The Jew and Gentile Podcast

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week on The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris and Steve begin with the unusual story of twins born with dramatically different skin tones—one black and one white—which leads into a fascinating biblical connection: the nation of Israel traces its story back to twins, Jacob and Esau. The guys also share some updates from recent travels to Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and Northwest Bible Chapel in Chicago, including more Stick With Israel sticker giveaways and a funny follow-up about longtime listener George, whose daughter discovered even more candy wrappers in his shower drain. They also preview upcoming FOI Equip classes, including Dr. Peter Goeman’s September series, Is the Church the New Israel?, and Dr. Kobby Barda’s October presentation, An Israeli’s View on Christian Zionism. Chris and Steve then turn to Jesus’ penetrating question in Matthew 16:26: “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” They explore the timeless idea of trading what is eternal for temporary success, drawing connections to works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Screwtape Letters, and The Pilgrim’s Progress. The conversation also touches on Jesus’ patience with people, Milton Friedman’s famous exchange with Phil Donahue, the strategic value of America’s alliance with Israel, concerns over Israel’s growing “brain drain,” and new developments in Israeli politics. And in keeping with the theme of Jesus’ question about gaining the whole world, the guys close with a Yiddish word connected to “world.” Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Olam—World 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Steve joins the conversation from beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, while Chris hosts from New Jersey. Together, they discuss several significant developments involving Israel and the Middle East, including the U.S. Army’s new “Hammer of the Gods” system designed to disrupt missile attacks, recent Israeli political polling showing Likud in second place, and the ongoing disagreement over plans for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. They also preview Dr. Peter Goeman’s upcoming FOI Equip class, Is the Church the New Israel?, scheduled for September 3, 10, and 17. Chris and Steve also reflect on the immeasurable love and greatness of God through the hymn The Love of God and its connection to the ancient Jewish poem Akdamut. Written in Aramaic by Rabbi Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai, the poem declares that even if the oceans were filled with ink and the heavens became a scroll, God’s greatness could never be fully described. The episode also considers several powerful questions Jesus asked throughout the Gospels and concludes with a classic Yiddish Ellis Island story explaining how the phrase “shoyn fargesn”—“I’ve already forgotten”—became the name “Sean Ferguson.” Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Shoyn Fargesn— I forget An elderly Yiddish-speaking man arrives at Ellis Island after a long and exhausting journey. Along the way, he has passed through so many processing centers—and been given so many different versions of his name—that by the time an immigration officer asks, “What is your name?” his mind goes completely blank. Flustered, he mutters in Yiddish, “Shoyn fargesn,” meaning, “I’ve already forgotten.” The officer nods, writes it down, and from that day forward, the man is known as Sean Ferguson. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week on The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris gives listeners an update on his health and recovery, and Steve joins him for a wide-ranging conversation about Jewish history, faith, and the enduring connection of the Jewish people to their homeland. They discuss the surprising fate of Theodor Herzl’s former home, which has become a pizzeria, before turning to Tisha B’Av—the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. Chris and Steve explain the tragedies traditionally remembered on the ninth of Av, including the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem, the defeat of the Bar Kochba revolt, and the expulsions of Jewish communities from England and Spain. They also revisit the famous story of Napoleon recognizing that a people who mourned Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years would surely one day return. The conversation also explores several powerful questions Jesus asked, including, “Who do you say I am?” and “What can a man give in exchange for his soul?” Chris and Steve consider what these questions reveal about faith, doubt, identity, and the eternal value of the soul. Plus, they discuss wooden beams believed to date to the First Temple period, controversial comments about religious Zionists serving in Israel’s military, developments involving the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, and President Trump’s comments concerning Benjamin Netanyahu. Listeners will also learn the Yiddish word challish, meaning faint or weak with hunger, and hear how they can receive free pro-Israel stickers, become a free FOI Equipper, and join upcoming classes studying the Bible from a Jewish perspective.   Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Challish—pronounced KHAH-lish. It means to feel faint, weak, or completely drained, usually because you are extremely hungry. In other words, it is how Chris felt after going five days without eating following surgery! You might say, “Get that man a sandwich—he’s about to go challish!” 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris and Steve explore the Talmud’s fascinating—and often humorous—description of the Seven Types of Pharisees. Six represent outward, hypocritical religion: displaying good deeds for attention, delaying obedience with pious excuses, performing exaggerated acts of modesty, keeping score with God, or serving Him only out of fear. The seventh, however, is the God-loving Pharisee—someone whose obedience flows from sincere faith and genuine love for God. Chris and Steve also examine several thought-provoking questions Jesus asked in the Gospels, including, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” and “Why are you so afraid?” The conversation then turns to modern antisemitism and the dangerous stereotype that Jewish people cannot experience hatred or discrimination because they are supposedly wealthy. Rep. Becca Balint recently recalled an unnamed congressional colleague dismissing antisemitism by claiming that “all the Jews are rich”—a statement that exposes how ancient prejudices continue to appear in modern political life. Finally, learn the Yiddish word of the day: אָפּעראַציע (operatsye), meaning “surgery,” along with כירורגיע (khirurgye), the Yiddish term for the medical practice or field of surgery. Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel Teacher: Dr. Will Varner 📆 JULY 9, 16 What it’s about: Thinking about studying Matthew? Start here. Every book of the Bible deserves to be read with an understanding of its big picture and historical setting—and Matthew is no different. Its deep roots in Jewish culture and tradition influence everything from its structure to its theology. Dr. Will Varner joins FOI Equip to help us see Matthew more clearly and faithfully. He’ll also explore the debate over Matthean priority, asking whether Matthew or Mark came first. If Matthew is on your heart or in your study plan, you don’t want to miss this class! Register: foiequip.org Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Surgery - (operatsye), meaning “surgery,” along with כירורגיע (khirurgye), the Yiddish term for the medical practice or field of surgery. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris and Steve continue their journey tracing the theme of blood throughout Scripture, moving from the cross to the throne room of heaven. They explore how Revelation presents the shed blood of Jesus not as something forgotten after salvation, but as the eternal song of heaven: “You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood.” From Revelation 5:9 to Revelation 12:11, Chris and Steve show how the blood of the Lamb remains central to worship, redemption, and spiritual victory. The conversation also turns to the lasting glory of the Lamb in eternity, where the marks of redemption are never erased and the work of Christ is forever remembered. Along the way, Chris and Steve discuss how believers overcome by “the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony,” reminding listeners that Christ’s sacrifice is not only the foundation of salvation but the believer’s ongoing victory. Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel Teacher: Dr. Will Varner 📆 JULY 9, 16 What it’s about: Thinking about studying Matthew? Start here. Every book of the Bible deserves to be read with an understanding of its big picture and historical setting—and Matthew is no different. Its deep roots in Jewish culture and tradition influence everything from its structure to its theology. Dr. Will Varner joins FOI Equip to help us see Matthew more clearly and faithfully. He’ll also explore the debate over Matthean priority, asking whether Matthew or Mark came first. If Matthew is on your heart or in your study plan, you don’t want to miss this class! Register: foiequip.org Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Clothes is קליידער, pronounced kleider. So next time you’re getting dressed, you can say you’re putting on your kleider! 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This episode of the Jew and Gentile Podcast Chris and Steve open with a lighter, cultural segment celebrating "Heimish" humor and food culture, including a look at a video on making cholent and kishka, alongside updates on FOI's Equip program — new Become an Equipper resources, free stickers ("Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem," "I Love Israel," "God Bless Israel," "Israel Forever"), and two upcoming Equip classes: Dr. Will Varner teaching "Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel" (July 9 & 16) and Dr. Peter Goeman teaching "Is the Church the 'New Israel'?" (September 3, 10, 17). The hosts then transition into current events, covering a possible archaeological discovery tied to the Ark of the Covenant, a video on the Pool of Siloam, and a segment addressing the perennial question of why American Jews tend to vote left politically. The heart of the episode is a teaching installment in the ongoing series "The Shedding of Blood: From Genesis to Revelation," anchored in Leviticus 17:11 and the truth that "the life of the flesh is in the blood." Tracing the theme of blood through Scripture, the discussion moves from Christ's blood at the Last Supper (Matthew 26:28) inaugurating the New Covenant, through the cross as the final sacrifice, to Hebrews 9–10's argument for the superiority of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice over temporal animal offerings. It then follows blood's significance into the church age (Acts 20:28, Romans 5:9, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:20, 1 Peter 1:18–19) as the basis of justification, redemption, reconciliation, and purchase, and finally into eschatology — blood in heaven's worship (Revelation 5:9), in the believer's spiritual victory (Revelation 12:11), and in the eternal glory of the Lamb (Revelation 7:14; 19:13; 21–22). The episode closes with the Yiddish Word of the Week segment, unpacking three Yiddish words for "question" — frage (an everyday question), kashe (a philosophical or tricky question, as in the Passover Four Questions), and shayle (a question of Jewish law posed to a rabbi).   Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel Teacher: Dr. Will Varner 📆 JULY 9, 16 What it’s about: Thinking about studying Matthew? Start here. Every book of the Bible deserves to be read with an understanding of its big picture and historical setting—and Matthew is no different. Its deep roots in Jewish culture and tradition influence everything from its structure to its theology.   Dr. Will Varner joins FOI Equip to help us see Matthew more clearly and faithfully. He’ll also explore the debate over Matthean priority, asking whether Matthew or Mark came first. If Matthew is on your heart or in your study plan, you don’t want to miss this class! Register: foiequip.org Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Frage (פֿראַגע): The standard, everyday word for a question or inquiry (plural: frages). Kashe (קשיא): A more philosophical, tricky, or profound question (plural: kashes). This is the word used for the "Four Questions" asked at Passover. Shayle (שאלה): A question, specifically regarding Jewish law or a spiritual matter that you would ask a rabbi (plural: shayles). 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Chris and Steve continue the series on The Shedding of Blood: From Genesis to Revelation, anchored in Leviticus 17:11. After recapping Passover, Blood at Sinai, the Tabernacle, and Yom Kippur, this episode covers blood in the prophets (Isaiah 53, Zechariah 9:11, 13:1), John the Baptist identifying the Lamb (John 1:29), the Last Supper (Matthew 26:28), and the Cross as the final, redemption-accomplishing sacrifice, tying in the hymn "Power in the Blood." The episode also includes an Equip segment ("Become an Equipper") by going to foiequip.org. The Yiddish Word of the Day built around three German words tied Equipping (Vorspiel, Ausrüsten, Berechtigen), plus the free sticker giveaway featuring "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem," "I Love Israel," "God Bless Israel," and "Israel Forever." at foi.org/stickers For the news roundup: a robot weapons video, MLB warning San Francisco Giants players over Bible verses on Pride Night hats, In-N-Out's president refusing to remove Bible verses from packaging despite backlash, speculation over the Jelly Roll/Bunnie XO split tied to differing views on Christian lifestyle, and an NYU graduates video asking "What is Zionism?" When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Vorspiel (vohrspeel) - This means "to prepare" or "to get ready," but can also imply equipping oneself.   Ausrüsten (ow-stroosten) - Meaning "to equip" or "to outfit."   Berechtigen (beh-rekh-tegen) - Meaning "to empower" or "to enable." 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of the Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris Katulka and Steve Herzig share Dr. Tim Sigler upcoming FOI Equip class "When Your Jewish Friend Believes," before launching into the new teaching series, "The Shedding of Blood: From Genesis to Revelation." Anchored in Leviticus 17:11 ("it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul"), the episode traces blood as a thread running through all of Scripture, from Eden and the blood of Abel, through the covenants with Noah and Abraham, to the Passover blood on the doorposts that delivered Israel from judgment. The discussion continues through the blood sprinkled at Sinai that sealed Israel's covenant relationship with God, the Levitical sacrificial system in the tabernacle that underscored the seriousness of sin, and finally the Day of Atonement, when the high priest could only enter the Holy of Holies by means of blood. The classic hymn "Power in the Blood" by Lewis E. Jones is referenced as a musical reminder of the redeeming power of Christ's blood. Alongside the theological teaching, the episode features a look at Trump’s MOU and its usual mix of culture and current events: a YouTube clip of Matthew McConaughey sharing his favorite Bible verse, and The Yiddish Word of the Day, "hock a chinik" (literally "don't knock a teakettle at me"), figuratively means "stop bothering me" or "stop talking nonsense." The episode wraps up with mentions of the Equip program and the free sticker giveaway, featuring phrases like "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" and "Israel Forever." Get your free stickers at foi.org/stickers   When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Hock a Chinik (האק מיר נישט קיין טשייניק) - Blood Today's word is hock a chinik — and no, we're not talking about hockey. The phrase comes from the longer Yiddish expression "hak mir nisht keyn tshaynik," which literally means "don't knock a teakettle at me." Picture an old teakettle rattling and clanging on the stove, going on and on with no signs of stopping — that's exactly the image. Figuratively, it means "stop bothering me," "stop talking nonsense," or "you're driving me crazy with all this noise."   So next time someone won't stop nagging you about something pointless, you can just say, "Okay, okay — stop hocking me a chinik!" It's the kind of phrase your Jewish grandmother might've used on your uncle at the dinner table. Equal parts exasperated and endearing — which, honestly, describes most great Yiddish expressions. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of the Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris Katulka kicks things off with a viral moment making the rounds — a pastor literally flying down to the stage to declare to his congregation, "Every eye will see Him," a dramatic illustration of Christ's return from Revelation 1:7. From there, Chris shares a fascinating excerpt from JD Vance's book about a candid moment with Donald Trump, who reportedly said, "I want to try and get to heaven, if possible — I'm hearing I'm not doing well," prompting Vance to reflect on Trump's personal relationship with God. The episode also touches on sobering news from Israel, including 157 people killed on Israeli roads, renewed fighting in the north and how citizens there are coping, a celebrated Jewish bakery in Berlin closing due to antisemitic harassment since October 7, and an encouraging story of 60,000 people — Christians, Persians, Hindus, and many others — showing up in Toronto for a record-breaking pro-Israel march. On a lighter note, Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz is going viral celebrating New York Knicks mania with his music video "Parade," filmed right in the middle of NBA Finals fever sweeping NYC's Jewish community. The heart of this episode launches a brand-new series titled The Shedding of Blood: From Genesis to Revelation — because as Chris puts it, the Bible runs red with blood. Anchored in Leviticus 17:11, which declares that the life of the flesh is in the blood, Chris walks listeners through the first four blood moments of Scripture: God's substitutionary covering for Adam and Eve in Eden (Genesis 3:21), Abel's blood crying out for justice from the ground (Genesis 4:10), the sanctity of human life established in the Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9:4-6), and the blood ratification of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15). Along the way, Chris draws on the timeless hymn Power in the Blood by Lewis E. Jones to frame the theological weight of what blood means — life, sacrifice, atonement, covenant, and redemption. Next week the series continues with Passover, Sinai, the Tabernacle, and the Day of Atonement. Don't forget to grab your free Israel stickers at FOI's website, and tune in June 25th when Dr. Tim Sigler joins the podcast for When Your Jewish Friend Believes. This week's Yiddish Word of the Week: the word for blood is בלוט — pronounced Blut. When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Blut (בלוט) - Blood This week's Yiddish Word of the Week is בלוט — pronounced Blut — the Yiddish word for "blood." Yiddish, the historic language of Ashkenazi Jewish communities, draws heavily from German, which is why Blut sounds nearly identical to the German word for blood as well. It's a fitting word for this week's episode as we begin our new series, The Shedding of Blood: From Genesis to Revelation — a reminder that the story of redemption is woven into the very language and history of the Jewish people. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week on the Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris kicks things off with a question you never thought you'd hear on a Jewish ministry show — what is a Mummer? If you're not from Philadelphia, you might not know that the Mummers are one of America's oldest folk traditions, but this year they showed up to march in New York's Israel Day Parade — sequins, feathers, and all — showing solidarity with Israel on the streets of Manhattan. Only in America. From there, Chris shares updates on FOI Equip and what it means to become an Equipper, and highlights the free Israel stickers available right now — Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, I Love Israel, God Bless Israel, and Israel Forever. Links are in the show notes. There's a lot happening this week every follower of Jesus needs to hear. A Jewish man named Daniel Grand is fighting all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after being told he needed a permit to host a prayer gathering in his own home. A Washington Nationals executive was fired after video surfaced showing he blackballed pitcher Trevor Williams from social media promotions because of his Christian faith. Antisemitism is still rearing its ugly head on New York City subways. And for the first time since the Bubonic Plague, the world is facing population decline — except Israel, where four children is the new two. That's not an accident, that's covenant. Which brings us to this — Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen. Put that together with Revelation 19 and what do you get? The King is coming, and every thread of history — every courtroom, every parade, every baby born in Israel — converges on His eternal reign. The Yiddish word for kingdom this week is malkhes. And one day, that kingdom will be undeniable. Thine is the kingdom. Forever. Amen. When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Malkhes (מלוכה) - Kingdom This week's Yiddish word is malkhes — kingdom. Now if that word sounds familiar, it should, because it's borrowed straight from Hebrew. In Yiddish, malkhes carries the idea of a reign, a realm, a dominion — not just a place, but a rule. And when Jesus taught His disciples to pray "Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen" — that word kingdom is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Put it together with Revelation 19 and the picture gets breathtaking. The King rides in, every nation bows, and what was prayed for centuries becomes reality. Malkhes — His kingdom. Forever. Amen. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Chris and Steve open the episode with a scholarly angle — the Apostle Paul and what it truly means to be a mensch, connecting righteousness to that deeply Jewish concept of being a person of integrity and good character. They celebrate the incredible news out of Jacksonville, Florida, where Church Eleven22 baptized 2,552 people at their annual beach baptism at Hanna Park — up from nearly 2,000 the year before. The guys tie this to what they're calling "Israel's Altar Call," and highlight FOI's upcoming June 25th episode featuring Dr. Tim Sigler on "When Your Jewish Friend Believes," along with the free Israel stickers initiative and the call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The theological heart of the episode unpacks the Lord's Prayer — specifically "lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Chris and Steve work through the tension between James 1:13 (God does not tempt us to sin) and Matthew 4:1 (Jesus led by the Spirit into the desert to be tested), landing on the idea that testing can reveal what's in our hearts, fortify our will, and make us an example to other believers. On the news front, they cover Israel pushing deeper into Lebanon beyond the ceasefire line in response to Hezbollah drone attacks, the IDF's 78th anniversary, Elizabeth Pipko's honest reflections on fear and antisemitism in America, a Brooklyn co-op boycott vote, and the political fallout surrounding a Democrat who called for Zionists to be imprisoned. The Yiddish Word of the Week: farhern — to examine, quiz, or test.   When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Farhern (פֿאַרהערן) To examine, quiz, or test someone. In the old Jewish world, farhern was the word used when a rabbi would quiz his students on their Torah portions — a sacred kind of testing meant to reveal what had truly been learned. It's the perfect word for this week's episode, because as Chris and Steve unpacked from the Lord's Prayer, not all testing is punishment. Sometimes God's farhern is the very thing that reveals the faith already growing inside us. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Steve stumbled onto a comedian that he's pretty sure everyone else already knows about — Nate Bargatze. The Tennessee native has become one of the biggest names in comedy, doing it all clean, family-friendly, and openly Christian, viewing his career as a calling from God. He's outsold Beyoncé in tickets, hosted Saturday Night Live twice, and has plans to build a Disney World-style theme park called Nateland in Nashville. Chris and Steve will also highlight the upcoming June 25th episode featuring Dr. Tim Sigler on "When Your Jewish Friend Believes" and the free Israel stickers initiative at freeisraelstickers.com. The heart of the episode turns to a fascinating biblical connection — the phrase "forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors" from the Lord's Prayer is directly tied to the concept of the Year of Jubilee, Israel's great reset of debts, freedom, and restoration. Chris and Steve will unpack what that means for how we read Jesus's prayer through a deeply Jewish lens. On the news front, they'll wade into a four-day Pride festival planned at the Dead Sea — near the believed site of Sodom, at the lowest place on earth — and respond to Tucker Carlson's use of the event to question support for Israel. The guys agree with Tucker that the festival is nothing to celebrate, but disagree that it's a reason to abandon support for a Jewish state for the Jewish people, with Paul's words in Romans 10–11 as their guide. They'll close out with the Yiddish Word of the Week: schloch. When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Schloch An untidy, messy person — basically someone who could use a good cleaning! And speaking of clean, here are a few helpful Yiddish words: Schmutz — dirt or grime Reyn (ריין) — the adjective for "clean" or "pure" Reynikn (רייניקן) or Putsn (פּוצן) — the verbs meaning "to clean" 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week, Chris and Steve open with a laugh — Steve's attempt at Jewish meditation is going about as well as you'd expect, and a joke about letting others finish their sentences sets the tone for a lively episode. Then we turn to a sobering story about religious freedom. A 78-year-old retired pastor in Northern Ireland was convicted and fined for preaching John 3:16 near a hospital in a so-called "restricted area." It's a reminder that the freedom to share the gospel is increasingly under pressure in the Western world. From there, Chris and Steve talk about FOI's free Israel sticker giveaway at freeisraelstickers.com — stickers designed not to start riots, but conversations. They also highlight upcoming FOI Equip classes, including Pastor Tommy Nelson on Daniel's 70th Week and Dr. Tim Sigler on what to do when your Jewish friend believes in Jesus. The guys then open up the Lord's Prayer, exploring what Jesus really meant when He taught us to ask for our daily bread — and why that request is far bigger than what's on the dinner table. In the news, Chris and Steve discuss Joel Rosenberg's report on the fraying Iran ceasefire, with President Trump growing impatient and the blockade costing Iran hundreds of millions of dollars a day. They also cover the stunning story of an IDF combat soldier jailed for wearing a "Messiah" patch on his uniform — a story that has parents, rabbis, and Knesset members shaking their heads. Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Today's word is broyt — the Yiddish word for bread.  And what better week to learn it, as we've been reflecting on what Jesus meant when He taught us to pray, "Give us this day our daily broyt." The Jewish roots of that prayer run deeper than most of us realize, and knowing even a single word of the mama loshn — the "mother tongue" of the Jewish people — brings us a little closer to the world Jesus lived in. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week, Chris and Steve open with a fascinating look at the science of natural rejuvenation — the mysterious cellular process by which embryos reverse the biological markers of age inherited at conception, returning to a kind of ground zero of youth within the first two weeks of life. It's a wonder written into creation itself. Then we dive into the kingdom of God. Is the kingdom Jesus proclaimed a present spiritual reality, a future earthly reign, or both? We'll explore how the phrase appears throughout Matthew, what Jesus meant when He taught His disciples to pray "Your kingdom come," and why a dispensational understanding of the kingdom matters for how we read Scripture and anticipate what God is still doing in human history. In the news, Chris and Steve discuss the latest developments surrounding U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and what a potential framework deal could mean for Israel, a nation that lives every day under the shadow of Iran's proxies. We'll also look at anti-Zionist protests outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, a student vote to defund a campus Hillel chapter, and the remarkable story of Israel — a country the size of New Jersey — stepping in to supply jet fuel to Germany, one of Europe's most powerful nations.  Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day פֿרײַ — “Fray” Today’s Yiddish word is fray, spelled פֿרײַ, and it means free. It can also carry the idea of being liberated, unbound, or unencumbered. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week, we welcome Rabbi and scribe Shmuel Bowman, Executive Director of Lifeshield, a nonprofit organization that places life-saving bomb shelters in critical locations across Israel. Since its founding after the Second Lebanon War, Lifeshield has helped deploy more than 1,000 accessible shelters, protecting tens of thousands of Israelis in vulnerable communities. Shmuel will share how this urgent work continues amid war, what Israelis are facing emotionally and spiritually, and how America’s alliance with Israel plays a vital role in confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran. We’ll also hear about Shmuel’s fascinating life as a Sofer STaM, an ordained Torah scribe, and his deep appreciation for the Hebrew letters.  Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Gelt (געלט) Gelt means “money” in Yiddish. And today, we’ve got gelt on the mind: gelt for Operation Life Shield, gelt as America’s investment in Israel that pays off, gelt for our Poland trip next year, and gelt for FOI Equip. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Oy, Got in himl! (אוי, גאָט אין הימל) Oy, Got in himl means “Oh, God in heaven!” It’s an exclamation used when someone is overwhelmed, shocked, frustrated, or deeply emotional. The phrase carries the sense of crying out to heaven in a moment when ordinary words just do not feel big enough. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Heylik (הייליק) Heylik means “holy.” It’s used to describe something sacred, set apart, or consecrated for God’s purposes. The word carries the idea that something isn’t ordinary anymore—it has been marked off as special. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day אויפֿשטיין (oyfshteyn) Meaning: Awakening / to rise up / to awaken 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Mechayeh Hametim "Who revives the dead" 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Why — farvos (also spelled far voss or far vos) The primary Yiddish word for what is vos (also spelled wos). 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org Daniel's 70th Week for Beginners Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson 📆 MAY 14 & 21 What it’s about: Some passages of Scripture feel intimidating, and Daniel 9 is often one of them. In this May class, Pastor Tommy Nelson shows that the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks is not only understandable, but deeply meaningful. You’ll see how this remarkable prophecy points directly to Jesus Christ and even reveals the timing of His death on the cross. Come study God’s Word with us and gain confidence in understanding even the more challenging parts of Scripture. Register: foiequip.org When Your Jewish Friend Believes Teacher: Dr. Tim Sigler 📆 JUNE 25 What it’s about: You can hardly believe it—your Jewish friend has come to faith in Jesus as Messiah! But what comes next? In this class, Dr. Tim Sigler joins Jewish believers Steve Herzig and Lorna Simcox to help us think biblically and lovingly about the next steps. Together, they explore how to welcome a new Jewish believer into your congregation, how Jewish followers of Jesus relate to the Law, and how Messianic congregations factor into the conversation. If God were to bring your Jewish friends to faith tomorrow, would you be ready? Join us as we prepare to respond with wisdom, clarity, and love. Register: foiequip.org   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Sammelsurium  (Instead of Potpourri) is a German word (neuter) referring to a hodgepodge, hotchpotch, or motley collection of miscellaneous things. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Vu bistu? - Where are you? 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🇮🇷 Iran & Terrorism Against Americans A recent White House article outlines decades of Iranian regime terrorism targeting Americans, beginning after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/03/the-iranian-regimes-decades-of-terrorism-against-american-citizens/ 📖 Teaching Segment: Minutia in Genesis 📜 Biblical Reflection — Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Scripture assumes God’s existence Echoed in: 📖 John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word 📖 Mark 1:1 – Beginning of the gospel 🏛️ Faith & Western Civilization Dennis Prager – If There Is No God… Key argument: Without God → Who defines good and evil? Observations: ⚔️ The 20th century (most secular) was also the bloodiest ~150 million civilians killed under Nazism & Communism Margaret Thatcher: “The moral foundation of this system is the Judeo-Christian outlook… each person matters.” Concern: Shift from values (“I must”) → feelings (“I want”) Key question: ❓ Is Western civilization weakening because Genesis 1:1 is being forgotten? 🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up Iran Leadership Strike https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888676 Jewish Morality & Amalek https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887909 Dating App in Bomb Shelters https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-888649 ⚾ World Baseball Classic (2026 Projection) 🇮🇱 Team Israel Bader, Horwitz, Stubbs, Gelof, Mervis, Johnston, Carrigg, Mendlinger, Schreck 🇺🇸 Team USA Witt Jr., Schwarber, Judge, Harper, Raleigh, Anthony, Bregman, Crow-Armstrong     🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Freilich / Freilach Meaning: Happy / Joyful Example: 🎭 A Freilichen Purim!   You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Chris Katulka Life Update Quick personal update from Chris 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico! FOI’s North American Ministries is expanding southward into Mexico by: Partnering with local churches Leveraging FOI’s Spanish-speaking staff Promoting a biblical love for Israel from a Latin-American perspective Using Spanish I Love Israel stickers in outreach If this vision stirs your heart, pray about supporting the launch of “Shalom Mexico.” Support by going to foiequip.org 📖 Teaching Segment: Minutia in Genesis Led Zeppelin, “Stairway to Heaven,” and Genesis 28 Reference the song “Stairway to Heaven” sung by Robert Plant Connect it creatively to Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28:10–22 Jacob’s Story (Genesis 28) Traveling to find a wife; stops in the middle of nowhere Uses a stone for a pillow Dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven Angels ascending and descending The LORD at the top, reaffirming the Abrahamic promise Jacob’s Response “The Lord is in this place, and I didn’t know it.” Calls it the gate of heaven Declares the place awesome in the true sense Turns the pillow-stone into a pillar Anoints it Names it Bethel (“House of God”) Makes a conditional vow: If God is with me If God keeps me If God provides bread If God returns me in peace → Then the LORD will be my God New Testament Bridge — John 1 Jesus says of Nathanael: “An Israelite in whom there is no Jacob (no deceit).” John 1:51: “You will see heaven opened and angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Point: In Genesis, the angels move on a ladder. In John, the angels move on Jesus. Jesus is the ladder—He is the connection between heaven and earth. Babel vs Bethel Babel: man tries to climb to heaven Bethel: God opens heaven down to man Moments When Heaven Opens in Scripture John 1:51 – Angels ascending/descending on the Son of Man Jesus’ baptism: Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:21 Acts 7:55–56 – Stephen sees Jesus standing at God’s right hand Revelation 4:1 – A door opens in heaven Revelation 19:11 – Heaven opens, white horse revealed Ezekiel 1:1 – Heavens opened, visions of God   🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up Most Influential Jews in History: https://x.com/statsglobe/status/2025917542510776551?s=46 Jewish Athlete Makes Headlines: https://x.com/i24news_en/status/2025626917034987736?s=12 US Embassy Staff Urged to Leave Israel Amid Iran Strike Fears: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888204 Dennis Prager on Fox: “God gave the Ten Commandments to the Jews; Christians are the ones who spread them.” → Great point to unpack about Jewish–Christian partnership in ethics & revelation   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day “Jesus is the ladder to enter a whole new world.” Two great phrases: A gants naye velt — “A completely new world.” Olam Hadash — “A new world” (Hebrew, often used in Yiddish contexts   You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🇮🇱 Simple Analysis of Israel’s Neighborhood Based on insights from Eylon Levy ✔ Israel’s regional situation explained in clear, simple terms (link in description). ✔ Strategic threats, shifting alliances, and what believers should be watching. Link: https://x.com/eylonalevy/status/2022702081757348023?s=10 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico! FOI’s North American Ministries is expanding southward into Mexico by: Partnering with local churches Leveraging FOI’s Spanish-speaking staff Promoting a biblical love for Israel from a Latin-American perspective Using Spanish I Love Israel stickers in outreach If this vision stirs your heart, pray about supporting the launch of “Shalom Mexico.” Support by going to foiequip.org 📖 Teaching Segment — Minutia in Genesis: Abraham’s Holy Chutzpah (Genesis 18) Theme: Abraham displayed “holy chutzpah” by interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah. What happens in Genesis 18? God reveals His plan to judge the cities Abraham steps in as intercessor — priest-like, friend-like He negotiates with God (50 → 45 → 40 → 30 → 20 → 10) God agrees each time Tragically, fewer than 10 righteous people were found Why this matters: God is approachable He delights in justice Abraham models intercessory prayer He stands between judgment and mercy A foreshadowing of the priestly role fulfilled perfectly in Messiah   🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up 🏀 News: Deni Avdija Makes NBA History Deni Avdija started for Team World in the NBA All-Star Game First Israeli ever selected as an NBA All-Star Averaging 25.5 pts/game this season Played for Wizards (2020–2024), now Trail Blazers Scored 5 points in the All-Star matchup Wore his Team World jersey with the Israeli flag — a proud moment LeBron James’ Comment When asked about Israeli fans, LeBron James said: “If I have fans over there… I hope I inspire them to be great in sports and in life. I hope someday I can visit.” Former host Mehdi Hasan criticized LeBron, calling him a “disgrace.” https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/israels-olympic-bobsled-team-heads-milan-bid-dubbed-129875719 📰 Culture & Society Update Controversy: “Jews are white” The Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Associations (CONREPA) criticized a proposal to recognize Jewish psychologists as an underrepresented minority. They argued Jews don’t qualify — sparking debate about Jewish identity and antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886837 🇮🇱 Times of Israel Report — Gunmen Confirmed in Gaza Hospitals An international group confirmed the presence of armed gunmen in Gaza hospitals. Doctors Without Borders (Doctors Without Borders) suspended operations due to safety concerns. https://www.timesofisrael.com/doctors-without-borders-suspends-activities-at-gaza-hospital-due-to-presence-of-gunmen/ 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Handl (HAHN-del) Meaning: to negotiate, bargain, or deal, often with detail or haggling. Perfect description of Abraham’s bold exchange with God in Genesis 18.   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Introduction & Welcome Super Bowl still on my mind, Chris. Not just the game — but what it says about culture. The commercials, the halftime, the messaging — it’s all catechism in 30-second clips. 🏈 Super Bowl Reflections 📺 Commercials — Bigger, Louder, Flashier Massive productions. Bigger budgets. Louder messages. Flashier storytelling. Question: Is more actually better? 🎥 He Gets Us Commercial https://youtu.be/l0-xrGol9MQ Continued attempt to present Jesus in cultural spaces. Raises the question: How do we faithfully share Christ in public arenas? 🎤 Halftime — A Cultural Shift? Turning Point USA sponsored an alternative halftime event. Reportedly over 5 million tuned in. https://cbn.com/news/entertainment/millions-tune-tpusas-all-american-halftime-super-bowl-show Growing conversation about faith in the NFL. https://www.foxnews.com/media/something-has-shifted-nfl-its-not-about-game Discussion Points: Is something shifting spiritually in American public life? Is faith becoming less hidden? What does authentic witness look like in high-profile environments? 🗣️ Culture & Faith — Religious Liberty Conversation There’s been a video circulating from a recent meeting of the White House’s Religious Liberty Commission, where an exchange took place about Zionism and antisemitism. The clip highlights how people are wrestling with: the difference between religious identity and political ideology, what it means to be faithful to Scripture in public discourse, and how faith-based perspectives get portrayed in cultural and political arenas. 🔗 Watch the clip here: https://x.com/infolibnews/status/2021001325689856235?s=46 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico Now let’s talk about something exciting. 🌎 Vision: Expand into Mexico Through NAM, we’re exploring a new initiative: Shalom Mexico Goals: Strengthen Jewish & Gentile partnerships Build relationships Promote biblical understanding Encourage support for Israel from a Latin American context First Step: Purchase and distribute “I Love Israel” stickers in Spanish If this vision resonates, prayerfully consider contributing to help launch and sustain it. 🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📖 Minutia in Genesis “An Enoch Life in a Lamech Generation” (Dr. Will Varner) Is it possible? In Genesis 5, there’s a repeated drumbeat: “And he died… and he died… and he died…” Then Enoch breaks the pattern. 📖 Genesis 5:21–24 (NIV) Enoch walked faithfully with God… and he was not, because God took him. 📖 Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life… he pleased God. 🚶 What Does It Mean to Walk with God? Is it a walk? Is it a talk? Walking with God means: To agree with God (Amos 3:3) To please God (Heb. 11:5) To trust God (2 Cor. 5:7) To walk humbly (Mic. 6:8) Enoch lived in a dark, pre-flood world. God was grieved over human wickedness. Judgment was coming. In many ways, Enoch was a last-days believer before the Flood. He walked in close fellowship with God. His life testified against a corrupt generation. Jude 14–15 says he even prophesied judgment. Question: Can we live an Enoch life in a Lamech generation? 📰 News Round-Up 🏅 Israel & the Olympics Israel’s Olympic bobsled team heading to Milan. https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/israels-olympic-bobsled-team-heads-milan-bid-dubbed-129875719 Team robbed — passports and thousands in gear stolen before Milan-Cortina Games. https://x.com/jbreakingnews/status/2020266399726465149?s=46 🇺🇸 American Jews & Zionism Report: Majority of American Jews don’t identify as Zionists. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885770 Discussion: What does that mean for diaspora identity? How does theology shape political alignment? 🇺🇸 Faith & the Nation President Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2026/02/05/trump-celebrates-so-strong-return-of-faith-at-prayer-breakfast-you-have-to-have-god/ Quote: “To be a great nation… you have to have religion. You have to have faith. You have to have God.” Discussion: Can a nation be “great” without moral foundation? What is the role of faith in public life? 🌍 Middle East Hamas reportedly pledges $50,000 payments to widows. https://x.com/MiddleEast_24/status/2020204869269807305 Discussion: What message does that send culturally and politically? How does that reinforce long-term conflict narratives? 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Shpatzir (שפּאַציר) Meaning: Walk Tie-in: Are we just talking about faith… Or are we taking a shpatzir with God like Enoch did? 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Topic: 🤖 Using AI Exclusively in Education • 🧠 Gen Z Trends • 📜 Genesis Minutia • 🌍 Israel News Round-Up   🔥 OPENING STORY – Alpha School & the AI Classroom Source: NY Post Link: https://nypost.com/2026/01/30/business/new-65k-private-school-uses-ai-to-teach-students-in-just-two-hours-a-day-in-silicon-valley-bid-to-shake-up-us-education/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 🏫 Alpha School expanding into NYC, SF, Santa Barbara & Orange County 👩‍🏫❌ No teachers. No homework. Two hours a day. 💸 Tuition: $65,000 a year 🤖 AI designs lessons & evaluates mastery ❓What happens when formation, wisdom, and discipleship disappear from education?   🧠 GEN Z SNAPSHOT Who Are We Working With? Link: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/01/know-gen-z#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20a%20typical%20Gen,has%20a%20pragmatic%20attitude%20about   📡 1. Stanford Report (Gen Z = born 1997–2012) Traits: First fully online generation 🌐 Compassionate ❤️ Diversity-minded 🌎 Craves authenticity & flat leadership 🧩 Pragmatic about inherited issues (climate, politics) 🧯 ⛪ 2. Harvard Survey – Gen Z Swing Toward Catholicism Link above. Gen Z identifying as Catholic jumped 15% → 21% in one year 📈 Searching for truth, order, ritual, stability 🔍 3. GWI – 12 Characteristics of Gen Z Link above. Hitting milestones early 🎓 Pragmatic about work 💼 Anxious 😬 Big savers/investors 💰 Love to travel ✈️ Nutrition > fad diets 🥗 Less radical environmentalism than expected 🌿 Redefine DEI 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Social media = communication hub 💬 Podcasts feel intimate to them 🎧 Gaming = social space 🎮 High expectations for AI 🤖   🧬 MINUTIA IN GENESIS — Follow-Up from Last Week 👣 Genesis 6 & Nephilim: New Archaeology Buzz Link: https://nypost.com/2026/02/01/science/3300-year-old-document-hints-at-biblical-giants-being-real/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&sr_share=facebook British Museum studying a 3,300-year-old scroll 📜 Might reference giant-like beings 🗿 Genesis 6 → Nephilim (fallen angels + human women) Opens discussion of supernatural rebellion 🌩️ 🇪🇬 EGYPTIAN CONNECTIONS — Asenath & Potiphera Joseph’s Wife & African/Egyptian Heritage Genesis 41:45, 50–52 Joseph marries Asenath, daughter of Potiphera 🏺 Mother of Manasseh & Ephraim — two tribes of Israel 🌿 Scripture categorizes by region (Egypt, Cush, Ethiopia) 🌍 Strong African ties in Israel’s story 📖 Scofield Note – Typology Asenath = Gentile bride 🌸 Joseph = rejected one 🕊️ Picture of the Church during Israel’s unbelief 😂 Side note: Potiphera = your “shiksa” gentile woman line works great for banter.   📰 NEWS FROM ISRAEL & THE WORLD 🚗 1. Tesla Autonomy Testing in Israel URL: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-885328 Israel approves tests for Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD). First step toward supervised autonomous driving becoming legal. 🌏 2. Middle Powers & the Post-US World Order URL: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/01/27/post-nato-middle-powers-expert-roundup-00748549 17 geopolitical experts outline what happens if America steps back on the world stage. Great tie-in to “nations” themes in Scripture. 🍏 3. Apple Buys Israeli AI Startup URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/apple-second-biggest-acquisition/ Apple acquires Q.ai, an Israeli AI startup, for nearly $2 billion. Apple’s second-biggest acquisition in company history. 🐉 4. Leviathan Conspiracy Meme (Winter Storm) URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2026/01/27/monster-winter-storm-awakens-the-leviathan-on-social-media/ Viral posts claiming the Leviathan is waking near Virginia during the monster ice storm. Fun biblical tie-in: Job 41, Psalm 74, Isaiah 27. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 5. Huckabee, WHO, and Medical Data Sharing URL: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885272 U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says America will share all medical data with Israel if it withdraws from the WHO. Major international health pivot. 🇮🇷🔥 6. Iran Breakdown – Carnegie Endowment URL (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nsmcDehg7U Analyst Karim Sadjadpour explains rising tensions in and around Iran. Last segment (26 min) focuses on Israel’s position and regional dynamics. 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day - Shiksa  🟦 Shiksa — שִׁקְסֶה Pronunciation: SHIK-suh Meaning: A gentile woman, often used playfully or informally in Jewish culture. How to use it on the show: Perfect tie-in to the Genesis segment: “Asenath — daughter of Potiphera, Egyptian wife of Joseph — basically the original shiksa in the biblical narrative.”   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! 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🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🕯️ Opening – Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend Remembering our friend and longtime FOI colleague, Peter Colón — a faithful servant for decades. Obituary & service info: 👉 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lighthouse-point-fl/peter-colon-12712221 Scholar Series with Peter Colon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZhbjJV_EqhV5gXEAOPE0MKbnlN2bY3p9   ⏳⚠️ The Doomsday Clock — 85 Seconds to Midnight The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists just set the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight — the closest ever. More on the announcement & context: 👉 https://thebulletin.org/2026/01/press-release-it-is-85-seconds-to-midnight/   👼📜 Bible Topic — “Who Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6?” Three views on Genesis 6:1–4: Angelic view — sons of God as angels who left their domain Sethite view — godly line of Seth vs. ungodly Cain line Ancient rulers view — powerful humans interpreted as “sons of God” From David Levy’s summary of the angelic interpretation: The union produced nephilim (fallen ones), warriors, and men of renown. “Sons of God” in Jewish Scripture appears referring to angels. Context points to why God brought the flood. Angels appeared physically (Abraham’s visitors). Jewish authors and early church leaders held this view. 📰 News Roundup Columbia University — New President Jenefer Mnookin, who is Jewish, will become Columbia University’s fourth president in two years. Currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Installation set for July 1, 2026. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-884562 Remains of the Final Israeli Hostage Found The IDF located the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage taken on October 7, 2023, in northern Gaza. His remains have been returned to Israel. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884746 Holocaust Survivor Eve Kugler Eve Kugler said: “Surviving is a gift. What I do with this gift is to share my story.” She passed away last year; very few survivors remain, making each testimony more precious than ever. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-884091   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day - Yahrzeit Yiddish spelling: יאָרצײַט (Yahrzeit) Meaning: “Year-time” — the anniversary of a loved one’s passing on the Hebrew calendar. How it’s observed: Lighting a 24-hour memorial candle and reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish as an act of remembrance and honor. 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Intro Hot take dating — USA Today dives into the trend where singles are skipping the small talk and going straight for blunt honesty. 🔗 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/01/20/hot-take-dating-trend-explained-daters-singles/88216787007/ “Telling it like it is” culture and how it mirrors the online world.   🕊️ MLK & Zionism Martin Luther King Jr.: “When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews. You’re talking antisemitism.” 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-883672 Why MLK’s clarity matters in today’s debates.   🕯️ Holocaust Remembrance — January 27, 2026 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-882485 Two dates Christians should know: International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan 27): • For the world. • UN-designated. • Marks liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (1945). Yom HaShoah (27 Nisan): • For the Jewish community. • Established in 1953. • A time for internal reflection, storytelling, honoring survivors, educating children. • Falls April 13–14 in 2026 (Monday–Tuesday). 📖 From the Scriptures — Genesis Minutiae: Polygamy God’s design: Adam + Eve → “The two shall become one flesh” (Gen 2:24) Historical reality: Lamech — first polygamist (Gen 4:19) Abraham — Sarah + Hagar (Gen 16, 21) Jacob — Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, Bilhah (Gen 29–30) Esau — multiple wives (Gen 26:34; 28:9; 36:2–3) David — at least 8 wives Solomon — 700 wives + 300 concubines (1 Kgs 11:3) Key point: 👉 Polygamy in the Bible is descriptive, not prescriptive. God actually condemns it: Deut 17:17 — Kings must not multiply wives “or else their heart will turn away.” Consequences in Scripture: Reuben sleeps with Bilhah (Gen 35:22) Amnon assaults Tamar → Absalom kills him (2 Sam 13) Absalom sleeps with David’s concubines (2 Sam 16:22) Solomon’s wives turn his heart (1 Kgs 11:3) Definitions: Polygamy: multiple spouses Polyandry: one woman, many husbands Polyamory: multiple consensual partners (not marriage)   📰 News Roundup Bernie Sanders — skipped every meeting on the Holocaust Museum board for 18 years. 🔗 https://nypost.com/2026/01/19/us-news/bernie-sanders-skipped-every-meeting-in-18-years-on-holocaust-museum-board-records-show/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app Gov. Josh Shapiro — asked if he’s a “double agent for Israel.” 🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/pennsylvanias-shapiro-harris-team-asked-if-i-was-ever-a-double-agent-for-israel/ UK Jewish Asylum Consideration — British Jews contemplate seeking asylum as antisemitism soars. 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-883817 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day malakh (מַלאַך) Meaning: angel, from Hebrew for “messenger.” Plural: malakhim   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

  🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🍦 Ice Cream, Health, and a Surprising Take We kick things off with a fun (and unexpected) cultural moment featuring Ezekiel Emanuel, brother of former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. In a recent clip, Dr. Emanuel makes waves by saying… ice cream might actually be good for you. 👉 Watch the clip: https://youtu.be/sXliJxlRtlM It’s a lighthearted reminder that sometimes common assumptions—about food, faith, or Israel—deserve a second look. 🚀 Faith Among the Stars: Christian Astronauts From ice cream to outer space—we talk about Christians who’ve literally taken their faith beyond earth. Butch Wilmore – SpaceX astronaut Jeffrey Williams – Completed 4 spacewalks Charlie Duke – Astronaut from Apollo 16, now in his 90s Their testimonies remind us that faith isn’t limited by altitude or orbit. 👉 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKBi2OyHIXo 🔬 Israel & Innovation: Discoveries That Shaped the Year Israel continues to punch far above its weight in science, archaeology, and technology. We highlight 10 major discoveries that shaped the year, showcasing Israel’s role as a global innovator. 👉 Read more from Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/ten-discoveries-that-shaped-the-year/ 💧 Iran Is Dying from the Inside A sobering look at Iran’s internal crisis—not from war, but from water. Massive drought, failed dam projects, and the collapse of ancient qanat systems are destabilizing the nation from within. 👉 Full report from Yale Environment 360: https://e360.yale.edu/features/iran-water-drought-dams-qanats This is a reminder that regimes often fall apart long before they fall down. 📜 Minutia of Genesis: The Mystery of Melchizedek We dive into one of Scripture’s most fascinating figures—Melchizedek, the priest-king who appears briefly but powerfully. Key Highlights: Name means “King of Righteousness” King of Salem (Jerusalem) Priest of El Elyon (God Most High) Meets Abram after the defeat of Chedorlaomer (Genesis 14) Blesses Abram; Abram gives him a tithe Serves bread and wine Described in Hebrews 7 as “without father or mother…without genealogy” Presented as a type of Christ, pointing forward to Jesus’ eternal priesthood “The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, ‘You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.’” (Psalm 110:4) Some argue Melchizedek was simply a historical priest-king; others see him as one of the clearest foreshadows of Messiah in the Hebrew Scriptures. 📰 News Roundup 🇻🇪 Antisemitic Delusion: Even Amid Venezuelan Chaos, Israel Is Blamed As The Villain Pulling The Strings 🔗https://harbingersdaily.com/antisemitic-delusion-even-amid-venezuelan-chaos-israel-is-blamed-as-the-villan-pulling-the-strings/ 👁️ Medical Breakthrough The FDA has cleared the first U.S. trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant, offering hope to patients with corneal blindness. 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-882993 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Nosh – a snack Ayzkrem – ice cream Which brings us full circle… maybe Dr. Emanuel is right after all. 🍦😉 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events The Depth of Hesed – Dr. Joe Zhakevich 📅 January 15 Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes 🎯 FOI Equip – WE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $10,000 🎉 Opening / New Year Check-In Chris opens the show by asking Steve how he’s doing and wishing him a Happy New Year. Steve shares a special New Year’s moment with three of his grandchildren 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦—watching the ball drop 🎆, drinking sparkling grape juice 🥂, and praying together 🙏. A beautiful way to welcome the new year. 🚨 However… There Was a Problem Steve points out one unforgettable downside of Times Square celebrations: adult diapers 😬. When the grandkids saw the massive Times Square crowd 🧍🧍🧍, it sparked a “Gross!!!” 🤢 conversation that only grandparents can truly appreciate. 🔗 Why you should avoid Times Square on New Year’s Eve https://nypost.com/2025/12/31/us-news/two-reasons-why-you-should-avoid-times-squares-insanely-crowded-expensive-ball-drop-for-nye/ 🕍 Hebraic Christian Beit Midrash Resource Antisemitism and Human Inclinations – The Good and the Evil 🔗 https://www.hebraiccommunity.org/midrash/antisemitism-and-human-inclinations-the-good-and-evil/ 🧠 Jewish View of Human Inclination Yetzer Hara 😈 – the evil inclination, often tied to pride. Seen as inborn, yet necessary for survival, productivity, marriage, family, and society 🏠💼👶. Yetzer Tov 😇 – the good inclination, connected to God’s breath of life. 📖 Scriptural connections: – Genesis 5:3 – Seth begotten in the image of Adam – Genesis 2:7 – God breathed life into man – Job 32:8 – the neshamah (breath) of the Almighty gives understanding – Jeremiah 17:9 – the heart is deceitful – Romans 7:15–25 – Paul’s inner struggle ⚔️ between good and evil 📰 News Roundup 🗳️ Two Orthodox Jewish mayors elected in New York 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-882152 🏺 U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and family uncover Bar-Kokhba–era artifacts 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-882466 🇮🇷 Iranians reportedly expressing admiration for Netanyahu 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-882649#google_vignette 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Beyz (בייז) — bad, evil, or wicked. Not just “oops,” but the kind of wrong that makes you say, “That’s not good.” 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events The Depth of Hesed – Dr. Joe Zhakevich 📅 January 15 Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/  

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🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes December | FOI Equip $10,000 Goal | Hanukkah | Hope in the Headlines 🎯 FOI Equip – $10,000 December Goal December Goal: $10,000 for FOI Equip Current Update: “So far this month, we’ve seen the Lord provide $6000 toward that goal.” Equip is the direct pipeline into everything we do in North American Ministries. As God brings resources, He’s also opening new doors for ministry—even south of our border. 👉 Mexico Yes—Mexico. We’re seeing early opportunities emerge and are prayerfully exploring next steps. Donations to Equip don’t just sustain current ministry—they help us expand into new regions God is opening. 📌 Call to Action: “If you want to partner with us in ministry, head to our website and hit the Donate button.” foiequip.org 😄 Kvetching or Kveling? Chris mentions meeting with interns for the final formal time—very emotional. Steve jumps in with a correction: “Chris, I think you said you were kvetching… but I’m not so sure.” Maybe you weren’t kvetching—maybe you were kveling. Difference: Kvetching = complaining Kveling = bursting with pride and joy “Oy, Chris… I think this was kvelling, not kvetching.” 🕎 Hanukkah – Day 4 We’re in Day 4 of Hanukkah A reminder that Hanukkah celebrates: Light overcoming darkness Courage, faithfulness, and unexpected heroes 🌍 A Hero in Australia A powerful Hanukkah-adjacent story: Hero: Ahmed El-Ahmed A Muslim man who acted courageously during the Bondi Beach attack A reminder that moral clarity and courage transcend labels 🔗 Article: https://nypost.com/2025/12/16/world-news/bondi-beach-hero-ahmed-el-ahmed-speaks-out-from-hospital-bed/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 📖 Psalm 119 – Final Section: Tau (Access then vs. Access now) Psalm 119:169–176 169 – “Let my cry come before You, O Lord” Then: access through priesthood Now: access through Christ John 8:32 – “You shall know the truth…” 170 – “Deliver me according to Your word” 1 John 1:9 – faithful to forgive 171–172 – Speech & the Word God teaches → praise flows James 3:8 – no one can tame the tongue 173–175 – Salvation & delight Isaiah 12:2 – God is my salvation Psalm 105 – lamp to my feet Psalm 139:14 – fearfully and wonderfully made 176 – The closing cry “I have gone astray like a lost sheep” Jesus: The Good Shepherd John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd” A perfect ending: longing, dependence, and hope. 🎓 Campus Antisemitism Report Card Dartmouth: B grade 🔗 https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/opinion/campus-antisemitism-is-raging-but-not-at-these-heroic-colleges/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 14 Colleges received F grades Brown Yale Portland State MIT UC Berkeley UC Davis UPenn Pomona Columbia Harvard Northwestern The New School University of Washington University of Oregon 🔗 https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/us-news/f-grades-handed-to-14-colleges-in-antisemitism-report-card-as-jewish-students-forced-to-hide-identities/ 🎥 Video Clips on Antisemtism (Optional Play) NewsNation: Play 0:05–1:10 https://youtu.be/DYpb8r8hiyg Hugh Hewitt: Play 0:30–3:45 https://youtu.be/ZP0UU2ijqP0 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Broiges Meaning: Angry or upset Usage: “Most Jewish families have broiges… often with each other.” (Perfect tie-in with campus tensions, holidays, and family dynamics.) 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/   

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes Episode: “Seven Verbs, Schvitzing Steves, and a 131-Foot Wall” 🔥 Steve is Schvitzing $10,000 FOI Equip Goal — How We Doing? Steve is schvitzing like he’s back in the Borscht Belt sauna. Quick update: We are halfway there! (Donate today at foiequip.org) 🌟 A STAR IS BORN… AN AI STAR NY Post feature: “AI stars” like Tilly Norwood & Xania Mamet earning millions. Critics horrified, creators thrilled. Does Steve fear being replaced? (Probably. Should he? Absolutely not. His mensch charisma is unmatched.) Link: https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/lifestyle/ai-stars-like-tilly-norwood-and-xania-mamet-are-raking-in-millions-much-to-the-horror-of-critics-but-their-creators-are-hitting-back/ 📖 PSALM 119:161–168 — SEVEN VERBS FOR A SEVEN-DAY WEEK Perfect tie-in to the Equip push and discipleship. Seven key verbs the psalmist models: Rejoice — at Your word (v162) Hate — lying (v163) Love — Your law (v163) Praise — You (v164) Hope — for Your salvation (v166) Do — Your commandments (v166) Love / Keep — Your testimonies & precepts (v168) 🏺 ARCHAEOLOGY: A 131-FOOT MACCABEAN WALL Researchers discovered a major Hasmonean city wall section at the Tower of David site. Rose originally over 10 meters high Connected to other Second Temple–period defensive structures Shows the scale and sophistication of Jerusalem’s ancient fortifications A perfect Hanukkah-season history nugget Link: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-879650   🎓 CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM REPORT CARD — F GRADES FOR 14 COLLEGES 39% of Jewish students hid their identity 62% blamed for Gaza 14 schools failed StopAntisemitism’s 2025 report card Important discussion: how can Christians advocate, support, and stand with Jewish students? Link: https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/us-news/f-grades-handed-to-14-colleges-in-antisemitism-report-card-as-jewish-students-forced-to-hide-identities/ 📅 UPCOMING FOI EQUIP CLASSES What Child Is This? — The Hope of Isaiah 9:6 Gabe Penfield — Dec 11 The Depth of Hesed Dr. Joe Zhakevich — Jan 15 Should We Still Bless Israel? Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner — Feb 12 & 19 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Zibn (זיבן). Seven. A good marketing number. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/   

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast – Show Notes  👋 Intro Steve opens with The Shlemiel—because of course he sees himself as the Jewish guy in Our Father Abraham. 🤷‍♂️📘 Book link: https://a.co/d/aTbGcVS 🏈 Theology on a Football Field Ohio State beats Michigan 27–9 in the biggest rivalry in college football. 🔥 Coach Ryan Day: “We win with humility.” Team wasn’t allowed to plant the flag mid-field. 🚩❌ “Not hatred for your opponent… but love for your team.” ❤️ A rare moment where a football coach preaches a better sermon than most pulpits. 🍫 Krembos Are Back! Israel’s seasonal sweet treat makes its annual return! 😍 50 million Krembos sold yearly — about 5 per Israeli. Only available Oct–Feb (like God’s appointed times, but for chocolate). 😂 Article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-876452?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 🎓 FOI Equip – $10,000 Goal Update “How we doing?” 👀💵 Your support toward our $10,000 year-end goal goes far beyond funding a platform — it helps us expand the reach of FOI Equip, investing in the spiritual lives of our Jewish friends around the world. 🌍✡️ Every gift strengthens our ability to: Train believers to share the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective 📖 Build bridges of friendship and understanding with the Jewish community 🤝 Provide high-quality teaching that points people to the God of Israel 🕊️ This isn’t just a goal — it’s an opportunity to broaden our impact, deepen discipleship, and equip more Christians to lovingly and biblically engage with the Jewish people. ❤️📘 📖 Psalm 119 Study – RESH 🔵 RESH (vv. 153–160) Who God Is: 🛡️ Deliverer (v.153) 🔄 Redeemer (v.154) ❤️‍🔥 Reviver (vv.154, 156, 159) 🤲 Source of Lovingkindness / Chesed (v.159) ⚖️ Righteous Judge (v.160) 📜 Truthful in every word (v.160) Who We Are: 😣 Afflicted (v.153) 🙏 Pleading for help (v.154) 🎯 Persecuted (v.157) ❓ Do we LOVE His precepts? (v.159) ❌ Do we IGNORE His Word? (v.158) 😡 Are we outraged at our sin-sick world? (v.158)   🌍 Cultural & Current Events 🎄 Portland Can’t Say Christmas Outrage sparks when the city avoids the word “Christmas” at a tree-lighting ceremony. 🤦‍♂️🎄 Link: https://nypost.com/2025/12/01/us-news/portland-sparks-outrage-for-citys-tree-lighting-ceremony-they-cant-even-say-christmas-tree/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 🕯️ NYC Jews Are Not Backing Down Massive Shabbat dinner in New York — thousands participating. ✡️🍞 Video: https://x.com/jewsfightback/status/1994585186349322674?s=42 🔫 Michael Oren on Iron Beam Oren says laser weaponry will eventually mean no more bullets in 50 years. ⚡🔭 Link: https://youtu.be/YcgeX7CX6aA ✍️ Oklahoma Student Flunked for Christian Beliefs Student received a failing grade for expressing Christian convictions in a gender essay. 😬📝 Report: https://www.foxnews.com/us/oklahoma-student-flunked-by-ta-after-touting-christian-beliefs-gender-essay-directs-others-push-back 🇮🇱 Ben-Gvir Responds to the Pope “I believe in the Torah of Israel.” Rejects the Vatican’s call for a Palestinian state. ✡️📜 Link: https://share.google/bxlpT8pqLrrMuBtZL 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day 💙 gemilut hasadim Meaning: acts of loving-kindness From the Hebrew chesed (lovingkindness, mercy). Perfect fit with Psalm 119’s theme of God’s faithful love toward His people.   📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) ✨ What Child Is This? — The Hope of Isaiah 9:6 Gabe Penfield — December 11 🕊️ The Depth of Hesed Dr. Joe Zhakevich — January 15 🇮🇱 Should We Still Bless Israel? Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner — February 12 & 19 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/   

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes The One Thankful Leper — Luke 17:11–19 The Story Jesus is traveling toward Jerusalem when ten lepers—physically suffering, socially exiled, spiritually cut off—stand at a distance and cry out: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Jesus responds with compassion. He tells them: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” As they obey, all ten are healed on the way. But only one comes back. A Samaritan — the outsider, the one least expected — returns to Jesus, falls at His feet, praises God with a loud voice, and gives thanks. Jesus asks the piercing question: “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?” And to the one thankful man: “Your faith has made you well.” Reflection — Where Are the Nine? God pours out blessings every single day. But: Do we notice them? Do we acknowledge them? Do we expect them? Do we assume we’re owed them? Do we ignore the Giver because we’re excited to use the gift? Were the nine bad people? Probably not. Were they thrilled to be healed? Absolutely. But their focus was immediately on getting back to normal life. The Samaritan, though— He paused. He returned. He moved toward God, not just toward blessing. Thanksgiving Application Thanksgiving is full of: Family Friends Fellowship Football Food Fun But how many people pause to remember the One who gives all of it? How many actually return to the Source of blessing? Jesus notices gratitude. He also notices when gratitude is missing. Yiddish Word of the Day “grateful” — dankbar (דאַנקבאַר) Expressions: a dank — thanks a sheynem dank — thank you very much a greisen dank — a big thank you A perfect tie-in to the thankful Samaritan. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/   

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes “Does Olive Want to Flee the USA?” Chris reacts to a new poll showing 40% of young women want to leave the United States. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/record-40-young-women-want-flee-us-poll Pennies Are Going Away https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pennies-retailers-mcdonalds-wendys-kroger/ Reattaching a Palestinian Boy’s Head https://x.com/adi13/status/1988414770815414366?s=12 Peter Thiel, Secular Armageddon, & End-Times Anxiety Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqHueZNEzig Themes: Loss of optimism in universities & tech Dismissing Christians who believe in the end times as “snake handlers” Nuclear, AI, bio-pandemic existential threats René Girard & the dawn of global destruction (1945) Luddites vs modern disruption 2 Thess 2:6–7 and the restrainer 📰 Condensed News Roundup (one segment) Watermelon Symbolism How the watermelon became a global symbol of Palestinian identity and resistance. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-watermelon-imagery-a-symbol-of-solidarity-with-palestinians-spread-around-the-world Religiosity Drops Worldwide Gallup reports half the world is now non-religious — major worldview shift. https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspx Israel–U.S. 20-Year Security Agreement Israel is pursuing a long-range “America First” defense pact with the U.S. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-seeking-20-year-america-first-security-agreement-with-us-report/ Israel Turns Water Pipes Into Electricity Israeli innovation generates electricity from municipal water pipes. https://x.com/sabra_the/status/1989258961397362772?s=42     ✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day kop — head keppeleh — little head tsubund — attach tsubund kop — attached head 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/   

🎙 Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes  🟦 Opening Theme: “Let My People Go” — Book of Exodus God told Moses to tell Pharaoh: “Let My People Go.” 🟩 Equip Update $10,000 Challenge — Support JG Podcast sponsor FOI Equip. Donate today: foiequip.org   🟨 Psalm 119 — The Word of God — 119:137–144 (Tsadde) Tsadde – צ God’s Word is dependable. Summary Themes: God is righteous — vv. 137, 142, 144 God’s judgments are upright — v. 137 God’s Word is pure — v. 140 God’s Word is truth — v. 142 The Psalmist is zealous — v. 139 The Psalmist loves God’s Word — v. 140 Commands are a delight — v. 143 The Psalmist remembers (memorizes) — v. 141 Enemies forget God’s Word — v. 139 🟪 News & Culture Segment Teachers' union sends map erasing Israel https://www.foxnews.com/media/teacher-union-sends-map-erasing-israel-its-millions-members-indigenous-peoples-day Asian New York rabbi video https://youtu.be/r2A1fy_rNgs Support for Israel can be complicated — Ask Great Britain’s Jewish community https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-872961?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Moody sues Chicago over discrimination in student-teacher hiring https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-college-says-chicago-public-schools-discriminate-over-faith-based-hiring-practices 3D heart video https://x.com/sabra_the/status/1987809107815096379?s=42   ✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day Farlozlekh — “Dependable.” 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙 Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes Episode Title: Kvelling, Crying, and Clinging to the Word Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig 🏅 Opening Banter Steve is kvelling! William finished 10th in district — proud Zayde moment! 🗽 NY in the News NYC Mayoral Race: Updates and results (pending). Batman for the Bibas Family: A man ran the entire NYC Marathon (26.2 miles) in a full Batman suit to honor Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas, whose favorite superhero was Batman. https://x.com/vividprowess/status/1985141121693999368?s=42 Syracuse University: Chancellor says protests “did not have the involvement of very many, if any, of our own students” — traced to Iranian influence. https://www.foxnews.com/us/prominent-university-chancellor-says-anti-israel-campus-protests-were-encouraged-from-iran Israel is Pickleball World Champions! https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417286 PA Church Halloween Float Controversy: Float featured phrase from Auschwitz gates; church apologizes for “profoundly offensive” display. https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/us-news/pa-church-apologizes-for-halloween-float-featuring-phrase-from-auschwitz-gates-profoundly-offensive/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app ⚾ Faith and Sports Believers playing for the Blue Jays and Dodgers—just played one of the greatest baseball series in recent history. https://youtu.be/l_IdOCMuaFM 🧠 Media & Culture Tucker Carlson Platforms Nick Fuentes — Discussion of antisemitism and the misunderstanding of Christian Zionism. http://harbingersdaily.com/the-real-brain-virus-isnt-christian-zionism-its-antisemitism/ Mention the Groypers movement and how antisemitism is disguised as “theological purity.” 💰 FOI Equip $10,000 Challenge A call to participate in the $10,000 Challenge to support and sponsor FOI Equip training programs. Every gift helps train believers to love and serve the Jewish people biblically and compassionately. 📚 Did You Know? According to Guinness World Records, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time — an estimated 5–7 billion copies printed over ~1,500 years. The full Bible has been translated into 700+ languages. #2: Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (The Little Red Book) — estimated 900 million copies, largely through state-mandated distribution. #3: The Quran — estimated 800 million to 3 billion copies distributed worldwide (many freely provided). 📜 Psalm 119 — The Word of God Hebrew Review Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Daleth, He, Vav, Zayin, Chet, Teth, Yod, Kaph, Lamed, Mem, Nun, Samek, Ayin PE (vv.129–136) — The Wonder and Weeping over the Word Provision & Blessing of God’s Word: It gives light (v.130) It gives understanding (v.130) The Psalmist’s Sense of Need: Mercy (v.132) Direction (v.133) Rescue / Deliverance / Redemption (v.134) Guidance (v.135) Power over sin (v.133) Tears of Compassion (v.136): The Psalmist weeps for those who reject God’s Word.   ✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day veynen — to cry 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes Theme: Examples of Israel’s Resilience & God’s Redemptive Work 🇮🇱 Example of Israel’s Resilience At just 10 years old, Ben Carasso—Israel’s “spokeskid”—has become one of Israel’s youngest and most influential advocates. 🎧 Hear how Ben uses his voice to tell Israel’s story to the world: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-sits-down-with/article-871526?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share ⚡ Good News for Israel’s Energy Future Israel continues to secure its future—especially in the energy sector. Dr. Timothy Rabinek explores how Israel’s discoveries could connect prophetically to Ezekiel 38–39. 🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKRCrLNLU2Q&t=13s 🛡️ Good News for Security U.S. officials continue taking action to protect against extremist threats. Sen. Marco Rubio deported a suspected Muslim Brotherhood leader—a significant security win. https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/10/26/rubio-deports-suspected-muslim-brotherhood-leader/ 🎭 Who Would You Want to Meet? Jewish actor Paul Rudd said if he could meet anyone, it would be Jesus. A powerful moment of curiosity and connection between Jewish heritage and faith. https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/idolchatter/2024/06/jewish-actor-paul-rudd-says-he-would-meet-jesus-if-he-had-the-chance.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=cslewis 💡 FOI Equip — Episode Sponsor We’re thankful for our sponsor, FOI Equip, helping believers grow in their love and understanding of God’s plan for Israel. 🎯 End-of-year giving goal: $10,000 💰 Current total: $2,000 — Help us reach the finish line! Give today: foiequip.org ✡️ Aleph–Bet Reflection Ayin (ע) — Psalm 119:121–128 “It is time for You to act, O Lord, for they have regarded Your law as void. Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, yes, than fine gold!” Leviticus 25:14, 17 “Do not oppress one another, but fear your God; for I am the Lord your God.” 🕎 Jewish News & Concerns Over 650 rabbis warn that electing Democratic Socialist frontrunner Zohran Mamdani would endanger Jewish safety, citing his “globalize the intifada” rhetoric. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/22/rabbis-sign-letter-opposing-mamdani-rhetoric-threatens-jewish-safety-nationwide/ Sen. Bill Cassidy calls out union boss Randi Weingarten for ignoring antisemitism on campuses. https://nypost.com/2025/10/24/us-news/teacher-union-boss-randi-weingarten-accused-of-ignoring-antisemitism-in-bombshell-letter/ 83,000 Israelis left the country in 2023—a record number amid ongoing challenges. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-871518?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 🙏 Prayer for the Modern State of Israel “Our Father in Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the first manifestation of the approach of our redemption. Shield it with Your lovingkindness, envelop it in Your peace, and bestow Your light and truth upon its leaders, ministers, and advisors, and grace them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land, grant them deliverance, and adorn them in a mantle of victory. Ordain peace in the land and grant its inhabitants eternal happiness. Lead them, swiftly and upright, to Your city Zion and to Jerusalem, the abode of Your Name, as is written in the Torah of Your servant Moses: ‘Even if your outcasts are at the ends of the world, from there the Lord your God will gather you, from there He will fetch you. And the Lord your God will bring you to the land that your fathers possessed, and you shall possess it; and He will make you more prosperous and more numerous than your fathers.’ Draw our hearts together to revere and venerate Your name and to observe all the precepts of Your Torah, and send us quickly the Messiah son of David, agent of Your vindication, to redeem those who await Your deliverance. Manifest yourself in the splendor of Your boldness before the eyes of all inhabitants of Your world, and may everyone endowed with a soul affirm that the Lord, God of Israel, is king and his dominion is absolute. Amen forevermore.” The modern State of Israel is often called “the first blossoming of our redemption.” youtube.com/watch?v=uVaV92hkLc0&feature=youtu.be ✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day gut in verter – “good with words.” 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙 Jew and Gentile Podcast — “The Darker the Night, the More Glorious the Sunrise” Key Verse “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18 🕯 Opening Thought The darker the world becomes, the brighter the light of God’s truth shines. Even in chaos, Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 remind us that the Church will endure and triumph. Like dawn breaking after the longest night, God’s redemptive plan cannot be stopped. 💬 Current Events & Commentary 1. Israel and Gaza: The Division Strategy Israel is dividing Gaza into two zones — a fascinating strategic play. The section under Israeli control will likely see rapid development with international backing. The Hamas-controlled areas will struggle to access construction materials. At some point, Gazans will have to decide: build a normal life or stay under Hamas rule. 2. Michelle Bachmann at Family Research Council Michelle Bachmann said, “Gaza is God’s land,” warning America to stay spiritually alert. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29xoDyqXD9U 3. Hugh Hewitt and Haviv Retig Gur Discussion A deep conversation about Israel’s resilience and moral clarity in the face of evil. Watch here: https://youtu.be/dI6Tn9Rm_HY?si=iq3pnNjLf0VabSqz 📖 Psalm 119:113–120 — SAMEK “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.” (v.114) Rejection of Evil (vv.113–115) Hatred for double-mindedness and moral compromise. Choosing to love God’s commandments and reject the company of the wicked. God’s Word provides refuge from adversaries. Relying on God’s Word (vv.116–119) Asking God to uphold and sustain according to His promises. Hope and comfort found in Scripture during affliction. Staying faithful to God’s statutes despite opposition. Request for Mercy (v.120) Trembling before God’s righteous judgments. Depending on His mercy to endure trials and remain steadfast. Application: People of faith have enemies. Life is not easy. But God’s Word provides the direction, courage, and strength needed to stand firm. 📰 News Highlights Jerusalem Post: Each hostage in Israel receives a personalized nutrition plan, meals based on blood tests, and family-brought dishes. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-870523?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Breitbart: China cracks down on Christians, jailing underground church pastors. https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/10/13/china-cracks-down-christians-jails-underground-church-pastors/ Times of Israel: British man claims he was detained after his Star of David offended pro-Palestinian protesters. https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-man-claims-he-was-detained-after-star-of-david-antagonized-pro-palestinian-protesters/ ✡️ Yiddish Word of the Day Vos fun Got (וואָס פֿון גאָט) — “Word of God.” Used to describe something sacred, reliable, or divinely true. Example: “When the Bible speaks, it’s vos fun Got — the true Word of God.” 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast Episode Title: God’s Word: A Lamp in a Dark World Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig Date: Week of October 16, 2025 🕯️ Opening Thoughts Chris: All living Israeli hostages are home, but many of the deceased still haven’t been returned by Hamas — and that should weigh on all of us. Israel continues to live with the reality of evil nearby and moral confusion worldwide. Even Hitler knew when the war was over — but Hamas, even surrounded, can’t release its grip on Gaza. The world is watching, and Israel still stands. ✡️ Tikvah Team Spotlight One of our Tikvah volunteers, a public school teacher in New Jersey, is courageously raising awareness about the NJEA magazine editor’s pro-Palestinian activism. Her work has drawn serious attention—Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has even called for the editor’s removal after antisemitic, violent posts came to light. [Read more: https://newjerseyglobe.com/education/gottheimer-calls-for-firing-of-njea-magazine-editor-after-alleged-anti-semitic-violent-posts/] Chris: This is what courage looks like—standing for truth where God has placed you. 💬 Sticker Story Chris: “My niece sells antiques online and got an order from Haifa, Israel. She slipped a few FOI ‘I Stand With Israel’ stickers in the box. That’s making the most of every opportunity.” Colossians 4:5 — “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” 🕎 Psalm 119 Reflection – NUN (vv.105–112) Theme: God’s Word Guides, Guards, and Grounds Us Guides (105–106): Provides direction — “Your word is a lamp to my feet.” Demands obedience — “I have sworn and confirmed…” Guards (107–110): Revives the afflicted Directs us to pray Keeps us from straying Grounds (111–112): Our heritage forever (Deut. 33:4) Produces rejoicing Leads to heartfelt obedience 🔰 Psalm 119 – SAMEK (vv.113–120) Theme: Faith in the Midst of Enemies Rejection of Evil (113–115): Hate double-mindedness, love God’s law. Reliance on the Word (116–119): Find refuge and hope in God’s promises. Request for Mercy (120): Tremble before God’s judgments; depend on His compassion. Takeaway: People of faith will face opposition, but God’s Word gives direction, strength, and courage. 🗞️ News Round-Up Europe’s Unease: Politico reports that Europe may not be as impressed with the new peace deal as public statements suggest. https://apple.news/AQQfjzL3mS8KJNjifAxAzNQ Inside Israel: Activist Rudy Rochman shares updates from the ground — https://youtu.be/BEi0nzzprdw Knesset Disruption: Arab-Israeli lawmakers Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif protest President Trump’s speech, holding illegal signs calling for recognition of a Palestinian state. (Context: Knesset rules forbid such displays in the plenum.) 💬 Yiddish Phrase of the Day “A glick hot dich getrofen!” – literally “A piece of luck hit you!” but used sarcastically: “Big deal!” Steve: Perfect for when someone says, “I found the deal of the century,” and you reply—“A glick hot dich getrofen!” 📚 Closing Thoughts In a world filled with confusion, propaganda, and fear, the believer’s compass remains steady: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 Equip yourself with Scripture. Stand with Israel. Shine the Light.   📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) “Oh Chris, we need Equip more than ever, because we need the Word of God more than ever.” Upcoming FOI Equip Classes: Navigating the Kingdom of God – Dr. Andy Wood | November 6, 13, 20 What Child Is This – The Hope of Israel (Isaiah 9:6) – Gabe Penfield | December 11 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast Episode Title: Global Prayer for Israel, Gospel Golf Balls, The More I See You, Honeymooners, and Zis (Episode #218)  Release Date: Thursday, October 9 🗞️ Cultural Moment “The Honeymooners” Turns 70! This week marks 70 years since The Honeymooners debuted on October 1, 1955 — the iconic Brooklyn-based sitcom starring Jackie Gleason. Seven decades later, the show’s humor and heart still remind us of simpler times and timeless relationships. Read more: https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/us-news/the-honeymooners-and-jackie-gleason-remembered-fondly-70-years-after-iconic-brooklyn-based-sitcoms-debut/ 🕊️ Two Years Later: October 7 Steve and Chris remember October 7th, 2023 🕍 FOI Equip Highlight Gospel Golf Balls – creative outreach in motion ⛳️ 🎵 Music Break “The More I See You” — written by Harry Warren (1945), sung by legends like Nat King Cole, Nancy Sinatra, Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Michael Bublé. “The more I see You, the more I want You…” Just like our relationship with God — the more we read His Word, the more we know Him, love Him, and desire to walk with Him. 📖 Teaching Segment — Psalm 119:97–104 (Mem) “Oh, how I love Your law!” A personal confession, a present-tense testimony. Throughout each day, the psalmist intentionally applies God’s Word to his life. Key truths from the passage: Wiser than your enemies (v.98) Wiser than your teachers (v.99) Wiser than your elders (v.100) God’s Word keeps you: Off the wrong path (v.101) On the right path (v.102) Filled with joy and sweetness (v.103) “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” “Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.” (v.104) 🌍 News from Israel Global Prayer for Israel – believers around the world uniting in intercession. Read more: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-869579 NY Post coverage: https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/us-news/anti-israel-protesters-chant-antisemitic-slogan-in-nyc-on-two-year-anniversary-of-hamas-oct-7-attack/ Times of Israel update on hostages: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostage-families-demand-explanation-after-pm-says-46-are-held-in-gaza-instead-of-48/ Tunnel Vision – Eli Sharabi’s story (Jewish Review of Books): https://jewishreviewofbooks.substack.com/p/tunnel-vision   🧩 Yiddish Word of the Day Zis (זיס) — Sweet! 🍯 God’s Word is Zis! Taste and see the Zeeskeit (sweetness) of His truth. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast – What Is a Jew to Do? Main Story Thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in vain... but what if the Lord’s name is lining up at wide receiver? We dive into the strange case of NFL rookie Adonai Mitchell and the buzz around whether Jewish fans can even say his name. From dropped touchdowns to dropped jaws, this story mixes faith, culture, and football. URL: https://forward.com/news/sports/620425/the-nfl-rookie-with-the-name-jews-cannot-say-aloud-or-can-they/ Feature Video Pastor Neil shares a powerful video on Israel’s undeniable connection to the land. https://youtu.be/Ek1WPNG-HEw Reported “21-Point” Plan for Israel-Gaza Peace  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12McxyDmmWVNxsREUlXv28rjaxfFHG0pTD-6YI5d5QOQ/edit?usp=sharing   Psalm 119:89–96 Reflection Aleph, Bet, Gimel… through Lamed — God’s Word is eternal. Verses 89–91: His Word is settled, unchangeable, reliable, enduring. Verses 92–95: His Word delights, preserves, gives life, exposes our need for salvation. Verse 96: Human perfection has limits, but God’s Law is limitless. “Thy commandment is exceeding broad.” News Highlights 🇮🇱 Hope and heartbreak: An Israeli woman gives birth 19 months after her soldier fiancé was killed in Gaza. URL: https://nypost.com/2025/09/27/world-news/israeli-woman-gives-birth-to-soldier-fiances-baby-19-months-after-his-death-in-gaza/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 🐖 Pork prank gone wrong: Syracuse University students face hate crime charges after targeting a Jewish fraternity. URL: https://www.foxnews.com/us/syracuse-university-students-face-hate-crime-charges-attacking-jewish-fraternity-pork-police-say URL: https://americafirstreport.com/how-serious-is-it-alan-dershowitz-breaks-down-what-punishments-could-await-from-students-pork-prank/ 📚 Legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: A massive new project led by his niece Jessica Sacks compiles 40 years of the former UK Chief Rabbi’s writings and lectures. URL: https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-868493?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 💻 Digital IDs in Switzerland: A razor-thin referendum ushers in a new era of identity technology. URL: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/29/switzerland-to-introduce-digital-ids-after-razor-thin-referendum/ Yiddish Word of the Day Shvitzer (שװיצער) – Someone who brags and boasts excessively. Example: After Adonai Mitchell’s dropped pass, you might say, “He was a shvitzer before he even got into the end zone.” 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙 Jew and Gentile Podcast Notes Episode Theme: Happy New Year 5786 – Rosh Hashanah Opening Welcome listeners – Shanah Tovah! Happy Jewish New Year 5786. Reflect on the significance of Rosh Hashanah: prayer, community, repentance, reflection. Rosh Hashanah Focus Trump’s Message: “Warmest greetings … recommitment to religious liberty, ending anti-Semitism, building a future of peace.” Highlights: Religious liberty, fighting antisemitism, dignity of every soul.   Israel My Channel on Rosh Hashanah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7gyIWMPYQ Traditional Greeting in Israel: “Tikle shanah v’klaloteha, tachel shanah v’berchoteha” → “May the year and its curses end; may the new year and its blessings begin.” Customs: Sounding of the shofar Apples and honey for a sweet year Rosh Hashanah = “Head of the Year” Themes: Forgiveness, reflection, renewal Ten Days of Awe leading to Yom Kippur Genesis 22 (Akedah) – the binding of Isaac Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds) Sealed in the “Books” on Yom Kippur → Greeting: “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.” Scripture Meditation Psalm 119: Kaph (v. 81–88) v.81: “My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your Word.” → Expectation and trust in God’s promises. v.87: “They persecute me wrongfully; help me.” → Persecution of Jews & Christians = hatred of God Himself. News Roundup Jerusalem Post – Israel’s position: no recognition of Palestine unless hostages are freed and Hamas excluded 👉 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868429 All Israel News – Israeli firm develops first heart valve implant without open-heart surgery 👉 https://allisraelnews.com/israeli-firm-develops-worlds-first-heart-valve-implant-without-open-heart-surgery Fox News (William Bennett) – Reflection on American culture & humility 👉 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/william-bennett-what-charlie-kirks-murder-tells-us-about-american-mind Challenge: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “I was wrong”? CBN Video – German store bans Jews (show video clip). Washington Free Beacon – “MAGA Youth Still Pro-Israel” poll 👉 https://freebeacon.com/israel/the-maga-youth-are-still-pro-israel-free-beacon-echelon-insights-poll-shows/ Wrap-Up Call to remember: Rosh Hashanah isn’t just about reflection—it points us to God’s plan of redemption and the hope found in Messiah. Wish listeners: “Shanah Tovah U’Metukah – A good and sweet new year.”   Yiddish Word of the Day Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds) 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast Notes Opening Scripture Romans 12:17–18 “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” If someone says they have no enemies—be careful. If you stand for Christ, you will have enemies. FOI has enemies. Equip has enemies. We’ve encountered them—they comment on our feeds. Response: Romans 12:21 — “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Review from Last Week The goodness of God – Psalm 119:65–72 (Teth). “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” Wrestling with God’s Goodness For centuries, people have asked: If God is good, why do bad things happen? Cleveland Plain Dealer (Terry Pluto’s faith column): Jewish survivor’s child: “I cannot believe in God. Four grandparents murdered in the Holocaust. Where was God?” Another writer: “God takes everything good away—my loved one, my mother’s health, my stepfather’s mind.” Harold Kushner – When Bad Things Happen to Good People Son Aaron with progeria (rare aging disease, 14-year life expectancy). Theodicy From theos (God) + dike (justice). How do we reconcile a good, powerful God with the reality of suffering? Jesus: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.” (Mark 10:18) Psalm 119:73–80 (Yod) v73 “Your hands made me” → asking for discernment to learn His commandments. v74 The fear of the Lord brings gladness. Fear of the Lord Scriptures: Prov 9:10 – beginning of wisdom. Eccl 12:13 – whole duty of man. Ps 111:10 – understanding comes from practicing fear of the Lord. Prov 14:27 – fountain of life. Mal 3:16 – book of remembrance for those who fear Him. 2 Cor 7:1 – holiness completed in the fear of God. True “fear” = reverence, awe, standing in wonder before Him. v75 Affliction comes from God’s faithfulness—discipline, growth, deeper walk. v76–77 Mercy as comfort (“raham” = womb-like compassion). Supporting verses: Ps 117:2 – merciful kindness. Eph 2:4–5 – God rich in mercy. Ex 34:6 – merciful and gracious. News & Current Events 📰 Mass Displacement – https://twitter.com/nasdaily/status/1967216411081834775 Antisemitism in Canada – https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-867536 Charlie Kirk case https://www.foxnews.com/politics/neighbors-charlie-kirks-suspected-killer-tyler-robinson-speak-out https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/media/over-10k-posts-tie-charlie-kirks-murder-to-israel-as-conspiracy-theories-explode-online-adl-report/ Marco Rubio visits City of David archaeological site – https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-visits-contentious-jerusalem-archeological-site-boosting-israeli-claim-to-area/ Aliyah from the West – https://www.timesofisrael.com/even-as-western-aliyah-picks-up-new-arrivals-replace-fewer-than-half-of-israeli-emigrants/ JD Vance hosts Charlie Kirk Show – https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/vp-vance-host-charlie-kirk-show-memorial-arizona-9-15-2025 Paramount rejects Israeli film boycott – https://www.foxnews.com/media/paramount-rejects-israeli-film-boycott-supported-emma-stone-joaquin-phoenix-nearly-4000-others Yiddish Word of the Day Rachmones (רחמנות) – mercy, compassion, forgiveness, empathy. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily