John and Chris dive into the second chapter of Chris' upcoming book, "Is God A Zionist?", unpacking the split between the Jews and the Church in the 1st century...this time from the Christian perspective (check out the previous episode on the Jewish response)

There are 5 major events that really solidified the "divorce" between Jews and Gentiles, and eventually the Church itself, and we spend a lot of time going through those events.

And guys, the reason for this is simple:

If Christians are not adequately catechized and shown how we ended up where we are today, specifically regarding the Jewish people, history says we'll become anti-semitic.

You can even see it happening today.

And as John says in this episode, hatred of the Jewish people is ultimately hatred of God.

Join us to truly understand the story of Israel and the Church, and answer the question...Is God A Zionist?

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

1:44 The Hospitality of Jews and Gentiles

5:57 My 3 favorite churches in Israel

9:17 Mocking "Judeo-Christian Values"?

13:41 The 5 major events that entrenched the divorce between Jews and Gentiles

17:19 What happens in AD 70 and 135

20:27 Canon challenges

24:07 The Apocalypse of Peter

25:38 The School of Alexandria

30:55 Constantine and Rome

34:31 The Great Divorce - The Council of Nicea

39:03 Christians against Jews

51:23 Pray for Chris

52:19 The main points to take away

Resources:

Part 1: The Jewish Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVA7sJs_jVk

The God of Israel and Christian Theology by Kendall Soulen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800628837/

Is God A Zionist? Book: https://www.presentwitness.org/igaz (March 10 Release Date!)

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

This is a wide ranging, thorough, and deep intellectual conversation I had with Dr. Gerald McDermott, scholar, Anglican priest, and author of dozens of books and papers.

We covered a couple of his books and the implications thereof, including A New History of Redemption, his continuation of Jonathan Edwards' book of a similar name, and The New Christian Zionism.

Dr. McDermott explains how history and theology are inseparable as we look at God's story of redemption for His glory, and then discusses Christian Zionism from many different angles, giving what I think you'll find to be well-reasoned arguments, including a couple of points that I hadn't come across before.

If you're hungry for more truth and understanding about God's plans for the world, for Israel, and for the Jews, this wide-ranging conversation will give you countless threads to explore, and even a challenge at the end: to maintain intellectual and theological humility.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

3:18 A New History of Redemption

11:38 Translating the tetragrammaton

15:11 Historical framework

18:06 The Redemption of God

24:51 How Redemption Glorifies God

34:50 The Story Before Time

43:19 God Disinheriting the Nations

47:51 How the Jews and Israel Play A Part In Redemption History

51:12 World Religions Playing a Role In Redemption

53:47 How God Works Through Different Denominations

56:24 The Reformation

59:48 Why Does The Kingdom of God Have To Come Incrementally?

1:02:24 The Church and Israel

1:11:24 The New Christian Zionism

1:16:27 Dispensationalism

1:22:33 Amillenial Theologians and Israel

1:26:27 Is The Modern State of Israel The Same As The Biblical State of Israel?

1:28:46 Covenantal Fidelity

1:33:35 How Should Christians View The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

1:36:05 The Greatest Threat To Christian Zionism

Resources:

A New History of Redemption by Gerald McDermott: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801098548/

The New Christian Zionism by Gerald McDermott: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830851380/

The God of Israel and Christian Theology by Kendall Soulen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800628837/

A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0923WHRWF/

Other Books By Dr. McDermott: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gerald-R.-McDermott/author/B001HP188A

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

John and Chris dive into the first chapter of Chris' upcoming book, "Is God A Zionist?", unpacking the split between the Jews and the Church in the 1st century.

In order to understand the answer to the question the book poses, and even to understand what happens between Christians and Jews after the first couple of centuries AD, it's vital to understand the background, the politics, the demographics, and the history around both Christians and Jews after Christ's ascension.

This episode covers the Jewish response specifically, in the first 150-200 years after Christ, and will give you a stronger understanding of the early church and what happens next.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

2:22 The Parting of the Ways

4:33 "The whole of our hope..."

7:23 Israel's demographics blew my mind

10:48 Christianity In Israel

12:30 The early church

16:30 John The Baptist

23:05 Did the Jews reject Jesus?

28:08 The original, "true" church

31:09 Expansion from Jewish to Gentiles

40:41 4 major Jewish sects

46:32 70 and 135 AD

52:25 2 main expressions of Judaism

55:52 The primary takeaway

Resources:

Is God A Zionist? by Chris Kuehl: https://www.presentwitness.org/igaz

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

Is God a Zionist?

That's the question that Chris' upcoming book seeks to answer, and the one we start to dive into today as we return to the podcast with our first episode of season 3 of One New Man.

This episode was a primer for what's coming up this season, where John and Chris are going to be teasing apart Chris' new book, really going in depth to discuss the answer to the question we think ALL Christians need to answer.

There are enormous theological and cultural consequences to being on the wrong side of this, and with all the noise we're seeing in the media and culture lately, it's vital that Christians are well-informed and know God's word on this topic.

Make sure to listen to this episode to get a solid baseline of understanding so that you can follow along as we continue to unpack each chapter of the book in future podcast episodes.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

2:20 Our one annual ask

3:03 Why Chris wrote Is God a Zionist?

14:48 Supporting theology with lived experience

16:25 Biggest surprise about visiting Israel

25:07 Why it's important for ALL Christians to answer this question

31:45 The most influential Christians on this topic

37:48 Deuteronomy 28 and supersessionism

40:25 Launch date

41:33 Inspired by Michael Wyschogrod

Resources:

⭐ Financially Support the One New Man show: https://www.theisraelstory.org/donate

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Is God A Zionist? by Chris Kuehl: https://www.presentwitness.org/igaz

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Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

This episode is a divergence of the normal ONM topics. This episode was recorded with Chris's wife, Justice a few weeks ago. We felt the topic was important enough to share with the ONM audience as well. In this thought-provoking episode Justice and her husband Chris Kuehl delve into the explosive aftermath of Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination. Join them as they discuss the intricate web of theories surrounding his death, including controversial claims by Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. This episode unpacks Charlie's heartfelt beliefs about Israel and his interaction with influential figures. Discover the heart of the controversy, the spiritual reflections sparked by recent events, and a heartfelt call for discernment amidst rising misinformation. Tune in for an episode that blends a deep dive into modern political dynamics with a profound spiritual journey.

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

In this episode of 'One New Man,' Chris rejoins John after a hiatus to interview 'T,' a Messianic Jewish believer who recently completed seven years in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as a combat engineer. T recounts his experiences, shedding light on the complex responsibilities and moral dilemmas faced by IDF soldiers in Gaza, especially regarding the use of explosives and encounters with IEDs. T shares personal stories of bravery, loss, and the relentless pursuit to protect civilian lives, revealing the harsh realities and ethical constraints the IDF operates under. The discussion also delves into the broader societal and spiritual impact on both Israeli and Gazan communities, the support and challenges within the Messianic Jewish community, and the delicate balance of maintaining faith and duty. T emphasizes the critical role of global understanding and support for Israel while cautioning against spiritual and ideological misconceptions.

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

In episode 31 of the 'One New Man' podcast, John Myers interviews Lucas Cole, a longtime friend, to explore Lucas's journey from a traditional Lutheran upbringing to becoming a dedicated Christian Zionist. Lucas shares his early life experiences growing up in a suburb of Detroit, his college years marked by a lack of conviction in his faith, and a transformative moment at a megachurch in Cincinnati when he truly embraced Christianity. The conversation delves into how Lucas, through his professional work and relationships, became deeply connected to Israel and its geopolitical and spiritual significance. They discuss various impactful projects, such as the Alliance to Reinforce Israel's Security and Economy (ARISE), which fosters economic and political support for Israel. Lucas also provides practical advice for those looking to support Israel, emphasizing the importance of financial contributions and educating oneself about the Israel story. The episode explores the intersection of political realities and theological beliefs, shedding light on why standing with Israel is intricately tied to deeper Christian convictions.

Lucas represents Arise For Israel. https://ariseforisrael.com/

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/

In Episode 30 of the One New Man podcast, John Myers hosts Todd Morehead, documentary filmmaker and founder of Grafted Ministries, a ministry dedicated to awakening Christians to God’s purpose for them with the Jewish people. Todd shares his journey from the love for Jewish people and the land of Israel that God deposited in his heart as a pre-teen Christian, to 30 trips to Israel, and 3 documentaries: Promised Land: Israel Through the Eyes of Surfers (2012), Hope in the Holy Land: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2021), and his most recent documentary: October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre, which will be released on October 3, 2025. Todd shares his motivation in making these documentaries, what he learned, and what had the deepest impact on his heart. He ended with his recommendations to Christians, who love Israel and the Jewish people during these difficult and challenging times.

Links for the show notes:

Grafted Ministries: https://www.graftedministries.com/

Promised Land: Israel Through the Eyes of Surfers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX5Y1ric_m0

October 7th Film: https://www.october7film.com/

Hope in the Holy Land: https://hopeintheholyland.com/

Comments? Questions? Encouragement? We are here for it. Shoot us a text and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

• The Israel Story: https://www.theisraelstory.org/
• Present Witness: https://www.presentwitness.org/
• Israel Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIsraelStoryApp/
• Present Witness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresentwitness/
• Chris's Substack: https://christopherkuehl.substack.com/