Across the Divide Podcast

Apr 15 2025 55 ep. 59 mins 19
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Across the Divide explores the intersection of the faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel. Hosted and produced by a group of Palestinians and Americans, the podcast provides a space for thoughtful and critical conversations with theologians, scholars, and activists about the situation in Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith, justice and peacemaking. Support our work at https://patreon.com/acrossthedivide

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Witnessing Injustice through Holy Land Tours with Sara Williams- Touring the Holy Land #5

Apr 15 2025 63 mins  
In this episode of Touring the Holy Land, Jen has a conversation with Sara Williams about the power dynamics of narratives surrounding the Holy Land and the emergence of solidarity tourism among American Christians. Sara shares a shift she has observed in her research from traditional pilgrimage models to a focus on witnessing marginalized communities, emphasizing the call to come

The Call to Palestinian Liberation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek – Faith & Activism #4

Apr 08 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer engages in a conversation with Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek to explore how theology, identity, and justice intersect in the life of a Palestinian Christian leader. They discuss Sari’s journey from Israel/Palestine to leading St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church in Maryland, his commitment to inclusivity and radical generosity, and w

Beyond Tourism: A Palestinian Approach to Justice Pilgrimage with Michel Awwad- Touring the Holy Land #4

Apr 01 2025 53 mins  
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Michel Awad on the current state of tourism in Palestine-Israel and the challenges posed by mass pilgrimage tourism, which often disconnects visitors from the local community. Awad emphasizes the crucial role of church leaders in promoting a more balanced and informed approach to pilgrimage, encouragin

Tourism & the Biblical Archaeology Industry with Raphael Greenberg- Touring the Holy Land #3

Mar 18 2025 64 mins  
In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen has a conversation with Raphael Greenberg, an Israeli archaeologist focused on the political implications of archaeology in Israel/Palestine. Raphael shares his personal journey into archaeology, highlighting the intersection of science and politics, particularly in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations. He discusses t

Christian Advocacy for Global Justice and Liberation with Rev. Amy Graham- Faith & Activism #3

Mar 11 2025 53 mins  
In this episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Rev. Amy Graham about the transformative power of faith in driving justice and activism. They discuss Amy’s journey from West Virginia to co-founding The District Church in Washington, DC, and how her experiences in social work, pastoral ministry, and advocacy have shaped her understanding of the Gosp

The History of American Protestant Pilgrimage in Palestine with Stephanie Stidham Rogers- Touring the Holy Land #2

Mar 04 2025 57 mins  
In episode 2 of the Touring the Holy Land series, Jen talks with historian Stephanie Stidham Rogers about the history of Protestant pilgrimage in Palestine. They discuss the historical context and cultural influences in the 19th century that shaped the phenomenon of Western Christian tourism in Palestine. Stephanie explains how American Protestants viewed the Holy Land as a "f

Stories from Holy Land Tourism- Touring the Holy Land Series #1

Feb 18 2025 24 mins  
In this episode, Jen kicks off the "Touring the Holy Land" series by telling some important stories that are entangled in Holy Land tourism. She takes us back to the dawn of Christian pilgrimage to Palestine in the 4th century CE, and highlights some of the dominant narratives in the American Christian Holy Land tourism industry today. This episode features quotes from so

Iqrit: Reclaiming a Palestinian Christian Village- Faith & Activism #2

Feb 11 2025 55 mins  
In this episode of theFaith and Activism series, Abeer has a conversation with Amir Toumie about the enduring struggle to reclaim Iqrit—a small Christian village whose residents were forcibly displaced in 1948. They discuss the legal and social fight for the right of return, the unique role of faith in sustaining the community’s hope, and how Iqrit has become a powerful symbol

Christian Zionism Series Finale - Christian Zionism #10

Feb 06 2025 66 mins  
For the series finale, Jen Maidrand joins Daniel Bannoura for a live recording where they discuss the series and answer questions from the audience. Apologies for some of the technical difficulties. This was our first livestream, but we'll make sure this won't happen in future streams. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon monthly supporter at: ⁠https:

Steadfastness of Palestinian Christian Young Adults with Beth Seversen - Faith&Activism #1

Jan 31 2025 38 mins  
In the episode of the Faith and Activism series, Abeer speaks with Dr. Beth Seversen about her research on Palestinian Christians young adults navigating discrimination and their resilience and sumud.In the extended conversation for our Patreon supporters, Beth also shares more about cultural sensitivity in activism.To access this extended conversation and others, consider ⁠suppo