Do Christians believe that Jesus was a Jew, or that Jesus is a Jew? The difference is more than semantics, and might provide an opening to help people of good will combat antisemitism. Join David and Scott for a crucial discussion about what yo

(127) Antisemitism in America - Left and Right

Jan 7th, 2020 7m 30s

Antisemitism isn't a disease of either side of the aisle; no matter your political persuasion, you can find it on your side. Join David and Scott for a disturbing yet important discussion about the latest antisemitic attacks in New York.

(126) Progressive Values Gone Crazy

Jan 6th, 2020 6m 49s

Progressive values can be beautiful and moral; however, there are some people who, in their zeal for progressivism, create moral equivalencies which are outrageous. Join David and Scott in a further discussion about antisemitism and the reactio

(125) Qassam Soleimani, Antisemitism, and the Threat to Israel

Jan 5th, 2020 6m 54s

The American strike against Qassam Soleimani was a strike against a terrorist mastermind with the blood of thousands on his hands. But what does the world's reaction to it tell us about antisemitism?And is Israel in danger? Join David and Scott

MORNING DRIVE BIBLE CLASSIC: In the Beginning... or Not?

Dec 18th, 2019 5m 18s

"In the Beginning G-d created the heavens and the earth." It's perhaps the simplest verse in the Bible - and David and Scott are already arguing over the correct translation. Join them for an eye-opening episode!

MORNING DRIVE BIBLE CLASSIC: Water from the Air

Dec 18th, 2019 4m 52s

David and Scott begin an investigation of the Spirit of G-d mentioned in the second verse of the Bible... after first discussing another modern miracle taking place in the State of Israel.

(124) The Importance of Humility

Dec 16th, 2019 6m 11s

As we conclude our journey through the five verses of repentance, David explains why "walking humbly with G-d" is a key component of return.

(123) Combatting Moral Relativism

Dec 15th, 2019 6m 19s

The verse in Proverbs 3:6 states, "Know Him in all your ways." David and Scott explain how this is an important ingredient in the fight against moral relativism.

(122) Loving Your Neighbor as a Key to Repentance

Dec 11th, 2019 6m 20s

David continues his explication of the five verses that present the keys to repentance with "Love your neighbor as yourself." It's a very important idea, but how is it related to our return to G-d?

(121) The New Creation of Me

Dec 10th, 2019 6m 3s

"I place the Lord before me always" - a beautiful sentiment. But why is it a key idea in repentance? And what does it teach me about the possibility of gaining confidence in myself?

(120) Choose Mapquest, Not Waze

Dec 9th, 2019 7m 11s

Who would ever use Mapquest instead of Waze?! Why, Waze helps you avoid problems that you didn't even anticipate, whereas Mapquest doesn't let you avoid anything! But David argues that in our journey to G-d, Mapquest is the way to go - and is t

(119) The Bible's Two Lists of the Thirteen Attributes

Dec 8th, 2019 4m 45s

The Bible offers two lists of G-d's thirteen attributes of mercy: one in Exodus, and one in the Book of Micah. How do they correspond to each other? Join David and Scott to find out.

(117) Formulaic Prayer: Magic Words or Something Deeper?

Dec 8th, 2019 6m 2s

G-d informs Moses that whenever Israel recites the thirteen attributes of mercy, He will forgive them. Doesn't this sound like a type of magic trick? Isn't prayer supposed to be about building a relationship with G-d, rather than the mindless r

(118) Is the Name of G-d an Attribute of Mercy?

Dec 4th, 2019 7m 39s

The thirteen attributes of divine mercy that appear in Exodus 34 begin with the name of G-d mentioned three times - the Tetragrammaton twice, and then the Hebrew word for "G-d." Are these all counted among the thirteen, and if so, what do they

(116) The Time G-d Taught Moses How to Pray

Dec 2nd, 2019 5m 17s

G-d recites the thirteen attributes of mercy before Moses... and Jewish tradition says that G-d metaphorically appeared as a prayer leader when He did so. What does this teach us about the reason that the Bible relates G-d's praises?

(115) Interacting with our Teachers: The Greatest Education

Dec 1st, 2019 5m 39s

Book learning is wonderful, but nothing compares to actually witnessing the actions of our great teachers. Join David and Scott as they discuss this idea, and how it relates to Moses' breaking of the Tablets of the Law.

(114) Thanksgiving: Thanking G-d for America

Nov 27th, 2019 6m 51s

David and Scott offer a history lesson about Thanksgiving, and explain why all people of faith should be grateful to G-d for the gift of America.HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

(113) Chaos in Israel and the World... Leading to the Final Redemption?

Nov 26th, 2019 6m 53s

New elections - again - in Israel, and a prime minister under threat of indictment. Impeachment hearings in the United States. Brexit throwing the United Kingdom into turmoil. The whole world feels enveloped in chaos. While every country is inv

(112) The Covenant Versus the Bank Account: Understanding Our Forefathers' Relationship with G-d

Nov 25th, 2019 5m 13s

On the one hand, Jewish tradition says that the merit of the forefathers was used up during the First Temple period; on the other hand, our ancestors are mentioned to this day in Jewish liturgy, and we see their merit hinted at in the Bible eve

(111) Can the Merit of the Forefathers Run Out? It's a Complicated Question

Nov 24th, 2019 4m 32s

There is an ancient Jewish tradition that claims that the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be used up - and, in fact, was used up many years ago. Yet Jewish liturgy constantly invokes the merit of the fathers, as well. What's going on?

(110) Fire, Sword and Exile - and the Antidote

Nov 20th, 2019 4m 49s

How exactly does the merit of the forefathers mitigate the divine punishments of fire, sword, and exile? Join David and Scott to learn about "zechut avot" - the merit of the fathers.

(109) The Spiritual Merit of Isaac

Nov 19th, 2019 6m 19s

Each of the ancestors of the Jewish People contributed something unique to the Jewish story and the Israelite DNA. What was the specific merit that came from Isaac?

(108) The Spiritual DNA of the Jewish People

Nov 18th, 2019 5m 53s

According to an ancient tradition, Abraham was thrown into a fiery furnace because of his faith - yet he survived. How did this moment forever affect the future of the People of Israel?

(107) The Merit of the Fathers Affects the World

Nov 17th, 2019 6m 16s

Moses' fourth argument after the sin of the golden calf is that G-d should remember the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. What, exactly, is this merit, and whom does it affect? Plus: the importance of wearing seat belts, and the real-life rea

(106) Prayer Versus Argument: A Meaningful Distinction or Just Semantics?

Nov 13th, 2019 6m 48s

David - with great humility - agrees with Scott's point that Moses' third argument was actually a prayer after all; meanwhile, Scott backtracks and claims that there's no difference between an argument and a prayer, anyway. Join the discussion