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<p>How the New Covenant Impacts BelieversBecause its people chased after other gods, Israel became an unfaithful bride to God. But instead of settling for a broken relationship, in His mercy God promised a New Covenant, ultimately fulfilled by Jesus. Now all people have access to a personal relationship with Him! As we wrap up our three-part series on the New ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/29/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-3-of-3-august-30-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/29/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-3-of-3-august-30-2025/">Understanding the New Covenant, Part 3 of 3 | August 30, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Jesus’ Blood Sealed the New CovenantJesus came to Earth to radically change the hearts of the Israelites and to bring forgiveness for the sins of the world. Because of Jesus’ blood, the New Covenant brings blessing to Israel and all who place their faith in Him for salvation. In part 2 of our three-week series on the New Covenant, we’re ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/21/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-2-of-3-august-23-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/21/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-2-of-3-august-23-2025/">Understanding the New Covenant, Part 2 of 3 | August 23, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Historical Context of the New TestamentSurrender! That was the prophet Jeremiah’s message to the people of Judah. God was going to use Babylon to judge His people, and the Israelites’ disobedience meant nothing could stop the disaster to come. But in one of their darkest moments, God made a new promise to His people. This week we’ll begin our series ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/13/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-1-of-3-august-16-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/13/understanding-the-new-covenant-part-1-of-3-august-16-2025/">Understanding the New Covenant, Part 1 of 3 | August 16, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Iran’s Modern HistoryAt the center of all the mayhem surrounding Israel and the Middle East is one powerful, villainous nation: Iran. Every group Israel has been battling—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis—all take their orders from Iran. But it wasn’t always this way. The nation once aimed to Westernize to usher in a prosperous era, but the Islamic Revolution dashed those hopes, ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/08/a-look-into-irans-modern-history-august-9-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/08/a-look-into-irans-modern-history-august-9-2025/">A Look Into Iran’s Modern History | August 9, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve HerzigThe apostle Paul is one of the Bible’s most beloved figures. He was responsible for the growth of the early church throughout the known world and penned much of the New Testament Scripture we cherish today. But before Jesus saved his soul from sin, he was an entirely different man—one who persecuted ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/01/israel-my-glory-in-depth-interview-w-steve-herzig-august-2-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/08/01/israel-my-glory-in-depth-interview-w-steve-herzig-august-2-2025/">Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Steve Herzig | August 2, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 2Candace Owens. Zohran Mamdani. Greta Thunberg. Jackson Hinkle. All of these popular figures use their platform for a sinister purpose: Spreading hatred and lies about Jewish people. After studying how literature rapidly propagated antisemitism in the 20th century, this week we conclude our 2-part series on the evolution of antisemitic messaging by identifying ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/25/from-pamphlets-to-podcasts-antisemitism-redressed-part-2-of-2-july-26-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/25/from-pamphlets-to-podcasts-antisemitism-redressed-part-2-of-2-july-26-2025/">From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 2 of 2 | July 26, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 1What do Adolf Hitler and famed American industrialist Henry Ford have in common? Sadly, they both hated the Jewish people—and they both spread antisemitism throughout the world. The antisemitism that is so prevalent today, especially online, can be traced back to a pamphlet called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which propagated ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/18/from-pamphlets-to-podcasts-antisemitism-redressed-part-1-of-2-july-19-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/18/from-pamphlets-to-podcasts-antisemitism-redressed-part-1-of-2-july-19-2025/">From Pamphlets to Podcasts: Antisemitism Redressed, Part 1 of 2 | July 19, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Interview w/ Cameron JoynerLittle did The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) ORIGINS team members know when they touched down in Israel that, within hours, they would be planted in a warzone. In June, our team of young adults unexpectedly endured Iran’s nightly waves of rocket attacks on Israel, and they did it with confidence in the Lord, relying on His protection ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/11/foi-in-action-stories-from-israel-during-the-12-day-war-july-12-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/11/foi-in-action-stories-from-israel-during-the-12-day-war-july-12-2025/">FOI In Action: Stories from Israel During the 12-Day War | July 12, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Clean vs. UncleanWhy were the priests such an important part of ancient Israel? This week, in part 2 of our series on the priests, we see how necessary they were in separating the clean from the unclean, as God explained in the Law to the Israelites. Did “unclean” indicate sin? Not always. Uncleanness was simply a part of being human ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/03/the-priestly-matrix-clean-vs-unclean-part-2-of-2-july-5-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/07/03/the-priestly-matrix-clean-vs-unclean-part-2-of-2-july-5-2025/">The Priestly Matrix: Clean vs. Unclean, Part 2 of 2 | July 5, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Holy vs. CommonWhile leading His people out of Egypt to the Promised Land, God distinguished between what was common and what was holy. It was the only way He, being perfectly holy, could dwell among His people. This week, we begin a 2-part series on God’s requirements of Israel’s priests and His Chosen People, which shape our understanding of holiness, ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/26/the-priestly-matrix-holy-vs-common-part-1-of-2-june-28-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/26/the-priestly-matrix-holy-vs-common-part-1-of-2-june-28-2025/">The Priestly Matrix: Holy vs. Common, Part 1 of 2 | June 28, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Israel’s Unprecedented War With IranOn Friday, June 13, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran’s military and nuclear programs, as the Islamic Republic reportedly almost enriched its uranium to the point of building a nuclear bomb. Israel targeted strategic military locations and leaders, weakening Iran’s ability to retaliate at maximum strength. Still, Iran responded by launching many waves of ballistic ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/20/israel-at-war-special-report-israels-unprecedented-war-with-iran-june-21-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/20/israel-at-war-special-report-israels-unprecedented-war-with-iran-june-21-2025/">Israel at War Special Report: Israel’s Unprecedented War With Iran | June 21, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim ShowersChristians who study God’s Word can easily see how much God loves Israel and the Jewish people—it’s all over Scripture! Yet, so many churches sit on the fence and struggle to endorse Zionism—the Jewish people’s right to their own state in their ancestral homeland. What’s the reason for churches’ lukewarm approach to ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/13/israel-my-glory-in-depth-interview-w-jim-showers-june-14-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/13/israel-my-glory-in-depth-interview-w-jim-showers-june-14-2025/">Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview w/ Jim Showers | June 14, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>The Coming MessiahMalachi’s prophecies unmistakably drive home the truth that Israel’s halfhearted sacrifices were not pleasing to God because the people were far from His heart. But in chapter 4, the prophet turned the attention from Israel’s spiritual complacency to its future filled with divine promise, the opening to God’s great blessing and restoration. The finale of our 4-part series ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/06/malachis-message-part-4-of-4-june-7-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/06/06/malachis-message-part-4-of-4-june-7-2025/">Malachi’s Message, Part 4 of 4 | June 7, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>God's MessengerThe first two chapters of Malachi paint an unflattering picture of the Jewish people after returning to their land. Instead of giving the Lord their best, they offered halfhearted sacrifices to Him. But in chapter 3, God graciously assured Israel He would send His Messenger and that His presence would return to the Temple! Part 3 of our 4-part ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/29/malachis-message-part-3-of-4-may-31-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/29/malachis-message-part-3-of-4-may-31-2025/">Malachi’s Message, Part 3 of 4 | May 31, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>The Table of the LᴏʀᴅThe prophet Malachi referred to the Temple altar as “the table of the Lᴏʀᴅ,” indicating a close relationship and fellowship between God and His people. Yet, the Israelites flippantly offered unworthy sacrifices on this table, failing to give the Lord the honor due Him. Part 2 of our 4-part series on the book of Malachi examines ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/23/malachis-message-part-2-of-4-may-24-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/23/malachis-message-part-2-of-4-may-24-2025/">Malachi’s Message, Part 2 of 4 | May 24, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Give God Your Best Because the Best is Yet to Come!In the last book of the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi warned the children of Israel that they needed to repent of their sin. Having recently returned to the Holy Land from exile, they were guilty of the same sin with which many of us struggle today: spiritual apathy, or ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/16/malachis-message-part-1-of-4-may-17-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/16/malachis-message-part-1-of-4-may-17-2025/">Malachi’s Message, Part 1 of 4 | May 17, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Israel’s IndependenceThe state of Israel is a thriving, bustling democracy. But the freedoms Israelis enjoy today came at the expense of much pain and war immediately at its inception. A recently revealed excerpt from the diary of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, offers an unfiltered view into the tension-filled beginnings of the Jewish state and reminds us of the ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/09/israels-independence-may-10-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/09/israels-independence-may-10-2025/">Israel’s Independence | May 10, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>FOI IN ACTION: Trevor & Maggie Stewart-Sweet (UK)The Friends of Israel reaches all around the world, and this week, we’re checking in with Trevor and Maggie Stewart-Sweet in the United Kingdom! They are a much-needed light in a progressively darkening climate, as antisemitism’s rising tide in Europe includes a surge in the UK. Chris chats with Trevor to learn more ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/02/foi-in-action-trevor-stewart-sweet-in-the-uk-may-3-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/05/02/foi-in-action-trevor-stewart-sweet-in-the-uk-may-3-2025/">FOI IN ACTION: Trevor Stewart-Sweet in the UK | May 3, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 3What is the main purpose of Scripture? Many believe it’s our salvation from sin. While salvation certainly is a major theme, the overarching message of the Bible goes beyond our individual redemption. In the conclusion of our 3-part series on why Bible interpretation matters, we continue studying Dr. Charles Ryrie’s theology ... </p> <div><a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/04/24/biblical-essentials-for-being-a-friend-of-israel-part-3-of-3-april-26-2025/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> <p>The post <a href="https://radio.foi.org/2025/04/24/biblical-essentials-for-being-a-friend-of-israel-part-3-of-3-april-26-2025/">Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 3 of 3 | April 26, 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://radio.foi.org">The Friends of Israel Today Radio</a>.</p>