Episodes
186
June 26, 2025
The Very Spiritual Playlist at My Daughter’s Jewish Wedding
There are many unique aspects of a traditional Jewish wedding, including Biblical roots, customs going back thousands of years, and even the music which is literally fervent and joyous worship. Join Rabbi Shlomo Katz, a great spiritual leader and popular Jewish musician as we narrate some of the music and what’s behind it. You’ll smile, maybe cry, and be inspired if not actually blown away. PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO If you’d like to ...
185
June 19, 2025
The Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the War With Iran
Israel is in the midst of an unprecedented war with Iran, Israelis are largely supportive and proud of the success of the initial pre-emptive attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites and leaders. Making the case all the more just, while Israel is fighting an existential threat against the Islamic Republic, using precision attacks that many Iranians are celebrating, we are also mindful of the evil that we are facing, with ballistic missiles and drones launched by the hundreds at Israeli citie...
184
June 12, 2025
Erin Molan A Modern Righteous Gentile and Role Model for the Future
Erin Molan is an award-winning Australian TV and Radio presenter. She hosts 69 X Minutes, a hard-hitting news program that reaches millions on X, and millions via her own YouTube channel. Immediately following the October 7 massacre, Erin began speaking out, in a clear, principled, and constant voice in support of Israel and against Hamas and terror in general. She’s done so at great personal cost, but at the same time, her principled standing with Israel has also been a source of blessings. We ...
183
June 5, 2025
Are Israel’s Concerns About a US-Iran Deal Legitimate and Why?
Rumors surround concerning reports that the US is on the verge of a new nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, one that will leave its ability to enrich uranium and eventually build a nuclear bomb in place. And one that will leave the Islamic regime in place as well. How and why are these concerning, for Israel and for America and the world ? What are the Biblical roots of this modern problem? What can be done ? Join analysts Pastor Trey Graham and J ohn Haller for an enlighte...
182
May 29, 2025
Everything About a Jewish Wedding that You Didn’t Know and No Longer Need to be Afraid to Ask
All weddings are joyous, but if you’ve never been to a traditional Jewish wedding or experienced that especially in Israel, this is something truly special. There’s something remarkable in a traditional Jewish wedding blending Biblical roots and customs going back thousands of years, connecting us to generations past and specifically in the Land of Israel. Even the music is Biblical. Join the celebration as Rabbi Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz joins us to narrate the wedding he recently commented on for...
181
May 22, 2025
Trump, Iran, the Saudis, Qatar, Israel, Hamas, the Houthis, Gaza, the Hostages & Everything You Were Afraid to Ask
The news is dizzying. President Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia , Qatar , and the UAE where he’ll meet terrorist leaders, negotiating with Iran that threatens Israel, the US, and the Arab world, and after cutting a deal with the Houthis that leaves Israel out, yet while brokering a deal with Hamas to secure the release of an American-Israeli hostage. There are rumors of Qatar, Hamas’ patron and host, gifting a $400 million plane to Trump , raising questions of Qatari influence at a time...
180
May 1, 2025
Running Through Jerusalem and Blessing Israel with Every Step
Tshego Motaung, Rabbi Dovi Nadel, and Sorelle Weinstein each participated in the 2025 Jerusalem Marathon, in the 10K race, either from overseas, or inspired by those who joined from overseas. For each of them, it was a unique spiritual experience which still has them on a high, and ready to do again in March, 2026. Hear how and why this is so important, about their unique uplifting experiences, and how Christians can join Run for Zion, the first program especially for Christians around the Jerus...
179
April 24, 2025
Kabbalat Shabbat – Receiving the Sabbath Worship and Inspiration
Kabbalat Shabbat – Receiving the Sabbath – is the most musical of all the traditional Jewish daily prayers, set aside for Friday night at the beginning of the Sabbath. It consists mostly of singing Psalms; 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 29, in Hebrew. There’s a special theme and messages in praying these Psalms together, and they form a foundation for Jews and Christians to celebrate Shabbat together along with many other traditions. See why it’s also the practice of the Genesis 123 Foundation to offer...
101
April 17, 2025
Christian Zionism 101
What are the Top Ten reasons why Christians should support Israel? For many, supporting Israel is intuitive based on faith and political and other views, but not always with a clear foundation about why. Al McCarn’s new book, “Christian Zionism 101” is a well documented, easy read, explaining that. For those who already understand the imperative, this is the why. For those who question support for Israel, it is critical to understand. Join this enlightening conversation and hear for yourself. ·...
177
April 10, 2025
All About the Red Heifers
How is Biblical prophecy unfolding today with Christians in Texas breeding the perfect red heifers and transporting them to Israel! Learn about the astonishing true story of how an ancient Biblical commandment comes to life through an unprecedented partnership between Jews and Christians. Rabbi Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz offers unprecedented firsthand insights into the miraculous discovery and transportation of five red heifers from Texas to Israel —an event that captured global attention. What’s th...
176
April 3, 2025
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Position on Israel, Antisemitism, and Black-Jewish Relations
This week we commemorate the 1968 assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and also pause to remember his leadership and legacy. We bring a special guest, his niece Dr. Alveda King, who shares personal reflections on her uncle, and also his unique leadership. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered before he was 40. His vision and leadership are still celebrated. Many don’t know that he was also a staunch advocate for and ally of Israel and the Jewish community, in Isael, in the US...
175
March 26, 2025
Israel's Never Ending War
The war against Hamas never really ended even though there was a temporary cease fire that did end at the beginning of the month, but active combat has surely begun again. Israel has attacked Hamas, the US has attacked the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel again, and Iran is in the driver’s seat and in the crosshairs, Violence in Syria with the current Islamic leadership targeting and massacring Christians and Alawites, may turn many factions into warring enemies with risk of s...
174
March 13, 2025
Who Cares About 46 Years Since the Iranian Islamic Revolution
For the last 46 years, the Iranian Islamic Republic has been singularly responsible for inspiring and funding a vast network of terror around the world. Tens if not hundreds of thousands have been killed, including in Iran and throughout the Middle East. Nowhere is this more true than in Israel where Iran itself, and multiple Iranian proxies have targeted and attacked Israel for decades. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are the main culprits. As Iran still working toward the means to build a nu...
173
March 6, 2025
Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre
Yardena Schwartz is an Emmy-nominated journalist and author of “Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict.” This work of narrative nonfiction tells the gripping story of a young American, David Shainberg, who was one of the 67 Jews murdered in the 1929 Hebron massacre, the aftershocks of which continue to plague Israel one century later and are especially haunting in light of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre of 1200. Join this conversation to h...
172
Feb. 27, 2025
Why is the Terrorist Who Murdered His Daughter Walking Free
Jordan’s King Abdullah II just visited Washington to meet with President Trump. All eyes are on Jordan as it harbors a convicted terrorist, Ahlam Tamimi, who was sentenced to prison after masterminding the 2001 bombing of the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem. Tamimi was released from Israeli prison to her native Jordan as part of the deal to free captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit. She has been roaming free since. In fact she is a celebrity in Jordan and the Arab world as presenter of her own TV...
171
Feb. 20, 2025
Who Are the Terrorists Israel is Releasing and Why Does it Matter
The ceasefire/hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is having the remarkable and celebrated results in securing the release of many Israeli hostages. The first phase of this deal calls for Hamas to release 33 hostages in captivity for nearly 500 days, and for Israel to release nearly 2000 Palestinian Arab terrorists, some serving multiple life sentences for killing dozens of people. Many of the terrorists are not just bad guys, but masterminds of massive terrorist attacks. What is Israel...
170
Feb. 13, 2025
Insight and Analysis of the Trump-Netanyahu Meetings and Gaza Statements
As jaws are still being picked up from the floor, pundits are commenting, and world leaders are chastising the nature and comments that came out of this week’s Trump-Netanyahu meeting and public comments. Under the microscope are questions of the substance, the practicality, the nuance, and proposing things never been proposed before. President Trump declared that Gaza should not go through a process of rebuilding and occupation by the same people who have created such disaster and bad luck ther...
169
Feb. 6, 2025
Explaining Jimmy Carter’s Antisemitism
Was Jimmy Carter an antisemite? If so, how, and how was that compatible with his being a Christian? Pastor Mark Biltz and Dr. Victoria Sarvadi unpack Carter’s antisemitic tendencies from a theological perspective, and give insight to his advocacy for a Palestinian Arab state, calling Israel an apartheid state, justifying terrorism against Israel, and blaming Jews for his electoral loss in 1980. Hard to believe that the 39th President of the United States was really like this? Listen and find out...
168
Feb. 4, 2025
Redeeming Hostages, Releasing Terrorists, and the Soul of Israel
Since the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023, Jonathan Feldstein has been a respected and widely sought after voice conducting hundreds of in depth, honest, and very personal interviews, briefings, and hosting global prayer events between Jews and Christians. In addition to a wide array of radio and TV interviews in five continents, he has authored more than 160 articles since October 8, and hosting weekly podcasts about aspects of the war in Gaza and Lebanon from an honest and very per...
167
Jan. 23, 2025
A Good Deal or A Bad Deal: A Personal and Ethical View
Earlier this week, a deal went into effect, beginning a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, beginning the release of 33 hostages who have been held in captivity in Gaza for nearly 500 days, and the release of more than 1900 Palestinian Arab terrorists, many who have murdered and injured many Israelis in the past and who now will walk free. This conversation is between the survivor of a terrorist attack whose friend was murdered, the father of a hostage who is not on the list to be released any time so...
166
Jan. 16, 2025
Remembering Olga Meshoe Washington, a Warrior for Israel
Olga Meshoe Washington was larger than life in her life, and even still after her death. We’re all shocked, still having a hard time processing how this powerful South African-born Chrisitan Zionist powerhouse is no longer with us. She’s truly irreplaceable. There truly are not enough words to express how great she was, the sense of our loss, and grief. If you knew Olga, you’ll want to hear this conversation and lend your own memories. If you didn’t know her, you must listen to hear how absolute...
165
Dec. 19, 2024
Syria: The Bad, the Bad and the Ugly
This past week we woke up one day and found that the Assad dictatorship that controlled Syria for nearly six decades was gone. Islamist rebels had overrun Damascus and Aleppo and President Assad fled to Russia. It’s widely unclear what will be the future of Syria and its citizens, particularly the minorities. And while Turkey currently has an upper hand and Iranian and Russian presence has been weakened, it’s unclear what will be. It’s also unclear how this will impact Israel which has acted bol...
164
Nov. 28, 2024
Root & Branch Wrap Up
Root & Branch is an exciting new project that brings Christians to Israel to harvest olives among, with, and to be a blessing to the Jewish people and all of Israel. This year’s pilot program was a huge success, exceeding expectations on every level. On the last full day, the inaugural participants sat together to talk about the experiences that they will take with them forever, the people who touched them, and more about olives, olive harvesting, and making olive oil than anyone ever knew befor...
163
Nov. 21, 2024
From the Pillbox to the Dugout
In the midst of the war, there is trauma indeed, but there’s also the mundane as life attempts to be as normal as possible even though it’s changed forever. David Weiss experienced both sides of the spectrum from being called into reserves on October 7, and then coaching his kids’ little league baseball team, and even bringing the Israeli team to international competition. How does one cope with the balance of these and why is it important? What are Israel’s aspirations for a little league team ...