Israel Pilgrimage Series (Ep 1): Boots on the Ground w Yair Pinto (IDF Vet, TBN Israel) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 52 MIN

Israel Pilgrimage Series (Ep 1): Boots on the Ground w Yair Pinto (IDF Vet, TBN Israel)

from NursesOutLoud · host Jodi O'Malley, MSN, RN

I’m Jodi O’Malley, coming to you from Israel to begin my Israel pilgrimage series—seeing this conflict through two lenses: as a nurse concerned with human suffering and global ethics, and as a believer in Yeshua seeking discernment and truth.In this Episode 1 conversation, I’m joined by Yair Pinto—former IDF tank commander and host of Boots on the Ground (TBN Israel)—to talk about what life is actually like on the ground, what the headlines miss, and how faith sustains him in the middle of war.In this episode:Life in Israel right now during ongoing threatsOctober 7 and the Nova FestivalSecurity, coexistence, and what Western audiences often misunderstandHamas, ideology, and what “peace” would realistically requireYair’s testimony: following Yeshua as an Israeli believerHow Christians can witness to the Jewish community with love and humility✅ Follow + subscribe: Search NursesOutLoud (no spaces) on YouTube, Rumble, Instagram, Facebook, and X. I’ll be dropping clips across every platform—subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode in this series.👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: ⁠⁠NursesOutLoud.substack.com⁠⁠🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through ⁠⁠Cocoa Pharmacy⁠⁠, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ ⁠⁠Righteous RN⁠⁠ — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by me⁠⁠Christian Functional Medicine Academy⁠⁠ (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. ⁠⁠Functional Nurse Academy (FNA)⁠⁠ — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.⁠⁠Chemical Free Body⁠⁠ - supplements I use and trust.⁠⁠Immunemist⁠⁠ - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.⁠Relax Sauna.⁠⁠ Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid ⁠⁠Substack subscriber⁠⁠. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.

I’m Jodi O’Malley, coming to you from Israel to begin my Israel pilgrimage series—seeing this conflict through two lenses: as a nurse concerned with human suffering and global ethics, and as a believer in Yeshua seeking discernment and truth.In this Episode 1 conversation, I’m joined by Yair Pinto—former IDF tank commander and host of Boots on the Ground (TBN Israel)—to talk about what life is actually like on the ground, what the headlines miss, and how faith sustains him in the middle of war.In this episode:Life in Israel right now during ongoing threatsOctober 7 and the Nova FestivalSecurity, coexistence, and what Western audiences often misunderstandHamas, ideology, and what “peace” would realistically requireYair’s testimony: following Yeshua as an Israeli believerHow Christians can witness to the Jewish community with love and humility✅ Follow + subscribe: Search NursesOutLoud (no spaces) on YouTube, Rumble, Instagram, Facebook, and X. I’ll be dropping clips across every platform—subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode in this series.👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: ⁠⁠NursesOutLoud.substack.com⁠⁠🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through ⁠⁠Cocoa Pharmacy⁠⁠, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ ⁠⁠Righteous RN⁠⁠ — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by me⁠⁠Christian Functional Medicine Academy⁠⁠ (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. ⁠⁠Functional Nurse Academy (FNA)⁠⁠ — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.⁠⁠Chemical Free Body⁠⁠ - supplements I use and trust.⁠⁠Immunemist⁠⁠ - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.⁠Relax Sauna.⁠⁠ Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid ⁠⁠Substack subscriber⁠⁠. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.

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