Episodes
May 17, 2023
Why We Should ALL Celebrate Jerusalem Day!
This week, Jews in Israel celebrate Jerusalem Day — Yom Yerushalayim — commemorating the miraculous reunification of God’s Holy City in 1967. But as podcast host Yael Eckstein explains, we ALL — Christians and Jews — should …
May 10, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Michele Bachmann & Penny Nance -- Celebrating the Modern-day Women of Valor
As we pause this month to celebrate the women in our lives, host Yael Eckstein welcomes to the podcast two modern-day Women of Valor who have influenced and mentored her — Michele Bachmann, former member of the U.S. Congress…
May 3, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Pat Boone — Celebrating The Fellowship's 40th Anniversary
Legendary singer, songwriter, and friend of Israel, Pat Boone, joins host Yael Eckstein to talk about the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews’ 40th anniversary this month, and Pat’s role in helping launch the or…
April 26, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Ambassador Ido Aharoni — Celebrating Israel’s 75th Anniversary
As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, Yael Eckstein welcomes to the podcast Ambassador Ido Aharoni, an Israeli diplomat who has devoted his entire career to building bridges between Israel and the world. As Ambassador A…
April 19, 2023
Conversation with Yael Eckstein: Elisha Wiesel -- Why We Must 'Never Forget' the Holocaust
In the aftermath of the Holocaust, in which six million Jewish men, women, and children perished at the hands of the Nazis, the Jewish people vowed, “Never forget.” Yet, as host Yael Eckstein and her special guest Elisha Wie…
April 12, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid — Lessons from the Horrors of the Holocaust
A proud Israeli who recently served as Israel’s 14th Prime Minister, Yair Lapid shares with podcast host Yael Eckstein one of the key lessons from the Holocaust—that every Israeli has a duty to make sure the Jewish state al…
April 5, 2023
What Passover Teaches Us About Asking Questions
In today’s special Passover episode, host Yael Eckstein explains the unique and sometimes unusual traditions for the Passover seder that are actually meant to encourage questions. In fact, the telling of the Exodus story beg…
March 29, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Bishop Paul Lanier — What Christians Should Know About Passover
As we approach the holy season of Passover and Easter, host Yael Eckstein welcomes back to the podcast Bishop Paul Lanier, Chairman of the Board for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and pastor of Hope Comm…
March 22, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Gadi Teichman Dan — Ukraine One Year Later
When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine more than a year ago, no one imagined that the brutal war would still be raging today. As the world marks this tragic anniversary, host Yael Eckstein welcomes to the podcast Gadi Teichm…
March 8, 2023
Conversations with Yael: Paula Faris — Celebrating Working Moms & Motherhood
In celebration of Women’s History Month and the International Women’s Day (March 8), host Yael Eckstein welcomes to the podcast Paula Faris, the Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist who spent nine years at ABC News, co-an…
March 1, 2023
Purim: How the Story of Esther Helps Us See God in Everything -- and Everyone!
This month, Jews around the world celebrate one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar – Purim, which commemorates the events written about in the Book of Esther . During this celebration, people in Israel host b…
Feb. 22, 2023
Conversations with Yael: Beryl Eckstein -- Remembering Fellowship Founder and Visionary Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein
Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, as she pays tribute to her beloved father and mentor, Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, who passed away this month i…
Feb. 15, 2023
Conversations with Yael: Dr. Alveda King — Carrying on the King Family Legacy
As we celebrate Black History Month, join host Yael Eckstein as she welcomes to the podcast Dr. Alveda King, daughter of slain civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King, and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout her life…
Feb. 8, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Gordon Robertson - Carrying On Our Fathers' Legacies of Faith
Host Yael Eckstein welcomes to the podcast Gordon Robertson, President and CEO of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), and a long-time friend and supporter of Israel and her people. As the next generation leading organi…
Jan. 4, 2023
Conversations with Yael Eckstein: Bishop Paul Lanier — Rejoicing in 40 Years of Serving God and His People
Join host Yael Eckstein as she welcomes back to the podcast Bishop Paul Lanier, Chairman of the Board for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, to help her launch The Fellowship’s 40th Anniversary year. Bisho…
Dec. 18, 2022
Our Hanukkah Traditions: Family, Treats, and Charity
Does your family have any special holiday traditions this time of year? Most of us do, including host Yael Eckstein, who shares her special family traditions for Hanukkah . Yael explains not only how this holiday inspires ho…
Dec. 11, 2022
Hanukkah: How Hanukkah Teaches Us to See the Miracles In Our Own Lives
Do you know how miracles happen? A miracle just takes one step of faith and God takes care of the rest! That’s what we learn in today’s special Hanukkah episode, where podcast host Yael Eckstein dives into the story of the m…
Nov. 27, 2022
Hanukkah: The Maccabees: The Story of Courage, Faith, and Hope
Hanukkah , a season of God’s light and miracles, is probably one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, primarily because of its proximity to Christmas. But do you know what miracles are remembered and celebrated during thi…
Nov. 20, 2022
Shabbat: Experiencing the Sabbath as a "Day of Delight"
Even since biblical times, the Jewish people have never let go of the Sabbath. As we’ve learned in our five-part series on this ancient ritual, the Sabbath is a weekly reminder to rest and reflect on how life is about connec…
Nov. 16, 2022
Conversations with Yael: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- A Life of Vision and Purpose
Join host Yael Eckstein as she has the incredible honor and privilege of welcoming Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the podcast. Having recently won re-election to the office he held previously for a combined 15 y…
Nov. 13, 2022
Shabbat: Discover the Significance of the Sabbath Candles
One of the most iconic and treasured rituals associated with the Jewish observance of the Sabbath is the lighting of the Shabbat candles each Friday evening at sundown. In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will share why t…
Nov. 6, 2022
Shabbat: Why We Need the Sabbath More than Ever
Have you ever noticed the irony of our modern world — we have more time-saving technology, but less time to spend on the things that really matter to us? In today’s episode, the third in a series about the Shabbat, host Yael…
Nov. 2, 2022
Conversations with Yael: Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl -- Dedicated to Finding Common Ground
Join host Yael Eckstein as she welcomes college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who has led the Auburn Tigers to 154 wins, three Southeastern Conference championships, consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, and the program’s firs…
Oct. 30, 2022
Shabbat: The Secret to Experiencing True Freedom
What does it mean to be truly free? As Christian theologian Karl Barth wrote, “A being is free only when it can determine and limit its activity.” And in the Jewish faith, that’s what observing the Sabbath is all about. In t…