Purim, Iran, If There Is No God, Bomb Shelter Dating Apps, and Freilach (Episode #238)

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes The Gospel in the Hebrew Scriptures Teacher: Tom Simcox 📆 April 9 - 16 What it’s about: Imagine being handed a Bible and asked to share the Gospel—but it only contains the Old Testament. Could you do it? In this class, Tom Simcox will help you see how the Gospel is woven throughout every part of Scripture. You’ll gain confidence to share God’s message of salvation, especially with Jewish friends, and see that the Gospel is not a new revelation—it’s an eternal truth that brings everlasting life. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Vu bistu? - Where are you? 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🇮🇷 Iran & Terrorism Against Americans A recent White House article outlines decades of Iranian regime terrorism targeting Americans, beginning after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/03/the-iranian-regimes-decades-of-terrorism-against-american-citizens/ 📖 Teaching Segment: Minutia in Genesis 📜 Biblical Reflection — Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Scripture assumes God’s existence Echoed in: 📖 John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word 📖 Mark 1:1 – Beginning of the gospel 🏛️ Faith & Western Civilization Dennis Prager – If There Is No God… Key argument: Without God → Who defines good and evil? Observations: ⚔️ The 20th century (most secular) was also the bloodiest ~150 million civilians killed under Nazism & Communism Margaret Thatcher: “The moral foundation of this system is the Judeo-Christian outlook… each person matters.” Concern: Shift from values (“I must”) → feelings (“I want”) Key question: ❓ Is Western civilization weakening because Genesis 1:1 is being forgotten? 🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up Iran Leadership Strike https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888676 Jewish Morality & Amalek https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887909 Dating App in Bomb Shelters https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-888649 ⚾ World Baseball Classic (2026 Projection) 🇮🇱 Team Israel Bader, Horwitz, Stubbs, Gelof, Mervis, Johnston, Carrigg, Mendlinger, Schreck 🇺🇸 Team USA Witt Jr., Schwarber, Judge, Harper, Raleigh, Anthony, Bregman, Crow-Armstrong     🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Freilich / Freilach Meaning: Happy / Joyful Example: 🎭 A Freilichen Purim!   You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Chris Katulka Life Update Quick personal update from Chris 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico! FOI’s North American Ministries is expanding southward into Mexico by: Partnering with local churches Leveraging FOI’s Spanish-speaking staff Promoting a biblical love for Israel from a Latin-American perspective Using Spanish I Love Israel stickers in outreach If this vision stirs your heart, pray about supporting the launch of “Shalom Mexico.” Support by going to foiequip.org 📖 Teaching Segment: Minutia in Genesis Led Zeppelin, “Stairway to Heaven,” and Genesis 28 Reference the song “Stairway to Heaven” sung by Robert Plant Connect it creatively to Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28:10–22 Jacob’s Story (Genesis 28) Traveling to find a wife; stops in the middle of nowhere Uses a stone for a pillow Dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven Angels ascending and descending The LORD at the top, reaffirming the Abrahamic promise Jacob’s Response “The Lord is in this place, and I didn’t know it.” Calls it the gate of heaven Declares the place awesome in the true sense Turns the pillow-stone into a pillar Anoints it Names it Bethel (“House of God”) Makes a conditional vow: If God is with me If God keeps me If God provides bread If God returns me in peace → Then the LORD will be my God New Testament Bridge — John 1 Jesus says of Nathanael: “An Israelite in whom there is no Jacob (no deceit).” John 1:51: “You will see heaven opened and angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Point: In Genesis, the angels move on a ladder. In John, the angels move on Jesus. Jesus is the ladder—He is the connection between heaven and earth. Babel vs Bethel Babel: man tries to climb to heaven Bethel: God opens heaven down to man Moments When Heaven Opens in Scripture John 1:51 – Angels ascending/descending on the Son of Man Jesus’ baptism: Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:21 Acts 7:55–56 – Stephen sees Jesus standing at God’s right hand Revelation 4:1 – A door opens in heaven Revelation 19:11 – Heaven opens, white horse revealed Ezekiel 1:1 – Heavens opened, visions of God   🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up Most Influential Jews in History: https://x.com/statsglobe/status/2025917542510776551?s=46 Jewish Athlete Makes Headlines: https://x.com/i24news_en/status/2025626917034987736?s=12 US Embassy Staff Urged to Leave Israel Amid Iran Strike Fears: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888204 Dennis Prager on Fox: “God gave the Ten Commandments to the Jews; Christians are the ones who spread them.” → Great point to unpack about Jewish–Christian partnership in ethics & revelation   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day “Jesus is the ladder to enter a whole new world.” Two great phrases: A gants naye velt — “A completely new world.” Olam Hadash — “A new world” (Hebrew, often used in Yiddish contexts   You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🇮🇱 Simple Analysis of Israel’s Neighborhood Based on insights from Eylon Levy ✔ Israel’s regional situation explained in clear, simple terms (link in description). ✔ Strategic threats, shifting alliances, and what believers should be watching. Link: https://x.com/eylonalevy/status/2022702081757348023?s=10 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico! FOI’s North American Ministries is expanding southward into Mexico by: Partnering with local churches Leveraging FOI’s Spanish-speaking staff Promoting a biblical love for Israel from a Latin-American perspective Using Spanish I Love Israel stickers in outreach If this vision stirs your heart, pray about supporting the launch of “Shalom Mexico.” Support by going to foiequip.org 📖 Teaching Segment — Minutia in Genesis: Abraham’s Holy Chutzpah (Genesis 18) Theme: Abraham displayed “holy chutzpah” by interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah. What happens in Genesis 18? God reveals His plan to judge the cities Abraham steps in as intercessor — priest-like, friend-like He negotiates with God (50 → 45 → 40 → 30 → 20 → 10) God agrees each time Tragically, fewer than 10 righteous people were found Why this matters: God is approachable He delights in justice Abraham models intercessory prayer He stands between judgment and mercy A foreshadowing of the priestly role fulfilled perfectly in Messiah   🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📰 News Round-Up 🏀 News: Deni Avdija Makes NBA History Deni Avdija started for Team World in the NBA All-Star Game First Israeli ever selected as an NBA All-Star Averaging 25.5 pts/game this season Played for Wizards (2020–2024), now Trail Blazers Scored 5 points in the All-Star matchup Wore his Team World jersey with the Israeli flag — a proud moment LeBron James’ Comment When asked about Israeli fans, LeBron James said: “If I have fans over there… I hope I inspire them to be great in sports and in life. I hope someday I can visit.” Former host Mehdi Hasan criticized LeBron, calling him a “disgrace.” https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/israels-olympic-bobsled-team-heads-milan-bid-dubbed-129875719 📰 Culture & Society Update Controversy: “Jews are white” The Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Associations (CONREPA) criticized a proposal to recognize Jewish psychologists as an underrepresented minority. They argued Jews don’t qualify — sparking debate about Jewish identity and antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886837 🇮🇱 Times of Israel Report — Gunmen Confirmed in Gaza Hospitals An international group confirmed the presence of armed gunmen in Gaza hospitals. Doctors Without Borders (Doctors Without Borders) suspended operations due to safety concerns. https://www.timesofisrael.com/doctors-without-borders-suspends-activities-at-gaza-hospital-due-to-presence-of-gunmen/ 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Handl (HAHN-del) Meaning: to negotiate, bargain, or deal, often with detail or haggling. Perfect description of Abraham’s bold exchange with God in Genesis 18.   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Introduction & Welcome Super Bowl still on my mind, Chris. Not just the game — but what it says about culture. The commercials, the halftime, the messaging — it’s all catechism in 30-second clips. 🏈 Super Bowl Reflections 📺 Commercials — Bigger, Louder, Flashier Massive productions. Bigger budgets. Louder messages. Flashier storytelling. Question: Is more actually better? 🎥 He Gets Us Commercial https://youtu.be/l0-xrGol9MQ Continued attempt to present Jesus in cultural spaces. Raises the question: How do we faithfully share Christ in public arenas? 🎤 Halftime — A Cultural Shift? Turning Point USA sponsored an alternative halftime event. Reportedly over 5 million tuned in. https://cbn.com/news/entertainment/millions-tune-tpusas-all-american-halftime-super-bowl-show Growing conversation about faith in the NFL. https://www.foxnews.com/media/something-has-shifted-nfl-its-not-about-game Discussion Points: Is something shifting spiritually in American public life? Is faith becoming less hidden? What does authentic witness look like in high-profile environments? 🗣️ Culture & Faith — Religious Liberty Conversation There’s been a video circulating from a recent meeting of the White House’s Religious Liberty Commission, where an exchange took place about Zionism and antisemitism. The clip highlights how people are wrestling with: the difference between religious identity and political ideology, what it means to be faithful to Scripture in public discourse, and how faith-based perspectives get portrayed in cultural and political arenas. 🔗 Watch the clip here: https://x.com/infolibnews/status/2021001325689856235?s=46 🇲🇽 New Ministry Vision — Shalom Mexico Now let’s talk about something exciting. 🌎 Vision: Expand into Mexico Through NAM, we’re exploring a new initiative: Shalom Mexico Goals: Strengthen Jewish & Gentile partnerships Build relationships Promote biblical understanding Encourage support for Israel from a Latin American context First Step: Purchase and distribute “I Love Israel” stickers in Spanish If this vision resonates, prayerfully consider contributing to help launch and sustain it. 🕊️ Finding Messiah in Passover 🎁 Free Digital Download You can access Finding Messiah in Passover at: 👉 messiahinpassover.org It’s designed to help you: Understand the Jewish roots of your faith See the gospel woven into the Exodus story Share these truths confidently with others Whether you’re preparing for a Seder, teaching a Bible study, or just wanting to go deeper — this is a powerful resource. Because when you see Messiah in Passover, you realize something profound: God’s plan of redemption wasn’t improvised. It was woven into the story from the beginning. 📖 Minutia in Genesis “An Enoch Life in a Lamech Generation” (Dr. Will Varner) Is it possible? In Genesis 5, there’s a repeated drumbeat: “And he died… and he died… and he died…” Then Enoch breaks the pattern. 📖 Genesis 5:21–24 (NIV) Enoch walked faithfully with God… and he was not, because God took him. 📖 Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life… he pleased God. 🚶 What Does It Mean to Walk with God? Is it a walk? Is it a talk? Walking with God means: To agree with God (Amos 3:3) To please God (Heb. 11:5) To trust God (2 Cor. 5:7) To walk humbly (Mic. 6:8) Enoch lived in a dark, pre-flood world. God was grieved over human wickedness. Judgment was coming. In many ways, Enoch was a last-days believer before the Flood. He walked in close fellowship with God. His life testified against a corrupt generation. Jude 14–15 says he even prophesied judgment. Question: Can we live an Enoch life in a Lamech generation? 📰 News Round-Up 🏅 Israel & the Olympics Israel’s Olympic bobsled team heading to Milan. https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/israels-olympic-bobsled-team-heads-milan-bid-dubbed-129875719 Team robbed — passports and thousands in gear stolen before Milan-Cortina Games. https://x.com/jbreakingnews/status/2020266399726465149?s=46 🇺🇸 American Jews & Zionism Report: Majority of American Jews don’t identify as Zionists. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885770 Discussion: What does that mean for diaspora identity? How does theology shape political alignment? 🇺🇸 Faith & the Nation President Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2026/02/05/trump-celebrates-so-strong-return-of-faith-at-prayer-breakfast-you-have-to-have-god/ Quote: “To be a great nation… you have to have religion. You have to have faith. You have to have God.” Discussion: Can a nation be “great” without moral foundation? What is the role of faith in public life? 🌍 Middle East Hamas reportedly pledges $50,000 payments to widows. https://x.com/MiddleEast_24/status/2020204869269807305 Discussion: What message does that send culturally and politically? How does that reinforce long-term conflict narratives? 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Shpatzir (שפּאַציר) Meaning: Walk Tie-in: Are we just talking about faith… Or are we taking a shpatzir with God like Enoch did? 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Topic: 🤖 Using AI Exclusively in Education • 🧠 Gen Z Trends • 📜 Genesis Minutia • 🌍 Israel News Round-Up   🔥 OPENING STORY – Alpha School & the AI Classroom Source: NY Post Link: https://nypost.com/2026/01/30/business/new-65k-private-school-uses-ai-to-teach-students-in-just-two-hours-a-day-in-silicon-valley-bid-to-shake-up-us-education/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 🏫 Alpha School expanding into NYC, SF, Santa Barbara & Orange County 👩‍🏫❌ No teachers. No homework. Two hours a day. 💸 Tuition: $65,000 a year 🤖 AI designs lessons & evaluates mastery ❓What happens when formation, wisdom, and discipleship disappear from education?   🧠 GEN Z SNAPSHOT Who Are We Working With? Link: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/01/know-gen-z#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20a%20typical%20Gen,has%20a%20pragmatic%20attitude%20about   📡 1. Stanford Report (Gen Z = born 1997–2012) Traits: First fully online generation 🌐 Compassionate ❤️ Diversity-minded 🌎 Craves authenticity & flat leadership 🧩 Pragmatic about inherited issues (climate, politics) 🧯 ⛪ 2. Harvard Survey – Gen Z Swing Toward Catholicism Link above. Gen Z identifying as Catholic jumped 15% → 21% in one year 📈 Searching for truth, order, ritual, stability 🔍 3. GWI – 12 Characteristics of Gen Z Link above. Hitting milestones early 🎓 Pragmatic about work 💼 Anxious 😬 Big savers/investors 💰 Love to travel ✈️ Nutrition > fad diets 🥗 Less radical environmentalism than expected 🌿 Redefine DEI 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Social media = communication hub 💬 Podcasts feel intimate to them 🎧 Gaming = social space 🎮 High expectations for AI 🤖   🧬 MINUTIA IN GENESIS — Follow-Up from Last Week 👣 Genesis 6 & Nephilim: New Archaeology Buzz Link: https://nypost.com/2026/02/01/science/3300-year-old-document-hints-at-biblical-giants-being-real/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&sr_share=facebook British Museum studying a 3,300-year-old scroll 📜 Might reference giant-like beings 🗿 Genesis 6 → Nephilim (fallen angels + human women) Opens discussion of supernatural rebellion 🌩️ 🇪🇬 EGYPTIAN CONNECTIONS — Asenath & Potiphera Joseph’s Wife & African/Egyptian Heritage Genesis 41:45, 50–52 Joseph marries Asenath, daughter of Potiphera 🏺 Mother of Manasseh & Ephraim — two tribes of Israel 🌿 Scripture categorizes by region (Egypt, Cush, Ethiopia) 🌍 Strong African ties in Israel’s story 📖 Scofield Note – Typology Asenath = Gentile bride 🌸 Joseph = rejected one 🕊️ Picture of the Church during Israel’s unbelief 😂 Side note: Potiphera = your “shiksa” gentile woman line works great for banter.   📰 NEWS FROM ISRAEL & THE WORLD 🚗 1. Tesla Autonomy Testing in Israel URL: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-885328 Israel approves tests for Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD). First step toward supervised autonomous driving becoming legal. 🌏 2. Middle Powers & the Post-US World Order URL: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/01/27/post-nato-middle-powers-expert-roundup-00748549 17 geopolitical experts outline what happens if America steps back on the world stage. Great tie-in to “nations” themes in Scripture. 🍏 3. Apple Buys Israeli AI Startup URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/apple-second-biggest-acquisition/ Apple acquires Q.ai, an Israeli AI startup, for nearly $2 billion. Apple’s second-biggest acquisition in company history. 🐉 4. Leviathan Conspiracy Meme (Winter Storm) URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2026/01/27/monster-winter-storm-awakens-the-leviathan-on-social-media/ Viral posts claiming the Leviathan is waking near Virginia during the monster ice storm. Fun biblical tie-in: Job 41, Psalm 74, Isaiah 27. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 5. Huckabee, WHO, and Medical Data Sharing URL: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885272 U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says America will share all medical data with Israel if it withdraws from the WHO. Major international health pivot. 🇮🇷🔥 6. Iran Breakdown – Carnegie Endowment URL (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nsmcDehg7U Analyst Karim Sadjadpour explains rising tensions in and around Iran. Last segment (26 min) focuses on Israel’s position and regional dynamics. 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day - Shiksa  🟦 Shiksa — שִׁקְסֶה Pronunciation: SHIK-suh Meaning: A gentile woman, often used playfully or informally in Jewish culture. How to use it on the show: Perfect tie-in to the Genesis segment: “Asenath — daughter of Potiphera, Egyptian wife of Joseph — basically the original shiksa in the biblical narrative.”   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🕯️ Opening – Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend Remembering our friend and longtime FOI colleague, Peter Colón — a faithful servant for decades. Obituary & service info: 👉 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lighthouse-point-fl/peter-colon-12712221 Scholar Series with Peter Colon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZhbjJV_EqhV5gXEAOPE0MKbnlN2bY3p9   ⏳⚠️ The Doomsday Clock — 85 Seconds to Midnight The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists just set the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight — the closest ever. More on the announcement & context: 👉 https://thebulletin.org/2026/01/press-release-it-is-85-seconds-to-midnight/   👼📜 Bible Topic — “Who Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6?” Three views on Genesis 6:1–4: Angelic view — sons of God as angels who left their domain Sethite view — godly line of Seth vs. ungodly Cain line Ancient rulers view — powerful humans interpreted as “sons of God” From David Levy’s summary of the angelic interpretation: The union produced nephilim (fallen ones), warriors, and men of renown. “Sons of God” in Jewish Scripture appears referring to angels. Context points to why God brought the flood. Angels appeared physically (Abraham’s visitors). Jewish authors and early church leaders held this view. 📰 News Roundup Columbia University — New President Jenefer Mnookin, who is Jewish, will become Columbia University’s fourth president in two years. Currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Installation set for July 1, 2026. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-884562 Remains of the Final Israeli Hostage Found The IDF located the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage taken on October 7, 2023, in northern Gaza. His remains have been returned to Israel. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-884746 Holocaust Survivor Eve Kugler Eve Kugler said: “Surviving is a gift. What I do with this gift is to share my story.” She passed away last year; very few survivors remain, making each testimony more precious than ever. 👉 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-884091   🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day - Yahrzeit Yiddish spelling: יאָרצײַט (Yahrzeit) Meaning: “Year-time” — the anniversary of a loved one’s passing on the Hebrew calendar. How it’s observed: Lighting a 24-hour memorial candle and reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish as an act of remembrance and honor. 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🔥 Intro Hot take dating — USA Today dives into the trend where singles are skipping the small talk and going straight for blunt honesty. 🔗 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/01/20/hot-take-dating-trend-explained-daters-singles/88216787007/ “Telling it like it is” culture and how it mirrors the online world.   🕊️ MLK & Zionism Martin Luther King Jr.: “When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews. You’re talking antisemitism.” 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-883672 Why MLK’s clarity matters in today’s debates.   🕯️ Holocaust Remembrance — January 27, 2026 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-882485 Two dates Christians should know: International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan 27): • For the world. • UN-designated. • Marks liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (1945). Yom HaShoah (27 Nisan): • For the Jewish community. • Established in 1953. • A time for internal reflection, storytelling, honoring survivors, educating children. • Falls April 13–14 in 2026 (Monday–Tuesday). 📖 From the Scriptures — Genesis Minutiae: Polygamy God’s design: Adam + Eve → “The two shall become one flesh” (Gen 2:24) Historical reality: Lamech — first polygamist (Gen 4:19) Abraham — Sarah + Hagar (Gen 16, 21) Jacob — Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, Bilhah (Gen 29–30) Esau — multiple wives (Gen 26:34; 28:9; 36:2–3) David — at least 8 wives Solomon — 700 wives + 300 concubines (1 Kgs 11:3) Key point: 👉 Polygamy in the Bible is descriptive, not prescriptive. God actually condemns it: Deut 17:17 — Kings must not multiply wives “or else their heart will turn away.” Consequences in Scripture: Reuben sleeps with Bilhah (Gen 35:22) Amnon assaults Tamar → Absalom kills him (2 Sam 13) Absalom sleeps with David’s concubines (2 Sam 16:22) Solomon’s wives turn his heart (1 Kgs 11:3) Definitions: Polygamy: multiple spouses Polyandry: one woman, many husbands Polyamory: multiple consensual partners (not marriage)   📰 News Roundup Bernie Sanders — skipped every meeting on the Holocaust Museum board for 18 years. 🔗 https://nypost.com/2026/01/19/us-news/bernie-sanders-skipped-every-meeting-in-18-years-on-holocaust-museum-board-records-show/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app Gov. Josh Shapiro — asked if he’s a “double agent for Israel.” 🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/pennsylvanias-shapiro-harris-team-asked-if-i-was-ever-a-double-agent-for-israel/ UK Jewish Asylum Consideration — British Jews contemplate seeking asylum as antisemitism soars. 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-883817 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day malakh (מַלאַך) Meaning: angel, from Hebrew for “messenger.” Plural: malakhim   📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org You Can Trust the New Testament! Teacher: Dr. Dan Wallace 📆 March 12 What it’s about: You’ve probably heard the objections: “We don’t have the originals,” “The manuscripts contradict each other,” or “The New Testament has been changed so many times.” Dr. Wallace has spent decades studying these claims, and in this class he walks us through what the evidence actually shows. If you’ve ever had doubts—or simply want clarity and confidence in the reliability of the New Testament—this class is for you. Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

  🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes 🍦 Ice Cream, Health, and a Surprising Take We kick things off with a fun (and unexpected) cultural moment featuring Ezekiel Emanuel, brother of former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. In a recent clip, Dr. Emanuel makes waves by saying… ice cream might actually be good for you. 👉 Watch the clip: https://youtu.be/sXliJxlRtlM It’s a lighthearted reminder that sometimes common assumptions—about food, faith, or Israel—deserve a second look. 🚀 Faith Among the Stars: Christian Astronauts From ice cream to outer space—we talk about Christians who’ve literally taken their faith beyond earth. Butch Wilmore – SpaceX astronaut Jeffrey Williams – Completed 4 spacewalks Charlie Duke – Astronaut from Apollo 16, now in his 90s Their testimonies remind us that faith isn’t limited by altitude or orbit. 👉 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKBi2OyHIXo 🔬 Israel & Innovation: Discoveries That Shaped the Year Israel continues to punch far above its weight in science, archaeology, and technology. We highlight 10 major discoveries that shaped the year, showcasing Israel’s role as a global innovator. 👉 Read more from Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/ten-discoveries-that-shaped-the-year/ 💧 Iran Is Dying from the Inside A sobering look at Iran’s internal crisis—not from war, but from water. Massive drought, failed dam projects, and the collapse of ancient qanat systems are destabilizing the nation from within. 👉 Full report from Yale Environment 360: https://e360.yale.edu/features/iran-water-drought-dams-qanats This is a reminder that regimes often fall apart long before they fall down. 📜 Minutia of Genesis: The Mystery of Melchizedek We dive into one of Scripture’s most fascinating figures—Melchizedek, the priest-king who appears briefly but powerfully. Key Highlights: Name means “King of Righteousness” King of Salem (Jerusalem) Priest of El Elyon (God Most High) Meets Abram after the defeat of Chedorlaomer (Genesis 14) Blesses Abram; Abram gives him a tithe Serves bread and wine Described in Hebrews 7 as “without father or mother…without genealogy” Presented as a type of Christ, pointing forward to Jesus’ eternal priesthood “The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, ‘You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.’” (Psalm 110:4) Some argue Melchizedek was simply a historical priest-king; others see him as one of the clearest foreshadows of Messiah in the Hebrew Scriptures. 📰 News Roundup 🇻🇪 Antisemitic Delusion: Even Amid Venezuelan Chaos, Israel Is Blamed As The Villain Pulling The Strings 🔗https://harbingersdaily.com/antisemitic-delusion-even-amid-venezuelan-chaos-israel-is-blamed-as-the-villan-pulling-the-strings/ 👁️ Medical Breakthrough The FDA has cleared the first U.S. trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant, offering hope to patients with corneal blindness. 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-882993 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Nosh – a snack Ayzkrem – ice cream Which brings us full circle… maybe Dr. Emanuel is right after all. 🍦😉 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events The Depth of Hesed – Dr. Joe Zhakevich 📅 January 15 Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes 🎯 FOI Equip – WE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $10,000 🎉 Opening / New Year Check-In Chris opens the show by asking Steve how he’s doing and wishing him a Happy New Year. Steve shares a special New Year’s moment with three of his grandchildren 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦—watching the ball drop 🎆, drinking sparkling grape juice 🥂, and praying together 🙏. A beautiful way to welcome the new year. 🚨 However… There Was a Problem Steve points out one unforgettable downside of Times Square celebrations: adult diapers 😬. When the grandkids saw the massive Times Square crowd 🧍🧍🧍, it sparked a “Gross!!!” 🤢 conversation that only grandparents can truly appreciate. 🔗 Why you should avoid Times Square on New Year’s Eve https://nypost.com/2025/12/31/us-news/two-reasons-why-you-should-avoid-times-squares-insanely-crowded-expensive-ball-drop-for-nye/ 🕍 Hebraic Christian Beit Midrash Resource Antisemitism and Human Inclinations – The Good and the Evil 🔗 https://www.hebraiccommunity.org/midrash/antisemitism-and-human-inclinations-the-good-and-evil/ 🧠 Jewish View of Human Inclination Yetzer Hara 😈 – the evil inclination, often tied to pride. Seen as inborn, yet necessary for survival, productivity, marriage, family, and society 🏠💼👶. Yetzer Tov 😇 – the good inclination, connected to God’s breath of life. 📖 Scriptural connections: – Genesis 5:3 – Seth begotten in the image of Adam – Genesis 2:7 – God breathed life into man – Job 32:8 – the neshamah (breath) of the Almighty gives understanding – Jeremiah 17:9 – the heart is deceitful – Romans 7:15–25 – Paul’s inner struggle ⚔️ between good and evil 📰 News Roundup 🗳️ Two Orthodox Jewish mayors elected in New York 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-882152 🏺 U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and family uncover Bar-Kokhba–era artifacts 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-882466 🇮🇷 Iranians reportedly expressing admiration for Netanyahu 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-882649#google_vignette 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Beyz (בייז) — bad, evil, or wicked. Not just “oops,” but the kind of wrong that makes you say, “That’s not good.” 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Events The Depth of Hesed – Dr. Joe Zhakevich 📅 January 15 Should We Still Bless Israel? – Bruce Scott, Ty Perry, Cameron Joyner 📅 February 12 & 19 This important two-part class examines arguments raised by voices like Joel Webbon, Tucker Carlson, and others 🧐, addressing key questions: ❓ Are today’s Jewish people the same people we read about in Scripture? ❓ How do believers bless a largely secular nation? ❓ Should Christians bless modern Israel? Register: foiequip.org 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today!   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/