The Battle for Israel—In Theology and in War
Is Israel still central to God’s plan—or has that role changed? In this wide-ranging episode, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki take on a question that sits at the heart of modern Christianity. Beginning with Doug’s recent article in The Christian Post, they explore whether the New Testament itself reinforces the enduring role of the Jewish […]
A Theology in Crisis: Israel, the Church, and the Collapse of Supersessionism
For nearly two thousand years, much of the Christian world embraced a single assumption: that the Church had replaced Israel in God’s covenantal plan. But what happens when history itself seems to challenge that belief? In this provocative and deeply thoughtful conversation, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki sit down with David Virtue to […]
Passover and a Christian Seder: Why Are Some Jews Upset? (SHOULDER TO SHOULDER CLASSIC EPISODE)
Doug and Pesach explore a major Jewish Holiday journeying through the Seder meal, symbolism, traditions, and the personal nature of Passover. Doug asks questions and shared his experience of hosting a “Christian” Seder dinner at his church while Pesach responds to this idea.
Can You Negotiate with Radical Evil? Israel, Iran, and America’s Defining Test, with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger
As war escalates between Israel and Iran, a pressing question is emerging:Is this just Israel’s fight—or does it directly impact the future of the United States and the West? In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Ambassador Yoram Ettinger joins us to unpack what’s really happening behind the headlines. From President Trump’s reported negotiations to the […]
Is This War About Land—or Theology? A Former Muslim Explains
As war intensifies across the Middle East, it is easy to focus on headlines, military strategy, and geopolitics. But what if the deeper story lies elsewhere—beneath the surface, in theology and ideology? In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki are joined by Dan Burmawi, a former Muslim turned Christian […]
Iran at the Crossroads: Regime Change, Chaos, and the Strategic Choices Ahead
Pastor Doug is away this week, so Rabbi Pesach Wolicki flies solo with returning guest Elliot Chodoff, an IDF reserve major and longtime expert on military strategy and the Middle East. Together they take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving confrontation with Iran and the difficult questions now facing Israel, the United States, and […]
When History Accelerates: Israel, Iran, and Moral Clarity in War (Rush Release)
In this special rush-release episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki are joined by John Enarson of Cry for Zion just hours after dramatic military strikes against Iran reshaped the Middle East overnight. Recording amid air-raid sirens in Israel and rapidly changing headlines around the world, they discuss what is actually […]
Tucker vs. Huckabee on Israel — And Doug’s First Shabbat in an Orthodox Synagogue
A first-ever synagogue experience and a deeply polarizing political interview come together in this wide-ranging episode of Shoulder to Shoulder. Pastor Doug Reed begins by reflecting on his first full Shabbat prayer service in an Orthodox synagogue, sitting side by side with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki in Nashville. What happens when worship shifts from performance to participation? […]
The Sabbath Revolution: Why Shabbat Is Capturing the Christian Imagination (Live at NRB)
Recorded live at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Pastor Doug Reed and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki are joined by Rabbi Elie Mischel from the Israel365 studio for a powerful conversation about one of the Bible’s oldest and most transformative ideas: Shabbat. As Israel365 creates an immersive Shabbat experience for Christian leaders at NRB, the […]
Why the Torah Portion Matters: How Weekly Scripture Shapes Jewish Life — and What Christians Can Learn from It
In this thoughtful and accessible episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed explore one of the defining rhythms of Jewish life: the weekly Torah portion. What is the parsha, where did it come from, and why has it unified Jewish communities across centuries and continents? Pesach explains how the annual cycle […]