The Friends of Israel Today

Meet Pastor A! As one of our ministry representatives in Israel, Pastor A is an inspiration to many as he shares the truth of the Messiah and God’s Word in the Holy Land. He joins the show this week to speak about his powerful testimony of salvation, his heart for ministering to kids and teens, the church in Israel, and living a life for Jesus while enduring a war. Don’t miss this exciting and val...

The Day of the Lord, the “man of lawlessness,” and widespread apostasy—there’s a lot going on in 2 Thessalonians! We conclude our 3-part series on 2 Thessalonians by taking a look at the “man of lawlessness”—the Antichrist. His spirit has been at work since Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, but it is restrained by our great helper: the Holy Spirit! Study this epistle with us, and let the Lord shape...

Many Thessalonians in Paul’s day believed the great and terrible Day of the Lord had already come. But since our understanding of God’s Word affects how we live, Paul knew he needed to teach the Thessalonians correct doctrine right away! In part 2 of our series on 2 Thessalonians, Chris explains Paul’s prophetic teaching about the coming apostasy in the last days and why believers need to know wha...

You may have heard it said that as much as one-third of the Bible is prophecy. But this week, Chris challenges us to consider that the entire Bible is actually prophecy! We open a 3-week study on the book of 2 Thessalonians by taking a look at how persevering through persecution ties to prophecy concerning God’s divine judgment. Be confident this week that God hears you, knows you, and cares for y...

Antisemitism is a serious, deep-reaching issue today—and it’s closer to you than you may think. Ty Perry, assistant to The Friends of Israel’s director of North American Ministries, joins Chris this week to discuss anti-Zionism, campus protests against Israel, the dual physical and spiritual nature of Jewish hatred, and more. Ty covers real-life instances of antisemitism in his regular column in I...

Do you love a good origin story? If you appreciate learning what made someone who they are, you’ll enjoy this week’s show about The Friends of Israel’s origin story! We take you back to 1938, to the days of Nazi Germany and the violence perpetrated against Jewish people on Kristallnacht, to set the stage for the courageous actions of American Christian men and women who believed in God’s covenant...

In May, 16 young adults traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites as part of The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) training program, Encounter. Their trip gave them a sobering perspective on the horrors the Jewish people faced during the Holocaust and helped them deepen their love for God’s Chosen People. Ty Perry, Timothy Rabinek, and Alyssa Ruddell, three of FOI’s leaders on Encounter, join our show...

Jesus’ epic showdown with a demon-possessed man put His power and identity on display in the book of Luke. Though the confrontation fits into just a few verses, it shows us Jesus’ Messianic ministry and ability to free people both from demons and from sin. He does the same thing today for all who believe in Him, so we should share about our Savior with those around us today! Join us this week for...

You won’t be surprised to know Jesus is the Holy One of God, but you might be surprised to learn who else is called a Holy One of God. You might also be surprised that those who called Jesus the Holy One were the apostle Peter… and satanic demons. What does this title for Jesus tell us about our Savior? Join us for part 1 of our 2-part series on the Holy One of God for another biblical perspective...

Why is antisemitism dismissed in a way that other forms of racism are not? What makes hatred of the Jewish people so palatable? This week, David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, speaks about the growth of global antisemitism, analyzing the role of politics in Jewish hatred from college campuses to city streets. Gain a deeper understanding of the troubling reasons for...

After studying over the past two weeks how God’s physical manifestation dwelled with His Chosen People, we conclude our 3-part series on God’s glory by studying Jesus, God’s physical presence who dwelled among humanity. After God’s substance left the Temple before its destruction and went out through the Mount of Olives, Jesus came to Earth and fulfilled many prophecies that validate His divinity....

As Christians, we praise God for His glory—but what exactly is God’s glory? In part 2 of our series on God’s glory, His physical substance, we take a look at a healthy fear of and love for it through two of King David’s interactions with the Lord: 1) bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and 2) seeking to build the Temple. David learned memorable lessons about how to revere God’s glory and...

We often praise God for and speak about His incomparable glory. But do you really know what His glory is? Chris kicks off a 3-week series on God’s glory beginning in the book of Exodus when the glory of God physically appeared before Moses and dwelled with the Israelites. In His great love and mercy for the Israelites, God made a way to dwell in His glory with sinful humanity. Listen to this week’...

Why does Israel face tremendous hostility from its neighbors? The answer runs much deeper than politics. Chris Katulka gives a clear picture of Israel’s enemies as he discusses his article “Israel’s Never-Ending Struggle” from our latest issue of Israel My Glory magazine with Steve Conover this week. From Hamas and Hezbollah to Iran and Lebanon, Israel has no shortage of oppressors. But Israel wil...

Last week we studied examples from Jesus’ life that demonstrate that He was undeniably a Zionist. But in light of Jesus’ death and resurrection, can we still consider Him a Zionist today? To answer this question, Chris takes a look at the disciples’ final question to Jesus: “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). Jesus’ answer is the key to evaluating His case as a...

As anti-Zionism spreads throughout the world, threatening to separate the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland, Christians are faced with an important question about their faith: Was Jesus a Zionist? In part 1 of our series answering this question, Chris digs into the Gospels to consider what the connection between the land of Israel and the Jewish people meant to our Savior. As we examine...

The creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was truly a miracle. But how does a nation starting with almost nothing become prosperous? The story behind its journey is fascinating! Chris teaches a captivating history lesson on the growth of the State of Israel on this week’s show. As you learn the fine details about the fledgling nation’s refugee, housing, and economic crises, you’ll see how God us...

Jeff and Arlene Berg have devoted their lives to serving God’s Chosen People—and their lives provide unbelievable inspiration for us to do the same! The scope of their ministry and their compassion for the Jewish people has earned them a reputation throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as true friends of Israel. Jeff and Arlene join Chris this week to discuss their ministry opportunities and tell s...

Do you know the meaning behind the Passover Seder’s unique practices? Whether you’re curious about the Haggadah, the zeroa, or the maror, you’ll find answers to your Passover questions in this week’s broadcast! Chris walks us through the major elements of the Passover Seder—the lamb, the unleavened bread, and the bitter herbs—and their biblical significance. Both Jewish and Christian listeners wil...

Last Saturday night, for the first time ever, Iran attacked Israel from its own soil with a barrage of drones and missiles. What should we make of this brazen attack? In an interview with Steve Conover immediately after the assault, Friends of Israel Executive Director Jim Showers offered an informed look at Iran’s motives and tactics and what may lie next for Israel, and he framed the larger conf...

Is the Jewish-Palestinian conflict in Israel blown out of proportion, or is it as hostile as it sounds? Justin Kron, founding director of the Kesher Project, which connects the church to its Jewish roots, joins our show this week to share about his film Hope in the Holy Land, a unique documentary that follows an American Christian through Israel, capturing the complex relationship between Israeli...

God’s wonderful plan of redemption stretches to everything in creation, but Israel is the key to its fulfillment! The Friends of Israel’s Executive Director Jim Showers provides an excellent study of the importance of Israel’s reconciliation in our latest issue of Israel My Glory. On this week’s show, he shares insight into key teachings from Scripture that will help you understand why Israel matt...

Have you ever imagined how Jesus must have felt the night before His crucifixion? Sometimes we lose sight of the excruciating pain and suffering Jesus experienced on our behalf. This Easter, let’s put ourselves in His position to better appreciate the cost of our redemption. Chris shares an important message from Psalm 22, reminding us that Jesus was abandoned by those closest to Him and left to s...

While most of us grieve for Israelis who suffered horrific violence on October 7, 2023, we can never fully understand their experiences. To provide a true picture of the awful reality of what happened on October 7, Ronit Glaser, an Israeli mother of two young girls and a dispatcher for Magen David Adom, joins our show to share her firsthand account of that brutal day. Listen to this week’s show to...

If you remember one thing from our study of God’s covenant with King David, remember that it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus! This week we conclude our five-part series on the Davidic covenant with our focus on the ties between King David and Jesus, the King of kings. As believers in Jesus, we anticipate His Second Coming, which will establish the permanent kingly dynasty God promised Davi...