Shoulder to Shoulder

Pesach and Doug meet up - in person! - in Toronto, where Pesach makes a big announcement you don't want to miss. Then they sit down with Dr. Michael Reardon to discuss Israel, Biblical Theology, and why all Christians should be pro Israel, regardless of their denomination. Dr. Reardon does a masterful job explaining some central concepts in Christian theology, and why they matter when it comes to...

Doug and Pesach first speak to Tali Shalem, CEO of Holy Gems, about the remarkable discovery of precious stones in northern Israel - and the miraculous way they were found, despite the assurances of scientists that they didn't exist. Then they welcome back David Lange of Israellycool.com for the latest from the wacky world of high-profile anti-Semitism. (Roger Waters gets a starring role today; ev...

The biggest issue dominating the headlines in Israel is "Judicial Reform." Yet thet media narrative is that Netanyahu's proposed legislation will threaten Israel's democratic character, and even the most ardent supporters of Israel worldwide are largely ignorant of the issues. With the help of Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, Pesach and Doug clarify the misconceptions, explain what's at stake, and why it s...

On this episode, Doug & Pesach catch up on life and news in Israel. Doug excitedly talks about how his favorite football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, are headed to the Super Bowl! Pesach gives some insights into the recent terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and elsewhere, and explains why everyone - including you - should be praying for rain in Israel.

Pesach flies solo this week and has a wide-ranging conversation with Rev Dr. Dru Johnson of The King's College and the Center for Hebraic Thought in New York. Dr. Johnson shared his journey and passion for teaching Christians how to read the Bible the way it was intended to be read, what he calls "Hebraically." Pesach then asked Dru for his thoughts on the changing attitudes of young Christians ab...

A recent study suggested that over a quarter of young evangelicals think that their pastors harbor antisemitic viewpoints, such as believing that Jews in America have too much power. This may or may not be accurate, but it raises the important question of where such attitudes arise... and the answers are potentially disturbing. Pesach and Doug, along with their good friend Pastor Mikel Lagaras, di...

Doug and Pesach have a great conversation with David Lange of Israellycool.com , a popular website dedicated to debunking anti-Semitic lies about Israel and the Jewish people (with more than just a touch of humor). David shares some highlights from 2022 in the world of anti-Israel propaganda.

After Pesach opens with some thoughts on the recently passed Pope Benedict, Doug and Pesach catch up and discuss the recent death of Doug's grandfather, "Poppop." Doug shares stories and lessons from Poppop's life. Then the discussion turns to the topic of family roles in wake of the death of a patriarch.

Doug and Pesach sit down with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, founder of Soul Shop Studios and a leading public intellectual in the Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Lamm has successfully leveraged new media platforms to spread the message of Biblical faith as a response to the spiritual needs of Gen Z and beyond. While explaining why he is optimistic about what he sees as a new Great Awakening underway, he sh...

Pesach and Doug sit down for a conversation with Rabbi Natan Alexander who does incredible work with men of varying backgrounds, couples trying to better their marriages, and organizations working to improve their security. No matter the arena Rabbi Natan encourages all people to live their lives purposefully, taking responsibility for themselves as well as those around them, and to always remain...

Pesach and Doug tackle the holiday of Hanukkah... but this episode is not about dreidels and potato pancakes. They ask whether the common idea of Hanukkah as "the holiday of religious freedom" might completely miss the point, and whether its actual themes of religious purification and dedication to the God of Israel are ignored by the majority of those who celebrate. You may agree or disagree with...

Doug and Pesach are joined by Lars Enarson, a Bible teacher, theologian, and early leader of the Christian Zionist movement. Lars shares his journey to love of Israel which began in the early 1970s, long before the movement was mainstream. The conversation then turned to points of Christian theology that he believes ought to be reevaluated in our time.  But first, Doug and Pesach open the episode...

Doug and Pesach dive into the Ten Commandments, or as Doug put it, "God's top ten list." On the menu are differences in counting between Christians and Jews, why God introduces Himself as He does, why the Sabbath is featured so prominently, and what the entire order teaches us about how to build a Godly society.

In this episode, Pesach flies solo and has a conversation  with one of America's leading academic theologians, Professor Gerald McDermott. The topic is the long-held Christian position that the church has replaced the Jewish people as God's covenant people. Prof. McDermott explains how this anti-Jewish theology began, why it is wrong, and how Christian thinking is changing regarding the Land of Is...

On this episode Pesach and Doug talk to retired Marine and two time Purple Heart recipient, Jeremiah Hill. Listen as Jeremiah tells us of how God protected him as he was blown up not once but twice. It's an incredible journey of an American war hero whose faith has informed his life.

On the morning after what was supposed to be a RED WAVE, sweeping the Republicans to power, Doug and Pesach ponder the early results. Pesach has questions about the way Americans count ballots, in light of his past experience as a poll watcher and vote counter in Israeli elections. Plus we get into the dynamics of "the Jewish vote" and Pesach shares a Biblical teaching that makes a case for govern...

Pesach, Doug, and our friend Elliott Chodoff discuss the Israeli Election results, who won, who lost, and how likely is it Israel will have Prime Minister Netanyahu again. (Please note that the audio at the beginning of the podcast is a bit faulty; but stick with it, it clears up as the podcast goes on.)

Pesach and Doug talk about the beginning of the Bible and its description of the beginning of all things. These three short chapters tell a story that, depending on the interpretation, leads to extremely significant differences in theology and perspective between Christians and Jews. Listen in as they share, discuss, and ask each other respectful yet challenging questions.

In this episode, Doug expresses his disdain for the Halloween season, Pesach shares a fascinating rabbinic source about Ecclesiastes, and then they're joined by Gidon Ariel of Root-Source.com , an educational initiative aimed at teaching Jewish wisdom to Christians.

Pesach and Doug sat down with Reverend Forbes Matonga of the Methodist church in Zimbabwe, to discuss the future of Christianity in mainline denominations and Christendom at large. As America becomes increasingly secular, the center of Christianity is moving south and east as churches, pastors, and missionaries are being raised up on the continent of Africa.

As Pesach does a deep dive into the mystery of Sukkot as presented in the Bible, Doug wonders what this might mean for his life as a Christian. And the answer is not as simple as you might think.

Pesach and Doug sit down for a conversation around atonement, Yom Kippur, and repentance, and tackle some of the big theological differences between Jews and Christians. What does shedding of blood have to do with atonement? How can fasting make atonement for your sins? What is the difference between repentance and atonement? Can someone else atone for my sins?

It has been a full year of episodes and we thought no better way to celebrate and evaluate then to give our normally silent partner a microphone. Scott has been with us every step of the way and a part of the episodes in the background through editing and production. Hear Scott's favorite episodes and his perspective on what makes Shoulder to Shoulder work as a podcast. Plus: Pesach explains some...

After Pesach raises concerns about how our faith communities prioritize our prayer concerns, we had a chance to sit down with the courageous Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, the fast growing movement of parents who are fighting for the right to control their children's educations across the US. Tiffany shared what issues parents need to be aware of, how to fight back, and the effec...

Doug and Pesach sit down with Erick Stakelbeck, bestselling author and host of The Watchman, TBN's popular news magazine show about Israel. Erick is also TBN's news director and a passionate defender of Israel. Erick shares his personal journey before providing an in-depth update on the dangerous developments facing Israel.