The Munther Isaac Podcast

In this second episode of The Church, Israel, and the Jewish people, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac confronts the weaponization of antisemitism, clearly distinguishing between genuine anti-Jewish hatred and legitimate moral criticism of Israeli state policies, occupation, and the devastating crisis in Gaza. Highlighting marginalized, non-Zionist Jewish human rights organizations and prophetic voices, Munt...

In part one of this episode, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac addresses the critical topic of antisemitism with moral clarity, drawing largely from his book The Other Side of the Wall. Speaking from his unique perspective as a Palestinian theologian, he invites listeners to approach this topic with humility and honesty. Ultimately, this discussion aims to reframe how Christians view their Jewish neighbors t...

Too often, scripture is used to justify violence in Palestine-Israel. In this podcast episode, Pastor Munther Isaac explores how biblical concepts of land covenant have been misappropriated and weaponized to deny the humanity and rights of Palestinians.

Pastor Munther Isaac examines Pope Leo XIV's powerful first encyclical, and its challenges to theological assumptions that have long justified Christian support for war. Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more visit: https://bipj.org/

Pastor Munther Isaac responds to the recent attack on a nun in Jerusalem. Israel claims that it's a safe haven for Christians in the Middle East. We all know that's not true. Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more, visit https://bipj.org .

Over the last 3 years, renowned Evangelical ethicist and author Russell Moore has written multiple articles that reveal glaring disregard to the lives and dignity of the Palestinians, and ignorance about the situation in Palestine/Israel. Palestinian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds! Support the work we're doing here by becoming a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at ht...

Palestinian pastor and Theologian Munther Isaac offers some reflections on the on-going US-Israeli war on Iran, and offers a historical and Biblical alternative grounded in faith and peacemaking. ✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com. When registering use the coupon code ATD25...

Daniel Bannoura, PhD, is joined by Palestinian pastor and theologian Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Dr. Tony Deik to respond to the controversial conversation between Tucker Carlson and the U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com....

Israeli prime minister Netanyahu keeps claiming that Israel is a safe-haven for Christians. Is that true? Palestinian Christian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds to these claims. Rev. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah, Palestine. He is also the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Check out www.new.bipj.org for more....

Rev. Munther Isaac is joined by Daniel Bannoura and Tony Deik to discuss a problematic recent article published at The Gospel Coalition. The article titled "Beyond Slogans: A Christian Perspective on Gaza" peddles in distortions and harmful rhetoric that obfuscates the situation in Palestine and the experience of Palestinian Christians. To read the article: https://www.thegospelcoalition...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Pastor Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Tony Deik discuss the controversial interview between Tucker Carlson and US senator Ted Cruz where Cruz argued that Christians are commanded, based on Genesis 12:3, to support and “bless” the political state of Israel. Munther and Tony respond to Cruz’s claims and give a proper explanation of G...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Dr. Jack Sara gives a Palestinian evangelical leader responds to statements made by prominent American evangelical leaders and gives a strong rebuke to American Christian Zionism. Rev. Dr. Jack Sara is the President of Bethlehem Bible College. Born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jack studied at Bethlehem Bible College after co...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Xavier Abu Eid discuss explains the Nakba, and its impact on Palestinians Christians past and present. Xavier Abu Eid , Palestinian Christian political analyst and historian.  He is the author of Rooted in Palestine. Palestinian Christians and the Struggle for National Liberation 1917 to 2004 . Currently writing his PhD thesis on Palestinian...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther Isaac and Rifat Kassis discuss the story of the Kairos Palestine document, the kairos movement, and theology of Kairos Palestine, and its relevance And importance today after the Gaza genocide. Rifat Kassis is the General Coordinator of Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice , being one of its founding members.  In 1991,...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther Isaac and Dalia Qumsieh discuss the ongoing violations of Palestinian human rights, the current situation in the West Bank, and the impact of the military occupation on Palestinian Christians. They tackle the pressing issue: why are Palestinian Christians leaving the West Bank? Dalia Qumsieh is a human rights lawyer, specializin...

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther and Salim Munayer discuss Salim’s latest book Reconciling Justice: Concepts of Justice in the Multi-religious contexts of Palestine/Israel , and the notion of justice and reconciliation in the midst of genocide and ethnic cleansing from a biblical perspective. Salim Munayer is the founder and president emeritus of Musalaha, a fa...

In the inaugural episode of the "Christ the Checkpoint Podcast", Rev. Munther Isaac sits down with Palestinian theologian Yohanna Katanacho to discuss the biblical Christ-centered understanding of the land. Katanacho emphatically argues that Christ is the center of God's work with humanity, including the land. Rev. Yohanna Katanacho is a Palestinian Israeli evangelical professor of B...