What does the Bible really say about Israel, and how does that relate to the nation we see today?

In this episode of Questions At Midnight, Jeremiah Smith welcomes back Mondo Gonzales and Paul Bock for an in-depth conversation about one of the most significant and controversial subjects in biblical history and modern geopolitics: Israel.

From God’s covenant with Abraham to the establishment of the modern State of Israel, we examine the biblical foundations of the Jewish nation, its historical significance, and the complicated realities surrounding Israel today.

Does God’s covenant with Israel still stand? What does Scripture say about the Jewish people and their future? How should Christians understand the relationship between biblical promises, modern political developments, and prophecy? And what does it mean when Scripture speaks of God casting off Jacob?

Together, we explore these questions while considering the historical, theological, and contemporary issues that continue to make Israel a central subject of discussion throughout the world.

Whether you have followed events in Israel closely or are simply curious about its place in biblical history, this conversation invites you to look beyond headlines, examine Scripture, and consider the questions that matter.

Because some questions are worth asking, even at midnight.

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Questions At Midnight | Episode 14 | “I Will Cast off Jacob”

This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma, physical and sexual abuse, emotional manipulation, neglect, addiction, and the loss of loved ones. Some topics may be disturbing or triggering for listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

How do you overcome a childhood filled with abuse, fear, and dysfunction? Can you forgive the people who hurt you most? And how do you move forward when the scars of your past never completely disappear?

In this episode of Questions At Midnight, Jeremiah Smith sits down with Tim Webb for a deeply personal conversation about growing up in a broken and abusive household, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, and the journey toward forgiveness, healing, and faith.

Tim shares memories of a childhood marked by physical and sexual abuse, complicated family relationships, and moments of both suffering and happiness. He reflects on the influence of his grandfather, the tragic losses of his brother and sister, and the struggles with anxiety and emotional trauma that followed him into adulthood.

We also explore how Tim’s understanding of Jesus Christ transformed his life, the difference between believing in God and truly trusting Him, and how forgiveness doesn’t necessarily mean forgetting or excusing the past.

Now a husband, father, grandfather, and mechanical engineer, Tim shares how he built a life and family of his own despite the circumstances of his upbringing. He also discusses his upcoming book, Junkyard Heroes, and his desire to use his experiences to encourage and serve others.

Throughout our conversation, we examine difficult questions about suffering, God’s grace, the lasting effects of trauma, and what it really means to survive.

This is a conversation about broken families, painful memories, forgiveness, redemption, and finding hope through faith in Jesus Christ, even when the scars remain.

How much of what we believe about the heavens have we actually observed for ourselves?

In this episode of Questions At Midnight, I sit down with Mondo Gonzales of Prophecy Watchers for a deep dive into astronomy, astrophotography, Scripture, and some of the controversial questions surrounding what we see when we look up.

Mondo shares how an interest in astronomy eventually helped lead to the Psalm 19 Project, an effort he created and directs through Prophecy Watchers. Using modern telescopes and astrophotography equipment, the project photographs and studies the heavens with the goal of examining astronomical claims firsthand while pointing people toward the biblical message that “the heavens declare the glory of God.”

We talk about the difference between simply looking through a telescope and producing long-exposure astrophotography, why larger telescope apertures reveal objects our eyes cannot see on their own, and how amateur astronomers can make observations without having to rely exclusively on images produced by organizations such as NASA.

Then we get into some of the bigger questions.

What does the Bible mean when it speaks about the firmament or expanse? Does Scripture actually teach a particular shape for the Earth? What happens when Flat Earth claims are compared with direct astronomical observation? Why doesn’t the Sun appear to shrink dramatically as it moves toward the horizon? What can eclipses, planetary observations, constellations, and the movement of objects across the sky tell us?

The Psalm 19 Project has specifically addressed Flat Earth claims and the biblical meaning of the firmament, while using its own equipment and astrophotography as part of that investigation.

We also discuss the astronomy versus astrology, the history of observing and photographing the night sky, the Mazzaroth and constellations, and what Mondo believes Christians can learn by studying the heavens rather than being afraid to ask difficult questions.

Whether you’ve owned telescopes for years or have never looked through one, this conversation is an invitation to go outside, look up, and investigate the heavens for yourself.

Learn more about Mondo Gonzales: https://prophecywatchers.com/mondo-gonzales/

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