The Jewish Road Podcast

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Let's go to the other side"? In this episode, filmed at the ancient Decapolis city of Susita overlooking the Sea of Galilee, we uncover the deeper significance behind one of Jesus' most familiar journeys.  What appears to be a simple boat ride becomes a powerful picture of God's mission reaching beyond Israel into the Gentile world. Walking through Mark chapters...

What do you do when your homeland is under attack and you're thousands of miles away? In this powerful episode, Dr. Adi Vaxman recounts the unforgettable hours of October 7 and the overwhelming helplessness she experienced as family members entered combat, friends fought for their lives, and Israel faced one of the darkest days in its history. Rather than remaining paralyzed, Adi turned heartbreak...

What if one of Israel’s most significant biblical sites remains largely unknown to modern visitors? In this episode, Ryan Levin introduces listeners to Efrat and Solomon’s Pools, a remarkable Second Temple-era water system that supplied Jerusalem with fresh water for centuries.  Located in the biblical heartland of Judea, these pools tell a story that connects archaeology, Scripture, and modern Is...

What does it mean to stand with Israel when the world seems to be turning against her? In this episode, Aaron Evans shares how October 7th became a turning point that moved him from passive support to active involvement with Friends of the IDF.  As antisemitism surged around the world, Aaron felt compelled to use his voice and resources to support Israel and its defenders. The conversation explore...

What does biblical stewardship actually look like in today’s financial world? In this episode, Evan Liberman shares his journey from California to Israel, why he believes investing is a biblical responsibility, and how Wise Money Israel helps believers think differently about wealth, stewardship, and the future. The conversation explores everything from the Parable of the Talents to diversificatio...

Can Christians and Jewish people rebuild trust after centuries of division? In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Jeff Futers and Laura Delagarde from First Century Foundations share how prayer, relationship, and authentic friendship are opening new doors between Christians and Jewish communities. From supporting believers in Israel to helping Christians rediscover the Jewish roots...

What happens after tragedy strikes? In this powerful episode, Marnix van Ede shares the story behind ZAKA, Israel’s volunteer emergency response organization known for handling some of the most difficult scenes imaginable.  From terror attacks to natural disasters, ZAKA volunteers step into chaos to save lives and honor the dead. Marnix also reflects on his own journey - from growing up in the Net...

Why does the Temple Mount still matter? In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yehuda Glick shares his lifelong mission to restore the Temple Mount as a place of prayer, worship, and unity for all nations.  Drawing from Scripture, history, and personal experience, he explains why Zion is more than a location - it’s a calling. Rabbi Glick also opens up about surviving an assassination attempt because...

What happens when someone decides a legacy is too important to let fade? In this episode, David Peters shares the story behind Ten Boom Coffee and how Corrie ten Boom’s life deeply shaped his family.  What began as a vision for a coffee shop in Jerusalem became something much bigger: a mission centered on remembrance, reconciliation, and standing with the Jewish people. Through stories of the Holo...

What if the way we’ve been taught to read the Bible is missing something essential? In this episode, Sebastiaan Van Wessem shares his journey from traditional church growth thinking into a deeper rediscovery of Scripture’s Jewish foundation. What began as personal tension turned into a theological shift that reframed everything. At the center of that shift is a concept called restorationism - the...

Why do so many people disengage from the Old Testament - especially books like Leviticus? In this episode, Brianna Tittel shares her journey from a struggling faith to a deeper understanding of Scripture as a unified story. What began as frustration turned into discovery when she realized Jesus was reading the Bible very differently than she was. Through that lens, even Leviticus begins to open up...

In a world flooded with information, why does truth feel harder to find? Hillel Fuld shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to one of the most recognizable voices advocating for Israel in the digital space.  After October 7th, everything changed. What was once a growing business became a mission to bring clarity in the middle of confusion. This episode explores the deeper battle behind the head...

What do Iranians actually think about what’s happening right now? In this powerful and personal conversation, Shah Afshar offers a rare insider perspective on life under the Iranian regime and the current conflict involving Israel and the United States. His story challenges assumptions and brings clarity to a complex moment. But this isn’t just political. It’s deeply personal and spiritual. Shah r...

What happens when emergency responders become targets? In this gripping conversation, Uri Shacham of Magen David Adom shares what it means to serve on the front lines of Israel’s most intense moments.  From the horrors of October 7th to ongoing missile attacks, Uri brings listeners into the real-time tension of responding to crisis while under threat. But beneath the chaos is something deeper. A c...

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of challenge, recovery, and renewed calling.  In this special episode, we uncover the ancient story behind Hanukkah - and how it points to the greater miracle still to come.  From a dreidel in ancient Greece to divine doors opening in modern Israel, we explore how God’s covenant faithfulness continues to unfold before our eyes. The Jewish Road is step...

Most people think of Hanukkah as the “Jewish Christmas,” a cultural celebration with candles, dreidels, and chocolate coins. But the real story is far older, far weightier, and far more connected to the story of Jesus than many Christians realize.  Hanukkah is a story about attempted erasure, courageous resistance, and God’s unstoppable commitment to preserve His covenant promises. In this episode...

For many Christians, the divide between the church and the Jewish people feels ancient and immovable. But every divide has a story - and far too often, it’s a story Christians never heard.  In this episode, we sit down with long-time friend and ministry leader Murray Tilles of Light of Messiah Ministries to uncover why Jesus remains such a point of pain for many Jewish families, and why the church...

In a world where Israel is headline news every day, most people are trying to interpret events through a fog of bias, misinformation, and instant reaction culture.  We sat down with longtime Jerusalem-based journalist Nicole Jansezian to ask a simple question that’s not simple at all:  How do we know what’s actually true?  What unfolded was an inside look at the fractured media landscape inside Is...

Most of us learned the Lord’s Prayer before we understood what it was doing. It became a ritual, something recited rather than lived.  But when Jesus’ words are returned to their original world - the Jewish people under Roman rule, the long ache for redemption, the hope of a coming kingdom - the prayer opens up in ways most modern readers have never seen. It becomes less a mantra and more a missio...

Can you question what Israel’s government is doing and still stand with Israel in a biblical way?  Many Christians feel trapped between blind support on one side and hostility on the other. In a noisy moment filled with slogans and hot takes, the conversation needs more covenant, not less. In this episode we step back into the big story of Scripture to separate three things most people blur togeth...

There’s a rising chorus of voices - some hostile, others simply misinformed - claiming that modern Jews aren’t the same people God called His own in Scripture.  In this episode, we sit down with Messianic teacher Mottel Baleston to dismantle the Khazar conspiracy and explore the deeper theological question behind it: Are the Jewish people of today truly the covenant people of Abraham, Isaac, and J...

Why would God restore Israel to the Land if they don’t believe in Jesus? That’s the question many Christians wrestle with - and the one Ezekiel 36 answers head-on. In this wide-ranging conversation with filmmaker and Bible teacher Stephen Briggs of Hatikva Films, we explore the prophetic timeline of Israel’s restoration, the continuity of God’s covenant with Abraham, and the flaws in replacement t...

Why did Paul end his masterpiece in Romans with a promise that “all Israel will be saved”? What does that mean - and has it already happened, or is it still to come? In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Michael Brown, author of Our Hands Are Stained with Blood and host of The Line of Fire, we trace how Romans 9–11 reveals the continuity of God’s plan for Israel and the nations.  Dr. Brown un...

For centuries, a single line from Paul’s letter to the Romans - “not all Israel is Israel” - has been used to rewrite the story of God’s faithfulness.  But was Paul really declaring that the Church replaced Israel? Or was he weeping over his people, trusting that God’s promises still stand? This episode takes a deep look into Romans 9–11 and Galatians 6, unpacking what Paul meant by “the Israel of...

The story of Jesus doesn’t begin in Bethlehem - it begins in Genesis. Rabbi Jason Sobel joins us to explore how the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, points to one Messiah and one redemptive plan. His new book, Transformed by the Messiah, invites readers to rediscover the power of Scripture as one seamless narrative rather than two disconnected halves. In this episode, we trace how the H...