Passages Pulse is your trusted source for clear, Christian insight on Israel and the Middle East. In a world flooded with confusion and misinformation, we bring you weekly, fact-checked updates, biblical perspective, and practical ways to respond with faith and action.
Whether you're unsure what's true, how to pray, or how to engage with confidence, we’re here to walk with you. Through thoughtful analysis and grounded conversations, we’ll equip you to speak up, stand firm, and be a bold advocate for Israel in your community and beyond.
Israel Is Stronger Than Ever and More Isolated Than Ever. Here Is Why
Israel has pulled off some of the most remarkable military and intelligence operations in modern history. And yet it has never been more isolated on the world stage. How is that possible and what does it mean for the future?
In this special episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah and Olivia step back from the weekly news cycle to reflect on what a year of covering Israel, the Middle East, and Christian response to it all has actually taught them. From the rise of AI on the battlefield to the decline of Christian Zionism in the West, this conversation covers the big picture questions that do not always make it into a single episode.
If you are a Passages alumni join us this September at the Israel Impact Summit in Washington DC: https://www.passagesisrael.org/trip-types/washington-dc
We unpack:
🌍 Why Israel is simultaneously stronger and more isolated than it has been in decades
🤖 How artificial intelligence is making it harder than ever to know what is real in modern warfare
✝️ What has happened to Christian Zionism since October 7 and why it matters
🇺🇸 The dangerous forces on both the far left and far right threatening the US Israel relationship
📅 What to expect from Israeli elections this fall and why they are so consequential
🎙️ What is changing about Passages Pulse and what comes next
Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages. Passages exists to build a community of Christians who are informed, engaged, and connected to Israel and the Jewish people. Learn more at www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.
00:00 Celebrating Independence: A Fourth of July Reflection
04:22 Passages Podcast Update: A New Direction
11:22 Reflections on the Past Year: Lessons Learned
24:21 Looking Ahead: Future Engagements and Conversations
#Israel #ChristianZionism #MiddleEast #October7 #ChristianNews
1 Jul 2026
Qatar Spent $400 Billion in America. Nobody Is Talking About It
Qatar has spent $400 billion in America. That number is not a guess. It is backed by federal disclosures, public records, and a two-year investigation into where every dollar actually went. So where is all that money going, and why does it matter?
In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah sits down with Natalie Ecanow, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to break down her bombshell report on Qatar's footprint in America. From university donations to defense contracts to elementary school classrooms, the scope of this spending touches nearly every corner of the country.
We unpack:
💰 How Qatar spent $400 billion in America and why that number is actually an undercount
🎓 Why Qatar has outspent China on American universities by $2 billion
🏫 How Qatari funded curriculum ended up in American classrooms without Israel on the map
🔥 Why Qatar funds Hamas and American hurricane relief at the same time
🕵️ How a researcher tracked two decades of Qatari spending using public records alone
⚖️ What practical steps could actually hold Qatar accountable
Natalie’s Report: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/06/03/mapping-qatars-400-billion-footprint-in-the-united-states/
Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.
Passages exists to build a community of Christians who are informed, engaged, and connected to Israel and the Jewish people. Learn more at www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.
00:00 Introduction to Qatar's Influence
03:36 Following the Money: Research Methodology
08:29 The Evolution of Qatari Spending
12:45 Significant Recipients of Qatari Funding
19:59 Concerns Over Foreign Investment
20:15 Understanding Qatar's Complex Role
26:45 Malign Influence in Education
31:24 Practical Solutions for Transparency
#Qatar #ForeignInfluence #MiddleEast #Israel #ChristianNews
24 Jun 2026
A Palestinian Activist Walked Into a Room of Christian Students. Here Is What He Said
What does a Palestinian political activist actually think about Israel, Hamas, Abbas, and the future of the conflict? The answer might surprise you.
Samer is a Palestinian leader, master's student in conflict resolution at Hebrew University, and chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund. He is also one of the only high-profile Palestinian politicians to visit the Gaza envelope after October 7 and sit with the Bibas family during their mourning. And he sat down with our students in Israel to have an honest conversation about the conflict.
We unpack:
🇵🇸 Why a Palestinian activist says this is the most misunderstood conflict in history
⚡ What Samer says is the real root of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
🗳️ Why Palestinians are fed up with both Hamas and Abbas
🕊️ What Palestinian coexistence actually looks like on the ground in Israel
🧭 Whether a two-state solution is still realistic and what young Palestinians actually think
🌍 What needs to change on the Palestinian side for peace to be possible
✝️ Why Christians should care about Palestinian voices like this one
Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages. Passages exists to build a community of Christians who are informed, engaged, and connected to Israel and the Jewish people.
Learn more at www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.
00:00 Introduction to Passages Pulse and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
02:36 Understanding the Sources of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
04:45 The Role of Leadership in the Conflict
06:53 Historical Context and Coexistence
09:13 Palestinian Identity and Nationalism
11:30 Divisions within Palestinian Politics
13:56 The Need for a New Palestinian Strategy
16:14 The Dynamics of Hamas and Fatah
18:13 International Influence and Palestinian Leadership
20:43 Reconciliation and the Path to Peace
22:52 The Political Landscape of Palestinian Leadership
26:25 The Role of Polls in Palestinian Politics
30:15 The Stagnation of the Peace Process
30:57 The Dilemma of Two-State vs. One-State Solutions
33:49 The Changing Perspectives of Palestinian Youth
37:31 Humanity Beyond Conflict
38:08 The Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations
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