

Part 5: Connecting the Bible to Today - Modern Israel
In this episode of Out of Zion, Dr. Susan Michael takes viewers inside modern Israel, unpacking the rich ethnic, geographic, religious, and political diversity that shapes Israeli society today. She explains how waves of Jewish immigration from Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Ethiopia created …

Part 4: Connecting the Bible to Today – The Founding of Israel
In this episode of Out of Zion, Dr. Susan Michael explains why the founding of the modern State of Israel is nothing short of a miracle. She highlights the key biblical, historical, and spiritual forces that converged to make Israel’s rebirth possible, from early Zionism and Christian restorationis…

Part 3: Connecting the Bible to Today - Antisemitism
In this episode of Out of Zion, Dr. Susan Michael confronts the reality of antisemitism and its relevance today. She traces its painful history—from pagan, Christian, and racial forms to its modern political expression targeting the State of Israel. Framing antisemitism as a deeply rooted spiritual…

Part 2: Connecting the Bible to Today - Christianity
In this episode of Out of Zion, Susan Michael explores the development of Christianity from its Jewish roots to the modern era, connecting biblical history with contemporary Israel. She traces how the early Jesus movement emerged from Judaism, how and why the church and synagogue ultimately split, …

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…