Faith, Music, and Standing with Israel — A Conversation with Bryson Comtois
In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Doug sits down with Gen Z artist and influencer Bryson Comtois to talk about what it means to boldly support Israel in today’s cultural climate. Bryson shares his journey as a Christian musician, his experience coordinating a powerful trip to Israel with Eagles Wings for fellow artists and […]
Losing the Narrative: Why Israel Is Failing the PR War
In this explosive episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speaks with media strategist Eitan Fischberger about Israel’s missteps in the global information war — and what must change if Israel wants to win hearts and minds. They explore how Hamas manipulates the media, and why Israel’s messaging often falls flat. Pesach also takes on […]
When Christians Call You a Heretic: Standing Against Replacement Theology
In this bold and timely episode, Doug sits down with Pesach to unpack Doug’s recent Christian Post article, “If God Can Replace Israel, He Can Replace the Church.” The two dive headfirst into the fiery comment section, addressing accusations of heresy, tackling the roots and dangers of Replacement Theology, and confronting the rise of conspiracy […]
Forgotten Allies: The Druze, Syria, and Israel’s Moral Stand
On this episode of the Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast, Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach speak with Mansur Ashkar about the dire situation facing the Druze community in Syria. As the al-Sharaa regime tightens its grip and threatens the ancient Druze stronghold of Suwayda, Mansur explains why Israel is stepping in to help—quietly but decisively—while much […]
Faith, Geopolitics, and a Changing Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Salem Alketbi
This week on the Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast, Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach sit down with Emirati scholar and commentator Dr. Salem Alketbi to discuss the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, the role of faith in public discourse, and the surprising ways new alliances and perspectives are reshaping the region. It’s a thoughtful and […]
Israel, Iran, and the Shifting Sands of the Middle East: A New Geopolitical Reality
In this vital episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach are joined by Dr. David Wurmser—Middle East expert and former senior advisor to the U.S. State Department and Vice President Cheney—to analyze how Israel’s war with Iran has transformed the geopolitical landscape of the region. What are the new realities Israel must face? […]
A Fathers Grief, A Hero’s Legacy: David Guedalia Remembers His Son Yosef
On this deeply moving episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with David Guedalia, father of IDF soldier Yosef Guedalia, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. David shares Yosef’s story—a tale of faith, idealism, courage, and deep love for the Jewish people and the State of […]
From Amman to America: Why Dan Burmawi Left Islam to Unite Christians and Jews
What compels someone to leave behind everything they know — their country, their faith, their identity — in search of truth and freedom? This week on Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach speak with Dan Burmawi, a former Muslim from Jordan who left Islam and the Middle East behind to embrace Christianity and […]
Victory Over Iranian Tyranny: Israel’s Role In Reshaping the Middle East
In this timely episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki speak with Major (ret.) Andrew Fox about the latest developments in Israel’s war against Iran. They explore the IDF’s remarkable military achievements, the geopolitical and spiritual implications of regime change in Tehran, and the possible endgame scenarios. With clarity and […]
No Such Thing as Total Victory: Elliot Chodoff on the Gaza Endgame and the Abu Shabab Militia
Military analyst Elliot Chodoff returns to Shoulder to Shoulder for a wide-ranging and sobering conversation about the current state of the war in Gaza. He explains why engaging with the Abu Shabab militia is a dangerous mistake, explores what a realistic endgame might look like, and challenges the notion of “total victory” in modern asymmetric warfare. With […]