The Friends of Israel Today

How did we get here? That’s a question we ask many times throughout our lives, but this week we put that question to the church. What factors shaped the early church and the tenets it has passed on to us today? From its Jewish beginnings to its shift to Gentile growth and the influence of Greek and Roman culture woven in, the church has a fascinating origin that we should know to better understand...

Put your theological thinking cap on this week as we talk about the history of Christian doctrine! Dr. Michael Svigel joins our show this week to talk about how doctrine was developed in the early church. His insight is incredibly necessary—modern evangelicals as a whole are struggling to understand biblical truth. Through this interview covered over the next two weeks, you’ll be able to arm yours...

If you have any interest in Jewish holidays, the latest issue of Israel My Glory is perfect for you! It takes apart each of Israel’s seven biblical feasts in a meaningful way that will educate and entertain you. This week’s radio program spotlights Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, with a one-on-one interview with Tom Simcox, who shares the basic and bonus details of his article on the subject. We...

Happy 100th Day! Naftali Bennett, Israel’s new prime minister, just finished his first 100 days in office this week. Chris offers a helpful breakdown of the challenges Bennett is facing and the actions he’s taken to strengthen Israel. From his meeting with U.S. President Biden to his plans to curb the coronavirus to his intentions to offer Gaza aid without seeing it fall into the hands of Hamas, B...

Wishing you could visit Israel today? Many of us definitely are! But as we wait for travel to Israel to pick up again, we think of our friends like Roni Houbani, one of our tour guides through Israel on our Up to Jerusalem trips. Along with our executive director, Jim Showers, Roni talks with Chris this week about his career as a tour guide, how the pandemic has changed his work, his friendships w...

Journey with us to Argentina this week as we hear the amazing work Dr. Juan Carlos Espinoza is doing with the Friends of Israel in the Lord’s name! He operates our free medical clinic in the heart of Buenos Aires, a city with a significant Jewish community, to reach many people with physical healing and spiritual regeneration through God’s Word.

God dwells with believers today through the Holy Spirit. But the best is yet to come! One day Jesus will return to Earth on the Mount of Olives, and we will live with Him in the New Jerusalem. This week’s program is a sweet reminder of what we have to look forward to with the Lord when this life is past. Enjoy this exciting conclusion to our 6-week Kidron saga, and understand the awe-inspiring tru...

The Israelites knew how special it was to experience God’s presence. It was a rare privilege only accessible through the ancient Tabernacle and Temple. But today, God has made a way for all people to dwell in His presence—through His Holy Spirit! This beautifully personal relationship we can have with God is this week’s focus, part 5 of our 6-week Kidron saga. If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ,...

Have you heard it said that a house is not a home without loved ones? In the same way, a building is nothing more than a building without the Lord’s presence inside it. That was Israel’s issue when the second Temple was built. God’s glory was missing, but hope was right around the corner. Though His glory departed from them, it would come back again in a way—and a Person—the Israelites were not ex...

What would you give to spend time in God’s presence? King David had a dream of building a permanent home for the presence of the Lord, so Solomon constructed the spectacular Temple to do just that. Just like the Tabernacle, which we studied in part 2 of our Kidron saga, the Temple gave the Israelites a place to dwell with God. The problem? Israel wasn’t in a right relationship with God. Find out w...

What comes to mind when you think of the book of Job? Despair? Pain? Faithfulness? Here’s one thing you might not often link to this book: the gospel. Yet the Good News is pictured throughout the story of Job’s life, and his hope in his Redeemer is a lesson for all of us. Friends of Israel Field Representative Paul Pierce wrote an encouraging Israel My Glory magazine article on this very subject,...

When we think about being with God, usually we’re thinking of the Rapture—going up to meet Him. But in Exodus, the Israelites had the privilege of enjoying God’s presence on Earth. He came down to them! His method of dwelling with the Israelites, through a cloud on the Tabernacle, is our focus this week in part 2 of our 6-part series on the Kidron Valley. Learn about how the Israelites could behol...

History and prophecy converge in this week’s study of the Garden of Eden! It kicks off the first of 6 weeks studying the Kidron Valley, located in Jerusalem between Mount Moriah and the Mount of Olives, perhaps the two most important mountains in the world. Join with us today to learn all about Eden—God’s purposes for it, what it meant for mankind, and how it points to the future that believers ea...

Being a witness for the Lord requires being ready to share His gospel at any moment. Ty Perry, our field representative in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a wonderful example of that truth. Through the Lord’s leading and the Jewish people He placed in his life, Ty had the tremendous opportunity to be used by God to change lives with His Word. Ty talks with Chris about those remarkable experiences this week...

We hope you’re getting excited for our online conference! It’s coming to your screens from July 18–20, and this week’s program brings you a sneak peek of what you can look forward to. The Friends of Israel’s Executive Director Jim Showers sits down with Chris this week to share his heart for the theme of this year’s conference: Jerusalem in Prophecy. Then Chris profiles Israel’s new prime minister...

Do you know what all great teams have in common? Unity. When many people of different backgrounds work together for a common goal, the results are perfect. Unity is the theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Today you’ll learn why this unity is the reason we are all eligible to receive God’s greatest gift. Discover why the book of Ephesians is such a source of encouragement and a reminder of the...

Riots in the streets. Money-hungry businesses. Persecution of Christians. As modern as these issues sound, this week we’re studying one city that experienced all of these at the same time about 2000 years ago. We’re opening up a 2-week study on the book of Ephesians, starting with a passage from Acts that tells us just who Paul was dealing with when he travelled through Ephesus. This lesson is an...

Did you know there are psalms dedicated to Jesus the Messiah written long before He came to Earth? If you joined us for last week’s program, you know that Psalm 2 is one of those psalms that teaches about the Messiah’s ultimate authority. This week brings us to another Messianic psalm: Psalm 72, a passage that teaches us how the Messiah is a righteous King that we can trust. With added insight fro...

Some think Jesus is only present in the New Testament, that His deity can’t be proven by the Old Testament. Yet by using only the book of Psalms, you can learn exactly who Jesus is: Israel’s Messiah, our King, and the Son of God! Dr. Charlie Dyer has written extensively on the subject, and he joined our show to share the fruit of his labor with us, adding insight into the beloved psalms that testi...

Every believer has a unique love story with the gospel. Its truth changes lives in unbelievable ways, bringing people from every background and experiences to a saving knowledge of Jesus. The gospel is the focus of the latest issue of Israel My Glory, and our program brings you the highlights of this issue! Editor-in-chief Lorna Simcox joins us for some exclusive notes from the behind-the-scenes p...

The whole world’s attention has been on Israel in recent days, but most people really don’t know the important facts about the nation. But thanks to our special guest this week, you can get the full scoop! If you tuned in last week, you heard Joel Rosenberg speaking about Israeli politics and the present and future of Israel and the United States’ relationship. This week he shares his biblical exp...

What in the world is going on in Israel? That’s the question we put to Joel Rosenberg, New York Times best-selling author and CEO and founder of the Joshua Fund. In our exclusive interview with him, Joel shares Israel’s current political climate, the Jewish nation’s relationship with the United States and the Biden administration, and what might be next in the Israel-U.S. relationship. Come back n...

How can we be excited for the end of the world? Because we’re talking about God putting an end to the sin nature that has infected the entire universe. Our world, once perfectly made by God, is an evil place, and our culture reflects it. But the Lord will put an end to this rebellion, and Chris shows us what that looks like from Revelation 17 and 18 this week. Find courage and hope in this study,...

We hope you’re ready for a heavy topic this week: the end of the world! Don’t worry—Chris makes it easy to follow through this 2-week study of Revelation 17 and 18. Though we know there will be a dramatic end to the physical earth, our focus is on a different aspect of the world, and it’ll change how you understand these crucial, amazing chapters of Revelation. Tune in for this most crucial study...

When you think of the most poverty-stricken areas of the world, Eastern Europe might not be the first place to come to mind. Yet it’s in these nations that Jewish people struggle and suffer the effects of the Holocaust and communism decades after they ended. This is exactly where God has called our ministry to be! Chris interviews Dan Price, assistant to the director of International Ministries, t...