Ep. 27: "Is God a Zionist?" with Chris Kuehl

????️ Voice For Freedom Podcast | Ep. 27
“Is God a ZIonist?” With Chris Kuehl

This thought-provoking discussion dives into one of Christianity’s most debated questions: Is God a Zionist? Centered on Chris Kuehl’s book, the conversation unpacks a deep theological and historical divide within the Church, exploring how early beliefs about Israel shifted into replacement theology—and why many are now challenging that narrative. Blending faith, politics, and history, it examines the legitimacy of Zionism, the role of Israel in modern theology, and the moral tensions surrounding support for the Jewish state. With personal insights from Kuehl’s unexpected journey into this topic, the discussion raises urgent questions about biblical promises, anti-Semitism, and what it truly means for Christians to stand for truth in today’s world.

????Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Controversy of Zionism
02:55 Biblical Zionism Explained
05:52 The Church's Influence on Culture
08:35 Personal Journey and Connection to Israel
11:34 Theological Tensions in Christianity
14:41 Historical Perspectives on Jewish Covenant
17:28 Dispelling Myths about Christian Zionism
20:20 Vatican II and Its Implications
23:16 The Dual Nature of Israel's Promises
26:13 Defining the Boundaries of Zionism
29:26 Contemporary Challenges and Responses
31:29 Understanding the Mosaic Covenant and Its Implications
34:53 The Spiritual Underpinnings of Anti-Semitism
37:04 The Church's Role in Supporting Israel
39:12 Historical Consequences of Anti-Semitism
42:24 The Dangers of Scapegoating the Jewish People
46:15 The Political and Historical Case for Zionism
49:45 The Practical Necessity of Supporting Israel\

????️Host:
Simeon Myers:  Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can’t reach Simeon, he’s probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

Calev Myers:  Besides Calev’s career as an attorney in one of Israel’s leading law firms, Calev is a serial social entrepreneur. Before pivoting his efforts to ARISE, Calev founded and ran the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, through which he represented religious minorities in Israel, leading to over 30 Supreme Court victories. He also spearheaded campaigns to bring awareness and change legislation on behalf of marginalized communities in Israel, specifically lone soldiers and victims of human trafficking. 

????️Our Guest:
Christopher Kuehl is an author, speaker, and teacher known for bringing
theological clarity to some of the Church’s most contested questions.
He is the founder of Present Witness, co-host of the One New Man podcast,
CEO of Restore7, and a trusted voice in translating complex theology into
accessible insight for global audiences.
Currently completing a Master’s degree in theology, he
continues to write and teach at the intersection of Scripture, history, and
today’s most urgent cultural conversations.

???? Learn more about Christopher Kuehl at

https://www.presentwitness.org/

Check out his new book ????:
Is God a Zionist? https://a.co/d/00MmHK0d

One New Man Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-new-man/id1763248590
https://www.presentwitness.org/podcast


???? Learn more about ARISE at
 https://ariseforisrael.com/

Instagram:
@ariseforisrael

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