Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. On this episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg interviews Ambassador George Deek, Israel’s first special envoy to the Christian world. Ambassador Deek, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, shares his unique story and discusses the significance of his historic new role. Together, they address Israel’s relationship with global Christians, recent challenges facing Christian sites, and the broader context of Christian life in the Middle East. Join us for an insightful look at faith, diplomacy, and the evolving connection between Israel and the global church.
(00:03) Proposing an Israeli ambassador for Christians
(05:52) Strengthening ties with the Christian world
(06:59) Planning the Epicenter Summit 2027
(11:25) Consequences for cross desecration
(14:05) Calling for awareness of Christian persecution
(19:37) Ambassador's Role and Background
(20:46) Podcast outro and contact information

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Bible verse of the day:
Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. To the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Prayer Request:
Pray for Ambassador George Deek that God would give him wisdom, boldness, and favor as he builds bridges between Israel and the global church.
Pray for the Christians of the Middle East in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, that their witness would be protected and multiplied even as the Christian presence shrinks across the region.
Pray for believers worldwide to stand with Israel and her neighbors in love, truth, and courage.
Related Episodes:
God’s Plan for Israel and Blessings for Those Who Stand With Her #371
Stories of Faith Among Jews and Muslims in the Epicenter #369
Naftali Bennett’s Vision for Israel - Part Two #367
Ambassador Huckabee Fires Back: Defending Israel and Christian Zionism #366

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In this Weekend Edition of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg explains why Christians should care about Israel through the lens of Scripture, beginning with the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12. He walks through key biblical reasons Israel still matters in God’s plan, highlights the growing spiritual awakening among Jews and Muslims, and shows why believers are called to bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus.
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In this Weekend Edition of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg shares a powerful message from Tel Aviv on Isaiah 19, one of Scripture’s most important prophetic passages about Egypt, Israel, and the nations surrounding the epicenter. Joel explains why biblical prophecy should lead believers to hope, prayer, and faithful witness in a region marked by war, grief, and uncertainty.
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Today's episode examines eight biblical reasons why Jesus' followers are encouraged to love, pray for, and bless Israel and its neighbors. Joel Rosenberg shares inspiring stories of spiritual revival among Jews and Muslims, emphasizing the remarkable growth of faith in the region despite ongoing conflict and resistance. Join us to learn what God is actively doing in the Middle East, explore His promises to those who bless His people, and reflect on what it means to participate in His unfolding plan at the heart of biblical prophecy.
(04:06) Founding the Joshua Fund
(08:41) Growth of Jewish Messianic Believers
(09:58) Evangelism among Jewish communities
(16:01) Understanding Christian Zionism
(17:09) Purpose of the Joshua Fund
(22:02) Role of Israel in Scripture
(25:43) Israel as the spiritual epicenter
(28:45) Influence of media on youth beliefs
(30:47) Israel as the apple of God's eye
(35:53) 1947 UN partition plan
(36:39) UN Partition Plan Vote
(40:42) Biblical mentions of Zion
(45:42) Christian conference announcement 2027
(46:37) Encouraging travel to Israel

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Bible verse of the day:
Genesis 12:3. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.

Prayer Request:
Pray for more Jewish and Muslim people around the world to encounter Jesus through the Word, through believers who love them, and through the work of the Holy Spirit. Second.
Pray for the church to teach the full story of Scripture faithfully, without fear and without skipping the parts about Israel and God's covenant with promises.
Pray for believers to find practical, genuine ways to bless Israel and her neighbors in their everyday lives.
Related Episodes:
Ambassador Huckabee Fires Back: Defending Israel and Christian Zionism #366
President Herzog on The 8th Front: The Global Psychological War Against Israel #352
Ambassador Huckabee Responds to Tucker Carlson’s Attacks on Israel #348
Prophetic But Incredibly Dangerous: Understanding the Surge in Antisemitism #345

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Joel Rosenberg talks with theologian Tommy Fretwell about supersessionism, Romans 11, and why the Bible still points to Israel's future. They explore what Christians should believe about Israel, the Jewish people, and God’s unchanging promises.

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