(Recorded February 26, 2026)
Brothers Simeon and Calev Myers present an exclusive interview with United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between Israelis and Christians, as well as the challenges facing Christian communities across the broader Middle East.
They also address media portrayals of Israel, including commentary by controversial figure Tucker Carlson, and discuss Carlson's recent interview with Ambassador Huckabee.
The episode later highlights the establishment of the First Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress as a significant initiative aimed at strengthening ties between Christians and Israelis in support of Israel.
You won't want to miss it.
👇Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Discussion on Israel and Christianity
02:30 The Evolving Relationship Between Israelis and Christians
05:16 Diverse Perspectives Within Israeli Society
08:23 Legal Framework and Freedom of Religion in Israel
10:10 Contrasting Israel with Neighboring Countries
11:59 Public Opinion and Media Representation of Israel
14:45 The Reality of Christian Life in Israel vs. Surrounding Nations
17:32 Addressing Misconceptions and Half-Truths in Media
23:57 The Christian Community in Qatar
25:07 Media Responsibility and Misinformation
29:24 The Judeo-Christian Foundations of Western Civilization
34:13 The Role of Christians in Supporting Israel
41:05 Building Bridges: The Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress
👇Takeaways
- Ambassador Huckabee emphasizes the positive evolution of Israeli attitudes towards Christians.
- The complexity of Israeli society includes a wide spectrum of views on Christianity.
- Christian minorities in Israel enjoy freedoms not found in neighboring countries.
- Media representations of Israel often focus on isolated incidents rather than the broader reality.
- Misinformation can distort public perception of the treatment of Christians in Israel.
- The Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress aims to strengthen Christian support for Israel.
- Freedom of religion in Israel allows for open worship and expression of faith.
- The collaboration between Christians and Jews is essential for the survival of Western civilization.
🎙️Guest:
Ambassador Mike Huckabee: American politician, author, and media commentator who served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. A longtime national figure in conservative politics, he was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016. Huckabee has also hosted programs on Fox News and TBN and is the author of multiple books on politics, faith, and public policy. Ambassador Huckabee is a long time friend of Israel, having visited over 100 times. He is currently serving as the United States Ambassador to Israel.
🎙️Hosts:
Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.
Calev Myers: Besides Calev's career as an attorney in one of Israel's leading law firms, Calev is a serial social entrepreneur. Before pivoting his efforts to ARISE, Calev founded and ran the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, through which he represented religious minorities in Israel, leading to over 30 Supreme Court victories. He also spearheaded campaigns to bring awareness and change legislation on behalf of marginalized communities in Israel, specifically lone soldiers and victims of human trafficking.
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