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Across the Divide Podcast

Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted and produced by a group of Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists…

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Judaism Does Not Equal Israel with Robert O. Smith (opens the original)

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    Jen speaks with Reverend Dr. Robert O. Smith about Marc H. Ellis's book Judaism Does Not Equal Israel . Smith, a former student of Ellis, discusses his mentor's legacy as a Jewish liberation theologian and explores the flawed "ecumenical deal" in Jewish-Christian dialogue. The conversation connects Ellis's decades-old prophetic critiques to the current crisis in Palestine-Israel and the responsibility of faith communities to engage critically. Judaism Does Not Equal Israel by Marc H. Ellis Towar

  2. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Unmasking Liberal Zionism With Ronnie Barkan (opens the original)

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    Register to attend Church at the Crossroads here ! Daniel sits down with Ronnie Barkan, an Israeli conscientious objector and anti-Zionist activist who dissects his journey out of Israeli military indoctrination, arguing that liberal Zionism functions as a dangerous facade that legitimizes state violence. Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪ @AcrosstheDividePodc

  3. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Jewish Solidarity with Palestine with Atalia Omer (opens the original)

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    Dr. Atalia Omer reflects on her own journey of unlearning false Israeli state mythologies, rejecting all forms of Zionism, and looking toward a future that centers on an authentic Jewish-Palestinian solidarity. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪ @AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org References/lin

  4. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    Does God Still Have a Plan for Israel? Palestinian Bible Scholar Responds (opens the original)

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    Evangelical apologist Sean McDowell recently hosted Biola professor Dr. Carmen Imes on his podcast to answer the question whether God has a special plan for the secular state of Israel. Tony Deik, Palestinian Bible scholar, responds to comments made in that conversation and critiques Christian Zionist narratives about the land and its peoples. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪ @Acrossthe

  5. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    The unique violence experienced by Palestinian Christians (opens the original)

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    Daniel and Rev. Munther Isaac unpack CNN’s latest reporting on the increasing violence experienced by Palestinian Christians, which features Rev. Munther himself, and respond to more of Mike Huckabee’s ridiculous claims. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at patreon.com/acrossthedivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪ @AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Across the Divide is a podcast of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org

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