Welcome to Inside the Epicenter! In this extraordinary episode, host Joel Rosenberg takes you behind the scenes of what he calls "the miracle in the mountains" — one of the most dramatic, complex, and miraculous military rescue operations in American history. On Good Friday, April 3rd, an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian surface-to-air missiles deep inside enemy territory during Operation Epic Fury. While the pilot was rescued relatively quickly, the Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) found himself wounded, alone, hunted, and deep behind enemy lines. What unfolded over the next 36 hours — involving the CIA, U.S. Special Forces, downed helicopters, two destroyed $100 million aircraft, and the brave faith of one American airman — is nothing short of breathtaking. And when the WSO was finally rescued, his first message said it all: God is good. Shot down on Good Friday, hidden in a cave on Saturday, and rescued as the sun rose on Easter Sunday — this is a story of survival, faith, and divine providence you won't forget.

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(10:30) Good Friday, April 3rd — the F-15E Strike Eagle is shot down over Iran

(14:55) The race begins: Iranian forces mobilize, $60K bounty announced

(18:40) The pilot is rescued — but the WSO is missing

(22:10) SERE training kicks in: the WSO hides, sheds his gear, and heads for the mountains

(26:35) Israel suspends airstrikes to support U.S. rescue efforts

(29:50) Saturday, April 4th — climbing a 7,000-foot peak, wounded and hunted

(33:00) Friendly Iranians shelter the WSO; he activates his beacon

(36:15) U.S. bombs roads; an A-10 Warthog is hit and crashes in Kuwait

(39:40) The CIA launches a deception campaign and locates the WSO

(43:05) Two MC-130J planes land, get stuck, and must be destroyed — $200 million lost

(46:20) Scripture break — Isaiah 61 and a prayer for captives set free

(49:10) Easter Sunday, 12:09 AM — Trump posts: "We got him."

(52:00) What victory in Iran looks like — and what we must keep praying for

(56:30) A call to pray for Iran's spiritual liberation and support for the Joshua Fund

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Bible Verse of the Day:
Isaiah 61:1 — "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners."

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray with deep gratitude for the two American airmen who are now home and accounted for. Thank God for His miraculous hand of protection over their lives and pray for their full physical and emotional recovery, and for their families who endured those agonizing hours of waiting.

2. Pray for the success and swift conclusion of Operation Epic Fury. Ask God to grant the U.S. and Israeli forces the clarity, courage, and capability to achieve a complete and decisive victory — neutralizing Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and its ability to project terror against Israel, America, and our allies.

3. Pray for the people of Iran — for their spiritual liberation and political freedom. Ask God to bring down the wicked, 47-year-old regime of the Ayatollahs and open the door for a moderate, peaceful, pro-Western leadership. Pray especially that the gospel would advance among the Iranian people and that millions would come to know Jesus in this historic moment.

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The Gaza Ceasefire: What Just Happened and What Comes Next #359
Shannon Bream on Faith, Pain, and Hope in the Epicenter #358
Inside Passover: Spiritual Strength Amid War in Israel #357
Is Jeremiah 49 Becoming Reality Before Our Eyes? #355

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On this episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg analyze the recent ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. They cover the miraculous rescue of U.S. airmen, the effects of recent military actions, major demands from both parties, and ongoing Hezbollah threats. Tune in for a clear analysis and faith-based perspective on this pivotal moment in the Middle East.

10:06 Living with fear and hope
14:54 Missile defenses and regional impact
19:57 Iran's missile and nuclear escalation
24:38 Ceasefire impact on markets
32:05 Iranian people's respite and hope
36:26 Discussing Trump's demands and scenarios
38:02 Assessing military strategies
47:52 Discussing negotiation demands
53:21 Trump's potential stance on the ceasefire
57:36 God's plan for Elam/Iran
59:47 Sharing hope through the Joshua Fund

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Links for reference

Iran rejects Trump’s 15-point cease-fire plan — and makes wild demands instead

https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/world-news/iran-rejects-trumps-15-point-cease-fire-plan-makes-own-demands/

US sends Iran 15-point plan for ending the war, opening the Strait of Hormuz & ending sanctions

https://allisraelnews.com/us-sends-iran-15-point-plan-for-ending-the-war-opening-the-strait-of-hormuz-ending-sanctions

Trump drove Iranian leaders to their knees: 7 reasons we should be very happy about US-Israeli successes and this ceasefire — if it’s strongly enforced

https://allisraelnews.com/trump-drove-iranian-leaders-to-their-knees-7-reasons-we-should-be-very-happy-about-us-israeli-successes-and-this-ceasefire

A Closer Look at Iran’s 10 Demands—and Which the U.S. Might Accept

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/a-closer-look-at-irans-10-demandsand-which-the-u-s-might-accept-c0148284

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter. In this special episode, Joel sits down with Shannon Bream, the anchor of Fox News Sunday and author of the New York Times bestseller, Nothing Is Impossible with God: 11 Heroes, One God, Endless Lessons in Overcoming. As Israel and the Middle East face war and uncertainty during Passover and Easter, Shannon shares her inspiring journey through personal suffering and chronic pain—offering hope for anyone facing seemingly impossible challenges. Together, Joel and Shannon explore the enduring lessons of faith from biblical heroes like Moses and Jesus, discussing how God’s strength meets us in our weakest moments. If life feels overwhelming or you doubt that hope is possible, today’s conversation is just for you. Stay tuned for honest stories, practical encouragement, and a reminder that nothing is impossible with God.

(00:02) Finding hope in tough times.
(06:48) Sharing personal struggles and faith.
(09:07) Living with chronic eye pain.
(14:41) Moses' early life and rescue.
(19:26) Moses doubts and accepts the calling.
(23:09) Reflecting on Jesus' challenges.
(26:00) Understanding Jesus and His disciples.
(29:37) Trusting God's plan.
(31:01) Walking where Jesus walked.

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Bible verse of the day:
Matthew 19:26. With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.
Prayer Request:
Pray for Shannon Bream and her husband, Sheldon, that God would continue to use their personal testimonies of suffering and faith to bring hope and encouragement to millions around the world through this book and in her other platforms.
Pray for all those who are walking through seasons of chronic pain, illness, fear, or loss. The stories of Moses, Jesus, and the other heroes in Shannon's book would remind them that God sees them, hears them, and can carry them through.
Pray for the people of Israel, Iran, and the greater Middle East, that even in the middle of war and uncertainty, the gospel would advance and that many would encounter the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Related Episodes:
Inside Passover: Spiritual Strength Amid War in Israel #357
How Local Churches in Israel Bring Hope and Practical Help #344
Stories of Faith and Resilience in Crisis from Inside the Epicenter #341
Victor Kalisher - Breaking Down Barriers and Bringing Scripture to Israelis #339

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