THE WIRE is a proverbial cable line transmitting between the warfront and the homefront of the Great Commission. This program is produced and sponsored by Frontier Alliance International.
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The The Wire // FAI Dispatches from the Warfront to the Homefront podcast is a remarkable production that sheds light on the work being done by FAI (Frontiers Alliance International) in the Middle East. While I may not be a fan of DMM/CPM, I have immense respect for the hard work and dedication displayed by FAI in areas where few others are willing to venture. This podcast provides valuable insights and reliable news about current events and the spread of the gospel in the Middle East, which can be difficult to find elsewhere.
One of the best aspects of The Wire // FAI Dispatches from the Warfront to the Homefront podcast is its ability to make listeners feel connected to what is happening on the frontlines of war. The interviews featured in this series are up-to-date, focused, and provide an invaluable perspective on conflicts in the Middle East. They allow listeners like myself to gain a deeper understanding of these complex situations and enable us to engage in prayer and support for those involved. I truly appreciate that FAI has opened their doors and allowed us to join them on their mission.
However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it can sometimes be challenging to understand what is being said. Even at full volume, the host's voice can be low, and his accent may further hinder comprehension for some listeners. This can be frustrating as it may require extra effort or concentration to fully grasp the content being discussed. It would be beneficial if steps were taken to improve sound quality or enhance clarity during editing.
In conclusion, The Wire // FAI Dispatches from the Warfront to the Homefront podcast is an essential listen for anyone interested in gaining real-time updates about events unfolding in the Middle East. It serves as a strategic resource for those passionate about missions, missional living, or serving people in conflict-ridden areas worldwide. Unlike many other podcasts that fail to deliver meaningful content, this podcast is genuinely worth the time investment. I commend FAI for their dedication and commitment to providing reliable and informative episodes that bridge the gap between the warfront and the homefront.
In this episode, Gabe introduces The FAI Wire video series before discussing the ongoing response to the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, followed by the rising tension between Israel and Iran.
Gabe talks with Farhad on location in Iraqi Kurdistan about the current state of the Yezidi people.
Forty-four days after the death of Masha Amini, street demonstrations and labor strikes continue in cities across Iran and abroad, even as the head of Iran's notorious revolutionary guard corps issues a veiled threat against demonstrators.
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Iran last week after a 22-year-old woman died as a result of physical abuse she endured in police custody.
At least 135 Armenian soldiers are dead and over 7600 civilians displaced after a short but intense campaign by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces into Armenian territory last week. The latest round of hostilities began Tuesday when Azerbaijan began a coordinated artillery and drone bombardment across its shared border with Armenia.
Rival Shiite militias clashed in Iraq last week, as a power struggle between infamous cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and his political opponents spilled over from parliament into the streets of the heart of Baghdad's Green Zone.
US warplanes pummeled a facility in Syria used by Iranian-sponsored militias last Wednesday, after two suicide drones targeted American and Syrian rebel forces at the Al-Tanf base in southern Syria on August 15. Iranian-linked militias responded with rocket fire which wounded 3 US service members.
Funerals and demonstrations were held across Syrian Kurdistan (a.k.a. Rojava) over the weekend after a Turkish drone strike killed four young schoolgirls last Thursday near the town of Haskalah.
The region of Syrian Kurdistan (a.k.a. Rojava) endured “unprecedented” artillery shelling last week, as Syrian Arab militias aligned with Turkey struck communities along Rojava's long border with Turkey.
Israeli citizens in the nation's south spent the night in bomb shelters on Friday as Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Israeli military (IDF) traded rocket fire and airstrikes for hours.
Turkish artillery and drone strikes against Kurdish forces are spiking in Syrian Kurdistan after Turkish president Erdogan encountered opposition from Iran and Russia regarding a fourth planned Turkish military offensive.
Gabe reads the FAI Wire report regarding the Turkish attack on a resort in Iraqi Kurdistan which killed nine civilians last Wednesday. Comments from a member of FAI's field team in the region and a local resident.
US President Joe Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia, announces air and sea deals between the Kingdom and the Jewish State in advance of Arab summit in Jeddah. Hamas responds with rocket fire into Israel.
Turkish forces cross the border to stage around Kurdish-held areas, Syrian army reinforces Kurdish-led militias, shelling and drone strikes intensify.
Gabe reads the weekly review of events in the Middle East for the week of June 26-July 2.
Gabe reads the weekly review of events in the Middle East for the week of June 19-25.
As the economic and social crisis in Iran continues to mount, the Wire asked Joel Richardson and leaders in the Iranian underground churches for their perspectives.
Gabe reads the latest FAI Wire report detailing the various ways in which the Iranian regime is on the brink of war abroad and revolution at home.
Gabe reads the latest edition of the FAI Wire Mideast Week in Review.
Gabe reads the latest edition of the FAI Wire Mideast Week in Review.
Gabe reads the latest edition of the FAI Wire Mideast Week in Review.
In this episode, Gabe talks to Marco about the growth of hostilities in the West Bank, and the greater strategic threat across the border from Israel in Lebanon. Marco discusses IAI's initiatives to adopt the Israeli Border Patrol unit stationed at Machpelah Cave in Hebron, West Bank, and to assist the Northern Galilee community of Kiryat Shmona with renovating bomb shelters in advance of a coming future conflict with the massive arsenal of Lebanese Hezbollah.
Gabe reads the latest edition of the FAI Wire Mideast Week in Review.
Gabe interviews Farhad, a member of the Yezidi people and resident of the Mount Sinjar region in Northwestern Iraq. Farhad explains the background of the Yezidi conflict with ISIS, Turkey, and Iraq, and provides a first-hand perspective regarding the recent Iraqi military offensive against Yezidi militias and their Kurdish allies around Sinjar.
In this episode, Gabe interviews Lt. Col. Marco Moreno (IDF, Res) about the ongoing spate of terror attacks and counterterror operations in Israel. Marco gives an update on upcoming FAI/IAI initiatives in the Jewish State.
In this episode, Gabe reads his latest Wire special report: Unpegging the Petrodollar, exploring the past, present and future of the US Petrodollar.
Gabe hosts Devon to discuss her latest Wire special report regarding the history of Russia in the Middle East, and implications for the present conflict in Ukraine.
Gabe reflects on the events leading up to the 9/11 attacks, their consequences in the following decades, and the path forward for the churches in the days ahead.
In this episode, IAI director and IDF Lt. Col. Marco Moreno (Res.) discusses the transition of power in the Israeli parliament from Benyamin Netanyahu's government to a new coalition government, what it means for Israel, and how Wire listeners can make a difference for Israel in 2021.
Devon reads her latest special report for the FAI Wire, delving into the historical backdrop for the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, and broadening our perspective to include the regional actors who are fueling the aggression of Hamas behind the scenes.
Lt. Col. Marco Moreno (Res.) draws on three decades of experiences in the Israeli Defense Forces to give Wire listeners an insider analysis of the escalating conflict between the State of Israel and the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip. Email your questions for Marco to QandA@faimission.org for a chance to get an answer during the next Wire podcast. Otherwise, please listen, pray and share.
Listen to this update from Marco Moreno about the tragic incident in northern Israel that left more than 40 dead and more than 150 injured.
On 10/23/20, US President Trump announced diplomatic normalization between the State of Israel and the Republic of Sudan, the third Muslim-majority Arab state to announce a peace deal with the Jewish State since August. As many in the Middle East are celebrating the continued success of the so-called Abraham Accords, many Christians are asking whether Sudan's government can be trusted in light of its role in the future events of Ezekiel 38.
In this episode, Gabe talks to IAI Director and IDF Lt. Col Marco Moreno (Res) about escalating tensions along the Gaza front in southern Israel, the backstory of the Gaza conflict, and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's long-term strategy in Gaza.
In this episode, Gabe talks to IAI Director Lt. Col. Marco Moreno about the announcement of formal diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE and what it means for Israel and the region.
In this episode, Gabe interviews the director of Israel Alliance International, IDF Lt. Col. Marco Moreno (Res), about recent events in and around Lebanon, including the IDF standoff with Hezbollah at the Israeli-Lebanese frontier, the deadly blast in Beirut, and a brief history of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
In this episode, Gabe summarizes what we know 36 hours after the massive explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon, the chain of events which led to it, and how we can pray in the wake of the deadly catastrophe.
In this episode, Gabe interviews Devon Philips about the ongoing Syrian war crimes tribunal in Germany, and how citizens of a coming Kingdom of perfect justice should regard injustice in the present evil age.
In this episode, Gabe talks to Adham, a field partner in Iraqi Kurdistan, about the ongoing Turkish and Iranian military campaign there, dubbed Operation: Eagle Claw, which is striking deeper into the region and closer to the communities in which FAI ministers regularly.
In this episode, Gabe interviews FAI field partner Vipin about the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown in India, which has resulted in mass migration across a nation of 1.4 billion people, as well as the military conflict last week along the Chinese-Indian border.
Gabe talks to Ahed al-Hendi, our Syria expert, about the importance and uniqueness of the Kurdish partnership with the US-led Coalition against ISIS in Northeast Syria, the significance of ongoing reconciliation talks between Kurdish factions there, and how you can be praying and advocating for the people of Northeast Syria today.
An Interview with an FAI Gateway Leader on the Volatile Border of Iraq-Iran-Turkey March 15, 2020 // THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas talks with Julie, one of FAI's Gateway Leaders pioneering on the volatile border area of Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. Duration 13 minutes
How FAI is Engaging in the Golan as Israel Moves Toward Nation-Wide Lockdown March 15, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas and Marco Moreno discuss today's developments regarding the Coronavirus. The two dialogue about how Israel is easing into a nation-wide lockdown, how an Israeli lab up is on the cusp of a vaccine, and how FAI is engaging on the ground to stand with the most vulnerable in the Golan Heights. Duration 14 minutes
A Gospel-Oriented Crash Course on the Great Quagmire of Afghanistan March 5, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE Dalton Thomas and Gabe Caliguiri dive deep into the complex matrix of Afghanistan—it's past, present, and future. If you've wondered what on earth is happening over there and why, this is the Podcast episode for you. Duration 25 minutes
Israeli Elections: Will Anyone Ever Win? March 4, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE Marco Moreno explains what just happened with Israel's bizarre and unprecedented third election and exhorts the global Christian community on how we should posture while Israel figures herself out. Duration 11 minutes
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