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Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

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Sep 21, 2021 • 50min

Imprisoned In Turkey with Andrew & Norine Brunson #25

Can your faith in Jesus Christ stay strong, even in captivity?   Joel C. Rosenberg and Dr. Carl Moeller speak with Andrew Brunson, pastor of a relatively small evangelical congregation in Turkey, and his wife, Norine. Andrew was imprisoned for two years and accused of activities related to terrorism and considered a threat to national security.   Andrew and Norine share the challenges they went through, their faith throughout it all, and former President Donald Trump’s involvement in his release.   God's Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and Perseverance by Andrew Brunson   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Sep 14, 2021 • 45min

Joel's NEW Book "Enemies and Allies" - Pt 1: An Unforgettable Journey #24

Dr. Carl Moeller speaks with Joel C. Rosenberg about his latest book and the current situation in Afghanistan.   Joel describes how even in this chaotic time in the Middle East there have been new opportunities and new connections to Arab Muslim countries to know Christians.   He also reflects on The Joshua Fund's work to bless Israel and Her Neighbors and shares his encounters with presidents, kings, and religious and governmental leaders that he’s detailed in his newest book, Enemies and Allies, including two key decision-makers, the King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi from Egypt.   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 55min

Why Should You Care What’s Going on in the Middle East? #23

Earthquakes, fires, mass shootings, wars, genocides, and other events occur every day in different countries. So much is happening in our world that is evidence that we are getting closer to the return of Christ.   In this teaching from a previous Epicenter Conference, Joel C. Rosenberg discusses some of the devastating events our world has witnessed over the last several years and the message he believes God is sending through them.     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 50min

Twenty Years After 9/11, What Have We Learned About The Epicenter? #22

What is happening in Afghanistan right now? Where are we now as the Church?   Joel C. Rosenberg reflects on what's been happening in the last 20 years after the 9/11 attacks. He discusses the safety and security of Christians, how the worst moments can cause faith in Jesus Christ to grow, and how the Church is growing in the Middle East.   He also shares his opinion about the retirement of troops and the risk of being blindsided.   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 35min

Why Does the World Hate Israel? #21

God loves Jewish people with an everlasting love. So why does the world still hate them?   In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg reveals that the Koran is one answer to that question. He discusses the description of Jews in the Koran and explores Shia Muslim beliefs – one of which is centered around the destruction of Israel.   Joel also shares his final thoughts about the Church and the mission of faithful followers of Jesus to show everlasting love to others.       Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Aug 10, 2021 • 28min

Prophecy: The Future of the Middle East #20

What events lead to the Second Coming of the Messiah?   Joel C. Rosenberg reads through Isaiah 19 and unpacks a fascinating prophecy about the Middle East, specifically the judgment that will happen to Egypt.   He describes revolution, spiritual deception, devastation, and even lists some signs of when it will happen.   Joel also talks about why some followers of Jesus in the Middle East don’t study the Old Testament. Recorded in October 2019.   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 29min

The Russian-Iranian-Turkish Alliance of Ezekiel 38 & 39 (The War of Gog & Magog) #18

Joel C. Rosenberg reads Ezekiel 38 & 39 and discusses the prophecy of the war of Gog and Magog, the enemies who God will fight to reveal Himself that will end in a period of peace.   Through the verses, Joel explains geography clues to help us understand who will be involved in this war, the restored land where God will fight, and the importance of that land to be reborn as a country before it all starts.   Are we close to these events? That's a thought that Joel reflects on through the reading. Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 47min

Are We Losing Young Evangelicals To Anti-Israel Sentiment? #17

The percentage of young evangelicals who don't understand God's plan for Israel is rising.   In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg analyzes the results of two different surveys – conducted four years apart—that reveal this sobering fact and gives us his thoughts on why young evangelicals are changing their view of the Scriptures. Support for Israel among young US evangelical Christians drops sharply — survey. May 20, 2021.   Evangelical Attitudes Toward Israel and the Peace Process. December 4, 2017.   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Jul 6, 2021 • 45min

Why Do Evangelicals Love Israel and the Jewish People? #16

In today's episode, Dr. Carl Moeller and Joel C. Rosenberg talk about evangelicals and their passion and interest in Israel. To understand the love that they have for the people of Israel, Joel explains the importance of the Bible as their highest source and explores the problem of idealizing this love as extreme love.   Joel also analyzes historical moments when God protected the people of Israel and validated the prophecies of Jews returning to the land God gave them.   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Jun 22, 2021 • 37min

Are Jewish People Occupying a Land that is Not Their Own? #15

Who owns the land of Israel? To answer this, Joel C. Rosenberg navigates the scriptures from Genesis to the New Testament to see what God says about the land He gave the people of Israel and the conditions to keep it.   Joel also discusses the difference between ownership and occupancy, addressing several repercussions Jewish people face in the Epicenter.   Lastly, he shares how replacement theology is involved with the idea of occupation.   Bishops at Meeting Urge Israel to End Its Occupation of Palestinian Territories by Rachel Donadio   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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