JCZC Podcast By Arise

Welcome to the JCZC Podcast, brought to you by Arise, where we delve into the nuances of freedom across the Western world and Israel, exploring the intersection of these dynamic realms. Tune in for a compelling discussion on aligning truth, freedom, and action in today's complex world.

JCZC Podcast By Arise is a news podcast hosted by Simeon Myers, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Simeon Myers hosts JCZC Podcast By Arise, a news show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode 40: "Inside Gaza: Where Truth Goes to Die" with John Spencer

  Sep 24, 20261h 35m

  ️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 40 "Inside Gaza: Where Truth Goes to Die" with John Spencer ⚔️ **What Really Happens in Urban Warfare ?** What happens when a modern army fights an enemy embedded deep inside one of the most densely populated environments on earth? John Spencer, an expert in urban warfare, joins Simeon Myers for a detailed conversation about **Gaza, Hamas, civilian casualties, propaganda, and the battle over truth.** Spencer breaks down the realities of fighting in an urban environment—and why the images and statistics coming out of a war zone can be so difficult to interpret. ️ **In this episode:** • The unique challenges of urban warfare in Gaza • How Hamas prepared the battlefield before the war • Hamas' use of tunnels, civilian areas, and information operations • The complex reality behind civilian casualty numbers • How combatant and civilian deaths are counted and reported • Israel's efforts to reduce civilian casualties during military operations • How propaganda and emotional imagery influence public opinion • The role of misinformation in shaping the narrative around the war • Why understanding modern warfare requires expert analysis **The battlefield isn't just Gaza. It's also the information space.** This episode takes you beyond the headlines to examine **how modern wars are actually fought, how narratives are created, and why separating emotion from facts matters when trying to understand a conflict.** Timestamps 0:01 Understanding Urban Warfare in Gaza 2:47 The Truth in Conflict: Gaza's Information War 5:29 The Role of Experts in Urban Warfare 8:41 Unique Challenges of the Gaza Conflict 11:45 Hamas's Strategy: Human Shields and Casualties 14:39 The Narrative War: Casualty Strategy and Perception 32:06 Political Strategies in Warfare 34:57 The Role of Information Operations 39:35 Radicalization and Civilian Complicity 50:47 Unique Aspects of Gaza Warfare 58:38 Civilian Harm Mitigation Measures 1:02:40 Civilian Casualties and Warfare Statistics 1:08:25 Understanding Combatant vs. Civilian Distinctions 1:15:19 The Debate on Genocide Accusations 1:22:36 Fighting for Truth in Warfare Narratives ️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE and JCZC's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. ️Our Guest: John Spencer John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and military analyst. An internationally recognized authority on urban warfare, military strategy, and modern conflict, he is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare. He currently serves as Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum. Read more about John at johnspenceronline.com Follow on X: @SpencerGuard Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #WesternValues #Gaza #MiddleEast #UrbanWarfare

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  Episode 39: "How Israel Treats Christian Arabs" with Ruby Bishai

  Sep 4, 202650 min

  ️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 39 "How Israel Treats Christian Arabs" with Ruby Bishai ✝️ What is it really like to be an Christian Arab in Israel? Ruby Bishai returns to answer your questions in a candid conversation about faith, identity, discrimination, Jewish-Arab relations, and what life is actually like for Arab Christians in Israel. From economic disparities and historical injustices to friendships between Jewish and Arab communities, Ruby offers a personal perspective that complicates the narratives often presented about Israel and its Arab population. ️ In this episode: • Why Ruby puts his Christian identity above nationality and ethnicity • What daily relationships between Jews and Arabs can really look like • Discrimination, economic disparities, and efforts toward equality • The complicated history of Arab Israelis • Education, media, and competing narratives about Israel • Why Arab Christians may have a unique role in building peace Faith. Identity. History. Coexistence. A nuanced conversation about what it means to be an Arab Christian in Israel—and why listening to personal experiences matters when discussing one of the world's most complicated conflicts. Timestamps 00:00 Understanding Christian Identity in Israel 02:54 The Experience of Arab Christians in Israel 06:04 Cultural Interactions: Jewish and Arab Relations 09:06 Discrimination and Affirmative Action in Israel 11:51 Historical Context of Arab Israelis 14:57 Economic Disparities and Community Challenges 21:00 Efforts Towards Equality and Justice in Israel 24:23 The Complexity of Israel's Identity 26:10 Personal Accounts and Perspectives 30:50 Criticism and Safety in Public Discourse 34:54 Navigating Cultural and Historical Education 47:50 The Role of Arab Christians in Peacebuilding ️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. ️Our Guest: Ruby Bishai Robert "Ruby" Bishai: Ruby's calling is deeply personal. An Arab Israeli Christian who grew up in the Jewish town of Tiberias, Ruby offers a unique perspective on the challenges and connections between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Today, he works to build understanding and foster unity between people often divided by history. Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/LkHqu5p8NF8 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #WesternValues #Christian #MiddleEast #Arab

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  Episode 38: "Who Controls the Narrative?" with Ali Siadatan

  Aug 27, 202653 min

  ️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 38 What if the reality you see every day has been carefully constructed for you? Ali Siadatan joins Simeon Myers for a provocative conversation about propaganda, information warfare, social media algorithms, and the battle over truth. From the evolution of advertising into political manipulation to the emotional narratives that shape what we believe, this episode examines the forces influencing how we see the world. Ali draws from his experiences growing up in Iran and his years studying spirituality, propaganda, and global narratives, while Simeon shares his own experience watching attitudes toward Israel and the West dramatically change within his community. ️ In this episode: • How modern propaganda evolved from advertising • Why emotion can overpower facts • How algorithms create invisible echo chambers • The information war shaping public opinion • Why powerful images and narratives can change what we believe • How to recognize the agendas behind the information we consume ⚠️ What if you're not seeing reality—you're seeing a version of reality designed for you? This conversation challenges you to question the narratives you encounter every day and think more critically about who is shaping what you believe—and why. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and the significance of October 7, 2023 06:49 Ali Siadatan's background and spiritual journey 15:59 How we got here: the creation of reality through propaganda 21:16 The origins and principles of propaganda techniques 34:55 The role of original sources and critical reading 46:43 Resources for understanding truth and propaganda 50:28 Counter-propaganda strategies and exposing deception 51:47 Guidance for the everyday person seeking truth ️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. ️Our Guest: Ali Siadatan Ali Siadatan is a Canadian-Iranian writer, geopolitical analyst, and commentator focused on Iran, Israel, the Middle East, and ideological threats to the West. He is CEO of The Consultancy, a fellow at the Ideological Defense Institute, and Director of Education at Tafsik. Substack: @AlispeaksX Twitter/X: @AliSiadatan2 https://idicenter.org/experts/ali-siadatan http://thinkagainproductions.com Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook:: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/Ym_upsGEUNA Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Israel #WesternValues #Islam #MiddleEast #propaganda

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  Ep. 37 "The Slave Trade History Forgot" with Dumisani Washington

  Aug 18, 202651 min

  ️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 37 "The Slave Trade History Forgot" with Dumisani Washington The History They Don't Want You to Talk About. What happens when one of history's darkest chapters is left out of the conversation? Simeon Myers and Pastor Dumisani Washington take a hard look at the Arab slave trade, its devastating legacy, and the modern forms of human trafficking that continue across parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Dumisani challenges the narratives that have shaped how slavery is discussed, unpacking the staggering scale of the trans-Saharan slave trade and asking why so much of this history remains overlooked. ️ In this episode: • The largely forgotten history of the Arab slave trade • The staggering scale of the trans-Saharan slave trade • How slavery evolved into modern human trafficking • Why the media often fails to tell the whole story • The political and cultural forces that make these conversations difficult • The human cost of slavery that continues today History. Slavery. Human trafficking. Truth. This is a conversation designed to challenge assumptions, confront uncomfortable history, and ask why some stories receive far more attention than others. Timestamps 00:00 Understanding the Arab Slave Trade 08:53 Modern-Day Slavery and Its Mechanisms 20:05 The Legacy of Slavery in Contemporary Society 27:02 The Consequences of Speaking Out 28:00 Embarrassment and Accountability 30:09 The Role of Awareness and Action 31:09 Qatar's Influence and Control 34:52 Understanding the Roots of Slavery 37:54 The Intersection of Race and Slavery 39:03 Political Complicity and Silence 41:06 Moral Clarity and Accountability 44:24 Humanizing the Issue of Slavery 49:26 The Call to Action ️Host: Simeon Myers Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. ️Our Guest: Pastor Dumisani Washington Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. Dumisani is also the host of the podcast, "Truth to Power Live w/ Dumisani Washington" Instagram: @dumisani6 X: @DumisaniTemsgen YouTube: @dumisaniwashington-6 Podcast: ttplive.com IBSI (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) https://ibsi.org ISGAP (Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy) https://isgap.org Links mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTacTKtgOLb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://ibsi.substack.com/ https://africanjewishalliance.org/ https://www.iabolish.org/ Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/0h_fVZ99a8E Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #Arab #Israel #WesternValues #ArabSlaveTrade #MiddleEast #slavery

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  Ep. 36: "Ask an Arab Israeli" w/ Ruby Bishai

  Jul 29, 202650 min

  ️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 36 "Ask An Arab Israeli" with Ruby Bishai ✝️ What is it really like to be an Arab Christian living in Israel? Ruby Bishai shares his extraordinary story as an Arab Christian living in Israel, whose family traces its Levantine roots back nearly 2,000 years. In this eye-opening conversation, he explores the decline of Christianity across the Middle East, the realities of persecution, and why he believes Israel offers freedoms that many Christians elsewhere in the region no longer enjoy. From the October 7 attacks to the future of Arab Christians, Ruby challenges common media narratives while calling for truth, understanding, and hope in one of the world's most misunderstood conflicts. ️ In this episode: • Ruby's ancient Christian heritage from Nazareth, Egypt, and the Levant • Why Christianity is disappearing across much of the Middle East • What life is really like for Arab Christians living in Israel • Christian persecution in Egypt, Gaza, and neighboring countries • October 7, Hamas, and the impact on Arab Israelis and Palestinians • The role of Western media in shaping public perception • Why dialogue, faith, and truth matter more than ever Faith. History. Identity. Persecution. This powerful firsthand account offers a perspective rarely heard—and challenges what many people think they know about Christians in the Middle East. Timestamps 00:00 Treatment of Christians in Israel: Myths and Realities 00:28 Introducing Ruby Bishai: His Background and Heritage 01:26 Family Lineage and Historical Roots in the Middle East 02:52 The Decline of Christianity in the Middle East: Numbers and Causes 07:00 Christianity in Egypt: From 95% to 10-15% Today 11:55 Media Coverage and the Western Narrative on Christian Persecution 17:06 The Situation of Christians in Gaza and Bethlehem 21:11 Historical Trajectory of Christian Communities in the Region 29:01 The Impact of War and Political Changes on Christians 38:59 Persecution in Israel: Reality vs. Perception 44:07 The Future of Christians in the Middle East and Israel ️Host: Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. ️Our Guest: Robert "Ruby" Bishai: Ruby's calling is deeply personal. An Arab Israeli Christian who grew up in the Jewish town of Tiberias, Ruby offers a unique perspective on the challenges and connections between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Today, he works to build understanding and foster unity between people often divided by history. Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at https://ariseforisrael.com/ https://jczcongress.com/ Instagram: @ariseforisrael @jczcongress Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/t4mkGC8R6Xc Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world. #ArabChristian #Israel #WesternValues #ArabIsraeli #MiddleEast

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