For Zion's Sake

Jan 23 2025 87 ep. 56 mins 12

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Join Alex and Alastair every week as they sit down to discuss current issues affecting Israel. They'll be presenting the FACTS, sharing opinion and providing an insight and perspective into the very latest stories.

CUFI UK is a Christian pro-Israel organisation that supports Israel and the Jewish people. We are spreading the truth about Israel and countering the lies. We believe Christians have a Biblical mandate to stand with Israel and to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We will not keep silent.

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EP86 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Is This The Moment We've Been Praying For?

Jan 23 2025 64 mins

Alex and Alastair give their reaction to the return of three hostages on Sunday, with anticipation that more will be released in the coming days. They also explain how President Trump has already ordered some pro-Israel actions despite having only been in office a few days. With reports from the released hostages that they were held for a period by Hamas at a UN shelter for civilia

EP85 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Hope for a Hostage Deal and A New Leader at the ICJ

Jan 16 2025 45 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss the potential of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. They also discuss the possibility that there will be a positive change at the ICJ following the president's resignation. They also give their views on the anti-Israel demonstration that is taking place in London on Saturday and why a shocking intervention by 29 MPs undermines

EP84 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Concerns and Hopes for Israel in 2025

Jan 09 2025 59 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss their hopes and concerns regarding Israel in 2025 and delve into topics that Christians can be praying about. This podcast covers numerous topics from Turkey's anti-Israel rhetoric and protection of Hamas to the UK-Israel relationship's rocky past few months since Starmer entered office. They also discuss the upcoming Trump Presidency and what that could m

EP83 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Jesus Was NOT A Palestinian And Why It Matters

Dec 19 2024 56 mins

In this Christmas episode, Alex and Alastair dispute the 'Palestinian Jesus' lie that has sadly infected Church theology in the Middle East and in Britain. Digging into the Bible, they discuss the truth that Jesus was a Jew from Judea who fulfilled Biblical prophecy and why it is so important that Christians understand this. They also look at Pope Francis's blessing of a 'Palestini

EP82 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Israel's Strategic 'Masterstroke' & Australia's Shocking Antisemitism

Dec 12 2024 64 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss Israel's actions in Syria following the dramatic toppling of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad. In just 48 hours, Israel is understood to have destroyed more than 80% of Syria's military equipment, including missiles, aircraft, ships and chemical weapons. Alex and Alastair explain why Israel has done this, and also why Israel is right to bolster its prote

EP81 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Oxford Uni's Toxic Debate and the UK's Misguided UNSC Vote

Dec 05 2024 56 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss the shocking display of antisemitic hatred towards Israel and support for Hamas terrorism at an Oxford Union debate and explain why they think the police should get involved. They also discuss the shameful resolution at the UN Security Council which the UK supported that called for a ceasefire without the condition of hostage release. They contrast this wi

EP80 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Netanyahu's Ludicrous Arrest Warrant and The UK's Response

Nov 28 2024 63 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss the absurd decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants against Israel's leaders and explain how International law is being weaponised by antisemites to attack Israel. They push back against the lies of the ICC's ruling and the absurdity of relying on fallible international law instead of the infallible Word of God. They talk

EP79 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Erdogan's Anti-Israel Agenda and Why Turkey Can't Be Ignored

Nov 21 2024 44 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss the latest anti-Israel move from Turkey after Hamas leaders were given refuge in the country and President Erdogan announced it has cut ties with Israel. They discuss the anti-Israel views of Erdogan and his desire to see the Islamist conquest of Jerusalem. They also discuss UK Foreign Minister David Lammy's statement at the United Nations Security Council

EP78 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Amsterdam's Pogrom and Welby's Resignation

Nov 14 2024 53 mins

Alex and Alastair explain what really happened in Amsterdam when Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, Israelis, and Jews were violently attacked in what has been described as a modern-day 'pogrom'. They describe how large groups of Muslims deliberately hunted down Jews and that this wasn't simply football hooliganism as some of the media tried to portray. They also discuss the resignati

EP77 For Zion's Sake Podcast - Trump's Election Win and What It Means for Israel

Nov 07 2024 69 mins

Alex and Alastair discuss President Trump's emphatic victory in the US election and ask what this might mean for America's relationship with Israel. They explain what happened in Israel when the news broke and the Mideast challenges facing Trump when he enters the White House in January. Alex and Alastair also share their thoughts about the new leader of the UK opposition. They als