Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHamas attacks thwarted in Europe: “Their web of terror will threaten us all”
Seven people were arrested in Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands last week on suspicion of planning attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe.…
2 years, 5 months ago
Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes
The satanic display at the Iowa state capitol building was torn down yesterday in a move that, in many ways, epitomizes the varied approaches believe…
2 years, 5 months ago
“Godzilla” breaks box office records: Signs of the times and the paradoxical path to spiritual peace
The latest Godzilla movie is getting rave reviews and shattering box office records after a massive opening weekend. The movie’s themes are a sign of…
2 years, 5 months ago
Why are the Houthis a threat to us? A reflection on the path to encouraging peace
Who are the Houthis? Their attacks have been targeting commercial vessels in the Middle East for several days. Two missiles fired from territory held…
2 years, 6 months ago
IDF soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles in Gaza: A reflection on the path to transforming peace
Some 800 menorahs from Israeli children who were evacuated from the area around Gaza were delivered to Israeli soldiers fighting in the Gaza Strip. A…
2 years, 6 months ago
“Krampus” takes over Christmas: Cultural conflict and the peace found only in Christ
Krampus is a “demonic anti-Santa” who hits naughty kids with a stick. He’s reportedly growing in popularity in America as “a counterweight to all the…
2 years, 6 months ago
Should hate speech be permitted? A reflection on truth, morality, and the urgency of Christian courage
The leaders of Harvard, MIT, and Penn recently appeared before Congress to face questions regarding antisemitism at their universities in the wake of…
2 years, 6 months ago
From Buddhist monk to Thai gang member to Christian pastor: A reminder that God is still at work
With everything going on in our world today, it’s understandable if it’s begun to feel like we’re living in the end times. Given that temptation, how…
2 years, 6 months ago
Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”: A reflection on the privilege of sharing hope
Singer–songwriter Taylor Swift was chosen as the 2023 Time Person of the Year because, according to the magazine, “in a divided world, where too many…
2 years, 6 months ago
Why has Hamas’s violence against women been ignored? A reflection on the path to persuasive hope
Israel accused the United Nations on Monday of failing to respond adequately to accounts that Hamas carried out widespread sexual violence against wo…
2 years, 6 months ago