National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is the world’s largest association of Christian communicators. Since the 1940s, NRB has worked tirelessly to help religious media outlets—in the U.S. and around the world.

NRB strives for excellence in faith-based programming, by equipping and encouraging those who share their faith on television, radio, and all digital platforms. NRB is also a tireless advocate for freedom of speech for such broadcasters, fighting political and legislative battles for their rights in the halls of Washington, D.C., and beyond.

Leading NRB is Troy Miller, President and CEO. This military veteran and veteran of the tech world is also a man of strong faith. Troy spoke with podcast Yael Eckstein about NRB’s upcoming annual convention in Dallas, about The Fellowship’s presence there, and about his love of Israel and NRB’s work to support the Jewish state and its people.

Join us for this conversation about standing up for what is right—faith, freedom, and fellowship—and how those in the media are helping us all spread this light in our sometimes dark world.

For more information on today’s episode visit mybiblicalroots.org.

Tu B’Shvat is a Jewish holiday that’s considered the New Year of the Trees. Tu stands for the number 15, and Shvat is the name of the month in which the holiday falls. The fifteenth of Shvat, which falls in the winter, is the official date of this New Year—one of four new years on the Jewish calendar!

Tu B’Shvat, also called the “birthday of trees,” takes place in the dead of winter. You might think that the spring, when the trees blossom and bloom, would be a much more appropriate time. Or maybe even autumn, when the trees display their brilliant colors. But winter, when we celebrate the life of the trees, is a time when the trees seem least alive. Many are completely bare and look all but dead. To understand why Tu B’Shvat is the New Year for Trees, we have to look beneath the surface…

In this episode, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein shares about the celebration of Tu B’Shvat, and the lessons we can learn from this joyous ancient observance.

Listen now—then see what you know about this Jewish celebration of God’s Creation!

And listen to more of Yael’s Bible teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

Six years ago, The Fellowship lost its beloved founder, and Yael Eckstein lost her beloved father. The sudden passing of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein on February 6, 2019, left a hole in the hearts of so many—his family, his friends, and the millions of lives touched by his lifework.

On this podcast, Yael celebrates her father’s extraordinary life with a special guest—Beryl Eckstein, her father’s younger brother. In this very personal and emotional episode, Beryl recalls growing up with Yechiel, walks us through the early, painful days when his brother was ostracized by the Jewish community for his work reaching out to Christians, and honors the lasting legacy of Rabbi Eckstein’s historic bridge-building work.

You won’t want to miss this inspiring tribute to a man whose vision literally changed the course of Jewish-Christian relations.

For more information on today’s episode visit mybiblicalroots.org.

What does it really mean to be kind? The definition of kindness, according to Jewish thought, is not be as simple as we might think.

On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein explores Jewish teachings from the Bible about what true kindness is… and what it isn’t. And these lessons can be gleaned from the biblical laws of eating kosher! We’ll also discover how acts of authentic kindness can impact our lives in ways we could never imagine.

Listen now!

And listen to more of Yael’s teachings from the Bible on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

On January 27, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, people around the world will remember the six million Jewish people who perished at the hands of the Nazis. This date was chosen, as it was on January 27, 1945, that the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp was liberated—80 years ago.

In the aftermath of the Holocaust (Shoah in Hebrew) the Jewish people vowed, “Never forget.” But as host Yael Eckstein and her special guest Elisha Wiesel discuss on this special podcast, an alarming number of adults today know nothing about the Holocaust.

Elisha brings a unique perspective to the conversation as the only son of Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Holocaust survivor, and author of Night, his renowned memoir of survival in the Nazi death camps. Elisha’s father survived the Holocaust, including Auschwitz, where his mother and little sister were murdered.

And on this podcast, a son shares his father’s legacy, not only as a passionate humanitarian, but as a proud Jew who wanted to bring light to the dark places in our world. Listen now to this important and insightful conversation.

As we prepare to remember the light and life of a great leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we’d like to share some truly enlightening and inspiring words from his niece, Dr. Alveda King.

In this podcast, Dr. King shares with Yael, “As I was brought up by my Daddy, my Granddaddy, and my Uncle ML, we must know that we are all one race, and we must work together for human dignity… anywhere and everywhere we are on this planet.”

You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation with a Christian friend of The Fellowship that will inspire each of us to promote God’s goodness wherever we are.

It’s been said that if you win the morning, you win the day.

On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein shares interesting insights on how we should approach each new day. And she does this by looking to the Bible—at a Jewish teaching about the priest’s daily service, first in the Tabernacle and then later in the Temple.

By adopting this biblical mindset, we can experience every day with maximum joy, clarity, and productivity—and win the day!

And listen to more of Yael’s teachings from the Bible on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

As people of faith, we often use the expression “walking with God.” But what does walking with God really mean?

Having a close relationship with God probably means different things to different people. Some feel closest to Him in prayer. Others might draw nearer to God by reading His Word, the Bible.

In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will share what Jewish tradition teaches us about walking in God’s ways—and how we can do that and grow closer to Him each day. You may be surprised at how simple it is!

Listen now and learn more with this practical, insightful, and inspirational teaching.

And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.