Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
What does it mean to follow Jesus faithfully in light of the ongoing devastation in Gaza? In this important conversation, we sit down with Bruce Fisk and Ben Norquist, contributors to the new book Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza. Together we discuss how Western Christians can think biblically, compassionately, and truthfully about Israel, Palestine, and the Church’s witness in times of conflict.
This discussion goes beyond politics—it’s a deep dive into Christian discipleship, biblical interpretation, and what it means to love our neighbors on both sides of the wall. We unpack how terms like Zionism, anti-Semitism, and genocide are used (and misused), why many evangelicals have remained silent, and how followers of Jesus can respond with both conviction and humility.
At Disciple Dojo, we’re passionate about helping believers grow through thoughtful Bible study, theological reflection, and honest dialogue. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites you to wrestle with Scripture, history, and conscience—because discipleship means training the whole person to live in truth and love.
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Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ
Read (and sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration
Watch JM's 2014 debate with Dr. Michael L. Brown at: discipledojo.org/blog/israel-palestine
Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East:
Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/
Christian Zionism - christianzionism.org
Church at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com
Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.org
DetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com
Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c
Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/
Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint
Musalaha - musalaha.org
Pentecostals and Charismatics for Peace and Justice - pcpj.org
Theology in the Raw - theologyintheraw.com
***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - zazzle.com/discipledojo
***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - discipledojo.org/donate
***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at discipledojo.org/contact
***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
------ Go deeper at discipledojo.org
Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions:
SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837
Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
What does it mean to follow Jesus faithfully in light of the ongoing devastation in Gaza? In this important conversation, we sit down with Bruce Fisk and Ben Norquist, contributors to the new book Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza. Together we discuss how Western Christians can think biblically, compassionately, and truthfully about Israel, Palestine, and the Church’s witness in times of conflict.
This discussion goes beyond politics—it’s a deep dive into Christian discipleship, biblical interpretation, and what it means to love our neighbors on both sides of the wall. We unpack how terms like Zionism, anti-Semitism, and genocide are used (and misused), why many evangelicals have remained silent, and how followers of Jesus can respond with both conviction and humility.
At Disciple Dojo, we’re passionate about helping believers grow through thoughtful Bible study, theological reflection, and honest dialogue. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites you to wrestle with Scripture, history, and conscience—because discipleship means training the whole person to live in truth and love.
👉 Watch, reflect, and share this video with your study group or church community.
👍 Like, 💬 comment with your thoughts, and 🔔 subscribe for more Bible-centered conversations.
📚 Explore more resources at DiscipleDojo.org
or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ
Read (and sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at: churchatthecrossroads.com/declaration
Watch JM's 2014 debate with Dr. Michael L. Brown at: discipledojo.org/blog/israel-palestine
Other organizations and resources for those seeking to learn more about Christians in the Middle East:
Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East - https://www.neme.network/
Christian Zionism - christianzionism.org
Church at the Crossroads - churchatthecrossroads.com
Churches for Middle East Peace - cmep.org
DetermineTruth Ministries - determinetruth.com
Across the Divide podcast - open.spotify.com/show/5PrVCyafdQdh8Jpz5gZNyR?si=10cc81c0f3654e0c
Bethlehem Bible College - https://bethbc.edu/
Christ at the Checkpoint - youtube.com/c/ChristatTheCheckpoint
Musalaha - musalaha.org
Pentecostals and Charismatics for Peace and Justice - pcpj.org
Theology in the Raw - theologyintheraw.com
***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - zazzle.com/discipledojo
***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - discipledojo.org/donate
***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at discipledojo.org/contact
***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at facebook.com/groups/grownupstable
------ Go deeper at discipledojo.org
Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions:
SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/discipledojo
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837
Amazon - tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet
