Welcome to Inside the Epicenter, where we explore the latest events in the Middle East through a biblical perspective. In this episode, Joel and Lynn Rosenberg discuss the surprising new “Mecca Pact” alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan—a development that’s raising eyebrows across the region and among Christian observers. They examine how this pact could affect Israel, why it’s causing both concern and confusion, and whether it fits into biblical prophecy or is simply another political realignment. Join us as we seek clarity, encouragement, and a call to prayer amid rapidly shifting alliances at the epicenter.

 

(00:02) New Middle East Alliances Discussed
(06:19) Houthi attacks and U.S. response
(07:03) Middle East geopolitical tensions
(11:14) Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions
(14:34) T.E. Lawrence's Aqaba Campaign
(19:10) Praying for nations and the Gospel
(23:04) Discussing the Joshua Fund's role
(24:25) Russia and alliances in prophecy
(30:11) MBS interview on Fox News
(31:55) Supporting global Christian communities

 

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Bible verse of the day:


Daniel 7:13-14- In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. And he was given authority, glory, and sovereign power. All nations and peoples of every language worshiped. His dominion is everlasting and will not pass away, and His kingdom will never be destroyed.

 

Prayer Request: 


Pray for Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. We know that countries, like pieces on a chessboard, move around and make different kinds of alliances and plans. And yet, we know from Daniel that the Lord, who is Jesus, the Son of Man, that He is the One with an everlasting Kingdom that will not pass away. And we would love for the people of the epicenter to know that. 
Pray that the Gospel would go forward more and more, that the Church would be strengthened here in the epicenter so that they might turn people away from political solutions— they're putting their hope there— and instead, put their hope in the Lord Jesus, in the Ancient of Days, the One who has written this story long before any of us walked here on earth, long before the Ottoman Empire.


Related Episodes:
What is Happening? The Staggering Shift of Muslims to Christianity #384
War, Rumors of War, and the Gospel #381
Iran, Israel, and God’s Sovereign Plan in the Last Days #377
Unbelievable Stories Coming Out of Iran #375

 

 

Welcome to Inside the Epicenter, where we explore the latest events in the Middle East through a biblical perspective. In this episode, Joel and Lynn Rosenberg discuss the surprising new &ldquo;Mecca Pact&rdquo; alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan&mdash;a development that&rsquo;s raising eyebrows across the region and among Christian observers. They examine how this pact could affect Israel, why it&rsquo;s causing both concern and confusion, and whether it fits into biblical prophecy or is simply another political realignment. Join us as we seek clarity, encouragement, and a call to prayer amid rapidly shifting alliances at the epicenter.
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(00:02) New Middle East Alliances Discussed (06:19) Houthi attacks and U.S. response (07:03) Middle East geopolitical tensions (11:14) Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions (14:34) T.E. Lawrence's Aqaba Campaign (19:10) Praying for nations and the Gospel (23:04) Discussing the Joshua Fund's role (24:25) Russia and alliances in prophecy (30:11) MBS interview on Fox News (31:55) Supporting global Christian communities
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Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5
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Join us in Israel in 2027 
<a href="https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/">https://joshuafund.com/2027-epicenter-summit-landing-page/</a>
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Bible verse of the day:
 Daniel 7:13-14- In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. And he was given authority, glory, and sovereign power. All nations and peoples of every language worshiped. His dominion is everlasting and will not pass away, and His kingdom will never be destroyed.
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Prayer Request:&nbsp;
 Pray for Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. We know that countries, like pieces on a chessboard, move around and make different kinds of alliances and plans. And yet, we know from Daniel that the Lord, who is Jesus, the Son of Man, that He is the One with an everlasting Kingdom that will not pass away. And we would love for the people of the epicenter to know that.&nbsp; Pray that the Gospel would go forward more and more, that the Church would be strengthened here in the epicenter so that they might turn people away from political solutions&mdash; they're putting their hope there&mdash; and instead, put their hope in the Lord Jesus, in the Ancient of Days, the One who has written this story long before any of us walked here on earth, long before the Ottoman Empire.
 Related Episodes: What is Happening? The Staggering Shift of Muslims to Christianity #384 War, Rumors of War, and the Gospel #381 Iran, Israel, and God&rsquo;s Sovereign Plan in the Last Days #377 Unbelievable Stories Coming Out of Iran #375
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Inside The Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg is a powerful podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel C. Rosenberg, alongside his wife and co-host, Lynn A. Rosenberg—a writer, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund with a Master’s in leadership and theology. Together, they offer a unique, biblical perspective on the most urgent issues facing Israel and the Middle East. Drawing from Joel’s private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics—and their shared life as dual U.S.-Israeli citizens living in Jerusalem—the podcast explores current events, End Times prophecy, and how Christians can pray, give, and go with purpose.

Inside The Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg is a powerful podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel C. Rosenberg, alongside his wife and co-host, Lynn A. Rosenberg&mdash;a writer, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund with a Master&rsquo;s in leadership and theology. Together, they offer a unique, biblical perspective on the most urgent issues facing Israel and the Middle East. Drawing from Joel&rsquo;s private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics&mdash;and their shared life as dual U.S.-Israeli citizens living in Jerusalem&mdash;the podcast explores current events, End Times prophecy, and how Christians can pray, give, and go with purpose.

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times Bestselling Author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers,...

Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg

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