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A Story-Shaped Nation

Israel’s unique cultural identity undergirds it in times of duress.

In this special episode of The Bulletin, host Mike Cosper talks with Dan Senor, co-author of The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World. The two discuss Israel’s unique cultural identity, shaped around shared stories and practices that have the capacity to bridge divides in times of trial. Learn about how Jewish practice can inform the way Christians build community and sustain each other through suffering.

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Dan Senor is co-author of the forthcoming book The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, which will be released on November 7, 2023. He is also co-author of The New York Times bestseller Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle, which has been translated into more than 30 languages. He was a senior advisor to former speaker Paul Ryan’s campaign for vice president and foreign policy advisor to senator Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns. He has written for The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post. In addition, he is the host of the podcast Call Me Back.

Listen to More in This Bonus Series: Making Sense of the Israel-Hamas War Antisemitism and the Jewish Identity Hamas and the Laws of War Terrorism and the Road to War

“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Producers: Clarissa Moll and Matt Stevens Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Show Design: Bryan Todd Graphic Design: Amy Jones Social Media: Kate Lucky

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