The Friends of Israel Today

As Christian Zionists we believe it’s important to understand how Israel became a nation in 1948. It wasn’t simply one event but years and years of events, resolutions, and the buying and selling of land that led to the rebirth of Israel—all under the watchful eye of God. Today we’re learning about the San Remo Conference. This important conference did more for Israel than many understand and this...

We are headed halfway across the world this week as we share with you about our exciting ministry in New Zealand! We welcome Simon Lawry, a Friends of Israel ministry representative to the program. Simon shares with us about the new program he has launched in New Zealand called, “Meet at the Mountain” where his team is hosting vacationing Israeli backpackers who are primarily Israeli soldiers. The...

We’re finishing our series where we’re going back to the basics: “How to Read Your Bible.” We thought as we’re all home and have extra time to hopefully spend in God’s Word, this would be an encouragement to you. This week, Chris will walk us through the importance of knowing the context of the Bible. We’ll finish our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from the life of Holocaust survi...

We’re going back to the basics, with our series “How to Read Your Bible.” We thought as we’re all home and have extra time to hopefully spend in God’s Word this would be an encouragement to you. This week, Chris will walk us through the importance of knowing the culture of the Bible. We’ll finish our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic reading from the life of Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher.

Happy Passover and Easter everyone! We know everyone is celebrating in a unique way this year but isn’t it a comfort to know that Jesus died and conquered death? Praise the Lord that we have peace and comfort in knowing our Messiah, Jesus! This week we are starting a new series that we hope will be an encouragement. Chris will be teaching us how to read our Bible. We thought we would go back to th...

It’s one of our favorite episodes: our Israel My Glory magazine in-depth episode. We welcome Tom Simcox, a church representative here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry to talk about the often-overlooked prophet, Elisha. Tom wrote the article, “Chariots of Fire” and he and Chris will walk through the story in 2 Kings 6 where God protected Elisha from the king of Aram. It is an encouraging hi...

We welcome our Executive Director Jim Showers and our North American Ministries Director Steve Herzig to the program. Some of you may have been wondering if the Bible has any hint of a global pandemic like COVID-19 or what it might mean. Are we in the End Times? Are these the birth pangs Scripture talks about? Chris, Jim, and Steve answer those questions and leave all of us with something we need...

When recording this broadcast, the virus, COVID-19 was simply a talking point to many. Today, we are self-quarantined or practicing social distancing. Please know that if you are fearful today, the Maker of our Universe has not moved from His sovereign throne. He cares for you and is not surprised by any of these events. This week on the program, Chris is talking about the U.S. presidential candid...

We’re wrapping up our three-part series on the armor of God this week. Chris focuses on Ephesians 6:18 to break down two key battle plans in our spiritual war against Satan: prayer and remaining alert. We must remember not only to put on the armor God has given us but also to be in constant communication with Him and to be aware of our enemy’s attacks. Stay tuned for Apples of Gold, a dramatic rea...

This week, we continue our series on the armor of God. Chris will take each piece and explain the reason it is vital to our Christian walk. The armor belongs to God but it is our responsibility to put it on. In Ephesians 6:14-17 Paul speaks of the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, sandals of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spir...

There is conflict all over the world. Conflict inside countries, families, even churches. Sometimes we can get so entangled in the details of conflict that we forget that there is something bigger going on that we can’t see, spiritual warfare. We’re starting a three-week study on the Armor of God. Chris is taking us to Ephesians 6 where we’ll learn how God did not leave us here on earth to battle...

Robert Nicholson, founder and executive director of the Philos Project, joins our program this week. His work in bringing Christians to the Holy Land has strengthened thousands in their faith. The Philos Project teaches Christians in the U.S. and Canada what’s really happening in the Middle East while advocating for Israel. This week Robert speaks about the relationship between evangelicals and Is...

If someone asked you to explain what exactly you believe as a Christian, with Scripture, would you be able to give a clear answer? We’ve been spending the last several weeks walking through some foundational beliefs and how you can better understand and explain them. Chris Katulka will wrap-up our series sharing with us on the subject of prophecy and things to come. We’ll finish our program with A...

If someone asked you to explain what exactly you believe as a Christian, with Scripture, would you be able to give a clear answer? We’ve been spending the last several weeks walking through some foundational beliefs and how you can better understand and explain them. Dr. Mike Stallard is back in the studio with Chris to discuss good works and salvation. We’ll finish our program with Apples of Gold...

If someone asked you to explain what exactly you believe as a Christian, with Scripture, would you be able to give a clear answer? We’re spending the next several weeks walking through some foundational beliefs and how you can better understand and explain them. Dr. Mike Stallard is in the studio with Chris to discuss God and His creation. We’ll finish our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic r...

If someone asked you to explain what exactly you believe as a Christian, with Scripture, would you be able to give a clear answer? We’re spending the next several weeks walking through some foundational beliefs and how you can better understand and explain them. Steve Herzig is back in the studio with Chris to discuss Israel and the Church. We’ll finish our program with Apples of Gold, a dramatic...

If someone asked you to explain what exactly you believe as a Christian using Scripture, would you be able to give a clear answer? We’re spending the next several weeks walking through some foundational beliefs and how you can better understand and explain them. Steve Herzig is back in the studio with Chris for the next two weeks to discuss Jesus and the Word and Israel and the Church. We’ll finis...

Happy New Year everyone! We are kicking off our first new program of 2020 with some news from Israel. Were you aware the Israeli people are headed to the polls for the third time to vote on a new Prime Minister? What are the issues in Israel and how can they unify? Chris will give some perspective on that and also encourage us the new year to take a look at where we find our worth. Is it in yourse...

We take a deeper look into Jewish life this week as we continue the study on the diaspora, the scattering of the Jewish people all around the world beyond the land of Israel. We’ll see why fence laws were made by Jewish leaders and how Jesus responded to these man made laws. Then we’ll learn about a Jewish rabbi in the 13th century that made Jewish life easier for those living among the Gentiles....

If you asked an Israeli where their family is from, many would answer Europe and the United States. But did you know that there are also Jewish people living in Botswana, Uruguay, and even Japan? This week Chris will explain the diaspora, the scattering of the Jewish people all around the world beyond Israel. He’ll answer the questions - why has God allowed this dispersion?..and what is God doing...

It’s time for Hanukkah! We’re continuing our discussion this week with Steve Herzig, North American Director here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. Steve grew up in an orthodox Jewish home and brings a personal perspective to the Jewish holidays. This week he and Chris are discussing if and how believers in Jesus can celebrate Hanukkah. We will also hear Apples of Gold and news surrounding...

Hanukkah and Christmas falls on the same week this year! And this week we are talking all things Hanukkah. We welcome Steve Herzig, North American Director here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry to the program. Steve grew up in an orthodox Jewish home and brings a personal perspective to Jewish holidays. He and Chris will discuss everything from how to pronounce Hanukkah to why the Feast of...

This week, our executive producer Steve Conover sits down with our host Chris Katulka to talk about an article Chris wrote in Israel My Glory magazine entitled, “Home to Eden.” We’ll learn how Greek philosophy crept into Christian beliefs of heaven and what believers in Jesus really have to look forward to when we die. We hope this encourages you as we celebrate Emmanuel, God with us this month.

We welcome Trevor Stewart-Sweet to the program this week. Trevor is one of our representatives in the United Kingdom. History shows that the UK has been a friend to Israel and the Jewish people, but will this friendship last? We’ll then go back in history and hear a fascinating story about a Jewish man who defied the odds and became England’s Prime Minister. We’ll also hear news surrounding Israel...

Today we have the ability to hear and see what is going on all around the world. In ancient times however, they didn’t have that luxury. One way empires were able to get the news of the day out to people was through currency. We welcome Peter Colón to the program today. Peter is a Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry representative and will explain how coins of ancient times told stories when they we...