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 […]
Into the Fire to Save Life: Dr. Tuvia Book on War, Faith, and Duty
In this gripping episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed sit down with Dr. Tuvia Book, the oldest combat medic to serve in the IDF during the Swords of Iron war. Book offers a raw, first-person account of returning to service at age 55, racing into Gaza under fire with Israel’s […]
Iran, Islamism, and the Battle for Civilization: Dr. David Wurmser on What Comes Next
As Iran’s regime faces unprecedented internal revolt, the Middle East may be approaching a historic turning point. In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed are joined by foreign policy expert Dr. David Wurmser to examine what is truly at stake — not only for Israel and Iran, but […]
The Holy Land Versus the Promised Land: Christian Zionism, Universal Zionism, and Israel’s Calling
As Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders in Jerusalem publicly denounce Christian Zionism, deep questions are emerging about theology, authority, and Israel’s place in God’s plan. In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed respond to the controversy and are joined by Rabbi Tuly Weisz, founder of Israel365, to discuss his […]
Prophecy in Real Time: Israel, Iran and the Land – “It’s Almost Like He’s Telling Us What Was Going to Happen”
In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Pastor Doug Reed begin with a sober look at the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East, examining Israel’s emergence as a regional superpower and the growing signs that U.S. military intervention in Iran may be approaching. In the second half of the conversation, […]