Youth Worker On Fire Podcast

In this interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down in Jerusalem with Maor, an Israeli husband, father, and lifelong military reservist, to hear a deeply personal story of service, sacrifice, and hope. Maor shares what life has been like since October 7, when he was called back into reserve duty—eventually serving nearly 600 days over two years, far beyond what is normally required. In this honest conversation, he describes the emotional weight of leaving his family, the uncertainty of those early days, and what it means to protect your home while still longing for peace. This episode offers youth pastors, volunteers, educators, and parents a rare, human perspective on: • What it feels like to be called into service with no clear end date • How fear, uncertainty, and responsibility collide in moments of crisis • The unseen humanitarian work soldiers carried out during the conflict • Living and serving alongside people of different faiths and backgrounds • Why most families simply want pe