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Regent Israel Institute Podcast

The Institute’s own show, hosted by Dr. A.J. Nolte

With news about Israel dominating the headlines, this podcast brings you clear, incisive commentary from Dr. Nolte, Director of Regent's Israel Institute — unpacking what's happening, how we got here, and why it matters for Christians, the United States, and the world. Available on all major podcast providers.

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99 episodes

  1. S2 Ep33: Why Israel Matters for Jesus and the Gospel

    Episode 33 · · 1h 28m

    In this second panel from the Israel Institute's pastors conference, speakers address theological reasons for evangelical Christians to support Israel and oppose antisemitism.

  2. S2 Ep32: The Assault on Evangelical Support for Israel

    Episode 32 · · 1h 39m

    In this panel from the Israel Institute's pastors conference, experts describe the rise of antisemitism on the left and right, and the ways in which the anti-Israel coalition…

  3. S2 Ep 31: Does Israel Drive U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East? A Historical Review

    Episode 31 · · 29 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte reviews U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East since 1945. Contrary to those who argue that the U.S. intervention in the region is…

  4. S2 Ep30: Israel News Roundup

    Episode 30 · · 17 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte a number of domestic and international news stories impacting Israel this week.

  5. S2 Ep29: Is Christian Zionism a Heresy? A Response to Tucker Carlson

    Episode 29 · · 36 min

    In this highly theological epsiode, Dr. Nolte addresses Tucker Carlson's allegation that Christian Zionism is a heresy. He defines what a heresy means in Christian terms, explains why…

  6. S2 Ep28: Israel, Antisemitism, and the 2025 US Elections

    Episode 28 · · 32 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the upcoming 2025 US elections, highlighting the NYC mayoral and VA races, and their impact and relation to antisemitism and Israel.

  7. S2 Ep27: The Trump Peace Plan and the Palestinian Future

    Episode 27 · · 25 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the impact of Trump's peace plan on the future of Palestinian politics and society, and what it says about the road to…

  8. S2 Ep26: They’re Home

    Episode 26 · · 30 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the process of freeing the last living hostages, explains the geopolitics behind their release, and discusses the implications of the success for…

  9. S2 Ep25: Regent October 7 Commemoration

    Episode 25 · · 1h 12m

    In this special episode, listen to Shye Klein, an October 7 survivor, and members of the Regent community, including Hon. Michele Bachmann, Gov. Bob McDonnell, Mayor Bobby Dyer,…

  10. S2 Ep24: Breaking Down the Peace Plan

    Episode 24 · · 35 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte breaks down Donald Trump's 20 point plan to end the war and rebuild Gaza.

  11. S2 Ep23: Perils of Palestinian State Recognition

    Episode 23 · · 36 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte explains why, whatever your view is on one or two states, recognizing a Palestinian state in September 2025 is a bad outcome for…

  12. S2 Ep22: Answering One of Charlie Kirk’s Last Questions

    Episode 22 · · 38 min

    In this podcast, Dr. Nolte analyzes the reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with a particular focus on the desire of some commentators to inject Israel into…

  13. S2 Ep21: The Truth of the Torah with Mark Gerson

    Episode 21 · · 37 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Mark Gerson, the author of "God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah is True". They discuss everything from…

  14. S2 Ep20: Live with Olivia Layne

    Episode 20 · · 38 min

    In this episode, Dr. Nolte talks with Olivia Layne about her journey regarding the Jewish people and Israel, the trends she has seen on social media before and…

  15. S2 Ep19: Rise of a Sunni Axis

    Episode 19 · · 16 min

    In this episode, Dr. AJ Nolte addresses the relationship between Turkey and Qatar as revisionist Sunni Muslim regimes sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist forces, and…