Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence"

We begin 2026 with a look at an issue that is rapidly becoming one of the most important of the decade.

Across religious, political, and generational lines, views on Israel and the Jewish faith and people are wildly misaligned. We discuss the lay of the land, what is out of bounds, and how to entertain these difficult conversations.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and statistics
05:44 - Kanye, October 7, and how we got here
09:34 - Generational and religious differences
15:03 - The complicated relationship between Judaism and Christianity
27:38 - 5 major views within churches
40:58 - Where we can agree to disagree, and where we can't
54:10 - Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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Referenced:
The Growing Divide Over Israel - https://jackwilkie.co/p/the-growing-divide-over-israel
Pew Research: Views on Abortion - https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/views-on-abortion-by-race-and-ethnicity/
Pew Research: Religion and Views on LGBTQ Issues - https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/religion-and-views-on-lgbtq-issues-and-abortion/