• A Palestinian Pastor Breaks Down Land & Covenant in Scripture
    May 29 2026

    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.


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    26 mins
  • Pope Leo's Prophetic Words – My response
    May 26 2026

    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/


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    14 mins
  • A Nun is Attacked in Jerusalem
    May 11 2026

    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.

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    37 mins
  • Russell Moore Doesn't Get Palestine. Pastor Munther Isaac Responds
    Mar 21 2026

    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 https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide For more responses about Palestinian Christians, see www.bipj.info#israel #palestine #gaza #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #evangelicals

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    44 mins
  • Our Reflection on the US-Israeli War with Iran
    Mar 3 2026

    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.


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    ‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #iran #USA #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #justice #faith

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    29 mins
  • Palestinian Christians Respond to Mike Huckabee!
    Mar 2 2026

    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. When registering use the coupon code ATD25 to get a 25% discount.✨Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #gaza #bethlehem #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #tuckercarlson #christianzionism

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  • Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians. Rev Munther Isaac Responds
    Jan 24 2026

    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.


    PCPSR Survey: Migration of Palestinian Christians: Drivers and Means of Combating it, https://pcpsr.org/en/node/806


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    34 mins
  • The Gospel Coalition is WRONG about Palestinian Christians! Rev. Munther Isaac and friends respond
    Aug 20 2025

    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.org/article/christian-perspective-gazaIf you enjoy Across the Divide, consider supporting our work on PatreonFollow Across the Divide for more on YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠

    Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.

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    1 hr and 4 mins