Joel and Lynn Rosenberg unpack the historic appointment of Governor Mike Huckabee as the first openly evangelical US Ambassador to Israel. Hear about Huckabee’s impactful arrival over Passover and Easter, President Trump’s prayer at the Western Wall, and exclusive insights from the ambassador’s first official meetings with Israeli leaders. From special Passover celebrations in Israel’s north to the credential ceremony at the Presidential Residence, discover why this moment matters for US-Israel relations and how faith, politics, and prayer shape events in the epicenter.

Episode Breakdown:
(00:02) Honoring US and Israel: Flags, Anthem & Arrival
(00:19) Mike Huckabee's Historic Arrival as US Ambassador
(01:05) Celebrating Passover and Easter in Jerusalem
(03:13) Seder Night with a Kiryat Shemonah Congregation
(04:32) Stories of Resilience: Congregation Amid Rocket Attacks
(06:08) Ambassador Huckabee Arrives—Good Friday Timing
(07:53) President Trump’s Prayer & Western Wall Visit
(10:22) Peacemaking, Politics, and Presidential Intent
(11:48) How Israelis Perceive an Evangelical Ambassador
(12:17) Kabbalat Shabbat: Dinner with Prime Minister Netanyahu
(17:46) Quiet Shabbat & Preparing for Easter
(20:35) Sunrise Service at the Garden Tomb
(28:41) Credentials Ceremony at the President’s Residence
(41:09) Praying for Peace, Security, and Wisdom
(42:17) Epicenter Briefing at Sea: Alaska Cruise Announcement

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Verse of the Day:
Matthew 28:6 — “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.”

Prayer:
Pray for wisdom and protection for Ambassador Huckabee and his wife. Ask God to open hearts in Israel to the risen Messiah and to grant true peace to the region.

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