Lori-Kate Lowenhar is a talented and passionate musician from the Israeli musical group One Lev, One Heart. The group’s name beautifully captures their mission, as “One Lev” translates to “One Heart” in Hebrew, and “Lev” means “Lion” in Russian, symbolizing their dedication to bringing glory to their King, the Lion of Judah.
Lori-Kate hails from Elkhart, Indiana, but has called Israel home for twenty-five years, embracing her dual citizenship. Her musical prowess spans several instruments, including the clarinet, flute, saxophone, and piano. Beyond her musical contributions, Lori-Kate is an international speaker committed to encouraging and empowering women. She shares her profound insights on finding God’s transforming joy amidst life’s hardships and challenges, offering Scriptural wisdom on how to “Hang On!”
The dynamic trio of One Lev, One Heart is completed by Ilan Gorny and Mikhail Bogdanov Monkevich. Born and raised in Haifa, Ilan is the son of Romanian Holocaust survivors and has been playing drums since his teenage years. From St. Petersburg, Russia, Mikhail brings his exceptional talents as an artist and accomplished composer to the group.
Together, Lori-Kate, Ilan, and Mikhail create a unique and inspiring musical experience that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, united by their shared passion and faith.
D’vorah is a distinguished Torah teacher, known as a “morah,” whose passion for biblical understanding and connection runs deep. With a rich background in biblical studies, she brings a unique perspective to her teachings, illuminating the intricate links between the Torah of Moses and the teachings of the Apostolic Scriptures.
As a co-founder of Bless Israel Network, a prominent media organization based in Israel, D’vorah, alongside her husband, is dedicated to sharing the prophetic role of the Jewish people and Israel in God’s divine plan. Through insightful programming, they aim to inform and inspire viewers, fostering a deeper understanding of the significance of Israel in the unfolding of biblical prophecy.
D’vorah’s commitment to bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments is evident in her writing and hosting of “Heartbeat of the Torah.” In this engaging series, she skillfully connects the beauty of the Torah with the teachings of the New Testament, providing invaluable insights into the Jewishness of the Scriptures, the Gospels, and the Messiah.
Beyond her media endeavors, D’vorah is a beacon of hope and comfort in the online community. As a weekly contributor to “Gift of Thorns,” a Facebook community dedicated to spreading positivity, she shares her wisdom through her series, “Getting Down to the Root,” offering solace and encouragement to all who engage with her uplifting messages.
With her profound knowledge, unwavering dedication, and compassionate spirit, D’vorah Calic continues to impact lives profoundly, guiding others on a transformative journey of faith and understanding.
Welcome to today’s podcast! My guest Doug Reed is a next-generation pastor, passionate leader, and gifted communicator with twenty years in ministry.
In 2022 he became the Senior Pastor of The Tabernacle in Buffalo, NY. Before the Tabernacle, he was the Senior Pastor of Bridge of Hope in Youngstown Ohio for nine years. For the nine years before that, he served as youth pastor at three churches in NJ where he was born and raised.
Doug co-hosts a podcast called Shoulder to Shoulder with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki that they launched together in 2021. This is a show where a pastor and a rabbi get to the heart of issues that matter to people of faith through interviewing leaders from across the globe. Doug loves Israel!
After his 2016 trip to Israel with Eagles Wings he routinely leads trips to Israel. One of his greatest passions is connecting Christians to a deeper understanding of their faith by connecting them with their Jewish roots. Doug is also a regular guest on Christian television, and various podcasts, and a speaker at churches and events as he carries a passionate but pragmatic approach to the scriptures and truths of God.
Above all else, Doug loves God, his high school sweetheart and wife Samantha, and their four beautiful children: Charlotte, Graham, Benjamin, and Abraham.
She is in her second year of a doctoral program at TKU (https://www.tku.edu/), The King’s University in Southlake, Texas. In November of 2023, Lucille intends to open a Worship Center that focuses on Messianic Judaism.
Michael Mistretta is the CEO of FIRM: Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (https://firmisrael.org/). Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael was raised in the church and later received a call to Israel where he met Pastor Wayne Hilsden and helped to start FIRM. From starting his own company as a teenager to his 10 years of ministry experience, Michael is an entrepreneur and innovator who is passionate about seeing ministries in Israel thrive and people coming to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.
