Youth Worker On Fire Podcast

In this powerful interview episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Haji, a survivor of the October 7 Nova Festival attack, to hear his remarkable story of survival, faith, intuition, and choosing life after unimaginable trauma. Recorded on location during the Ambassadors Summit in Israel, Haji shares his journey—from his background in Israeli media and government, his experience of the Nova Festival attack, to the moments where his instincts, quick decisions, and what he credits as God's guidance helped save his life. In this emotional and deeply human conversation, you'll hear about: • How Haji felt something was "off" even before the festival began • The moment the morning sky filled with rockets • Why he left a shelter just minutes before it became a tragic site • How hundreds of people escaped together across open fields • What survival mode feels like in real life • The long road of healing, grief, and processing trauma • Why he chose to travel the world sharing his story instead of