The Land of Promise: Judea & Samaria with Dr Petra Heldt

In this week’s Insight, Pastor Torp welcomes Dr Petra Heldt, a highly respected German theologian who has lived in Jerusalem for many years and has served since 1990 as Secretary General of the Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel.

In this thoughtful and deeply informed conversation, Dr Heldt explores why Judea and Samaria hold such central importance in Jewish religious thought today. These regions are widely understood as the spiritual and historical heartland of the Jewish people—the very places where the biblical narrative unfolded and where God’s covenantal promises to the patriarchs were first given.

Drawing on decades of theological research, historical insight, and personal experience living in Israel, Dr Heldt helps viewers understand the biblical foundations of the land, its role in Jewish faith, and why it continues to carry profound spiritual significance in the present day. She also reflects on how these biblical roots shape contemporary discussions surrounding Israel and faith.

This episode offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the foremost theological minds within the Christian Zionist movement today, presenting the topic with depth, clarity, and respect.