Radio/Podcast Archives - The Friends of Israel Today Radio

Everyone loves a good origin story. Learning about the factors that made someone who they are gives us a look behind the curtain and helps us better understand and appreciate a person. This week, we’re treating you to The Friends of Israel’s origin story! In 1938, the world was engulfed in evil, sitting on the brink of World War II. ... Read More The post The Friends of Israel Origin Story | July 27, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

In May, 16 young adults from the United States and Canada traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites as part of The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) training program, Encounter. Their trip gave them a sobering perspective on the horrors the Jewish people faced during the Holocaust and helped them deepen their love for God’s Chosen People. Ty Perry, Timothy Rabinek, ... Read More The post Encounter Poland Team Interview | July 20, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from October 29, 2022. Jesus is the Holy One of God, and He was called this name by only the apostle Peter and by demons. What does this title reveal about Christ? We conclude our 2-part series on the Holy One of God this week by analyzing Jesus’ epic showdown with a demon-possessed man. The ... Read More The post The Holy One of God, Part 2 (Rebroadcast) | July 13, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

This program is a rebroadcast from October 22, 2022 It’s impossible to capture all of Jesus’ wonderful attributes in just one name, so we learn about His holiness through the many different designations He’s given in Scripture. One such name is the Holy One of God. The apostle Peter called Him this name—and so did demons! What does this title ... Read More The post The Holy One of God, Part 1 (Rebroadcast) | July 6, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why is antisemitism dismissed in a way that other forms of racism are not? What makes hatred of the Jewish people so palatable? This week, David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, speaks about the growth of global antisemitism. His analysis of the role of politics in antisemitism from college campuses to city streets will help you ... Read More The post Antisemitism Knows No Party: Interview w/ David Bernstein | June 29, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The glory of God isn’t a concept we can’t wrap our minds around. It’s the very substance and presence of God! Over the past two weeks, we studied how God’s physical manifestation dwelled with His Chosen People. But God’s substance, having resided in the Temple, left before the Temple’s destruction through the Mount of Olives, leaving the Israelites without His ... Read More The post The Glory of God, Part 3 | June 22, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

As Christians, we praise God for His glory—but what exactly is God’s glory? Last week we identified it as His substance, His physical manifestation dwelling with His people, and studied the consequence of disrespecting His it. In part 2 of our series on God’s glory, we take a look at a healthy fear of and love for it. King David ... Read More The post The Glory of God, Part 2 | June 15, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

We often praise God for and speak about His incomparable glory. But do you really know what His glory is? Could you define it? Understanding God’s glory is key to understanding His character. Scripture shows that His glory is not an abstract concept—it’s His substance, His physical presence. Chris kicks off a 3-week series on God’s glory beginning in the ... Read More The post The Glory of God, Part 1 | June 8, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Why does Israel face tremendous hostility from its neighbors? Why do many Middle Eastern nations want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth? From groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority to countries like Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, existential threats are never far from the Jewish nation. Our May/June issue of Israel My Glory magazine provides a ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Chris Katulka | June 1, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Last week we studied examples from Jesus’ life that demonstrate that He was undeniably a Zionist who understood the inextricable link between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. But after Jesus’ death and resurrection, did that special connection become irrelevant? Is Jesus still a Zionist today? Chris finds the answer by taking a look at the disciples’ final ... Read More The post Is Jesus a Zionist? (Part 2) | May 25, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Anti-Zionism is spreading throughout the world. Recently, college campuses have become hotbeds for this form of antisemitism, as protesters against Israel chant, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free.” But the land from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea is the nation of Israel’s. The fierce wave of criticism against Zionists, those who support the Jewish ... Read More The post Was Jesus a Zionist? (Part 1) | May 18, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was truly a miracle. But how does a nation starting with almost nothing become prosperous? Israel faced some serious growing pains and worked hard to provide for its immigrant citizens. And the story behind its journey is fascinating! Chris teaches a captivating history lesson on the growth of the State of ... Read More The post Celebrating Modern Israel’s Independence | May 11, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

When you devote your life to a specific goal, others take notice and find inspiration. Friends of Israel field representatives Jeff and Arlene Berg have devoted their lives to serving God’s Chosen People—and their lives provide unbelievable inspiration for us to do the same! The scope of their ministry and their compassion for the Jewish people has earned them a ... Read More The post FOI IN ACTION: Jeff & Arlene Berg | May 4, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Do you know the meaning behind the Passover Seder’s unique practices? If you’ve never enjoyed a Seder, you might not know how to make sense of its many different traditions. Whether you’re curious about the Haggadah, the zeroa, or the maror, you’ll find answers to your Passover questions in this week’s broadcast! Chris walks us through the major elements of ... Read More The post The Passover Seder | April 27, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Israel has been locked in a war with Hamas since October, but it now faces a much greater enemy: Iran. The Middle East powerhouse launched more than 300 drones and missiles from its own soil into Israel last Saturday night, marking the first time it had ever done so directly without using one of its proxies, like Hamas. What should ... Read More The post Iran Attacks Israel! Interview with Jim Showers | April 20, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Is the Jewish-Palestinian conflict in Israel blown out of proportion, or is it as hostile as it sounds? We hear many stories of animosity between these groups, but it’s hard to know the truth when we live far from Israel. That’s why Justin Kron, founding director of the Kesher Project, which connects the church to its Jewish roots, produced Hope ... Read More The post Interview w/ Justin Kron, Hope in the Holy Land | April 13, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

God’s wonderful plan of redemption stretches to everything in creation, but Israel is the key to its fulfillment. God gave the Jewish people special covenants and a special role in His plan. The apostles Peter and Paul highlighted these truths, linking Israel’s repentance from sin to Jesus the Messiah’s return and the restoration of God’s Kingdom. The Friends of Israel’s ... Read More The post Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim Showers | April 6, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Have you ever imagined how Jesus must have felt the night before His crucifixion? He knew His time to die for the sins of the world had come, and excruciating pain and suffering lay before Him. Sometimes we lose sight of the tremendous physical and emotional price of Jesus’ sacrifice. This Easter, let’s put ourselves in His position to better ... Read More The post The Suffering and Resurrection of Jesus, Psalm 22 | March 30, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

While most of us grieve for and sympathize with Israelis who suffered horrific violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, we can never fully understand their experiences. But firsthand accounts of that brutal day give us a true look into the eyes of the Israelis who bravely persevered and survived. Ronit Glaser, an Israeli mother of two young ... Read More The post March 23, 2024 | Interview w/ Ronit Glaser, Magen David Adom appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

God’s covenant with King David unlocks many of Scripture’s beautiful truths, particularly about Jesus. It explains why Jesus is the King of Israel, the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Son of Man. This week we conclude our five-part series on the Davidic covenant with our focus on the ties between King David and Jesus, the King of kings. ... Read More The post March 16, 2024 | The Davidic Covenant, Part 5 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.