Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg sits down with Pastor Skip Heitzig and addresses some of the top questions Christians have about Israel, end times prophecy, and how the Church can bless Israel and Her Neighbors. Joel confidently provides answers based on Biblical passages and his extensive knowledge of the Middle East region’s current geopolitical and socio-economic climate. There he fields questions ranging from “will God judge America by its leaders or its people?” to “how should the Church prepare for the battle of Gog and Magog referenced in Ezekiel 38 and 39?” Joel explains the importance of the prophecies as a motivator to get Christians to act and shares the best approach to the Scriptures when reading and interpreting. Additional topics about the Dome of the Rock, the underground Church in Iran, and potential plans to build a mosque at Ground Zero are also covered.     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We know that God loves the Jewish people. But does God love Israel's neighbors?   In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg refers to Scriptures to answer that question, describing the different ways outlined in the Bible that God blessed the descendants of Isaac and Ismael.   More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joel C. Rosenberg's new book, Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East, explores political, religious, and ideological views about the Middle East.   In this episode, Joel gives listeners a sneak peek inside the book's fascinating accounts and the topics he explores, sharing how his complex and candid questions to presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics all inform The Joshua Fund's work in Israel and the neighboring countries.   All profits from his latest book go to Near East Media, a nonprofit organization and parent company of All Israel News and All Arab News—which aim educate readers what's going on in Israel and the Middle East.   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg   All Israel News   All Arab News   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Can your faith in Jesus Christ stay strong, even in captivity?   Joel C. Rosenberg and Dr. Carl Moeller speak with Andrew Brunson, pastor of a relatively small evangelical congregation in Turkey, and his wife, Norine. Andrew was imprisoned for two years and accused of activities related to terrorism and considered a threat to national security.   Andrew and Norine share the challenges they went through, their faith throughout it all, and former President Donald Trump’s involvement in his release.   God's Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and Perseverance by Andrew Brunson   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Carl Moeller speaks with Joel C. Rosenberg about his latest book and the current situation in Afghanistan.   Joel describes how even in this chaotic time in the Middle East there have been new opportunities and new connections to Arab Muslim countries to know Christians.   He also reflects on The Joshua Fund's work to bless Israel and Her Neighbors and shares his encounters with presidents, kings, and religious and governmental leaders that he’s detailed in his newest book, Enemies and Allies, including two key decision-makers, the King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi from Egypt.   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Earthquakes, fires, mass shootings, wars, genocides, and other events occur every day in different countries. So much is happening in our world that is evidence that we are getting closer to the return of Christ.   In this teaching from a previous Epicenter Conference, Joel C. Rosenberg discusses some of the devastating events our world has witnessed over the last several years and the message he believes God is sending through them.     Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What is happening in Afghanistan right now? Where are we now as the Church?   Joel C. Rosenberg reflects on what's been happening in the last 20 years after the 9/11 attacks. He discusses the safety and security of Christians, how the worst moments can cause faith in Jesus Christ to grow, and how the Church is growing in the Middle East.   He also shares his opinion about the retirement of troops and the risk of being blindsided.   Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey Inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God loves Jewish people with an everlasting love. So why does the world still hate them?   In this episode, Joel C. Rosenberg reveals that the Koran is one answer to that question. He discusses the description of Jews in the Koran and explores Shia Muslim beliefs – one of which is centered around the destruction of Israel.   Joel also shares his final thoughts about the Church and the mission of faithful followers of Jesus to show everlasting love to others.       Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What events lead to the Second Coming of the Messiah?   Joel C. Rosenberg reads through Isaiah 19 and unpacks a fascinating prophecy about the Middle East, specifically the judgment that will happen to Egypt.   He describes revolution, spiritual deception, devastation, and even lists some signs of when it will happen.   Joel also talks about why some followers of Jesus in the Middle East don’t study the Old Testament. Recorded in October 2019.   Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joel C. Rosenberg reads Ezekiel 38 & 39 and discusses the prophecy of the war of Gog and Magog, the enemies who God will fight to reveal Himself that will end in a period of peace.   Through the verses, Joel explains geography clues to help us understand who will be involved in this war, the restored land where God will fight, and the importance of that land to be reborn as a country before it all starts.   Are we close to these events? That's a thought that Joel reflects on through the reading. Learn more: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.