The Tikvah Podcast Johnnie Moore and Meir Soloveichik on Jews, Evangelicals, and Israel
Jan 23, 2026
In a compelling discussion, Johnnie Moore, an Evangelical leader and humanitarian advocate, teams up with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, a scholar focused on Jewish-Christian engagement. They explore the profound solidarity evangelicals show towards Israel following recent events and the unprecedented Christian interest in the Jewish state. The guests emphasize the deep theological implications of Israel's existence, the necessity to combat misinformation, and their shared commitment to understanding the Hebrew Bible, all while addressing political threats from both sides.
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Post‑October 7th Realignment
- After October 7th, evangelical and Jewish communities unexpectedly found one another at scale and stood together.
- Johnnie Moore says evangelicals globally provided the largest visible support during the surge in anti-Semitism.
Theological Fork For Christianity
- Rabbi Meir Soloveichik argues the return of Jews to Israel forces Christians to choose a theological stance.
- He concludes modern Christianity will be either philo‑Semitic or anti‑Semitic with no ambivalent middle ground.
Scripture Shapes Evangelical Unity
- Evangelical theology is nationally consistent because it reads Scripture directly rather than through hierarchical authorities.
- Johnnie Moore links that scriptural reading to global evangelical solidarity with Israel and Jewish texts.
