In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr.Luke Bray discuss how Christians think about the Jewish people theologically, and whyChristians should respect and care about the Jewish People.To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram@passagesisrael.If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review.

In this week’s episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ VisitingScholar Dr. Luke Bray discuss whether Christian advocacy actually helps or hurts others.Dr. Bray shares from his expertise regarding Christian advocacy in the Middle East, and theydiscuss the need for Christian advocates to be sensitive to cultural differences, collectivememory, and trauma and the importance of empowering others as advocates.To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram@passagesisrael.If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review.

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr. Luke Bray discuss the difference between intercessory advocacy and embodied advocacy and why it is important to show up for others.  To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr. Luke Bray explore how prayer is essential to our relationship with God, our view of the world around us, and Christian advocacy.    To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar discuss what prophetic witness is in the context of the church and how it impacts Christian advocacy and the Church.   To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr. Luke Bray discuss what Biblical love is and what it is not. They discuss how true Biblical love informs how we should advocate for those in need.   To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review.

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr. Luke Bray discuss God’s perfect justice and how this influences Christian advocacy today.  To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages' Visiting Scholar Luke Bray discuss the importance of seeing people as made in the image of God and how that influences the way we advocate for others and view the world around us.   To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Dr. Luke Bray discuss what an advocate is and how Christians can learn from biblical examples of advocacy like Jesus and the Holy Spirit.   To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review. 

Welcome to Discover Your Roots: Season 3. This season focuses on Christian advocacy. Join us as we unpack how theology influences Christian advocacy, explore what the Bible has to say about advocacy, and discuss why Christians should advocate for the Jewish people.  In this episode, Mattanah DeWitt and Passages’ Visiting Scholar Luke Bray discuss what theology actually is. They give an introduction to Christian advocacy and the different forms it takes.  Luke Bray holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern history as well as a Doctorate Degree in World Religions. He has served in the United States Army and has since served in various pastoral and ministry positions. Dr. Bray has a heart for advocacy and the peoples of the Middle East. We are excited to welcome him as this season’s Visiting Scholar!   To learn more about Passages visit www.passagesisrael.org or follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.   If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review.