Regent Israel Institute Podcast

Kicking off our third season, Dr. Nolte uses the Iran MOU and last Sunday’s U.S.--Israel--Lebanon agreement to explore President Trump’s competitive approach to Middle East foreign policy, as well as its implications for Israel.Our new intro was recorded by Clavier

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains the several different historical narratives about Christian antisemitism, provides his take, and explains how these narratives shape perceptions of Jewish-Christian relations today.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down the MOU between the US and Iran, focusing on the strategic implications for the United States and the region. Note: this episode was recorded before the text of the deal was released. For his thoughts on the text of the of the MOU, see Dr. Nolte's recent appearance on the Washington Watch with Tony Perkins here.

New episodes will return in mid-to-late June. In the meantime, check out previous episodes you may not have listened to before! To stay up to date on the war in Iran, we highly recommend the briefings by Critical Threats. https://www.criticalthreats.org/

In this episode, Dr. Nolte is joined by Michael Eglash, co-founder of Upstart Ideas, to discuss the unique legacy of Zionist youth movements and his experiences supporting pro-Israel campus activism.The book mentioned by Dr. Nolte can be accessed here.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte examines the myth that Israel, and/or the Jews, have been responsible for all US wars in the Middle East. He explains the ambivalent relationship Israel had with the wars in Iraq, the complexities of the situation in Iran, and the sorted origins of this myth in the bad actions of Republican and Democrat congressman in the 2000s.

The war with Iran has shifted into an economic conflict centered around access to the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, a historic negotiation between Israel and Lebanon in DC opens up the possibility to change regional dynamics. In this podcast, Dr. Nolte breaks down both of these potentially consequential events.

Note: This podcast was recorded before the cease-fireIn this podcast, Dr. Nolte examines Trump’s long and deeply-held beliefs on Iran, going back to the 1980s. He predicts that Trump’s views are unlikely to change, and elucidates Trump’s commitment to military action as a predicate for negotiation; desire for leverage over Iran’s energy sector; and ambivalence about opening the Straits of Hormuz for “tankers we don’t need” and “allies that won’t help”.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the shifting relationship between the U.S. military and the IDF, as seen through the lens of the current conflict. He focuses on what it means that Israel is a peer or near-peer military, and how this might impact U.S. military opinions of the alliance.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the war with Iran through the lens of U.S. strategic objectives, as compared with those of Israel and the gulf countries. He explains the different, but largely overlapping, end goals of the U.S. and Israel, and begins outlining what the war might mean for future U.S. cooperation with Israel.

Before we can talk about the war, Dr. Nolte argues in this episode, we have to talk about the media’s coverage of it. He takes issue with the catastrophizing and politicization of media coverage, and explains why Iran, in particular, is so hard for both left-wing and right-wing media to get right.For Dr. Nolte’s take on what’s happening and why, click here: https://ccta.regent.edu/u-s-military-action-against-iran-whats-really-happening-and-why/For the news source he recommends to find out what’s happening daily, click here: https://www.criticalthreats.org/

In this episode, Dr. Nolte and CUFI on Campus Director Kirby Calhoun discuss the outbreak of the war with Iran. A veteran of the U.S. Special Forces and military intelligence with 2 tours of duty in the Middle East, Kirby supplements Dr. Nolte's geopolitical analysis with keen military insights, providing context for the news you are seeing on your TV screens this week.

In this episode, recorded at the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention, Dr. Nolte sits down with scholar of Christian Zionism Dr. Moti Inbari. Dr. Inbari and his research partner, Dr. Kiril Bumin, recently released results of a rigorous survey of Christian attitudes toward Israel before, during, and after October 7 and the related war. Using the data, they dispel myths about Christian attitudes toward Israel, and examine both enduring reasons Christian support, and the changing landscape of Gen Z Christians. The full survey can be found here.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses Israeli investments in Virginia with Dov Hoch, Executive Director of the Virginia Israel Advisory Board. For more information about the work of VIAB, you can find their annual report here: https://viab.org/fiscal-year-2025-annual-report/.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte is joined by IDF major and Israeli security expert Elliot Chodoff for a discussion of what happened on October 7, the military decisions that led to IDF unpreparedness, and a look at the geopolitics of what is likely next for Israel and the region.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes and responds to the statement condemning Christian Zionism by the Jerusalem patriarchs. He explains the probable logic behind the statement, and offers some thoughts on how Christian Zionists should respond.

On December 26, 2025, Israel quietly made history, becoming the first country in the world to recognize Somaliland. What is Somaliland? Does it deserve recognition? And what is Israel hoping to achieve? To address these topics, Dr. Nolte sat down with Siobhan Guiney, who worked on democratization, governance, and electoral politics in Somaliland during the 2000s, and who has advocated for recognition of Somaliland since that time.

For our first episode of 2026, Dr. Nolte offers ten predictions for Israel's year ahead: five foreign policy focused and five focused on Israel's domestic politics.

This podcast addresses the State Department's intent to examine whether UNRWA is a foreign terrorist organization. To unpack the history of UNRWA, its links to terrorism, and the path ahead, Dr. Nolte is joined by Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, an expert on UNRWA. Dr. Romirowsky is the executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) and the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA). More information about Dr. Romirowsky and his work can be found at www.romirowsky.com

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains the history of Hanukkah, places the holiday in its historical context, and explains its relevance for modern Jews, Zionism, and the United States.

In this final panel from the Institute's recent conference, three pastors discuss the best way to implement what was learned at the conference and engage with Israel and the Jewish people.

In this second panel from the Israel Institute's pastors conference, speakers address theological reasons for evangelical Christians to support Israel and oppose antisemitism.

In this panel from the Israel Institute's pastors conference, experts describe the rise of antisemitism on the left and right, and the ways in which the anti-Israel coalition has deliberately attempted to divide evangelical Christians and Jews and weaken evangelical support for Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte reviews U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East since 1945. Contrary to those who argue that the U.S. intervention in the region is driven by our alliance with Israel, he demonstrates that the U.S. has, and had, compelling interests in the region. He then breaks down practical and ideological explanations for the U.S. Israel alliance.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte a number of domestic and international news stories impacting Israel this week.

In this highly theological epsiode, Dr. Nolte addresses Tucker Carlson's allegation that Christian Zionism is a heresy. He defines what a heresy means in Christian terms, explains why Christian Zionism does not meet the definition, and raises questions about Tucker Carlson's theological judgment in arguing that Christian Zionism is a heresy while ignoring other errors that are much closer to home. The podcast concludes with a discussion of some ideas on the edges of Christian Zionism that could be theologically problematic, and calls for Christians who support Israel to remain theologically orthodox while at the same time holding to their convictions.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the upcoming 2025 US elections, highlighting the NYC mayoral and VA races, and their impact and relation to antisemitism and Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the impact of Trump's peace plan on the future of Palestinian politics and society, and what it says about the road to eventual peace between Israel and the Palestinian people. Digging deeper than the discourse of one or two states, the podcast focuses on how to build a future where both peoples can flourish in the land.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the process of freeing the last living hostages, explains the geopolitics behind their release, and discusses the implications of the success for future US efforts in the Middle East.

In this special episode, listen to Shye Klein, an October 7 survivor, and members of the Regent community, including Hon. Michele Bachmann, Gov. Bob McDonnell, Mayor Bobby Dyer, and Dr. AJ Nolte, as they discuss the attacks on that day, the rise of antisemitism in the aftermath, and the vital alliance between Jews and Christians in defense of Western Civilization.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down Donald Trump's 20 point plan to end the war and rebuild Gaza.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains why, whatever your view is on one or two states, recognizing a Palestinian state in September 2025 is a bad outcome for Israel and the Palestinian people. He also describes other examples of state recognition, what it does, what it doesn't do, and what is necessary for a successful state.

In this podcast, Dr. Nolte analyzes the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with a particular focus on the desire of some commentators to inject Israel into a situation that doesn’t seem to involve Israel at all. He then answers a question that seemed to trouble Mr. Kirk in the days and weeks before his death: can friends of Israel criticize the government and its policies? Using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, Dr. Nolte suggests a framework for distinguishing criticism of Israel that is antisemitic from criticism that isn’t.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Mark Gerson, the author of "God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True". They discuss everything from dating advice, good leadership, even football, and all from the perspective of the Torah. More information about the book can be found at www.godwasright.com.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Olivia Layne about her journey regarding the Jewish people and Israel, the trends she has seen on social media before and after October 7, and resources she thinks are helpful for those who want to better understand what is going on.

In this episode, Dr. AJ Nolte addresses the relationship between Turkey and Qatar as revisionist Sunni Muslim regimes sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist forces, and their ambitions regarding the greater Middle East and Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the rising opposition towards Israel on the MAGA right, tracing their origins from old paleo-conservatism and providing a critique of their critique.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Dr. Amy Milligan about navigating contemporary antisemitism and anti-Zionism, the complexity of the issue for Jewish and Christian communities, and their unlikely friendship.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte tackles the food situation in Gaza and why Israel appears to have taken so long to address the issue.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the relationship between the US and Israel, how support for Israel is consistent with America's values and interests, and why the relationship is important to the United States, Israel, and the world.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses Israel's economy, and its impact on their geostrategy.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses Israel's foreign policy, past, present, and future.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the IDF, its significance withing Israeli culture, and the strategic importance it serves for America.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses some controversial topics and addresses some relevant questions: What is a settler and why is the answer to this question important when looking at Israel? Can two people coexist within the land of Israel?Why should we focus on coexisting as the only solution?Why is the preservation of democratic principles important?

In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Chifuniro Kandaya, an agripreneur and agribusiness development catalyst from Malawi. Mr. Kandaya recently published a memoir, The Israel Model: Catalyst for Building Africa as Food Basket of the World, following his participation in the international course On the Development of the Agriculture sector: the Israel Model In Israel. The memoir is a roadmap for agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone passionate about sustainable food system. You can access a free copy of the memoir using this link: https://online.fliphtml5.com/jnjww/gupm/#p=1

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the different foods of the Holy Land that he tasted on his recent trip, as well as some foods that may have been around during the time of Christ.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte recounts his recent visit to October 7th sites, the realities of October 7th with Hamas, and debunks popular misconceptions about starvation and genocide in the Gaza envelope.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte explores the fate of Christians in the Holy Land, including Israel, Palestinian Authority controlled parts of Judea and Samaria, and Hamas controlled Gaza. He examines challenges faced by each of the communities and points out the importance of a Christian presence in the Holy Land now and in the future.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte describes his recent trip to Israel, which coincided with the 12 Day War, his visits to various religious and historical sites, and his impression of the diverse and vibrant culture.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses his firsthand experience of the war in Israel as well as his analysis and view of potential next events.