Israel- Why is the Middle East Important? Neil Johnson and Jeff Pelletier

Hello! Got time for Coffee? Are you a Christian? Do You follow Jesus? Do know about your Jewish Roots? Join the conversation as we discuss Israel, Yeshua, (Jesus) and learn about the reconciliation of the Old and New Testament! Neil and I have these conversations in our favorite coffee shop. So what we’ve done is simulate the atmosphere we are so comfortable in, with the use of an audio track from an actual coffee shop! This conversation is exactly like all of our conversations about Israel and the Middle East and now you can experience them just as we do when we have coffee together. Our goal is to help you to see that God’s plan for the world IS ALL ONE BIG PLAN. We take you through the FIRST Testament into the Second Testament and carefully UNFOLD the PLAN of God for you, and the world. There is no better way to understand your Christian faith then to v...

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Episodes

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

Many are asking: SO IS THIS IT?  GOG AND MEGOG? Listen as Neil and I explain the importance of what is going on right now in Israel and the Middle East.How does it fit into an end times scenario? DOES it fit?  

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

Did you KNOW? 
In this episode Neil and I spend some important time discussing why there is so much continuity to the VIOLENCE and WAR in the MIDDLE EAST.  We also discuss the importance of curiousity and checking your beliefs from. time to time. Don't miss this one!

Thursday May 15, 2025

This is episode 81.  Thank you for listening!
in this episode we take on the idea that there are both blessings and curses in the bible and understanding each is important. Then Neil and I take look at the "other countries that we should all be watching as to how they impact Israel. 

Thursday May 08, 2025

“Has the Church Replaced Israel? Think Again.”
Did the Christian Church replace Israel—or has it misunderstood its own identity?
In this episode, we dismantle the popular but flawed doctrine of Replacement Theology. Many believe the Church has taken Israel’s place in God’s plan, but Scripture tells a different story—one of continuity, covenant, and God’s unbroken promises to the Jewish people. Discover how this misconception has shaped theology, fueled antisemitism, and distorted the Gospel itself. If the Church misunderstands Israel, can it fully understand its own calling? Get ready to challenge tradition, confront history, and rediscover the truth that God’s promises to Israel still stand.
 
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

Don't miss this one.  We recap Neil's March Trip to Israel and talk about how the STONES CRY OUT!  And we discuss an "evangelical" plan to throw out the Old Testament??
 

Neil in Israel 2025 #2- THE STEPS

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

It's one thing to read about or watch news coverage about Israel, and another to experience it. In this episode with Neil in Israel we talk about a new Archeological find called "The Steps".  In the Torah there certain of God's Holidays (Holy Days) which require a "pilgrimage" toi Israel for ALL Jews.  Passover is of course one as is Shavuot (Also known as PENTECOST).   During these pilgrimages the visiting Jews would need to go to the Temple to give an offering and pray. Well there is much doubt that this even happened because NO evidence has ever been found that it was even possible for a very very large group of pilgrams to visit the temple in the required time.....UNTIL NOW!

Monday Feb 24, 2025

Friends in this episode we talk with Neil by phone while he visited Israel. He's felt called to go for some time and he finally made the trip. This is one of two shows with Neil in Israel so stay tuned for #2 coming soon!!
Enjoy!
 
Jeff

Just Talkin'

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

HI friends, 
After we finished our previous episode on the backstory of Jesus' birth, Neil and I kept talking about the stuff we always talk about when we're at Dunn Brothers Coffee in St Paul.  It occured to me to keep rolling as I was enjoying the conversation and thought you might like it too.  We were just speaking from our hearts....  Leave us a comment about what you think! :) Shalom!

Monday Jan 27, 2025

In this episode Neil and I startt off talking about the The Cease Fire in GAZA-
Then we pivot to give you INSIGHTS into the Birth of Messiah here are some highlights
* Comparing Mariam's Song (Moses's sister) in Exhodus 15:1-18 and Mary's  (Also Mariam) Song -The Magnificat- in the Gospel
* The thee Wise were JEWS?
*  Swaddling Clothes were for New Born Lambs
*  Jesus was born in the Spring when all the Lambs were born
* Herod the Great (king of Israel) was NOT a Jew
* Mary Joseph and Jesus were NOT poor!
Enjoy, 
Jeff
PS Neil is off to Israel soon- please pray for him.  We will do an episode woith him while he's there.  
 

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024

In this episode of Israel-Why is the Middle East Important< we complete our discussion on how past prophecy from the last century (1900"s), predicted in part where we are now and how THAT leads to Gog and Magog--  The Ezekial War of chap 38 & 39.  But its NOT how you think!!
Tune in to see how the world keeps spinning towards the unfolding plan of God, that IS the Bible. 

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We Are the Notzrim

This is the Hebrew word for Watchers on the Wall, the sentries who look out from the city, for trouble and warn and protect.  

Notzrim is the term that Israelis use for Christians because that is how they see us. So when you join our program, as you listen and learn, you become a watcher too....  

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