🎥 Why the Church Is Too Silent on Israel | A Conversation with Joshua Aaron 🇮🇱

In this powerful interview, worship artist Joshua Aaron and Worship Leader Magazine Editor-in-Chief Joshua Swanson discuss crucial topics like the church’s silence on Israel, life between the U.S. and Israel, and the need for global unity in worship. As a Messianic Jew with children serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Joshua shares his deeply personal experiences and calls on the church to stand in solidarity with Israel.
Joshua also talks about Gather the Nations, the international worship conference he founded, which unites worshippers from around the world, breaking cultural barriers to prepare the global church for the return of Christ.
💬 Topics Covered:
The emotional and spiritual challenges of having children in the IDF
Why the global church needs to break its silence on Israel
The vision and impact of Gather the Nations in uniting diverse worshippers
How to be a light during difficult times
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[@Becky9185]

🇮🇱 Praying everyday for Israel. Pray that the eyes of the church will be opened and see the truth 🙏

[@elizabethwilkinson588]

My church is very outspoken of our support for Israel. (Baptist). We pray for Israel almost every gathering.

[@LIONOFTHETRIBEOFJUDAH-YESHUA]

Always with the brethren of Yeshua 🇮🇱 ❤️

[@JoAnnMaxwell-q7t]

So thankful for your One Wife and 5 kids! Being the face for the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob , spiritual family, family, friends, and worship music! Prayers for you 🙏🇮🇱🙏♥️🙏

[@IngridLitman]

Gathering the nations sounds wonderful. Please come to the UK

[@michaeldonnawilliams8613]

My husband and I love you and your family Joshua. Shalom from Northen Idaho. Hag Samach. 🕎✡️✝️🐟🕊🙌

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you! praying from Oklahoma City for Israel! keeping Shuki in prayer😉

[@ThankYouAbba]

Thank you for having Joshua Aaron! I've followed him 8yrs. and been blessed by his music and projects he has done like The Tower of David album and Live at The Garden Tomb. He's introduced us to a variety of Jewish and Arab Israeli artists, and as he mentioned many more from other countries. This channel did a thorough list of Joshua Aaron's social media sites. He also has a Gather The Nations YT Channel that has posted the livestreams from the recent conference. On that channel is listed its related social media sites and website.

[@maisonlecie]

"Baruch atah B'shem Adonai"

[@IngridLitman]

Well said, Joshua Aaron, I had to leave my old church and find one that loves Israel. It means I have to travel an hour every Sunday. Terribly sad it’s a blind spot for many.

[@morgienaicker7353]

Prayers continue 🙏 for Israel 🇮🇱 IDF, hostages, Shuki, Chaim. 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇮🇱

[@tonyleeannesmith9762]

My mother became a Christian when she was 48. She prayed for Israel and Jewish people daily for 40 years. She died at the age of 88. As a Christian, I pray every day for Israel and Jews around the world. Israel is at the heart of Bible prophecy. God has promised to gather the Jewish people back to the promised land ( never to be disburse again) and to restore them. Amos 9:15. When I pray for Israel, I know I'm praying with God's heart. (Romans 9 - 11)

[@carolyndice2425]

Love your honesty Joshua…..3:15

[@geertje1947]

Yes, "Jesus is coming back to Israel".

[@CarolB-lu6ko]

May GOD’s Blessing, and protection be on you, and your family, Aaron. Your beautiful work in music has blessed, and calmed, my heart many nights. Thank Yeshua for giving you a beautiful voice. I stand with Israel, GOD’s chosen portion.

[@elainecruz9518]

Good to see you Josh , just want to mention street worship in the Netherlands are so awesome to watch , to the Glory of God.

[@rebecca120xmany]

I have been thrilled to see that, too!

[@venicevanderross148]

🙏💙🙏 The Blood of Yeshua cover Isreal

[@cassandraburton6132]

You have every right to speak, Joshua. The centuries old history of Jewish hatred is horrific. I stand amazed that Israel would ever trust a human being again. Betrayal and abandonment, sounding out the ‘perpetual hatred’. Israel has the most glorious place in God’s heart plan. There is none like Him and there is no other nation like Israel. Who else is to become a praise in all the earth to the glory of the covenant keeping power of God. There is, however, a lot more tears and heartbreak until that great day of the Lord. Love from Australia. ❤️🇦🇺🦋Ps Nathaniel’s song ‘Mighty Man of war‘ and ‘There is a place’ are wonderful tributes to the Lord.

[@MrsAPV]

Definitely not my church. We pray for Israel and Bibi and the army and people and leaders daily...

[@annettegiamanco1135]

I am ot Jewish but I have been very upset at the church in general because of not only the silence but an attitude of superiority over the Jewish people in Israel. I know that there are a lot of people standing up for Israel, but I hurt and even angry over it. They truly don't know the Lord and word of God. 😢

[@cassandraburton6132]

Annette, my heart is with you. Sometimes I think Israel and God’s covenant people mark a line in the sand. As Jesus said whoever does this to one of the least of these My brethren does it unto Me. You are the true branch we are a just wild olive branch grafted in. Be encouraged God has got this and nothing is escaping His all seeing eye. ❤️🇦🇺🦋

[@darlenestillinger2066]

Crusaders-and even Martin Luther-and I was raised Lutheran!!

[@nvdxn]

possibly because of doctrines like replacement theology which are disconnecting believers from the truth #WeStandWithIsraelForever

[@jeannet7443]

Yes, you are correct.

[@cassandraburton6132]

So true, replacement theology is unsound doctrine.❤️🦋🇦🇺

[@mattthegreeter9074]

I love what you guys talked about concerning the great joy in discovering local music, globally. Yes, it's a bummer to land somewhere distant and hear what one could hear in one's own country. I greatly respect what Paul Simon did, both on Graceland and in Rhythm of the Saints. He was accused by some of culturally appropriating those styles for his own gain, but I mostly disagree. He helped put Ladysmith Black Mambazo on the map for many in the USA. I also think Rhythm of the Saints is a masterpiece, musically. Those albums really motivated me to dig deeper into the music of those regions. There are of course some musicians who rip off songs or styles without giving credit (aka Elv*s at times), which feels like a betrayal, but then there are those who steep themselves in what they love, and then point the listener to the original artists, such as what Warren Haynes does with the music of the 3 Kings (Albert, Freddie, BB) among other artists. Side note: Gathering of the Nations sounds like quite a worthy endeavor! I pray God works in a powerful way there!

[@anoushkaarmstrong7673]

"disheartening" is a mild word - it infuriates me to see pastors say nothing, not even praying for Israel, especially when i know they were in Israel touring last year and before- i keep on imagining myself telling them that they can thank God i am not Him, because they would not be welcome back in Israel ever again !!!

[@anniefawcett9936]

I think everyone who stands with Israel should be open about it. It would be like being silent that Jesus is Lord of our lives. What did Jesus say… “For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Jesus was a Jew so let’s love all Jews!

[@IngridLitman]

Replacement theology is partly the problem.

[@neldareagan390]

When are you moving back to israel

[@HesterOdendaal-z4c]

Yes i get so upset that most of the Churches see this modern Israel as the people of God while they reject our LORD AND SAVIOR,the only ISRAEL OF GOD is all people that was reborn by the SPIRIT OF GOD THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.I keep on writing to the people which proclaim all this rubbish on You Tube.

[@mattthegreeter9074]

Tough topic to tackle, for sure. I pray someone is bringing God's light into Palestine as Jonah did in Assyria, although perhaps with a better attitude. Jonah wanted to watch Assyria burn, which is understandable considering the history between their people and his, and I have heard people wish extermination on Palestine, similarly. God may have mercy yet. Anyway, I'll leave this as a standalone comment in case I decide to withdraw it later. It's not meant to be a negative comment, believe me. I'm from the Boston area in MA, USA and am in a very diverse area. I have seen both Jew and Gentile suffer greatly thinking of loved ones at home.

[@Barbbfly]

Too bad u dont live in Israel anymore but your choice . Am Yisrael Chai . AMEN Joshua all Israel will be saved from a Messianic gentile who loves Israel the ppl the land and the scritpures

[@ByCloud_ByFire777]

excellent conversation. two Joshua's, and Mr Aaron had two Aarons on his podcast...I am seeing a theme here. LOL. as far as the dark history of "christianity", many need to know and be educated on the things from the past, in order to do the righteous works for the future, which is today, as we are commanded to do. I am still seeing, unfortunately, the same sentiments, regarding "replacement theology", in terms of disregarding what the Word of God says ("remnant" nonsense and God becoming a "liar" (???), to which He clearly isn't, regarding His Covenant people...clearly written in the Holy Bible). As many have not asked the Author about His Words, but mostly because of not fully reading the ENTIRETY of the Word of God. As the Gospel begins in Genesis 1:1, and continues, with Matthew 1:1 and the accounts of Jesus's first appearance from birth-33 or so years of age before His ascension/return to His Heavenly Kingdom, through to Revelation 22:21. The best READ ever...and still going strong, once finished, I start again, since 2008 for me. (not boasting in my walk, but I desire for others to be encouraged as, or better immersed in Him than myself, by reading Him as much as possible). The best relationship ever. Deep only speaks to deep, when you keep diving in. Just saying. and rambling here.... I thank you both for this interesting and informative conversation. May the Lord bless you both richly. And Mr Aaron, please keep being inspired and creating worship and praise music with all your equally talented friends, brothers (and sisters) in Yeshua Jesus, this is the most beautiful ministry ever...singing a new song to the Lord, in my opinion, and because we will be doing so in Eternity. I can blend in, as I definitely am not a worship singer myself, but can do "Karaoke for Christ" if needed...all jokes aside...God bless! AM ISRAEL CHAI!