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Weekend Interview: Senator James Lankford on Solving Hard Problems and a Hopeful Middle East
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America’s role on the global stage has come under scrutiny in recent years, with divides over foreign aid, military alliances, and the future of diplomacy.

WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Steve Deace Bridges the Christian Divide on Foreign Policy and the Church
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Steve Deace, a conservative commentator and author known for his focus on faith and politics, brings a theological lens to the debate in the Republican party about foreign policy and religious faith.

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WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Newt Gingrich on Trump’s Middle East Views, Iran’s Threat, and the Moral Stakes of Western Survival
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America’s national identity in the Middle East is being tested by the war in Gaza, escalating tensions with Iran, and political polarization at home.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Bob McEwen on U.S. Foreign Policy: Restoring Global Leadership Through Strength, Sanctions, and Support for Israel
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Decades of American foreign policy decisions—particularly in the Middle East—have had cascading effects on global stability.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Moshe Koppel Argues for a U.S.-Israel Alliance Based on Strategic Partnership, Not Patronage
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As American support for Israel is under pressure at home Moshe Koppel is making the case that the U.S.-Israel relationship should evolve in favor of a new mutually beneficial strategic partnership.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Gadi Taub Explains Why Israel Stands Firm Amid Shifting Alliances
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As U.S. foreign policy is being realigned with many nations, the longstanding alliance between Israel and the United States also faces new tests.



WEEKEND INTERVIEW: David Weinberg’s Perspective on Israel’s Strength, Faith, and Future
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David Weinberg is a senior fellow at Israel’s Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy and a veteran of the Israeli think tank world.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Antisemitism From all Sides—Samuel Rodriguez’s Mission to Build a Firewall Against Hate
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Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, believes the spiritual and political future of the world hinges on one key truth: unwavering support for Israel.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: David Nekrutman’s Mission to Bridge the Covenant and Unite Jews and Christians
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David Nekrutman is one of the world’s pioneering voices in Jewish-Christian relations.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Dalibor Rohac Defies Aggression in Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom and the Stakes for the West
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For many, the war in Ukraine is a test for Western commitment to freedom, sovereignty, and democratic values. Under this view, appeasing Russia would embolden authoritarianism globally and undermine decades of hard-won liberal gains.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Ralph Reed Believes U.S. and Israel Face Churchill Moment with Iran
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America’s challenges in the Middle East are made more complicated at home, where domestic debates sometimes rage over the U.S. relationship with Israel.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Felice Friedson on War, Journalism, and the Fragile Realities of the Middle East
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Far from the action, debates in the West over the Israel-Hamas war are fierce. For journalists who must report on the ground, one challenge is to report the facts while avoiding personal views. Felice Friedson is managing to provide context for her reporting that has so far been acceptable to both sides.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Yair Levi is an Elite Soldier and a Musician with a Mission
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Yair Levi, an Israeli singer, songwriter, and music producer, is based in Tel Aviv.


Weekend Interview: A Gentile’s Heart for Israel, Pastor Jack Hibbs Speaks on Faith and Politics
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Pastor Jack Hibbs, the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in Southern California and president of Real Life Ministry, is a prominent evangelical leader known for his support of Israel.


Weekend Interview: Ohad Tal's Mission to Strengthen Israel’s Global Bonds
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Ohad Tal is a member of Israel’s Knesset from the Religious Zionist Party and a man with many responsibilities. He leads the Knesset Committee on Public Projects and is a member of the Security and Foreign Affairs, Economics, and Diaspora and Absorption Committees. Tal served as a tank commander under the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Operation Defensive Shield in 2002. He is a central figure in the effort to build relationships between Israel and evangelical Christians in the United States.


Weekend Interview: Simcha Greiniman Bears Witness and the Mission of ZAKA
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Simcha Greiniman has dedicated his life to serving others, as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, and as a volunteer with ZAKA, Israel’s premier search, rescue, and recovery organization. He played a vital role in the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.


 Weekend Interview: Troy Miller’s Crusade for Christian Media and the US-Israel Alliance
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Troy Miller, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), has dedicated his life to faith, leadership, and advocacy. A Nebraska farm boy turned U.S. Navy veteran, Miller has journeyed from the open fields of the Midwest to the helm of the world's largest association of evangelical Christian communicators. In 2024, his support for Israel earned him a place among Israel's Top 50 Christian Allies, as bestowed by the Israel Allies Foundation. Under his leadership, NRB has defended Christian media and promoted the US-Israel relationship.


Weekend Interview: Eyal Yakoby Challenges Media Misinformation & Antisemitism
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Eyal Yakoby, a rising voice among Generation Z, is proving that young people can play a critical role in shaping the political and cultural discourse of our time. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and an incoming student at MIT, Yakoby has gained prominence as an online influencer with over 90,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. But his influence extends beyond social media.