Covenant & Conflict: A Gateway Center for Israel Podcast starring David Blease and Nic Lesmeister
A Gateway Center for Israel Podcast

Covenant & Conflict

"Covenant & Conflict" is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the “Gateway Center for Israel” and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst conflict.

Subscribe on
Episodes
Page 1
Exploring Replacement Theology & the Acts Model, with Preston Benjamin
47:01

Season 2: Episode 11

Exploring Replacement Theology & the Acts Model, with Preston Benjamin
In this episode, David Blease sits down with Preston Benjamin to explore Acts 15, the early church’s integration of Gentile believers, and the enduring relationship between the Church and Israel. Preston offers powerful insights into how the Church can reclaim its biblical foundations while honoring the distinct callings of both Jewish and Gentile believers.
One New Man: Messianic Jewish Scholar Explains Ephesians 2, with David Rudolph & David Blease
57:21

Season 2: Episode 09

One New Man: Messianic Jewish Scholar Explains Ephesians 2, with David Rudolph & David Blease
In this episode, Dr. David Rudolph and David Blease explore the significance of recognizing the Jewish roots of Christianity and fostering genuine relationships between Jewish and Gentile believers. They emphasize the importance of embracing distinct identities while avoiding extremes in cultural assimilation, advocating for unity and support against antisemitism within the body of Messiah.
Living Like Jesus: What Role Should Jewish Traditions Play in Christianity? – With Nic Lesmeister & David Blease
49:13

Season 2: Episode 07

Living Like Jesus: What Role Should Jewish Traditions Play in Christianity? – With Nic Lesmeister & David Blease
This episode delves into the biblical and historical dynamics between Jewish and Gentile believers in Jesus, featuring Nic and David from the Center for Israel. They discuss the tendency to overlook God's covenant with the Jewish people, the debate on Gentile adoption of Jewish practices, the decisions of the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15, and the importance of humility and interdependence in relationships between Jewish and Gentile believers.
Trekking Through the Holocaust – Why Christians Must Remember, with Kara Daniels
48:43

Season 2: Episode 05

Trekking Through the Holocaust – Why Christians Must Remember, with Kara Daniels
In this episode, David talks with Kara Daniels about her experience on a trip to Europe that followed the path of the Holocaust, including stops in Germany, Prague, and Poland. The speaker shares how the trip transformed her perspective on the Jewish people, the Holocaust, and the Church's responsibility to understand and support the Jewish community.
Hip Hop Dancer to Pastor to Israel Advocate with Ryan Warren
35.46

Season 2: Episode 04

Hip Hop Dancer to Pastor to Israel Advocate with Ryan Warren
In today’s episode, David Blease talks with Ryan Warren about his journey from hip-hop dancing to pastoring and advocating for the Jewish community in Dallas. Ryan shares how he built deep friendships with Orthodox Jewish leaders by genuinely seeking to understand their faith, emphasizing the need for Christians to approach the Jewish people with humility and respect rather than focusing on conversion.
man paint-brush-1