One New Man
The One New Man podcast is a wide-ranging conversation about Israel, the Jewish people, the Church, and our cultural moment concerning these topics. It is an ongoing conversation between a Messianic Jew, John Myers and a Gentile Christian, Christopher Kuehl. John is the founder of The Israel Story, and an early planter of a Messianic synagogue in Jerusalem, Israel. Chris is the founder of Present Witness. Together, they form the One New Man. You can expect conversations around Christian Zionism, biblical covenants, replacement theology, dispensationalism, covenant theology, church history, difficult verses related to these issues, election, salvation, the Israel / Palestinian conflict, and many other issues. We will also be interacting with arguments and positions all the way back from the church fathers to more modern thinkers like NT Wright and Karl Barth.
One New Man
Episode 032: Behind the Lines: A Messianic IDF Soldier’s Story in Gaza
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In this episode of 'One New Man,' Chris rejoins John after a hiatus to interview 'T,' a Messianic Jewish believer who recently completed seven years in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as a combat engineer. T recounts his experiences, shedding light on the complex responsibilities and moral dilemmas faced by IDF soldiers in Gaza, especially regarding the use of explosives and encounters with IEDs. T shares personal stories of bravery, loss, and the relentless pursuit to protect civilian lives, revealing the harsh realities and ethical constraints the IDF operates under. The discussion also delves into the broader societal and spiritual impact on both Israeli and Gazan communities, the support and challenges within the Messianic Jewish community, and the delicate balance of maintaining faith and duty. T emphasizes the critical role of global understanding and support for Israel while cautioning against spiritual and ideological misconceptions.
- The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
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