Regent Israel Institute Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Nolte interviews Erin Zimmerman, director of the new CBN documentary “Jewish Patriots of the American Revolution.” They discuss the film, some of the stories of Jewish Patriots, and the contributions of Jewish Americans to the founding and America today. To register for the film screening on July 13, 2026, click here To stream the film, click here⁠ and donate any amount.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note: This podcast was recorded before the cease-fireIn this podcast, Dr. Nolte examines Trump’s long and deeply-held beliefs on Iran, going back to the 1980s. He predicts that Trump’s views are unlikely to change, and elucidates Trump’s commitment to military action as a predicate for negotiation; desire for leverage over Iran’s energy sector; and ambivalence about opening the Straits of Hormuz f...

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

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

Before we can talk about the war, Dr. Nolte argues in this episode, we have to talk about the media’s coverage of it. He takes issue with the catastrophizing and politicization of media coverage, and explains why Iran, in particular, is so hard for both left-wing and right-wing media to get right. For Dr. Nolte’s take on what’s happening and why, click here: https://ccta.regent.edu/u-s-military-ac...

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

In this episode, recorded at the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention, Dr. Nolte sits down with scholar of Christian Zionism Dr. Moti Inbari. Dr. Inbari and his research partner, Dr. Kiril Bumin, recently released results of a rigorous survey of Christian attitudes toward Israel before, during, and after October 7 and the related war. Using the data, they dispel myths about Christian...

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

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

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

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

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

This podcast addresses the State Department's intent to examine whether UNRWA is a foreign terrorist organization. To unpack the history of UNRWA, its links to terrorism, and the path ahead, Dr. Nolte is joined by Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, an expert on UNRWA. Dr. Romirowsky is the executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) and the Association for the Study of the Middle East...

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

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

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

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

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