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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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”
Are We âUnhingedâ? What Genocide, Assassination, and Other Current News Means for Missions
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the headlines that are shaping our world and explore how they intersect with the Great Commission. From the UN’s warning of a âgreat fractureâ to geopolitical tensions between Canada and India, we ask: What does this mean for the spread of the gospel? We also shed lightContinue reading “Are We âUnhingedâ? What Genocide, Assassination, and Other Current News Means for Missions”
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”
When Doors Close: Carol Ghattas on Changing Course in Missions
Sometimes doors close in missions. Visas are revoked, governments change policy, or unrest breaks out and endangers expats. How should missionaries respond to these changes? This week we talk to Carol Ghattas about her latest book When Doors Close: Changing Course in Missions Without Losing Your Way. With over thirty years in missions, Carol GhattasContinue reading “When Doors Close: Carol Ghattas on Changing Course in Missions”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Gift of Singleness in Missions: an Interview With Lina AbuJamra
Singleness can feel like a death sentence for someâbut for women like Lina AbuJamra, itâs a gift to be stewarded. How can God use singles on the mission field? Lina weighs in and shares her perspective as a Lebanese-American physician currently involved in Bible teaching and medical missions to Syrian refugees.
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.