The Israel-Palestine conflict is a collision of competing stories, each with claims on the land connected to faith, history, and Justice.On this episode of Promised Lands, we explore the Palestinian story — or rather, several Palestinian stories, from Christians and Muslims in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.Guests include a Muslim scholar and member of the Waqf — the council overseeing Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Palestinian Christian theologians, and an evangelical Palestinian pastor from Bethlehem. They discuss the importance of Al Aqsa to Muslims, their vision of pluralism, life under occupation, the Christian presence in the Holy Land, and various visions of a path to peace.

Promised Land is a limited series exploring the moral, spiritual, and political challenges presented by the Israel-Hamas War. Host Mike Cosper (The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill) takes listeners with him to locations across the U.S., Israel, and Palestine, bringing you into the homes, lives, and stories of people for whom this conflict is their everyday experience.

Executive Produced by Erik PetrikProduced, Edited, and Mixed by Mike CosperField Recording by Michael WintersAdditional Production by Matt Stevens and Clarissa MollSome Production coordination and assistance provided by The Philos ProjectMusic By Dan PhelpsAdditional Music By David LaChance, Jr.Artwork by Rick SzuecsTheme Song “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” performed by Sandra McCrackenListen to More in This Bonus Series:Promised Land Part One: It’s ComplicatedPromised Land Part Two: The Zionist StoryMaking Sense of the Israel-Hamas WarAntisemitism and the Jewish IdentityHamas and the Laws of WarTerrorism and the Road to WarLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices