The Influence of Evangelical Media and Support for Israel

Evangelical media have deeply shaped the way many Christian communities perceive Israel and the Holy Land. From the first Christian radio stations in the 1920s to contemporary social networks, these media have created a cultural and spiritual bridge between believers around the world and the land of the Bible.

Radio first allowed Christian voices to carry the message of support for Israel far and wide. Influential preachers used the airwaves to teach about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, the biblical significance of the land of Israel, and the contemporary relevance of prophecies concerning the return of the Jewish people to their land. These broadcasts reached millions of listeners, creating a base of Christian support for Israel that has continued to grow.

With the arrival of television, the impact was amplified. Documentaries on the Holy Land, broadcasts of pilgrimages, live programs from Jerusalem allowed believers to 'see' Israel without traveling there. The creation of dedicated Christian channels offered a permanent platform for Holy Land-related content, strengthening the emotional and spiritual bond between Christians and Israel.

The Internet and social media era has profoundly transformed this landscape. Today, a believer in Latin America, Africa, or Asia can follow a celebration in Jerusalem live, learn about Israeli news through Christian online media, and connect directly with organizations like Jubilee. This unprecedented accessibility has democratized support for Israel.

However, this abundance of information also presents challenges. Not all media present Israel in a balanced or nuanced way. Jubilee is part of this awareness-raising dynamic by prioritizing authentic, respectful, and mission-centered discourse. We believe that support for Israel must be based on fair understanding rather than stereotypes, whether positive or negative.

Our approach is to tell the story of Israel through its people, its land, its products. Rather than broadcasting abstract discourse, we prefer to show the faces of Galilee winemakers, Jerusalem artisans, families who live and work on this land. Each product we offer tells a real story, that of men and women who keep the Holy Land alive day by day.

Evangelical media have a crucial role to play in transmitting this vision. By giving voice to field actors, showing daily reality in Israel, and presenting the concrete fruits of the land, they can help Christian communities develop a mature and lasting relationship with the Holy Land.

Jubilee invites Christian media, bloggers, influencers, and all those who have a voice to join this approach. Together, we can build a common narrative, based on truth, respect, and love for the land where God's Word became flesh.