The May 2011 First Friday broadcast of The Connection featured an interview with Joel Rosenberg by Pastor Skip Heitzig. Rosenberg, a New York Times best-selling author of five novels, has engaged audiences all over the world with his in-depth knowledge of biblical prophecy combined with a vast awareness of Middle East affairs. As a communications advisor, Joel has worked with a number of U.S. and Israeli leaders, including Steve Forbes, Rush Limbaugh, Natan Sharansky, and Benjamin Netanyahu. He discussed current events in the Middle East, the upcoming Epicenter Conference in Israel, and the the non-profit educational and charitable organization The Joshua Fund.