Jeff interviews author Gene Binder about his book "Connecting the Dots" in the first of what will be a 6 Episode Series on the subject. From the back cover of the book: "God is writing a grand story - and you have a major role to play! Far too often we live life in a limited an small way. Yet the King of the Universe has crafted a grand narrative and invited you to play a part." Learn about the three episodes of history/future and the seven foreshadows from Scripture that each tell the gospel th...
Feb 03, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 39
To honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day this week, Jeff interviews author and researcher Kelvin Crombie from Perth, Australia. Kelvin and Jeff were together on a tour of Poland's concentration camps to study the Jewish life then and now as well as learn about the Holocaust. Kelvin has also been involved in a research project documenting the Jewish Christian Victims of the Holocaust. Kelvin's book "Bazyli & Anna Jocz, Jewish Christian Survivors of the Holocaust" will be available so...
Jan 29, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Jeff teaches from Ezekiel 35 and 36 a theology of the land of Israel. Why is this land important to God? Why can it never be given away? And who deserves to posses the land of Israel? Watch and listen as we discover the answers from Scripture. Acknowledgement: Ideas and outline for this talk came from a message by Dr. Wayne Hilsden, King of Kings Community Jerusalem . Used with permission. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based...
Jan 20, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Jeff teaches about the significance of the Magdala stone found at the archaeological site of the home of Mary Magdalene and what is now the Magdala Tourist Center on the shores of Sea of Galilee near Migdal, Israel. Learn how the markings on the stone give us insight into one of the purposes of the first century synagogue as a place for worship and how they point to the temple in Jerusalem. In addition, we point out the likelihood of a 'Jesus' connection with Magdala and the synagogue there. Spe...
Jan 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Jeff interviews Dr. Jeffrey Garcia, the Assistant Professor of New Testament & Second Temple Literature, Nyack College NYC , NY. Dr. Garcia talks about understanding the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective and also shares about his experiences teaching with the Center for Holy Land Studies and why it so important for students of the Bible to go and experience Israel. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Isr...
Jan 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Jeff interviews Shmuel Salway of Lech L'cha , a discipleship ministry that works with Israeli young adults following their army service to encourage them and help them to solidify and grow in their faith in Yeshua. These young people face pressures and stresses during military service that most in North America and other parts of the world couldn't identify with. Follow Lech L'cha on Facebook . Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-...
Dec 02, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Jeff interviews Chad Holland, Lead Pastor King of Kings Community Jerusalem and CEO King of Kings Family of Ministries. Chad shares about the situation in Jerusalem after this second COVID-19 lock down. He also talks about vision for the future and the brand new Hebrew worship releases coming out of King of Kings Worship . Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Isra...
Nov 26, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In Part 2 of Jeff's interview with Daniel and Jalene Geppert, they share how that God called them to pastor a fledgling congregation, King of Kings Community Herzliya , in Herzliya Israel. From their first physical location to the facility that they now have, Daniel and Jalene share about how God has provided and is growing and sustaining this congregation, even amidst the challenges of COVID-19. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bibl...
Nov 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In Part 1 of this two part podcast, Jeff interviews Daniel and Jalene Geppert, Pastors of King of Kings Herzliya . In this episode, Daniel and Jalene each share their stories of how God brought them together from different parts of the world to meet in Israel, fall in love, and find a path together to ministry in Israel. Today they pastor a congregation in Herzliya, Israel. This podcast will encourage young people to seek God's will for their lives and be open to whatever He has for them. Suppor...
Nov 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Jeff interviews Rev. Jess Cantelon of the Israel Video Project and Hiway Church in Barrie, Ontario Canada. Jess grew up as a young boy from age 5 to 12 in Israel. He shares his personal story of how that impacted him and what drew him back to Israel to serve at King of Kings Community in Jerusalem for a number of years as an adult. Also, hear Jess share why it is such a big deal for Christians in the church in North America to make a personal connection with Israel! Check out our new documentary...
Nov 04, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Jeff interviews David & Leah Ortiz again this week. David shares an amazing story of how God delivered he and a friend from a beating attack in an Arab village in Israel and essentially saved their lives. Later the next day, David and his friend returned to the same place because they knew they had something important to share, and God did an amazing miracle! David and Leah also share about the humanitarian aid distribution that the their congregation does for Holocaust survivors and for Pal...
Oct 28, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jeff interviews David and Leah Ortiz from Kehilat Ariel in Ariel, Israel. This will be the first of two podcasts from David and Leah as they share about their experiences in ministry in Ariel. They are an amazing couple and you are going to absolutely love this story! Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you rich...
Oct 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Jeff interviews Amy Flattery, Director of the Center For Holy Lands Studies (CHLS) in Springfield, MO USA. Amy attended Calvin College receiving a BA in Biblical Studies and Theology. After finishing college in 1997, she moved to Jerusalem, Israel, to attend Jerusalem University College. While there she pursued her MA at Jerusalem University College. Her area of study was in New Testament Backgrounds/Jewish History of the Second Temple Period. Amy lived in Israel for a total of 6 years and now, ...
Oct 16, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Jeff talks with Rabbi Ken Spiro , historian, licensed tour guide, speaker and teacher at Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem. Ken shares from his Jewish perspective about the history of the ongoing Palestinian conflict and the journey towards peace. He also gives his thoughts on the recent Abraham Accord, the peace deal between Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can c...
Oct 07, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jeff interviews Rev. Jim Cantelon, co founder of King of Kings Community Jerusalem back in 1983. Jim has gone on to work for 100 Huntley Street, pastor Broadway Church in Vancouver, BC. From there, he founded Visionled, which became Working for Orphans and Widows (WOW) , a ministry focused on HIV Aids sufferers in Sub Saharan Africa. He continues to be the Founder and President of this great organization along with other writing and television projects he is involved in as well, including his ow...
Oct 01, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Jeff interviews Sergio and Rhoda in Israel , a young couple who for the last three years have been making and posting videos about sites and travel all over Israel. Their YouTube channel has over 222,000 subscribers and some of their videos have in the millions of views. You are going to love this great young couple and their heart to see people connect with God and His Word through their videos. First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of...
Sep 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Jeff interviews Victor Kalisher of The Bible Society in Israel to talk about his personal story and also, why it is so critical that the Body of Messiah, the believers in Israel, are resourced with materials in their own language of modern Hebrew. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you richly in return! First C...
Sep 17, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jeff interviews Peter Tsukahira, Co-founder of Kehilat HaCarmel on Mount Carmel, Israel. Peter is a pastor, teacher and prolific author of "God's Tsunami" among other books. He shares his testimony of coming to faith and how God called he and his wife Rita to Israel. He also brings great insight to how modern Israel is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy and the significant role that the Christian church needs to play as we move towards the end of days. You can connect with teaching from Kehilat HaC...
Sep 12, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Jeff interviews Avie Esakov, a Jewish Canadian tour operator from International Heritage Tours about his recent trip to Israel. Avie shares about conditions in Israel and the outlook for tourism in the days ahead. He also comments on two recent archaeological discoveries in Israel as well. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that ...
Sep 04, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Jeff interviews Isaac Karasenti, an Israeli tour guide who has appeared many times on 'First Century Foundations' the television program. Isaac talks about the current situation facing the tourism industry in Israel and some of the everyday challenges Israelis are facing. FCF partners Christians supporting Israel with ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. We are a charity whose mission is turning hearts around the world towards the land, people and God of Israel....
Aug 26, 2020•43 min
Rev. Jason Cleugh of Maple Community Church in Vaughan Ontario Canada joins Jeff on the podcast today to share his passion for Israel. Jason has traveled to Israel on multiple occasions and has made it a priority to give his congregation the opportunity to join a tour to Israel every couple of years since his first experience in 2008. He shares his reasons why that is important for his congregation and also why every Christian believer should stand with and support Israel. You can also connect w...
Aug 13, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Evangelist Rev. Bill Prankard, Founder of the Bill Prankard Evangelistic Association joins Jeff on the podcast today to talk about his adventures in Israel over nearly 50 years and why Christians have such a deep spiritual connection to The Land. Bill challenges us to 'get with the program' and start blessing Israel through proven Christian and Messianic ministries in Israel. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about...
Aug 05, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Lydia Morgan, COO of Jerusalem of Justice shares a compelling webinar revealing the problem of human trafficking in Israel and how JIJ is working to raise awareness and to solve it. She shares poignant, sometimes sad stories and shocking statistics as well as information about the progress being made because of JIJ's work over the years. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those...
Jul 29, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Host Jeff Futers interviews Itamar Marcus, the Founder and Director of Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), Jerusalem Israel. Find out about the work of PMW and learn the truth about the Palestinian agenda. See and hear examples of how Palestinian leadership are poisoning the minds of their young people towards Israelis and Jews in particular. Last, learn what you can do to help educate others towards a better understanding of this complex situation. Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please c...
Jul 22, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join with Writer/Producer Laura Delegarde, Director and Videographer Chris Atkins of One Media and Executive Producer Jeff Futers as they talk about the soon to be released documentary series "Miraculous Victories of Israel." Hear about the vision for the project and the many steps its taken to get it this far, including a look 'behind the scenes' of the filming trip in Israel! View "Miraculous Victories of Israel" Trailer . Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting t...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is our fourth and final week of Jeff sharing some teaching he did on the 'I Am' statements of Jesus and how they can be better understood from the context of Judaism and our Hebraic roots. We hope you enjoy this last teaching on the statement, "I Am The Resurrection and The Life." Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He w...
Jul 07, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Join us for week three of Jeff sharing some teaching he did on the 'I Am' statements of Jesus and how they can be better understood from the context of Judaism and our Hebraic roots. We hope you enjoy this next teaching on the statement, "I Am The Good Shepherd." Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you richly in...
Jul 02, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This is the second week of Jeff sharing some teaching he did on the 'I Am' statements of Jesus and how they can be better understood from the context of Judaism and our Hebraic roots. We hope you enjoy this next teaching on the statement, "I Am The Light of the World." Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you ric...
Jun 25, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
For the next few weeks, Jeff is sharing some teaching he did on the 'I Am' statements of Jesus and how they can be better understood from the context of Judaism and our Hebraic roots. We hope you enjoy this first teaching on the statement, "I am the Bread of Life!" Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you richly ...
Jun 20, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This podcast is an interview that First Century Foundations ' Executive Director Jeff Futers gave to Paul Bernard of Radio Hayah in Bethlehem. Jeff shares details about the ministry of FCF and what the organization is all about as well as some background to his call to this ministry and why supporting and praying for Israel is so important! Support the show If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses th...
Jun 13, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
