Covenant & Conflict

In this long-awaited episode of Covenant & Conflict, we sit down with international lawyer Andrew Tucker to unpack one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in the world today: Israel and international law.
From accusations of genocide to debates over occupation, settlements, and the United Nations, this conversation brings clarity to the legal language dominating headlines and social media.
If you’ve ever wondered:
What international law actually is
Whether Israel is committing genocide
Why the UN constantly targets Israel
What “occupation” and “settlements” really mean
Or how the modern conflict connects to biblical themes

…this episode will help you think clearly and respond intelligently.
Andrew Tucker serves with a legal think tank focused on Israel and international law, advising at the highest levels—including the UN. He brings both legal expertise and a deep understanding of the spiritual and historical dimensions behind the conflict.
This is not just a political conversation. It’s about truth, clarity, and understanding one of the most important issues of our time.
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Chapters
00:00 – Why Israel Is So Controversial Right Now
00:02:10 – Biblical vs Political Israel: Why It’s So Complex
00:13:52 – What Is “International Law” (Really)?
00:24:59 – Are Israeli Settlements Illegal?
00:45:19 – What Is Genocide? (Legal Definition Explained)
00:50:54 – Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza?
01:03:59 – Who Owns the West Bank? (Legal Breakdown)
01:06:04 – Why a Two-State Solution Keeps Failing

What should Christians really believe about Islam, and why does it matter right now?
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Covenant & Conflict, we sit down with Nathaniel Buzolic (Nate Buzz) to explore one of the most important and misunderstood topics in the Church today: Islam, Christianity, and the truth about Jesus (Yeshua).
This conversation goes far beyond headlines. We dive into the theological foundations of Islam, how it compares to the Bible, and why so many believers feel unprepared to engage with it. From the identity of Jesus to the story of Israel, from history to modern conflict, this episode challenges Christians to think clearly, biblically, and courageously in a cultural moment filled with confusion.
At the heart of this discussion is a deeper question: is this simply a difference of religion, or is there a much bigger spiritual reality unfolding? As Nate shares from personal experience and study, the conversation reveals why understanding Islam is not optional for the modern believer; it’s essential.
“This is not just political… this is a spiritual battle.”
Our heart in this episode is not to attack people, but to pursue truth. We believe real love requires clarity, and real clarity leads us back to the person of Jesus and the story God is telling through Israel and the nations.
If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like What does Islam actually teach? How is Jesus viewed in Islam vs the Bible? How should Christians respond?—This episode will challenge, equip, and stretch you.
00:00 Introduction: Why Christians Must Understand Islam
02:05 Meet Nathaniel Buzolic (Nate Buzz)
05:30 Israel, Suffering, and Rising Global Tensions
12:10 Christianity: Religion or Jewish Movement?
20:15 What Islam Teaches vs. What People Assume
32:40 Jesus (Yeshua) in the Bible vs Islam
48:55 End Times, Spiritual Battle, and What’s Coming
1:05:10 How Christians Should Respond with Truth & Love
Subscribe for more conversations on Israel, theology, and the intersection of ancient truth and modern conflict.

In this powerful episode of the Covenant & Conflict Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Aaron to unpack one of the most complex and misunderstood topics in the Church today: the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and the identity of Israel.
Joshua shares his deeply personal story. He grew up between Orthodox Judaism and Christianity, encountered Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah, and now lives in the tension as a Messianic Jewish believer. From Holocaust family history to a miraculous reunion decades later, to raising children in Israel during war, this conversation is raw, emotional, and incredibly timely.
We also address some of the hardest questions believers are asking right now.
Has the Church replaced Israel?
What is replacement theology, and is it biblical?
Why is antisemitism rising again, even among Christians?
How should believers view modern Israel?
What does Scripture actually say about Israel’s future?
This episode brings clarity, historical perspective, and a Spirit-led call to discern truth in a confusing cultural moment.If you have wrestled with Israel, the Church, or your theology around both, this conversation is for you.

Video from Joshua Aaron's YouTube of his mother reuniting with her brother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo_4BWkItRg

Topics Covered
Messianic Judaism
Replacement theology explained
Jewish identity and the gospel
Antisemitism in the Church
Jewish believers in Jesus
Faith in the middle of war

What happens when an Ethiopian Jewish man, raised in deep tradition, encounters Yeshua (Jesus) in a dream that changes everything?
In this powerful episode of Covenant & Conflict, we sit down with David Safafa, an Ethiopian Jewish believer and leader in Israel, as he shares his incredible journey from growing up in a remote Jewish community in Gonder, Ethiopia, to immigrating to Israel during Operation Moses, and ultimately discovering the Messiah.
This is more than a story… It's a testimony of identity, sacrifice, calling, and revival in Israel today.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
Life as an Ethiopian Jew before modern connection to global Judaism
The shocking discovery of Jewish identity connections through DNA
The journey to Israel during Operation Moses
A life-changing dream encounter with Yeshua
The cost of following Messiah — rejection, loss, and perseverance
The birth of the Beresheet Congregation — the first Hebrew-speaking Ethiopian Messianic community
A growing revival among young people in Israel
Why believers around the world need to pray for Israel right now
Why This Story MattersGod is moving in Israel. From Ethiopian Jews to native-born Israelis, there is a rising hunger for truth and identity in the Messiah. David's story is a glimpse into a larger movement that connects the Jewish roots of the faith, the restoration of Israel, and the global Body of Messiah.
If you care about:
Israel
End times prophecy
The Jewish roots of Christianity
Revival among the nations
…this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction – Ethiopian Jewish Believer from Israel03:47 Growing Up Jewish in Ethiopia06:53 Journey to Israel – Operation Moses & Aliyah Story10:12 Encountering Yeshua in a Dream (Radical Transformation)14:50 The Cost of Following Messiah (Rejection & Faith)16:08 Calling & Launching a Congregation in Israel24:04 A Hebrew-Speaking Revival Among Young Israelis26:48 What God Is Doing in Israel Right Now (End Times)30:11 How to Pray for Israel & Stand with the Body of Messiah
Get InvolvedDavid and the Beresheet Congregation are seeing a real revival in Israel, especially among the next generation.
Pray for:
Strength for leaders
Unity among Jewish and Gentile believers
Continued openness to the Gospel in Israel
Stand with Israel. Stand with the Body of Messiah.
Subscribe for MoreIf you're passionate about:
Biblical truth in modern issues
Israel and the Church
Real conversations that matter
Subscribe to Covenant & Conflict and join the conversation.

What did Yeshua actually say must happen before His return, and what does that mean for how we live right now?
In this episode of Covenant & Conflict, David Blease sits down with Ben Juster (President of a network of Messianic Jewish congregations through Tikkun America) for a deeply practical, Scripture-grounded conversation on Israel, the End Times, and the return of Jesus without date-setting, fear, or internet conspiracy vibes.
You’ll hear why end-times teaching can become a “minefield,” what Matthew 24:14 means for the global mission, why Jerusalem and the Jewish people still matter in God’s covenant plan, and how preparing for the return of Yeshua looks less like panic and more like holiness, godliness, unity, gospel witness, and enduring suffering with hope.

This one is for anyone who’s asked:
Are we in the “season” of Yeshua’s return?
What role does Israel play in the last days?
Why does the Bible still speak of Israel and the nations together?
How should believers respond to rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment?
Does my end-times framework change how I live?
Resources mentioned
Israel, the Church, and the Last Days (Asher Intrater & Dan Juster)
Tikkun America / Tikkun Global (see links below)
Connect with Ben / Tikkun
Tikkun America: tikkunamerica.org
Tikkun Global: tikkunglobal.org
If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s confused about Revelation, and drop a comment: What’s the most practical takeaway you’ve heard about the End Times?

Chapters
00:00 — Welcome + Why End Times Conversations Get Heated
00:31 — Who Ben Juster Is + Messianic Judaism’s Modern Roots
04:19 — Avoiding Fear & Date-Setting: Where to Start Biblically
06:44 — Matthew 24:14 + The Gospel to Every Nation
10:44 — Jesus Says “You Will Not See Me Again Until…” + Israel’s Role
21:29 — How to Prepare for Yeshua’s Return: Holiness vs Godliness
44:31 — Antisemitism, Replacement Theology, and Standing with Israel