Covenant & Conflict (2024)
Covenant & Conflict
2024"Covenant and Conflict" is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the "Gateway Center for Israel" and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst conflict.
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Welcome to "Covenant and Conflict," a new podcast produced by Gateway Center for Israel. We look forward to being a regular part of your faith journey as you seek God's heart during these challenging days. Join Executive Director Nic Lesmeister and Teaching Pastor David Blease in this first episode as they share their hopes that this new resource will: Help Christians examine long-held perspectives in the light of Scripture, develop a biblically-based understanding of Israel and the Jewish people, and facilitate an ongoing conversation about God's ultimate purposes in a post-October 7 world.
In this episode of “Covenant & Conflict,” Gateway Center for Israel Executive Director Nic Lesmeister and Teaching Pastor David Blease respond to recent claims made about Messianic Jews (or Jews that have professed faith in Jesus as their Messiah) by a traditional Jewish media site. Nic uses biblical references and historical accounts to debunk such theological statements as: Any Jew that believes in Jesus has converted and is now a Christian, Judaism and Christianity have been separate religions since the second century, and Christian and Jewish theology cannot co-exist.
"Covenant and Conflict" is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the "Gateway Center for Israel" and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst conflict.