Welcome to Inside the Epicenter. In this powerful episode, Joel Rosenberg travels to the northernmost church in Israel, located in the city of Kiryat Shmona—just steps from the Lebanon border—to sit down with Pastor Israel Illuz. Together, they explore what it means to serve faithfully while living under the constant threat of rocket fire, with more than 20,000 rockets launched at their community in recent months. Pastor Israel Illuz shares how his congregation remains resilient and committed to serving others, providing hot meals for soldiers and support for those who cannot evacuate. He also recounts his remarkable spiritual journey from an Orthodox Jewish background to faith in Yeshua, and how this transformation fuels his courage and hope amid ongoing conflict. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, perseverance, and being a light in the midst of war.

(00:00) Life under rocket fire in Israel
(06:17) Preaching about religious persecution
(06:54) Community controversy and resolution
(13:01) Praying for peace and support
(14:47) Describing historical Jewish persecution
(19:19) Discovering faith through scripture
(20:12) Questioning religious practices
(24:00) Embracing a divine calling
(27:42) Israel's resilience amid rocket attacks

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Prayer Request:
Pray for the people of Israel, as right now we are in a ceasefire both with Iran and with Hezbollah.
Pray for real peace to take hold. Pray for Hezbollah to get out of Lebanon, for the Lebanese people to be set free.

Related Episodes:
Ceasefire in Iran: Smart Move Or Mistake? #359
Shannon Bream - Overcoming the Impossible #358
Inside Passover: Spiritual Strength Amid War in Israel #357
How Local Churches in Israel Bring Hope and Practical Help #344

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter! In this episode, Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg are joined by Dr. Tommy Fretwell to discuss a fascinating trend: young men across the US and UK are returning to church in significant numbers. They explore the cultural and spiritual factors behind this shift, the urgent need for discipleship, and how these changes intersect with attitudes toward Israel—highlighting both hope and new challenges for the church. Tune in for an honest, encouraging look at what’s driving this spiritual movement and how believers can welcome, equip, and guide the next generation.

00:00 "Spiritual Revival Among Young Men?"
05:24 "Young Men, Faith, and Masculinity"
07:52 "Men Turning to Faith Again"
09:51 2027 Israel Tour & Summit
14:39 "Church's Challenge: Guiding the Seeking"
17:24 "Church Trends and Antisemitism"
21:04 "Shaped by God, Not Culture"
23:49 "Israel's Role in Faith"

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Verse of the Day:
Romans 10:14 - How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

Prayer Request:
Pray for spiritual hunger among young people, among those coming to faith, and for a harvest.
Pray that young men rise up and really walk with the Lord.

Related Episodes:
10 Reasons Why We Must Bless Israel #337
Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311
Dr. Jeff Myers — Why Should Christians Support Israel & Why Many Young Christians Don’t? #284
Tommy Fretwel - God Secrets Revealed #259
Mike Huckabee - Church's Stand Against Modern Cultural Pressures #257

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter! In this extraordinary episode, host Joel Rosenberg takes you behind the scenes of what he calls "the miracle in the mountains" — one of the most dramatic, complex, and miraculous military rescue operations in American history. On Good Friday, April 3rd, an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian surface-to-air missiles deep inside enemy territory during Operation Epic Fury. While the pilot was rescued relatively quickly, the Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) found himself wounded, alone, hunted, and deep behind enemy lines. What unfolded over the next 36 hours — involving the CIA, U.S. Special Forces, downed helicopters, two destroyed $100 million aircraft, and the brave faith of one American airman — is nothing short of breathtaking. And when the WSO was finally rescued, his first message said it all: God is good. Shot down on Good Friday, hidden in a cave on Saturday, and rescued as the sun rose on Easter Sunday — this is a story of survival, faith, and divine providence you won't forget.

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(10:30) Good Friday, April 3rd — the F-15E Strike Eagle is shot down over Iran

(14:55) The race begins: Iranian forces mobilize, $60K bounty announced

(18:40) The pilot is rescued — but the WSO is missing

(22:10) SERE training kicks in: the WSO hides, sheds his gear, and heads for the mountains

(26:35) Israel suspends airstrikes to support U.S. rescue efforts

(29:50) Saturday, April 4th — climbing a 7,000-foot peak, wounded and hunted

(33:00) Friendly Iranians shelter the WSO; he activates his beacon

(36:15) U.S. bombs roads; an A-10 Warthog is hit and crashes in Kuwait

(39:40) The CIA launches a deception campaign and locates the WSO

(43:05) Two MC-130J planes land, get stuck, and must be destroyed — $200 million lost

(46:20) Scripture break — Isaiah 61 and a prayer for captives set free

(49:10) Easter Sunday, 12:09 AM — Trump posts: "We got him."

(52:00) What victory in Iran looks like — and what we must keep praying for

(56:30) A call to pray for Iran's spiritual liberation and support for the Joshua Fund

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Bible Verse of the Day:
Isaiah 61:1 — "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners."

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray with deep gratitude for the two American airmen who are now home and accounted for. Thank God for His miraculous hand of protection over their lives and pray for their full physical and emotional recovery, and for their families who endured those agonizing hours of waiting.

2. Pray for the success and swift conclusion of Operation Epic Fury. Ask God to grant the U.S. and Israeli forces the clarity, courage, and capability to achieve a complete and decisive victory — neutralizing Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and its ability to project terror against Israel, America, and our allies.

3. Pray for the people of Iran — for their spiritual liberation and political freedom. Ask God to bring down the wicked, 47-year-old regime of the Ayatollahs and open the door for a moderate, peaceful, pro-Western leadership. Pray especially that the gospel would advance among the Iranian people and that millions would come to know Jesus in this historic moment.

Related Episodes:

The Gaza Ceasefire: What Just Happened and What Comes Next #359
Shannon Bream on Faith, Pain, and Hope in the Epicenter #358
Inside Passover: Spiritual Strength Amid War in Israel #357
Is Jeremiah 49 Becoming Reality Before Our Eyes? #355

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