Israel
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Israel has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2026 on The Bible Recap. Discussed as both a name given to Jacob and as a concept representing struggle with God.
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's west coast lies on the Mediterranean, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Bible Recap |
| Field | Religion |
What do podcasts say about Israel?
3 quotes, recorded on The Bible Recap and Glenn Beck.
His name changed. His name meant deceiver but through this encounter God renames him Israel.
The Bible Recap · · Hear itThe name Israel means to wrestle with God.
Glenn Beck · · Hear itThe land was uniquely important for Israel's sake.
The Bible Recap · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Israel?
2 shows discussed Israel in these episodes; The Bible Recap leans favorable.
- The Bible Recap — 2 episodes; leans favorable
His name changed. His name meant deceiver but through this encounter God renames him Israel.
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The name Israel means to wrestle with God.
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Who talks about Israel on podcasts?
Israel came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Glenn Beck.