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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 PodcastBible Scholar on Lack of Christian Support for Palestinians with Dr. Mike Bird
Daniel Bannoura is joined by renowned Bible scholar Mike Bird to discuss, among other things, how the Bible has been mishandled by many Christians to justify…
Across the Divide PodcastWhat do Evangelical Zionists Want? With Nabil Habiby
Pastor Nabil Habiby joins Daniel Bannoura to discuss Nabil's article "What do Arab Evangelical Zionists Want?" During the conversation Nabil shares about his…
Across the Divide PodcastReimagining Decolonial Theology in Palestine with Thanh Nguyen - Faith&Activism #7
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Thanh Nguyen, a Vietnamese American peacebuilder and researcher currently working with…
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Live Episode: Palestine Advocacy Across Religious Traditions- F & A # 6
This episode is a live-recorded conversation that Across the Divide held as an event for the local community in Cincinnati, OH on May 29, 2025. The…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Intersection of Faith and Tourism in Palestine
In this episode, the finale of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Saleem Anfous. As they reflect on the tourism series as a whole…
Across the Divide PodcastRethinking Power in Action with Bryan Carey - Faith&Activism #5
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Bryan Carey, a peacebuilding consultant and the Director of International Peacebuilding at…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Privilege and Responsibility of Christian Pilgrimage in the Holy Land with Mae Elise Cannon- Touring the Holy Land #7
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, the executive director of Churches for Middle East…
Across the Divide PodcastBeyond Borders in Palestine-Israel: Immersion as a Tool for Transformation with Jer Swigart- Touring the Holy Land #6
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Jer Swigart on immersive peacebuilding in the context of Israel-Palestine. In…
Across the Divide PodcastWitnessing Injustice through Holy Land Tours with Sara Williams- Touring the Holy Land #5
In this episode of Touring the Holy Land, Jen has a conversation with Sara Williams about the power dynamics of narratives surrounding the Holy Land and the…
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The Call to Palestinian Liberation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek – Faith & Activism #4
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer engages in a conversation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek to explore how theology, identity, and justice…
Across the Divide PodcastBeyond Tourism: A Palestinian Approach to Justice Pilgrimage with Michel Awwad- Touring the Holy Land #4
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Michel Awad on the current state of tourism in Palestine-Israel and the…
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Tourism & the Biblical Archaeology Industry with Raphael Greenberg- Touring the Holy Land #3
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Raphael Greenberg, an Israeli archaeologist focused on the political…
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Christian Advocacy for Global Justice and Liberation with Rev. Amy Graham- Faith & Activism #3
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Rev. Amy Graham about the transformative power of faith in driving justice and…
Across the Divide PodcastThe History of American Protestant Pilgrimage in Palestine with Stephanie Stidham Rogers- Touring the Holy Land #2
In episode 2 of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen talks with historian Stephanie Stidham Rogers about the history of Protestant pilgrimage in Palestine…
Across the Divide PodcastStories from Holy Land Tourism- Touring the Holy Land Series #1
In this episode, Jen kicks off the "Touring the Holy Land" series by telling some important stories that are entangled in Holy Land tourism. She takes us back…
Across the Divide PodcastIqrit: Reclaiming a Palestinian Christian Village- Faith & Activism #2
In this episode of theFaith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Amir Toumie about the enduring struggle to reclaim Iqrit—a small Christian…
Across the Divide PodcastChristian Zionism Series Finale - Christian Zionism #10
For the series finale, Jen Maidrand joins Daniel Bannoura for a live recording where they discuss the series and answer questions from the audience. Apologies…
Across the Divide PodcastSteadfastness of Palestinian Christian Young Adults with Beth Seversen - Faith&Activism #1
In the episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Dr. Beth Seversen about her research on Palestinian Christians young adults navigating…
Across the Divide PodcastA Rabbi Critiques Christian Zionism with Rabbi Brant Rosen - Christian Zionism #9
In the penultimate episode of our Christian Zionism series, rabbi Brant Rosen discusses his journey out of Jewish Zionism and his thoughts about the war in…
Across the Divide PodcastAn Incomplete Revolution: On the situation in Syria with Najib George Awad
In this special episode, Daniel has a conversation with Najib George Awad, a Syrian theologian and historian, about the sudden fall of the Assad regime in…
Across the Divide PodcastImpact of Christian Zionism on Palestinian Christians with John Munayer - Christian Zionism Series #8
We continue our series Christian Zionism, and here Daniel has a conversation with Palestinian theologian John Munayer about the impact of Christian Zionism on…
Across the Divide PodcastA Christmas Conversation with Across the Divide with Abeer, Daniel, and Jen
In this episode, our three hosts–Abeer, Daniel, and Jen–get together to reflect on one year of podcasting and their experiences as it relates to Israel’s…
Across the Divide PodcastModern Developments in Christian Zionism with Brooke Baker- Christian Zionism Series #7
In this conversation, episode seven of the Christian Zionism series, Daniel talks with scholar Brooke Baker about contemporary discursive shifts in Christian…
Across the Divide PodcastCatholic Faith and Peacebuilding Work with Julie Schumacher Cohen
In this conversation, Daniel chats with Julie Schumacher Cohen about Catholic peacemaking work in Palestine-Israel. Julie shares about her Israeli Jewish…
Across the Divide PodcastChristian Zionism in the Global South with Crystal Silva-McCormick- Christian Zionism Series #6
In Daniel's conversation with Crystal Silva-McCormick, they discuss the spread of CZ throughout Latin America and the Global South. Crystal helps us make sense…
Across the Divide PodcastEducation as Resistance: Reimagining Justice & Powering Change in Conflict Zones with Ben Norquist
In this episode of Across the Divide, co-host Abeer has a conversation with Dr. Ben Norquist about the pivotal role of higher education in empowering…
Across the Divide PodcastChallenging Christian Zionism with Don Wagner - Christian Zionism Series #5
In episode 5 of our series on Christian Zionism, Daniel Bannoura has a conversation Don Wagner about his journey out of Christian Zionism. Don explains the two…
Across the Divide PodcastWhat’s Happening in Lebanon? A Conversation with a Lebanese Pastor, Marwan Aboul-Zelof
In this special episode, we turn our attention north of Palestine/Israel and reflect on what’s happening in Lebanon. Here Daniel Bannoura has a conversation…
Across the Divide PodcastChristian Zionism's Misuse of the Bible with Gary Burge- Christian Zionism Series #4
In this episode, Daniel has a conversation with educator and New Testament scholar Gary Burge. They unpack the theology of Christian Zionism and the…
Across the Divide PodcastCatholic Social Teaching & Advocating for Palestinians with Jordan Denari Duffner
In this episode, Daniel engages in a conversation with Jordan Denari Duffner, a Catholic public theologian, author, and educator. They discuss the work Duffner…
Across the Divide PodcastDispensationalism and the Modern History of Christian Zionism with Daniel Hummel- Christian Zionism Series #3
In episode 3 of our series on Christian Zionism, Daniel Bannoura has a conversation with Daniel Hummel about the history of dispensationalism, its waning…
Across the Divide PodcastUS Elections & Gaza: Voting in the Midst of a Genocide with Tyler Huckabee
Who shall we vote for at the upcoming US elections? Trump, Harris, or a third party candidate? How can one vote for the Democratic party while it has been the…
Across the Divide PodcastHistory and Theology of Christian Zionism with Stephen Sizer- Christian Zionism Series #2
In the second episode of our series on Christian Zionism, Daniel Bannoura has a conversation with Rev. Stephen Sizer about the history of dispensationalism and…
Across the Divide PodcastDefending Al-Makhrour: A Story of Faith, Land, and Resistance with Alice Kisiya
In this episode, co-host Abeer engages in a powerful conversation with Alice Kisiya, a Palestinian Christian journalist and fitness trainer. Alice shares her…
Across the Divide PodcastThe Roots of Christian Zionism with Robert O. Smith- Christian Zionism Series #1
In the inaugural episode of our series on Christian Zionism, Daniel Bannoura has a conversation with Robert O. Smith about the roots of Christian Zionism…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #9 Daniel Bannoura & Jen Maidrand: Series Wrap Up
This is the final episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint. It it, co-hosts Daniel and Jen discuss their highlights from the series and answer listener…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #8 Shireen Awwad Hilal: Witness for Justice in Action [in Genocide]
This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint Series features Shireen Awwad Hilal, Palestinian Christian community developer and peace activist. At CATC she…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #7 Anton Deik: Missiology After Gaza
This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint Series features Anton Deik, a Palestinian biblical scholar from Bethlehem. At CATC he gave a presentation titled…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #6 René August: Decolonizing the Ways We Read the Bible
This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint Series features René August, South African priest, leader, and activist. At CATC she gave a presentation titled…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #5 Lamma Mansour: Still, Hope
This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint series features Lamma Mansour, Palestinian Christian scholar. At CATC she gave a presentation titled “Still…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #4 Lisa Sharon Harper: Four Words that Change Everything
In episode 4 of our Christ at the Checkpoint series we host author and activist Lisa Sharon Harper. At CATC she gave a presentation titled “Four Words that…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #3 Shane Claiborne: Good Trouble on Good Friday
This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint series features Shane Claiborne, renowned Christian activist and author. At CATC he gave a presentation titled…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #2 Ruth Padilla DeBorst: The Mission of the Church in Contexts of Oppression
The second episode in this special Christ at the Checkpoint series features Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Latin American theologian and teacher. At CATC she gave a…
Across the Divide PodcastCATC #1 Fares Abraham: A Christ-Centered Response to What's Happening in Gaza
We start this special mini-series on Christ at the Checkpoint with Fares Abraham, a Christian Palestinian American and CEO of Levant Ministries. At CATC he…
Across the Divide PodcastTrailer: Christ at the Checkpoint Mini-Series
We're excited to bring you this special series of 7 episodes that features talks and in-depth interviews with international and Palestinian theologians and…
Across the Divide PodcastDisability and the Israeli Occupation: Reflections from an American Christian Living in Palestine
In this episode, Jen has a conversation with Kevin Vollrath, an American Christian who has spends time with Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem. Kevin shares…
Across the Divide Podcast15. Faith and Reconciliation in the Context of Palestine with Courtney Reeve
In this episode, co-host Abeer has a conversation with Courtney Reeve, a Canadian doctoral student at Durham University, UK, currently residing in the Occupied…
Across the Divide Podcast14. South African Theology and Palestine with Thandi Gamedze
In this episode Daniel has a conversation with Thandi Gamedze, a South African poet and educator. They discuss the Kairos Document, which was released by South…
Across the Divide Podcast13. Mennonite Faith and Peace-Making in Palestine with Amy Yoder McGloughlin
In this episode, Daniel has a conversation with Mennonite pastor Amy Yoder McGloughlin. They discuss the history of the Mennonite church, and the role that…
Across the Divide Podcast12. Scripture, the Church, and Palestinian Solidarity with Azmera Hammouri-Davis
In this episode, co-host Jen has a conversation with writer, educator, and activist Azmera Hammouri-Davis. This conversation explores the harms of Christian…
Across the Divide Podcast11. A Jewish Jesuit Priest Reflections on Palestine with Fr. David Neuhaus
In this episode we hear from father David Neuhaus a Jewish-background South African Jesuit priest who is also an Israeli citizen. Fr. Nauhaus shared with us…
Across the Divide Podcast10. Why is Christian Lament for Gaza Essential? with Lamma Mansour
In this episode, Jen has a conversation with Palestinian Christian scholar Lamma Mansour. This episode delves into the practice of lament--exploring the…
Across the Divide Podcast9. Social Justice and Evangelism with Anton Deik
In this episode, Daniel and Jen have a conversation with Anton Deik, a Palestinian Bible scholar, about the biblical understanding of justice and its…
Across the Divide Podcast8. Black Theology and Palestine Solidarity with Matthew Vega
This is a rich conversation Daniel and Jen had with Matthew Vega, a Black-Mexican theologian at the University of Chicago. Topics discussed during the…
Across the Divide Podcast7. Decolonizing Christian Peacebuilding in Palestine with Shadia Qubti
In this episode, Abeer and Jen have a conversation with Shadia Qubti, a Palestinian Christian scholar and activist. In the conversation, Shadia shares about…
Across the Divide Podcast6. The American Church and Palestine-Israel with Pastor Jason Miller
In this episode, Daniel has a poignant conversation with pastor Jason Miller, founder and lead pastor of South Bend City Church. The conversation reflects on…
Across the Divide Podcast5. "Christ in the Rubble": Christmas Sermon by Munther Isaac
Considering the dark season of pain and lament that Palestinian Christians are going through during Christmas this year, we decided to release this bonus…
Across the Divide Podcast4. Zionism, Jewish Identity, and the War on Gaza with Rabbi Alissa Wise
In this episode, co-hosts Abeer and Daniel welcome Rabbi Alissa Wise, an active community organizer for justice and a Lead Organizer of Rabbis for Ceasefire…
Across the Divide Podcast3. The Church and Gaza: A Palestinian Christian Response
This unique episode includes recordings from a special session on Palestinian Christianity at the American Academy of Religion (AAR) 2023 Annual Meeting. This…
Across the Divide Podcast2. Christian Responses to the War on Gaza
In this episode, co-hosts Daniel and Jen discuss some common Western Christian responses to the ongoing war on Gaza. They unpack the normalization of violence…