Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this edition of The Late Show, Tim Vince and Mandy Johnson discuss the growing concern around Christian hostility towards Israel, focusing on a motion due to be debated by the Church of England General Synod.
The programme examines the Kairos Palestine documents, including the 2009 declaration and the updated 2025 version, which Tim and Mandy argue present a deeply one-sided and politically charged view of Israel, Zionism, Gaza, the Palestinians and the wider Middle East conflict. They discuss how language of prayer, justice, peace and theology can be used to disguise political activism, anti-Zionism, replacement theology and support for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
A major focus of the programme is the concern expressed by leading voices within the British Jewish community, including the Chief Rabbi, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and other rabbis, who have warned that the Church of England’s engagement with these documents could cause serious damage to Jewish-Christian relations in Britain.
Tim and Mandy also discuss the Methodist Church’s adoption of similar material, the influence of Sabeel and Palestinian liberation theology, the role of Marxist political thinking, and the way some church bodies have adopted language that portrays Israel as colonial, genocidal or illegitimate while failing to give proper weight to Hamas, October 7th, terrorism, hostages, antisemitism and the Jewish people’s historic and biblical connection to the land.
The programme also reflects on the danger of BDS, drawing comparisons with earlier boycotts of Jewish businesses, and considers how anti-Zionist activism can create fear and insecurity for Jewish communities in Britain. Viewer comments throughout express shock, grief and concern over church leaders appearing to turn against Israel.
Scripture is woven throughout the discussion, including Romans 11, Zechariah 12, 2 Timothy 4 and the call not to be arrogant towards the natural branches. Tim and Mandy remind viewers that God’s promises to Israel are irrevocable, that Christians must not be silent, and that believers are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and stand with the Jewish people.
This episode is a strong warning against Christian antisemitism, replacement theology and political activism disguised as biblical compassion. It calls viewers to discern truth from deception, pray for the Church of England Synod, and remember that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has not rejected His people.
In this edition of The Late Show, Tim Vince and Mandy Johnson discuss the growing concern around Christian hostility towards Israel, focusing on a motion due to be debated by the Church of England General Synod.
The programme examines the Kairos Palestine documents, including the 2009 declaration and the updated 2025 version, which Tim and Mandy argue present a deeply one-sided and politically charged view of Israel, Zionism, Gaza, the Palestinians and the wider Middle East conflict. They discuss how language of prayer, justice, peace and theology can be used to disguise political activism, anti-Zionism, replacement theology and support for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
A major focus of the programme is the concern expressed by leading voices within the British Jewish community, including the Chief Rabbi, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and other rabbis, who have warned that the Church of England’s engagement with these documents could cause serious damage to Jewish-Christian relations in Britain.
Tim and Mandy also discuss the Methodist Church’s adoption of similar material, the influence of Sabeel and Palestinian liberation theology, the role of Marxist political thinking, and the way some church bodies have adopted language that portrays Israel as colonial, genocidal or illegitimate while failing to give proper weight to Hamas, October 7th, terrorism, hostages, antisemitism and the Jewish people’s historic and biblical connection to the land.
The programme also reflects on the danger of BDS, drawing comparisons with earlier boycotts of Jewish businesses, and considers how anti-Zionist activism can create fear and insecurity for Jewish communities in Britain. Viewer comments throughout express shock, grief and concern over church leaders appearing to turn against Israel.
Scripture is woven throughout the discussion, including Romans 11, Zechariah 12, 2 Timothy 4 and the call not to be arrogant towards the natural branches. Tim and Mandy remind viewers that God’s promises to Israel are irrevocable, that Christians must not be silent, and that believers are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and stand with the Jewish people.
This episode is a strong warning against Christian antisemitism, replacement theology and political activism disguised as biblical compassion. It calls viewers to discern truth from deception, pray for the Church of England Synod, and remember that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has not rejected His people.
