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 Israel. He also opens up about the unimaginable pain of losing a child, and how he and his family have drawn strength from their community, their faith, and Yosef’s enduring legacy.

This is a conversation about grief, but also about meaning, memory, and moral clarity in a time of conflict. Yosef’s life and sacrifice remind us what it means to live with purpose—and what it means to stand for something greater than ourselves.