The Jew and Gentile Podcast

🎙 Jew & Gentile Podcast Notes 👋 Charlie Kirk, Philly Baseball, Rights from God or Government, and A Chazir Bleibit Chazir (Episode #214) Steve “Only in America…” 🇺🇸 Story: Phillies fan demands the ball back → company offers $5,000 to infamous fan. 📰 https://nypost.com/2025/09/09/sports/company-offers-5000-to-infamous-phillies-fan-for-home-run-ball/ 💬 Conversation Topic 🏛 Senator Tim Kaine says rights come from government, not God → big theological & cultural implications. 📖 https://harbingersdaily.com/tim-kaine-raises-eyebrows-on-capitol-hill-for-arguing-rights-come-from-the-government-not-god/ 🎥 Bill Clinton’s honest evaluation of Israel & Palestinians. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9JOZhBRFjA Play opening, then jump to 1:39 for about a minute. 🚫 Nearly 30 evangelical Christians detained in China, branded “socially dangerous.” 📖 https://harbingersdaily.com/communist-run-china-detains-nearly-30-evangelical-christians-branding-them-as-socially-dangerous/ 📖 Psalm 119 Series Completed: Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet, He, Vav, Zayin, Chet. Now: Teth (vv. 65–72). Theme: What is good in the life of a believer? 🌿 Hebrew: Tov (good) appears six times. Verses: v. 65 – “You have dealt well (tov) with Your servant.” 🙌 v. 66 – “Teach me good judgment.” 📖 v. 68 – “You are good and do good.” ✨ v. 71 – “It is good for me that I have been afflicted.” 🕊 v. 72 – “The law of Your mouth is better (tov) to me.” 💎 God alone is truly good (Luke 18:19; 1 John 1:5). Cross references: 📖 Psalm 100:5, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 34:8. 📖 Romans 7:12, James 1:17. Gospel = Good News (Tov Meod – very good). ✝️✨ 📰 News Roundup 🔴 Jerusalem terror attack: 6 Israelis killed, 12 wounded in shooting. https://allisraelnews.com/shooting-attack-near-jerusalem-15-israelis-wounded-incl-5-in-serious-condition-after-2-terrorists-open-fire ✈️ Aliyah: Nefesh B’Nefesh (Soul to Soul) feature. https://www.jpost.com/tags/nefesh-bnefesh 🚩 Brooklyn High School controversy: Palestinian flag hung in hallway despite Jewish complaints. https://nypost.com/2025/09/06/us-news/brooklyn-high-school-brazenly-hangs-palestinian-flag-in-hallway-despite-complaints-from-jews-simply-unacceptable/ 🗣 Yiddish Word of the Day “A chazir bleibit chazir” – “A pig remains a pig.” 🐷 Meaning: You don’t fail because you’re weak, but because you think you’re strong. 💡 Reference: https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Glossary/Yiddish_Words/yiddish_words.html   📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Round Challah, Red Paint, Remembering God’s Word, and Yutz (Episode #213) Opening Chris gets caught off guard by Pastor Neil’s surprise video call. Banter and fun before diving into today’s topics. Special Feature Chris appears on Stand in the Gap (Lighthouse TV). 🕍 Two Synagogues, Two Opinions Discussion on the Torah scroll incidents in NYC synagogues. 🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-congregations-two-opinions-as-torahs-hit-the-floor-at-separate-nyc-synagogues/ 📚 Sponsor: FOI Equip Don’t miss the fall Equip class: Isaiah 53: Could This Be Jesus? with Dr. Will Varner 🗓️ September 11 & 18 👉 https://www.foi.org/equip ✡️ Psalm 119 Study – Zayin & Chet Zayin (vv. 49–56) Remember God’s judgments of old (v.52), His name at night (v.55), His Word (Deut. 4:1–14). Comfort in affliction—“Your word has given me life” (v.50). Statutes are songs in the night (v.55). Kept God’s law and precepts (vv.55–56). Chet (vv. 57–64) Mercy according to God’s Word (v.58). Keep God’s Word and precepts (vv.57, 63). Turned (Hebrew shoob)—to turn back, return (v.59). The whole earth is full of His mercy (v.64). 🍯 Rosh Hashanah Preview 🗓️ Begins Monday evening, Sept 22 – Wednesday, Sept 24. Why do we eat round challah on Rosh Hashanah? 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-865577?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 📰 News Roundup “Moron” Terrorist Takes Selfie, Exposes HQ 🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/moron-jihadists-selfie-leads-us-to-hq/ Media Blackout on Antisemitism 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-865996?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Pro-Palestinian Activist Throws Paint on Israeli Singer (Avinu Malkeinu) 🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/09/01/watch-pro-palestinian-activist-throws-paint-on-israeli-singer-in-poland/ Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Enlist in the IDF – Proud to Serve 🔗 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkqufwxcee Chariots of Money – Big Bonuses for IDF Enlistees 🔗 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkvvxazqex Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Vandalized (Philadelphia) 🔗 https://6abc.com/post/philadelphia-police-investigating-vandalism-weitzman-national-museum-american-jewish-history/17648461/ 🤦 Yutz of the Week Definition: “Stupid, unthinking, or socially inept person.” Example: The terrorist who gave himself away with a selfie. Chris’s fear: yutzes on bikes who think they’re invincible in traffic. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast Show Notes In this episode, Steve and Chris sit down with Tiauna Lodewyk, Canadian Representative with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry in Ontario. Recently, Tiauna joined a Jewish group traveling through Italy to explore the rich history of Jewish life and heritage there. What started as an educational journey—designed to help combat antisemitism on college campuses—quickly became something far deeper. For Tiauna, Italy was ministry around every corner: conversations with Jewish friends, moments of encouragement, and countless opportunities to live out her faith and show the love of the Messiah. Join us as Tiauna shares stories from her time in Italy, the challenges of standing with Jewish people today, and how God is using her in Canada and beyond to build bridges of hope and truth. If you would like to pray for or support Tiauna’s ministry, visit: foi.org/lodewyk. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast Show Notes 🎧 The 7 Have Spoken: Let’s Dance! City of David Speaks, Hope in Gaza, Unashamed - Psalm 119, and Pintele Yid  The 7 have spoken! We asked if listeners liked us dancing to Havenu Shalom during the opening — and our seven loyal fans gave a resounding yes. Chris: “The seven have spoken!” (cue David Bowie’s Let’s Dance) 🔥 Encouraging Update from Gaza Not all news from Gaza is negative. Joel Rosenberg shares powerful stories of Gazians coming to faith in Jesus. 📺 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX9ja8xKB5g 📚 Book Talk: When the Stones Speak Steve is reading When the Stones Speak — a deep archaeological and spiritual journey into the City of David. Key takeaways: Proof of Jewish roots in the land long before Islam Baron Rothschild's land ownership photo Warren’s Shaft Pilgrimage Road to the Temple Mount Page 158: Prutah coins minted 66–70 AD – “an email from 2,000 years ago” Drainage tunnel under the road Reinforces the Jewish claim to the land and silences revisionist narratives. Highlight from Jewish thought: Pintele Yid – the Jewish Spark (p. 147) 📖 Scripture Focus: Psalm 119 🔤 HEY (vv. 33–40) v.33 – Teach me Your way (What do you do when you find He is the way?) v.34 – Give me understanding to obey with my whole heart v.36 – Incline my heart to Your testimonies, not covetousness v.37 – Turn my eyes from worthless things v.37 – Revive me in Your way v.40 – Revive me in Your righteousness ✡️ VAV (vv. 41–48) v.41 – Salvation comes from Your Word v.42 – Why trust it? Because it's true v.43 – Don’t take the Word of truth out of my mouth v.45 – Walk in liberty – but how do we balance freedom and obedience? v.46 – I will speak of Your testimonies and not be ashamed Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel…” 🗞️ Headlines & Hot Takes Jew-Hating Crowd Silenced by Truth About Hamas 📺 https://youtu.be/Dux85fas8Hs?si=KXqSLf1BwxOHx8X9 Christian Revival Among Young Adults in the UK Belief in God has tripled among 18–24-year-olds. 📖 https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/08/19/christian-revival-belief-in-god-triples-among-18-24-year-old-britons/ 500,000 Israelis Protest for Hostage Release 📰 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-864488?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Gaza’s Food Prices Drop Despite War 📰 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-864495?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day Pintele Yid (פּינטעלע ייִד) – The Jewish Spark This deeply meaningful Yiddish phrase refers to the tiny, indestructible spark of Jewish identity that exists in every Jewish soul, no matter how hidden. Highlighted on page 147 of When the Stones Speak, it captures the resilience of Jewish faith and identity, especially in the Land of Israel. 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎧 Episode Rundown: Dancing Intros, Psalm Dust, & Pierogi Politics 👋 Opening Chat Chris: “How are you?” Steve: “I’m betwixt—caught between our classic intro and the new dancing one.” 🕺💃 Listener feedback is in: someone’s not feeling the dance moves. Let's decide together! Text your vote to 424-444-1948 — keep the OG intro or the boogie version? 🕍 Antisemitism Alert 📢 Article: JPost - Antisemitism on the Rise https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-863795?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Shocking new data and headlines from the Jewish world. What does this mean for Christians who stand with Israel? 🔥 Heatwave Hits the Holy Land 🌡️ Article: JPost - Record Temps https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-863747?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share The Middle East is heating up—literally. Environmental shake-ups and the global ripple effect. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Chosen People vs. Chosen Generation? 🧠 Article: JPost - Chosen Identity https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-863747?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share Are Gen Z and Jewish identity colliding or aligning? Who defines chosenness in 2025? 📖 Devotional Dive – Psalm 119: Daled (vv. 25–32) From delight (v.24) ➡ to dust (v.25): a spiritual drop. Chris: “No wonder my wife calls me the prophet of doom—every high point comes with a ‘just wait.’” 🔑 Key themes: “Teach me” (v.26) 📚 “Make me understand” (v.27) 💭 “Strengthen me” (v.28) 💪 “Cling to Your testimonies” (v.31) 🙌 “Enlarge my heart” — God’s Word expands our capacity for Him ❤️ 🗞 News Blitz 🩸 Former PA PM Praises Oct 7 📰 Breitbart Report https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/08/10/former-palestinian-authority-pm-praises-oct-7-massacre-courageous-hamas-plo-unity/ He called it courageous. We call it evil. 🏬 Churches in Shopping Malls 📰 CNBC Feature https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/09/americas-dying-shopping-malls-have-surprising-rebound-in-store.html Dead malls… now revived with the Gospel? 🥟 Pierogis for Dershowitz 📰 Fox News Opinion https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jonathan-turley-dershowitz-takes-pierogi-politics-leftist-hypocrisy Food, politics, and Jewish identity—served hot. 🌱 Human Composting 📰 USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/08/09/states-legalize-human-composting/85454339007/ From dust we came… to compost we return? 🗣 Yiddish Word of the Week Shmutz (שׁמוץ) — n. dust, grime “My soul clings to the shmutz.” Psalm 119:25, paraphrased.   📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode [#209] Title: “The Shower Sandwich Saint, Open My Eyes That I May See, Netanyahu’s Gaza Gamble, and Mechiah” In This Episode: Steve returns from Chicago with heartwarming and hilarious listener stories—including one involving a shower, a sandwich, and a plugged drain. We reflect on Psalm 119, explore cruise dreams, and tackle headlines from around the world and Israel. Plus, don’t miss two exciting FOI Equip classes coming this fall! 🧼 Listener Story: Sandwich in the Shower A beloved listener—famous for eating a sandwich in the shower while listening to the podcast—is now with the Lord. His daughter shared: “The shower drain was clogged. I pulled out sandwich bags and candy wrappers. I don’t know what he was doing in there, but I know he felt better with the water falling on him.” Rest well, 8th Listener. You made us laugh and left your mark (in the pipes). Also… multiple people in Wisconsin and Chicago claim to be the “8th Listener.” The legend grows. 🚢 Cruise Life Update Chris dreams of a simpler life—on the high seas. New goal: $1.8 million for an unlimited cruise package, complete with a private room and bathroom. Why own land when you can sail it? 📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment) Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes: Isaiah 53 with Dr. Will Varner – September 11 & 18 A deep dive into the suffering servant through a Jewish lens. “Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7 A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it. 📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org 📖 Disciple’s Delight in the Word – Psalm 119:17–24 “Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.” Even when rulers oppose and culture collapses, the Word remains our guide, joy, and strength. 🗞️ In the News Smotrich’s Controversial “Death to the Arabs” Photo Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted a photo from Sa-Nur with visible graffiti reading “Death to the Arabs.” The photo was later cropped, but the backlash continues. Read more: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-863523 Mozambique: ISIS Beheads Christians in a “Silent Genocide” ISIS-affiliated fighters in northern Mozambique are beheading Christians, torching churches, and devastating villages. MEMRI calls it a “silent genocide,” and global response remains minimal. Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/world/isis-soldiers-behead-christians-mozambique-burning-church-homes-silent-genocide Netanyahu: Full Gaza Occupation May Be Necessary Israeli PM Netanyahu is considering a full military occupation of Gaza to finish off Hamas and rescue hostages. Experts warn it may lead to the bloodiest phase of the war yet. Read more: https://nypost.com/2025/08/05/world-news/netanyahu-believes-occupying-gaza-is-only-way-to-finish-hamas-save-hostages-but-it-will-also-start-bloodiest-phase-of-war-experts/ 🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day: Mechiah (מְחַיָּה) Definition: A joy. A relief. A blessing. “It is a mechiah — God’s Word is a delight!” 📬 Connect With Us: Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener? Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review. 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Episode 208 – A Hymn Rooted in Rabbinic History, Chicago Cops, ORIGINS and Israeli Rockets, and Kina Hora   Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig Location: On-location at Conference Point Camp, Wisconsin This week’s Jew and Gentile Podcast is a jam-packed, heartwarming, and powerful mix of laughter, testimonies, faith, and frontline ministry. Chris and Steve take us into the heart of Friends of Israel and Conference Point Camp where stories of bravery, Jewish-Christian unity, and old-school fun collide. 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Class – Isaiah 53: Could This Be Jesus? Taught by Dr. Will Varner | September 11 & 18 🔗 https://foiequip.org 👮‍♀️ Faith Behind the Badge A Chicago police officer (whose name is withheld for safety) shares her experience as a believer in law enforcement. From dangerous neighborhoods to Faith Fridays—weekly prayer walks with clergy across crime-ridden areas of Chicago—her story reveals hope and gospel light shining in unexpected places. “There are more Christians in the force than you’d expect—and the community wants us there.” 🕎 From DNA to Hanukkah: A Young Boy’s Love for Israel 13-year-old David Nelson discovered his Jewish heritage and fell in love with Israel. He shares how receiving a Hanukkah Box from The Friends of Israel sparked meaningful connections and some amazing Israeli cooking. “I used the olive oil and Za’atar mix to make Israeli toast!” 🎲 Mahjong, Memory, and Jewish Heritage Steve’s daughter Shayna explains how a once-forgotten game—Mahjong—is making a comeback in Jewish and non-Jewish communities alike. She also highlights a powerful Billy Joel documentary that connects the pop icon to his Holocaust-survivor roots and explains why it should be required viewing for Christians today. 📖 A Hymn Rooted in Rabbinic History Dr. Mike (Shayna’s husband and NT scholar) draws surprising connections between the classic hymn The Love of God and rabbinic sayings going back to the first century. This mini-lesson in Jewish-Christian literary overlap will change how you hear that familiar verse. 🇮🇱 Missiles Overhead, Faith Undeterred: Micah’s ORIGINS Story FOI graphic designer Micah recounts his recent experience on the ORIGINS Israel trip, where participants served Israeli communities during what’s now called the 12-Day War. As ballistic missiles from Iran rained overhead, Micah and others took shelter—but also stepped out in service and prayer. “God gave me peace I didn’t understand. I’d go back again in a heartbeat.” -Micah Husk 💬 Text Us for Free Stickers! Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers. 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours! 🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day: Kina hora (קײן עין הרע) – a contraction of the Yiddish/Hebrew phrase kayn ayin hara that literally means “no evil eye.” It’s used after mentioning something good to ward off envy or bad luck—much like knocking on wood. Keeping this humble, cautious attitude reflects the heart of Psalm 119, which urges us to safeguard our hearts and remain grounded in God’s Word rather than tempting fate. 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Chutzpah, Cleansing, and Cheltenham: From Bibi to Bet and Beyond Hosted by: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig Presented by: The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry 🔥 In This Episode: 💬 Steve’s Got Chutzpah Steve jokes that if each of our seven listeners gets one more person to subscribe, we’ll double our audience. Let’s go viral! 🧠💥 🧱 Bibi in the Hall (or Not?) Cheltenham High School students call to remove Netanyahu from the Hall of Fame following ICC accusations. 🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-at-netanyahus-pennsylvania-high-school-seek-to-remove-pm-from-hall-of-fame/ 📢 Pastor John Speaks Out: "Ireland Is Headed the Wrong Way!" Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vigR_d93Hsw 🎧 Ozzy Osbourne, Death & the Gospel Les Crawford shares a powerful reflection on life, music, death, and finding the Light of the World. 🎁 Free FOI Equip Stickers Get your free stickers! Perfect for starting gospel-centered conversations. 🔗 https://foiequip.org 📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Class – Isaiah 53: Could This Be Jesus? Taught by Dr. Will Varner | September 11 & 18 🔗 https://foiequip.org 📖 Bible Time – Psalm 119 (Bet) “How can a young man cleanse his way?” (v. 9) Heed. Hide. Herald. Honor God’s Word. 📰 News You Can Use: 🎤 Ambassador Huckabee & Evangelical Visa Drama Leaked letters reveal Huckabee confronting Israel’s interior minister over delayed visas for evangelicals. 🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2025/07/18/leaked-letters-huckabee-threatens-to-say-israel-does-not-welcome-christians/ 🎥 Golda Meir’s Prophecy Still Rings True Golda’s 50-year-old warning about peace in the Middle East still speaks volumes. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP9CmLLuZS4 🕊️ Druze Massacre in Syria & Israel’s Response While the world stayed silent, Israel responded. 🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/21/when-the-druze-cried-out-israel-listened-warfare-expert-slams-global-silence-on-syrian-massacre/ 🚴‍♂️ Tour de France: Protester Taken Out! Chris reacts to viral video of a protester being tackled mid-race. 🔗 https://nypost.com/2025/07/18/sports/security-guard-takes-out-protestor-at-tour-de-france-in-wild-scene/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app ⚾ Jewish Athletes Making Headlines From baseball to BYU’s QB: Jews in sports today. 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-861822 🔗 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-861837 🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day: Reynikn (רייניקן) – to clean, cleanse, purify Perfect word for Psalm 119’s message of spiritual cleansing through the Word. 🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast 🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc. 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 📚 Learn more with FOI Equip Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people. 🌐 https://foiequip.org   ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast — Episode #206 Title: Ambassador Huckabee, Quiet Cracking, Psalm 119, Remembering Pastor John MacArthur, and Mussar (Episode #206) 📅 This week on the Jew and Gentile Podcast: Chris and Steve crack up—literally and figuratively—as they talk about the new workplace burnout trend known as “quiet cracking”—that slow, creeping exhaustion that leaves you wondering when your plate will finally shatter. Chris assures us he’s not quietly cracking… because he’s loud and already cracked up! 😆 📰 What’s Quiet Cracking? It’s the emotional and spiritual fatigue that sneaks up quietly—like burnout in stealth mode. If you’ve been struggling to find joy in your work or just feel spiritually dry, this conversation will resonate with you. 📖 https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/lifestyle/quiet-cracking-is-a-dangerous-workplace-trend-heres-how-to-spot-it/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app 🕊️ A Tribute to Pastor John MacArthur We also take time to remember the incredible legacy of Pastor John MacArthur—the “Lion of the Pulpit.” After 56 years of faithful service, he is now with the Lord. Through Grace To You, Master’s Seminary, and his countless books and sermons, his voice shaped a generation of theological conservatives. As Mark Wingfield said: “There is no single pastor who has been more influential on young theological conservatives in the last 50 years than MacArthur.” 🙏 Pastor MacArthur's life was a powerful example of what it means to equip the saints for the work of ministry—which is exactly why FOI created FOI Equip. 🎁 Sponsor Spotlight: FOI Equip At FOI Equip, we offer free online classes, mentorship programs, and immersive experiences that deepen your faith and help you engage in meaningful Jewish ministry. 📚 https://foiequip.org 📜 Psalm 119 Spotlight Chris and Steve dive into Psalm 119—a psalm so rich in truth it’s earned titles like: The Garden of Sweet Flowers The School of Truth The Great Psalm A Doxology of Praise for the Word of God With 176 verses (8 for each Hebrew letter), it’s an acrostic celebration of God’s Word. Psalm 119 emphasizes how Scripture sanctifies, strengthens, and sustains believers through seasons of pressure, persecution, and praise. Warren Wiersbe said: “The law is not a weapon in the hands of an angry judge but a tool in the hands of a loving Father…” ✨ Key Takeaway: Seek the Lord with your whole heart (v.2), walk in His ways (v.3), and trust His Word to anchor you—even in a world full of cracks. 📰 News You Can Use: 🧋 Faith Under Fire in Denver: Christian coffee shop owner Jamie Sanchez is facing protests simply for being open about his faith and helping the homeless. https://www.foxnews.com/media/christian-coffee-shop-owner-helping-homeless-faces-protests-far-left-city 🪦 Antisemitic Graffiti in Poland: A Jewish cemetery was desecrated again in Poland—a sobering reminder that antisemitism persists today. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-861032?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share 🏢 Real Estate to Reality in Israel: Alma in Kiryat Ono is transforming old apartments into modern towers, reflecting Israel’s innovation and international appeal. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-858035 ✡️Yiddish Word of the Day: Mussar (מוּסָר) This Hebrew and Yiddish word means discipline, instruction, or correction. It shows up in the Book of Proverbs and carries the idea of spiritual and moral growth. A timely reminder for anyone feeling like they’re “quiet cracking.” ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes? With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim! Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide. 🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine: israelmyglory.org/subscribe Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach: foi.org/outreach   Pastors Plus foi.org/pastors 📘 Books: Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals: messiahinpassover.org christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary: Harbingers Daily  

🎙️ The Friends of Israel’s Jew and Gentile Podcast Episode: Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Israel’s New Middle East 🇮🇱 Hosts: Steve Herzig Chris Katulka Paul Golden (“Golden Boy!”) ⭐ Guest: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee ✨ Episode Highlights Ambassador Huckabee unpacks the “New Middle East,” where former rivals are now embracing Israel. Heartfelt reflections on why he loves Israel and the Jewish people. 💖 A glimpse into everyday life in the Holy Land 🌄 Insights on faith’s role in diplomacy. 🙏 Practical ways you can pray for and support Israel today. 📖 🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to the Jew and Gentile Podcast: jewandgentile.org Explore FOI Equip Ministries: foiequip.org Join Pastors+ Community: foi.org/pastors 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread the message of the Jew and Gentile Podcast!