Why Christians & Jews Need Each Other Right Now (featuring Jeff Futers & Laura DeLegarde)

Can Christians and Jewish people rebuild trust after centuries of division?

In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Jeff Futers and Laura Delagarde from First Century Foundations share how prayer, relationship, and authentic friendship are opening new doors between Christians and Jewish communities.

From supporting believers in Israel to helping Christians rediscover the Jewish roots of their faith, their ministry focuses on connection rather than performance.

This episode explores Israel, reconciliation, prayer, and the growing sense that something significant is happening between Christians and the Jewish people in this moment.

Key Takeaways

• Authentic relationship matters more than performative support
• Prayer for Israel should be intentional and informed
• Many Jewish people are increasingly open to Christian friendship
• Christians must overcome centuries of harmful history with humility
• The Jewish roots of faith deepen Christian understanding of Scripture
• Hospitality and shared experiences build trust
• October 7th accelerated relational openness between communities

Chapter Markers

 00:00 – Introduction and First Century Foundations 04:00 – Prayer, Israel, and ministry origins 08:00 – Laura’s journey into Jewish studies and Israel 12:00 – Why Christians often misunderstand Jewish believers in Yeshua 16:00 – Building trust with Jewish communities 21:00 – The changing relationship after October 7th 26:00 – Overcoming suspicion and historical wounds 31:00 – Shabbat dinners and authentic friendship 36:00 – Miraculous Victories of Israel documentary series 41:00 – A message to the Church 45:00 – Final reflections and prayer for Jerusalem

Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, prayer, reconciliation, and the Jewish roots of faith.

To learn more about First Century Foundations, support their ministry work in Israel, and explore their teaching and documentary projects, visit:

• https://firstcenturyfoundations.com
• YouTube: First Century Foundations

You can also explore their documentary series Miraculous Victories of Israel, highlighting God’s faithfulness throughout Israel’s modern history.