How It All Began: The Joshua Fund's Origin Story #378

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, hosts Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, joined by Lance Emma, share the Joshua Fund’s origin story in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Hear how God turned their dream and calling into a ministry investing millions to bless Israel and its neighbors, and discover the vision, values, and early miracles that shaped their unique journey.

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(00:02) Starting the Joshua Fund
(05:34) Meeting at Syracuse University
(06:27) Discussing Middle East ministry challenges
(10:39) Discussing novel translations
(15:54) Beginning of the Joshua Fund
(19:34) Mission work in the Middle East
(21:40) Organizing inclusive religious conferences
(24:08) Choosing to continue during conflict
(27:26) Expanding missions to the Middle East
(33:05) Upcoming Joshua Fund Israel Tour

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Bible verse of the day:
Colossians 1:6 - In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's grace.

Prayer Request:
Pray that God would continue to raise up workers to bring the Gospel all over the world, but especially back to the epicenter, to where it all began, to Israel and to the neighboring countries.
Pray that God would strengthen His Church, to give them courage, to make them fruitful, to make them impact the communities around them. And finally, that God would raise up more partners to stand with The Joshua Fund, to learn about God's heart for this part of the world, to pray with us, to give, and to even come with us.

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Meet Your Hosts

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.