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This is the podcast of the Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism.  https://studychristianzionism.org Got a question about the podcast?  Reach out to us via email at BTBusted@studychristianzionism.org.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 4 - Christian Zionism in US Theological Education

    This month, we’re joined by Dr. Malinda Berry, Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe, Rev. Dr. J. Ross Wagner, and Rev. Emilee Walker-Cornetta to talk about what Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb calls the “software” of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Israel relies on two things to sustain its illegal occupation of Palestine—hardware and software. The hardware is the weapons and other forms of military aid sent to Israel. But what is the software? It is the theological messaging that manufactures consent for Israel’s many war crimes, including the ongoing forced starvation of children, women, and men in Gaza. This theological messaging is both consciously and unconsciously woven into the curriculum of many seminary and theology schools in the U.S. Resources mentioned: Theology after Gaza: a global anthology ed. Mitri Raheb and Graham McGeoch, purchase from Wipf and Stock The cross and the olive tree: cultivating Palestinian theology amid Gaza ed. by John S. and Samuel S. Munayer, purchase from Orbis Books  Being Christian after the desolation of Gaza ed. By J. Ross Wagner and Bruce Fisk, purchase from Wipf and Stock Faith misplaced: the broken promise of U.S.-Arab relations, 1820-2001 by Ussama Makdisi, purchase from Hachett Book group Artillery of heaven: American missionaries and the failed conversion of the Middle East by Ussama Makdisi purchase from Cornell University Press The space between us: conversations about transforming conflict by Betty Pries, purchase from MennoMedia Acts: A Theological Commentary on the Bible by Willie James Jennings, purchase from Rofhiwa Books The end of theological education by Ted Smith, purchase from Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Israelism via Tubi If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Support the show Credits: Original music: Karl Saint Lucy & Danny Frye (feat. Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac) - “The Path Forward” Produced, written, and performed by: Karl Saint Lucy (ASCAP) & Danny Frye (BMI) Featuring sampled speech by: Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac Drums, mixing, and mastering: Danny Frye Keyboards and programming: Karl Saint Lucy Logo design: Dee Roberts

    1h 17m

  2. 12/12/2025

    Episode 3 - The History of Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer

    This month we're continuing the conversation about Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr Stephen Sizer, the first Director of ISCZ. We’ll uncover more about the history of Christian Zionism and learn about why engaging in the work to combat this theology is so necessary. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!  Resources Mentioned: Dying in the land of promise: Palestine and Palestinian Christianity from Pentecost to 2000 by Donald E. Wagner, purchase from the Institute for Palestine Studies  God’s land on loan: Israel, Palestine, and the world by W. Eugene March, purchase from the PC(USA) store The end of days: fundamentalism and the struggle for the Temple Mount by Gershom Gorenberg, purchase from Simon & Schuster Journal for the Study of Christian Zionism, Vol. 1 No. 1 The Rapture exposed: The message of hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing, purchase from ThriftBooks The Zimmerman Telegraph Zion’s Christian soldiers: The Bible, Israel and the Church by Stephen Sizer, purchase from Bookshop.org Support the show Credits: Original music: Karl Saint Lucy & Danny Frye (feat. Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac) - “The Path Forward” Produced, written, and performed by: Karl Saint Lucy (ASCAP) & Danny Frye (BMI) Featuring sampled speech by: Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac Drums, mixing, and mastering: Danny Frye Keyboards and programming: Karl Saint Lucy Logo design: Dee Roberts

    37 min

  3. 11/15/2025

    Episode 2 - Working Definitions of Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr. Don Wagner

    This month we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner, one of the central figures at the inception of the ISCZ. We’ll uncover the history of Christian Zionism and learn about why engaging in the work to combat CZ theology is so necessary. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Resources Mentioned: Dying in the land of promise: Palestine and Palestinian Christianity from Pentecost to 2000 by Donald E. Wagner, purchase from the Institute for Palestine Studies  God’s land on loan: Israel, Palestine, and the world by W. Eugene March, purchase from the PC(USA) store The end of days: fundamentalism and the struggle for the Temple Mount by Gershom Gorenberg, purchase from Simon & Schuster Journal for the Study of Christian Zionism, Vol. 1 No. 1 The Rapture exposed: The message of hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing, purchase from ThriftBooks The Zimmerman Telegraph Zion’s Christian soldiers: The Bible, Israel and the Church by Stephen Sizer, purchase from Bookshop.org Inst. for the Study of Christian ZionismThe ISCZ is the primary resource for the study, critique, and response to Christian Zionism.Friends of Sabeel North AmericaSeeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through education, advocacy, and nonviolent action.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Credits: Original music: Karl Saint Lucy & Danny Frye (feat. Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac) - “The Path Forward” Produced, written, and performed by: Karl Saint Lucy (ASCAP) & Danny Frye (BMI) Featuring sampled speech by: Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac Drums, mixing, and mastering: Danny Frye Keyboards and programming: Karl Saint Lucy Logo design: Dee Roberts

    32 min

  4. 10/23/2025

    Episode 1 - How We Got Here with Mimi Kirk

    This month we’re going behind the scenes to get to know members of the Institute’s leadership team. Co-hosts Dee Roberts and Jesse Wheeler are joined by ISCZ Director, Mimi Kirk. We’ll talk about who we are, our roles within ISCZ, and why we think this work is so important. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Inst. for the Study of Christian ZionismThe ISCZ is the primary resource for the study, critique, and response to Christian Zionism.Friends of Sabeel North AmericaSeeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through education, advocacy, and nonviolent action.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Credits: Original music: Karl Saint Lucy & Danny Frye (feat. Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac) - “The Path Forward” Produced, written, and performed by: Karl Saint Lucy (ASCAP) & Danny Frye (BMI) Featuring sampled speech by: Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac Drums, mixing, and mastering: Danny Frye Keyboards and programming: Karl Saint Lucy Logo design: Dee Roberts

    35 min
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This is the podcast of the Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism.  https://studychristianzionism.org Got a question about the podcast?  Reach out to us via email at BTBusted@studychristianzionism.org.

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  • Creator
    Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism (ISCZ), a project of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA)
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