Join Stephen Briggs and trusted voices for thought provoking conversations, documentary storytelling, and ways to respond with hope. Israel Matters brings timely, Biblically-based journalism together with the cinematic storytelling of Hatikvah Films.
Weekly conversations with Stephen Briggs and friends exploring Scripture, current events, and the cinematic stories behind Hatikvah Films.
In this episode of Israel Matters, Stephen Briggs explores the intricate geopolitical dynamics involving Israel, Iran, Somaliland, and Venezuela. He discusses Israel's recognition of Somaliland and its implications for r...
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Israel Matters pairs Stephen Briggs' unfiltered reporting with Hatikvah Films’ cinematic storytelling so churches, small groups, and partners can listen, learn, pray and act with confidence.
Weekly, unfiltered conversations with Stephen Briggs mixing frontline reporting, Scripture, and interviews with leaders who are seeking to understand the signs of the times.
Multi-award-winning Blessing, Curse or Coincidence? documentaries, bonus interviews, and screening kits that trace God’s covenants through history.
Downloadable sermon slides, group guides, and prayer prompts so churches can bless Israel and disciple believers every week.
Fuel new films, translate episodes into 12+ languages, and get hope-filled media into the hands of pastors, students, and families worldwide.
A four-film investigative series tracing how nations respond to God's covenants with Israel.
From Abraham's Vision to America and the Israel Effect, each documentary explores how nations respond to God's promises in light of Genesis 12:3. Watch, host a screening, or support new episodes in production.
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Discover God’s unbreakable covenant with Abraham and why it still shapes nations today.
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An unflinching look at the Holocaust, the church’s response, and redemption through covenant hope.
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The prophetic story of Cyrus, Persia, and how God uses unlikely leaders to fulfill God’s promises to Israel.
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This award-winning documentary film traces the rise and decline of the 'American Empire' alongside her complex relationship with the Jewish People. What role did she play in the re-birth of Israel in her historic homeland? And what lessons can we learn from Genesis 12:3 today?
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Producer & Host of Israel Matters
Stephen Briggs leads Israel Matters as its Producer and Host. He also serves as Executive Director of Covenant of Hope Media, and Executive Produced Hatikvah Films' multi-award-winning documentaries America and the Israel Effect and Cyrus Nations? UK. With decades of experience across radio, podcasting, film, and television, he helps Believers understand Israel through both journalism and cinematic storytelling.
Originally from the UK, Stephen met his wife in Jerusalem and now resides in the United States. Together they champion foster care and serve as Ambassadors for Christian Friends of EMUNAH Israel, a ministry caring for the most vulnerable children in the Holy Land.
Recent interviews, panels, and briefings featuring Stephen’s perspective on Israel, covenant hope, and media.
Stephen examines the question : "Is Zionism Biblical?"
View on YouTubeStephen is a regular guest on CBN giving a Biblical perspective on controversial news headlines.
Watch on YouTubeA deep dive into Blessing, Curse or Coincidence? and why Abraham’s story frames God’s rescue plan for the world.
View the interviewIs the principle of Genesis 12:3 still in effect? This award-winning film traces 4,000 years of covenant history, America’s complex relationship with Israel, and the role the US played in her restoration.
Watch the filmA timely conversation connecting Biblical prophecy, current events, and why Israel still matters for believers.
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In the latest film, America and the Israel Effect, we set out to reveal how God's promises to Israel continue to shape lives and nations today.
Through cinematic storytelling and Biblical insight, The Israel Effect invites viewers to see God’s faithfulness to His people—and to be inspired to stand with Israel in our own generation.
