The FOI Equip Podcast
The FOI Equip podcast is your free resource for learning and engaging with the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective. Join our expert Bible teachers as they explain why God would choose an ancient people to bring a timeless hope to a lost and broken world.
Episodes
Teacher:
Gabe Penfield, FOI Equip Manager
Class Description:
Christmas is here, and with it comes the hustle and bustle of the season. In the midst of this season, have you taken time to ponder the child you’re celebrating? Isaiah 9:6 speaks of a child who would bring joy, hope, and peace to a weary world. This child is described with four incredible names — names that reveal His divine power and everlasting reign. Join Gabe Pe...
Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods
President of Chafer Theological Seminary
Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church
Class Description:
What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer.
In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll explore how God’s kingdom unfolds,...
Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods
President of Chafer Theological Seminary
Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church
Class Description:
What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer.
In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll explore how God’s kingdom unfolds,...
Teacher: Dr. Andy Woods
President of Chafer Theological Seminary
Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church
Class Description:
What is God’s kingdom—and are we living in it now? Many Christians are told different things, but the Bible gives a clear answer.
In this class, Dr. Andy Woods will walk us through Scripture to see what God actually says about the coming kingdom. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll explore how God’s kingdom unfolds,...
Teacher: Sivan Oved Class
Description: On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing over 1,200 people and abducting more than 250 civilians. For countless Jewish people, this day is etched into memory—and it should be for all of us.
Sivan Oved was there and witnessed the horrors firsthand. Join us as she shares her personal account of that day and reflects on how life in Israel has changed nearly two years later. ...
Teacher: Dr. Will Varner
Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition (The Master’s University)
Class Description: Ask nearly any Jewish believer what led them to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, and they’ll likely mention Isaiah 53. But is this passage truly pointing to Jesus Christ? If you've ever wrestled with that question, this two-part class is for you. Join Dr. Will Varner as he carefully unpacks the meaning of Isaia...
Teacher: Dr. Will Varner
Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible Exposition (The Master’s University)
Class Description: Ask nearly any Jewish believer what led them to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, and they’ll likely mention Isaiah 53. But is this passage truly pointing to Jesus Christ? If you've ever wrestled with that question, this two-part class is for you. Join Dr. Will Varner as he carefully unpacks the meaning of Isaia...
Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization
Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life. #judai...
Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization
Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life. #judai...
Teacher: Bruce Scott, FOI Director of Ministry Mobilization
Class Description: How well do you understand what Jewish people believe today? While many are familiar with biblical Judaism, modern Jewish beliefs and practices vary widely. Join Bruce Scott in an insightful discussion on Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism, and discover how this knowledge can help you be a better friend to the Jewish people in your life. #judai...
Teacher: Dr. Michael Rydelnik Vice President & Professor of Jewish Studies & Bible, Moody Bible Institute Class
Description:For many years, Israel anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, with the Hebrew Scriptures containing many prophecies about Him. But what if we’ve been missing something? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, renowned professor at Moody Bible Institute, believes two key passages are often overlooked. Join him this Ju...
Teacher: Dr. Michael Rydelnik Vice President & Professor of Jewish Studies & Bible, Moody Bible Institute Class
Description:For many years, Israel anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, with the Hebrew Scriptures containing many prophecies about Him. But what if we’ve been missing something? Dr. Michael Rydelnik, renowned professor at Moody Bible Institute, believes two key passages are often overlooked. Join him this Ju...
Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center
Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its message offers clarity, joy, and peace. ...
Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center
Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its message offers clarity, joy, and peace. ...
Teacher: Dr. Thomas Ice, Executive Director of the Pre-Trib Research Center
Class Description: Did you know God has provided a guide to understanding the end of the world? For many, thinking of the world's end brings fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this month’s FOI Equip class, Dr. Thomas Ice will explore the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, revealing how its message offers clarity, joy, and peace. ...
Teacher: George Rishfeld
Class Description: In this April’s FOI Equip class, George Rishfeld will give his survivor story. George Rishfeld (b. 1939) is a child Holocaust survivor who was born in Warsaw, Poland. He was just six months old when World War II began, forcing his family to flee to Vilna, Lithuania. With George’s safety in mind, his parents decided to give him to Catholic friends who promised to raise George as their ow...
Teacher: Dr. Joe Zhakevich, Professor at The Master's Seminary
Class Description: The Bible presents God as a provider, healer, and the Almighty. Did you know that the Old Testament assigns specific names to God that reflect these attributes? In this two-part class, join Dr. Joe Zhakevich as he delves into these Hebrew names and explores what they reveal about the Lord. Although the God of the Bible is beyond our full comprehensi...
Teacher: Dr. Joe Zhakevich, Professor at The Master's Seminary
Class Description: The Bible presents God as a provider, healer, and the Almighty. Did you know that the Old Testament assigns specific names to God that reflect these attributes? In this two-part class, join Dr. Joe Zhakevich as he delves into these Hebrew names and explores what they reveal about the Lord. Although the God of the Bible is beyond our full comprehensi...
Teachers: Arlene and Jeff Berg, FOI Field Representatives
Class Description: Ever wondered if there’s more to the language of the Jewish people than just Hebrew? Meet Yiddish, a unique and captivating language with a story all its own.
In this FOI Equip class, Arlene and Jeff Berg will take you on a journey through the world of Yiddish. Discover its origins, its role in today’s world, and why learning a few Yiddish phrases can en...
Teacher: Dr. Mike Stallard VP of International Ministries (FOI)
Class Description: God tells us to take heed “to doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:13). Doctrine is important. However, sound teaching is often described as boring and out-of-date. Shouldn’t we simply ignore doctrine and just “get along?”
In this three-part class, Dr. Mike Stallard shows us how important sound doctrine is to living the Christian life. He will walk through The Frie...
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