The Teacher and the Preacher

Just in time for Christmas, we discuss why Jesus probably wasn’t born anywhere near December 25 and how to overcome the crass commercialism that threatens to obscure the true meaning of Christmas. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--h...

The birth of Peretz is one of the least known stories in the Bible. Yet from Peretz came the lineage that resulted in King David and ultimately the Messiah. Learn about this strangest of stories involving fake identities, a prostitute who isn’t a prostitute, and a dubious pregnancy that managed to change the world. About […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave Mc...

Episode Summary Special guest and veteran security analyst, Elliot Chodoff takes us behind the scenes of Turkey’s recent episode charging two Israeli bus drivers with espionage. There’s more than meets the eye in this Middle East drama involving Turkey’s quest for power, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Israel’s growth as a regional powerhouse. About the Teacher […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a w...

Episode Summary Dave and Harold discuss the “natural” and supernatural miracles of the Hanukkah story. From unlikely military victories to miraculous light to standing up for your values, this story has wonderful lessons to teach us today. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio prog...

Episode Summary Every week, treasures are found while digging underground in Israel – treasures that affirm what we read in the Bible, and beyond. We’ll be discussing some of the recent incredible finds in the Holy Land, some by seasoned archaeologists and some by schoolchildren on field trips. Everything from ancient pottery with inscriptions of […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio...

Episode Summary Dave and Harold bring you another update from Israel. With boots on the ground, we share what’s really happening in the Holy Land, far beyond what appears in the mainstream media. In this episode, we’ll be weighing in on Israel’s showdown with Iran, Israeli tourism opportunities in the Covid era, and even what […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Da...

Episode Summary Guest Jonathan Feldstein and The Preacher talk about “sitting Sheva”. What is it and why should I know about it? Get ready for some amazing insights! Jonathan Feldstein was born and educated in the U.S. and immigrated to Israel in 2004. He is married and the father of six. Throughout his life and […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, ...

Episode Summary After almost two years of Covid restrictions, Israel is opening its doors again to tourists in November. Join us as we speak with Kay Wilson, an Israeli tour guide who specializes in 2nd Temple era and Christian sites, about the many wonders that await Christian tourists in the land of the Bible. After […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGar...

Episode Summary Judea and Samaria is the ancient Biblical heartland where so much of the Bible took place, and where Jewish life is thriving again today. But this precious place, which much of the world knows as the west bank, is deeply misunderstood and often misrepresented by politicians and the media. Dave and Harold chat […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dav...

Episode Summary They’re more than 10 words, but they aren’t actually commandments. Dave and Harold continue to unpack the 10 declarations God made at Mount Sinai and how nothing’s been the same ever since. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hoste...

Episode Summary They’re more than 10 words, but they aren’t actually commandments. Dave and Harold unpack the 10 declarations God made at Mount Sinai and how nothing’s been the same ever since. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--host...

Episode Summary Israeli Leader David Ha’lvri discusses why the Biblical heartland of Israel is not a future Palestinian state and shouldn’t be disputed at all. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Harold Berman of […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio...

Episode Summary Sukkot, also known as the feast of Tabernacles, is celebrated by Jews around the world to this day. Tune in to learn this Biblical holiday’s deeper meaning for both Christians and Jews. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by...

Episode Summary In this episode, Lydia Yazzie, BDS Task Force Coordinator and Campus Field Organizer for CUFI on Campus, discusses how the American college campus has become a hostile and even dangerous place for Jews and anyone who supports Israel, and the efforts of Christians United for Israel to fight this disturbing trend. About the […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--...

Episode Summary The Hebrew Bible describes a day of blasting the shofar and a day of atonement, which Jews observe even today. Imbedded in the text of the Bible, these holy days provide a playbook for reigniting your relationship with God and returning you to his path. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah...

Episode Summary Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg, until he passed away a few months ago, headed a small Jewish congregation in San Antonio. He also was a driving force behind a Christian organization that counts over 10 million members. In this episode, we remember this special man and the oversized impact he had on Christians and Jews […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Da...

Episode Summary In the book of Numbers, two tribes react to Moses’ charge to enter the Promised Land with “Thanks, but no thanks.” Discover what’s going on behind the lines of the Bible and the lessons this story has to teach us today. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at D...

Episode Summary Ben & Jerry’s announced they would stop selling ice cream in the West Bank, the disputed land over the green line. Award-winning Professor Gil Troy tells us what’s really at stake and why this matters a lot more than ice cream. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, ...

Episode Summary In this 3rd and final episode on our three-part series on the book of Job, we delve into God’s response to Job, which never actually answers the question of why God allowed Job to suffer. In God’s seeming non-response is the most profound lessons about our relationship with God. About the Teacher and […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarra...

Episode Summary Part 2 of our series on Job. Why do people suffer when they did nothing wrong? The book of Job tells us that Job was wholly righteous, yet God allowed him to suffer greatly. In this episode, we’ll tackle the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people. About the Teacher […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer...

Episode Summary Harold and Dave tackle the deep questions in the first of this three-part series on the most challenging book of the Bible – The book of Job. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dav...

Episode Summary The Emirates. Bahrain. Sudan. Morocco. Even Saudi Arabia behind the scenes. Arab and Muslim countries are lining up to forge deep partnerships with Israel. Just a decade ago, this would have been unthinkable. Is this simply a pragmatic response to Iran? Or are we seeing a miracle unfold before our eyes? The Teacher […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted...

Episode Summary In this episode, we follow award-winning AP journalist Dave Bender behind the headlines to understand why so much of the media stacks the cards against Israel in its reporting. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio prog...

Episode Summary The greatest challenge to Moses’ leadership is the least studied. Join Dave and Harold as we delve into Korach’s rebellion against Moses, and the lessons learned about leadership in times of crisis and everyday life. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--ho...

Episode Summary Founder of the Ireland Israel Alliance, Jackie Goodall describes the appalling anti-Israel sentiment in Europe, and Ireland in particular, and how Irish Christians and Jews are joining together to do battle with hatred. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a week...