Cinematic journey through Old Testament provides Jewish perspective on Scripture, celebrates common biblical heritage with Christians
CHICAGO — The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) is proud to announce the release of The Chosen People, a new podcast created in partnership with PRAY.COM, the world’s leading app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. The podcast will be hosted by Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of The Fellowship.
This captivating devotional series offers a cinematic audio experience, bringing to life the timeless stories of the Old Testament and highlighting their relevance to both Christian and Jewish audiences.
Through The Chosen People, listeners will journey into the hearts and minds of ancient Israel, experiencing tales of wonder and war, of slavery and salvation. These powerful stories reveal not only the history of a nation but also the essence of being people of faith—of wrestling with God, of surviving trials and tribulations, and of finding purpose amid tragedy and sin.
“The biblical characters each hold divine revelation, which is especially relevant to us today, as the world seems so dark and scary. When we dive deep, we realize that their stories are our stories—their fall from grace, their struggle to survive, and the heroes who rose to build and save a nation, all hold profound wisdom and guidance for our lives as both Christians and Jews,” said Eckstein. “Within these biblical narratives lie deep spiritual truths about faith, prayer, and the human spirit. They are stories that continue to define the people of Israel to this day, and can help Christians understand the root of their faith in a practical and inspirational way.”
Recorded in Israel, The Chosen People brings ancient history to life with vivid storytelling and spiritual reflections. Listeners are invited to reflect on how the Bible’s lessons apply to their own lives of faith and prayer.
“We are honored to bring this unique series to our audience,” said Matthew Potter, co-founder of PRAY.COM. “Yael’s Jewish perspective illuminates the richness of these Old Testament stories, inviting listeners to explore the spiritual heritage of Israel and its role in shaping their own faith journey.”
With themes of survival, redemption, and divine purpose, The Chosen People invites listeners to immerse themselves in Bible stories that resonate across time. Whether discovering these stories for the first time or revisiting them with fresh eyes, listeners of this series will be inspired to reflect, while finding and a deeper connection to the foundational truths of Scripture.
The Chosen People will be available exclusively on PRAY.COM starting October 2024. To subscribe and learn more about the podcast, visit thechosenpeople.com and preview the trailer here:
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About Yael Eckstein
Yael Eckstein is the President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. As a respected Jewish leader, speaker, and author, Yael continues the legacy of her father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein—fostering understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews. With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, she has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations. She resides in Israel, where she works to support Jews in need and build bridges of faith between communities. To learn more about the Fellowship’s work, visit www.ifcj.org.
About Pray.com
Founded in 2016 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate community, PRAY.COM is the world’s No. 1 app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content. It recently launched a 24/7 live streaming video channel, PrayTV. Reaching more than 16 million people worldwide through its mobile app and website, PRAY.COM is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. PRAY.COM provides encouragement and inspiration through daily devotionals, Pastor podcasts, and Bedtime Bible Stories. PRAY.COM founders are Steve Gatena, Michael Lynn, Ryan Beck, and Matthew Potter. See more at alarryross.com/praycom.
Contact:
Elizabeth Gartman
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
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