The Jewish Road Podcast

When evil boasts, truth must bear witness. After a screening of October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater, we sat down with co-creator, Justin Kron, and Israeli believer, David Boskey, for an unfiltered Q&A. The conversation traces the long arc leading to October 7, why the online narrative flipped overnight, and how followers of Jesus should respond with...

We don’t know the problem we have: reading the Bible at the surface. English translations are trustworthy, but they flatten words that Hebrew infused with density, imagery, and connection. We end up missing layers of meaning that would transform how we live. In this conversation, we explore what happens when Hebrew cracks open the text.  Familiar words you thought you understood suddenly leap off...

Galatians 3 has done a lot of heavy lifting in modern theology. Some say it proves everything is now “spiritual,” that Israel was folded into the church and the land promise dissolved. We open the text and ask: is that what Paul actually says? Paul’s concern is rescue, not replacement. He confronts the claim that Gentiles need the works of the law to belong. By returning to Abraham, he shows that...

The question of Israel’s chosenness isn’t abstract - it’s foundational.  If God’s covenant with Abraham is conditional, then Israel’s future and even our own assurance in Christ are uncertain. But if it’s unconditional, then God’s faithfulness to Abraham secures hope for us all. In this episode, Ron and Matt Davis trace the Abrahamic covenant from Genesis 12, 15, and 17. They unpack the ancient co...

For many Christians, the ground feels like it’s shifting under their feet. You grew up hearing “pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” then watched trusted voices say, “the church is the new Israel.” Add the noise of social feeds and the headlines of 2025, and it’s easy to wonder who to trust. In this new season, our theme is Still Chosen: Dispelling the Israel Delusion. Matt and Ron open the Scripture...

What happens when a quiet Canadian pastor steps into the rising tide of global antisemitism? Chris Byberg isn’t looking to be a hero. He’s looking to be a friend. A friend to rabbis. A friend to Jewish neighbors. A friend who refuses to stay silent. In this gripping conversation, Chris shares his personal transformation - from growing up in a Jewish neighborhood to standing on the front lines of s...

What does it mean to stand in the land of Israel with the heart of a father? In this episode, Messianic leader and pioneer Eitan Shishkoff shares his journey from the Jesus Movement in California to planting communities of faith in the Galilee.  Through decades of ministry among Israeli Jews and returning immigrants, Eitan has carried a consistent call: to embody the spirit of Elijah by turning he...

What’s it like to live on the frontlines of biblical prophecy and modern warfare? In this gripping conversation, we are joined by Dan Eshed, a third-generation Israeli and IDF soldier who shares firsthand what life is like just an hour from Gaza.  From serving in Gaza and Lebanon to navigating the heartbreak of hostages, Dan reveals the deeply human and spiritual layers of Israel’s ongoing fight f...

What if ministry looked like backpacks and diapers instead of pulpits and programs? In this conversation with Josh Roberts of Qashar Ministries, we explore the simple but powerful ways God is blessing the Jewish people in Israel through small, faithful acts of love. Josh shares the story of Qashar’s work in empowering Messianic believers on the ground in Israel - knitting ministries together, equi...

What if you’ve been reading the Bible in black and white… when it was meant to be in technicolor? David Mack, founder of BLAC Ministries (Biblical Learning and Application Community), joins Matt and Ron to share how discovering the Jewishness of Jesus transformed his walk and his teaching.  From a life-changing encounter with Arnold Fruchtenbaum to building global discipleship resources translated...

Jerusalem isn’t just a city - it’s the heartbeat of history.  In this episode, recorded on the eve of Jerusalem Day, Amir Mor, a seasoned tour guide and native Israeli, walks us through the story of Jerusalem like few can.  From King David’s capital to Montefiore’s daring vision, from the Six-Day War to October 7th, Amir shares not only the triumphs but the traumas that have shaped Israel’s soul....

From White House briefings to the streets of Jerusalem, William Koenig has seen prophecy and politics collide.  In this episode, he shares a front-row account of how world leaders unknowingly advance biblical timelines, the media’s war on Israel, and the spiritual battle shaping public opinion. It’s a sweeping journey - spanning history, geopolitics, and the promises of God - that calls believers...

What happens when a boy grows up in the crossfire of Lebanon’s civil war, trains in Israel’s military camps, and survives a bomb blast by a miracle? Pastor Pierre Altuna’s life is a mix of danger, loss, and unexpected grace. From being kidnapped by the PLO to fighting Hezbollah, his story is filled with moments where death seemed certain - until God intervened. But this is more than a soldier’s me...

What happens when a Dutch pastor encounters the living heartbeat of Jerusalem? Sebastiaan van Wessem shares his journey from a seminary-trained, Western lens to a Bible interpreted through first-century Jewish eyes.  From his first trip to Israel to the relaunch of KNGDM Alliance - with Jerusalem at its center - Sebastiaan has been on a mission to unite Jew and Gentile under Messiah. But this visi...

He once burned with hatred for Israel. Now, he’s rebuilding bridges from Nazareth to Jerusalem, from Arabs to Jews, and from division to divine reconciliation. In this riveting episode, Dr. Rev. Saleem Shalash shares his extraordinary journey - raised as a Catholic Arab in Israel, hardened by bitterness, and unexpectedly wrecked by grace. A tragic accident. A voice from heaven. A Bible in his hand...

Jesus wasn’t a Christian. He was a Jew. That truth alone is enough to unravel centuries of misunderstanding - and stir up the spiritual resistance of our age. In this powerful episode, Scott Volk shares his deeply personal journey from being an "ignorant Jewish pastor" to leading a global ministry that blesses both Jews and Arabs in the name of Yeshua.  With passion and clarity, Scott dismantles r...

Is Israel Starving Palestinians? A Firsthand Report from the Border There’s a growing claim in the global media that Israel is blocking food and aid from reaching Palestinians in Gaza. But what’s actually happening on the ground? In this episode, we’re joined by Yair Pinto, an Israeli believer, IDF reservist, and voice on TBN Israel. Yair recently returned from a UN distribution facility near the...

On October 7, 2023, the city of Sderot became one of the first places Hamas unleashed its brutal assault. But right there - in a city riddled with bullet holes, bomb shelters on every corner, and stories of terrorized children - there’s something unexpected: life.  In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Pastor Michael, leader of City of Life Ministries, just steps from the rubble...

While global attention remains locked on Gaza, another atrocity is unfolding across the border in Syria - and almost no one is talking about it.  In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, Matt and Ron Davis speak with Mansor Ashkar, a prominent Israeli Druze leader, to expose the silent ethnic cleansing of the Druze people by radical Sunni factions. These are Israel’s allies - men who serve in t...

What happens when Christians fall in love with Israel - not just the idea, but the land, the people, and yes...the wine?  In this episode, Matt and Ron welcome Daniel and Alana Elliott, founders of Israeli Good Wine, to tell a story that starts in the rocky hills of Samaria and ends with something far deeper than just a good vintage. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel led Daniel to rethink his theol...

We sat down at the Sea of Galilee with an Israeli special forces commander just hours after he returned from the front lines in Gaza. What followed wasn’t just a conversation - it was a collision of war, faith, and the kingdom of God.  In this powerful and emotional episode, we talk about everything from blowing up terror tunnels and rescuing hostages to the unseen spiritual battle raging behind t...

What happens when a Muslim from Iran meets Jesus in America - then watches his homeland go to war with Israel?  Shah Afshar was born and raised in Iran, shaped by a shame-based culture, a devout Muslim family, and the pressure to uphold family honor. But everything changed when he encountered a group of joyful American college students and heard the name of Jesus - not as a prophet, but as Savior....

The ground is shaking beneath Israel. And most of the world isn’t paying attention. Fresh off a 17-day trip through the land - along war-torn borders and ancient prophetic fault lines - we return with a warning: something is building.  The people are exhausted. The hostages are still missing. Iran is preparing for war. And while embassies evacuate, the Church scrolls past in silence. This episode...

Joseph was thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Locked in prison. But God had a plan - a plan bigger than anyone could see. A plan that would save his people.  Sound familiar? Joseph isn’t just a historical figure - he’s a foreshadowing of the Messiah.  From his betrayal by his own brothers to his rise to power in Egypt, every detail points to something greater. His story echoes through time - st...

Silence has never stopped evil - it only fuels it. We've seen it before. Nazi Germany. 9/11. Tehran, 1979.  And now, once again, the world is looking away. As thousands are slaughtered in Syria, as anti-Semitism spreads like wildfire, and as Israel faces existential threats, the silence is deafening. In this episode, we unpack the ancient and modern battle against the Jewish people - and why the s...