The Teacher and the Preacher

Aaron is back from his lecture tour in the United States and for the next two shows, you'll get to hear about the experience of spreading the Jewish and Christian conversation to some of the more conservative parts of the country.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that...

Today in this solo episode from the preacher, Dave McGarrah goes over why he stands with Israel. More specifically, he makes the call for all Christians to support Israel, and why it is much more than a political issue; it's a biblical issue!  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from...

Today, we conclude Elliot Chodoff's speech at Deer Flat Church.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here  94.5 FM and 790 AM on KSPD Boise's Solid Talk. They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Je...

Today on the Teacher and the Preacher, you'll get to hear part 1 of a speech from Elliot Chodoff who recently stopped at Pastor Dave's church in Caldwell, Idaho.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here  94.5 FM and 790...

On the 17th day of Tammuz, Jewish people begin a period of mourning lasting about three weeks. This mourning period commemorates the time the walls of Jerusalem were breached before the destruction of the 2nd temple. The 17th Day of Tammuz is not a widely known Jewish holiday, in fact, even some traditional Jews don't really observe the mourning period, due to its very melancholy nature. On t...

Something the United States and Israel have in common is our independence days. Both countries celebrate independence from other powers and express that in several ways. While America is not regularly threatened to lose its independence, Israel is a different story. Being a relatively new country means they still struggle to maintain their independence on an almost daily basis. Learn about the two...

Aaron and Dave continue their discussion on Jerusalem. The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here  94.5 FM and 790 AM on KSPD Boise's Solid Talk. They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Jew in an ongoing...

Today's Teacher and Preacher is all about the City of the King also known as Jerusalem. This magnificent, holy city is just a half-hour drive for Aaron! Learn about the history and significance of the holy city on today's episode of The Teacher and the Preacher!  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idah...

Is the Bible a history book? The short answer: no. We can probably all agree it is not meant to be a history book. However, the Bible only has limited history, but there is a lot more to the narrative. On today's show, join Aaron as he provides to fill in some of the historical "blanks" in the Bible and explains why the Bible leaves out certain historical details.  The Teacher and t...

This is exciting news for the Teacher and the Preacher. About a month ago, there was a new scientific, peer-reviewed paper analyzing the Mount Ebal tablet and how it further proves that the Bible is correct. Find out what the tablet says and its significance in biblical history on this week's Teacher and the Preacher!  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McG...

We all know that tensions in the Middle East are a very common occurrence. Thankfully, there is an organization devoted to building relationships with international leaders, philanthropists, and business leaders, called the Heartland Initiative. Hear Dave and Aaron's interview with the co-founder, Gedaliah Blum, about what led him to create the Heartland Initiative and the work they are curre...

What is so special about the Hebrew language? It's just one of the languages spoken in Israel right? Hebrew is so much more than a language! It embodies the entire Jewish community; it was the language the Bible was written in, and now it spreads even beyond the borders of Israel. Today, the Teacher and the Preacher talk about the importance of the Hebrew language and how much it has changed...

Israel is in the headlines yet again with more news about terrorist attacks, rockets from Gaza, and the nation's retaliations. To help us weed through the mainstream media's account, Elliott Chodoff, a frequent friend of the Teacher and the Preacher, breaks down the recent weeks of aggression in the Holy Land.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarr...

The very fact that we can ask this question is a testament to this amazing ministry! It might be a difficult question, but thankfully Aaron and Dave are here to guide us through this question.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm h...

For the last few weeks, the Teacher and the Preacher have been talking a lot about the nation of Israel, and how important it is to biblical prophecy.  Today, Dave and Aaron talk about how Israel is meant to be a light to the world and how the holy land acts as a beacon of hope in these trying times.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer...

The Teacher and the Preacher are back again to give a much-needed Israel update. Get an inside look into everything about Israel including the weather, recent terrorist attacks, and a political update as well.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30...

On May 14th, Israel will be celebrating 75 years of independence! The road to Jewish independence is a journey nearly 2,000 years in the making! Don't miss this important history lesson this week's Teacher and the Preacher!  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that a...

Last time, the Teacher and the Preacher discussed the difficult and emotional biblical story of Abraham's near sacrifice of his God-given son, Isaac. Today, they wrap up their commentary by talking about what this story means to each of their faiths.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipk...

Passover begins on Wednesday this year. In the annual tradition, the teacher and the preacher talk about the upcoming Jewish holiday, and hear what the new teacher, Aaron, has to say about Passover.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:3...

In Genesis chapter 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Issac. Issac was the miracle child; the one God provided to Sarah when she was ninety years old! Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Issac? Today, we say things like “I am 100% devoted to God”, but what about in situations like this? What if God asks us to sacrifice something we love; something He provided us with? These aren’t easy qu...

Today’s episode is about a project very near and dear to Aaron’s heart! For years, he has worked with the archeological digs and researched the findings that are pulled out from this area around Joshua’s altar. Today, Aaron wants to share one of the recent findings; a small stone tablet with ancient Hebrew on it. […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, ...

Purim was last Monday and Tuesday, and it is a day celebrating Esther’s victory over the Persians! This holiday isn’t just reserved for Jewish people, however, Christians can celebrate it as well! On today’s episode, you’ll get to hear about the history of Purim and about Pastor Dave’s recent Purim party he threw for his […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave Mc...

We’ve probably seen the recent headlines about the political turmoil in Israel. Unfortunately, the current problems plaguing Israel are much more complicated than we see here in the American media. In order to unravel this intensely complex topic, Aaron starts from the beginning, when Israel first became a country several years ago. The Teacher and […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radi...

Please welcome Aaron Lipkin as the new “teacher” for The Teacher and the Preacher! For those who don’t know, Aaron is a devout Jew, who owns his own touring company, and loves to start a conversation about Christianity and Judaism. He loves archeology and most importantly, is very excited about a Christian and Jewish dialogue! […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by D...

“We are living in biblical times”. This is the opening line for this special episode of the Teacher and the Preacher. Today, you’ll get to hear a recent message from Pastor Dave all about the events our society is currently dealing with. We live in a world of unchecked violence, political overreach, and national debt […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarr...