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#13 The Festival of Lights — Interview with Dan Mossek
| Episode Guest: Dan Mossek
Israel guide Dan Mossek is our special podcast guest today. He shares about himself personally and how much he loves the scenery, diversity and history of his fascinating country. Dan also explains the story behind the winter holiday, Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights". Not only is it the most joyful of Jewish holidays, it commemorates the story of Israel the Underdog defeating the Greeks and achieving their freedom in 164BC.#12 Walking the Paved Road — Interview with Jerrell Jobe
| Episode Guest: Jerrell Jobe
Today's podcast guest is teacher, scholar and disciple Jerrell Jobe from Mission, Texas. Jerrell has led more than 15 trips biblical study tours over the past 9 years. He recently returned from leading a group to Turkey and shares what it was like to travel during COVID restrictions. A change in itinerary allowed them to study the ancient Roman Roads and how God literally paved the way for the Gospel to be spread throughout the Empire. Jerrell unpacks Acts 16:6-8 to show how Paul and his partners found joy in the journey and discerned God's will along the way.#11 Be Careful What You Wish For — Interview with Rob Kranz
| Episode Guest: Rob Kranz
Rob Kranz, a Bible teacher from Texas, is our podcast guest today. Rob discusses the biblical site of Gibeah in Judges 19 and how it connects to King Saul. We also highlight the Satellite Bible Atlas as a resource for further study as well as ways that our listeners can give back this holiday season and support some of our overseas partners by purchasing Christmas gifts from their stores.#10 Take Your Brokenness with You — Interview with Chris Simning
| Episode Guest: Chris Simning
Our very special guest today is Chris Simning. Born with a nearly imperceptible case of cerebral palsy, Chris Simning was stricken with an extremely rare muscle and nerve disease just before high school. Today, Chris is living a miraculous life story as a speaker, storyteller, and writer. Chris shares with us about his love for Israel, specifically the Pool of Bethesda, and his application of the miracle in John 5.#9 A Nation Like No Other — Interview with Randy Alonso
| Episode Guest: Randy Alonso
Our podcast guest today is Florida Pastor Randy Alonso. He shares about his love for Israel, his approach to leading tours, and his involvement with Bridges for Peace. A short teaching of I Kings 17-18 reminds us of Elijah's exemplary courage and boldness in the midst of a confusing time.#7 Living Water — Interview with Brady Nemmers
| Episode Guest: Brady Nemmers
Brady Nemmers joins our podcast today from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brady shares about leading groups to Israel and experiencing the text together in its original context. He teaches about the "living water" as referred to in Psalms 42 and 63 and how precious it is in the Land. Visit https://gtitours.org/podcast for photos, links, and more from this episode.#6 Pictures Change Everything — Interview with Todd Bolen
| Episode Guest: Todd Bolen
Watch the video above to see the photos being described in the podcast (photos start at minute 25:15).#5 From Sketch to 3D Model — Interview with Chris Brown
| Episode Guest: Chris Brown
Charismatic Chris Brown from California joins Rich on our podcast today. He shares how impactful visiting Israel has been to his teaching personally, and how he's passed on a passion for the Land to those he leads. Being a storyteller himself, Chris believes the Story of God is one in which his listeners should participate, not just hear. Learning in the Land has allowed him to see the Bible go from a black and white sketch to a full color 3D model! He even shares a few funny stories from his trip with youth pastors (photos included).#4 The Fifth Gospel — Interview with Gary Burge
| Episode Guest: Dr. Gary Burge
Dr. Gary Burge is our special guest on this podcast. His extensive study of the New Testament, specifically the Gospel of John, lends insight today in his comparison teaching of John 5 and John 9. He reminds us that the scriptures are a timeless message but not a timeless story. In order to understand the message, we must understand the context; the best way to understand the context is to experience it in the Land where the events took place.#3 Stepping into the Chaos — Interview with Brad Gray
| Episode Guest: Brad Gray
Today we hear from Walking the Text founder Brad Gray. Brad shares how his first trip to the Land impacted him personally and led to his ministry today. His teaching on Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3 unpacks Christ's mission - and ours - to bring Shalom to a chaotic, broken world.#2 A Nobody from Nowhere — Interview with Aaron Couch
| Episode Guest: Aaron Couch
Aaron Couch joins our podcast today from Colorado. He describes what is was like to lead the first GTI tour (to Turkey) since COVID restrictions began last March. He also shares about Lystra, the life of Timothy, and the message of God's purpose for each of us today.#1 Living Stones — Interview with Jim Showers
| Episode Guest: Jim Showers
Jim Showers, Executive Director of Friends of Israel joins our podcast today. He shares about the ministry, which was begun in 1938, ten years before Israel became a nation, and how going to the Land feels like "coming home." Jim's teaching takes us to Acts 10, the pivotal passage which reveals the beginning of God's plan to redeem both Jews and Gentiles.