Best Life ConneXion Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast: Ricardo Valentine – “Easter Sunday” (Apr 20/25) 53:06

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Ricardo Valentine speaks on “Easter Sunday” at Life Connexion on April 20, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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The Federal Elections, AI in Medicine 57:40

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Anthony Bergin is a senior fellow at Strategic Analysis Australia. Strategic Analysis Australia is an organization that provides policy insights into national security, defence and international relations challenges. The organization aims to inform the public debate and provide insights to government and corporate users. The analysts at Strategic A…

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Podcast: Bryan Logan – Words That Define US: #8 We Interrupt Your Program to Bring You – JUSTIFICATION” (Apr 18/25) 26:40

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Bryan Logan speaks on the “Words That Define Us” series, “#8 We Interrupt Your Program to Bring You – JUSTIFICATION” at Life Connexion on April 18, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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Connecting with Dima Ghawi on Breaking Barriers and Leading with Purpose 23:25

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dima Ghawi, a globally recognized keynote speaker and leadership coach, whose work empowers individuals to break barriers and lead with purpose. As the closing keynote speaker for the upcoming VSAE Annual Conference (May 4–6 in Roanoke), Dima offers a powerful preview of the insights she’ll be bringing to the stage.…

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The 2023 Foundation - full interview 33:40

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Colonel Michael Scott CSC has had a thirty-year career as a professional soldier with the Australian Defence Force. From July 2019 to September 2021, he served with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation in the Middle East, living with his wife in Jerusalem. His mission encompassed Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. He was recogn…

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The 2023 Foundation, Make Peace (part 2) 57:33

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Colonel Michael Scott CSC has had a thirty-year career as a professional soldier with the Australian Defence Force. From July 2019 to September 2021, he served with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation in the Middle East, living with his wife in Jerusalem. His mission encompassed Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. He was recogn…

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Podcast:Bryan Logan-Words that define us#7 Reconciliation: what we live to do. 50:05

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Podcast:Bryan Logan-Words that define us#7 Reconciliation: what we live to do.By Life ConneXion

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The Awakening of the Israeli Diaspora 50:39

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[Full Interview] Israel faces enormous challenges. Israeli society is undergoing a major change, from a society made up of a clear Zionist secular majority, to one made up of four clear population sectors or “tribes” which are growing ever closer in size: the secular Jews, the national religious Jews, the Haredim and the Arabs. The fifth tribe is t…

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Make Peace (part 1), The Fifth Tribe 57:34

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In the first part of an extensive interview with Rabbi Elisha Pearl we look into the profound insights and strategic wisdom of Make Peace: A Strategic Guide for Achieving Lasting Peace In Israel. This pivotal work, based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, provides an authoritative guide for Israeli leaders,…

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Podcast: Charis Aguirre – “Christianity in Blue Jeans: #2 God’s Changing Room” (Apr 6/25) 41:01

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Charis Aguirre speaks on her Christianity in Blue Jeans series “#2 God’s Changing Room” at Life Connexion on April 6, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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Speaking Out for Israel - full interview 43:49

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Pete Malicki is a non-Jewish Australian playwright, producer and business leader, who has written articles for the Australian Jewish News (AJN) that are strongly supportive of Israel and the Jewish people. He wrote a long article for AJN last month which was published online only. He says it was seeing how the world reacted to the October 7th massa…

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Speaking Out for Israel, Day After for Gaza 57:31

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Pete Malicki is a non-Jewish Australian playwright, producer and business leader, who has written articles for the Australian Jewish News (AJN) that are strongly supportive of Israel and the Jewish people. He wrote a long article for AJN last month which was published online only. He says it was seeing how the world reacted to the October 7th massa…

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Podcast:Bryan Logan- Words that define us: # 6 Propitiation: Love on display Mar/30/2025 1:02:39

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Podcast:Bryan Logan- Words that define us: # 6 Propitiation: Love on display Mar/30/2025By Life ConneXion

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What's Next in the Middle East 33:10

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Prof Joshua M. Landis is an American academic who specializes in the Middle East and is an expert on Syria. He is the head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and since 2004 he has published the blog Syria Comment. We consider the damage the Houthis in Yemen have been causing, the role that Iran is playing in the re…

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Anti-Palestinian Racism, What Might Happen Next 57:31

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The notion of Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) is a very questionable one (listen to last week's interview with Nick Cater). Simone Abel, who is a human rights lawyer and activist, and the Head of Legal at the ECAJ, will help to explain why it has gained traction, first in Canada and now in Australia. Being endorsed by the Australian Human Rights Comm…

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Podcast: Bryan Logan – “Words That Define Us: #5 Wrath, God’s Holy Love” (Mar 23/25) 43:36

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Bryan Logan speaks on the Words That Define Us series “#5 Wrath, God’s Holy Love” at Life Connexion on March 23, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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Failure of the Australian Human Rights Commission 40:45

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Nick Cater is Senior Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre, where he contributes to the public policy conversation through podcasts, newspaper columns and media appearances. Nick wrote an article recently on Sky News titled, "Australian Human Rights Commission's 'anti-racism' thesis is a divisive document that worships at the shrine of critical rac…

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Anti-Israel Bile, Australian Human Rights Commission Fails 57:34

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Lt. Col (Ret) Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies focused on the Middle East. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. He also served as a military diplomat, foreign relations expert and international spokesperson. He has directed…

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Connecting with Kenyon Salo on Calculated Risks and Personal and Professional Growth 20:39

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In this episode, we sit down with Kenyon Salo, a top keynote speaker known for his expertise in inspiration, leadership, and adventure. As the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming VSAE Annual Conference (May 4-6 in Roanoke), Kenyon shares how calculated risks and preparation can lead to personal and professional growth. From childhood bike jumps…

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ARC-APAC Summit Opening Session 1:22:39

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Opening and Welcome by Dr. Ginni Mansberg | Master of Ceremonies Welcome to Country The Hon. Linda Dessau, AC CVO | Former Governor of Victoria; Patron of the ARC APAC Summit 2025 The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas | Minister for Health of Victoria Inaugural Speech by Prof. Yitshak Kreiss | Director General Sheba Medical Centre Session Keynote - The State o…

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No Other Land - full interview with Naomi Kahn 39:37

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In June of 1982, Israel Prize laureate and much-loved songwriter Ehud Manor was sitting with his wife Ofra in the living room, watching the news on television. The news item was about the First Lebanon War between Israel and the PLO attacking Israel from Lebanon. Ofra recalled this event vividly: “We saw footage of Israeli soldiers entering Beirut.…

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No Other Land, ARC-APAC Innovation Summit 57:34

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In June of 1982, Israel Prize laureate and much-loved songwriter Ehud Manor was sitting with his wife Ofra in the living room, watching the news on television. The news item was about the First Lebanon War between Israel and the PLO attacking Israel from Lebanon. Ofra recalled this event vividly: “We saw footage of Israeli soldiers entering Beirut.…

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Podcast: Bryan Logan – “Words That Define Us: #3 The Blood – Brought Near” (Mar 9/25) 51:46

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Bryan Logan speaks on the Words That Define Us series “#3 The Blood – Brought Near” at Life Connexion on March 9, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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Psychological Warfare - full interview 59:49

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Local musician and psychologist Ron Hutter believes that a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others Dr Anjuli Pandavar and Dr Ron Schleifer. Dr Anjuli Pandavar is a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles U…

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Psychological Warfare, Being a Jewish Journalist 57:42

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Local musician and psychologist Ron Hutter believes that a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others Dr Anjuli Pandavar and Dr Ron Schleifer. Dr Anjuli Pandavar is a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles U…

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Podcast:Cherie Lynn speaks at Lcx. March,02,2025 44:36

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Podcast:Cherie Lynn speaks at Lcx. March,02,2025By Life ConneXion

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Dealing with UNRWA - full interview 30:28

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David Bedein is the Director of the Center for Near East Policy Research which is dedicated to proactive, investigative research and the publication of well-documented data on the core issues of Israeli-Arab relations, in order to provide insight into the complex reality of Israel for decision makers, journalists and the general public. To this end…

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Fighting For Israel - full interview 50:19

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Benjamin Anthony is the CEO and Co-Founder of The MirYam Institute, an organization that specializes in substantive, policy-focused briefings on matters relating to Israel, the United States of America and the relationship between the two countries, with a particular focus on the alliance between the militaries of both nations. The MirYam Institute…

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Fighting for Israel, Dealing with UNRWA 57:39

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Benjamin Anthony is the CEO and Co-Founder of The MirYam Institute, an organization that specializes in substantive, policy-focused briefings on matters relating to Israel, the United States of America and the relationship between the two countries, with a particular focus on the alliance between the militaries of both nations. Watch this video wit…

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Podcast: Charis Aguirre – “Christianity in Blue Jeans #1” (Feb 23/25) 33:11

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Charis Aguirre speaks on her Christianity in Blue Jeans series “#1” at Life Connexion on February 23, 2025.By Life ConneXion

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The Holy and the Broken, Antisemitism Envy and Muslim Reactivity 57:25

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Three days after the horrifying events that shocked the Jewish nation and threw Israel into war, Ittay Flescher sat down and began writing what would become his first book: The Holy and the Broken: A cry for Israeli-Palestinian peace from a land that must be shared. Ittay Flescher moved to Israel from Australia in 2018, where he became the educatio…

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Jewish-Christian Dialogue 33:46

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Ophir Yarden is the program director of Adasha: the Jerusalem Center for Interreligious Encounter, which is a program/department of the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue. Ophir has been participating in an international conference of Jews and Christians taking place in Melbourne titled ‘Heads, Hearts and Hands’ - What can dialogue do for us…

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Connecting with Sheryl Chasse on Engaging YPs and Serving Your Community 24:32

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In this episode, we sit down with Sheryl Chasse, executive director of the Professional Insurance Agents Association of VA & DC, to explore her unique career journey from IT sales and insurance recruitment to association leadership. Sheryl discusses the evolving insurance landscape, the challenges of a hard market, and how COVID reshaped industry e…

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Advocacy Journalism, A Middle East journalist 57:21

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Michael Gawenda is a writer, editor, journalist and poet. He deplores the fact that an increasing number of journalists want to be social-justice warriors, anti-racism warriors or anti-colonialist warriors. Since Oct 7th Michael, a former editor of The Age, has channelled his energies into affirming his Jewish identity and arguing against the deleg…

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Jewish-Christian Dialogue, An IDF War Hero 57:58

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Ophir Yarden is the program director of Adasha: the Jerusalem Center for Interreligious Encounter, which is a program/department of the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue. Ophir has been participating in an international conference of Jews and Christians taking place in Melbourne titled ‘Heads, Hearts and Hands’ - What can dialogue do for us…

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BDS actions and the demise of UNRWA 35:08

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David May is the research manager and a senior research analyst at the influential Foundation for Defense of Democracies specializing in economic warfare. Prior to joining FDD, David was a senior research analyst at AIPAC where he focused on Israeli-Palestinian issues and the United Nations. We speak about a monograph he has written titled 'War by …

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The Governor 30:21

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Danel Elpeleg is the director of the film 'The Governor' which screened here at last year's Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF). In her deeply personal documentary, which won best documentary at the Jerusalem Film Festival last year, Danel investigates her grandfather’s conflicted legacy. Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involve…

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BDS actions and the demise of UNRWA, The Governor 57:39

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David May is the research manager and a senior research analyst at the influential Foundation for Defense of Democracies specializing in economic warfare. Prior to joining FDD, David was a senior research analyst at AIPAC where he focused on Israeli-Palestinian issues and the United Nations. We speak about a monograph he has written titled 'War by …

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Ceasefire in Gaza - Ehud Yaari 35:49

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Ehud Yaari is an Israel-based Lafer international fellow of The Washington Institute. A Middle East commentator for Israel's Channel Twelve television and former associate editor of Jerusalem Report, Ehud Yaari has been a Middle East commentator for Israeli television since 1975. Among his numerous awards for journalism are the Israeli Press Editor…

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Ceasefire Deal with Hamas, Lions of Zion 57:27

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Ehud Yaari is an Israel-based Lafer international fellow of The Washington Institute. A Middle East commentator for Israel's Channel Twelve television and former associate editor of Jerusalem Report, Ehud Yaari has been a Middle East commentator for Israeli television since 1975. Among his numerous awards for journalism are the Israeli Press Editor…

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Samah Sabawi 1:35

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Pro-Palestinian activist Samah Sabawi speaking ar last week's anti-Israel protest outside the State Library building in Melbourne. Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By David Schulberg

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Eylon Levy, Volunteering with Sar-El 58:32

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A supreme advocate for Israel Eylon Levy tells us in no uncertain terms about how the United Nations mistreats Israel, explains how UNRWA is not fit for purpose and denounces the Australian government's failure to support Israel. At the ripe old age of 33 Eylon Levy is the head of the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office.(0:33-25:33) I speak with …

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Ep 102: Andrew Montonera on his John and Betty Stam Biography By Life or By Death 1:01:43

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Andrew Montonera joins PostConsumer reports to discuss his new book By Life or By Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam. The Stams were missionaries to China and were tragically martyred in 1934, an event which shook people around the world, partly because their infant daughter survived. Andrew has written a new history of their lives a…

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Connecting with Melissa Andrews on Leading with Compassion 21:00

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In this episode, we chat with Melissa Andrews, president and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, about her unique journey from art history major to a prominent leader in aging services. Melissa reflects on her early career as an assistant curator at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, NY, and how it shaped her passion for serving older adults. She discusses the …

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Chile's Jewish Community, Cycling round Israel in the '60s 57:30

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This week I take us to Chile to speak with Daniel Hasson who is a practising attorney in Chile and vice-president of the Comunidad Judia De Chile to find out what life has been like for Jews living in a country where there is a Palestinian diaspora community of over half a million. (1:03-39:23) A member of our Jewish community in Melbourne Ervin Sc…

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David M. Weinberg (Technion Australia) 30:27

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With the Technion celebrating 100 years of innovation, discovery, and changing the world Technion Australia was showcasing Israel's resilience, brilliance and soul at a special event in Melbourne. David M. Weinberg, Senior Managing Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy in Jerusalem, gave the keynote speech. Suppo…

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Labor Betrays the Jews, The Technion - 100 Years, Ceasefire in the North? 57:30

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The Australian Labor government has just voted in the circus called the UN to show its vile anti-Israel animus in its full glory. I have a few words on this. (0:36-9:02) With the Technion celebrating 100 years of innovation, discovery, and changing the world Technion Australia is showcasing Israel's resilience, brilliance and soul with events in Me…

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Ep 101: Peter Assad of Poems of Grace on Singing About the Already But Not Yet 1:23:37

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Peter and Grace Assad make up Poems of Grace, a duo singing songs rooted in Scripture and willing to wrestle through the wilderness journeys of life. Just in time for Advent, this episode features Peter discussing their two releases from the past year Rivers to Eden and Not Here Yet. You can find out more of their story and purchase their albums an…

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Exposing South Africa 42:00

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Jonathan Cotler, who is originally from Canada, moved to Israel in 2015. He has consulted on projects for private individuals and government agencies in Canada, the United States and Africa, and works with The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) as a scholar. We discuss the report titled 'South Africa, Hamas, Iran, And…

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Useless UNIFIL 24:10

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Josh Feldman is an Australian writer who focuses primarily on Israeli and Jewish issues. We discuss his article 'Useless UNIFIL' which considers UNIFIL’s failure to fulfil its mandate in Lebanon and how that has put the Middle East on the precipice of a war of unprecedented destruction. Note: This is the complete version of the interview with Josh …

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