In this episode, Joel shares his compelling journey from serving as a political consultant and novelist to making aliyah with his family and residing in Israel. He discusses the October 7th terror attacks, analyzing them not solely as acts of warfare but also as profoundly spiritual, demonic-inspired events. Joel examines the biblical significance of Gaza, contemplating both its history of judgment and God’s persistent love for all inhabitants of the region, including Israelis and Palestinians. Listeners will also be encouraged to join in fervent prayer for all those suffering in the region, along with insights from Scripture regarding Gaza's future. This episode functions as a pertinent reminder of the vital importance of hope, compassion, and prayer during times of crisis.

(00:00) Joel's Journey and Gaza Reflections
(04:03) October 7: Israel's Darkest Hour
(09:36) "Gaza's Future in Prophecy"
(11:53) "Armageddon McDonald's: Surreal Location"
(16:12) God's Love for All People
(18:48) Philistines vs. Palestinians: Origins Explained
(26:07) Zephaniah's Prophetic Duality
(28:42) Zephaniah's Prophecy: Imminent Fulfillment?
(35:37) Gaza Relocation and Housing Controversy
(39:09) Prophecy Against Gaza Coast
(42:16) Uniting Pastors in Israel Retreats

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Verse of the Day: Zephaniah 2:3. Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord's anger.

Pray that every other demonically inspired assault that's being planned against Israel will not succeed.
Pray that more Christians will stand in prayer for Israel and show compassion to all those suffering in the region.

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, we travel to the Calvary Chapel East Coast Pastors Conference in Philadelphia, where Joel addresses a crucial issue: why are so many young evangelicals turning against Israel? Drawing on decades of experience, Joel outlines seven key reasons behind this shift, ranging from gaps in biblical teaching and the impact of secular culture to a lack of compassion for Palestinians within the church. He shares how recent events, including the October 7th attacks, have transformed the region and highlights the Joshua Fund’s mission to bring practical aid and the love of Jesus to both Israelis and their neighbors. Join us as we examine what’s at stake for the next generation and how we can reclaim a biblical vision for Israel, the Middle East, and the church’s role in the epicenter today.

(00:02) "Calvary Movement's Impact on Israel"
(06:02) "Israel's Top Ally: Evangelicals"
(14:32) "Gaza Under Biblical Judgment"
(20:56) "Young Evangelicals' Shift on Israel"
(23:43) Youth Group Teaching Concerns
(30:22) Incomplete Biblical Education: Ignoring Israel
(32:28) Youth Evangelicals Shift from Israel
(39:34) "Need for Evangelism in Israel"
(45:56) Promoting Faith through Media
(51:00) "Seeing as God Sees"
(56:38) Epicenter Summit Announcement Teaser
(01:00:38) "Youth Evangelicals & Israel Trend"

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Verse of the Day: John 10:10. The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy. But I came that they might have life and have it abundantly.

Pray for people to be part of fulfilling the Great Commission in the epicenter that God would raise up laborers and send them to the field, and that his church would resource those laborers more and more.

Pray also for our young people, the next generation, that they may be educated about Israel, that they may have a heart to truly know God's word and understand God's love for Israel and her neighbors. We truly need to pray for this generation to regain a solid understanding of Scripture.

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In this special episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg interviews Israeli President Isaac Herzog mere hours after President Trump’s historic decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, an unprecedented escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. Recorded at the official residence in Jerusalem, they discuss the decision’s effects, Israel’s unity during crisis, and Herzog’s unique views on faith, Bible prophecy, and the realization of ancient visions in today’s Israel.

5:52 Interview: Israel's President Insight

09:01 Support for Iran Military Action

10:54 Nuclear Threats and Radical Ideologies

16:37 Isaac Herzog Exclusive Interview

18:25 "Prayers for Hostages and Peace"

23:05 Israel's Rebirth: A Prophetic Vision?

26:22 Evangelicals Support Trump’s Leadership

27:49 Truman's Israel Recognition Conflict

32:56 Herzog Discusses Mideast Peace Prospects

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Bible Verse

Psalm 121:1-4

"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains or to the hills, from where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip. He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."

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