Best Dr Alfonse Javed Podcasts (2024)

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#105. Offering HOPE to NYC and the World 39:30

18h ago39:30

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Pastor Drew Hyun, HOPE Church NYC, shares the unique challenges of leading and pastoring in urban settings as well as the importance of emotionally healthy leaders. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What is Emotionally Healthy Discipleship? New City Network (of Churches) Five Values Unique needs and challenges faced by urban ministers ABOUT THE GUEST: Drew Hyun i…

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#104. Uncovering Revelation: It's About Erasing the Division Between Heaven and Earth 25:13

17d ago25:13

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Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller, an Anglican author, pastor, and professor, discusses interpreting the book of Revelation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Purpose of the book Revelation Discussing Revelation with Muslim background people Focus on "Who is Jesus?" ABOUT THE GUEST: Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller was born in Montana and grew up in Colorado and Puebla …

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#103. Uncovering Revelation: It's in the Old Testament Code 26:33

1M ago26:33

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Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller, an Anglican author, pastor, and professor, discusses interpreting the book of Revelation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Genre of Revelation and Its Importance Old Testament and Revelation link Host's & Guest's Interpretation Example ABOUT THE GUEST: Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller was born in Montana and grew up in Colorado and Pu…

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#102. Uncomfortable Conversations "At the Cross" 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Temeko Richardson, a seasoned Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, is known for her inspirational films that combine business acumen with artistic vision, earning her eight awards. Her latest film is "At the Cross." About film: At the Cross WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Embracing different types of people in the church Keeping the focus on Biblical teach…

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#101. What Righteous People Do is Make the Sacrifice 23:07

2M ago23:07

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Henry O. Arnold III releases a new book, "The Mercy Seat," the first volume of "The Urban Chronicles" series. Henry O Arnold III's website WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Identifying with people and their needs Art and literature as a call to action How to start ministering to the unhoused population ABOUT THE GUEST: Henry's career as an actor and author spans …

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#100. Art Gives Us a Sense of God's Heart 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Henry O. Arnold III releases a new book, "The Mercy Seat," the first volume of "The Urban Chronicles" series. Henry O Arnold III's website WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Importance of talking about conflict & dichotomy Jesus came to give us His heart so that we can reflect His heart to the world Willingness to sacrifice ABOUT THE GUEST: Henry's career as an ac…

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#99. Bloom Where God Plants You 32:30

3M ago32:30

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Quilen Blackwell is the president and co-founder of the Chicago Eco House, whose mission is to train inner city youth in sustainable social enterprises to alleviate poverty. The Chicago Eco House’s signature program is Southside Blooms, an off-grid flower farm youth social enterprise where participants convert vacant lots into commercial flower far…

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#98. Estate Planning: You Can't Take It With You 40:38

3M ago40:38

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Natisha Matthews, an ordained elder and attorney, shares about the importance of estate planning for Christians, particularly in the urban community. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Cost of not planning for your estate (even if you think you don't have anything) What are wills, power of attorney, health care proxy? Mindset for estate planning ABOUT THE GUEST: R…

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#97. Family on Mission to the Muslim Community 32:37

4M ago32:37

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David ministers among Muslim immigrants in a major US city. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Ramadan affects outreach Sharing the gospel more effectively Practical steps in cross-culture ministry ABOUT THE GUEST: David and his family serve as the Strategy Coordinator and unit on the Global Gates West African Team. Though they have a specific people group foc…

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#96. Meet Them Where They're At 21:28

4M ago21:28

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David ministers among Muslim immigrants in a major US city. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Being a missionary in your own backyard Connecting with immigrant people groups Common barriers in cross-culture contact ABOUT THE GUEST: David and his family serve as the Strategy Coordinator and unit on the Global Gates West African Team. Though they have a specific pe…

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#95. What's Needed to Shepherd a Church Through Change? 21:05

5M ago21:05

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Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the pastor of Highpoint Bible Church in the Bronx, NY. He shares his journey in shepherding a church through leadership and theological changes. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Preach the Word Patience and Grace Apologetics and Care ABOUT THE GUEST: Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the teaching pastor of Highpoint Bible Church in The …

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#94. The Journey from "Truth" to TRUTH 44:57

5M ago44:57

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Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the pastor of Highpoint Bible Church in the Bronx, NY. He shares his journey in discovering the Biblical truths that moved him from denominational theology to denominational theology. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to Search for Answers Big God Theology Letting God be True ABOUT THE GUEST: Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the tea…

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#93. Is the House Still on Fire? Jumpstarting the Conversation about Race in the Local American Congregation 34:35

6M ago34:35

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Pastor Isaac Adams explores how the local congregation might faithfully respond to their local community about deep-seated and lingering racial strife. Regardless of the headlines and from a pastoral perspective, he invites Christians to engage in prayerful, truthful conversations about race — gospel hope-filled conversations that glorify God, are …

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#92. Celebrating Christmas with an Easter Perspective 19:11

7M ago19:11

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Dr Alfonse Javed, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Metuchen, shares a Christmas message on Jesus, God's Message of Love. Only by celebrating Christmas with an Easter perspective do we experience how Jesus, God’s message of love is what angels said on the first Christmas, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is ple…

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#91. Churches Embracing Change: It Starts With the Leader 33:07

7M ago33:07

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Pastor Mark Lee sharing on pastoring a church to change and grow in a culturally diverse community. Churches are declining in the United States. What can be done to replant and grow a declining church? Pastor Mark Lee has served at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church since 2019. He is leading his congregation in embracing and engaging the ethn…

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#90. Churches Embracing Change: Ethnic & Cultural Diversity 33:16

8M ago33:16

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Pastor Mark Lee sharing on pastoring a church to change and grow in a culturally diverse community. Churches are declining in the United States. What can be done to replant and grow a declining church? Pastor Mark Lee has served at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church since 2019. He is leading his congregation in embracing and engaging the ethn…

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#89. The Key to Understanding Prophecy About Israel 31:04

8M ago31:04

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Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum discusses Israelology — a key to understanding prophecy and Jesus' earthly ministry. The systematic study of Israel also provides context for understanding the rapture, end times and Jesus' second coming. Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum unpacks Jesus' example of leadership and what that means for modern day discipleship. Bonus Conte…

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#88. A Woman's Place is in the ... 25:27

9M ago25:27

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Pastor Peter Pendell re-thinks women and their calling and role in complementarian Christian ministry. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Has the evangelical Christian community reflected Jesus' attitude about women? Complementarian vs Egalitarian (definitions, limitations, strengths, and weaknesses) Women in Ministry (ordination, leadership, teaching, authority a…

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#87. MALESTROM Part 2: Jesus' Model for Men is Countercultural 21:45

9M ago21:45

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MALESTROM: men lose sight of who God created them to be. God's design for men is countercultural. Book Link: Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The church has veered off from Jesus' model of manhood Authority vs Responsibility The Christian life is bigger than Sunday morning ABOUT THE GUEST: Carolyn …

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#86. MALESTROM Part 1: Jesus' Model for Men is Countercultural 31:10

9M ago31:10

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MALESTROM: men lose sight of who God created them to be. God's design for men is countercultural. Book Link: Malestrom: How Jesus Dismantles Patriarchy and Redefines Manhood WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Patriarchy as seen in the Bible Jesus as the model for manhood Examples of Transformation ABOUT THE GUEST: Carolyn Custis James is an award winning author wh…

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#85. Complete Transformation in Addiction Recovery 35:13

10M ago35:13

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Alex Willis is the Intake Coordinator for Brooklyn Teen Challenge. His main objective is to introduce broken people to Jesus, get them enrolled into the Brooklyn Teen Challenge program, and help them cultivate a life free from addiction. Brooklyn Teen Challenge WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: A typical day in the program 3 phase approach to recovery Transition …

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#84. Establishing Legitimacy for Missionaries 40:54

10M ago40:54

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Establishing Legitimacy for Missionaries Legality vs Legitimacy of Missionaries in Foreign Countries Steve Schirmer is the President of Silk Road Catalyst, a ministry family committed to ending gospel deprivation, ensuring all peoples in all places have gospel access. Legitimacy in Missions Matters Book Link WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Equipping local popul…

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#83. Supporting Our Missionaries Well is Not Just Financial 28:37

11M ago28:37

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David Thomae, the Director of Mission to the World's Member Care Department shares about caring for our missionaries well. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Proactive ways to support missionaries Varying missionary needs in urban or rural contexts How to build relationships of care ABOUT THE GUEST: David and Jan Thomae work with Mission to the World’s Member Care…

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#82. Rediscovering the Early Church's Vision for Global Missions 45:41

12M ago45:41

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Pastor Matt Burden on rediscovering the early church's vision for global missions and what today's church can learn from that. His new book is Missionary Motivations: Challenges from the Early Church IN THIS PODCAST, How did the New Testament churches do missions? New Testament Missiology and Impact on the 21st Century Church Practical Evangelism M…

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#81. Innovative Funding Options to Support Global Missions 49:59

1y ago49:59

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Tim Welch — a veteran missionary — has researched some of the inventive ways missions is funded in the Majority World. For decades, he served with SIM in Cote d'Ivoire. But, he makes a case for missionaries relying on more than once source of funding. He outlines several ways churches around the world fund missions from his recently released book, …

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#80. Unreached People Groups in North American Cities 27:45

1y ago27:45

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Bud Houston, a Hub Leader for Global Gates, shares his passion to reach unreached people who are living in cities in Canada and the USA. He offers four action steps, a starting point for urban churches and organizations to get involved. He is also the Director of Research for UPG North America and host of the Let’s Talk Diaspora Podcast. WHAT YOU'L…

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#79. Churches Can Keep NYC Kids Out of Foster Care 31:38

1y ago31:38

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Mark Atkinson serves as the Area Director for Care Portal in NYC which helps churches serve vulnerable children and families in their own communities. Young people who've been in foster care are at high risk of being trafficked, incarcerated, homeless and having their own children go into foster care. Plus, only 8% are likely to graduate from high …

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#78. Decoding Cities and Stewarding the Gospel among Urban Dwellers - Part 2 44:54

1y ago44:54

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Tiffany Owens Reed unpacks how suburbs, towns and cities can impact their inhabitants. She talks about how understanding the way a city works can impact ministry, allowing churches to better serve their congregants and steward their neighborhoods. She also reveals how churches can better reflect the incarnational gospel where life happens in the da…

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#77. Decoding Cities and Stewarding the Gospel among Urban Dwellers 37:10

1y ago37:10

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Tiffany Owens Reed unpacks how suburbs, towns and cities can impact their inhabitants. She talks about how understanding the way a city works can impact ministry, allowing churches to better serve their congregants and steward their neighborhoods. She also reveals how churches can better reflect the incarnational gospel where life happens in the da…

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#76. Social Media as a Way to Communicate the Gospel 39:18

1y ago39:18

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Josh Collins serves with Global Gates. Having completed social media training just before pandemic-related lockdowns, he was prepared to communicate the gospel online. He shares some of the big differences between social media outreach and being in person. Plus, he offers ways you or your church can meaningfully communicate the gospel on line. WHAT…

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#75. Unity Across Denominations, Punjabi Christians Sing Psalms 1:13:45

1y ago1:13:45

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Dr. Yousaf Sadiq shares the uniqueness of the Punjabi Psalms -- a successful example of contextualizing scripture for a culture with strong oral traditions. Collectively known as Zabur, these songs are an interdenominational source of strength. They unify Punjabi Christians who are often persecuted as a religious minority in Pakistan. Dr. Sadiq has…

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#74. Ways for Christians to Engage Culture in Multireligious Settings 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

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Dr. Bill Merrifield worked cross-culturally in Beirut, Lebanon for 17 years while his family grew. Considering how faithful Christians can think critically and engage the culture without compromise, he breaks down different ways that honor the gospel. He currently serves as the Vice President of Engagement for IDEAS. Dr. Merrifield maintains a blog…

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#73. The Gospel and the LGBTQ+ Community—Going Beyond Theological Debates 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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Elizabeth Black is the co-founder of Kaleidoscope, a ministry dedicated to “Providing LGBTQ+ people opportunities to engage with tangible expressions of Christ” and joining the Spirit of God where He is already at work among LGBTQ+ folks in NYC. She shares some surprises and challenges in reaching out to the LGBTQ+ community, contextualizing the go…

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#72. Hospitality and Showing the Love of Jesus 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

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Rebeca Castillo felt at home the first time she traveled to the Middle-East. Considering the differences in social customs, she looks at the importance of Christ-followers offering and receiving hospitality, building deep relationships, sharing their lives in the Lord and how to start. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to share hospitality inside and outside …

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#71. Why Did Jesus Die – Debating the Atonement Faithfully 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

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Brad Vaughn (formerly Jackson Wu) breaks down how the interpretation of Jesus’ atonement impacts an individual, the church and perceptions of God’s character. Understanding the atonement can be heavily influenced by culture, worldview and holding metaphors more closely than scripture itself. Brad shares from his recently published a book, The Cross…

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#70. Experiencing Christ's Presence with International Muslim Students 30:28

1+ y ago30:28

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Most recent years, about 1 million international students come to the United States to study. Elizabeth Wolf discovered a heart for Muslims while serving abroad. Today, she serves among international students on an urban campus in the United States. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: About some differences in reaching out to Muslim students in Gen Z What it means …

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#69. Recovering a Missionary Perspective on the American Church 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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Seven years on the mission field gave Dr. Matthew Bennett the opportunity to see the American church with fresh perspective. As a missionary and professor at Cedarville University, he invites American evangelicals to look at the American church like someone on the outside looking in. Without the sentiments or idealizations that can come with famili…

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#68. Ending the Cycle of Financial Debt--It's not about the Math 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

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Zamary Texeira found a path to financial freedom. She shares insights and offers advice for anyone who wants to get out of debt and stop the cycle from continuing in the next generation. She is now a Ramsey preferred coach, encouraging others on their own path to financial freedom. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What needs to happen before you call a financial…

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#67. Interfaith Relations and Loving the Community 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

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Pastor Ramny Perez prioritizes the gospel, discipling congregants and loving the local community well. He shares how following Jesus' example and upholding the integrity of the gospel lead to loving the community and building interfaith relationships in NYC. Ramny Perez is the Lead Pastor of Fordham Community Church in the Bronx, New York. WHAT YOU…

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#66. Telling the Truth about Neighbors without Doors 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

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As the Director of City Relief and overseeing eight outreaches a week in NYC, Josiah Haken shares his informed perspective about people made in the image of God and who happen to be homeless. Noting that eleven is the average age of a homeless person in America, he pushes back on four common lies and offers practical ways that congregations can hel…

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#65. Peacemaking and Forgiveness in the Real World 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

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Jonathan Bornman talks about modern day peacemaking in the real world. Who would ask for a cup of coffee when they are greeted with the words "your blood is permissible to me"? Founder of Dove Tail Productions, Jonathan Bornman is a producer and and makes documentaries about non-violent conflict resolution, like the soon to be released film, Unexpe…

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#64. Urban Missions for 2023: Encouraging Urban Missions to Muslims: Common Mistakes and a Way Forward 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

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Seth Bouchelle highlights how the command to love our neighbor and the great commission fuse in modern urban settings. He challenges assumptions about cross cultural ministry and the examples modeled by Jesus. Seth is the co-author of Mosaic: A Ministry Handbook for a Globalizing World and the author of Lost Faith: A Practical Theology for Post-Chr…

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#63. Urban Ministry for 2023: At the Table with Muslims and Christians—Conversation without Compromise, the Al-Ma’idah Initiative 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

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James Rayment unpacks what how Muslims and Christians can have conversation without compromise and build relationships despite fundamental disagreements. These dialogues stand in stark contrast to perennial accusations of cancel culture in America. James Rayment pushes back on some common misconceptions that Protestants have about Muslims, outlinin…

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#62. Urban Ministry for 2023: Four Ways Christian Women Can Overcome Fear and Befriend Muslim Women 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

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Ruth Ripken shares why its so important for Christian women to be the ones to reach out to Muslim women with hospitality plus 4 ways to overcome fear and love their neighbors well. With 35 years of experience in missions, she has lived in several countries in Africa, learned about different cultures, ministered to believers in persecution and parti…

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#61. Urban Ministry for 2023: Where Politics Fail a Christian Response to Muslim Immigration 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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Dr. Matthew Kaemingk separates the Christian response from the political rhetoric that can dominate the conversation about Muslim immigration in America. Looking at Jesus’ example and with practical examples from around the globe, he looks at failures and successes of Christians loving their Muslim neighbors well despite fundamental religious diffe…

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#60. How Can Your Church Thrive in the New Year? 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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Pastor Mike Rubino, Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Bible Church, saw the congregation grow from 40 people to 400 people. The fruit of revitalization was plain to see, soon after the church started down that road. Pastor Mike now works with many other congregations — offering a bird’s eye view of local congregations and a simple roadmap to a thriving bo…

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#59. Most Popular of 2022: The Men We Need—Adulting, Gardening, and Defending Against Intruders 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

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Brant Hansen compares toxic masculinity to what it actually means to follow Jesus. Moving from generational trauma to generational hope, he shares his discoveries about mentoring, adulting, and fatherhood as a man in today’s culture. How can a man defend his family against harmful intruders and cultivate a life where the people around him can thriv…

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#58. Most Popular of 2022: Skiing in a Saree: How South Asian Dance Builds Community and Connects Cultures 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

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Divya Maiya gives us a peek into the world of South Asian dance. She is the co-founder of the South Asian Arts and Theater House — SAATH — based in Minneapolis, MN. More than Bollywood and Bhangra, she looks at how dance can be a fun way to build community across and beyond the South Asian diaspora. And, she talks about breaking stereotypes, apprec…

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#57. Most Popular of 2022: Lies We Believe—Healing Trauma in the Lives of Christian and Muslim Women through Arts Ministry and Truth 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

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Jami Staples discovered a unique approach to reveal lies and trauma that often ensnare Christian and Muslim women—same lies, different contexts. Through the Truth Collective, Christian women are empowered to see themselves through God’s eyes—with inherent value—and be empowered to heal from trauma. Then, Christian women can be free to humbly and bo…

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#56. Most Popular of 2022: Not the Same Heaven – Exploring Sin, Forgiveness, Atonement & Paradise in the Quran 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

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Dr. Matt Bennett unpacks sin, forgiveness and atonement – comparing the Biblical and Quranic views. In a conversation between Muslims and Christians, the same word can communicate very different ideas. Those unexplored differences can become obvious in how the afterlife is described. How is the Quran’s Paradise understood in comparison to the Bible…

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