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Season 2: Episode 30
Sit down with Rabbi Matheus Guimarães to uncover one of the most tragic, and least told chapters of Jewish history: the Sephardic Jews and the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisition.
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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.
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Season 2: Episode 29
We explore the heart behind Hebrew worship, the story of the Hebrew Gospels, and what it means to truly live in alignment with the name and identity God gives you.
Season 2: Episode 28
Nehemia Gordon explores the history, meaning, and pronunciation of YHWH, including Yahweh vs Jehovah, through ancient Hebrew manuscripts, the Talmud, Dead Sea Scrolls, and early Christian sources.
Season 2: Episode 27
In this episode of the Covenant and Conflict Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Joakim Lundqvist to explore his powerful journey of faith, the unique story of his church in Sweden, and his deep heart for Israel and the Jewish people.
Season 2: Episode 26
In this episode of Covenant and Conflict, Pastor Ryan Warren sits down with Israeli Knesset member Ohad Tal for a deep and honest conversation about faith, identity, and Israel’s role in today’s world.
Season 2: Episode 25
Rocket Rudolph, a Torah-observant Jewish follower of Yeshua, shares his remarkable journey of faith from Orthodox Judaism to a life-changing encounter with the Living God sparked by the television series "The Chosen."
Season 2: Episode 24
Arab Christian pastor Steven Khoury from Bethlehem shares what it’s like to live out his faith in the middle of the Israel–Palestine conflict. Steven shares his personal journey of persecution, ministry, and hope.
Season 2: Episode 23
This episode tells the remarkable true story of Rabbi Daniel Zion, the chief rabbi of Bulgaria during World War II, whose encounter with Yeshua led him and Metropolitan Stefan to save more than 50,000 Bulgarian Jews from the Nazis. A story of faith, courage, and unity in the face of evil.
Season 2: Episode 22
The Bible’s teaching on Hell can be challenging. Much of our knowledge about Hell comes from the words of Jesus himself, but what did his Jewish audience understand at the time? In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Dan Call, Chair of the Department of Doctoral Studies and Professor of Practical Theology, to explore these questions.
Season 2: Episode 21
In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Morton, whose journey into this topic began when she noticed how “pro-Israel” our church was. While she deeply understood the theology and biblical priority of Israel and the Jewish people, she began asking a bold and uncomfortable question: Is our love for Isaac unintentionally leaving Ishmael in the corner?
Season 2: Episode 20
Rabbi Marty Waldman shares the extraordinary story of how God orchestrated unprecedented dialogue between the Messianic Jewish community and the Catholic Church, including the remarkable moment he prayed for Cardinal Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis.
Season 2: Episode 19
Emmanuel Roro, a second-generation Ethiopian Jewish believer born in Israel, shares his family's remarkable journey of faith and the unique challenges facing Messianic Jews in their homeland today.
Season 2: Episode 18
Hebrew scholar Nehemia Gordon discusses his journey from Orthodox to Karaite Judaism, the differences between these traditions, and his work with ancient manuscripts including the Hebrew Gospel of Matthew.
Season 2: Episode 17
Believers across denominations are asking deeper questions about Communion—the Eucharist. In this episode, we explore what Jesus meant when He instituted it at Passover, whether we receive His actual body and blood, and how the Church can faithfully recover God’s heart for the Table.
Season 2: Episode 16
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.
Season 2: Episode 15
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.
Season 2: Episode 14
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.
Season 2: Episode 13
Join David Blease and Preston Benjamin as they unpack the four types of seekers in the Jewish-Christian space.
Season 2: Episode 12
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.
Season 2: Episode 11
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.
Season 2: Episode 10
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.