Joining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative.

From explaining his mission work to spread the Gospel in Israel to the heart-wrenching reality of the current war to why Christians should care, Michael’s conversation is both sobering and joy-filled. To learn more about Michael's work, go to FIRMIsrael.org.

Throughout the conversation with Michael, we could see the name “Roni” written on his hand. At the end of the episode, Michael shared the significance of the name. To join FIRM’s initiative that was inspired by Isaiah 49 to pray for the Israeli hostages by name, go to PrayForIsraelByName.com.

Before the conversation, Aaron mentioned the importance of November’s Issue 1, the constitutional amendment that would permanently legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio. You can go to CCV.org/Vote for free nonpartisan election resources.

More About Michael Mistretta

Michael Mistretta is the CEO of FIRM, which stands for Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries. Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael was raised in the church and later received a call to Israel where he met Pastor Wayne Hilsden and helped start FIRM.

From starting his own company as a teenager to his 12 years of ministry experience, he is an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about seeing ministries in Israel thrive and people coming to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.

Michael’s passion for Israel takes him around the world as he strives to build unique connections between the church and the body of believers in Israel, and shares about how God is moving in Israel today. Michael immigrated to Israel in 2014 and lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Vanessa, and their two young sons.

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Joining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative.
From explaining his mission work to spread the Gospel in Israel to the heart-wrenching reality of the current war to why Christians should care, Michael’s conversation is both sobering and joy-filled. To learn more about Michael's work, go to <a href="https://firmisrael.org/">FIRMIsrael.org.</a> 
Throughout the conversation with Michael, we could see the name “Roni” written on his hand. At the end of the episode, Michael shared the significance of the name. To join FIRM’s initiative that was inspired by <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+49&amp;version=ESV">Isaiah 49</a> to pray for the Israeli hostages by name, go to <a href="https://firmisrael.org/praybyname/">PrayForIsraelByName.com.</a> 
Before the conversation, Aaron mentioned the importance of November’s Issue 1, the constitutional amendment that would permanently legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio. You can go to <a href="https://www.ccv.org/vote">CCV.org/Vote</a> for free nonpartisan election resources.
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More About Michael Mistretta
Michael Mistretta is the CEO of FIRM, which stands for Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries. Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael was raised in the church and later received a call to Israel where he met Pastor Wayne Hilsden and helped start FIRM.
From starting his own company as a teenager to his 12 years of ministry experience, he is an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about seeing ministries in Israel thrive and people coming to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.
Michael’s passion for Israel takes him around the world as he strives to build unique connections between the church and the body of believers in Israel, and shares about how God is moving in Israel today. Michael immigrated to Israel in 2014 and lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Vanessa, and their two young sons.
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Peace and War in Israel with Michael Mistretta

This week on The Narrative, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, the founder and managing director of Coalition for Jewish Values, joins CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss the roots and rise of anti-semitism, especially in light of the recent and ongoing college campus protests across the nation.

Before the conversation, the men also break down where we're at with HB68, the lawsuit currently blocking its enactment, and how the Ohio Supreme Court could intervene.

To get connected with Rabbi Menken, check out CoalitionForJewishValues.org or follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) @YMenken.

For more information on CCV's Vital Signs report, go to CCV.org/VitalSigns or listen to the Vital Signs podcast episode at CCV.org/news/the-narrative-podcast-a-sobering-report-on-abortion-and-the-church-in-ohio.

More about Rabbi Yaakov Menken

Rabbi Yaakov Menken, through his work at Coalition for Jewish Values, represents over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy. His writing has appeared in Fox News, Newsweek, The Federalist, the Jerusalem Post, and other mainstream and Jewish outlets. He is the founding Director of Project Genesis, operator of Torah.org, TorahMedia.com and other leading Internet resources for Jewish outreach and education. He is co-founder and editor of Cross-Currents, an online journal of Orthodox Jewish thought and opinion, and the author of The Everything Torah Book, an introduction to basic Judaism and Torah thought. Rabbi Menken earned a BSE in Computer Science from Princeton University before pursuing rabbinic studies at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach of Monsey, NY, BMG Israel (“Lakewood East”), and the Mirrer Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

This week on The Narrative, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, the founder and managing director of Coalition for Jewish Values, joins CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss the roots and rise of anti-semitism, especially in light of the recent and ongoing college campus protests across the nation.
Before the conversation, the men also break down where we're at with HB68, the lawsuit currently blocking its enactment, and how the Ohio Supreme Court could intervene.
To get connected with Rabbi Menken, check out <a href="https://coalitionforjewishvalues.org/">CoalitionForJewishValues.org</a> or follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ymenken">@YMenken</a>.
For more information on CCV's Vital Signs report, go to <a href="https://www.ccv.org/vitalsigns">CCV.org/VitalSigns</a> or listen to the Vital Signs podcast episode at <a href="https://www.ccv.org/news/the-narrative-podcast-a-sobering-report-on-abortion-and-the-church-in-ohio">CCV.org/news/the-narrative-podcast-a-sobering-report-on-abortion-and-the-church-in-ohio</a>.
More about Rabbi Yaakov Menken
Rabbi Yaakov Menken, through his work at Coalition for Jewish Values, represents over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy. His writing has appeared in Fox News, Newsweek, The Federalist, the Jerusalem Post, and other mainstream and Jewish outlets. He is the founding Director of Project Genesis, operator of Torah.org, TorahMedia.com and other leading Internet resources for Jewish outreach and education. He is co-founder and editor of Cross-Currents, an online journal of Orthodox Jewish thought and opinion, and the author of The Everything Torah Book, an introduction to basic Judaism and Torah thought. Rabbi Menken earned a BSE in Computer Science from Princeton University before pursuing rabbinic studies at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach of Monsey, NY, BMG Israel (“Lakewood East”), and the Mirrer Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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The Root of Anti-Semitism on College Campuses with Rabbi Yaakov Menken

We are thrilled to share Vivek Ramaswamy's keynote address from our 2024 Columbus Celebration Gala on this episode of The Narrative!

Vivek delivered a captivating speech that outlined the challenges our nation faces as the foundations of faith and family crumble.  Then, he clearly mapped out a path to restoration:

"We can be a country whose best days are still ahead of us... but it isn't going to happen automatically. If we are going to be saved, it will be because every one of us steps up civically and does our part. That's how we're going to get our country back."

Listen to Vivek's inspirational call for conservatives to stand courageously and focus our efforts and energy on the restoration of our nation.

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives, and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture, and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

We are thrilled to share Vivek Ramaswamy's keynote address from our 2024 Columbus Celebration Gala on this episode of The Narrative!
Vivek delivered a captivating speech that outlined the challenges our nation faces as the foundations of faith and family crumble.  Then, he clearly mapped out a path to restoration:
<blockquote>
"We can be a country whose best days are still ahead of us... but it isn't going to happen automatically. If we are going to be saved, it will be because every one of us steps up civically and does our part. That's how we're going to get our country back."
</blockquote>
Listen to Vivek's inspirational call for conservatives to stand courageously and focus our efforts and energy on the restoration of our nation.
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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives, and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture, and political controversies.
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Contagious Courage in a Confused Culture with Vivek Ramaswamy

Just in time to break down two egregious Ohio lawsuits that are exposing Planned Parenthood and the ACLU's hand against women and children, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are back together for Volume 10 of The Narrative podcast!

Tune in to learn about the anti-woman lawsuit that would encourage coercion, reduce informed consent, and increase health risks; and the anti-child lawsuit that is making far-fetched claims in the effort to sterilize children.

The men also publicly reveal for the first time ever some of the data from Center for Christian Virtue's exit polling following the November 2023 election that saw Ohioans enshrine abortion up to birth in the State Constitution. Find out what CCV's new report "Vital Signs" reveals about the health of the Body of Christ!

Want more?
Listen to Bill Maher's comments on abortion: https://youtu.be/Hp4WqEadu3M
Check out The Narrative podcast episode on the WPATH Files: https://www.ccv.org/news/the-narrative-podcast-wpaths-gender-medicine-scandal-with-dr-carrie-mendoza
Read the Free Press article by Uri Berliner: https://www.thefp.com/p/npr-editor-how-npr-lost-americas-trust
Learn about the Idaho Supreme Court case: https://adfmedia.org/case/labrador-v-poe
Read Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's recent brief in the HB68 lawsuit: https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/CaseInformationOnline/imageLinkProcessor.pdf?coords=ERz62lkX5B9MVeOtDwuNK7GnRyxXLFQTI0FNY2nWYvffkAd%2BnvI1lXL3fKbgYEtcs3zMQcZA%2Bh4QJL5m6Gg18%2F%2F5c9qN6xlU%2FjiJ0it7Jn%2BWbZcLB6rF36U74vxGSDwNHSxhkdC%2Ffe6lZOIpMsRpvI8TJ6bjcdlH2elXOzj%2BWCA%3D
Join Riley Gaines and Chloe Cole at CCV's Cincinnati Gala on Tuesday, May 7: CCV.org/CincinnatiGala

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The Narrative breaks away from the script to cut through the typical media narratives, and helps you understand the root causes of today’s culture, and political controversies.

Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and world-renowned experts as they dissect current issues and events from multiple angles and viewpoints, equipping you to be a critical thinker on some of the hottest topics today.

Just in time to break down two egregious Ohio lawsuits that are exposing Planned Parenthood and the ACLU's hand against women and children, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are back together for Volume 10 of The Narrative podcast!
Tune in to learn about the <a href="https://virtuous-email.s3.amazonaws.com/Email/org_588/PretermAbortionComplaintFranklinCounty.pdf">anti-woman lawsuit</a> that would encourage coercion, reduce informed consent, and increase health risks; and the <a href="https://virtuous-email.s3.amazonaws.com/Email/org_588/HB68%20Lawsuit_Franklin%20County%20Court.pdf">anti-child lawsuit</a> that is making far-fetched claims in the effort to sterilize children.
The men also publicly reveal for the first time ever some of the data from Center for Christian Virtue's exit polling following the November 2023 election that saw Ohioans enshrine abortion up to birth in the State Constitution. Find out what CCV's new report "Vital Signs" reveals about the health of the Body of Christ!
Want more?
<ul>
<li>Listen to Bill Maher's comments on abortion: https://youtu.be/Hp4WqEadu3M</li>
<li>Check out The Narrative podcast episode on the WPATH Files: https://www.ccv.org/news/the-narrative-podcast-wpaths-gender-medicine-scandal-with-dr-carrie-mendoza</li>
<li>Read the Free Press article by Uri Berliner: https://www.thefp.com/p/npr-editor-how-npr-lost-americas-trust</li>
<li>Learn about the Idaho Supreme Court case: https://adfmedia.org/case/labrador-v-poe</li>
<li>Read Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's recent <a href="https://virtuous-email.s3.amazonaws.com/Email/org_588/Notice%20of%20Supplemental%20Authority.pdf">brief</a> in the HB68 lawsuit: https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/CaseInformationOnline/imageLinkProcessor.pdf?coords=ERz62lkX5B9MVeOtDwuNK7GnRyxXLFQTI0FNY2nWYvffkAd%2BnvI1lXL3fKbgYEtcs3zMQcZA%2Bh4QJL5m6Gg18%2F%2F5c9qN6xlU%2FjiJ0it7Jn%2BWbZcLB6rF36U74vxGSDwNHSxhkdC%2Ffe6lZOIpMsRpvI8TJ6bjcdlH2elXOzj%2BWCA%3D<a href="https://virtuous-email.s3.amazonaws.com/Email/org_588/Notice%20of%20Supplemental%20Authority.pdf"></a></li>
<li>Join Riley Gaines and Chloe Cole at CCV's Cincinnati Gala on Tuesday, May 7: <a href="https://www.ccv.org/cincinnatigala">CCV.org/CincinnatiGala</a></li>
</ul>
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