🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast — Episode [#209]
Title: “The Shower Sandwich Saint, Open My Eyes That I May See, Netanyahu’s Gaza Gamble, and Mechiah”

In This Episode:
Steve returns from Chicago with heartwarming and hilarious listener stories—including one involving a shower, a sandwich, and a plugged drain. We reflect on Psalm 119, explore cruise dreams, and tackle headlines from around the world and Israel. Plus, don’t miss two exciting FOI Equip classes coming this fall!

🧼 Listener Story: Sandwich in the Shower
A beloved listener—famous for eating a sandwich in the shower while listening to the podcast—is now with the Lord.
His daughter shared:

“The shower drain was clogged. I pulled out sandwich bags and candy wrappers. I don’t know what he was doing in there, but I know he felt better with the water falling on him.”
Rest well, 8th Listener. You made us laugh and left your mark (in the pipes).

Also… multiple people in Wisconsin and Chicago claim to be the “8th Listener.” The legend grows.

🚢 Cruise Life Update
Chris dreams of a simpler life—on the high seas.

New goal: $1.8 million for an unlimited cruise package, complete with a private room and bathroom.
Why own land when you can sail it?

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📖 Disciple’s Delight in the Word – Psalm 119:17–24

“Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.”
Even when rulers oppose and culture collapses, the Word remains our guide, joy, and strength.

🗞️ In the News

Smotrich’s Controversial “Death to the Arabs” Photo
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted a photo from Sa-Nur with visible graffiti reading “Death to the Arabs.” The photo was later cropped, but the backlash continues.
Read more:
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-863523
Mozambique: ISIS Beheads Christians in a “Silent Genocide”
ISIS-affiliated fighters in northern Mozambique are beheading Christians, torching churches, and devastating villages. MEMRI calls it a “silent genocide,” and global response remains minimal.
Read more:
https://www.foxnews.com/world/isis-soldiers-behead-christians-mozambique-burning-church-homes-silent-genocide
Netanyahu: Full Gaza Occupation May Be Necessary
Israeli PM Netanyahu is considering a full military occupation of Gaza to finish off Hamas and rescue hostages. Experts warn it may lead to the bloodiest phase of the war yet.
Read more:
https://nypost.com/2025/08/05/world-news/netanyahu-believes-occupying-gaza-is-only-way-to-finish-hamas-save-hostages-but-it-will-also-start-bloodiest-phase-of-war-experts/

🗣️ Yiddish Word of the Day: Mechiah (מְחַיָּה)
Definition: A joy. A relief. A blessing.

“It is a mechiah — God’s Word is a delight!”

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