

Part 1: Connecting the Bible to Today – Judaism
In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA’s Dr. Susan Michael shows how understanding Judaism helps us connect the Bible to life today as she traces its development from Jesus’ time to the present. She reviews the four major New Testament-era sects—Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots—explaini…

Is Israel a Racist, Apartheid State?
In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ’s Dr. Susan Michael explains why claims that Israel is an apartheid state are false, breaking down what apartheid really means and how anti-Zionist campaigns misuse the term to delegitimize Israel. You’ll learn the key differences between Israeli Arab citizens a…

Was Israel Founded on Stolen Land?
Was Israel founded on stolen Arab land? In this eye-opening episode of Out of Zion, Susan unpacks the truth behind this persistent misconception in modern history. By tracing the legal, social, and economic realities of the time, Susan shows why the claim that Israel was founded on stolen land does…

Why Is Israel So Controversial?
Why is Israel so controversial? In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael dives into the complex realities behind Israel’s global perception. She exposes common misconceptions and examines how the Muslim world, fake news, and global ideologies like secularism, globalism, …

Why Should Christians Pray for Israel (Part 5)
In this moving episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael leads an inspiring exploration of how to pray for God’s purposes for Israel to be fulfilled. She walks through the key covenants that reveal God’s unchanging plan, culminating in the new covenant of Jeremiah 31. She then ex…

Why Should Christians Pray for Israel (Part 4)
In this moving episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael reveals how God is working behind the scenes through world events and the modern miracle of the Jewish people’s return to their ancient homeland over the past 500 years. She unpacks the biblical promise of the land to Abrah…

Why Should Christians Pray for Israel? (Part 3)
In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael explains why this is a critical time for Christians to pray for Israel and the Jewish people. She first explores who is a Jew, how the Jewish people have miraculously preserved their identity through centuries of exile, and how th…

Why Should Christians Pray for Israel? (Part 2)
In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael reveals why your prayers for Israel are more vital than ever. She discusses the spiritual battle behind the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exposing how jihadist ideology and false accusations have fueled hatred and violence…

Why Should Christians Pray for Israel? (Part 1)
In this powerful episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael shares why your prayers for Israel matter more than ever. She dives into the biblical foundation behind this call to prayer—revealing God’s heart for Jerusalem and the Jewish people, the prophetic promises surrounding the…

Biblical Reasons Christians Should Support Israel
In this episode of Out of Zion, ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael unpacks four key Scriptures that reveal why Christians should stand with Israel. From God’s promise of blessing through Abraham, to His irrevocable call on the Jewish people and the eternal gifts—including the land—she presents a …