The Munther Isaac Podcast

Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
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Pastor Munther Isaac hosts Palestinian theologians, clergy, and leaders for conversations that highlight and empower the voice of Palestinian Christians. Conversations range from discussing the life of Palestinian Christians under occupation, and their perspectives and theological reflections about the Palestine question.

  1. May 29

    A Palestinian Pastor Breaks Down Land & Covenant in Scripture

    Too often, scripture is used to justify violence in Palestine-Israel. In this podcast episode, Pastor Munther Isaac explores how biblical concepts of land covenant have been misappropriated and weaponized to deny the humanity and rights of Palestinians.

    26 min

  2. May 26

    Pope Leo's Prophetic Words – My response

    Pastor Munther Isaac examines Pope Leo XIV's powerful first encyclical, and its challenges to theological assumptions that have long justified Christian support for war. Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more visit: https://bipj.org/

    14 min

  3. May 11

    A Nun is Attacked in Jerusalem

    Pastor Munther Isaac responds to the recent attack on a nun in Jerusalem. Israel claims that it's a safe haven for Christians in the Middle East. We all know that's not true. Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more, visit https://bipj.org.

    37 min
  4. Russell Moore Doesn't Get Palestine. Pastor Munther Isaac Responds

    Mar 21

    Russell Moore Doesn't Get Palestine. Pastor Munther Isaac Responds

    Over the last 3 years, renowned Evangelical ethicist and author Russell Moore has written multiple articles that reveal glaring disregard to the lives and dignity of the Palestinians, and ignorance about the situation in Palestine/Israel. Palestinian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds!Support the work we're doing here by becoming a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide For more responses about Palestinian Christians, see www.bipj.info#israel #palestine #gaza #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #evangelicals

    44 min
  5. Our Reflection on the US-Israeli War with Iran

    Mar 3

    Our Reflection on the US-Israeli War with Iran

    Palestinian pastor and Theologian Munther Isaac offers some reflections on the on-going US-Israeli war on Iran, and offers a historical and Biblical alternative grounded in faith and peacemaking. ✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com. When registering use the coupon code ATD25 to get a 25% discount.✨ Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Just on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@TheBIPJ ‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #iran #USA #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #justice #faith

    29 min
  6. Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!

    Mar 2

    Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!

    Daniel Bannoura, PhD, is joined by Palestinian pastor and theologian Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Dr. Tony Deik to respond to the controversial conversation between Tucker Carlson and the U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com. When registering use the coupon code ATD25 to get a 25% discount.✨Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #gaza #bethlehem #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #tuckercarlson #christianzionism

    1h 17m
  7. Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians. Rev Munther Isaac Responds

    Jan 24

    Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians. Rev Munther Isaac Responds

    Israeli prime minister Netanyahu keeps claiming that Israel is a safe-haven for Christians. Is that true? Palestinian Christian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds to these claims.Rev. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah, Palestine. He is also the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Check out www.new.bipj.org for more. PCPSR Survey: Migration of Palestinian Christians: Drivers and Means of Combating it, https://pcpsr.org/en/node/806 If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our work on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Across the Divide on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠

    34 min
  8. The Gospel Coalition is WRONG about Palestinian Christians! Rev. Munther Isaac and friends respond

    08/20/2025

    The Gospel Coalition is WRONG about Palestinian Christians! Rev. Munther Isaac and friends respond

    Rev. Munther Isaac is joined by Daniel Bannoura and Tony Deik to discuss a problematic recent article published at The Gospel Coalition. The article titled "Beyond Slogans: A Christian Perspective on Gaza" peddles in distortions and harmful rhetoric that obfuscates the situation in Palestine and the experience of Palestinian Christians. To read the article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christian-perspective-gazaIf you enjoy Across the Divide, consider supporting our work on PatreonFollow Across the Divide for more on YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.

    1h 4m
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Pastor Munther Isaac hosts Palestinian theologians, clergy, and leaders for conversations that highlight and empower the voice of Palestinian Christians. Conversations range from discussing the life of Palestinian Christians under occupation, and their perspectives and theological reflections about the Palestine question.

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  • Creator
    Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
  • Show Website
    The Munther Isaac Podcast

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