragic end. Learn how Aaron responds to God’s action towards his sons. In our AskFOI segment, Chris will answer the question, How did Abraham get saved? We’ll end our show with the dramatic reading of Holocaust survivor and believer in Jesus, Zvi Kalisher, with Apples of Gold. Happy New Year everyone!