In this episode, Joel shares his compelling journey from serving as a political consultant and novelist to making aliyah with his family and residing in Israel. He discusses the October 7th terror attacks, analyzing them not solely as acts of warfare but also as profoundly spiritual, demonic-inspired events. Joel examines the biblical significance of Gaza, contemplating both its history of judgment and God’s persistent love for all inhabitants of the region, including Israelis and Palestinians. Listeners will also be encouraged to join in fervent prayer for all those suffering in the region, along with insights from Scripture regarding Gaza's future. This episode functions as a pertinent reminder of the vital importance of hope, compassion, and prayer during times of crisis.

(00:00) Joel's Journey and Gaza Reflections
(04:03) October 7: Israel's Darkest Hour
(09:36) "Gaza's Future in Prophecy"
(11:53) "Armageddon McDonald's: Surreal Location"
(16:12) God's Love for All People
(18:48) Philistines vs. Palestinians: Origins Explained
(26:07) Zephaniah's Prophetic Duality
(28:42) Zephaniah's Prophecy: Imminent Fulfillment?
(35:37) Gaza Relocation and Housing Controversy
(39:09) Prophecy Against Gaza Coast
(42:16) Uniting Pastors in Israel Retreats

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Verse of the Day: Zephaniah 2:3. Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord's anger.

Pray that every other demonically inspired assault that's being planned against Israel will not succeed.
Pray that more Christians will stand in prayer for Israel and show compassion to all those suffering in the region.

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Special Interview: President Herzog on Trump, Iran, Bible Prophecy, and Peace #299
Dr. Hormoz Shariat - Inside Iran: Conflict, Revival, and Bible Prophecy Unpacked #298
Joel at Refuge Church Pt.2 God Shaking Israel: A Biblical Perspective on Recent Events #296
Joel at Refuge Church Pt.1 - China in Bible Prophecy and Its Rising Threat to Israel #289

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, we travel to the Calvary Chapel East Coast Pastors Conference in Philadelphia, where Joel addresses a crucial issue: why are so many young evangelicals turning against Israel? Drawing on decades of experience, Joel outlines seven key reasons behind this shift, ranging from gaps in biblical teaching and the impact of secular culture to a lack of compassion for Palestinians within the church. He shares how recent events, including the October 7th attacks, have transformed the region and highlights the Joshua Fund’s mission to bring practical aid and the love of Jesus to both Israelis and their neighbors. Join us as we examine what’s at stake for the next generation and how we can reclaim a biblical vision for Israel, the Middle East, and the church’s role in the epicenter today.

(00:02) "Calvary Movement's Impact on Israel"
(06:02) "Israel's Top Ally: Evangelicals"
(14:32) "Gaza Under Biblical Judgment"
(20:56) "Young Evangelicals' Shift on Israel"
(23:43) Youth Group Teaching Concerns
(30:22) Incomplete Biblical Education: Ignoring Israel
(32:28) Youth Evangelicals Shift from Israel
(39:34) "Need for Evangelism in Israel"
(45:56) Promoting Faith through Media
(51:00) "Seeing as God Sees"
(56:38) Epicenter Summit Announcement Teaser
(01:00:38) "Youth Evangelicals & Israel Trend"

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Verse of the Day: John 10:10. The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy. But I came that they might have life and have it abundantly.

Pray for people to be part of fulfilling the Great Commission in the epicenter that God would raise up laborers and send them to the field, and that his church would resource those laborers more and more.

Pray also for our young people, the next generation, that they may be educated about Israel, that they may have a heart to truly know God's word and understand God's love for Israel and her neighbors. We truly need to pray for this generation to regain a solid understanding of Scripture.

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Special Interview: President Herzog on Trump, Iran, Bible Prophecy, and Peace #299
Judy Pex Challenges and Hope in Israel #297
Mike Huckabee - Church's Stand Against Modern Cultural Pressures #257
Why Young Evangelicals Are Turning Away from Israel #222

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In this special episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg interviews Israeli President Isaac Herzog mere hours after President Trump’s historic decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, an unprecedented escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. Recorded at the official residence in Jerusalem, they discuss the decision’s effects, Israel’s unity during crisis, and Herzog’s unique views on faith, Bible prophecy, and the realization of ancient visions in today’s Israel.

5:52 Interview: Israel's President Insight

09:01 Support for Iran Military Action

10:54 Nuclear Threats and Radical Ideologies

16:37 Isaac Herzog Exclusive Interview

18:25 "Prayers for Hostages and Peace"

23:05 Israel's Rebirth: A Prophetic Vision?

26:22 Evangelicals Support Trump’s Leadership

27:49 Truman's Israel Recognition Conflict

32:56 Herzog Discusses Mideast Peace Prospects

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Bible Verse

Psalm 121:1-4

"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains or to the hills, from where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip. He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."

Related Episodes:
Joel at Refuge Church Pt.2 God Shaking Israel: A Biblical Perspective on Recent Events #296
SPECIAL EPISODE: Trump SHOCKS world by ordering B-2 bombers to ATTACK Iranian nuclear sites #295
SPECIAL EPISODE: Fmr VP Mike Pence "Trump & Israel must FINISH THE JOB of crushing Iran" #294
Israel at War: Urgent Updates and The Humanitarian Response in the Epicenter #293
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter. In this episode, host Joel Rosenberg sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries—a man often called the “Billy Graham of Iran.” Together, they unpack the aftermath of the “12 Day War” between Israel and Iran, examining the impact on the Iranian regime, the hopes and fears of the Iranian people, and how recent conflict fuels a spiritual awakening across the country.

The conversation examines how Iranians perceive their leadership during a crisis, their unusual attitudes toward Israel and the United States, and the role of the church in a nation yearning for change. Joel and Hormoz also discuss what Bible prophecy—specifically Jeremiah 49 and Ezekiel 38—might reveal about Iran's future and what these tumultuous days mean for believers both inside and outside the country.

00:00 US-Iran Conflict and Church Dynamics
03:13 Iran's Satellite Gospel Outreach
08:21 Desperate Leadership Amid Collapse
12:43 Iranian Uprising Hindered by Fear
14:41 Fear Prevents Uprising in Iran
18:16 Herzog and Netanyahu's Divergent Views
23:33 Faith Flourishes Amid Iranian Struggles
27:07 Iran's Role in End-Times Prophecy
31:06 Journey from Israel Amidst War
32:21 Surreal Gulf Journey and Appeal
35:49 Democracy Challenges for Iranians
41:11 "Israel Ascendant: Regional Superpower?"
44:10 NATO Tensions and Middle East Conflict
47:00 Iran's Spiritual Shift Amid Instability
50:14 "Support and Pray for Iran"

Bible Verse

Jeremiah 49, focusing on verses 37–38:
“So I will shatter Elam before their enemies and before those who seek their lives, and I will bring calamity upon them, even my fierce anger, declares the Lord, and I will send out the sword after them until I have consumed them. And then he says, God says through Jeremiah the prophet in verse 38, then I will set my throne in Elam and destroy out of it king and princes, declares the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 49:37-38)

Prayer Request

Joel asked for prayer for:
The liberation of Iran
Growth and courage of the church in Iran
The salvation of many more millions in Iran
Judgment on the wicked regime (unless they turn to Jesus and step down from power)

Dr. Hormoz Shariat added:
Pray for God’s intervention, as for the Iranian people, it’s a choice between “bad and worse.”
Even if the government collapses, pray against greater suffering and confusion duringthe transition, and that Iranians would not be deceived.
Pray for Iranian Christians to remain courageous and not be controlled by fear but by “faith, hope, and love,” gathering the harvest in these difficult times.

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Related Episodes:
Joel at Refuge Church Pt.2 God Shaking Israel: A Biblical Perspective on Recent Events #296
SPECIAL EPISODE: Trump SHOCKS world by ordering B-2 bombers to ATTACK Iranian nuclear sites #295
SPECIAL EPISODE: Fmr VP Mike Pence "Trump & Israel must FINISH THE JOB of crushing Iran" #294
Israel at War: Urgent Updates and The Humanitarian Response in the Epicenter #293
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter, where we bring you real stories from the heart of Israel. In this episode, cohost Lynn Rosenberg is joined by Judy Pex, a ministry leader based in Eilat, to discuss what it’s like to live—and serve others—during intense and uncertain times in Israel. Lynn shares firsthand accounts of daily life under the threat of sirens in Jerusalem, while Judy offers insights from Eilat, highlighting how routines, faith, and community become anchors during crisis. Together, they explore the challenges faced by families, ministry workers, and displaced people, as well as the importance of scripture, connection, and practical support. Tune in for an honest and hope-filled conversation about staying steady in your heart and serving others during a season of great upheaval.

(00:02) "Judy's Shelter Ministry Journey"
(04:34) Finding Faith in Uncertainty
(09:42) Tensions and Threats in Israel
(12:34) Moved to Hostel Room for Safety
(15:55) Travel Disruptions and Psalm Reflections
(17:53) Faith, Scripture, and Resilience
(29:04) "Unity Through Differences"
(30:06) "Heart's True Content Revealed When Shaken"
(33:51) "Trusting People Over Divine Aid"
(37:43) Closing Thoughts and Prayer Requests
(41:07) Praise and Gratitude to Jesus
(42:59) Supporting Israel's Displaced Families

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Verse of the Day: Psalms chapter 73: 22-24. Nevertheless, Lord, I am continually with you. You hold my right hand, you guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever. For behold, those who are far from you shall perish. You put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. But for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I may tell of all your works.

Pray for the church to be bold and to see the opportunities
Praying for the believers to be calm, to come together, to grow in their faith and grow in community, and also to keep our eyes on the Great Commission, that those around us need to know the hope that is in us.
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Joel at Refuge Church Pt.2 God Shaking Israel: A Biblical Perspective on Recent Events #296
SPECIAL EPISODE: Trump SHOCKS world by ordering B-2 bombers to ATTACK Iranian nuclear sites #295
SPECIAL EPISODE: Fmr VP Mike Pence "Trump & Israel must FINISH THE JOB of crushing Iran" #294
Israel at War: Urgent Updates and The Humanitarian Response in the Epicenter #293
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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode, Joel shares reflections from a recent visit to Huntington Beach, offering a biblical perspective on Israel’s recent turmoil, especially the events of October 7th. Joel clarifies that what Israel is experiencing is not God’s judgment but a “divine shaking” intended to awaken hearts and draw people back to their Shepherd. Using Amos 9 and Ezekiel 34, the episode discusses how God’s love and faithfulness stay constant, even in the darkest times. This is the second part of an ongoing series.

Timeline

00:00 "Divine Shaking in Israel"
03:58 Israel-Palestine Bible Retreat Initiative
09:08 "Biblical Response to October 7th"
10:00 Biblical Prophecy and Gaza's Future
14:08 God as Shepherd: Psalm 23 Reflections
16:31 "Worship and Heed the Lord"
23:05 "God as the Good Shepherd"
24:48 Israel's Leadership Failures and Faith
29:15 Jewish Believers in Jesus Surge
33:37 "Rude Awakening: Ignoring Threats"
36:18 Divine Judgment on Gaza's Leaders
37:51 Biblical Worldview News Report
44:07 Strengthening Faith and Community Worldwide
48:00 "Finding Faith Through Life's Challenges"
48:51 "Invitation to Faith and Prayer"

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Bible Verse:

Verse of the day
Amos, chapter 9, verse 9.
“For I will give the command, and I will shake the people of Israel among all the nations as grain is shaken in a sieve and not a pebble will reach.”

Prayer Request
Will you join us in praying that more Jewish people will come to know Jesus as their Lord, the Messiah? That the circumstances around them will draw them to their good shepherd. And please pray that Israel's leaders and people will be comforted and encouraged, despite everything that has happened in the last many months.

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Joel at Refuge Church Pt.1 - China in Bible Prophecy and Its Rising Threat to Israel #289

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Joel Rosenberg interviews former Vice President Mike Pence about the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran, exploring US support for Israel, military options available, and the role of faith in shaping political views. Pence emphasizes the need for America to stand firmly with Israel and the implications of the Iranian threat, while reflecting on the historical and biblical significance of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

FINISH THE JOB’: Fmr VP Mike Pence urges Trump to help Israel destroy Iran nuclear threat quickly, even if it means attacking Fordow with US B2s and bunker buster bombs

https://allisraelnews.com/finish-the-job-fmr-vp-mike-pence-urges-trump-to-help-israel-destroy-iran-nuclear-threat-quickly-even-if-that-means-attacking-fordow-with-us-b2s-and-bunker-buster-bombs

Timestamps

02:48 Support for Israel: A Personal and Political Perspective
06:10 The Role of the US in the Israel-Iran Conflict
09:01 Military Options and Strategic Decisions
12:00 The Importance of American Support for Israel
15:05 Faith and Politics: The Biblical Case for Israel
17:59 The Abraham Accords and Regional Dynamics
20:48 The Iranian Threat and US Policy
24:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

Bible Verse

1 Timothy 2:1

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, for who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth

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Israel at War: Urgent Updates and The Humanitarian Response in the Epicenter #293
Special Episode - ATTACK: Israel launches massive strikes on nuclear program #291
Special Episode - Wartime Update: Inside Israel's Firing Conflict with Iran #292
Special - Yahya Sinwar Elimination, A Turning Point in the Israel-Hamas Conflict #225
Special - Historic Strike on Iran #228

Links for Reference

Trump: Decision on Iran military action 'within weeks’. Iran demands end to Israeli strikes before return to talks
https://allisraelnews.com/trump-decision-on-iran-military-action-within-2-weeks-iran-demands-halt-of-israeli-strikes-for-return-to-talks

Trump, Netanyahu finish phone call: Is Trump about to drop ‘'bu'kerbbusbuster'mbson Tehran & nuclear sites to finish the war faster?
https://allisraelnews.com/is-trump-about-drop-bunker-buster-bombs-on-tehran-nuclear-sites-to-finish-the-war-faster

US CENTCOM: Iran was a week away from nuclear-grade uranium before Israeli preemptive strikes
https://allisraelnews.com/us-centcom-iran-was-a-week-away-from-nuclear-grade-uranium-before-israeli-preemptive-strikes

WATCH VIDEO: How should Evangelicals pray for Israel as it fights an apocalyptic, genocidal death cult in Tehran hell-bent on pursuing a Second Holocaust?
https://allisraelnews.com/watch-video-how-should-evangelicals-pray-for-israel-as-it-fights-an-apocalyptic-genocidal-death-cult-in-tehran-hell-bent-on-pursuing-a-second-holocaust

Former US VP Mike Pence says Israel's attack on Iran was a righteous act,'' calls out Tucker Carlson
https://allisraelnews.com/former-us-vp-mike-pence-says-israels-attack-on-iran-was-a-righteous-act-calls-out-tucker-carlson

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses nation on live TV — IDF attacking Iranian nuclear sites, scientists & ballistic missile facilities

https://allisraelnews.com/breaking-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-addresses-nation-on-live-tv-idf-attacking-iranian-nuclear-sites-scientists-ballistic-missile-facilities

ISRAEL LAUNCHES PREEMPTIVE STRIKES ON IRAN — Israeli DM declares 'extreme emergency alert ’ for all citizens to prepare for retaliatory attacks

https://allisraelnews.com/breaking-news-israel-launches-preemptive-on-iran-moments-ago-at-3am-local-time-israeli-defense-minister-declares-extreme-emergency-alert-for-all-citizens-to-prepare-for-retaliatory-attacks

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