Passages Pulse
Passages Pulse
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Passages Pulse is your trusted source for clear, Christian insight on Israel and the Middle East. In a world flooded with confusion and misinformation, we bring you weekly, fact-checked updates, biblical perspective, and practical ways to respond with faith and action.
Whether you're unsure what's true, how to pray, or how to engage with confidence, we’re here to walk with you. Through thoughtful analysis and grounded conversations, we’ll equip you to speak up, stand firm, and be a bold advocate for Israel in your community and beyond.
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The podcast centers on current events, biblical interpretation, and advocacy related to Israel, with episodes discussing topics like fact-checked updates on ongoing conflicts, biblical perspectives on geopolitical issues, and practical guidance for audience engagement, such as how to effectively pray and advocate in support of Israel.

Passages Pulse is your trusted source for clear, Christian insight on Israel and the Middle East. In a world flooded with confusion and misinformation, we bring you weekly, fact-checked updates, biblical perspective, and practical ways to respond with faith and action.
Whether you’re unsure what’s true, how to pray, or how to engage with confidence, we’re here to walk with you. Through thoughtful analysis and grounded conversations, we’ll equip you to speak up, stand firm, and be a bold advocate for Israel in your community and beyond.
Welcome to Passages Pulse Episode 40 — recorded in Jerusalem with a stunning view of the Old City from the roof of the Austrian Hospice. With Sebastian away welcoming a new baby, Olivia Layne joins Josiah McGee for a “hot seat” conversation tackling some of the most common (and most controversial) questions about Israel that show up online and around the dinner table.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series recorded on location in Israel.
In this episode, we cover:
-Was Israel created because of the Holocaust?
-Did Europeans “gift” the land to the Jews?
-Are Israelis (and Jews) all white and European?
-What is a “Palestinian”? Race, religion, ethnicity, or identity?
-Is Israel an apartheid state?
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