Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

Is it possible that we are witnessing Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled? Having researched the subject for more than 20 years, Joel C. Rosenberg provides helpful insight on the prophecy concerning Gog and Magog found in Ezekiel. He outlines who the modern-day players are, including Russia, Iran, Sudan, and Turkey, what parts of the prophecy have already come to pass and which pieces appear to be falling into place now.   Learn more about The Joshua Fund: 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.

Tensions in Europe are high. Troops are massed on the borders and the threat and rumor of war linger. Dr. Carl Moeller and Joel C. Rosenberg discuss the serious crisis at hand and how the theme of Rosenberg’s novels – “To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil are to risk being blindsided by it” – should guide our approach to current events in the Middle East and around the world.   Learn more about The Joshua Fund: 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 answers questions and shares insight about the Muslim people, peace in the Middle East, and his unexpected meeting with the widow of Anwar Sadat. He also shares what he thinks about Putin and why the Russian leader poses a threat to Israel and the United States.     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.

In the second half of this important conversation, Dr. Carl Moeller and Joel C. Rosenberg outline the main reasons why there has been a troubling decline in support for Israel among evangelicals under the age of 30.   They also discuss six reasons why there is still hope, despite what the data shows, and share why they started the podcast that has now reached millions.   Five Painful Reasons Why Young Evangelicals are Drifting – Even Turning – Away from Israel | All Israel News | December 2021 | Joel C. Rosenberg   Despite Sobering New Poll Data, Here are 6 Reasons to be Hopeful that the Church Can Equip Young Evangelicals with a Deep Love for Israel and the Jewish People | All Israel News | December 2021 | 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.

Co-hosts Dr. Carl Moeller and Joel C. Rosenberg discuss the sobering results of a recent survey that reveal a concerning decline in evangelical support for Israel in the United States.  They also talk through the surprising data that shows young evangelicals in America are showing more support for the Palestinian cause and how that could impact Israel’s future. 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.

From failed political consultant to New York Times Best Selling Author. Joel C. Rosenberg’s career path includes unlikely twists and turns that have placed him in the Oval Office and multiple palaces across the Middle East. Listen to Joel share his story, including fascinating accounts of meeting with President Trump, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and other influential leaders, with Rockpoint Church in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, in October 2020. Joel also gives Biblical teaching and fields questions about God’s plan for the Jewish people, how evangelizing to Jews and Muslims differs, and more. Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg Rosenberg Bat Photo: Rosenberg with the wiffle ball bat mentioned in the episode, his Sunday School teacher surprisingly sent the photo over after the episode aired. 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.

In Part 2, John MacArthur continues his conversation with Joel C. Rosenberg and Dr. Carl Moeller. He speaks about his interview with millennial conservative and Orthodox Jew Ben Shapiro, shares his thoughts on the importance of finding common ground in any relationship, and explains compassion's role in leading others to Christ.   See photos of The MacArthur Center here.   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.

“The Church doesn’t decide who is going to be saved, and neither does the Church decide the salvation of Israel in the future….” Pastor John MacArthur joins Joel C. Rosenberg and Dr. Carl Moeller on the podcast to discuss evangelism to the Jewish people, how Israel’s establishment as a state in 1948 impacted his theology and the significance of Apostle Paul’s ministry to both Jew and Gentile. Joel also reveals the surprising number of Jews in the United States who consider themselves Christians. 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.

What are the stumbling blocks to peace between Israelis and Palestinians? In this episode, Dr. Carl Moeller discusses that and more with special guest Justin Kron, founder of The Kesher Forum and executive producer of Hope in the Holy Land, a 2-hour documentary that goes beneath the surface of the Israeli Palestinian conflict.   Kron reveals what motivated him to make this challenging film and shares how the journey of creating it changed his perceptions about the conflict. He also talks about the hospitality and hostility they experienced on both sides, how surfing was able to build bridges and the struggle of Christians in the region who are caught in the middle. Watch the trailer for Hope in the Holy Land Enemies and Allies: An Unforgettable Journey inside the Fast-Moving & Immensely Turbulent Modern Middle East by Joel C. Rosenberg Learn more about The Joshua Fund: 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.

It has been an eventful year in the Epicenter. Joel C. Rosenberg and co-host Dr. Carl Moeller revisit some of the fascinating moments from the podcast this year: interviewing Andrew and Norine Brunson, discussing Joel's latest bestselling book "Enemies and Allies," and revealing some of the incredible stories behind it. They also highlight the incredible humanitarian work of The Joshua Fund and its strategy to encourage and strengthen local churches in the Epicenter during this challenging time. 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.