Jerusalem Dateline
Hosted by CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, who has led the Jerusalem bureau for more than 25 years, Jerusalem Dateline brings viewers on-the-ground reporting from one of the most explosive and spiritually significant regions in the world. Broadcast from Jerusalem, the program offers a biblical lens on the daily events shaping Israel, the Middle East, and the world today. Alongside Mitchell, the Jerusalem bureau team includes Middle East Deputy Bureau Chief Julie Stahl, a veteran correspondent and Hebrew speaker with more than two decades of experience covering Israel; Political Analyst John Waage, a longtime resident of Israel with 30 years' experience covering the Middle East and Israeli politics, and Correspondent Joshua Swanson, whose beat includes archaeological discoveries, stories of Israeli innovation, and emerging developments across the region. Together, this team delivers clear, fact-based journalism rooted in faith, helping viewers understand not only what is happening across the Middle East but why these events matter in light of Scripture, prophecy, and God's enduring promises to His people.
- 2011-2026
- 16 seasons
- CBN
- News
Hosted by CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, who has led the Jerusalem bureau for more than 25 years, Jerusalem Dateline brings viewers on-the-ground reporting from one of the most explosive and spiritually significant regions in the world. Broadcast from Jerusalem, the program offers a biblical lens on the daily events shaping Israel, the Middle East, and the world today. Alongside Mitchell, the Jerusalem bureau team includes Middle East Deputy Bureau Chief Julie Stahl, a veteran correspondent and Hebrew speaker with more than two decades of experience covering Israel; Political Analyst John Waage, a longtime resident of Israel with 30 years' experience covering the Middle East and Israeli politics, and Correspondent Joshua Swanson, whose beat includes archaeological discoveries, stories of Israeli innovation, and emerging developments across the region. Together, this team delivers clear, fact-based journalism rooted in faith, helping viewers understand not only what is happening across the Middle East but why these events matter in light of Scripture, prophecy, and God's enduring promises to His people.
Season 16 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
One College Student's Journey out of Indoctrination
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
The U.S./Israel war with Iran enters the seventh month. From pro-Palestine protester to Israel-supporter - one student's remarkable journey. Biblical countdown - one prophecy teacher says the signs are converging - and the church needs to be ready.
Episode 2
Trump Warns Iran: Another Major Attack Could Come Any Time
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Iran strikes U.S. bases in Kuwait as President Trump promises retaliation, while Israel holds the line in Gaza. We examine Israel's resilient economy amid mounting BDS pressure, and pro-Israel influencer Emily Schrader joins us to discuss rising antisemitism, the plight of Christians in Iran, and the threat of Iranian jihadism.