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- May 15, 20261h 2m
Episode 8 - Indigenous Responses to Christian Zionism
Today, on the 78th Nakba Day (May 15, 2026), we welcome Mark Charles, Shadia Qubti, and Rev. Dr. Robert O. Smith to the podcast, each representing different Indigenous perspectives on the problem of Christian Zionism and what can be done to give people alternative theological positions to grab ahold of. In Season 1, Episode 4 of the podcast, Rev. Emilee Walker-Cornetta said that, “we’ve been disciplined to not seriously engage our own history of settler colonialism, genocide, and enslavement…...
- Apr 28, 20261h 11m
Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts
In this episode, we are excited to connect with Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, Rev. Dr. Crystal Silva-McCormick, and Dr. Nicolás Panotto, for what promises to be a fascinating conversation exploring the influence and impact of Christian Zionism in Latin American contexts—both within and among Latine communities and institutions—but also the harm Christian Zionist ideologies and power structures have brought to Latine individuals and families, whether here in the United States or abroad. Resour...
- Mar 30, 202659 min
Episode 6 - Christian Zionism in the US Black Church
Today we’re excited to connect with Josiah R. Daniels, Rev. Keyanna Jones Moore, and Rev. Dr. Reggie Williams. During our conversation this month, we will dive deeper into how Christian Zionism shows up in the spiritual and political realities of Black Christians in the United States. Resources mentioned: Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance by Reggie Williams The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology amid Gaza edited by J...
- Feb 13, 202649 min
Episode 5 - Christian Zionism in South Africa
This month we’ve connected with our movement partners in South Africa. Joining us across a vast span of time zones, we’re excited to bring Dr. Thandi Gamedze and Dr. Ntando Mlambo to the podcast. The ideas of “Land, space, and place” are integral to the conversation around colonialism and settler colonialism in the contexts of both South Africa and Palestine. Indigenous Palestinians and Indigenous South Africans have long shared a deep, historical affinity as those on the receiving end of set...
- Jan 29, 20261h 17m
Episode 4 - Christian Zionism in US Theological Education
This month, we’re joined by Dr. Malinda Berry, Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe, Rev. Dr. J. Ross Wagner, and Rev. Emilee Walker-Cornetta to talk about what Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb calls the “software” of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Israel relies on two things to sustain its illegal occupation of Palestine—hardware and software. The hardware is the weapons and other forms of military aid sent to Israel. But what is the software? It is the theological messaging that manufactures consent for Isr...
- Dec 12, 202537 min
Episode 3 - The History of Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer
This month we're continuing the conversation about Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr Stephen Sizer, the first Director of ISCZ. We’ll uncover more about the history of Christian Zionism and learn about why engaging in the work to combat this theology is so necessary. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Resources Mentioned: Dying in the land of promise: Palestine and Palestinian Christianity from Pentecost to 2000 by Dona...
- Nov 15, 202531 min
Episode 2 - Working Definitions of Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr. Don Wagner
This month we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner, one of the central figures at the inception of the ISCZ. We’ll uncover the history of Christian Zionism and learn about why engaging in the work to combat CZ theology is so necessary. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Resources Mentioned: Dying in the land of promise: Palestine and Palestinian Christianity from Pentecost to 2000 by Donald E. Wagner, purchase from the Inst...
- Oct 23, 202535 min
Episode 1 - How We Got Here with Mimi Kirk
This month we’re going behind the scenes to get to know members of the Institute’s leadership team. Co-hosts Dee Roberts and Jesse Wheeler are joined by ISCZ Director, Mimi Kirk. We’ll talk about who we are, our roles within ISCZ, and why we think this work is so important. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! Inst. for the Study of Christian ZionismThe ISCZ is the primary resource for the study, critique, and response to Ch...
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