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Courage grows a more resilient Christian faith. So how can you grow more courage – especially when it comes to sharing your faith? One way is to hear inspiring stories from Believers of other-faith backgrounds who’ve had to overcome great odds to follow Jesus. Today’s guest, Ataya is one of those people. Her coming-to-Jesus story will remind you that God is real. He is wooing people to Himself, and you can be a part of that. Don’t ...

When it comes to sharing Jesus across cultures, everyone wrestles with two questions: Can I do it, and is it worth it? The first question is about ability, and the second is motivation. This episode answers both. Through inspiring, real-life stories, Renod shares 5 things you can do now around your daily life that will give you the courage, confidence, and skills to point people to Jesus in a natural, authentic way. 

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Praying with someone - in Jesus’ name - is one of the simplest, most effective things you can do, especially with other-faith friends. In this episode, you’ll learn how to 1) optimize the differences between Christian and Muslim prayers; 2) initiate prayer, and quickly identify “persons of peace;”and 3) pray fruitful gospel-centered prayers. Full of practical, doable tips and real-life stories. 

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We’ve been unpacking 5 Bible Essentials every Christian should know and do with Muslims. On this episode, we’re diving into Essential #2: How to look for a Person of Peace. Learn what this Essential means and how to apply it practically, in your everyday life. For more resources like this, visit us at www.iHOPEministries.org.

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Can you imagine growing up persecuted for your biblical faith while living in Islamic-ruled nations? Host Renod Bejjani doesn't have to imagine. He grew up in once-Christian nations that shifted to 99% Muslim. Similar patterns are happening now in Western nations. Yet you can help change the outcome.

Here's a fresh dose of inspiration and road-tested principles that will embolden you to share your biblical faith with Muslims and oth...

Nadalla grew up in a large devout Muslim family in Syria. His father was an influential Islamic leader with multiple wives and children. As the eldest son, Nadalla would receive a great inheritance. But God had other plans. Through a series of stunning events, Nadalla overheard two people discussing Jesus. It left him seeking the Truth, then running for his life. Nadalla’s dramatic testimony will remind you anew that following Jesu...

Find out the differences between Muslim and Christian prayers. Hear real-life stories that illustrate how simple it can be for you to pray with a Muslim in the name of Jesus. Get practical, next steps that you can apply, including the most fruitful gospel prayer ever. In this information-packed episode (part 2 of 2) you’ll hear again from Safiya, a former Muslim from an Islamic-ruled nation, who shares insider information you just ...

Muslims work hard, praying five times a day. What are those prayers? Does God answer them? In this insightful episode, you’ll hear from Safiiya, a former Muslim from an Islamic-ruled nation, who shares an insightful, insider perspective on the differences between Islam and Christian prayers. Find out how these differences can help you point more Muslims to Christ. 

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Many Muslims don’t know what Christians are celebrating during Easter. Asma thought it had something to do with rabbits and chocolate eggs, certainly not the Crucifixion. In this episode, hear Asma unpack what she understood about Easter when she practiced Islam. Enjoy fascinating, real-life stories that illustrate how easy it can be for you to start a conversation about spiritual things with Muslim friends right now. 

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Part 2: Get the inside scoop about Ramadan from two former Muslims who share insightful, helpful things you should know. This episode (2 of 2) is packed with inspiring, real-life stories and practical applications that will give you courage and confidence to engage as an authentic Christian witness with Muslims during the Ramadan season. 

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Hear another episode from Asma HERE.

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Get the inside scoop about Ramadan from two former Muslims who share insightful, helpful things you should know. This episode (1 of 2) is packed with inspiring, real-life stories and practical applications that will give you courage and confidence to engage as an authentic Christian witness with Muslims during the Ramadan season. 

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Hear another episode from Asma HERE.

Hear other episodes from Nadalla HERE and HERE.

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We are all prone to forget who God is, who we are in Him, and what He called us to do. Our natural inclination is to pull back as if everything rested on ourselves - on our own power and our own words - rather than believing in almighty God, the author, and perfector of our faith. It was the same with the Israelites. Then God gave them a unique visual reminder to embolden them. What can this Old Testament symbol teach you today? Li...

If your friends aren’t talking about sharing their faith across cultures, and you never saw anyone do it, how would you know what to do? On the surface, it sounds daunting. Yet it doesn’t need to be that way. Today’s guest, a pastor and church planter among Afghan refugees, shares how a good mentor modeled God’s heart for the nations, and that changed everything. Now, he’s mentoring you. Listen and be encouraged in this last episod...

Have you held back from sharing your faith because you didn’t want to offend? Have you ever thought it’s wrong to “push” your religion on someone? If so, you’re not alone. Many Christians are wrestling with these things right now. Today’s guest challenges you to think critically about these issues and what it means to have a faith worth sharing. Is it possible that you could tell someone about Jesus without being offensive? Listen ...

Have you ever worked hard to make things look perfect on the outside while feeling unworthy inside? Today’s guest did. As she wrestled with difficult family issues, she felt ashamed and defeated. To outsiders, her Muslim family looked perfect. Yet she knew otherwise. It left her feeling empty and alone. And hope seemed far away. But God intervened and He turned her life around. And if he can do that for her, he can do that you for ...

Could God really care about the tiny details of your day? Zara didn't think so. She grew up in a Muslim family in the heart of the Middle East. Then she ended up in a women's Bible study in America with women who talked about what God was doing in their lives. She wondered if God might care about the details in her life too.  Find out what she learned from those women, and what it means for you in your own walk with the Lord. This ...

Have you ever wrestled with doubt or uncertainty about God being in control of your life? Or maybe you have wondered if God really sees you? Today’s guest did. She grew up in the heart of the Middle East to a missionary family that had traveled for four generations to spread Islam. Could God see her there? Listen to Zara's story and find out, because if God could see and know her there in the heart of the Middle East, then He can s...

Has all the world’s chaos left you feeling anxious? Is the heaviness of our upside-down world almost too hard to soak in right now? How can you find peace in this chaos? This week, our host, Renod, had a near-death experience. It was one of those moments that teach Believers to number their days. Find out what God taught him about peace in the chaos, and what it can mean for you too. 

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Christiana grew up in the Middle East thinking that Christianity was expired and that Islamic Law would solve the world’s problems. Then a near-death experience left her searching for truth and questioning God’s existence. One day, while scrolling through atheist videos that mocked God, she stumbled across a video of a man giving his life to Christ. It touched her soul and set her on a journey that transformed her life. Christina’s...