Can Christians and Jewish people rebuild trust after centuries of division?

In this thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, Jeff Futers and Laura Delagarde from First Century Foundations share how prayer, relationship, and authentic friendship are opening new doors between Christians and Jewish communities.

From supporting believers in Israel to helping Christians rediscover the Jewish roots of their faith, their ministry focuses on connection rather than performance.

This episode explores Israel, reconciliation, prayer, and the growing sense that something significant is happening between Christians and the Jewish people in this moment.

• Authentic relationship matters more than performative support
• Prayer for Israel should be intentional and informed
• Many Jewish people are increasingly open to Christian friendship
• Christians must overcome centuries of harmful history with humility
• The Jewish roots of faith deepen Christian understanding of Scripture
• Hospitality and shared experiences build trust
• October 7th accelerated relational openness between communities

00:00 – Introduction and First Century Foundations 04:00 – Prayer, Israel, and ministry origins 08:00 – Laura’s journey into Jewish studies and Israel 12:00 – Why Christians often misunderstand Jewish believers in Yeshua 16:00 – Building trust with Jewish communities 21:00 – The changing relationship after October 7th 26:00 – Overcoming suspicion and historical wounds 31:00 – Shabbat dinners and authentic friendship 36:00 – Miraculous Victories of Israel documentary series 41:00 – A message to the Church 45:00 – Final reflections and prayer for Jerusalem

Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, prayer, reconciliation, and the Jewish roots of faith.

To learn more about First Century Foundations, support their ministry work in Israel, and explore their teaching and documentary projects, visit:

• https://firstcenturyfoundations.com
• YouTube: First Century Foundations

You can also explore their documentary series Miraculous Victories of Israel, highlighting God’s faithfulness throughout Israel’s modern history.

What happens after tragedy strikes?

In this powerful episode, Marnix van Ede shares the story behind ZAKA, Israel’s volunteer emergency response organization known for handling some of the most difficult scenes imaginable.

From terror attacks to natural disasters, ZAKA volunteers step into chaos to save lives and honor the dead.

Marnix also reflects on his own journey - from growing up in the Netherlands to encountering God in Israel and eventually serving alongside Jewish volunteers after October 7th.

This conversation offers a deeply human look at Israel, trauma, resilience, and the sacred responsibility of caring for people even in their final moments.

• ZAKA exists to save lives and honor the dignity of the dead
• October 7th created unprecedented trauma for volunteers
• Jewish tradition places immense value on every human life
• Israel consistently sends aid teams worldwide during disasters
• Trauma recovery and resilience are now essential parts of ZAKA’s mission
• The media narrative about Israel often ignores its humanitarian work
• Christians can play a meaningful role by coming, witnessing, and standing alongside Israel

00:00 – Introduction and what ZAKA means 03:00 – Marnix’s journey from the Netherlands to Israel 07:00 – Discovering faith in the land of Israel 11:00 – The mission and philosophy behind ZAKA 15:00 – Caring for victims after October 7th 20:00 – Trauma, PTSD, and the resilience unit 24:00 – Responding to disasters around the world 28:00 – Israel’s humanitarian heart 32:00 – Media narratives versus reality 36:00 – A message to the Church 40:00 – Final reflections and encouragement

Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, faith, and the deeper stories behind today’s headlines.

To learn more about ZAKA and support their emergency response and humanitarian work worldwide, visit:

• https://zakaworld.org
• https://zaka.org.il

You can also follow their ongoing efforts helping victims of terror attacks, disasters, and humanitarian crises around the world.

Why does the Temple Mount still matter?

In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yehuda Glick shares his lifelong mission to restore the Temple Mount as a place of prayer, worship, and unity for all nations.

Drawing from Scripture, history, and personal experience, he explains why Zion is more than a location - it’s a calling.

Rabbi Glick also opens up about surviving an assassination attempt because of his advocacy for Jewish prayer rights on the mountain, and why he believes courage and clarity are needed now more than ever.

This episode explores Jerusalem, kingdom theology, biblical values, and the deeper spiritual significance of Zion in today’s world.

• Zion and Jerusalem carry distinct biblical meanings
• The Temple Mount is meant to be a house of prayer for all nations
• Jewish prayer rights on the mountain remain highly contested
• The restoration of Israel is connected to kingdom purpose
• Biblical values like family, Shabbat, and care for widows matter deeply
• Harmony does not erase uniqueness—it brings it into alignment
• The nations have a role to play in God’s vision for Jerusalem

00:00 – Introduction and Rabbi Glick’s background 03:00 – Zion versus Jerusalem explained 06:00 – Turning the Temple Mount into a house of prayer 10:00 – Opposition, courage, and surviving assassination 15:00 – The legacy of 1967 and Moshe Dayan’s decision 20:00 – Ezekiel, kingdom, and future vision 25:00 – Harmony, nations, and God’s kingdom 30:00 – Biblical values and caring for widows and orphans 34:00 – The Church, Israel, and eternal covenant 39:00 – Final challenge and invitation to the mountain

Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, Zion, Scripture, and the Jewish roots of faith.

To learn more about Rabbi Yehuda Glick and opportunities to visit and pray on the Temple Mount, visit:

• https://shalomjerusalem.org

To support Amitsim and their work serving widows and orphans in Israel, visit:

• https://amitsim.com

Listening is a beginning. Prayer, presence, and action are the next steps.