Is the state of Israel actually hostile toward Christians, or are viral claims from figures like Tucker Carlson distorting the truth and misleading the masses? This week, Messianic Jew and missionary, Jeff Morgan, joins Frank to drop a "boots on the ground" report on what it’s really like to live and share the Gospel in the Holy Land.
Jeff shares his journey from secular Judaism to faith in Christ and pulls back the curtain on the surprising camaraderie (and the real tensions) between Israelis, Arabs, and Christians. Tune in as they answer questions like:
- Why did Jeff feel "spiritually tormented" for many years and how did he become a Messianic Jew?
- Why did he name his new ministry 'Highway 53'?
- What has Jeff personally experienced as a Messianic Jew living and working in Israel?
- Are Christians being persecuted in Israel and what does 'persecution' even mean?
- What are the legal implications when Jews religiously convert to Christianity in Israel?
- Can Christians worship freely in Israel without being harassed?
- How do Christians, Jews, and Arabs coexist daily in Israel?
- What's the difference between anecdotes and data?
- Is Israel an apartheid state?
- Why are so many Jews returning to Israel?
- Are Christians treated better in surrounding Muslim countries?
- Does Israel need to give up land in order to restore peace in the world?
Want to see Jeff’s ministry in action on the streets of Israel? Be sure to visit his YouTube channel and website, Highway 53. And stay tuned for a very special project from Jeff and Sean McDowell, coming soon!
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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/
The Shocking Reality of the Treatment of Christians in Israel (Tucker Carlson) - https://youtu.be/rFgLe03bVnA
Jeff's Website - https://highway53.org/
Jeff's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Highway53
The Hamas Charter - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/21st_century/hamas.asp
Pastors' Brief - http://pastorsbrief.com/
