Are Christians Required by God to Support Israel — Even in Gaza and Iran?

This episode began with an honest question from a white evangelical Christian — a former Trump voter who reached out through the Hey Pastor Ben email series. He asked:
“Is it really required for Christians to support Israel no matter what they do? Or is there room for us to question — and still be faithful?”

That question has shaped the theology of millions, influenced foreign policy, funded war, and been used to claim that God demands allegiance to a government in order to give His blessing. The verse often quoted is Genesis 12:3: “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you.”

But what does that actually mean today — and who does it apply to? In this episode, we walk through 12 of the most urgent questions Christians are asking right now — questions about scripture, Zionism, blessing, ancestry, covenant, empire, prophecy, and what it actually means to follow Jesus when injustice is unfolding in real time.

Questions like:
— Is the State of Israel a fulfillment of prophecy — or a product of politics?
— Who is actually closer to Abraham: those in power, or those being occupied?
— Is opposing Zionism the same as opposing Jews?
— What does it really mean to “bless Israel”?
— And if our faith can’t tell the difference between justice and domination — is it still following Christ? This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about telling the truth.
And it ends with a prayer that may offend you — unless you’ve already begun to see the gospel more clearly. To ask your own question, email me at [email protected].
I’m listening. And I’ll tell you the truth.