The Red Alert Report

This episode features pastor, author, and InGrace TV host Jim Scudder Jr. discussing his timely book, The Spiritual War Against Israel . In a moment when confusion about Israel is growing — even within the church — Jim offers a clear, biblical perspective on why Israel matters today and why standing with the Jewish people remains essential for Christians. Why This Conversation Matters Jim explains...

In this week’s Red Alert Report, Amy Zewe sits down with author, TV Host, and Israel advocate Risto Huvila to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing the Middle East today: the future of Jerusalem. Risto is the founder of the Pro‑Jerusalem Alliance , a global initiative dedicated to preserving Jerusalem as the undivided, eternal capital of Israel .  Risto shares his powerful journey of faith,...

We invite you to listen to this remarkable new episode of The Red Alert Report —a conversation that reveals the courage, compassion, and unity at the heart of Israel’s emergency medical system. Joining us is Gila Zarbiv , an emergency midwife with Magen David Adom , who brings life-saving maternal care into conflict zones, remote communities, and moments of crisis. Her firsthand stories offer a po...

This week’s episode of The Red Alert Report is one that will truly bless and inform you. Aryeh Myers of Magen David Adom’s International Affairs Department—a senior paramedic who witnesses firsthand the physical and emotional toll of Israel’s ongoing crisis- joins us.  Aryeh explains how Magen David Adom is structured and sustained by a global support network, and how its diverse, multicultural te...

This week’s Red Alert Report features a deeply meaningful conversation with Evyatar Cohen —Israeli veteran, tour guide, and one of the leading voices advancing what he calls biblical diplomacy . His work is reshaping how Americans connect with Israel and how Israeli’s can tell their story, not through politics, but through Scripture, shared heritage, and the land! In a time when misunderstanding a...

In this week's Red Alert Report, we are honored to welcome Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, a respected voice in Jewish leadership and a longtime friend of Christian supporters of Israel. His insights could not be more timely—or more needed. In a world flooded with confusion, hostility, and misinformation, Rabbi Weinblatt offers clarity on Jewish identity, the moral imperative to support Israel, and t...

  The Role of Community Engagement in Supporting Israel   In this episode of the Jerusalem Connection Red Alert Report , we explore how community engagement strengthens support for Israel, builds meaningful Jewish‑Christian relationships, and helps combat antisemitism and misinformation in today’s cultural climate.  Our guest, Tamar Pinto , Senior Manager of Educational Content and Community Engag...

This week’s Red Alert Report features Steven Jaffe from Northern Ireland Friends of Israel (follow, like, and share on Facebook). Steven joins us to highlight a deeply concerning incident that received little media coverage—yet indicates the growing danger facing Jewish communities across the United Kingdom.  On March 23, terrorists with suspected ties to Iran targeted Hatzola, a Jewish volunteer...

In this Red Alert episode, we talk with Rachel Simons , founder of Seed & Mill , whose sesame-based brand quietly challenges many of the misconceptions promoted by the BDS movement.  Through food, storytelling, and genuine human connection, Rachel shows a reality far more truthful than the slogans often heard in Western culture. For Christians who care about truth and who stand with the Jewish...

This episode of the Jerusalem Connection Red Alert Report features documentary filmmaker Igal Hecht , our partner in an important new project: Beyond the River . This sweeping documentary series—currently in production with support from The Jerusalem Connection—aims to cut through misinformation and bring clarity to the complex history of the Middle East. In a time when narratives about Israel and...

Exclusive Interview: Paul Calvert on Christianity in the Holy Land In this Red Alert Report, we sit down with Paul Calvert, a UK journalist living in Bethlehem, to unpack the complex and often misunderstood realities facing Christians in Israel, Gaza, and under the Palestinian Authority. This conversation was recorded on February 28, 2026, just hours before Operation Epic Fury began. Its release w...

A Firsthand Look at Life in Israel During Conflict: Experiencing War in Israel with Liz Becker   In this episode, we speak with Liz Becker , co‑founder of Strong Voices for Israel and daughter of a Holocaust survivor, who recently returned from Israel after experiencing the outbreak of war firsthand. Liz shares what daily life looks and feels like under rocket alerts, how Israelis maintain resilie...

In this special episode, we explore the deep biblical connections between Passover and Easter—two celebrations often viewed separately, yet inseparable in their origins and meaning. Rabbi Aaron Allsbrook of Ohav Israel Messianic Congregation joins us to unpack the historical, spiritual, and prophetic links that enrich both Jewish and Christian faith. Rabbi Aaron explains why Passover is the founda...

In this episode, we feature the remarkable testimony of Marziyeh Amirizadeh (President of NewPersia.org), a woman whose journey from oppression in Iran to freedom in America reveals the resilience of faith under fire.  Born just months before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Marziyeh grew up in a society transformed by radical ideology, where children were taught to chant “Death to America” and “Death...

Today’s Red Alert Report episode features a powerful and timely conversation with Amanda Saxton, Young Adult Outreach Coordinator for the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ). If you care about strengthening Christian understanding of Israel—and equipping the next generation to stand for truth—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Amanda shares her remarkable journey of discoverin...

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Michael Beener of City of Life Ministries in Sderot—one of Israel’s most targeted cities. With more than 13,000 rockets fired since 2001 and only 15 seconds to reach shelter, Sderot’s residents live under constant threat. Yet their story is one of faith, resilience, and hope. We’re also joined by Max Simonovsky, Partnership Manager at City of Life, who connect...

Understanding the Current Situation in Israel with Rabbi Shmuel Bowman   Rabbi Shmuel Bowman of Lifeshield joins us today from his bomb shelter in Israel—during an active missile alert—to share firsthand insight into the current crisis and the realities of life under attack.  What We Cover   Daily life in Israel during Operation Epic Fury How Israelis respond to ongoing missile threats The histori...

Red Alert: Why Study the Bible in Israel? A Conversation with the American Christian Trust With Amy Zewe In an age when understanding the roots of our faith is more important than ever, the American Christian Trust is stepping forward with a transformative educational opportunity. Led by Mark Pritchett, this groundbreaking program invites Christians to study Scripture in the land where the biblica...

Today's Red Alert is co-hosted by Amy Zewe and Shelley Neese Reframing the Apostle Paul: A Conversation with Ryan Lambert In this week’s episode, we sit down with Ryan Lambert , author of The Weird Apostle: The Strange Jewish Mission of a Global Game Changer , to explore one of the most misunderstood figures in the New Testament: the Apostle Paul. Ryan’s lifelong fascination with Paul has led...

 Today's Guest: Steven Jaffe, Chair of Northern Ireland Friends of Israel In this episode, we welcome Steven Jaffe, Chair of the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel, joining us from the United Kingdom to shed light on the realities facing the Jewish community in Northern Ireland and the broader region. Steven shares encouraging news: Israel and the Jewish people have many Christian and non-Jew...

  In this episode of The Red Alert Report, we are joined by Aaron Fruh, President of Israel Team Advocates. As a speaker, author, and Bible teacher, Aaron has dedicated his life to advocating for Israel around the world. He brings a powerful message about why remembering the past is essential if we hope to change the present—especially within the Christian community. Aaron explains how Replacement...

Israel has been at war for two years. Could joy return to the birthplace of Jesus? British journalist Paul Calvert, who has lived in Bethlehem for over two decades, joins us to start the 2026 Red Alert Report season to share a firsthand account of Christmas in the sacred city of Bethlehem—where faith, history, and conflict converge. Paul brings encouraging news to start 2026: after two years of wa...

Operation Life in Israel and the Christmas Season   In this special Christmas episode, host Amy Zewe is joined by Sandy Shoshani , director of Be’ad Chaim —an outreach ministry supported by The Jerusalem Connection through Operation Life for Israel . Also joining is Shelley Neese , president of The Jerusalem Connection, for our annual update on how mothers in crisis in Israel are being ministered...

  In this episode, host Amy Zewe sits down with filmmakers Justin Kron (The Kesher Project) and Todd Morehead (Grafted Ministries) to discuss their powerful new documentary: October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre. This unique film explores the causes and consequences of the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel, offering a perspective that goes beyond other important documentaries on the su...

 As the Christmas season approaches, we turn our eyes to Bethlehem—the birthplace of our Savior. British journalist Paul Calvert, who has lived in Bethlehem for over 20 years, joins us with an encouraging update from the “capital of Christmas.” After two years of hardship marked by war and uncertainty, optimism is beginning to resurface in Bethlehem. Tourism is slowly returning, and a celebratory...