The FOI Equip Podcast

👨‍🏫 Teacher: Dr. Will Varner, Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition (The Master’s University)   📥 Want more resources to go along with the class? Visit foiequip.org and become an FOI Equipper!   📝 Class Description: 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...

👨‍🏫 Teachers: Dr. Tim Sigler, Steve Herzig, Lorna Simcox   📥 Want more resources to go along with the class? Visit foiequip.org and become an FOI Equipper!   📝 Class Description: 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 a...

👨‍🏫 Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson, Pastor Emeritus of Denton Bible Church   📥 Want more resources to go along with the class? Visit foiequip.org and become an FOI Equipper!   📝 Class Description: 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 deep...

👨‍🏫 Teacher: Pastor Tommy Nelson, Pastor Emeritus of Denton Bible Church   📥 Want more resources to go along with the class? Visit foiequip.org and become an FOI Equipper!   📝 Class Description: 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 deep...

Teacher: Tom Simcox, FOI Church Ministries Training Coordinator Class   Description: 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...

Teacher: Tom Simcox, FOI Church Ministries Training Coordinator Class   Description: 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...

Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace, Senior Research Professor of NT Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (csntm.org)   Class Description: You’ve probably heard some of the popular objections to the New Testament: “We don’t have the originals,” or “The manuscripts all contradict each other.” These questions have been around a long time—and Dr. Dan Wallace has spent decades studying them. In this class, we’...

Friends of Israel Panel: Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner, and Bruce Scott   Class Description: In recent days, well-known voices—even some trusted by Christians—have begun questioning Israel’s place in God’s plan and whether the Bible really calls us to bless the Jewish people. It’s time to respond. Join Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, and Cameron Joyner as they examine and answer popular arguments raised by figu...

Friends of Israel Panel: Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner, and Bruce Scott   Class Description: In recent days, well-known voices—even some trusted by Christians—have begun questioning Israel’s place in God’s plan and whether the Bible really calls us to bless the Jewish people. It’s time to respond. Join Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, and Cameron Joyner as they examine and answer popular arguments raised by figu...

Teacher: Dr. Joe Zhakevich, Professor at The Master's Seminary   Class Description: Did you know there’s a single word in the Old Testament that shows up more than 250 times—yet no English translation can fully capture its meaning? That word is Hesed. Since it’s one of the key words used to describe God’s character, understanding Hesed is essential. In this course, Dr. Joe Zhakevich, an expert in...

Teacher: Gabe Penfield, FOI Equip Manager Class Description: Christmas is here, and with it comes the hustle and bustle of the season. In the midst of this season, have you taken time to ponder the child you’re celebrating? Isaiah 9:6 speaks of a child who would bring joy, hope, and peace to a weary world. This child is described with four incredible names — names that reveal His divine power and...

Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods President of Chafer Theological Seminary Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church   Class Description: What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer. In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll...

Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods President of Chafer Theological Seminary Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church   Class Description: What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer. In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll...

Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods President of Chafer Theological Seminary Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church   Class Description: What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer. In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll...

Teacher: Sivan Oved Class   Description: On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing over 1,200 people and abducting more than 250 civilians. For countless Jewish people, this day is etched into memory—and it should be for all of us. Sivan Oved was there and witnessed the horrors firsthand. Join us as she shares her personal account of that day and reflects on how life in Israel h...

Teacher: Dr. Will Varner Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition (The Master’s University)   Class Description: Ask nearly any Jewish believer what led them to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, and they’ll likely mention Isaiah 53. But is this passage truly pointing to Jesus Christ? If you've ever wrestled with that question, this two-part class is for you. Join Dr. Will Varner as he car...

Teacher: Dr. Will Varner Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition (The Master’s University)   Class Description: Ask nearly any Jewish believer what led them to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, and they’ll likely mention Isaiah 53. But is this passage truly pointing to Jesus Christ? If you've ever wrestled with that question, this two-part class is for you. Join Dr. Will Varner as he car...

Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization   Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the...

Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization   Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the...

Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization   Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the...

Teacher: Dr. Michael Rydelnik Vice President & Professor of Jewish Studies & Bible, Moody Bible Institute Class   Description:For many years, Israel anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, with the Hebrew Scriptures containing many prophecies about Him. But what if we’ve been missing something? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, renowned professor at Moody Bible Institute, believes two key passages are...

Teacher: Dr. Michael Rydelnik Vice President & Professor of Jewish Studies & Bible, Moody Bible Institute Class   Description:For many years, Israel anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, with the Hebrew Scriptures containing many prophecies about Him. But what if we’ve been missing something? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, renowned professor at Moody Bible Institute, believes two key passages are...

Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center   Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its messa...

Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center   Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its messa...

Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center   Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its messa...