On this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with Raymond Ibrahim, an ancient history scholar, author, and speaker as he talks about how the narrative around the crusades and Islam has been corrupted over time.
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A New Apologetic to Muslims with Matt Bennett
Effective evangelism to Muslims requires a new apologetic. Matt Bennett joins The Missions Podcast this week.
Christians Provide a Hopeful Alternative to Islam
In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, we dig into the podcast archives for an insightful conversation with Matthew Bennett about Islam and how to engage Muslims and other religious texts.
The Persecuted Church in Iran with Lana Silk
How can the Iranian church survive amid intense persecution? Lana Silk from Transform Iran explains how Christianity is still growing in Iran.
It Costs Iranians Something to Follow Christ
This week’s episode features Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, as she talks about the current spiritual climate in Iran and how the Iranian church is growing despite intense persecution.
Israel, Palestine, and the Gospel
What is happening to Christians in Israel and the Palestinian territories right now, and what does the current war mean in terms of the advance of the gospel? In this episode, Alex and Scott wrestle Hamasâ bloody attacks on Israel and the ensuing conflict from a biblical worldview. As mentioned in the show, you canContinue reading “Israel, Palestine, and the Gospel”
Muslims and the Adopting Love of God With Joe Allen – #FTC22
What does the doctrine of adoption have to do with reaching Muslims for Christ? Dr. Joe Allen explains the connection. Joe Allen serves as Assistant Professor of Missions at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He wrote his dissertation on âSoteriological Adoption for Muslim Evangelism: Engaging Muslims with the Trinitarian Love of God.â Watch the video versionContinue reading “Muslims and the Adopting Love of God With Joe Allen – #FTC22”
The Stranger on Our Shore With Joshua Sherif
Watch the video version of this episode here. Joshua Sherif grew up Muslim, escaped from Egypt, and found Christ in the US. In The Stranger at Our Shore, he shares his remarkable testimony, Chicago pastor Joshua Sherif calls the Western Church to reconsider the plight of the modern day sojourners in our landâthe strangers atContinue reading “The Stranger on Our Shore With Joshua Sherif”
T4G22: Matt Bennett on the Qurâan and the Christian
How do Muslims think? What should Christians know about the Qurâan? And how is any of that helpful in missions? Our friend Matt Bennett, Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University, returns to talk about his new book, The Qurâan and the Christian, in this exclusive interview recorded live at Together for theContinue reading “T4G22: Matt Bennett on the Qurâan and the Christian”
Sent From Zambia to South Asia: Joshua Bowman Explains
What is it like being sent out from a Zambian church as an American missionary to serve in a Hindu context? Joshua Bowman of Cedarville University shares his unique story. Joshua Bowman holds a Ph.D. in Missiology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University. He served withContinue reading “Sent From Zambia to South Asia: Joshua Bowman Explains”
Afghanistan, Islam, and Missions: Matt Bennett Joins
Whatâs happening in Afghanistan isnât just politicalâitâs spiritual. This week, Matt Bennett of Cedarville University examines the crisis from a missionary perspective. Dr. Matthew Bennett joined the faculty at Cedarville University in fall 2017 after serving and living in North Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Most recently he wrote 40 Questions About Islam. Hear our previewContinue reading “Afghanistan, Islam, and Missions: Matt Bennett Joins”
Exposing and Fixing Pragmatism in Movements
We hear stories of explosive growth through rapid-reproduction techniques like disciple-making movements (DMM)/church-planting movements (CPM) from various parts of the world. Are all of these stories true? Is pragmatism driving some missionaries? This week, we talk to Brad, a missionary from South Asia, who shares his first-hand perspective seeing pragmatic methods in action and howContinue reading “Exposing and Fixing Pragmatism in Movements”
How to Share Christ With Muslims During Ramadan: Matt Bennett Speaks
Evangelism is hard. How can Christians share the gospel with Muslims during Ramadan? Should missionaries in Islamic lands adopt the spiritual practices of their neighbors? Matt Bennett, author and professor, shares his experience from ministering in the Middle East. Dr. Matthew Bennett joined the faculty at Cedarville University in fall 2017 after serving and living in NorthContinue reading “How to Share Christ With Muslims During Ramadan: Matt Bennett Speaks”
The Dangers of Insider Bible Translations: The Arlington Statement
Scripture calls Jesus Christ the Son of God and the Lamb slain for sinners. These glorious names run directly counter to the sensibilities of those belonging religions including Islam and Hinduism. Should Bible translators soften these words and concepts to contextualize Godâs word? The framers of the recently-published Arlington Statement on Bible Translation say no.Continue reading “The Dangers of Insider Bible Translations: The Arlington Statement”
Tragedy in Beirut and What It Means for Missions: Pierre Houssney Speaks
On August 4, 2020, the worldâs eyes were glued on Beirut, Lebanon as two fatal explosions in a major urban center caused at least 171 deaths, 6,000 injuries, rocked social media, and left an estimated 300,000 people homeless. Pierre Rashad Houssney is Middle East and North Africa Regional Director for Horizons International, based in Beirut,Continue reading “Tragedy in Beirut and What It Means for Missions: Pierre Houssney Speaks”
Dr. Robin Hadaway on Reaching Folk Muslims
What is the difference between folk Islam and orthodox Islamâor folk religion in general and any other major religionâand how can Christians meaningfully present Christ in a context of traditional spiritism? Dr. Robin D. Hadaway joins us this week to unravel these complex missiological questions. Dr. Hadaway is professor of missions at Midwestern Baptist TheologicalContinue reading “Dr. Robin Hadaway on Reaching Folk Muslims”
Godâs Law or Sharia? 40 Questions About Islam With Matt Bennett
How can Christians with a high view of Godâs moral law in the Old Testament address the apologetics challenged posed by the Islamic doctrine of sharia? Thatâs one of a number of thought-provoking questions tackled by Matt Bennett this week as he connects with Scott and Alex about his newest book, 40 Questions About Islam.Continue reading “Godâs Law or Sharia? 40 Questions About Islam With Matt Bennett”
Soleimani, Iran, and the Gospel
The death of Qasem Soleimani. Coronavirus. The shooting down of Ukrainian flight PS752. Iran has been in the news a lot lately, but itâs critical that Christians look beyond the headlines. How are Iranians and Persians worldwide processing these eventsâand what are the implications for the spread of the gospel among Shia Muslims? This week,Continue reading “Soleimani, Iran, and the Gospel”
Insider Movements: Definitions and Dangers With Matthew Bennett
Can you identify as âsocio-culturally Muslimâ while still following Christâand making disciples? That question lies at the heart of the Insider Movement methodology. In this episode, Matt Bennett joins to offer definitions and explain the dangers of the Insider Movement and provide practical guidance for pastors and missionaries navigating these controversial waters. Dr. Matthew BennettContinue reading “Insider Movements: Definitions and Dangers With Matthew Bennett”
Are Honor and Shame the Keys to Cross-Cultural Evangelism?
In the West, we tend to think in terms of law, justice, guilt, and innocence. Our gospel presentation naturally picks up this flavor. But in many Eastern cultures, honor and shame are the dominant valuesâand in tribal contexts, itâs fear and power that take center stage. Has the Western church focused too much on aContinue reading “Are Honor and Shame the Keys to Cross-Cultural Evangelism?”
Fouad Masri on What Christians Get Wrong About Reaching Muslims
What is it like for a Christian living in the Middle East? What do believers usually get wrong about Islam and how to share Christ with Muslims? These questions are especially pressing during the month of Ramadan. This week Fouad Masri shares his personal conversion account and weighs in on these issues. Author and lecturerContinue reading “Fouad Masri on What Christians Get Wrong About Reaching Muslims”
Muslim Refugees Meeting Christ: Darren Carlson on âJesus in Athensâ Documentary
Are all the accounts of miraculous conversions among Muslim refugees true? What is unique about Athens, Greece amidst the ongoing people displacements in the Middle East? And what can U.S. churches learn from the hospitality and evangelistic zeal of Greek Christians? In this episode, Scott and Alex invited Darren Carlson to weigh in and takeContinue reading “Muslim Refugees Meeting Christ: Darren Carlson on âJesus in Athensâ Documentary”
Micah Fries: What Christians Should Know About Islam in North America
The presence of Islam in North America is still a lightning-rod issue, even 17 years after 9/11. This week we return to the topic of how Christians can engage their Muslim immigrant and refugee neighborsâand wade through the complicated waters of related political issuesâin a way that is biblical and missional. We consulted a newContinue reading “Micah Fries: What Christians Should Know About Islam in North America”
Church Planting in the Middle East Through Business as Mission
The early 2000âs wasnât a prime time for Americans visiting the Middle East. But thatâs when our guest, the son of a Kansas farmer, found himself called to the mission field in an undeniable way. On todayâs episode, he shares stories of death-defying ministry to mullahs and how God used his ministry to plant theContinue reading “Church Planting in the Middle East Through Business as Mission”
How Iranâs Underground Church Is Miraculously Growing
Announcement: Itâs the showâs first birthday! As a way of thanking our loyal listeners, weâre giving away some great, free books and spiffy, new ABWE swag. Click here for details and to enter our drawing. The Islamic revolution of the 1970âs plunged Iran into a state of political and spiritual darkness, but Godâs kingdom hasnâtContinue reading “How Iranâs Underground Church Is Miraculously Growing”
What Is Life Really Like in a 99.9% Muslim Country?
What does it look like to meet physical needs, share Christ, and risk persecution to serve in a 99.9% Islamic country? Two anonymous, female ABWE missionaries in North Africa join us over the phone to share from their experiences in tilling the soil, building trust, avoiding security risks, and praying that God gradually opens heartsContinue reading “What Is Life Really Like in a 99.9% Muslim Country?”
Serving Christ in Suffering: Jenn DeKryger on Togo and the Loss of Todd DeKryger
In 2016, Todd DeKryger, surgeon and medical missionary to Togo in West Africa, died in Cologne, Germany, where he had been evacuated to receive treatment for illness contracted in Africa. His wife, Jennifer, was by his sideâand he left behind four young boys. In the time since, God has used grief, brokenness, and suffering toContinue reading “Serving Christ in Suffering: Jenn DeKryger on Togo and the Loss of Todd DeKryger”
Zane Pratt: Are Explosive Disciple-Making Movements Really Healthy?
Youâve probably heard that Muslims are coming to Christ throughout the Islamic world in record numbers, many of them prompted by dreams and visions. Perhaps youâve also heard of related disciple-making movements and church-planting movements that report exponential multiplication of converts and fledgling churches. But whatâs the real story behind these stats, and are these explosive growth movements really healthy and biblical? Zane Pratt joins us today to answer.
How Should Christians Engage Other Religious Texts?
Should Christians read books the Qurâanâand if so, how? What about other religious texts? To help us answer those questions, we asked is Matthew Bennett, an experienced missionary who served in the Middle East, now instructor of missions and theology at Cedarville University.
Suffering and Sovereignty in the Rohingya Crisis
You’ve probably heard of the plight of the Rohingya peopleâan unreached, Muslim people group forced out of Myanmar and into Bangladesh. But you probably haven’t heard about the Christian workers on the ground whom God has sovereignly positioned to impact them at such a time as this. It’s a story of redemption that only God can write.
Dan DeWitt on Apologetics, Missions, and Suffering
Do all missionaries need to know apologetics? Some say yes, plenty say no. We invited our friend Dan DeWitt, an expert on the topic, to answer.
How Much Contextualization Is Too Much?
Today in missions thereâs a lot of talk about contextualization. The âC scaleâ developed by John Travis makes a case for so-called insider movementsâprofessing believers in the Islamic world who follow Jesus, yet remain culturally and religiously Muslim. Is that biblical? How can we adapt the gospel to new culturesâand how far is too far?