Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

How is the figure of Jesus perceived among the Jewish people? Co-host Dr. Carl Moeller talks with Joel C. Rosenberg about a topic avoided by most Jewish communities.   Joel explains how the Jewish people in America are rediscovering the figure of Jesus, embracing that He was Jewish and His importance in the history of this community.   Joel also explains the remarkable differences between the Jewish communities in Israel and the United States and the importance of the Scriptures in these communities and how this defines Judaism for them.     What Do American Jews Believe? by Milton Himmelfarb   Flavius Josephus's books   The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Amy-Jill Levine (Editor), Marc Zvi Brettler (Editor)   Kosher Jesus by Shmuley Boteach   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.

Why is God letting this happen? This is a question many had during the first 72 hours of the Rocket War.   Joel C. Rosenberg, founder of The Joshua Fund, and co-host Carl Moeller discuss what's going on in Israel since rocket firing from the Gaza Strip took place. Joel describes the attacks taking place and the difference between this war with the seven-week Rocket War in 2014.   Joel also explains there is more than violence occurring; there is also hope and solidarity during this conflict, as Joel demonstrates through two incredible stories.   ROCKETS, RIOTS, AND RAGE: More than 300 rockets fired at Israel so far – more than 700 wounded on the Temple Mount and in the West Bank. All Israel News | May 11, 2021 | 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.

Is it possible to have peace in Gaza?   In this episode, co-host Carl Moeller and Joel C. Rosenberg have a conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.   They reflect on the idea that both sides are under the same obligations, as related to Jesus' command to love our neighbor and discuss the importance of understanding our neighbors beyond a surface level.   Carl also shares stories about Gaza while he was working with the organization Open Doors, including a surprising meeting with Brother Andrew, a missionary known as “God’s smuggler” for smuggling Bibles to communist countries at the height of the Cold War.   Joel shares the importance of Brother Andrew in his life and explains how Brother Andrew’s faith and book Light Force: A Stirring Account of the Church Caught in the Middle East Crossfire changed his perspective.   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.

In Genesis 12, God makes a covenant with Abraham. How does that covenant impact your life and current events in the Epicenter?   Co-host Carl Moeller sits down with Joel C. Rosenberg to talk about the Abraham Covenant, the unconditional promise that God made to Abraham, and its impact on the Middle East today. Joel also speaks about The Joshua Fund and how they develop their mission to educate and mobilize Christians through this promise.   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.

What is everlasting love? Are Jewish people the chosen ones?   In this episode, we revisit a series of sermons by host Joel C. Rosenberg. He examines these existential questions and discusses the turmoil that has existed in the Middle East and how the history of a region has defined humanity.   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.

What is the path to salvation? How is Christianity spreading across the world?   Co-host Dr. Carl Moeller sits down for an in-depth interview with a man who can help answer these questions. David Garrison is an author, scholar, and spent much of his life as a missionary in predominantly Muslim countries across the Mideast.   Garrison shares his family's journey in spreading the word of Jesus, how they witnessed people of all backgrounds coming to Christianity, and why modern times are so pivotal to a movement of faith.   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.

Can we live as Jesus did…to love our neighbors through decades of grief, conflict, and modern politics? Is there a middle ground for a peaceful existence among all?   Co-host Dr. Carl Moeller is joined by Joel C. Rosenberg to address these pivotal questions confronting Israel, Evangelicals, and the entire Middle East.   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.

Israel faces many threats, perhaps none greater than the nation of Iran. Iranian leadership has vowed to annihilate Israel, but the regime is steadily losing the support of its people.   In this episode, co-host Dr. Carl Moeller is joined by Joel C. Rosenberg, founder of The Joshua Fund, for a discussion about what's behind the spiritual revolution in Iran and how and why it's gaining steam. This episode also includes the story of Dr. Hormoz Shariat, an Iranian native who transformed his life and faith through Jesus Christ and is now working to spread the message of Christianity across the Arab world.   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.

A growing number of Jews have turned to follow Jesus as their Messiah in modern times, and hundreds of thousands could follow in our lifetime.   What is behind the awakening and conversions of so many? How can this shift in religious belief continue to be fueled?   In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg opens our eyes to the rise of Christianity in Israel, the Great Awakening across the Arab world, and provides answers to Christians who may not be sure what they can do to spread the message of Jesus.   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.

What will it take to serve Israel and Her Neighbors? How can one family make a difference in the world?   In this episode, co-host Dr. Carl Moeller has an in-depth and heartfelt conversation with Lynn Rosenberg. She shares the spiritual path that led her to be Joel's partner in life and how they came together as a family to embark upon a journey from the United States to Israel to serve at the center of Christianity.   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.