Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, a podcast of the Joshua Fund. In today's special episode, Joel and Lynn share a powerful ministry update reflecting on 20 years of serving Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus. As conflict continues to reshape the Middle East, they recount first-hand stories of humanitarian relief following the October 7 attacks, caring for displaced families, supporting local pastors and counselors, and witnessing remarkable spiritual openness among both Jews and Muslims. They also discuss exciting developments such as the first modern Hebrew translation of the Hebrew Bible, outreach through trauma counseling resources, where they believe we are in Bible prophecy, and the growing opportunities to proclaim the gospel throughout Israel and the surrounding region.

(00:00) An unprecedented spiritual openness across the epicenter
(02:30) Welcome and introducing the Joshua Fund team
(05:00) 20 years of the Joshua Fund: mission and impact
(08:00) Lynn's family story and their move to Israel
(11:00) October 7: delivering aid under rocket fire
(19:00) Comforting families and investing in Israeli counselors
(22:00) Praying for wisdom amid ongoing uncertainty
(24:30) The first modern Hebrew translation of the Bible
(29:00) Noah's story: "the fourth man in the fire"
(33:00) Trauma resources and Israel's resilience centers
(36:30) War, rumors of war, and the gospel
(40:00) The Learn, Pray, Give, Go framework
(44:00) Is Israel's rebirth the greatest apologetic for Bible prophecy?
(48:00) Responding to Israel's critics
(52:00) Announcing the book Firestorm
(57:00) Where are we in Bible prophecy? Two scenarios from October 7
(1:02:00) Q&A: The debate over the Temple Mount's location
(1:05:00) Q&A: Could Iran's regime actually change?
(1:10:00) Middle East "Whack-a-Mole": Iraq, Iran, and Turkey
(1:13:00) Closing reflection: an unprecedented spiritual openness
(1:16:00) Ways to invest: encourage, equip, and serve
(1:22:00) Closing thanks and how to get involved

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Bible verse of the day:
Isaiah 25:1 - O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
Prayer Request:
Pray for Israel, the Palestinian territories, and neighboring Arab nations as they continue to experience war, uncertainty, and humanitarian need. Ask the Lord to protect innocent lives, comfort those who are grieving, and bring lasting peace according to His purposes.

Pray for the Joshua Fund, its ministry partners, local churches, pastors, counselors, and humanitarian teams serving throughout the epicenter. Ask God to give them wisdom, strength, protection, and abundant resources as they continue sharing the love of Jesus through both practical aid and faithful gospel ministry.

Pray for a spiritual awakening throughout Israel and the Middle East. Ask God to use the growing openness among Jews, Muslims, and nominal Christians to draw many people to Jesus Christ. Pray that God's word will continue reaching new audiences through modern Hebrew Bible translations, evangelism, media ministries, and local believers faithfully proclaiming the gospel.

Related Episodes:
Blessing Israel and Her Neighbors #379
How It All Began: The Joshua Fund's Origin Story #378


Join us in Israel!
https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this special episode, Lynn Rosenberg celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Joshua Fund with Carolyn Lugbill and Tim Lugbill—key figures present from the very start. They share memories from the early days of launching the ministry, recounting how faith, prayer, and an unwavering vision to bless Israel and her neighbors shaped The Joshua Fund’s humanitarian outreach and growth. Join us as we hear powerful stories, lessons learned, and encouragement for the next generation to join in what God is doing in the epicenter.


Come and join us in Israel!!
https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/

(00:02) Starting a new religious organization
(05:01) Humanitarian outreach initiatives
(09:52) Perception of blessings and charity
(11:46) Family trip to Israel 2007
(14:40) Celebrating The Joshua Fund's Anniversary
(19:10) Starting the Joshua Fund ministry
(24:04) Trusting Faith and Stewardship
(25:48) Hiring Chris Free for storytelling
(31:44) Experiencing Israel with the Joshua Fund
(34:33) Humanitarian aid day and Epicenter Summit
Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com
Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund
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Bible verse of the day:
Zechariah chapter 4:10 - Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.
Prayer Request:
Pray and thank God for His faithfulness to us as a team, for the way that He's brought people together, both our board, our staff, and our partners. And would you
Pray that the Lord would take us further into the next 20 years, that He would keep showing us His will, that we would keep walking in faithfulness, and that He would use us to build and equip the church in the epicenter to reach their people with the Gospel.

Related Episodes:
The Joshua Fund’s 20-Year Journey #379
How It All Began: The Joshua Fund's Origin Story #378
The Joshua Fund’s Origin Story #107
Who Exactly Is Joel Rosenberg and What Is The Joshua Fund That He & His Wife Founded? #1

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this special episode, Lynn Rosenberg celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Joshua Fund with Carolyn Lugbill and Tim Lugbill—key figures present from the very start. They share memories from the early days of launching the ministry, recounting how faith, prayer, and an unwavering vision to bless Israel and her neighbors shaped The Joshua Fund’s humanitarian outreach and growth. Join us as we hear powerful stories, lessons learned, and encouragement for the next generation to join in what God is doing in the epicenter.


Come and join us in Israel!!
https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/

(00:02) Starting a new religious organization
(05:01) Humanitarian outreach initiatives
(09:52) Perception of blessings and charity
(11:46) Family trip to Israel 2007
(14:40) Celebrating The Joshua Fund's Anniversary
(19:10) Starting the Joshua Fund ministry
(24:04) Trusting Faith and Stewardship
(25:48) Hiring Chris Free for storytelling
(31:44) Experiencing Israel with the Joshua Fund
(34:33) Humanitarian aid day and Epicenter Summit
Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com
Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund
Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5
Bible verse of the day:
Zechariah chapter 4:10 - Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.
Prayer Request:
Pray and thank God for His faithfulness to us as a team, for the way that He's brought people together, both our board, our staff, and our partners. And would you
Pray that the Lord would take us further into the next 20 years, that He would keep showing us His will, that we would keep walking in faithfulness, and that He would use us to build and equip the church in the epicenter to reach their people with the Gospel.

Related Episodes:
The Joshua Fund’s 20-Year Journey #379
How It All Began: The Joshua Fund's Origin Story #378
The Joshua Fund’s Origin Story #107
Who Exactly Is Joel Rosenberg and What Is The Joshua Fund That He & His Wife Founded? #1

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Joel C. Rosenberg tackles a pressing question: Is real peace between Israel and Lebanon possible—politically and prophetically? As direct talks begin, we explore historic precedent, biblical prophecy, and the shifting dynamics with Iran and Hezbollah. Discover what the Bible says about the future of Lebanon and Israel, and how Christians can pray for peace and spiritual awakening in the region.
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg are joined by Lance Emma to celebrate 20 years of The Joshua Fund’s ministry. Together, they explore the mission to bless Israel and her neighbors, share inspiring on-the-ground stories, and reveal how practical support and partnerships have impacted countless lives. Hear how God is at work through local churches, humanitarian aid, and unique opportunities to share the Gospel—from conversations with national leaders to reaching vulnerable communities. Join us as we go beyond the headlines to show what it truly means to bless the Epicenter in Jesus’ name.
(00:02) The Joshua Fund's 20-year journey
(04:00) Abrahamic covenant and Great Commission
(09:14) Paul's commitment to helping the poor
(11:28) Legal restrictions on religious conversion
(14:21) Discussing their outreach approach
(20:38) Explaining Christianity in a conversation
(21:53) Sharing the Gospel with Influential People
(28:03) Emphasizing Evangelism for All
(30:39) Discussing coverage of the Middle East
(32:46) Building trust for ministry work

Come and join us in 2027
https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/


Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com
Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund
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Bible verse of the day:
Psalm 122:6-8. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you prosper. May there be peace within your walls and prosperity inside your fortresses. And this is the verse I love the most: For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, peace be within you.
Prayer Request:
Pray for the people that live within those walls of Jerusalem, inside of Jerusalem, in that Old City. There are Jews and Arabs, there are Christians, and they're all there hoping and wanting to know God.
Pray that the Lord would meet them powerfully, and that He'd strengthen the church inside those walls. We do pray for our brothers and friends there, that they would know peace.
Related Episodes:
Weekend edition: Why Does God Call Us to Bless Israel?
God’s Plan for Israel and Blessings for Those Who Stand With Her #371
How Local Churches in Israel Bring Hope and Practical Help #344
10 Reasons Why We Must Bless Israel #337

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