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Across the Divide Podcast
Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted by Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice, and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide
Episodes
Across the Divide PodcastCountering David French’s defense of Christian Zionism
Tony Deik and Daniel respond to David French’s defense of Christian Zionism and explore what, if anything, is ethical about Christian support for Israel…
Across the Divide PodcastInside the Israeli Elections with Thabet Abu Rass
Daniel sits down with Thabet Abu Rass, a Palestinian citizen of Israel and co-CEO of the Abraham Initiatives, to discuss the Israeli elections, the systemic…
Across the Divide PodcastA Palestinian Christian Appeal to the American Church | Munther Isaac
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Across the Divide PodcastWhat Black History Teaches Us About Palestinian Suffering | Jemar Tisby
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Behind the Scenes of the Jubilee Experience
Daniel and Omar unpack their Jubilee experience, revisiting some of the key moments from their interview. Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on…
Across the Divide Podcast“The Bible is Anti-Zionist” with Jesse Wheeler | Bookclub Conversation
Join our monthly bookclub discussion based on this episode by joining our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivide In this episode, Jen…
Across the Divide PodcastIs Land Confiscation in the Bible? | Lamma Mansour
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Across the Divide PodcastMilitarism and the Nonviolent Way of Jesus | Preston Sprinkle
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Across the Divide PodcastA Jewish Settler Becomes a Christian | Daniel Klein
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Across the Divide PodcastGenocide in Gaza with an Israeli Holocaust Expert | Amos Golberg
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Across the Divide PodcastJudaism Does Not Equal Israel | Book Club with Robert O. Smith
Jen speaks with Rev. Robert Smith about Marc Ellis's book Judaism Does Not Equal Israel. Smith, a former student of Ellis, discusses his mentor's legacy as a…
Across the Divide PodcastUnmasking Liberal Zionism With Ronnie Barkan
Register to attend Church at the Crossroads here! Daniel sits down with Ronnie Barkan, an Israeli conscientious objector and anti-Zionist activist who dissects…
Across the Divide PodcastJewish Solidarity with Palestine with Atalia Omer
Dr. Atalia Omer reflects on her own journey of unlearning false Israeli state mythologies, rejecting all forms of Zionism, and looking toward a future that…
Across the Divide PodcastDoes God Still Have a Plan for Israel? Palestinian Bible Scholar Responds
Evangelical apologist Sean McDowell recently hosted Biola professor Dr. Carmen Imes on his podcast to answer the question whether God has a special plan for…
Across the Divide PodcastThe unique violence experienced by Palestinian Christians
Daniel and Rev. Munther Isaac unpack CNN’s latest reporting on the increasing violence experienced by Palestinian Christians, which features Rev. Munther…
Across the Divide PodcastReading the Gospel of John through Palestinian Eyes with Rev. Yohanna Katanacho- ATD Book Club
Join our Book club to discuss this book by becoming a Patreonsupporter at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Rev. Yohanna Katanacho joins us to discuss…
Across the Divide PodcastAn Israeli Zionist Becomes a Palestine Advocate
Hear the story of Ilana Zaken and her journey from Zionismto Palestine Advocacy Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreonat / acrossthedivide…
Across the Divide PodcastDebunking CUFI’s Night to Honor Israel
In this episode, Daniel is joined by Pastor Munther Isaac to discuss the CUFI “Night to Honor Israel,” debunk Christian Zionist theologies, and deconstruct…
Across the Divide PodcastBeing Jewish after Gaza with Peter Beinart
Peter Beinart joins us to discuss how Jewish faith and practices have been used (and abused!) to justify the war on Gaza. Peter Beinart is an American…
Across the Divide PodcastGenocide against Christians in the Middle East?
In this episode of Across the Divide, Daniel discusses current events in Palestine and the US. This episode explores the UN Report on violence against children…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Truth about Antisemitism with Ben Lorber
In this episode, researcher and author Ben Lorber unpacks the complex, deeply polarized conversations surrounding anti-Jewish bigotry today. We break down why…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Holocaust and Zionism with Shira Klein
Continuing our conversations on Judaism and Palestine, Shira Klein reflects on the horrors of the holocaust and the role they played in legitimizing the…
Across the Divide PodcastMike Huckabee Strikes Again and Taybeh is Burning - ATD News Roundup
In this episode of Across the Divide, Daniel sits down with Reverend Munther Isaac to discuss current events in Palestine and the US. This episode offers a…
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A New Chapter for Across the Divide
In this special announcement episode, co-hosts Daniel, Jen, and Abeer come together to share a major milestone: the official merger of Across the Divide with…
Across the Divide PodcastFrom Ultra Orthodox Rabbi to Pro-Palestine Advocate with Shalom Shore
This is part II of Daniel's conversation with Shalom Shore who used to be a Ultra Orthodox rabbi and is now an anti-zionist advocate for Palestine. This…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Strange World of Ultra Orthodox Judaism with Shalom Shore
Shalom Shore joins Daniel for a candid conversation about his previous (strange) life as an Ultra Orthodox Rabbi in Jerusalem. The conversation takes some…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Kairos II Document and the Global Church with Rifat Kassis
This episode is a part of Across the Divide’s Monthly Book Club. To join Across the Divide’s Book Club, become part of our Patreon community at…
Across the Divide PodcastBiblical Hospitality and Forced Migration with Christopher Hays
Christopher Hays joins Abeer to explore the ethics of the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus on “welcoming the stranger” and it relates to debates around…
Across the Divide PodcastHow to Think About Islamophobia After Gaza With Jordan Denari Duffner
It's blatantly obvious that Islamophobia has been a driving force in justifying Christian support for the Gaza genocide and the ongoing war on Iran. We’re…
Across the Divide PodcastA Palestinian Story of Hope and Resilience with Mercy Aiken - ATD Book Club
To join Across the Divide’s book club, become part of our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivide In this conversation, Jen Maidrand…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Jewish Understanding of the Land With Ron Naiweld
Ron Naiweld, professor at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS), in Paris, France, joins us to discuss how Jews over the last 2…
Across the Divide PodcastHistory of Ancient Israel with Seth Sanders
We’re joined by Seth Sanders, professor of Linguistics at Dalhousie University, to discuss the historic Jewish connection to the land of Canaan and whether…
Across the Divide PodcastWhat is Judaism? With Raphael Magarik
But what are we talking about when we talk about Judaism? Jewish scholar and professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Raphael Magarik joins us for the…
Across the Divide PodcastCan Catholics Be Zionists? with Fr. David Neuhaus
We're joined by father David Neuhaus, SJ, to discuss the recent controversies surrounding Carrie Prejean Boller where she asserted at a Religious Liberty…
Across the Divide PodcastChristian Peacemaking in the Midst of the Iran War with Jarrod McKenna
We’re barely coming out of a genocide in Gaza and now there’a war in Iran. How should Christians respond? What does peacemaking look like in the midst of so…
Across the Divide PodcastPalestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!
Daniel Bannoura is joined by Palestinian pastor Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Anton Deik to respond to the controversial conversation between Tucker…
Across the Divide PodcastRevisiting Esther as a Text of Terror(ism) with Sarojini Nadar
South African theologian Sarojini Nadar joins Daniel for a conversation about the weaponization of the Bible and how the book of Esther has been distorted to…
Across the Divide PodcastUrgent Updates from Bethlehem with Usama Nicola
In this episode Jen has a conversation with Palestinian Christian activist, Usama Nicola. They discuss the current realities in Bethlehem and the acute threats…
Across the Divide PodcastHow Palestinian Christians Teach Peacemaking with Michael McDougle
In this episode, Abeer is joined by Michael McDougle to discuss what it means to teach Palestine and questions of justice in contexts where these issues are…
Across the Divide PodcastHow Loving our Neighbors Can Lead to a Revolution with Andrew DeCort
Ethicist and author Andrew DeCort joins Daniel to address the imperative responsibility of the Western church to respond to the calls of Palestinian…
Across the Divide PodcastDoing Theology After Gaza with Rev. Mitri Raheb and Graham McGeoch
Renowned Palestinian theologian Rev. Mitri Raheb and theologian Graham McGeoch join us for a sobering conversation about the reality we live in “After Gaza”…
Across the Divide PodcastIsrael and the End Times with Nelson Kraybill
As we wrap up 2025, professor Nelson Kraybill joins Daniel for a conversation about all things apocalyptic. Kraybill , a scholar of the book of Revelation…
Across the Divide PodcastThe First Advent in Palestine with Kelley Nikondeha - ATD Book Club
Jen has a conversation with Kelley Nikondeha about her book, The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals, Resistance, and the Ongoing Complexity of Hope. They…
Across the Divide PodcastElevating Voices from the Margins with Mindy Summers
Mindy Summers joins Abeer to share about journey of advocacy and peacemaking. Together, they explore how digital platforms can elevate marginalized voices…
Across the Divide PodcastA Black Christian Response to Gaza with Jemar Tisby
Author and historian Jemar Tisby joins us to discuss the connections that blacks, and especially black Christians, have with the Palestinian struggle for…
Across the Divide PodcastWhat is the Justice of Jesus? With Joash Thomas
Rev. Joash Thomas joins us for a conversation on justice and its relationship to the church. Joash provides helpful insight about the hesitancy of many…
Across the Divide Podcast"The Cross and the Olive Tree" with John and Samuel Munayer - ATD Book Club
This episode is a part of Across the Divide’s Monthly Book Club. Here Jen has a conversation with John Munayer and Samuel Munayer about their edited volume The…
Across the Divide PodcastIsraeli Christian Reflections on the Gaza Genocide with Lisa Loden
Lisa Loden, Christian Israeli public theologian and poet, joins Daniel for a candid conversation about the October 7th and the ensuing genocide in Gaza. They…
Across the Divide PodcastChristianity Today's Coverage of Gaza with Ben Norquist
Ben Norquist joins us to discuss how Christianity Today, the flagship Evangelical magazine, has been covering Gaza over the last 2 years. The discussion delves…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Intersection of Parenting, Healing, and Advocacy with Kayla Tychsen
In this episode, Abeer speaks with Kayla Tychsen, Parent Coach and certified Integrative Trauma Coach, about the deep connections between parenting, personal…
Across the Divide Podcast"Christ in the Rubble" with Rev. Munther Isaac - Book Club Series
This episode kicks off Across the Divide’s Monthly Book Club. Here Jen has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac about his book "Christ in the Rubble…
Across the Divide PodcastWeaponizing the Bible to Sanction Genocide with Bruce Fisk
Bruce Fisk joins Daniel to discuss his research on the weaponization of the Bible and the usage of the language of moral clarity by many prominent Evangelical…
Across the Divide PodcastBeing a Christian after the Desolation of Gaza with Ross Wagner
New Testament professor Ross Wagner (Duke Divinity School) joins Daniel for a conversation about his recent article titled “Being Christian After the…
Across the Divide PodcastPutting a Spoke in the Wheel of Evil in Gaza with Elom Tettey-Tamaklo
Hear the compelling story of Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, a former Christian Zionist from Ghana who eventually gets in trouble for his leadership at the Harvard…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Untold Stories of Palestinian Christians with Leyla King
In this episode, Leyla King, Palestinian-American Episcopal priest and author, discusses the importance of getting a voice to Palestinian Christians whose…
Across the Divide PodcastExplaining Muslim Support for Palestine with Ebrahim Moosa
Professor Ebrahim Moosa joins Daniel for a conversation discussing Muslim support for Palestine. They discuss political Islam, violence, Hamas, and all things…
Across the Divide PodcastWhy Are So Many Evangelicals Pro Israel?
Preston Sprinkle joins Daniel for a conversation tackling Evangelical support for pro-Israel. They discuss Preston’s journey out of dispensationalism, and…
Across the Divide PodcastChristian Nonviolent Peacebuilding at Tent of Nations with Daoud Nassar
In this episode, Jen speaks with Daoud Nassar, a Palestinian Christian who stewards his family's 100-acre farm located about 6 miles southwest of Bethlehem…
Across the Divide PodcastHow did this Muslim Become a Christian Zionist? With Fariza Gulomikova
Fariza Gulomikova shares with us her journey form Islam to Christian Zionism, and then, later, her conversion out of Christian Zionism into a more Biblical…
Across the Divide PodcastAdvocating for Peace in Your Church Community with Yasmina Haddad
Daniel is joined here by Yasmina Haddad who shares her story as a Palestinian and Lebanese Latina, and roots, and how they shape both her identity and her…