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The Bible is thoroughly Jewish! Join hosts Chris Katulka (the gentile dude) and Steve Herzig (the Jewish sage) as they unpack the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, look at current events surrounding Israel and the Jewish people, and explain some fun Jewish culture and customs. Oy! You‘ll even learn some Yiddish words. The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a ministry of FOI Equip, an outreach of North American Ministries and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people. (www.foi.org)
Episodes
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
🎙️ Episode 208 – A Hymn Rooted in Rabbinic History, Chicago Cops, ORIGINS and Israeli Rockets, and Kina Hora
Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
Location: On-location at Conference Point Camp, Wisconsin
This week’s Jew and Gentile Podcast is a jam-packed, heartwarming, and powerful mix of laughter, testimonies, faith, and frontline ministry. Chris and Steve take us into the heart of Friends of Israel and Conference Point Camp where stories of bravery, Jewish-Christian unity, and old-school fun collide.
📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Class – Isaiah 53: Could This Be Jesus?
Taught by Dr. Will Varner | September 11 & 18
🔗 https://foiequip.org
👮♀️ Faith Behind the Badge
A Chicago police officer (whose name is withheld for safety) shares her experience as a believer in law enforcement. From dangerous neighborhoods to Faith Fridays—weekly prayer walks with clergy across crime-ridden areas of Chicago—her story reveals hope and gospel light shining in unexpected places.
“There are more Christians in the force than you’d expect—and the community wants us there.”
🕎 From DNA to Hanukkah: A Young Boy’s Love for Israel
13-year-old David Nelson discovered his Jewish heritage and fell in love with Israel. He shares how receiving a Hanukkah Box from The Friends of Israel sparked meaningful connections and some amazing Israeli cooking.
“I used the olive oil and Za’atar mix to make Israeli toast!”
🎲 Mahjong, Memory, and Jewish Heritage
Steve’s daughter Shayna explains how a once-forgotten game—Mahjong—is making a comeback in Jewish and non-Jewish communities alike. She also highlights a powerful Billy Joel documentary that connects the pop icon to his Holocaust-survivor roots and explains why it should be required viewing for Christians today.
📖 A Hymn Rooted in Rabbinic History
Dr. Mike (Shayna’s husband and NT scholar) draws surprising connections between the classic hymn The Love of God and rabbinic sayings going back to the first century. This mini-lesson in Jewish-Christian literary overlap will change how you hear that familiar verse.
🇮🇱 Missiles Overhead, Faith Undeterred: Micah’s ORIGINS Story
FOI graphic designer Micah recounts his recent experience on the ORIGINS Israel trip, where participants served Israeli communities during what’s now called the 12-Day War. As ballistic missiles from Iran rained overhead, Micah and others took shelter—but also stepped out in service and prayer.
“God gave me peace I didn’t understand. I’d go back again in a heartbeat.” -Micah Husk
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🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day: Kina hora (קײן עין הרע) – a contraction of the Yiddish/Hebrew phrase kayn ayin hara that literally means “no evil eye.” It’s used after mentioning something good to ward off envy or bad luck—much like knocking on wood. Keeping this humble, cautious attitude reflects the heart of Psalm 119, which urges us to safeguard our hearts and remain grounded in God’s Word rather than tempting fate.
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📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved
- Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:
israelmyglory.org/subscribe - Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:
foi.org/outreach
- Pastors Plus
- 📘 Books:
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- 📖 Devotionals:
- 📰 News & Commentary:
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Chutzpah, Cleansing, and Cheltenham: From Bibi to Bet and Beyond
Hosted by: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
Presented by: The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
🔥 In This Episode:
💬 Steve’s Got Chutzpah
Steve jokes that if each of our seven listeners gets one more person to subscribe, we’ll double our audience. Let’s go viral! 🧠💥
🧱 Bibi in the Hall (or Not?)
Cheltenham High School students call to remove Netanyahu from the Hall of Fame following ICC accusations.
🔗 https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-at-netanyahus-pennsylvania-high-school-seek-to-remove-pm-from-hall-of-fame/
📢 Pastor John Speaks Out: "Ireland Is Headed the Wrong Way!" Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vigR_d93Hsw
🎧 Ozzy Osbourne, Death & the Gospel
Les Crawford shares a powerful reflection on life, music, death, and finding the Light of the World.
🎁 Free FOI Equip Stickers
Get your free stickers! Perfect for starting gospel-centered conversations.
🔗 https://foiequip.org
📚 Upcoming FOI Equip Class – Isaiah 53: Could This Be Jesus?
Taught by Dr. Will Varner | September 11 & 18
🔗 https://foiequip.org
📖 Bible Time – Psalm 119 (Bet)
- “How can a young man cleanse his way?” (v. 9)
- Heed. Hide. Herald. Honor God’s Word.
📰 News You Can Use:
🎤 Ambassador Huckabee & Evangelical Visa Drama
Leaked letters reveal Huckabee confronting Israel’s interior minister over delayed visas for evangelicals.
🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2025/07/18/leaked-letters-huckabee-threatens-to-say-israel-does-not-welcome-christians/
🎥 Golda Meir’s Prophecy Still Rings True
Golda’s 50-year-old warning about peace in the Middle East still speaks volumes.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP9CmLLuZS4
🕊️ Druze Massacre in Syria & Israel’s Response
While the world stayed silent, Israel responded.
🔗 https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/21/when-the-druze-cried-out-israel-listened-warfare-expert-slams-global-silence-on-syrian-massacre/
🚴♂️ Tour de France: Protester Taken Out!
Chris reacts to viral video of a protester being tackled mid-race.
🔗 https://nypost.com/2025/07/18/sports/security-guard-takes-out-protestor-at-tour-de-france-in-wild-scene/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app
⚾ Jewish Athletes Making Headlines
From baseball to BYU’s QB: Jews in sports today.
🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-861822
🔗 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-861837
🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day:
Reynikn (רייניקן) – to clean, cleanse, purify
Perfect word for Psalm 119’s message of spiritual cleansing through the Word.
🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast
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📚 Learn more with FOI Equip
Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people.
🌐 https://foiequip.org
☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG
Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes?
With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug!
💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim!
Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide.
🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug
📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved
- Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:
israelmyglory.org/subscribe - Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:
foi.org/outreach
- Pastors Plus
- 📘 Books:
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- 📖 Devotionals:
- 📰 News & Commentary:
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast — Episode #206
Title: Ambassador Huckabee, Quiet Cracking, Psalm 119, Remembering Pastor John MacArthur, and Mussar (Episode #206)
📅 This week on the Jew and Gentile Podcast:
Chris and Steve crack up—literally and figuratively—as they talk about the new workplace burnout trend known as “quiet cracking”—that slow, creeping exhaustion that leaves you wondering when your plate will finally shatter. Chris assures us he’s not quietly cracking… because he’s loud and already cracked up! 😆
📰 What’s Quiet Cracking?
It’s the emotional and spiritual fatigue that sneaks up quietly—like burnout in stealth mode. If you’ve been struggling to find joy in your work or just feel spiritually dry, this conversation will resonate with you.
📖 https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/lifestyle/quiet-cracking-is-a-dangerous-workplace-trend-heres-how-to-spot-it/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app
🕊️ A Tribute to Pastor John MacArthur
We also take time to remember the incredible legacy of Pastor John MacArthur—the “Lion of the Pulpit.” After 56 years of faithful service, he is now with the Lord. Through Grace To You, Master’s Seminary, and his countless books and sermons, his voice shaped a generation of theological conservatives. As Mark Wingfield said:
“There is no single pastor who has been more influential on young theological conservatives in the last 50 years than MacArthur.”
🙏 Pastor MacArthur's life was a powerful example of what it means to equip the saints for the work of ministry—which is exactly why FOI created FOI Equip.
🎁 Sponsor Spotlight: FOI Equip
At FOI Equip, we offer free online classes, mentorship programs, and immersive experiences that deepen your faith and help you engage in meaningful Jewish ministry.
📚 https://foiequip.org
📜 Psalm 119 Spotlight
Chris and Steve dive into Psalm 119—a psalm so rich in truth it’s earned titles like:
- The Garden of Sweet Flowers
- The School of Truth
- The Great Psalm
- A Doxology of Praise for the Word of God
With 176 verses (8 for each Hebrew letter), it’s an acrostic celebration of God’s Word. Psalm 119 emphasizes how Scripture sanctifies, strengthens, and sustains believers through seasons of pressure, persecution, and praise.
Warren Wiersbe said:
“The law is not a weapon in the hands of an angry judge but a tool in the hands of a loving Father…”
✨ Key Takeaway: Seek the Lord with your whole heart (v.2), walk in His ways (v.3), and trust His Word to anchor you—even in a world full of cracks.
📰 News You Can Use:
- 🧋 Faith Under Fire in Denver: Christian coffee shop owner Jamie Sanchez is facing protests simply for being open about his faith and helping the homeless.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/christian-coffee-shop-owner-helping-homeless-faces-protests-far-left-city - 🪦 Antisemitic Graffiti in Poland: A Jewish cemetery was desecrated again in Poland—a sobering reminder that antisemitism persists today.
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-861032?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share - 🏢 Real Estate to Reality in Israel: Alma in Kiryat Ono is transforming old apartments into modern towers, reflecting Israel’s innovation and international appeal.
https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-858035
✡️Yiddish Word of the Day: Mussar (מוּסָר)
This Hebrew and Yiddish word means discipline, instruction, or correction. It shows up in the Book of Proverbs and carries the idea of spiritual and moral growth. A timely reminder for anyone feeling like they’re “quiet cracking.”
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Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide.
🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug
📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved
- Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:
israelmyglory.org/subscribe - Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:
foi.org/outreach
- Pastors Plus
- 📘 Books:
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- 📖 Devotionals:
- 📰 News & Commentary:
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
🎙️ The Friends of Israel’s Jew and Gentile Podcast
Episode: Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Israel’s New Middle East 🇮🇱
Hosts:
- Steve Herzig
- Chris Katulka
- Paul Golden (“Golden Boy!”) ⭐
Guest:
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee
✨ Episode Highlights
- Ambassador Huckabee unpacks the “New Middle East,” where former rivals are now embracing Israel.
- Heartfelt reflections on why he loves Israel and the Jewish people. 💖
- A glimpse into everyday life in the Holy Land 🌄
- Insights on faith’s role in diplomacy. 🙏
- Practical ways you can pray for and support Israel today. 📖
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- Subscribe to the Jew and Gentile Podcast: jewandgentile.org
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
🎙️ Yetzer Hara vs. Total Depravity, Hebron Sheikhs Seek Peace, 15-Year Cruise, and Neshama (Episode #204)
Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
🎧 Sponsored by: FOI Equip – Free resources to study the Bible from a Jewish perspective
🕵️♂️ Upcoming Classes:
✅ “Judaism Today” with Bruce Scott (July 3, 10, 17)
How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life.
👉 Register: foiequip.org
🕎 Equip is here to help you love the Jewish people and engage the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective.
🎧 Intro: A Retirement Cruise and a Question for Chris
“Would you and Karen like to retire the way this woman did?”
- Story Highlight: Sharon Lane, 77, a retired language teacher, sold everything to live on the Villa Vie Odyssey—a cruise ship on a 15-year voyage around the world.
- One-time interior cabin fee: $129,999 or $2,999/month.
- Full amenities: Wi-Fi, clubs, spa, pool, pickleball court, and more.
- She says, “I buy the cabin, I live in the cabin, and that’s it. And then there’s no end.”
- One-time interior cabin fee: $129,999 or $2,999/month.
📖 Biblical Discussion: How Judaism & Christianity View Original Sin
🎥 Watch the Video
Check out this insightful YouTube explanation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZExNKmKaRg4
✡️ Judaism’s View
- Original Sin = Cosmic Consequence
Humanity inherited a yetzer hara—an evil inclination introduced at the Fall. - The Soul Remains Fundamentally Holy
- Despite the spiritual tension, our inner soul remains sacred; the challenge is overcoming the yetzer hara.
- Jewish theology emphasizes personal responsibility and the ongoing battle between good and evil inclinations within each person.
✝️ Christianity’s View
- Original Sin = Universal Stain
- From Adam’s disobedience, sin spread to all humanity (e.g., Romans 5:12).
- This spiritual flaw blocks communion with God—sin must be removed.
- Through Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, believers’ sins are washed away, restoring their relationship with God.
📚 Supporting Bible Verses
- Genesis 5:3
"When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth."
‑ Highlights the hereditary nature of humanity’s fallen condition. - Psalm 51:5
"Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me."
‑ Emphasizes our innate sinful state from birth. - Romans 5:12
"Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned."
‑ Establishes the Christian doctrine: sin for all originates in Adam. - Romans 3:23
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
‑ Confirms universal guilt before God. - Romans 5:18–19
"One trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, but the free gift of righteousness ... resulted in justification and life for all people."
‑ Contrasts Adam’s sin with Christ’s redemptive act.
📰 News Roundup
🏀 Bruce Pearl, Auburn Basketball Coach, Stands with Israel
👉 https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/opinion/sweet-home-alabama-has-lessons-for-mamdanis-bitter-nyc/
🏙️ Sweet Home Alabama Has Lessons for Mamdani’s Bitter NYC
👉 https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/opinion/sweet-home-alabama-has-lessons-for-mamdanis-bitter-nyc/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app
📜 Ancient Shiloh Discovery: Could This Be Where the Ark Once Rested?
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnP6mvPKVo
Archaeologists may have uncovered the exact location of the Tabernacle at Shiloh. Biblical clues and new finds confirm this sacred site's powerful significance in Israel’s history.
🕊️ A New Palestinian Offer of Peace
📰 https://www.wsj.com/opinion/new-palestinian-offer-peace-israel-hebron-sheikh-emirate-36dd39c3?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAiFip4iyNbFFXPLnkolo8NbwsZJ-ucvLFQtC34vLL1E8mMlasmv_nTHQ97yP3s%3D&gaa_ts=686e77f9&gaa_sig=5FDSnIQExDgLVnVn27S9FreEsQeUwScunCxYOY-UXPVW0w4Awh1pdV2Jh4DOK16CiVpcnwygxvtipspjrEWZyg%3D%3D
✝️ An Iranian Christian’s Apology and Thank You to the Israeli Air Force
✉️ https://allisraelnews.com/blog/an-apology-and-thank-you-from-an-iranian-christian-to-the-iaf?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=After%20IDF%20strikes%20on%20targets%20in%20Yemen,%20Houthi%20rebels%20fire%20ballistic%20missiles%20at%20Israel%20-%2018207321
💡 “Turn Off Those Lights!” — Money-Saving Habits That Never Die
💵 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/07/09/poor-people-habits-save-money-tips/84503940007/
🤝 Netanyahu and Trump Focus Talks on Gaza Hostages and Ceasefire
🗣 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/09/netanyahu-trump-gaza-hamas/84515771007/
🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day
Neshome (נשמה) – Soul
- From Hebrew Neshama
- A guteh neshomeh means “a good soul.”
In Scripture, a good soul comes from a circumcised heart:
- Deuteronomy 30:6
- Jeremiah 4:4
- Romans 2:28–29
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💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim!
Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide.
🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug
📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved
- Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:
israelmyglory.org/subscribe - Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:
foi.org/outreach - 📘 Books:
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- 📖 Devotionals:
- 📰 News & Commentary:
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
🎙️ To the Jew First: God’s Order or God’s Heart, Cusack loves Khomeini, and der ferte yuli (Episode #203)
Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
🎧 Sponsored by: FOI Equip – Free resources to study the Bible from a Jewish perspective
🕵️♂️ Upcoming Classes:
📚 FOI Equip Highlight:
Chris and Steve spotlight recent and upcoming free FOI Equip classes:
✅ “Judaism Today” with Bruce Scott (July 3, 10, 17)
How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life.
👉 Register: foiequip.org
🕎 Equip is here to help you love the Jewish people and engage the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective.
🎵 Worship Highlight
"Oh Happy Day" – 900 voices lift up Jesus!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FtgnwslMZYQ
Lyrics celebrate the cleansing power of Jesus and the joy of salvation.
Originally inspired by an 18th-century hymn by Phillip Doddridge.
🔥🕊️ Main Topic: “To the Jew First” – What Does It Mean?
Paul’s phrase in Romans 1:16 sparks theological discussion:
- Does “first” mean historically or especially?
- We argue Paul meant “especially” – that the gospel is particularly for the Jewish people, not just sequentially to them.
- Romans 2:9–10 confirms: both judgment and blessing come “to the Jew first.”
- Jews aren’t better or worse than Gentiles – we’re all sinners (Romans 3:23).
- Ephesians 2 shows how Gentiles are no longer strangers but brought near by the blood of Christ.
📖 “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” — Ephesians 2:19
🎭 John Cusack: Says Iran should get nukes to protect from US & Israel
✡️ Jewish Influencer’s Bold Faith:
🔗 https://youtu.be/OJilXfRM-vo
⚖️ Landmark Aussie Ruling: Hate preacher broke law – ECAJ v. Haddad
🔗 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-859618
🎙️ Simon Wiesenthal Center: Calls out BBC for giving hate a mic
🔗 https://x.com/simonwiesenthal/status/1939398024230539633
📊 Gen Z & Millennials Split on Israel vs Hamas
🔗 https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-859156
📽️ Netanyahu on Khomeini’s Hatred of Israel
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QmL56wYK_ac
🏀 History Made – Israeli NBA Draft Picks: Saraf & Wolf join Brooklyn Nets
🔗 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-859055
🏺 Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Found in Caesarea
🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/travel/archaeologists-unearth-ancient-roman-sarcophagus-depicting-rowdy-drinking-contest-unusual-perspective
🎵 BBC Apologizes for Antisemitic Livestream at Glastonbury
🔗 https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/world-news/bbc-admits-it-should-have-cut-bob-vylans-antisemitic-glastonbury-livestream/
🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day – July 4th Edition 🇺🇸
🎆 4th of July – der ferte yuli
🗽 Independence – di um-op-hengi-keyt
🇺🇸 American Flag – di amerrikaaner fon
🌭 Hot Dogs – di vurshtlekh
🥁 Parades – der pa-rad
🔥 Barbecue – der bar-bekyu
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Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes?
With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug!
💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim!
Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide.
🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug
📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved
- Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:
israelmyglory.org/subscribe - Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:
foi.org/outreach - 📘 Books:
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc
- Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways
- 📖 Devotionals:
- 📰 News & Commentary:
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
🎙️ James 3, Jerusalem News, Joyful Conservatives, Jaw-Dropping Disney Prices and Lashon (Episode #202)
Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
🎧 Sponsored by: FOI Equip – Free resources to study the Bible from a Jewish perspective
🕵️♂️ Upcoming Classes:
📚 FOI Equip Highlight:
Chris and Steve spotlight recent and upcoming free FOI Equip classes:
✅ “Judaism Today” with Bruce Scott (July 3, 10, 17)
How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life.
👉 Register: foiequip.org
🕎 Equip is here to help you love the Jewish people and engage the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective.
😄 Why Conservatives Are Happier:
A new 60,000-person survey shows conservatives report being much happier than leftists. Steve says, "That explains why I’m feeling good!"
👉 Read more here
🔥 Main Topic: The Power of the Tongue (James 3)
📖 “The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity…” (James 3:6)
- 🐎 Like a bit in a horse’s mouth (v3)
- 🚢 Like a rudder on a ship (v4)
- 🔥 Like a spark that ignites a forest (v5)
- 😡 Blessing and cursing from the same mouth (v10)
- 😇 Only the Holy Spirit can tame it
💬 Steve shares a personal story about how the Holy Spirit cleaned up his speech after salvation.
🧼 The New Birth gives us the power to use our words for blessing.
📰 In the News:
🕊️ Netanyahu quotes Scripture in wartime
“Shema,” Psalm 29:11, and Isaiah 2:4 remind Israel of God’s peace
👉 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-858734
🦜 Iran’s new bird discovery shows God’s creative design
👉 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-858854?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share
🏀 Bruce Pearl says Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize for brokering Middle East peace
👉 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/college-basketball/article-14840583/Donald-Trump-Nobel-Peace-Prize-Iran-Israel-ceasefire.html
⚾ Christian Day at the Ballpark – MLB welcomes believers
👉 https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mike-matheny-josh-wilson-to-headline-2025-christian-day-at-the-ballpark
🛳️ Thousands evacuated from Israel on cruise ship to Cyprus
👉 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14824067/tourists-stranded-Israel-evacuated-luxury-cruise-ship-cyprus.html
🥞 Dad’s $1K Disney Princess Breakfast goes viral
👉 https://nypost.com/2025/06/19/lifestyle/disneyland-dad-john-tolkien-reveals-shocking-1k-food-receipt-from-theme-park-breakfast/
😍 Heartthrob of the Holy Land – Who is this guy and why is the internet swooning?
👉 https://x.com/nypost/status/1935094063092392338
🧠 World’s Smartest Man Finds Jesus – A beautiful public testimony of faith
👉 https://www.ncregister.com/cna/world-s-smartest-man-professes-christian-faith-on-social-media
🎨 Sticker Culture – Why your laptop might be your next witness
👉 https://stanforddaily.com/2017/11/30/the-phenomenon-of-laptop-stickers/
🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day:
🗨️ Lashon (לשון) – Tongue
Bonus: Mame-loshn = “Mother tongue” 💬🕍
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast – Episode Title: "History Matters, Tehran Traffic, the Timetable of Prophecy, and Abgezockt"
Hosts: Chris Katulka & Steve Herzig
🎧 Sponsored by: FOI Equip – Free resources to study the Bible from a Jewish perspective.
🕵️♂️ Upcoming Classes:
📚 FOI Equip Highlight:
Chris and Steve spotlight recent and upcoming free FOI Equip classes:
- ✅ “Judaism Today” with Bruce Scott (July 3, 10, 17)
How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life.
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🕎 Equip is here to help you love the Jewish people and engage the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective.
💥 Iran/Israel Conflict Breakdown:
- 🇮🇱 Israel’s Operation Rising Lion:
- 200+ fighter jets, explosive drones, and Mossad teams strike Iranian nuclear and military targets 🎯
- 200+ fighter jets, explosive drones, and Mossad teams strike Iranian nuclear and military targets 🎯
- 💣 Targets included top Iranian generals, scientists, and nuclear facilities
- 🤖 Steve’s commentary: “One of them was Salami… I love salami.” 🥪
📖 Bible Prophecy: Are We Seeing Ezekiel 38–39?
- 🤔 Many are asking if this is Gog and Magog
- Steve: “Seems like Iran is prepping for an attack on horseback 🐎”
- Chris breaks it down:
- Ezekiel 38–39 describes Israel being attacked ➡️ not attacking
- Israel will be dwelling in peace ➡️ not under threat
- Multiple nations involved ➡️ right now, it’s mostly Israel vs. Iran
- Ezekiel 38–39 describes Israel being attacked ➡️ not attacking
⏳ It’s not the fulfillment—but it may be the staging ground.
⏰ God’s Prophetic Timetable:
- 🔜 Rapture (Imminent)
- 👤 Rise of the Antichrist
- 📝 Covenant with Israel
- 🔥 7-Year Tribulation
- ✨ Second Coming & Millennium
🇺🇸 America & Israel:
Genesis 12:3 – “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you.”
📢 America must continue standing with Israel for spiritual and national blessing.
🌍 In the News:
- 🚗 Tehran Traffic Jam – Iran says it’s “car trouble.” Others say mass exodus.
- 💣 Nigeria – Jihadists slaughter Christians (Breitbart)
- ⚔️ Ukraine – Putin accused of terrorism
- 🧬 Weird but True – The “Sperminator,” a NYC professor, retires after fathering 176 kids over 17 years 🍼
🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day:
Abgezockt – Ripped off, cheated
No Father’s Day reservations? That’s abgezockt! 😤
🙌 Closing Encouragement:
📜 History matters
📖 Prophecy is unfolding
🇮🇱 Am Yisrael Chai — The People of Israel Live!
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
🎙️ Episode Title: "What Is a Blessing? And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever"
In This Episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast…
Chris and Steve dive into the rich biblical concept of blessing—what it is, who gets it, where it comes from, and how long it lasts. But first, they cover two critical topics that shouldn’t be missed:
🔥 This Week’s Highlights:
📖 1. FOI Equip Class – Finding Messiah in Unexpected Places
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is back! His teaching is leaving us kvelling:
- Last week: David’s Last Words (2 Samuel 23)
- This week: Joel 2
Discover Messiah in places you may have never looked before. This is foundational teaching to help you see Jesus throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.
🗓️ June 5 & 12
🔗 Register at: foiequip.org
🚨 2. Recognizing Dangerous Chants
Don’t be fooled by feel-good slogans. Here’s what protesters are really saying:
- “From the river to the sea” – Erasure of Israel.
- “Resistance by any means” – Justifies Hamas terrorism.
- “Globalize the intifada” – Incites global violence against Israel and supporters.
- “Khaybar Khaybar ya Yahud” – References the 7th-century massacre of Jews.
Words matter. Know what they mean.
✨ Main Topic: The Power and Source of Blessing
- Definition of Blessing:
- English: Something that brings happiness or welfare.
- Hebrew:
- Barak – to praise or kneel.
- Bracha – benediction (spoken over meals, people, and moments).
- Esher (אשר) – happiness or "blessedness" (Psalm 1).
- Barak – to praise or kneel.
- Greek:
- Makarios – blessed, fortunate (Matthew 5).
- Eulogeō – to bless or speak well of (eulogy).
- Makarios – blessed, fortunate (Matthew 5).
- English: Something that brings happiness or welfare.
- Where Does It Come From?
- God is the source of all blessing (Gen. 1:22, 1:28, 12:1–3).
- God instructs us to bless others (Numbers 6:23–26 – the Priestly Blessing).
- God is the source of all blessing (Gen. 1:22, 1:28, 12:1–3).
- Who Gets It?
- All of God’s creation.
- Psalm 146:5 – “Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob…”
- All of God’s creation.
- How Long Does It Last?
- As long as we respond in worship and trust.
- ✡️ Aleinu prayer reminder – video worth watching!
- As long as we respond in worship and trust.
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🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day:
Bentching (sounds like “benching”) – a blessing, especially the one recited after meals.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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FROM THE SCRIPTURES
Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 105:8-11
Whose Land Is It Anyway
Key Resolutions
https://israelmyglory.org/article/the-key-resolutions/
An Interview with the Mother of a Suicide Bomber
https://www.memri.org/reports/interview-mother-suicide-bomber
Steve’s Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Smh94xHLC4XaItuDZgrtUs8PNeA0fblZ0x81ftZebJg/edit?usp=sharing
FOI Equip Classes:
Finding Messiah in Unexpected Places
- MICHAEL RYDELNIK
JUNE 5 & 12
For many years, Israel anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, with the Hebrew Scriptures containing many prophecies about Him. But what if we’ve been missing something? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, renowned professor at Moody Bible Institute, believes two key passages are often overlooked. Join him this June as he uncovers hidden Messianic prophecies and helps you see Scripture in a new light. Could these verses change the way you understand the Messiah?
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FOI Resources
Get a free one-year trial subscription to Israel My Glory
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Get Involved with Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
Chris Katulka’s book:
Israel Always
Steve Herzig’s book:
Jewish Culture & Customs
Christmas is Jewish
Finding Messiah in Passover
Harbingers Daily
In the News:
Two-state solution support hits all-time low as Israeli trust collapses – Pew poll
Kennedy Center Sells Out Showings of ‘The King of Kings’ After Pride Month Events Were Canceled
Huckabee slams French-backed Palestinian statehood push at UN, says US-Israel are 'inseparably' linked https://www.foxnews.com/world/huckabee-slams-french-backed-palestinian-statehood-push-un-says-us-israel-inseparably-linked
Yiddish Word of the Day:
Geburtsdag (geh-BOORTS-tahg) – Birthday
Der geboyrn-tog – The day of birth
Di geboyrn-tog-simcha – Birthday party
To say Happy Birthday in Yiddish, you can say:
A freylekhn geburtsdag! – A happy birthday!
A freylekhn geburtsdag tsu ir! – A happy birthday to you!
And the traditional birthday blessing:
Biz hundert un tsvantsik! – Until one hundred and twenty! (May you live a long and meaningful life!)
Or for a bit of poetic charm:
Mit mazel ge yert zikh – Wishing you luck as you gain a year.