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Sat, May 19
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The Land and the Book - Stephen and Melissa Briggs
A picture is worth a thousand words, and film has the power to communicate on a visceral level. Unfortunately, some of the more recent films about Israel have usedtheir images to create a distorted view, picturing Israel as an illegitimate, apartheid state. Thankfully, other filmmakers are rising up to present a more balanced picture of Israel’s role in the Middle East. And this week’s guests fall into that latter category. Stephen and Melissa Briggs serve with Hatikvah Film Trust,a...
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Sat, May 12
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The Land and the Book - Dann Spader
Seventy-five years ago the song, "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked" was released. That song, though not accurate in all details, painted a powerful emotional portrait of a follower of Jesus seeking to retrace His steps. And in many ways, the essence of the Christian life is seeking to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. But how do we walk inHis footsteps?This week's guest answers that question in a book titled, appropriately enough, Walking as Jesus Walked: Making Disciples the Way Jesus Did....
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Sat, May 5
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Carl Moeller
Living in a country with a history of religious freedom,believers in the West can sometimes forget that in much of the world standing for Christ involves personal hardship and persecution. This week's guest has made it his life's goal to serve persecuted Christians worldwide, and we will be talking with him about the persecution being experienced by followers of Christ in the Middle East.Dr. Carl A. Moeller is a dedicated advocate for the millions of Christians around the globe who are...
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Sat, Apr 28
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Samuel Naaman
In a recent book entitled, Chrislam: How Missionaries Are Promoting an Islamized Gospel, a series of authors grapple with a disturbing question: Is the gospel of Jesus being Islamized by some Western missionaries? How do we distinguish between cultural sensitivity and syncretism? What is essential to the gospel and to the Christian faith, and what are merely cultural trappings that can vary between different societies? Our guest this week helps us explore answers to these questions.Dr....
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Sat, Apr 21
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The Land and the Book - Jon and Charlie
So, really, who are the Philistines? Ever have a Bible question like that, which you were afraid to ask? Well, this week Jon and Charlie will sit down together to tackle the subject of the Philistines! Who were they? Where did they come from? Why were they such enemies of Israel? Grab your Bible and your notebook, because we'll try to supply you with the answers!Then later in the program, during our devotional time, we'll focus on the Davidic Covenant, the special promise God made to King...
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Sat, Apr 14
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The Land and the Book - Omer Eshel
For most Christians, a trip to Israel is a life-changing experience. It’s not that the Bible "comes alive," because it’s already the living Word of God. But the people and places of the Bible take on new meaning and relevance as travelers walk the hills and visit the sites where the events actually took place. And while tourists enjoy the view, a host of professionals work to make sure the trip is as seamless and life-changing as possible. The tourists get to know the guides and drivers, but...
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Sat, Apr 7
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The Land and the Book - Steve Green
How imporant is Jesus' resurrection from the dead? The apostle Paul said it best. "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith" (1 Corinthians 15:14). Easter Sunday is the reminder that Jesusdid rise from the dead, and that we serve a living Savior. And Steve Green will be with us to help us remember this great truth. I had the privilege of traveling with Steve and his family to Israel, and we'll talk about the impact that trip had on his life and...
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Sat, Mar 31
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The Land and the Book - Joel Rosenberg
When it comes to the Middle East, Americans seem to suffer from Global A.D.D — we just can't seem to stay focused on any one area long enough to understand what is really happening behind the headlines. Thankfully, this week's guest spends a great deal of time staying current on what's happening in that crucial region of the world and what it means for God's prophetic program. We'll be talking with Joel Rosenberg about what's really happening in the different countriesof the Middle East.Joel...
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Sat, Mar 24
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The Land and the Book - David Gauger
From the sound of the trumpet summoning Moses up Mount Sinai in the Book of Exodus to the seven angelic trumpeters in the Book of Revelation, the distinctive sound of the trumpet weaves its way throughout the Bible. But what exactly did a trumpet in the Bible sound like? And what were they made from? Our guest this week will help us understand a little more clearly what the Bible says about trumpets.Dave Gauger has served on the faculty of Moody Bible Institute since 1994 as director of the...
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Sat, Mar 17
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The Land and the Book - Nashat Filmon
God said His Word is "living, and active, and shaper than any two-edged sword." And the power of that Word has never been more needed than it is today in the tumultuous Middle East. Thankfully, there’s an organization there dedicated to sharing God’s Word. ThePalestinian Bible Societywas established in 1993, and its mission is to make the Word of God available to Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.This week's guestis Nashat Filmon, executive secretary of the...
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Sat, Mar 10
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The Land and the Book - Joanne Smadar
Virtually everyone who goes to Israel agrees that a highlight of the trip was a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, sailingon the same waters as Jesus. This week's guest is Joanne Smadar who, along withher husband, run Holyland Sailing, a company they started to provide tourists with an opportunity to sail the Sea of Galilee in boats similar in design to those used at the time of Jesus. We'll talk with Joanne about their experiences over the past twenty years taking tourists out on the Sea of...
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Sat, Mar 3
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The Land and the Book - Meno Kalisher
The Jewish festival of Purim takes place this coming week, and we'll be talking with Meno Kalisher about this Jewish holiday that is not as well known to many Christians. Meno is a native-born Israeli who pastors theJerusalem Assembly House of Redemption, a Messianic congregation in the heart of Jerusalemcomposed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. He is bold in his witness for Jesus, and he’s passionate about sharing the truth found in God’s Word.Later in the program Charlie will also...
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Sat, Feb 25
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The Land and the Book - Nizar Touma
When Phillip found Nathaniel under the fig tree and told him the Messiah was from Nazareth, Nathaniel responded skeptically, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Eventually Nathaniel learned that someone very good could indeed come from that small town: Jesus, the Son of God Himself!This week's guestis also from Nazareth.We're featuringthe second interview we conducted with Pastor Nizar Touma during last year's trip to Israel. Pastor Touma grew up in Nazareth and who now ministers at...
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Sat, Feb 18
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The Land and the Book - Shahar Arieli
Winston Churchill once described Russia as a "riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma." But if Churchill found Russia difficult to understand, many think it was child’s play compared to the modern Middle East. For years the West has offered simplistic solutions to very complex issues, and, as a result, history is littered with failed attempts to resolve the Middle East crisis. It’s vitally important for us as evangelical Christians to have a clear understanding of the issues facing...
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Sat, Feb 11
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Nabeeh Abbassi
When we think of the Holy Land, Israel immediately comes to mind. But there’s a second "Holy Land" just to the east of Israel. This is the land settled by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. It’s the land of the Edomites, Moabites and Ammonites. The land where Jacob wrestled with God, where Moses said goodbye to the children of Israel, where Elijah ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot, and where Jesus was baptized. The modern country of Jordan is indeed the "other" Holy Land...
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Sat, Feb 4
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The Land and the Book - Rick Kronk
Over the past few decades tens of thousands of Muslims worldwide have come to faith in Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior after experiencing a dream or vision that started them ontheir spiritual journey. This isn’t the normal pathway to faith we’ve come to expect, and so we greet these reports with at least some skepticism. Can God work through dreams and visions? And is He doing so regularly among Muslims?This week's guestwill help us explore answers to these questions. Rick Kronk is a...
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Sat, Jan 28
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The Land and the Book - Jim Custer
About 500 years before Jesus, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus first expressed the idea that there’s nothing constant except change. It seems all of us have found that to be true in our lives at some point ... and the longer we live, the more we notice how much things around us do change. But unless you’ve traveled to Israel multiple times, you might not have realized how much the Holy Land is changing. Well,this week'sguest has noticed that change! And if there’s one thing that truly sets...
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Sat, Jan 21
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The Land and the Book - Cheri Fitzsimmons
Thinking about visiting the Middle East? What should you know before you go? This week's guest has the answers! Cheri Fitzsimmons is president ofMorning Star Tours, a company that works with churches, schools and ministries around the world to organize tours to biblical destinations. Over the past 17 years Cheri and Morning Star Tours have had the privilege of helping nearly 30,000 people travel to Israel and the Middle East.Then later in the programCharlie will use his devotional time...
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Sat, Jan 14
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The Land and the Book
Think a trip to Israel will answer all your questons about the Bible and the Middle East? Think again! A visit to Israel does answer many questions, but it also raises new ones. And that's what we want to talk about this week. Jon Gauger, our producer,and Denny Nugent willjoin Charliefor a three-way conversation on the things they learned while in Israel ... and the new questions that were raised because of the trip.Then later, inhis devotional time, Charlie will then take us on a hike...
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Sat, Jan 7
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The Land and the Book - Joel Rosenberg
We're beginning a new year that, for the Middle East, looks to be a year of unprecedented turmoil and trouble. So what does the future hold for this volatile part of our world? This week's guest isJoel Rosenberg, and hewill help us understand what God's Word has to say about the future of the Middle East. Joel is TheNew York Times best-selling author ofsix novels and two nonfiction books, with more than two million total copies in print. He is also the founder and president of theJoshua...
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Sat, Dec 31 2011
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Mitch Glaser
In Romans 1:16 the apostle Paul boldly announced he was not ashamed of the gospel because it’s the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. But then he qualified his statement by saying salvation was "to the Jew first." Whether in Romans 1 or in the Book of Acts, God’s program of worldwide evangelization seems to give a special place of prominence to the Jews.But in an age that embraces inclusivity and tolerance, the idea that God would have a special relationship with one...
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Sat, Dec 24 2011
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The Land and the Book - Christmas Special
This is the time of year when most Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah. And thought we don’t know the exact date of Jesus’ birth, we do know for certain He was born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, heralded by angels, and visited by both humble shepherds and wealthy Magi.But what exactly was Bethlehem like when Jesus was born? What do we know about Herod the Great? Or about shepherds who kept watch over flocks in that area? Or about the Magi traveling from the east, most likely...
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Sat, Dec 17 2011
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Mark Hitchcock
What does the future hold? From stock analysts to political pundits, people are scanning the horizon, trying to predict the future. Unfortunately, more often than not, even these short-range predictions miss the mark. So how can God predict events with such remarkable accuracy hundreds of years in advance? This week's guest will help us unravel the mystery of Bible prophecy.Dr. Mark Hitchcock is pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Okla. In addition toserving as a pastor,Mark is an...
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Sat, Dec 10 2011
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The Land and the Book- Meno Kalisher
In 1 Chronicles 12 the writer described the military divisions that came to David in Hebron to pledge their allegiance to him. And among those who pledged allegiance, the writer identified "the sons of Issachar,men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do."This week'sguest is a spiritual "son of Issachar," a man who indeed understands the times in which we live, and a man who is bold in proclaiming "what Israel should do."His name is Meno Kalisher, and he's a sabra,...
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Sat, Dec 3 2011
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The Land and the Book - Nizar Touma
When Phillip found Nathaniel under the fig tree and told him the Messiah was from Nazareth, Nathaniel responded skeptically, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Eventually Nathaniel indeed learned that someone very good could come from that small town—Jesus, the Son of God Himself!This week's guestis also from Nazareth. Pastor Nizar Touma grew up in Nazareth and who now ministers at the Church of the Nazarene in the heart that historic city. Pastor Touma is a bold witness for Christ in...
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Sat, Nov 26 2011
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The Land and the Book - Alan Winfield
Imagine working a crossword puzzle and coming across the following clue: "Pastor, meteorologist and frequent traveler to Israel." Most of us would be stumped, but many pf Moody Radio’s listeners in Florida would know the answer ... and he happens to bethis week'sguest!Alan Winfield is a pastor and meteorologist who has been serving in the Tampa Bay area since 1997. He worked for 10 years as chief meteorologist for Bay News 9 television before leaving to become full-time pastor of education...
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Sat, Nov 19 2011
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The Land and the Book - Brenda McCord
Next week is Thanksgiving and the start of a month-long holiday season that has traditionally focused on family gatherings, friends and fellowship. But the period from Thanksgiving through Christmas can also be a time of incredible anxiety, loneliness, stress and depression—a spiritual and emotional desert. So how can someone develop a thankful heart even in times of personal struggle?Our guest this week will help us explore answers to those questions. Brenda McCord is director of Events and...
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Sat, Nov 12 2011
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The Land and the Book - Shannon Bennett
Most Christians can only dream about visiting the land of Israel.But this week'sguest actually finds herself among the rarest of those who have travel to the land of Israel. She has actually had the opportunity to live and study there!Shannon Bennett is currently a graduate student at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem where she is pursuing a master's degree in Jewish Civilization. The focus of her studies is modern Jewish history including the Holocaust and the development of the modern...
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Sat, Nov 5 2011
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The Land and the Book - Dr. John Gianopulos
When we think of the "land of the Bible," our thoughts immediately go to the land of Israel. But much of the Bible—or at least the New Testament—is rooted in the land of Greece. The Book of Acts records Paul’s missionary journeys through this strategic country, and Paul himself wrote letters to the churches in Corinth, Thessalonica, and Philippi. Even the Book of Romans was penned by Paul during his time in Corinth.So this week it’s rather appropriate to have as our guest a man who is...
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Sat, Oct 29 2011
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The Land and the Book - Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum
Over the past few weeks Jews around the world celebrated their High Holy Days—Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. Sadly, few recognized the prophetic significance of these days as they relate to the promised return of Israel’s Messiah. This week's guest,Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, will help us understand that significance.ArnoldFruchtenbaum is founder and director ofAriel Ministries, an organization focused on Jewish evangelism and discipleship. He has published numerous books, including a...
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