Shoulder to Shoulder

Doug and Pesach sit down with Rabbi Elie Mischel, Director of Education at Israel365. Rabbi Mischel, who recently emigrated to Israel with his family, talks about that journey, how the bond between Jews and Christians at this moment in history must be understood through a Biblical lens, and what's in store for Isrsel365 in the months ahead. And where does the Bible seemingly predict the current wa...

Why did the October 7th massacre happen when it did? Did Hamas jump the gun and disobey a direct order from Iran - and if so, what was Iran waiting for? To what degree are Iran and Hezbollah helping Hamas? Does Israel's war with Hamas have more to do with Iran and Saudi Arabia than anything else? Join Pesach and Doug for a deep dive into these questions and more as they have a conversation with Dr...

Pesach and Doug sit down with investigative journalist Lee Smith to discuss media, and the ways that even intelligent observers often miss what is really happening behind the scenes. They also discuss some of the most important stories in the news, from Israel's war against Hamas, to Russia, to the upcoming elections in the United States. Lee is one of the most credentialed and sophisticated obser...

We all know how the war in Gaza started, but how far will it spread before it ends? Pesach and Doug sit down with old friend Elliot Chodoff to discuss what Israel is going to do next in Gaza, and whether a war with Hezbollah is likely to take place. Elliott also gives an honest assessment of the progress made in Gaza, why Hezbollah has been limiting its strikes against Israel, what Iran is up to,...

Pesach and Doug sit down with Knesset Member Ohad Tal and get to know this relatively new member of Israel's parliament. In the conversation they hit on all the big issues facing the world after October 7th, including the way to view Hamas and the rest of Gaza's population, and what to do after the war is won. Is a two state solution viable? What should happen with all the Palestinian refugees fro...

Join Pesach and Doug for a listen to Genesis 2 & 3 from their Patreon account. Get a Bible and Notebook and study along. If you enjoy this content go on over to Patreon and subscribe and study a chapter a week with them.

Pesach flies solo as he attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix AZ. He sits down with Ava Chen, a representative of the New Federal State of China, a group of Chinese expats and dissidents who are working to raise awareness about the atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Party against the Chinese people and the Western world. After laying out the history of this evil communist r...

Pesach and Doug interview Michael Freund, a columnist for the Jerusalem Post and former Communications Director for the Netanyahu administration. As the conversation progresses they look at what will happen with Gaza moving forward, as well as how the world is responding to the war between Israel and Hamas. They also investigate the Biblical parallels to today's war, including Abraham's "original...

Doug and Pesach discuss the worldwide cultural and political alignments that have developed in response to October 7th and the Israel-Hamas war. Are Israel's friends changing? Are new alliances forming? And how does all this connect to the story of Hanukkah? Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the historical moment we are all experiencing together. Plus: We get an update on the progress o...

Pesach goes solo and interviews Marc Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel and General Counsel for the Republican Party Overseas, International. Marc and Pesach discuss voting trends among Jews in and out of Israel, the current state of US -Israel relations, and the perilous nature of the current developments in the war against Hamas.

Pesach and Doug sit down with Elliot Chodoff, who is no stranger to our audience. Elliot has been in the situation room strategizing and advising on the military operations in Gaza since the beginning of the war. Elliot gives us some incredibly helpful and detailed information about the progress, the battles, the towns, tunnels, and what to expect next. If you want to learn the real story of the w...

Pesach and Doug sit down with Frank Gaffney, Executive VP of the Center for Security Policy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy under President Ronald Reagan. They discuss Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the origins of Islam. But the real centerpiece of this conversation revolves around members of the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating our own government and wester...

A month into Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, Pesach and Doug sit down with tech and business guru Hillel Fuld to have a vulnerable conversation. On the one hand, Hillel is on the front lines of the information battle online, while on the other he is struggling like so many Israelis with the difficult news and stories that come out every day. As Hillel shares his own personal struggles since th...

Doug and Pesach are joined by David Lange from Israellycool to discuss the rise in antisemitism around the word since October 7th. It leads into an interesting discussion of alliances that are forming around support for Hamas that, on the surface, make no sense. As we explore the connection between radical Islam and the secular far left, we find what is a seemingly spiritual alliance against belie...

As the war continues to rage in Gaza and Israel continues to defend herself, the traditional media, politicians, and social media send mixed information and misinformation regarding the war efforts. Pesach and Doug discuss three major talking points to clear the air, as well as to provide you with ammunition you need the next time you hear someone say, "Hamas are freedom fighters" or "Israel stole...

On this episode we start with an important update directly from the IDF. Lt. Masha Michelson shares some gut-wrenching first-hand accounts of what was found as the Israeli army entered the towns in the south that had been slaughtered; the description of the devestation was heart rending. Then Pesach and Doug unpack Psalm 83, which is the Psalm that has been chosen to be read at every fallen Israel...

Doug and Pesach are briefed by Lt. Masha Michelson, Deputy Chief of the IDF press office. Then we are joined by Major (res.) Elliot Chodoff, who shares his insight into what went wrong and what to look for in the days ahead.

Doug and Pesach are briefed by Lt. Masha Michelson, Deputy Chief of the IDF press office. Then we are joined by Major (res.) Elliot Chodoff, who shares his insight into what went wrong and what to look for in the days ahead.

Pesach and Doug meet in Jerusalem for another conversation with a first-time visitor to Israel! Listen in as they speak with Jacob Stanley, a young businessman from New York, to hear about his life and his search for God, and how he just might have found Him in Jerusalem. Plus: don't miss Pesach's interpretation of the "fallen 'sukkah' of David," and the reason that Jews carry around four plants(!...

In this classic episode, Pesach does a deep dive into the mystery of Sukkot as presented in the Bible. Is Sukkot an exclusively Jewish holiday, or does it have special meaning for Christians, as well?  The answer is not as simple as you might think - and Doug wonders what this might mean for his life as a Christian. Support Shoulder to Shoulder on Patreon, and join Pesach and Doug for weekly Bible...

Doug and Pesach sit down with a very special guest, Pesach's father, Rabbi Yosef Wolicki. On the morning of October 6th, 1973 - the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur - the security guard at Rabbi Yosef Wolicki's local synagogue told him that Israel was under attack. He shares memories of how he responded as the rabbi of the community, what it was like traveling to the front lines in E...

Pesach and Doug sit down with David Lange of israellycool.com to discuss the ways that the Anti-Defamation League may actually promote antisemitism even as it claims to fight it. And there's plenty more: they talk all about Elon Musk's threat to sue the ADL, whether the hashtag #bantheADL is antisemitic, some of the reasons that many people misunderstand the Jewish community, and much more. (Yes,...

After catching up on how Doug and Sam are doing homeschooling their kids, Pesach and Doug have a conversation about the upcoming festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. Pesach explains the deeper Biblical meaning of the Shofar and how the sounds we hear represent the mission of all people of faith.

As Doug and Pesach prepare for their 100th episode, we have a big announcement about new developments with the podcast. We reminisce a bit and share our new vision for the future. DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE! https://www.patreon.com/ShouldertoShoulder

How many ambassadors share a weekly bible teaching on the radio? Doug and Pesach have the honor of hosting Israel's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, the Hon. Akiva Tor. Ambassador Tor tells his own story as a Bible-believing, Torah observant diplomat in the Far East, explains the important developments in the South Korea - Israel relationship, and reminds us all of the role of Israel as a ligh...