What happens after tragedy strikes?

In this powerful episode, Marnix van Ede shares the story behind ZAKA, Israel’s volunteer emergency response organization known for handling some of the most difficult scenes imaginable.

From terror attacks to natural disasters, ZAKA volunteers step into chaos to save lives and honor the dead.

Marnix also reflects on his own journey - from growing up in the Netherlands to encountering God in Israel and eventually serving alongside Jewish volunteers after October 7th.

This conversation offers a deeply human look at Israel, trauma, resilience, and the sacred responsibility of caring for people even in their final moments.

• ZAKA exists to save lives and honor the dignity of the dead
• October 7th created unprecedented trauma for volunteers
• Jewish tradition places immense value on every human life
• Israel consistently sends aid teams worldwide during disasters
• Trauma recovery and resilience are now essential parts of ZAKA’s mission
• The media narrative about Israel often ignores its humanitarian work
• Christians can play a meaningful role by coming, witnessing, and standing alongside Israel

00:00 – Introduction and what ZAKA means 03:00 – Marnix’s journey from the Netherlands to Israel 07:00 – Discovering faith in the land of Israel 11:00 – The mission and philosophy behind ZAKA 15:00 – Caring for victims after October 7th 20:00 – Trauma, PTSD, and the resilience unit 24:00 – Responding to disasters around the world 28:00 – Israel’s humanitarian heart 32:00 – Media narratives versus reality 36:00 – A message to the Church 40:00 – Final reflections and encouragement

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To learn more about ZAKA and support their emergency response and humanitarian work worldwide, visit:

• https://zakaworld.org
• https://zaka.org.il

You can also follow their ongoing efforts helping victims of terror attacks, disasters, and humanitarian crises around the world.