Covenant & Conflict

In this powerful interview, Michael Mistretta, a Messianic leader and long-time friend of CFI shares his journey of following Yeshua in Israel, the challenges Messianic Jews face, and the new doors God is opening in the midst of conflict.

What happens when church history and Jewish heritage collide? We explore the tension between Christian tradition and Jewish roots, confronting the flaws of early church councils while honoring the beauty and complexity of both faith traditions.

A Christian pastor and two Orthodox rabbis from Israel dive into a powerful conversation on faith, Israel, replacement theology, and the future of Jewish-Christian relations. This episode of Covenant and Conflict challenges assumptions and invites humility, unity, and deeper understanding.

Join David Blease and Preston Benjamin as they unpack the four types of seekers in the Jewish-Christian space.

In this episode of Covenant & Conflict, David Blease and Matthew Hernandez explore the transformative practice of Sabbath as a sacred time for rest and connection with God and family. Matthew shares personal insights and practical traditions that have brought healing and divine awareness into his family's routine.

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.

In this episode, Holocaust survivor Rosian Zerner recounts her harrowing experience during the Nazi invasion of Lithuania, the atrocities she endured in ghettos and concentration camps, and the bravery of those who helped her escape.

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.

In this episode, we explore the significance of Passover in relation to Jesus' life and ministry, highlighting its role as a feast of revival and its symbolic connections to His fulfillment of the holiday.

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.

In this engaging discussion with Dr. Jen Rosner, a Jewish follower of Yeshua and accomplished author, she shares her experiences navigating the complexities of her Jewish identity while embracing her faith in the Messiah. Join us for insights into the challenges and essential questions surrounding Jewish-Gentile relations.

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.

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.

Rabbi Marty Waldman shares his personal journey of finding faith in Yeshua as a Jewish man. He describes profound supernatural experiences that drew him to Yeshua and the gradual process of integrating Jewish traditions and worship with his newfound faith.

In this poignant interview, Nicole shares her traumatic experience of the terrorist attack in Kibbutz Beri, Israel, where her mother was m*rdered and the community suffered devastating losses. Despite the heartbreak, she and Ido express hope for rebuilding their community and emphasize the importance of peace, dignity, and solidarity in the face of violence.

If God gave this land where 80% of the Bible occurred to the Jewish people, then why does it have an “undetermined" status internationally, with certain Jewish settlements considered illegal? Nic and David jump into these very complicated political and spiritual waters to share different perspectives to help cut through the confusion.

Can revelation about the importance of Israel and the Jewish people radically change your understanding of, and relationship with God - even after 30 years as a Christian? Meet Charles Ikutiminu, originally from Nigeria, who now serves as Global Ministries Pastor (Africa) at Gateway Church. He enthusiastically shared with David Blease the spiritual and theological journey he and his wife began as they simply obeyed God's leading to pray daily for Israel.

Ashlee, a friend of Gateway Center of Israel, joins David to discuss her personal experiences while employed as a nanny to an Orthodox Jewish family. Knowing zero about Jewish life before being hired, she shares how much she gleaned from observing this family’s adherence to their Kosher dietary laws, Sabbath observance, and religious lifestyle. Not only was her Christian faith enriched by the beauty of Jewish culture, but most importantly, a lifelong friendship was established between her and this family.

Where do we begin to understand the complicated topic of the end times? Nic and David dive into eschatology (or study of what is to come) with author Travis Snow, who has researched theology and biblical prophecy for 20 years.

Nic and David have a fascinating conversation with two Israeli professors - Dr. Guy Golan (Texas Christian University) and Dr. Guy Chet (University of North Texas) - who wrote "My Brother's Keeper," a book that analyzes the complicated relationship between American Jews and Israel.