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Making Disciples Among Refugees in the Levant - Part 2
Listen in on this inspiring interview with John, who has been sharing the hope of Christ with refugees for over a decade in the Levant. He has many valuable insights to share from his fruitful discipleship ministry to refugees from Muslim, Christian, and Sabean backgrounds.
Making Disciples Among Refugees in the Levant - Part 1
Listen in on this inspiring interview with John, who has been sharing the hope of Christ with refugees for over a decade in the Levant. He has many valuable insights to share from his fruitful discipleship ministry to refugees from Muslim, Christian, and Sabean backgrounds.
From Holland to Beirut: A Young Missionary Couple's Journey - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Jan and Clasina, a young missionary couple from the Netherlands who have been serving in Lebanon since 2020 among refugees. In this segment, they talk more about what God is doing in Lebanon and lessons and insights they've learned along the way.
From Holland to Beirut: A Young Missionary Couple's Journey - Part 1
Meet Jan and Clasina, an inspiring, young missionary couple from the Netherlands who moved to Lebanon in 2020 to serve and minister to refugees. In this conversation with Rashidah, they will discuss the steps that led them to Beirut, as well as some of the challenges and blessings they've experienced there. FYI: This interview was recorded in the spring of 2024 before the War in Gaza started to really spill over into Lebanon. For now, Jan and Clasina, like many other missionaries in the region, have had to leave the country, at least temporarily, until the situation there calms down.
Ali's Story of Loss and Hope in Northern Nigeria - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Brother Ali from northern Nigeria as he talks about challenges and valuable lessons from his personal ministry journey.
Ali's Story of Loss and Hope in Northern Nigeria - Part 1
Listen to this insightful conversation with Brother Ali, who describes his life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria before and after the rise of Boko Haram and the plight of Christians there. His personal experiences with radical Islam include the unfortunate murder of his father in 2022 and his years serving as a pastor and teacher. Ali is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves on the staff of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam there.
The Surprising Link Between Abuse, Trauma, and Islam - Part 2
Listen to this important conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. Sexual abuse is prevalent in the Muslim world, just as it is globally, and many Muslims around us suffer from its trauma in secret. Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed professional clinical counselor, share insights that could shed light on how our Muslim friends and neighbors view themselves, God, and religion.
The Surprising Link Between Abuse, Trauma, and Islam - Part 1
Listen to this important conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. Sexual abuse is prevalent in the Muslim world, just as it is globally, and many Muslims around us suffer from its trauma in secret. Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed professional clinical counselor, share insights that could shed light on how our Muslim friends and neighbors view themselves, God, and religion.
The Power of Bible Storytelling in Evangelism - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares tips for how to incorporate storytelling into our everyday conversations with Muslims and other non-believers and more.
The Power of Bible Storytelling in Evangelism - Part 1
Listen in on Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares his firsthand experiences with the impact of sharing Bible stories with Muslims—as a missionary in Africa, as well as here in the US.
Serving Christ in the Shadow of Terrorism in Northern Nigeria - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Brother Amos from northern Nigeria, as they discuss evangelism to Muslims and the challenges of pastoring amidst the terrorism of Boko Haram.
Serving Christ in the Shadow of Terrorism in Northern Nigeria - Part 1
Listen to Brother Amos, a pastor from Muslim-dominant northern Nigeria, speak about the rise of Boko Haram and his own journey in ministry and compassion towards Muslims. He is a Ph.D. student in World Religions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves on the staff of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam there.
An Unexpected Adventure - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Horst and Petra as they talk about reaching out to Muslims and mobilizing Christians in Europe.
An Unexpected Adventure - Part 1
Listen in on Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Horst and Petra, who are part of our European Crescent Project staff. Their journey with God has been an unexpected adventure from Germany to Ecuador to Scotland–far beyond their comfort zone but full of God's grace and faithfulness!
Understanding the War in Gaza - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Fouad Masri, founder and president of Crescent Project, on the conflict in Gaza. In this segment, they discuss what the Qur'an says about jihad and the Jews and some reflections on how we should pray and respond as Christians. You can read Crescent Project's official statement on the conflict here.
Understanding the War in Gaza - Part 1
Listen as Fouad Masri, founder and president of Crescent Project, shares some important historical and religious insights on the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
An Iranian Story of War, Loss, and Redemption - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Keivan Tehrani, an Iranian-American pastor and Muslim-background believer, as he tells the amazing story of the Persian church, both past and present.
An Iranian Story of War, Loss, and Redemption - Part 1
Listen as Keivan Tehrani, an Iranian-American Muslim-background believer, tells the compelling story of his family's journey to the US and his journey to Christ. He currently serves as the Global Compassion Pastor at Westgate Church in California and has preached the Gospel in over 25 countries.
From Death to Life: Brother Shapoor's Journey - Part 2
Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Shapoor, an Iranian believer from a Muslim background, as he shares insights about Islam and evangelism to Muslims. He is the founder of Operation Promises, a ministry that has been faithfully serving refugees since 2010 in Liverpool, England, as well as partnering with churches across Europe and training Christians in the Near East.
From Death to Life: Brother Shapoor's Journey - Part 1
Listen to the amazing story of Shapoor, an Iranian believer from a Muslim background who came to faith in Christ in the UK as a refugee. He is the founder of Operation Promises, a ministry that has been faithfully serving refugees since 2010 in Liverpool, England, as well as partnering with churches across Europe and training Christians in the Near East.