War in the Real World: What Critics of Israel Don’t Understand, with Colonel John Spencer
In this powerful episode, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed speak with Colonel John Spencer—Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a globally recognized expert on modern combat—to unpack the complexities of Israel’s war against Hamas. Colonel Spencer offers a clear-eyed analysis of urban warfare, the ethical challenges faced by democratic militaries, […]
Why God Was Right: How The Torah and Modern Sociological Research Converge, with Mark Gerson
In this fascinating episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author Mark Gerson. Mark is the co-founder and chairman of United Hatzalah of Israel, a revolutionary volunteer emergency medical service saving lives every day. He also co-founded African Mission Healthcare, a groundbreaking organization that supports Christian medical missionaries serving the poorest […]
From Hoops to Hasbara: Training NBA Stars & Advocating for Israel with Barak Swarttz
In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pesach and Doug sit down with Barak Swarttz—elite basketball trainer, social media influencer, and passionate Israel advocate. Barak shares his journey from spending two formative years in Jerusalem as a child to training over 20 NBA players and using basketball as a bridge for meaningful conversations about Israel. […]
How to Win the Culture War: with Pastor Stephen Martin
Doug and Pesach sit down with Pastor Stephen Martin of Vintage Church, a fast-growing multi-campus in Texas. Stephen shares about his connection to Israel, his bold approach to politics and faith, and most of all, his monumental decision to start a full K through 12 school out of his church. In a world where secular […]
Throwing Back Grenades: Human Miracles of October 7th
Pesach flies solo and welcomes Sara Lamm, author of Into The Fire: Stories of Heroism from October 7th, published by Israel365. And Pesach also shares his thoughts on the US attacks on the Houthis, and some controversy surrounding the ongoing elections for the World Zionist Congress.
Remembering Who We Are: A Conversation with Member of Knesset Ohad Tal
In this episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with Member of Knesset Ohad Tal to discuss the critical issues facing Israel today—from the ongoing threats of Hamas and Syria to a groundbreaking new bill in the Israeli parliament seeking to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Whether he’s defending Israel against its enemies or […]
A Call for Christians to Radically Show Up for Zion
Israel support among Christians is aging—but can the next generation carry the torch? In this episode, Doug and Pesach sit down with Dimas Guaico of Generation Zion to explore how his movement is mobilizing Gen Z and Gen Alpha to stand with Israel on college campuses across the U.S. We discuss the shifting demographics of […]
Choosing Between Bad and Worse (But Better Than Before): Analyzing Israel’s War with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran with Elliot Chodoff
Doug and Pesach welcome back IDF Reserve Major Elliot Chodoff to discuss the current ceasefire – what Elliot calls “Halftime” – and what is likely to happen next. Together they delve into the complex and controversial hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, analyzing the potential long-term implications of releasing 1,700 Hamas terrorists and questioning whether […]
“Not What I Need, But What I’m Needed For”: Psychotherapy for the Spirit with Dr. Daniel Schonbuch
In this thought-provoking episode, Pesach and Doug sit down with psychologist Dr. Daniel Schonbuch for a deep dive into the world of psychology, therapy, and the wisdom of Viktor Frankl. They explore why people of faith sometimes hesitate to seek counseling, the misconceptions surrounding therapy, and how a purpose-driven mindset can transform lives. One of […]
“No More wishful Thinking in the Middle East”: A conversation with Yoram Ettinger
After celebrating the Super Bowl win of Doug’s beloved Eagles, Pesach and Doug are joined by former Israeli Ambassador and veteran Middle East expert Yoram Ettinger for a deep dive into the current state of the Middle East. Yoram cautions President Trump to not fall prey to the mistaken assumptions that have failed previous Western […]
