Keeping It Israel

In this interview, Jeff talks to Michael Freund about Zionism and its biblical roots. They discuss the connection Jews have, and always have had, with the Land of Israel; and they discuss the prophetic  importance that all of the tribes of Israel return to the Land God promised them in the Bible.

Rabbi Michael Freund graduated from Princeton University and got his MBA from Columbia. He lived in Israel for 25 years, where ...

In this interview, Jeff talks to Avner Boskey, a Messianic Jewish author, teacher and musician who lives near Beersheva in Israel with his wife Rachel. They are the founders of Final Frontier Ministries, a ministry dedicated to stirring up the creative arts, worship, intercession, the prophetic and evangelism within a Jewish and Israeli matrix. Avner and Rachel have released five albums of Messianic music. Avner is the author of th...

In this episode of our Battle for Truth series Jeff Futers talks to Melissa Briggs, an experienced Hebrew Teacher who lived in Jerusalem, then England, and now lives in Nashville with her husband, children, and foster children. Melissa is passionate about making the riches of the Hebrew language accessible to everyone. She is also an Ambassador for Christian Friends of EMUNAH Israel - a charity that supports the orphans and most ne...

In this episode of our "Keeping it Israel" podcast's series, "Battle for Truth," Jeff Futers talks to Ze'ev Orenstein about a recent archaeological discovery in the City of David - the original, ancient Jerusalem - that adds to the endless archaeological discoveries proving that the Jewish people have had a long and continued presence in the Land of Israel for over 2000 years.

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In this episode of our "Battle for Truth" podcast series, Jeff talks to Brian Sanders about his timely new film, "Why Stand with Israel", getting to the bottom of why Christians around the world should be standing in solidarity with Israel more than ever, right now. Together they explore replacement theology,  the significance of the "one new man" mentioned in Ephesians and many more scriptures and top...

In this episode of our "Battle for Truth" podcast series, Jeff talks to Aaron and Dani, a Jewish couple who both grew up in Toronto, Canada. Today, the couple is living in Toronto at a time when antisemitism is reaching new heights, such as they have never known before. Dani's grandparents were expelled from Iraq and her other grandparents narrowly escaped Poland, so Dani is familiar with what antisemitism can lead t...

In this episode of our Keeping it Israel Podcast, Jeff talks to Gidon Ariel, Co-Founder and CEO of Root Source about what it is like to live in the heartland of Israel at a time of war and what he foresees in the future. 

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In this podcast, Jeff talks to Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of the African - Jewish Alliance about the similarities between the massacre that occurred in Israel October 7th and what has been going on in modern-day Africa. Jeff shares his experience watching over 40 minutes of October 7th footage from Hamas cameras while Dr. Jacobs compares it to what he has witnessed happening today in Africa. 

Dr. Charles Jacobs is an au...

In this interview, Jeff talks to Robert J. Wolf MD, author of "Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom." Published by Amsterdam Publishers, this 4-time award winning book is based on Robert’s family’s history, first living under the Nazis, and then under the communist regime in Hungary. In 1944, almost half a million Jewish Hungarians were deported to Auschwitz. Among the few su...

In this audio-only episode of our Battle for Truth series, Jeff is interviewed by Paul Calvert of Bethlehem, Israel about the work of First Century Foundations and where FCF stands regarding Israel's war against Hamas.

First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God...

In this episode, Jeff talks to Chris Atkins, owner of One Media about his perspective of Israel having travelled there over 50 times. Once unsure about what he thought about Israel, Chris now feels more safe and at home in Israel than anywhere else in the world, unless he is at home in Canada.  They also discuss being in Israel when Iran attacked, and their views on how those in the West, and Christians in particular, should stand ...

In this interview, Jeff sits down with Simcha Greiniman, a ZAKA volunteer who was responsible for collecting the dead and mutilated bodies after the October 7th massacre in Israel. 

First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God of Israel. LEARN MORE ABOUT US HERE.

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In this episode of Keeping it Israel's "Battle for Truth" series, Jeff Futers talks to Pastor Jonathan Gallo, author of Growing Deeper and Growing Disciples (soon to be released) about what the Bible says about Israel. They discuss how important Israel is in the Bible, whether God has promises to keep concerning Israel and how Jesus connects to Israel in both the Biblical past and Future. 

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In this episode of Keeping it Israel's BATTLE FOR TRUTH series, Jeff talks to Bob O'Dell, co-founder of Root Source about what Israel's war with Hamas means through a Biblical lens. How are Christians finding meaning in Israel's war with Hamas? Are they finding any at all? Is this war an example of Psalm 83? Is it signs of Gog and Magog (Ezekiel 38/39)? And who were the Amalekites in the Bible... does this war r...

In this episode of Keeping it Israel's  "Battle for Truth" series, Jeff talks to Joshua and Caleb Colson, aka "the Bearded Bible Brothers", hosts of "Our Jewish Roots". They discuss the events of October 7th and how Israel's current war is connected to Bible prophecy. They also explore why it is critical for Christians to be standing with Israel today.

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In this interview, Jeff talks to Sondra Baras about the legitimacy of the Jewish claim to the Land of Israel, and in particular, the area referred to as "The West Bank". Sondra explains why the "West Bank" should only be called "Judea and Samaria" and she unpacks why it is inappropriate to refer to her  - or anyone else in her community - as a "Settler" because of the legal and biblical right...

In this episode of Keeping it Israel's "Battle for Truth" series, Jeff has a conversation with Harun Ibrahim, Director of Al Hayat Ministries. Al Hayat Ministries was established in 2003 to operate and produce media for the Al Hayat Channel, an Arabic Christian TV channel that boldly preaches the Gospel and challenges Muslims by shining light on the lies and deception of Islam. As an Arab who was born in Israel, Haru...

In this interview, Jeff talks to Ze'ev Orenstein, Director of International Affairs at the City of David Foundation in Jerusalem to hear his perspective of why the Jewish people have the longest and deepest connection to Jerusalem and the land of Israel from both an archaeological and religious perspective.

First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the countr...