The Munther Isaac Podcast
Pastor Munther Isaac hosts Palestinian theologians, clergy, and leaders for conversations that highlight and empower the voice of Palestinian Christians. The episodes explore the daily realities of Palestinian Christians living under occupation. They also offer theological reflections and diverse perspectives on the broader Palestine question.
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Reflecting on Three Years of Genocide with Yousef AlKhouri
Join us at Church at the Crossroads, November 5-7, in Atlanta. Sign up here: https://www.churchatthecrossroads.com/atlantaRecorded on the third anniversary of October 7th, Munther Isaac is joined by Dr. Yousef AlKhouri, Academic Dean of Bethlehem Bible College and a theologian who grew up in Gaza. They discuss his family's survival under bombardment, the systematic destruction of Gaza's Christian
The Breakdown of International Law with Francesca Albanese
In this conversation, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese discusses her book When the World Sleeps, which she wrote to humanize Palestinian life through real stories and demonstrate how international law directly applies to lived human reality. Francesca emphasizes that international law must be actively enforced to prevent genocide, urging faith leaders and the global community to reject ind
The Horrific Reality of the Israeli Settlement Complex with Dalia Qumsieh
Reverend Munther is joined by human rights lawyer DaliaQumsieh to expose the unprecedented escalation of settler violence and de facto annexation across the occupied West Bank. Focusing on their hometown of Beit Sahour, they detail how newly established settlements function as state-backedsystems of oppression designed to force the displacement of historic Palestinian communities. Munther and Dali
The Church, Israel, and the Jewish people - part 2
In this second episode of The Church, Israel, and the Jewish people, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac confronts the weaponization of antisemitism, clearly distinguishing between genuine anti-Jewish hatred and legitimate moral criticism of Israeli state policies, occupation, and the devastating crisis in Gaza. Highlighting marginalized, non-Zionist Jewish human rights organizations and prophetic voices, Munt
The Church, Israel, and the Jewish people
In part one of this episode, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac addresses the critical topic of antisemitism with moral clarity, drawing largely from his book The Other Side of the Wall. Speaking from his unique perspective as a Palestinian theologian, he invites listeners to approach this topic with humility and honesty. Ultimately, this discussion aims to reframe how Christians view their Jewish neighbors t
A Palestinian Pastor Breaks Down Land & Covenant in Scripture
Too often, scripture is used to justify violence in Palestine-Israel.In this podcast episode, Pastor Munther Isaac explores how biblical concepts of land covenant have been misappropriated and weaponized to deny the humanity and rights of Palestinians.
Pope Leo's Prophetic Words – My response
Pastor Munther Isaac examines Pope Leo XIV's powerful first encyclical, and its challenges to theological assumptions that have long justified Christian support for war. Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice.For more visit: https://bipj.org/
A Nun is Attacked in Jerusalem
Pastor Munther Isaac responds to the recent attack on a nun in Jerusalem. Israel claims that it's a safe haven for Christians in the Middle East. We all know that's not true.Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more, visit https://bipj.org.
Russell Moore Doesn't Get Palestine. Pastor Munther Isaac Responds
Over the last 3 years, renowned Evangelical ethicist and author Russell Moore has written multiple articles that reveal glaring disregard to the lives and dignity of the Palestinians, and ignorance about the situation in Palestine/Israel. Palestinian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds!Support the work we're doing here by becoming a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at htt
Our Reflection on the US-Israeli War with Iran
Palestinian pastor and Theologian Munther Isaac offers some reflections on the on-going US-Israeli war on Iran, and offers a historical and Biblical alternative grounded in faith and peacemaking.✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com. When registering use the coupon code ATD25 to
Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!
Daniel Bannoura, PhD, is joined by Palestinian pastor and theologian Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Dr. Tony Deik to respond to the controversial conversation between Tucker Carlson and the U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com.
Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians. Rev Munther Isaac Responds
Israeli prime minister Netanyahu keeps claiming that Israel is a safe-haven for Christians. Is that true? Palestinian Christian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds to these claims.Rev. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah, Palestine. He is also the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Check out www.new.bipj.org for more.P
The Gospel Coalition is WRONG about Palestinian Christians! Rev. Munther Isaac and friends respond
Rev. Munther Isaac is joined by Daniel Bannoura and Tony Deik to discuss a problematic recent article published at The Gospel Coalition. The article titled "Beyond Slogans: A Christian Perspective on Gaza" peddles in distortions and harmful rhetoric that obfuscates the situation in Palestine and the experience of Palestinian Christians. To read the article: https://www.thegospelcoalition
Are Christians Supposed to Support Israel? with Tony Deik
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Pastor Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Tony Deik discuss the controversial interview between Tucker Carlson and US senator Ted Cruz where Cruz argued that Christians are commanded, based on Genesis 12:3, to support and “bless” the political state of Israel. Munther and Tony respond to Cruz’s claims and give a proper explanation of G
Palestinian Evangelicals and Christian Zionism with Rev. Jack Sara
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Dr. Jack Sara gives a Palestinian evangelical leader responds to statements made by prominent American evangelical leaders and gives a strong rebuke to American Christian Zionism.Rev. Dr. Jack Sara is the President of Bethlehem Bible College. Born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jack studied at Bethlehem Bible College after com
The Nakba and Palestinian Christians with Xavier Abu Eid
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Xavier Abu Eid discuss explains the Nakba, and its impact on Palestinians Christians past and present. Xavier Abu Eid, Palestinian Christian political analyst and historian. He is the author of Rooted in Palestine. Palestinian Christians and the Struggle for National Liberation 1917 to 2004. Currently writing his PhD thesis on Palestinianiz
Kairos Palestine with Rifat Kassis
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther Isaac and Rifat Kassis discuss the story of the Kairos Palestine document, the kairos movement, and theology of Kairos Palestine, and its relevance And importance today after the Gaza genocide. Rifat Kassis is the General Coordinator of Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice, being one of its founding members. In 1991, h
Palestinian Christians and Human Rights with Dalia Qumsieh
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther Isaac and Dalia Qumsieh discuss the ongoing violations of Palestinian human rights, the current situation in the West Bank, and the impact of the military occupation on Palestinian Christians. They tackle the pressing issue: why are Palestinian Christians leaving the West Bank? Dalia Qumsieh is a human rights lawyer, specializin
Reconciling Justice with Salim Munayer
In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Munther and Salim Munayer discuss Salim’s latest book Reconciling Justice: Concepts of Justice in the Multi-religious contexts of Palestine/Israel, and the notion of justice and reconciliation in the midst of genocide and ethnic cleansing from a biblical perspective.Salim Munayer is the founder and president emeritus of Musalaha, a fait
The Land of Christ with Rev. Yohanna Katanacho
In the inaugural episode of the "Christ the Checkpoint Podcast", Rev. Munther Isaac sits down with Palestinian theologian Yohanna Katanacho to discuss the biblical Christ-centered understanding of the land. Katanacho emphatically argues that Christ is the center of God's work with humanity, including the land. Rev. Yohanna Katanacho is a Palestinian Israeli evangelical professor of B
