Eli Sharabi - Surviving 491 Days in Hamas Captivity #333

December 09, 2025

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Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg. In this powerful episode, host Joel Rosenberg interviews Eli Shirabi, the most well-known surviving Israeli hostage from the October 7 Hamas attacks. Eli Shirabi shares his deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and survival—telling about the murder of his wife and daughters, his 491 days of captivity in Gaza, and the strength it took to endure unimaginable suffering. Find out why Eli Shirabi's memoir, Hostage, has touched a nation and how his journey is a testament to hope amid horror. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

(00:02) "Inside the Epicenter: Israel’s Story"
(04:48) "Hostage: Al Sharabi's Story"
(07:13) "Faith, Survival, and Loss"
(12:43) "Terrorists Celebrating in Neighborhood"
(16:59) "Year-End Appeal for Donations"
(20:32) "Psalm 18: Rescue & Reflection"
(25:49 Promise, Hope, and Determination
(28:23) Hostage's Resilience and Guidance
(33:28) "Support the Joshua Fund Mission"
(34:30) "Year-End Gift Appeal."

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Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.

Lynn A. Rosenberg is the co-host of the Inside The Epicenter podcast, a gifted Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund. She holds a Master’s degree in leadership and theology from Western Seminary. Together with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, she launched The Joshua Fund to strengthen the Church and bring life-saving aid across the Middle East. In 2014, they made aliyah to Israel with their four sons and now live in Jerusalem. As a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, Lynn continues to teach, write, and lead with a heart anchored in the Epicenter. She has helped mobilize millions of dollars in ministry and humanitarian relief to Israel and neighboring nations. On the podcast, Lynn offers spiritual wisdom, global perspective, and a deep passion for God’s redemptive work in the region.