Voice For Freedom Podcast By Arise

About Voice For Freedom Podcast By Arise

Welcome to the JCZC Podcast, brought to you by Arise, where we delve into the nuances of freedom across the Western world and Israel, exploring the intersection of these dynamic realms. Tune in for a compelling discussion on aligning truth, freedom, and action in today's complex world.

Publisher

Simeon Myers

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 41: "Surviving a Hijacking: A Mother's Story" with Lital Shahar

   🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 41 "Surviving a Hijacking: A Mother's Story" with Lital Shahar ✈️ A Flight to Israel Turns Into Terror What begins as an ordinary connecting flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv suddenly becomes a fight for survival. Lital Shahar was aboard Flight FZ1073 with her four young daughters when the plane became the target of an attempted hijacking. In this deeply personal conversation, she recounts the terrifying moments as passengers realized something was terribly wrong—and the instinct that took over as she focused on protecting her children. 🇮🇱 In this episode: • Lital's experience aboard Flight FZ1073 • The moment passengers realized the flight was under attack • Her instinct to protect her daughters at all costs • The bravery of Israeli passengers who intervened • The fear, uncertainty, and prayers during the crisis • The unexpected landing in Saudi Arabia • The emotional struggle of being stranded away from home • The overwhelming relief of finally returning to Israel • What this experience revealed about courage, family, and resilience • Why having a safe haven for the Jewish people carries such profound meaning 💔 One flight. One terrifying attack. One mother determined to get her children home. Lital's story is more than an account of a terror attack. It is a firsthand look at fear, courage, faith, motherhood, and resilience in the face of terror. 👇Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Flight and Incident 01:00 Pre-attack Flight Conditions and Passengers 02:05 The Terror Attack Unfolds 02:55 Mom Mode: Protecting the Daughters 03:52 The Plane Drops and Passengers' Reactions 06:01 The Fight to Control the Plane 06:57 Landing in Saudi Arabia and Immediate Aftermath 08:52 Landing in Israel and Reuniting with Family 10:59 Reflections on Israeli Resilience and Homeland Security 13:01 The Role of Israeli Passengers and Crew 15:00 The Miracles and Divine Intervention 17:09 Returning Home and Emotional Reunions 19:00 Message to the World and the Spirit of Israel 🎙️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE and JCZC's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. 🎙️Thank you to our guest, Lital Shahar, for sharing her harrowing and personal experience with the world. 🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress 🔗 Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/tco7vYGd3Ts 🔔 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #hijacking #MiddleEast #FlyDubai

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Episode 40: "Inside Gaza: Where Truth Goes to Die" with John Spencer

   🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 40 "Inside Gaza: Where Truth Goes to Die" with John Spencer ⚔️ **What Really Happens in Urban Warfare?** What happens when a modern army fights an enemy embedded deep inside one of the most densely populated environments on earth? John Spencer, an expert in urban warfare, joins Simeon Myers for a detailed conversation about **Gaza, Hamas, civilian casualties, propaganda, and the battle over truth.** Spencer breaks down the realities of fighting in an urban environment—and why the images and statistics coming out of a war zone can be so difficult to interpret. 🎙️ **In this episode:** • The unique challenges of urban warfare in Gaza • How Hamas prepared the battlefield before the war • Hamas' use of tunnels, civilian areas, and information operations • The complex reality behind civilian casualty numbers • How combatant and civilian deaths are counted and reported • Israel's efforts to reduce civilian casualties during military operations • How propaganda and emotional imagery influence public opinion • The role of misinformation in shaping the narrative around the war • Why understanding modern warfare requires expert analysis 🔥 **The battlefield isn't just Gaza. It's also the information space.** This episode takes you beyond the headlines to examine **how modern wars are actually fought, how narratives are created, and why separating emotion from facts matters when trying to understand a conflict.** 👇Timestamps 0:01 Understanding Urban Warfare in Gaza 2:47 The Truth in Conflict: Gaza's Information War 5:29 The Role of Experts in Urban Warfare 8:41 Unique Challenges of the Gaza Conflict 11:45  Hamas's Strategy: Human Shields and Casualties 14:39 The Narrative War: Casualty Strategy and Perception 32:06 Political Strategies in Warfare 34:57 The Role of Information Operations 39:35 Radicalization and Civilian Complicity 50:47 Unique Aspects of Gaza Warfare 58:38 Civilian Harm Mitigation Measures 1:02:40 Civilian Casualties and Warfare Statistics 1:08:25 Understanding Combatant vs. Civilian Distinctions 1:15:19 The Debate on Genocide Accusations 1:22:36 Fighting for Truth in Warfare Narratives 🎙️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE and JCZC's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. 🎙️Our Guest: John Spencer John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and military analyst. An internationally recognized authority on urban warfare, military strategy, and modern conflict, he is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare. He currently serves as Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum. Read more about John at johnspenceronline.com Follow on X: @SpencerGuard 🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress 🔗 Watch this episode on YouTube HERE 🔔 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #WesternValues #Gaza #MiddleEast #UrbanWarfare

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Episode 39: "How Israel Treats Christian Arabs" with Ruby Bishai

   🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 39 "How Israel Treats Christian Arabs" with Ruby Bishai ✝️ What is it really like to be an Christian Arab in Israel? Ruby Bishai returns to answer your questions in a candid conversation about faith, identity, discrimination, Jewish-Arab relations, and what life is actually like for Arab Christians in Israel. 🇮🇱 From economic disparities and historical injustices to friendships between Jewish and Arab communities, Ruby offers a personal perspective that complicates the narratives often presented about Israel and its Arab population. 🎙️ In this episode: • Why Ruby puts his Christian identity above nationality and ethnicity • What daily relationships between Jews and Arabs can really look like • Discrimination, economic disparities, and efforts toward equality • The complicated history of Arab Israelis • Education, media, and competing narratives about Israel • Why Arab Christians may have a unique role in building peace 💥 Faith. Identity. History. Coexistence. A nuanced conversation about what it means to be an Arab Christian in Israel—and why listening to personal experiences matters when discussing one of the world's most complicated conflicts. 👇Timestamps 00:00 Understanding Christian Identity in Israel 02:54 The Experience of Arab Christians in Israel 06:04 Cultural Interactions: Jewish and Arab Relations 09:06 Discrimination and Affirmative Action in Israel 11:51 Historical Context of Arab Israelis 14:57 Economic Disparities and Community Challenges 21:00 Efforts Towards Equality and Justice in Israel 24:23 The Complexity of Israel's Identity 26:10 Personal Accounts and Perspectives 30:50 Criticism and Safety in Public Discourse 34:54 Navigating Cultural and Historical Education 47:50 The Role of Arab Christians in Peacebuilding 🎙️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. 🎙️Our Guest: Ruby Bishai Robert "Ruby" Bishai: Ruby's calling is deeply personal. An Arab Israeli Christian who grew up in the Jewish town of Tiberias, Ruby offers a unique perspective on the challenges and connections between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Today, he works to build understanding and foster unity between people often divided by history. 🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress 🔗 Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/LkHqu5p8NF8 🔔 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #WesternValues #Christian #MiddleEast #Arab

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• Sagiv Asulin
• Mansur Ashkar
• Mother Agapia
• Lucas Cole
• John Guandolo

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