The Teacher and the Preacher

Here in the United States, we have created an “Americanized” version of the Bible. While most of this is unintentional, we have lost the Jewish roots of our Christian faith. For instance, did you know that every book in the Bible is written by Jews? It’s true! Today, Dave sits down with his good friend […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at...

Here in the United States, we have created an “Americanized” version of the Bible. While most of this is unintentional, we have lost the Jewish roots of our Christian faith. For instance, did you know that every book in the Bible is written by Jews? It’s true! Today, Dave sits down with his good friend […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at...

Aaron Lipkin is back, but this time to talk about the power of biblical archeology. One of Aaron’s passion projects is Joshua’s altar recently discovered in the 1980s. Get some exclusive looks into the writing and context for the altar on this week’s episode of The Teacher and the Preacher! The Teacher and the Preacher […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGa...

For over ten years, the ministry of the Teacher and the Preacher has tried to bridge the gap between Christianity and Judaism. Today, we get to hear some of that hard work paying off! Aaron Lipkin is an educator, tour guide, and friend to many Christians. Listen to his incredible story on how generations of […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pasto...

We are probably all aware of the great artifacts and locations of the Bible, such as the golden calf, Noah’s Ark, and Mount Sinai. For centuries, teams of biblical scholars have combed over the Middle East to find these magnificent artifacts. One of those teams is Doubting Thomas Ministries, whose president, Ryan Mauro, joins Dave […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted...

The main purpose behind the Teacher and the Preacher is to bridge the gap between Jews and Christians. One way to do so is to analyze Scripture together. Today, Elliot Chodoff joins Dave to discuss the context around Ezekiel chapter thirty-eight. This chapter definitely puts the last century into perspective. It provides insight into Israel […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio progra...

Filling for the “Teacher” role on today’s show is Elliot Chodoff, our resident military analyst! The American media has been making a slew of headlines about the last few months in Israel; everything from their election to their relationship with other nations. Thankfully, Elliot is here to bring some clarity and context to these stories, […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program-...

Most of us have probably heard of this Jewish holiday, but do we know what it means? That is the question Dave and Hal are out to discuss today. What does this Jewish holiday entail and why is it important? And what can Christians learn from Yom Kippur? You won’t want to miss this powerful […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Chu...

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is recorded in the Bible as the day of “shofar blasts”. What does this key biblical holiday have to tell us about self-renewal, God’s sovereignty, God’s judgment, and the destiny of all humanity?  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...

The final episode in our three-part series on this “third rail” of Jewish-Christian dialogue. We discuss some of the amazing parallels between Jesus’ statements and prayers and those of the Jewish Sages, how and why Jews and Christians read the same prophecies in the Hebrews Bible and understand them so differently, what Jews believe about […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program...

We continue our multi-episode podcast series on this thorniest of topics. Where does Jesus fit in Judaism of second Temple times? Why do many statements of Jesus and the Jewish Sages sound surprisingly similar? What do Jews believe about salvation, the Messiah, and all those ideals so central to the Christian faith?  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, ...

inspired by a question from a listener, this multi-episode series is a no-holds-barred conversation about the hardest issue for Jews and Christians to discuss. If you’ve ever wondered how Jews view Jesus, how they read the Bible and why that leads them to still wait for the Messiah, then this episode is for you.  The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pas...

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 dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but neve...

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 dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but neve...

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 dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but neve...

Finishing up our month-long journey through the Book of Judges, we delve into the book’s most famous character. Was Samson simply the Jewish Hercules? Like so many stories in the Bible, there’s far more here than meets the eye. Join us as we explore the many subtle, hidden messages in this story with surprising relevance […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave Mc...

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 dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but neve...

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 dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but neve...

The only female judge in the book of Judges and the only prophetess, Deborah was the Golda Meir of her time. With Barak at Mount Tabor, she led Israel to victory against the Philistines. Tune in and we’ll reveal the twist in this story as Deborah foretells of another female leader who will save the […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer...

In this second of our four-part series on the book of Judges, we introduce you to one of the most interesting but least known figures of the Bible – Ehud, the left-handed man. Why does the Bible tell us he was left-handed? This seemingly obscure detail ultimately determines Israel’s fate. Tune in and learn how […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pa...

The book of Judges is one of the most interesting yet least read books of the Bible. Join Dave and Hal for this multi-episode tour of this fascinating 300-year period in Israel’s history. You’ll meet saints and sinners, and encounter stories that can seem shocking to modern ears, but offer timeless lessons for how we […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarr...

Dave and Hal continue their conversation together from Israel, discussing the many significant Biblical and modern sites Dave has visited, and what awaits you here in the Holy Land. 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 Efrat, Israel–that […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly...

As Dave travels to the Holy Land for the first time in three years, he speaks with Hal from Jerusalem about why he’s visited Israel over 40 times, what Israel means to his Christian faith, and why it’s important to all people of faith. The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program–hosted by […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Dee...

Josh Waller will join us to share the incredible work of HaYovel that brings thousands of Christians to Israel to plant fields and vineyards just as the prophets foretold. We’ll also learn about HaYovel’s amazing new initiative to plant tens of thousands of trees throughout Israel, helping to make the desert bloom even more. The […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by...

Israel has one of the most developed justice systems in the world. But like the United States, the system doesn’t always work as it should and justice sometimes gets denied. That’s where the Israeli organization Honenu steps in. We’ll be chatting with David Waldman, Spokesman for Honenu, about the free legal help they provide to […] The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by...