The Jew and Gentile Podcast

The Bible is thoroughly Jewish!Join hosts Chris Katulka (the gentile dude) and Steve Herzig (the Jewish sage) as they unpack the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, look at current events surrounding Israel and the Jewish people, and explain some fun Jewish culture and customs. Oy! You‘ll even learn some Yiddish words. The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a ministry of FOI Equip, an outreach of North American Ministries and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people. (www.foi.org)

The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Christopher Katulka, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christopher Katulka hosts The Jew and Gentile Podcast, a religion show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #263

  Ben Franklin's prayer, Why have you forsaken me, Britain Turns on Israelis, Huckabee Speaks Out, and Forshlep (Episode #261)

  Aug 13, 202658 min

  ️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://jewandgentile.org Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today! ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors https://foi.org/pastors Books Chris Katulka – Israel Always https://foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs https://foi.org/jcc Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org News & Commentary Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/

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  Episode #262

  Zionism, Palestinians, and the Story You’re Not Hearing, Israel Came from Twins, and Olam (Episode #260)

  Aug 7, 20261h 1m

  ️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week on The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris and Steve begin with the unusual story of twins born with dramatically different skin tones—one black and one white—which leads into a fascinating biblical connection: the nation of Israel traces its story back to twins, Jacob and Esau. The guys also share some updates from recent travels to Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and Northwest Bible Chapel in Chicago, including more Stick With Israel sticker giveaways and a funny follow-up about longtime listener George, whose daughter discovered even more candy wrappers in his shower drain. They also preview upcoming FOI Equip classes, including Dr. Peter Goeman’s September series, Is the Church the New Israel?, and Dr. Kobby Barda’s October presentation, An Israeli’s View on Christian Zionism. Chris and Steve then turn to Jesus’ penetrating question in Matthew 16:26: “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” They explore the timeless idea of trading what is eternal for temporary success, drawing connections to works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Screwtape Letters, and The Pilgrim’s Progress. The conversation also touches on Jesus’ patience with people, Milton Friedman’s famous exchange with Phil Donahue, the strategic value of America’s alliance with Israel, concerns over Israel’s growing “brain drain,” and new developments in Israeli politics. And in keeping with the theme of Jesus’ question about gaining the whole world, the guys close with a Yiddish word connected to “world.” Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org Yiddish Word of the Day Olam—World Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://jewandgentile.org Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today! ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors https://foi.org/pastors Books Chris Katulka – Israel Always https://foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs https://foi.org/jcc Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org News & Commentary Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/

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  Episode #261

  Hamas, Hammer of the Gods, “Who Touched My Clothes?”, and Shoyn Fargesn (Episode #259)

  Jul 30, 202649 min

  ️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Steve joins the conversation from beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, while Chris hosts from New Jersey. Together, they discuss several significant developments involving Israel and the Middle East, including the U.S. Army’s new “Hammer of the Gods” system designed to disrupt missile attacks, recent Israeli political polling showing Likud in second place, and the ongoing disagreement over plans for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. They also preview Dr. Peter Goeman’s upcoming FOI Equip class, Is the Church the New Israel?, scheduled for September 3, 10, and 17. Chris and Steve also reflect on the immeasurable love and greatness of God through the hymn The Love of God and its connection to the ancient Jewish poem Akdamut. Written in Aramaic by Rabbi Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai, the poem declares that even if the oceans were filled with ink and the heavens became a scroll, God’s greatness could never be fully described. The episode also considers several powerful questions Jesus asked throughout the Gospels and concludes with a classic Yiddish Ellis Island story explaining how the phrase “shoyn fargesn”—“I’ve already forgotten”—became the name “Sean Ferguson.” Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org Yiddish Word of the Day Shoyn Fargesn— I forget An elderly Yiddish-speaking man arrives at Ellis Island after a long and exhausting journey. Along the way, he has passed through so many processing centers—and been given so many different versions of his name—that by the time an immigration officer asks, “What is your name?” his mind goes completely blank. Flustered, he mutters in Yiddish, “Shoyn fargesn,” meaning, “I’ve already forgotten.” The officer nods, writes it down, and from that day forward, the man is known as Sean Ferguson. Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://jewandgentile.org Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today! ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors https://foi.org/pastors Books Chris Katulka – Israel Always https://foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs https://foi.org/jcc Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org News & Commentary Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/

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  Episode #260

  Herzl’s House, Mourning Jerusalem, the Value of the Soul, and Challish (Episode #258)

  Jul 22, 202655 min

  ️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes This week on The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris gives listeners an update on his health and recovery, and Steve joins him for a wide-ranging conversation about Jewish history, faith, and the enduring connection of the Jewish people to their homeland. They discuss the surprising fate of Theodor Herzl’s former home, which has become a pizzeria, before turning to Tisha B’Av—the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. Chris and Steve explain the tragedies traditionally remembered on the ninth of Av, including the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem, the defeat of the Bar Kochba revolt, and the expulsions of Jewish communities from England and Spain. They also revisit the famous story of Napoleon recognizing that a people who mourned Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years would surely one day return. The conversation also explores several powerful questions Jesus asked, including, “Who do you say I am?” and “What can a man give in exchange for his soul?” Chris and Steve consider what these questions reveal about faith, doubt, identity, and the eternal value of the soul. Plus, they discuss wooden beams believed to date to the First Temple period, controversial comments about religious Zionists serving in Israel’s military, developments involving the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, and President Trump’s comments concerning Benjamin Netanyahu. Listeners will also learn the Yiddish word challish, meaning faint or weak with hunger, and hear how they can receive free pro-Israel stickers, become a free FOI Equipper, and join upcoming classes studying the Bible from a Jewish perspective. Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org Yiddish Word of the Day Challish—pronounced KHAH-lish. It means to feel faint, weak, or completely drained, usually because you are extremely hungry. In other words, it is how Chris felt after going five days without eating following surgery! You might say, “Get that man a sandwich—he’s about to go challish!” Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://jewandgentile.org Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today! ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors https://foi.org/pastors Books Chris Katulka – Israel Always https://foi.org/israelalways Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs https://foi.org/jcc Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org News & Commentary Harbingers Daily https://harbingersdaily.com/

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  Episode #259

  The Seven Types of Pharisees, Chris' Surgery and Jesus' Questions, and Operatsye (Episode #257)

  Jul 13, 202643 min

  🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode Notes In this episode of The Jew and Gentile Podcast, Chris and Steve explore the Talmud’s fascinating—and often humorous—description of the Seven Types of Pharisees. Six represent outward, hypocritical religion: displaying good deeds for attention, delaying obedience with pious excuses, performing exaggerated acts of modesty, keeping score with God, or serving Him only out of fear. The seventh, however, is the God-loving Pharisee—someone whose obedience flows from sincere faith and genuine love for God. Chris and Steve also examine several thought-provoking questions Jesus asked in the Gospels, including, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” and “Why are you so afraid?” The conversation then turns to modern antisemitism and the dangerous stereotype that Jewish people cannot experience hatred or discrimination because they are supposedly wealthy. Rep. Becca Balint recently recalled an unnamed congressional colleague dismissing antisemitism by claiming that “all the Jews are rich”—a statement that exposes how ancient prejudices continue to appear in modern political life. Finally, learn the Yiddish word of the day: אָפּעראַציע (operatsye), meaning “surgery,” along with כירורגיע (khirurgye), the Yiddish term for the medical practice or field of surgery. Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel Teacher: Dr. Will Varner 📆 JULY 9, 16 What it’s about: Thinking about studying Matthew? Start here. Every book of the Bible deserves to be read with an understanding of its big picture and historical setting—and Matthew is no different. Its deep roots in Jewish culture and tradition influence everything from its structure to its theology. Dr. Will Varner joins FOI Equip to help us see Matthew more clearly and faithfully. He’ll also explore the debate over Matthean priority, asking whether Matthew or Mark came first. If Matthew is on your heart or in your study plan, you don’t want to miss this class! Register: foiequip.org Is the Church the "New Israel"? Teacher: Dr. Peter Goeman 📆 SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 What it’s about: Is the Church the “new Israel”? Maybe a friend has shown you a verse that seems convincing. But what does Scripture really teach? Dr. Peter Goeman has spent years studying this very issue. In this class, he tackles the most common arguments head-on and builds a strong biblical case for God’s continued plan for Israel. Discover why this matters and be encouraged by the truth that God’s faithfulness to Israel reflects His faithfulness to you. Register: foiequip.org 🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day Surgery - (operatsye), meaning “surgery,” along with כירורגיע (khirurgye), the Yiddish term for the medical practice or field of surgery. 🎧 Subscribe, Share & Support Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 https://jewandgentile.org 💬 Free Pro-Israel Stickers Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers 🇮🇱 📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours today! ☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG Sip your coffee with some serious Jewish-ministry vibes ☕ With a gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you’ll receive your very own Jew & Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug! 💬 Oy—look at Steve’s punim! Your gift supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers around the world. 🎁 Get yours today: https://gofoi.org/mug 📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved 📰 Israel My Glory Magazine ✔️ Free 1-Year Trial 🌐 https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe 🌍 FOI Global Outreach Get involved in what God is doing worldwide 🌐 https://foi.org/outreach ⛪ Pastors Plus Resources and encouragement for pastors 🌐 https://foi.org/pastors 📘 Books 📖 Chris Katulka – Israel Always 🌐 https://foi.org/israelalways 📖 Steve Herzig – Jewish Culture & Customs 🌐 https://foi.org/jcc 📖 Devotionals ✨ https://messiahinpassover.org ✨ https://christmasisjewish.org 📰 News & Commentary 🗞 Harbingers Daily 🌐 https://harbingersdaily.com/

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