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Across the Divide Podcast

Across the Divide
Christian Zionism
Gaza
Palestine
Israel
Social Justice
Palestinian Christians
Christianity
Palestinian Rights
Palestine-Israel Conflict
Dispensationalism
Catholic Social Teaching
Theology
Islamophobia
Christ At the Checkpoint
Holy Land Tours
Palestinians
Holy Land
Settler Colonialism
Bethlehem
Colonialism

Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted by Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice, and peacemaking. Support our work at patreon.com/acrossthedivide

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Recent Guests

Pastor Munther Isaac
Palestinian theologian, Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
Episode: Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!
Tony Deik
Palestinian theologian
Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
Episode: Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!
Sarojini Nadar
South African Old Testament scholar, Desmond Tutu Center for Religion and Social Justice director
University of the Western Cape
Episode: Revisiting Esther as a Text of Terror(ism) with Sarojini Nadar
Usama Nicola
Palestinian civil society activist, tour guide extraordinaire, rooted in Bethlehem
Palestinian civil society / Bethlehem
Episode: Urgent Updates from Bethlehem with Usama Nicola
Michael McDougle
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies at LCC International University
LCC International University, Lithuania
Episode: How Palestinian Christians Teach Peacemaking with Michael McDougle
Andrew DeCort
Theologian and ethicist; principal author of a church declaration responding to Palestinian Christian pleas
Church of the Crossroads, author of Reviving the Golden Rule
Episode: How Loving our Neighbors Can Lead to a Revolution with Andrew DeCort
Mitri Raheb
Pastor, president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem
Dar al-Kalima University
Episode: Doing Theology After Gaza with Rev. Mitri Raheb and Graham McGeoch
Graham McGeoch
Professor of Latin American Liberation Theology, works with the Council for World Mission
Council for World Mission
Episode: Doing Theology After Gaza with Rev. Mitri Raheb and Graham McGeoch
Nelson Kraybill
Theologian and author of Apocalypse and Allegiance
Author, theologian
Episode: Israel and the End Times with Nelson Kraybill

Reviews

1.6 out of 5 stars from 992 ratings
  • Thank you! 🙏

    Thank you! 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lesliepopleslie
    United States2 months ago
  • Eye opening!

    This podcast has been so eye opening for me! Every American evangelical needs to listen to this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Levi_troy
    United States4 months ago
  • Conversations like these are critical to finding our way through the deep divisions that fuel conflict in Palestine and beyond.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinRanney
    6 months ago
  • Challenging and encouraging

    The Lord has really worked through ATD in teaching me more about what the Gospel actually means. I have learned so much about my own privilege and been challenged to listen to and learn from the least of these. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyann are
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Insight

    I appreciate jumping into this justice topic on Israel/Palestine from a Christian perspective regularly. The conversation between Daniel Bannoura and Jemar Tisby was one of the best podcast episodes I’ve listened to in a while. Keep up this important work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Brandon Stiver
    United States9 months ago

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Audience appreciates accessible yet rigorous discussions and guest diversity.
Thoughtful, faith-forward critique that blends theology with real-world justice.
Praise for challenging mainstream narratives and prompting actionable solidarity.

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Israel and the End Times with Nelson Kraybill
Q: Why do you reject dispensationalism and the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture, and how should believers live in the overlap of the present evil age and the coming kingdom?
The guest emphasizes realized eschatology—God's kingdom breaking in now through ethical living, love for neighbor, and justice—while criticizing the idea that the end is solely a future event tied to political power.
Israel and the End Times with Nelson Kraybill
Q: What is the Mark of the Beast, and how should we read references like 666 without getting drawn into contemporary conspiracy readings?
He explains gematria and Roman imperial worship as the actual historical context, cautioning against overlaying contemporary figures and insisting on understanding the symbolism before attaching modern identifications.
Israel and the End Times with Nelson Kraybill
Q: Is this a proper way to understand the Book of Revelation and also how to interpret its symbolism in light of current events in Israel and Iran?
Nelson Kraybill argues for grounding Revelation in its first-century context, using symbol and typology to interpret present realities ethically, not as a tool to justify war or modern political agendas.
What is the Justice of Jesus? With Joash Thomas
Q: What role does prayer play in justice work?
Prayer is formational, shaping believers to act like Jesus in the world, not merely asking for goods from God; it should accompany advocacy and be rooted in a posture of dependence on God for strength and guidance.
What is the Justice of Jesus? With Joash Thomas
Q: How should churches practically pursue justice within their communities and budgets?
Churches should re-center the table over the pulpit, decolonize budgets toward tangible aid for the poor, and engage in peaceful advocacy that supports marginalized neighbors, while maintaining formational prayer as the basis of action.

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This show centers faith-based perspectives on the Palestine-Israel conflict, hosting theologians, scholars, and activists who critique Christian Zionism, explore liberation theology, and highlight Palestinian Christian experiences under occupation. Episodes emphasize nonviolent faith-based peacemaking, educational approaches to conflict, and practical steps for churches and communities to engage with justice work. A notable pattern is rigorous biblical and theological critique paired with on-the-ground testimony, pairing global scholarly insights with intimate, local narratives from Bethlehem and beyond. The program often promotes ongoing learning and community support via Patreon and related resources, making it a strong fit for listeners ... more

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