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REVELATION EP7 THE MILLNNIUM THE FIG TREE AND OLIVE TREE AND VINE NOTES The Divine Strategist When we study the past and possible future of our planet, the sheer volume of global disruption often makes biblical prophecy feel like a chaotic sequence of stops and starts, failed drafts and last-minute divine corrections. But if we step back and view history through the word of God as the Divine Strategist, an amazing scriptural picture begins to emerge. At the centre of this divine/human earthly drama is the single glowing seed of Jesus, highlighted as the promised olive tree seed of faith made to one man called Abraham four thousand years ago - a master stroke, that through one lineage every family on earth would receive an eternal inheritance. And Jesus is also called the vine, and his followers are the branches So history is not drifting. It is an organised, predestined, calculated movement toward a specific and perfect goal. And by understanding God's Divine Countdown, we are taken out of confusion into a dazzling and daring clarity. To recognise what God is doing, and where we are standing in this countdown, we need to understand the roles of Abraham, Israel and the Gentile nations under their codenames as God's plant life. Abraham's plant codename is the root of the olive tree. Israel is both an olive tree and a fig tree. And then you have the Gentiles, the wild olive branches that are grafted into that olive tree. Now before we go any further, let's separate two of those trees, because they are not doing the same thing. Both the olive and the fig relate to Israel, but they operate in different spheres of God's administration. One is spiritual and covenantal - that's the olive tree. The other is national and geographical - that's the fig tree spoken of by Jesus in Matthew 24 and the national fig tree provides the historical stage upon which the wider spiritual strategy of the olive tree unfolds. When Jesus first came to his people the nation of Israel was also the olive tree of spiritual Israel, and he was rejected by both. Let's keep that fact in mind as we go because both the fig tree and the olive tree went through catastrophic change both spiritually and geographically. So we must first understand the nature of the olive tree we are compelled to read what Paul wrote in Romans - Romans 1I:1  ask, then, has God rejected his own people, the nation of Israel? Of course not! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. No, God has not rejected his own people, whom he chose from the very beginning. Do you realise what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said, "LORD, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too." And do you remember God's reply? He said, "No, I have 7,000 others who have never bowed down to Baal!" It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful (to Jesus) because of God's grace… And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's grace would not be what it really is - free and undeserved. Did God's people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles - the rest of the world. But he chose to have his own people become jealous and claim (his covenant favour) their own way for themselves. Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel rejected God's offer of salvation through Jesus, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. The Olive Tree So I want to ask some questions here.  What does the olive tree speak of? Spiritual covenant Israel.  What is the root? Abraham - one man.  What is the seed? Jesus.  And who are his fruit? All who live a new covenant life with Jesus by grace and faith. So that's the olive tree picture: Jesus the seed, Abraham the root, some branches get broken off and others get grafted in. I'll read those verses from Romans 11 shortly. But first look at The Fig Tree: the 1948 Prophetic Countdown Remember the fig tree speaks of National Israel now, not spiritual Israel, not the olive tree. Now in Matthew 24, as we discussed in the preceding episode 6 last week, Jesus gave us a specific marker for the end-of-the-age - when the fig tree begins to "put forth its leaves," the end is imminent. For two thousand years this tree was dormant -. But in 1948 things changed in the global landscape. When the Israeli flag was raised and the nation was physically restored to its land, the fig tree officially blossomed. So that historical event speaks of a ticking countdown clock. Jesus explicitly stated that the generation alive to witness this blossoming would not pass away before the fulfilment of all things. We are not just living in "interesting times." We are living in the final movement of a strategic timeline that began with that blossoming in 1948. The Divine Strategy: How Stumbling Led to Reconciliation So let's see how the stumbling of the original olive tree branches led to reconciliation. Israel's temporary fall was not a failure of God's plan. It became part of a larger strategy of judgement and mercy, and the hardening of their hearts was sovereignly repurposed to facilitate a wider reconciliation, not just for Israel but for the entire kosmos.  The original olive branches lost faith in Jesus as God, and the fig tree lost its identity as a nation and was dispersed, and the wild olive branches of us as humanity were grafted in through Jesus into a new covenant that Israel had rejected. A note on replacement theology Now I want to make a note on what's called replacement theology. Gentiles do not replace Israel. There is only one olive tree, with branches temporarily taken off and other branches grafted in, and we Gentile believers are wild branches sustained by the original Abrahamic root of faith. Paul says it very plainly, and he says it as a warning: Romans 11:16 If the roots of this olive tree are holy, the branches will be, too. But some of these branches from Abraham's olive tree (elaia) - some people of Israel - have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree (agrielaios - earthy/Adamic), have been grafted in. So now you also receive the Abrahamic covenant blessing God promised Abraham and his children, to share in the rich nourishment from the root of God's special olive tree. But you must not brag that you were grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just branches, not the root. Those branches were broken off because they didn't believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don't think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. For if God did not spare the original branches, he won't spare you either. Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree. You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong. So remember, the root is Abraham and we are the branches. And this grafting is tied to a physical timeline. The Unripe Figs of current national Israel Now that fig tree nation has had good times and bad times. And the good times are not good anymore, and the bad times are getting worse. And many of them may think they are a covenant olive tree - but they're not – not yet. And the book of Revelation makes this clear, because it speaks of the figs on the current fig tree in Israel, in Jerusalem, right now as unripe, immature figs at this present time since 1948. Revelation 6:12-17; 7:1-8 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Right now, let's look at that picture. The falling stars speak of believers losing their position with Christ through immaturity, lack of faith and compromise with the world, and the mighty wind shakes everything that can be shaken. That's the sixth seal. And we also have untimely figs, which speaks of the current National Israel - the figs are there, but they have not ripened. So the fig tree is not yet ready to occupy its promised land because it has maintained its rejection of the promised new covenant – and the olive branches are still broken off. And that promise was not vague. Let's hear what it was they turned down: Jeremiah 31:33 I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; A new heart, and the law written on the inside of the mind. That is the new covenant fulfilled through Christ and foretold in the Abrahamic covenant of faith. So the immature believers and the unripe figs both face that fierce wind, which speaks of spiritual forces of darkness drawing them into the world's corrupt. And Hebrews tells us what the shaking is for: Hebrews 12:27 ...the removal of those things that are being shaken, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. The Catalyst for Restoration: The Two Witnesses Now all of this loops around at the end, because Scripture says God will save all Israel. How? Who is going to come and preach to Israel? Well, two men called the two witnesses. They are actually called the two olive trees, which is very interesting, and their ministry brings National Israel back into the olive tree, the new covenant in Christ. Revelation 11:4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. It's a legal necessity. These figures are prophetically linked to Moses, who represents the Law, and Elijah, who represents the Prophets. And they met with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. I wonder what they said to him at that time. Israel's national, legal and spiritual identity is bound to the Law and the Prophets, and en masse the nation will only respond to a testimony that validates those foundational scriptures through these two witnesses. There is already a remnant that has accepted Jesus, and there are many people bringing Jewish people to the Lord, and that's fine. But these two have to come back and give their gospel testimony. I'll say more about them in later sessions. And through that testimony the fig tree is brought into olive tree ripeness. Israel hears, believes, and is provoked to reconciliation with their Messiah. Paul calls this a mystery and states it plainly: Romans 11 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. God chose to allow the heart of Israel to be partly hardened and blinded, but this will last only until the full number of all the nations comes to Christ at the end. And then all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, "The one who rescues will come from Zion, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness. And this is my covenant with them, that I will take away their sins." Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For God's gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. So that's where the loop closes. The original branches are grafted back in, and the fig tree nation gets to share, finally, not just Canaan but the entire world with all believers in Jesus. Paul says that this brings life from the dead. And this final reconciliation sets the stage for the literal, physical return of Christ and the inauguration of a new era of governance - a thousand-year Millennium governance. So that leaves us with one question, and the rest of this message is about answering it.  The Millennial Bridge: a thousand-year governance Revelation 20:4 They lived and reigned with him for a thousand years. Upon his return, Christ inaugurates a visible, physical reign on the earth for a literal thousand years. God's people live and reign with him, and this becomes the public vindication of God's word on the very earth that humanity fractured. The question is When? Because God has not left that vague either. And to get at it, we have to go all the way back - back past Abraham, and past the flood, to the seven days of creation So back to the days of creation because we have to go back to creation, particularly the sixth day of man and woman and the seventh day of sabbath rest. Because God foretold the millennium when he rested on the seventh day. Why did he rest – he wasn't fatigued – he wanted to enjoy his loving relationship with his beautiful and spectacular creation especially his human family. Genesis 1:27 So God created human beings in his own image; male and female he created them. Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! ... And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. Genesis 2:1 So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy - set apart. There is an amazing parallel between the events of God's creative week and the six thousand years of God's plan of redemption since Adam fell - which brings us finally to the one thousand-year reign of Christ on earth with his people 2 Peter 3:8 But beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  When those redemptive days are seen as periods of a thousand years, the pattern begins to unfold. 3. The Seven-Day Blueprint: Comparing Creation and Redemption The foundation of the Divine Countdown is the "Law of Inversion" established in 2 Peter 3:8: “One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” By this divine logic, the six days of creation and the seventh day of rest (the Week of Creation) serve as the literal blueprint for 7,000 years of human history (the Week of Redemption). The Week of Creation and the Week of Redemption So now we chart the week of redemption: seven thousand-year days laid across history. Six have run since Adam fell, and the seventh has not begun.   Day The Week of Creation (Genesis 1-2) The Week of Redemption (Human History) Day 1 Separation of Light from Darkness. Man's sin and darkness separate him from God's light. Day 2 The Waters Divided. The Flood: Waters divide the old world from the new; 8 souls saved. Day 3 Plant Life Created. Abraham is called: The Father of the Olive, Fig, and Vine. Day 4 Sun, Moon, and Stars for signs/seasons. Elijah to Jesus: Era of signs; Jesus as the "Sun" and full Godhead. Day 5 Birds and Fish: "Be fruitful and multiply." Pentecost: The "Fishers of Men" and the Holy Spirit (Dove). No longer earthbound in life form. Day 6 Creation of Eve (Adam's Bride). Preparation of the Bride of Christ. Believers "eat of the truths of Israel" (1 Cor 10:11) to mature. Day 7 Sabbath Rest: God enjoys His creation. The 1,000-Year Millennium: Earth's rest and the visible reign of Christ. This blueprint allows us to discern with absolute precision where we currently stand on the timeline. The clock is no longer silent.   And now the inversion Now somebody is going to say, what if the millennium is only one day and not a thousand years? Because Peter gives it both ways in the same verse: one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. So take it either way and you get the same result. That's the divine law of inversion. And the prophet Hosea does exactly that: he talks in days, but he is actually talking in one thousand year spans of time, speaking of the span from the time Jesus came too the earth the first time until he comes the second timeascension to the restoration. Hosea 5:15; 6:1-3 I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me. Come, and let us return to the LORD; for He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His sight. Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, like the former and latter rain to the earth. Now look at the verses. "I will return again to My place." That speaks of Jesus returning to his place at the ascension, and it gives us the starting point of the clock from inside the text itself, not from a date we have chosen. He says, "till they acknowledge their offense," so the condition of his return is their acknowledgement. And then, "In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me."  "After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up." One day is with the Lord as a thousand years. So after two days - two thousand years - He will revive us, and on the third day (the Millennium) He will raise us up. This third day is also God's Millennial rest - Revelation 20:2-7 - to enjoy his creation in loving relationship and in redemption. Six days of work, and then a day that is blessed and set apart. So that seventh thousand-year day is still in front of us. Let us have a look at what the Millennium Will Actually Look Like (Isaiah chapters 11 and 12 and Isaiah 65 Isaiah 65:21-22 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit...  Socioeconomic Stability: Citizens will build their own houses and plant their own vineyards, enjoying the fruit of their labor without fear of loss. Absolute Justice: Governance will be perfect, with absolute justice executed instantly, removing the corruption that plagues modern systems. Natural Pacification: The "curse" of the fall is reversed; the natural world is pacified, with the wolf living alongside the lamb So there is restoration even in the ordinary things of life - work, longevity, justice and creation itself. So that's the millennium. But the promise to Abraham doesn't finish there. The Final Transition: from Canaan to the Cosmos The Bible says in Romans 8 that the whole creation is waiting for this. It's groaning: Romans 8:19, 22 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God... For we know that the whole creation groans and labours with birth pangs together until now. And Paul makes the expansion very clear in Romans 4:13 when he describes Abraham as the heir of the world - kosmos. So the promise was never going to finish with one piece of land. In Christ it opens out until the inheritance is the renewed creation itself. That is why Jesus can say, "the meek shall inherit the earth." He is not cancelling the promise to Abraham; he is showing us where it was ultimately going. After the Millennium the heavenly Jerusalem descends to the earth and the new heavens and new Earth are forever established to flourish from age to age The Living Connection: the Olive Tree and the Vine Now I just want to come back to the vine before we close. The olive tree tells us where we belong in God's covenant story. But the vine speaks of intimacy - abiding, menō, in Christ and his life flowing through us. The olive tree gives us a share in the promises; the vine speaks of how we live in that inheritance and bear its fruit. When you're abiding in the vine, you're flowing in the life. And just notice Joel before we finish. The fig tree and the vine are stripped and then restored, the former and latter rain comes, and finally the language changes from an untimely fig to a harvest that is ripe. So the same pattern is there again - the trees, the rain, the ripening and the harvest. So just in closing, let's go back to where we started. One man, in a desert, and a promise about a seed. Everything since has been the working out of that one promise - the branches broken off and grafted in again, the fig tree revived, and finally the restoration of all things. It is not a sequence of corrections. It is a strategy. And it ends with the same picture made whole: the fig tree ripened, the original branches grafted back into the olive tree, and both drawing from the promise that began with Abraham. And Paul finishes Romans 11 by saying: Romans 11 For God has imprisoned all humanity in their disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone and give them all his pardon of freedom. Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the LORD's thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory in the Church. Mercy on everyone. That's the final climax of the grand design - the triumph of divine mercy over human disobedience and the restoration of all things in the new creation. So when you look out at a world marked by division and shifting borders, can you see the powerful, quiet triumph of a mercy that intends to restore the entire world?  

In Psalm 52, David contrasts the temporary power of the wicked with the lasting security of those who trust in God's lovingkindness. While the self-reliant will eventually be uprooted, the faithful remain like flourishing olive trees in God's presence. This episode calls us to trust God's justice, rest in His grace, and become a blessing to others.

Audio reading: Num 32:1-42, 2 Chron 21:1-23:21, Rom 11:13-36, Psalm 22:1-18, Prov 20:7 This episode studies Romans 11 to explain how God views Israel and the Jewish people, using the olive tree metaphor to show natural and wild branches, and warns Gentiles against arrogance. It connects biblical prophecy (including Ezekiel's dry bones) to modern realities, urging relationship-based support and love for Israel, especially in light of recent conflicts, and points to a future spiritual restoration when “all Israel shall be saved.” Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible. Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com   Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast Podbean: https://bridgeconnector.podbean.com/

Paul understood that the Jewish people would be stubborn and unlikely to accept Jesus as Lord. After all, he had similarly resisted Jesus and persecuted Christians all over Israel! Pastor Jeff wants us to understand today that the Gospel is available to all people, but the people who got to witness Jesus' ministry firsthand were the ones quickest to reject His gift of salvation. Paul isn't trying to pit Jew against Gentile, because we are created equal in God's eyes. Jesus' salvation is for all of us!

Have you ever looked at the night sky, hoping to see a shooting star? They're only visible for a brief moment, so imagine how disappointing it would be to blink or get distracted by something nearby, only for that distraction to cause you to miss the thing you've been waiting for! Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the Jewish people have been waiting on the Messiah for so long, they don't even realize that the Messiah has already come! Jesus has been waiting for His people to open their eyes and witness His glory.

In Romans 11, Paul answers a question that still sparks discussion today: Has God rejected His people, Israel? The answer is a resounding "By no means!" This sermon explores: Why God has always preserved a faithful remnant  What it means to be "chosen by grace"  How Gentile Christians have been grafted into God's family  Why Christians should avoid pride and remember their spiritual heritage  God's continuing desire for both Jews and Gentiles to be saved  The amazing wisdom and mercy of God revealed in His plan of salvation Romans 11 reminds us that salvation has always been by God's grace through faith, never by ancestry or human achievement. As believers, we are called to live in humility, gratitude, and faithful obedience while pointing others to Christ.Key Passages: Romans 11  Romans 9–10  Isaiah 49 & 59  2 Thessalonians 2  Matthew 23  2 Peter 3:9 If this lesson encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it with someone studying the book of Romans.Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Has God Rejected Israel? 06:30 The Faithful Remnant Chosen by Grace 13:30 Salvation Comes to the Gentiles 20:00 The Olive Tree and Being Grafted In 26:00 A Warning Against Spiritual Pride 32:00 God's Desire to Save Everyone 38:00 The Wisdom and Glory of God 42:00 Invitation#Romans11 #BookOfRomans #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #Grace #Faith #ChurchOfChrist #NewTestament #BibleTeaching #Gospel #JesusChrist #Scripture #ChristianFaith

As the Book of Numbers comes to a close in the double portion of Matot–Masei, in this week's Land of Israel Fellowship session Ari Abramowitz discovers a powerful message about faith (emunah) and trust (bitachon). Drawing from the enduring olive trees of Judea, this teaching explores what it means to trust God's promises even when His provision cannot yet be seen. From Israel's forty-two wilderness journeys to the modern-day restoration of the Land, this message reveals how God's faithfulness continues to unfold before our eyes. Join us as we explore the connection between Torah, redemption, and our calling to live with deep roots of faith, unwavering trust, and confidence in the God who always keeps His word.

Gardeners' Question Time visits the stunning Springfields Festival Gardens in Spalding, 15 acres of beautifully designed and diverse planting, created for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy.Peter Gibbs is joined by a panel of horticultural experts - Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Bunny Guinness - to answer questions from an enthusiastic audience of local gardeners. Together, they tackle a wide range of gardening dilemmas, from reviving a pot-bound olive tree to dealing with ants that have taken up residence in an exotic potted palm.The panel also offers practical advice on watering seedlings effectively, encouraging a mature philadelphus to flower, and successfully overwintering hollyhocks.Also, Grow Your Own expert Julia Parker shares her top tips for successional planting, helping gardeners enjoy a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.Producer: Dominic Tyerman Producer: Matthew Smith Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

What does it really mean to embrace the divine feminine while remaining firmly rooted in Jesus Christ?In this bonus episode of the Latter-day Disciples Podcast, Megan Farner sits down with Julie Dean Richards to explore the symbolism of the feminine, Heavenly Mother, spiritual discernment, astrology, scripture, and the balance between masculine and feminine attributes. Together they discuss why many women fear their own spiritual power, how to pursue truth with discernment, and practical ways to embody feminine wisdom without losing a Christ-centered foundation.In this episode you'll learn:• Why the feminine often feels mysterious or intimidating • The symbolism of the Tree of Life and the Mother Tree • Balancing masculine and feminine spiritual gifts • How fear can keep women from embracing their divine identity • Spiritual maturity, discernment, and grounding in Christ • Women's archetypes and the feminine life cycle • The launch of the Feminine Alchemist communityIf you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, a greater understanding of Heavenly Mother, and a more embodied approach to feminine spirituality, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives rooted in faith and personal study.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & why this conversation matters01:40 – Meet Julie Dean Richards04:00 – Why the feminine often feels fearful05:30 – The Olive Tree, Jacob 5 & scattered truth09:00 – The Mother Tree & Divine Feminine symbolism12:20 – Fear, discernment & pursuing good fruit15:15 – Spiritual maturity before deeper exploration16:45 – Balancing masculine and feminine18:00 – Generational conditioning & women's power24:00 – Learning to trust feminine intuition31:00 – Archetypes, symbolism & spiritual patterns38:00 – Women's seasons and feminine cycles43:00 – Why every woman is a life-giver46:20 –  Final encouragement & invitationJulie Dean Richards is an attorney, researcher, linguist, and teacher who has worked with organizations including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Google, and Amazon. Her work focuses on feminine spirituality, symbolism, language, and helping women better understand their divine identity while remaining rooted in faith. She also studies astrology as a symbolic language and explores its relationship to spiritual timing and divine pattern.#DivineFeminine #HeavenlyMother #LatterDaySaints #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #JesusChrist #DivineFeminineEnergy #BiblicalSymbolism #WomenOfFaith #LDSPodcast #SpiritualDiscernment #MasculineAndFeminine #ChristianPodcast #PersonalRevelation Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

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Ciao amici this is the 150th episode of the Italian Australian Podcast! We are so excited to have reached this milestone and we thank everyone who has supported us along the way, especially our family, Lukas's wife Vanessa and my fiancé Daniel. We also thank each of our guests and all of you for listening. Our guest this week is Nella, a proud Italian Australian who immigrated to Australia as a child with her parents and 7 siblings. Nella told us about her family story and we chatted about the admiration she holds for her parents. She told us about how whilst grieving following the death of her mother she chose to write The Golden Olive Tree in her honour, a deeply moving memoir of family and migration. The Golden Olive Tree on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.au/Golden-Olive-Tree-Nella-Peel/dp/B0GN9QRRT5

If you are a Gentile Christian, you are a wild branch grafted into someone else's tree. But what of the original covenant? God has not abandoned His people. Though many have fallen away, he kept a remnant by grace, and Paul himself is the proof. But what does Paul mean when he says, "all Israel will be saved"? This is one of the most debated passages in the letter, and getting it wrong has real consequences.   The Rev. John Lukomski, pastor emeritus and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 11:1–36.  Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel impossible? Why do feelings of guilt follow us even when we've been forgiven? These aren't new questions. St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans for a church he had never visited, and yet he addressed the struggles every Christian knows firsthand: the weight of the law, the persistence of sin, the sufficiency of what God has done in Christ. Romans covers enormous ground. Paul moves from the universal problem of sin through justification by faith, the role of baptism, the war between flesh and spirit, God's faithfulness to Israel, and the shape of life together in the body of Christ. There's a reason the Reformation was born in this letter. Join us on Thy Strong Word as we open up Romans, weekdays at 11am or on-demand anytime, at KFUO.org.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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Online classes happening soon: Grow a Potted Yuzu Citrus, Grow Angel's Trumpet (brugmansia) on Your Patio.--- I once flew home with an olive tree in a suitcase. Maybe not what the average traveller would do, but I was visiting a nursery that had a variety I wanted…which says something about my priorities.Even where olive trees aren't winter hardy, they make superb potted plants. Their silvery foliage shimmers in a breeze, they look beautiful on a patio, and they make a cold-climate garden feel just a little more civilized.Olive trees are tough, forgiving, and well suited to pots. The trick is remembering that a pot changes everything, especially in winter. And while getting olives isn't guaranteed, there are practical ways to improve your odds.In this episode, I talk about growing olive trees in pots where they're not normally hardy: why to grow them, where to put them, how to overwinter them, and what helps them fruit.Want more? My 2026 Olive Camp recordings are available here. Or check out my book Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, available at FoodGardenLife.com or on Amazon.   ---There's a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It's the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter] 

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See the online classes: Landscaping with Fruit, Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot.---Common quince is beautiful, fragrant, useful in the kitchen—and still surprisingly uncommon in Canadian gardens. In this episode, I talk with Matt Soltys, The Urban Orchardist, about why this old fruit deserves another look.Matt shares what he's seeing as he visits urban fruit trees across southern Ontario: backyard quince trees, older pawpaws, locally adapted genetics, and overlooked trees that could become the foundation of future breeding work. We talk about common quince as a small garden tree, how it differs from Japanese quince, why one tree can be plenty, how the fruit is used, its role as pear rootstock, and simple pruning ideas for healthier fruit trees.In this episode, we cover:Growing common quince in cold-climate gardens Why quince is such a good fit for home gardeners The difference between common quince and Japanese quince Quince preserves, cider, and other kitchen uses Fruit-tree breeding and locally adapted genetics Pawpaws, pears, and other unexpected urban fruit trees Pruning quince and other backyard fruit trees  ---There's a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It's the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter] 

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See the online classes: Landscaping with Fruit, Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot.---Growing tomatoes in a cool or maritime climate can feel like an uphill battle. It doesn't have to be.In this episode, I'm joined by tomato expert Holly Farrell, author of The Tomato Grower's Handbook, to talk about how to get reliable, flavourful harvests even when summers are mild, damp, or unpredictable.We dig into practical strategies for gardeners in places like coastal Canada, the UK, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest—where heat is limited and blight is always lurking.In this episode, you'll learn:Why variety choice matters more than anything else The difference between bush (determinate) and cordon (indeterminate) tomatoes How to use microclimates (walls, courtyards, sunny corners) to your advantage Simple ways to add protection—from cloches to greenhouses How to reduce risk from blight in damp conditions Tips for growing tomatoes in: Balconies Containers Garden beds Tunnels & greenhouses How to deal with wind exposure (especially coastal winds) Holly's favourite tomato varieties for different uses If you've ever struggled to ripen tomatoes or deal with disease pressure, this episode will give you a clearer path forward.If you would like to see what Holly is up to in the garden, here is her Instagram handle.  ---There's a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It's the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter] 

See the online classes: Landscaping with Fruit, Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot.---Pears deserve more respect in cold-climate gardens. While apples dominate the conversation, there are pear varieties that are just as hardy. The problem is, most growers don't know about them. Varieties like Krazulya, Vekovaya, and Ure aren't widely planted, but they probably should be.In this episode, I chat with Elisabeth Racine from Hardy Fruit Tree Nursery, where they're testing about 200 pear varieties. We talk about what it takes to grow pears successfully in colder zones, including variety selection, pollination, feeding, and training.We also talk about some top cold-hardy pear varieties and the most common mistakes home growers make when planting pears.If you've ever wondered whether pears are worth the space in a northern garden—or which variety to choose if you only have room for one tree—this conversation will help you decide.Topics covered include:Why pears are a worthwhile cold-climate fruit crop How far north pears can realistically be grown The importance of variety selection Top cold-hardy pear varieties for home growers Pollination requirements What most people get wrong when planting pears How long it takes for pear trees to produce And if you're looking for more on cold-hardy fruit, tune in to this episode about growing fruit in cold climates with Veronique from Hardy Fruit Tree Nursery!    ---There's a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It's the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter] 

See the online classes: Landscaping with Fruit, Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot.---Designing a vegetable garden can feel simple—until you try to make everything fit. Rows or raised beds? What goes where? And how do you plan it so it still makes sense in July?In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Bogwalker and Chloe Lieberman, authors of The New Natural Food Garden, to talk through practical, thoughtful ways to design a productive vegetable garden.We cover the decisions that matter most—layout, crop choice, and how to make a plan that you'll actually follow through on.In this episode:Rows vs. beds: what works, and why Choosing crops for your space, climate, and habits How to place crops so they grow well (and don't get in each other's way) Making a garden plan you'll stick with A look at no-till methods and how they fit into garden design This is a conversation about making your garden simpler, more productive, and more doable—not more complicated.Find out more about the book and about their online gardening programs on their website.  ---There's a whole world inside figs. I explore it in my Fig Culture podcast—varieties, recipes, collectors, and the stories behind them. Join 6,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang and get practical weekly tips to grow more food at home—free. It's the best way to get started.   [Join the newsletter] 

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This month, Mary got to talk with Marilyn Deutsch, a beloved Portland journalist who spent over three decades as a producer at KPTV/FOX 12. Marilyn is known for her dedicated storytelling and recognized by colleagues as a talented, long-standing voice in Oregon media. An award-winning news professional, Marilyn has been recognized for being highly adept at presenting complex topics clearly. She's a skilled listener and polished public speaker.These days, Marilyn consults with the Oregon Historical Society on their oral history initiatives. She conducts in-depth in-person interviews with leaders in Oregon politics, business, law and related fields. These oral histories become part of the OHS permanent collection for future research purposes and the historical record. Across the past three years, Marilyn has also served as the Oral History Director and Strategist for Clackamas County Historical Society with an eye toward the people and ecosystems of the Willamette River Valley.Through it all, Marilyn has loved the natural world and paid attention to the shifts in sentiment among the public with whom she's interacted.You can learn more about Marilyn on LinkedIn and in the articles and posts.Fond Farewell to Marilyn Deutsch - FOX 12 Oregon https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1893542457662361On Marilyn's Facebook PageAnd here.As Marilyn suggests, Keep paying attention - as if you were going to be asked to report on what's really happening. Marilyn knows, as you do, that with focus and dedication, we can indeed repair our climate.MUSICUnder the Olive Tree. Music by Silviu on the street from PixabayFlamenco Song. Music by Silviu on the street from PixabayFree Soul Guitar and Flute. Music by Kalpesh Ajugia from PixabayOriginal theme music composed and performed by Gary Ferguson.

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Imagine sitting at the most lavish table imaginable—a family inheritance of unimaginable wealth spread before you, promises of a secure future, and the certainty that everything belongs to you. Now imagine someone from outside your family walks in and receives equal access to everything you were promised. This is exactly how the Jewish people felt when the Gentiles were grafted into God's covenant family. Romans 11 unpacks this profound tension, revealing that the Jewish stumble over Christ wasn't the end of God's story—it was the doorway through which salvation flooded to the nations. The passage challenges us with an uncomfortable truth: the Jews had a front-row seat to God's unfolding promises, yet they missed the Messiah standing right before them. This isn't just ancient history—it's a mirror held up to our own lives. How often do we sit comfortably at God's table, enjoying the feast, while missing the very work He's doing right in front of us? The text warns against pride and arrogance, reminding us that we don't support the root—the root supports us. We didn't earn our seat; it was grace that brought us in. The call isn't to look down on those outside but to bring them to the table with us, to make them 'jealous' of the hope we carry, not through superiority but through the radiant difference Christ makes in our lives.Sermon Notes – Romans 11:11–24  --------------------------------  DETAILED NOTES  1. Opening Illustration – The Table  - Picture a wealthy family with everything: inheritance, security, future.  - You're the rightful heir, always had a seat at the table.  - Suddenly an outsider with a different last name is brought in and given equal share.  - Emotion: “How is that fair?” → frustration, anger, jealousy.  - This mirrors how many Jews felt when Gentiles were welcomed into God's promises.  2. Context of Romans 9–11  - Romans 9–11: Israel's past, present, and future.  - Paul's heart for Israel (Rom 9:1–4):   - Great sorrow and unceasing anguish.   - He would even be cut off if it meant their salvation.   - Israel had unique privileges: adoption, glory, covenants, law, worship, promises, patriarchs, and the Messiah came through them.  - Yet, they “stumbled” over Christ; they had a front-row seat and missed Him.  3. Purpose of the Stumble (Rom 11:11–12)  - “Did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means.”  - Through Israel's trespass:   - Salvation has come to the Gentiles.   - Result: riches for the world, riches for the Gentiles.   - God's aim: to make Israel jealous and eventually lead to their “full inclusion.”  - Most of us are Gentiles; we only have a seat at the table because of God's grace through Israel's stumble.  4. Rejection and Reconciliation (Rom 11:13–15)  - Paul: apostle to the Gentiles, but still pursuing Jews.  - He magnifies his ministry to the Gentiles in order to stir holy jealousy in Jews “and thus save some of them.”  - Israel's rejection = reconciliation for the world; their future acceptance = “life from the dead.”  - This was always God's plan (e.g., Isa 49:6; Ps 117:1–2): salvation to the nations.  5. The Olive Tree & Warning Against Pride (Rom 11:16–24)  - Image of the olive tree:   - Root = God's covenantal work in Christ.   - Natural branches = Jews.   - Wild branches grafted in = Gentiles.  - Some natural branches broken off because of unbelief; wild branches grafted in by faith.  - Key warnings:   - “Do not be arrogant toward the branches.”   - “It is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.”   - If God did not spare natural branches in unbelief, He will not spare arrogant, unbelieving Gentiles.  - God can also graft natural branches (Jews) back in if they do not continue in unbelief.  - None of us deserve a seat at the table; it is entirely grace. Pride is deadly (Prov 16:18; 11:2).  6. Don't Miss What's Right in Front of You  - Israel was so focused on future promises, they missed the Messiah standing in front of them.  - Many Christians today obsess over end-times details and miss God's present activity and the lost people around them.  - We are called not just to “invite” people to church/table, but to bring them, walk with them, sit with them.  - True branches are known by their fruit (Matt 7:15–20).  --------------------------------  PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS  1. Examine your heart for spiritual entitlement.    - Confess any sense of “deserving” God's favor or looking down on unbelievers.  2. Live in a way that makes others “jealous” for Christ.    - Let your peace, joy, and hope in suffering provoke questions and curiosity.  3. Actively bring people to the table.    - Don't just say “you should come to church”; offer to pick them up, meet them, sit with them.  4. Stay present to God's work now.    - Study prophecy, but don't let speculation replace mission.    - Ask daily: “Lord, what are you doing right in front of me at home, work, and where I play?”  5. Check your fruit.    - Are you bearing love, joy, peace, patience, etc.?    - If not, return to the Root—Christ—for nourishment, not self-effort.  --------------------------------  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  1. How does the “family table” illustration help you feel what Jews might have felt toward Gentiles?  2. In what ways have you seen Christians (or yourself) act like spiritual insiders looking down on outsiders?  3. What does it practically look like to let your life create a good, holy “jealousy” in unbelievers?  4. Where are you tempted to be more focused on the future (end times, big plans) than on God's present work around you?  5. How can you move from merely inviting people to church to truly bringing them to the table?  6. What “fruit” do you currently see in your life? What might it reveal about your connection to the Root?

What do you do when your life feels like it's on pause… and heaven feels quiet? In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, Danielle explores the sacred—but often painful—experience of waiting. Whether you're sitting in a hospital room, grieving a loss, longing for healing, waiting for answers, or holding onto promises that haven't yet been fulfilled… this conversation will meet you right where you are. Drawing on the quiet, often-overlooked space of Holy Saturday—the day between the cross and the resurrection—this episode reframes waiting not as wasted time, but as holy ground. You'll hear powerful stories from scripture, including Joseph in the pit and in prison, alongside Danielle's own experiences with long seasons of uncertainty, including a child's hospitalization, infertility, and watching loved ones wait for doors to open. If you've ever wrestled with impatience, frustration, hopelessness, or even questioning where God is… you are not alone—and this episode will help you navigate those emotions with more grace. In this episode, you'll learn: Why waiting is not a detour—but a meaningful part of your spiritual journey How to process difficult emotions like impatience, anger, and exhaustion without losing your faith The hidden danger of attaching your peace to specific outcomes A more empowering way to approach waiting that invites growth, purpose, and grace How God is actively working in your life—even when you can't yet see it Key reminder: God is not just waiting at the finish line of your story. He is present in the middle—working, shaping, and walking with you through it all. A simple practice to try this week: Instead of asking "When will this be over?" Try asking: "God, what are you inviting me to see or become in this season?" This small shift can transform your waiting space into something sacred. At the end of the episode, Danielle shares an original song, "The Olive Tree," inspired by the life of Christ and the quiet witnesses of His most sacred moments. If you're in a season of waiting, be gentle with yourself. You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And you don't have to walk through it alone. Where you can connect more with Danielle:   Danielle's website Follow Danielle on Instagram Sign up for Danielle's personal newsletter Learn more about trips to Italy with Danielle and friends Danielle's music on Spotify  

TGI…Y (The Gospel, Israel,…and You): The Gospel's Botany Romans 11:11-24 Big Idea: The botany of the gospel offers more tools to better understand God, the human condition, and God's plan for redemptive history. 1. The Olive Tree: Do You See it isn't Horizontally Defined? (11-12) 2. The Olive Tree: Do You See it is Dependent on the Root? (13-16) 3. The Olive Tree: Do You See it is Characterized by Humility? (17-18) 4. The Olive Tree: Do You Savor the God of the Olive Tree? (19-24)

On today's page, Menachot 53, the Talmud offers something we could all use right now — a story of divine love and mercy set against the backdrop of the Temple's destruction. Abraham appears in the burning Temple and argues with God on behalf of the Jews, pushing back on every reason given for their punishment, refusing to give up even when the case against them seems airtight. In the end, God's answer comes in the form of an olive tree, and it's more comforting than you might expect. What does it mean that even at our worst, the promise hasn't been revoked? Listen and find out.

You may wish you could be related to some famous person, but you cannot simply graft yourself into that person's family tree. And yet, God has grafted Gentile believers into the spiritual family tree of Abraham. If you believe in Jesus Christ, you too are a part of the olive tree made up of Jews and Gentiles throughout history who have trusted in the Lord for salvation. Dr. Barnhouse shares this encouraging message on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Romans 11:16-17 — In this sermon on Romans 11:16–17 titled “The Olive Tree,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses what or who is the olive tree and the relationship of the Jews to the Gentiles within God's economy of salvation. Learn of the importance to understand what Paul means in Romans 11 and the tendency to lean towards the two extremes—to make too much or too little of this relationship. What is meant by this “olive tree”? Who are the children of the promise? Listen as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones dives into explaining who are the true spiritual people of God. There is a spiritual nation that surpasses the natural. Understand from where the roots of this olive tree are derived. There is a continuity that binds the Old and New Testaments: “There is only one way of salvation and it has always been the same one.” See that salvation is not a matter of nationality but of being grafted into God's people. What does it mean that the Jews have a “special” yet not “separate” position? Rejoice that both Jews and Gentiles will be joint heirs and partake in the promised blessings of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

MISSION WATCH: The Two Witnesses, The Olive Tree, & The Lamp Post! Part 2!Featuring: Pastor Carl GallupsDate: 02-19-2026We talk further about revelation 11 & 12.  The Two Witnesses, The Olive tree and Lamp Post. We talk about how it goes with what happing in the world right now“Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It's up to you to pray and sort it out!”Another do not Miss a Messiah's Branch Radio program as “We are Warning the World as it HAPPENS!”Goodbye, Shalom, and Be blessed!LISTEN AND DOWN-LOAD HEREARCHIVES:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branchVisit:http://wichitahomeless.com/Donations and Contact:https://prophecyhour.com/https://www.messiahsbranch.com/Also Support are Guest's at:http://www.carlgallups.com/

MISSION WATCH: The Two Witnesses, The Olive Tree, & The Lamp Post! Part 2!Featuring: Pastor Carl GallupsDate: 02-19-2026We talk further about revelation 11 & 12.  The Two Witnesses, The Olive tree and Lamp Post. We talk about how it goes with what happing in the world right now“Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It's up to you to pray and sort it out!”Another do not Miss a Messiah's Branch Radio program as “We are Warning the World as it HAPPENS!”Goodbye, Shalom, and Be blessed!LISTEN AND DOWN-LOAD HEREARCHIVES:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branchVisit:http://wichitahomeless.com/Donations and Contact:https://prophecyhour.com/https://www.messiahsbranch.com/Also Support are Guest's at:http://www.carlgallups.com/

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!How do you find your footing when calculated evil leaves a trail of destruction in its wake? Can a soul truly flourish while carrying the heavy burden of collateral damage? In this devotional on Psalm 52, we confront one of the darkest moments in David’s life—the massacre at Nob. We explore the aftermath of Doeg the Edomite’s "sharp razor" betrayal, which led to the slaughter of 85 priests and an entire town, leaving David wrestling with the crushing weight of responsibility for their deaths. We move beyond the horror to examine David’s defiant choice of faith: the stark contrast between the "boastful wickedness" of the enemy and David’s self-declaration as a "green olive tree" in the house of God. Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of deep restoration. If you are navigating the fallout of someone else’s betrayal, or if you are struggling with guilt over pain you feel you caused, this episode offers a sanctuary for your soul. Come ready to plant your roots deep in God’s presence, trusting that His loving-kindness endures even when the world is in chaos. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

You may wish you could be related to some famous person, but you cannot simply graft yourself into that person's family tree. And yet, God has grafted Gentile believers into the spiritual family tree of Abraham. If you believe in Jesus Christ, you too are a part of the olive tree made up of Jews and Gentiles throughout history who have trusted in the Lord for salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111

You may wish you could be related to some famous person, but you cannot simply graft yourself into that person's family tree. And yet, God has grafted Gentile believers into the spiritual family tree of Abraham. If you believe in Jesus Christ, you too are a part of the olive tree made up of Jews and Gentiles throughout history who have trusted in the Lord for salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Romans 11 and the salvation of Jews? Clarify the common Olive Tree? Explain all Israel will be saved? Brian - Charlotte, NC (0:49)How to reconcile turning the other cheek and self-defense? John (15:13)My Primitive Baptist friends say that God has prechosen the elect, and the non-elect are lost regardless of their choice. What is your insight on this? How do I find a good church? David - Houston, TX (18:41)

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Jeremiah the prophet said to Israel, the Lord called your name the green olive tree, lovely and of good fruit. Go and Do's Joseph explains why. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org

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In this second episode of our series on Korean Cults, we trace the tangled roots of Korea's modern messianic movements—shaped by Jeong Deuk-eun (“The Great Holy Mother”) and Kim Baek-moon—gave birth to a new religion that blended Confucianism, Taoism, and Christian language into a syncretic gospel of bloodline purification and “True Bloodline Lineage. We then follow how this ideology influenced later leaders like Jung Myung-seok (JMS) and Park Tae-seon of the Olive Tree Movement, revealing the disturbing legacy of Korean messiahship and political infiltration that continues today through groups like the Moonies, Shincheonji, and WMSCOG. We're joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Together, we expose how the False Christs of Korea: The Unification Church and the Olive Tree Legacy which redefined the Gospel, replaced biblical revelation with self-proclaimed messiahs, and continue to shape Korea's—and the world's—spiritual landscape today.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE

This episode is a part of Across the Divide's Monthly Book Club. Here Jen has a conversation with John Munayer and Samuel Munayer about their edited volume The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology amid Gaza. They discussed how this book emerged as a communal Palestinian theological project and the unique approaches that the eight contributors took. John and Sam both reflect on the ways that doing Palestinian theology amid genocide in Gaza has impacted their faith, and they consider the profound invitation that this book extends to Palestinian and non-Palestinian Christians who are committed to justice work.We invite you to read The Cross and the Olive Tree along with the ATD community and consider joining our virtual Book Club conversation on the book for our Patreon supporters on Sunday, November 30, 2025. To learn more and become a Patreon supporter, visit https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivide The Cross and the Olive Tree is edited by John Munayer and Samuel Munayer and includes contributions from Yousef AlKhouri, Marah Sarji, Azmera Hammouri-Davis, Lamma Mansour, Daniel Munayer, Shadia Qubti, John Munayer, and Samuel Munayer. You can purchase the book here through Orbis Books, and see our Patreon page for a limited-time discount code for purchases within the U.S.John Munayer is a Palestinian theologian from Jerusalem and holds degrees from King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, and VU University Amsterdam. John is currently involved in interreligious activism and is the founder and editor of the Journal of Palestinian Christianity at the Bethlehem Bible College. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, researching the political theology of the Palestinian laity in relation to the Holy Fire ceremony. Samuel Munayer is a Palestinian theologian from Jerusalem and holds degrees from Durham University and Exeter University. Samuel works as an advocacy and access officer for a humanitarian organization that works in Gaza and the West Bank. He recently co-authored with John the article entitled, “Decolonising Palestinian Liberation Theology: New Methods, Sources, and Voices.”

I dive into Romans 11 for part three of a series exploring one of the most significant passages in the New Testament: Romans 9-11. Will all Israel be saved in the end? Who or what does the olive tree represent in Romans 11:17-24?  Is God still faithful to His Old Covenant promises? That You May Know Him, Episode 272.

Many believers know they've been redeemed, but few understand what they've been redeemed into. In this episode, we uncover that identity through Grafted Branches: The Identity of the Redeemed—a teaching that reveals how those in Messiah are part of the people of Israel and heirs to the covenant promises.This teaching restores the biblical identity of the redeemed and shows why Torah is for all who are grafted in through Messiah. Learn how your role as a grafted branch shapes your calling, inheritance, and future.