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. Jackson shares from his recently published a book, The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Where to look for greater understanding about atonementAbout the influence the Western church has in some traditional culturesAbout the impact of culture and worldview on understanding atonementABOUT THE GUEST: Jackson (Ph.D., SEBTS) is the marketing manager for William Carey Publishing after serving for 15 years as a church planter and seminary professor in East Asia. His books include Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, One Gospel for All Nations, and The Cross in Context which. He posts resources at jacksonwu.org.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:John 17: 19-23; Jesus Sanctifies HimselfGalatians 3: 13-14, Deuteronomy 21: 23; Christ Became a CurseRELATED LINKS:Jackson Wu’s WebsiteJackson Wu on TwitterThe Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for AtonementTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:34 - Topic: Considering the Cross, Why Atonement Matters01:54 - Family Fun05:25 - Atonement vs Reconciliation07:07 - Atonement Is Like What?08:53 - Conflicting Interpretations and Simplified Metaphors09:58 - Looking

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 ZWhat it means to give students opportunities to experience Christ’s presence Where and how to take the first step in international student ministryABOUT THE GUEST: Elizabeth is a small-town girl doing ministry in a big city as campus minister to international students. She’s been passionate about unreached people groups (UPGs) since college when she went overseas for a year in pursuit of Bible translation. It was there that God got a hold of her heart toward Muslims, which is the last thing she expected. She’s still on a learning curve with incarnational ministry to students, but is excited for what God has in store.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE: Galatians Ch 4: 12-20 – Sharing CommunityRELATED LINKS:Contacting Elizabeth WolfBridges InternationalIFI – International FriendshipsInternational Students IncIntervarsity Year by Year, International Student Enrollment in the USA

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 familiarity, he shares a Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why it’s important to survey the broken places in American churchesThe gospel and the implications of not understanding the worldview of your neighborsSpiritual lessons from Christians in places that are usually hostile to the gospel messageABOUT THE GUEST: Matt and his wife Emily spent several years living in North Africa and the Middle East prior to returning to the US where Matt teaches Missions and Theology at Cedarville University. Matt is the author of 40 Questions about Islam, The Qur'an and the Christian and his most recent book, Hope for American Evangelicals.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:John 3: 16; God so Loved the WorldEphesians 2: 13-15; Dividing Walls Abolished in Christ

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 coachWhy financial freedom is not about the mathHow fear and shame work against financial freedomABOUT THE GUEST: I love teaching, encouraging, and leading people to improve their lives, so they can thrive. On mission trips, I have had the opportunity to coach individuals about budgeting and developing healthy decisions making skills around their finances. Then a few years ago, I began my own debt-free journey.My 'Get out of debt' moment was realizing I wanted to change my family's legacy. One day as I was paying my student loans, I noticed that my oldest son was a freshman in high school and I had only four years before he started college. I had nothing saved for his college, and still paying off my college debt. At that moment, my kids became my 'WHY.' This impacted and motivated me to change my money habits. I wanted to be debt free!As I started my journey, I felt free from the control of money and debt. I started to make wise decisions and seized the opportunity to be debt free!I wanted others to experience this goodness, I started helping family and friends. I found joy in seeing people accomplish their goals and living life to the fullest. I helped them navigate through unhealthy financial decisions that were controlling them and holding them back from being debt-free. As a single parent of two boys, I know the financial difficulties of raising and supporting your children. Today, I am blessed to have a husband and three stepchildren, but also know firsthand the financial struggles a blended family faces. I enjoy the opportunity of teaching and guiding our five children about money, college, and staying out of debt.​My background includes working as a Maritime Purchasing & Claims Agent, which includes monitoring operating costs and tracking budgets for vessels. I have a B.S. in Accounting from Monroe College and M.S. in In

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'LL LEARN:How to build interfaith relationships and not water down the gospelHow service and a traditional Christian witness lead to loving the local communityAbout taking the first step in community buildingABOUT THE GUEST: God has given Ramny Perez a passion to help as many as possible see the beauty of the Lord Jesus. He is married to his best friend and dear wife Dayami Perez. They have a son, Navi Perez and a daughter Scarlin Perez. Currently, he is the lead pastor of Fordham Community Church in the Bronx. He previously served as a pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church and Led the Youth Ministry of Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana in Washington Heights. He has a BA in Literature from The City College of New York and Masters of Divinity from SBTS. He loves to read, play and watch sports and spend time with his family.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Revelation 7: 9-12; Every Nation Tribe and TongueMatthew 5: 13-16; Jesus Calls the Church Salt and LightMatthew 14: 22-33; Jesus Invites Peter to Walk on WaterLINKS RELATED TO EPISODE:Fordham Community ChurchDevastating Fire in the Bronx, Jan 2022TIMESTAMPED SHOWN

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 help. He is the author of Neighbors without Doors.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:About four common lies about homeless people and homelessness in AmericaOne simple step that churches can do to helpThe mistake that many people make when serving homeless peopleABOUT THE GUEST: Josiah Haken is CEO of City Relief, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting those experiencing, or at risk of homelessness to the resources they need to improve their lives.Growing up as the son of missionaries in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as well as leading hundreds of outreaches in the streets of New York City, Newark, and Paterson, New Jersey, have given Josiah a unique perspective on the complexities of poverty and homelessness.Josiah is widely recognized as a “go-to person” in New York City when it comes to teaching others how to engage with the unhoused community. Josiah has his Masters of Arts in Ministry, Leadership and Culture through Fresno Pacific University. In 2022 he published his first book, Neighbors With No Doors, the Truth About Homelessness, and How You Can Make a Difference.He believes and teaches anyone who cares to listen that the poor and homeless deserve the best that we can offer and not just our leftovers.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Genesis 1: 27; Humanity Made in God's ImageMatthew 25: 37-46; Doing For the Least of TheseLINKS:City Relief

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, Unexpected Peace: In Search of the Common Good.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:About Pacifist Islamic Communities in NYC and West AfricaAbout the Fruit of Peacemaking in Indonesia, 20 Years after Seeds were SownHow Forgiveness and Peacemaking are RelatedFEATURED BONUS:  Multilingual Christian ResourcesABOUT THE GUEST: Jonathan grew up in a Mennonite family in Indiana working on local farms and in his father’s masonry business. When he graduated from high school his eyes were opened to the world through a one-year cross-cultural service and learning opportunity in Brazil where he discovered a love of language and culture. Jonathan and his wife, Carol, served in Burkina Faso (1991-94) developing water resources. There, Jonathan learned French as well as a smattering of local language greetings and gained an understanding of African Traditional Religion, Islam and Christianity in Africa by living in a mixed community.After earning a master’s degree in intercultural studies with a focus on Islam, Jonathan served with his family in Senegal from 1999-2009 as a Bible teacher. In 2013, Jonathan joined Eastern Mennonite Missions’ newly formed Christian-Muslim Relations Team and was privileged to be mentored by Dr. David W. Shenk (author, speaker and innovative thinker on interfaith relations). This work expanded his international experience to 37 countries and four continents.His expertise includes nonviolence in Islam, Sufi Islam, missiology, immigration, and Christian-Muslim encounters. Jonathan is a connector who works to build bridges and equip people to participate in Jesus’ ministry of reconciliation, peacemaking and seeking the common good. He has a PhD from Middlesex University (Social Anthropology).Inspired to harne

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-Christendom Ministry.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How studying Islam could be a stumbling block in building relationships with Muslim peopleAbout the impact of honor-shame dynamics The importance of not curbing your assumptionsABOUT THE GUEST: Seth Bouchelle has been planting churches among diaspora populations in NYC since 2014. Currently, he serves as director of Equipping for the Exponent Group. The focus of the Exponent Group is to “help organizations build healthy disciples that multiply the gospel.”Through this role Seth works to train evangelists and advance disciple making skills within urban churches and nonprofits.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-Christendom Ministry.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Leviticus 19: 34; Love the ForeignerMatthew 22: 38-40; Love Your NeighborsMatthew 28: 16-20; The Great Commission1 Cor

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, outlining four steps that churches can take to get to know Muslim people in their neighborhoods. The Al-Ma’idah Initiative hosts events and trains churches to do the same; it is an unapologetically Christian organization. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How Food Can Be a Catalyst for Relationship Building4 Practical Tips for Churches to Host Dinners during RamadanAbout a Common Error that Protestant Christians Make When Talking to MuslimsFEATURED BONUS:  How Can Christians Reach Out to Muslims During Ramadan?ABOUT THE GUEST: James Rayment has been building relationships with Muslims in Seattle and around the world since 2012. As a result of this ministry he founded the Al-Ma’idah Initiative, a Christian nonprofit.The organization educates and equips local Christians to engage with individuals in the city’s Muslim community. Members of the local church are better able to understand and communicate with Muslims on a range of issues. His goal is to facilitate genuine friendships without shying away from the exclusivity of Jesus’ message. The Al-Ma’idah Initiative is an unapologetically Christian organization. God is the one who changes hearts and minds. Through the Al-Ma’idah Initiative, there's no coercion or reason to cancel someone despite sharp disagreement — genuine friendships can and do start at the table. Christians simply represent what they believe to be true and show hospitality. SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Matthew 26-28; Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

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 participated in relief efforts with her husband Nik Ripen. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:About the importance of hospitality in relationships with Muslim womenFour ways to get over the ‘fear factor’ and not be afraid to say or do the wrong thingAbout surfing the ‘international food aisle’ ABOUT THE GUEST: Ruth Ripken and her husband, Nik are mission veterans of 35 years. Along with her husband, they have done extensive research among believers living in the midst of persecution in over 70 countries. This research has been shared in numerous articles and three books. Nowadays, they spend their time sharing the truths they have learned from these believers in persecution with churches, schools, and mission organizations.One of Ruth’s greatest joys is spending time with Muslim women, listening to their stories and seeing how God can break into their lives. Another blessing is helping Christian women in America to connect and fall in love with the nations in their midst.Nik and Ruth are the parents of three sons, two wonderful daughter-in-loves and an amazing grandson.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Genesis 1: 27; Humanity Created in God’s ImageRELATED LINKS:Nik Ripken Ministries ruth@nikripken.comTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:02:59 - The Importance of Family04:32 - A Vision for Missions Started in Childhood06:03 - From Home to Malawi06:45 - Relief Work in Kenya07:34 - Ministering to Believers in Persecution07:48 - Why a Special Focus on Muslim Women10:35 - Wh

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 differences. Dr. Kaemingk is the author of the book: Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How Politics Fail to Support a Christian Response to Muslim ImmigrationAbout Christians Being a Good Host and a Good GuestWhy Christians Should Care about Bans on HijabsABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Matthew Kaemingk is a public theologian who explores questions facing Christians serving in politics, culture, and the marketplace. He teaches ethics and public theology at Fuller Theological Seminary where he holds the Richard John Mouw Chair of Faith and Public Life.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Luke 10: 25-29; Love Your NeighborLuke 22: 47-53; Christ's Generosity in the Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:RELATED LINKS:Dr. Matthew Kaemingk Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of FearMatthew Kaemingk TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:01:51 - Topic: Christians Responding to Muslim Immigrat

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 body of Christians. Pastor Mike Rubino shares that journey and practical steps that any congregation can follow in his soon to be released book, The Revitalize Roadmap.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:4 Simple Steps to Begin Revitalization in a Congregation in 4 MonthsThe Reasons Why Many Congregations are ShrinkingThe Difference between Revitalization and Repackaging a ChurchABOUT THE GUEST: As the Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church, Pastor Mike helps shape the overall vision and provides administrative direction and leadership for the church. Pastor Mike’s passion is communicating timeless Bible truths through culturally relevant programming. As a member of “Generation X” his desire is to help build a multi-cultural and multi-generational church that continues to grow both wide and deep.His educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology, M.B.A. in Management, Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Leadership, and Technology, and he received his M.A. in Theology from Liberty University.Pastor Mike Rubino is a leader who loves the local church. Over the course of 20 years, he has helped plant, re-plant, and revitalize multiple churches in the Northeast.RELATED LINKS:Cornerstone Bible ChurchThe Revitalize NetworkPastor Mike RubinoText 'Thrive' to 631 201 5520 for Information about the Thrive ProgramTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES: 01:02 - Topic: How Your Church Can Thrive in the New Year02:01 - Family, the Unsung Heroes of Ministry04:02 - What is the 'Th

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 thrive?Brant Hansen's most recent book is The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How fake things, like pornography, can disrupt adulthoodHow to start impactful one-month-mentorships with young menAbout distinguishing an emotional spiritual response and God’s call to loyaltyABOUT THE GUEST: Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host, bestselling author and podcaster. With his co-host, he’s regularly heard on the podcast: The Brant and Sherri Oddcast. It has been downloaded over 10 million times.The Men We Need is his most recent book. His other books include: Unoffendable, Blessed Are the Misfits and The Truth About Us. Since 2014, he’s served as CURE International’s Advocate/Radio Presenter. Long before joining the organization in an official capacity, he was a supporter for the its work. "CURE International operates a global network of eight children’s hospitals that provide life-changing surgical care and intentional spiritual care for children living with disabilities.”Brant lives in South Florida with his wife, Carolyn. They have been married for over 30 years, have two adult children and have just welcomed their first grandchildSCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Proverbs 29:18; Lack of VisionGenesis 2: 15; Tending the GardenGenesis 1: 26-27; God M

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, appreciating cultural traditions and the motivation for her own #SareeAdventures. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:About the Roots of Various of South Asian DancesHow Dance Can Tell the History and Culture of a PeopleHow Dance Can Build a Diverse Community among and beyond the South Asian DiasporaABOUT THE GUEST: Divya Maiya is a saree adventurer and co-founder of SAATH, the South Asian Arts and Theater House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. New to town, she originally sought dance as a way to meet people. Today, SAATH is home to a diverse arts community. It includes, Asian and non-Asian dancers who come together for performances and informal classes. Most of all, it offers a fun way to connect to the cultural roots of South Asian arts and the people who share a passion for it. SAATH is a 501c3 non-profit organization that celebrates “cultural diversity and social harmony in our communities through the joyful medium of dance, performing arts, and related South Asian cultural traditions.”Divya Maiya also serves as the President, Executive Director and Artistic Director of SAATH (formerly named Bollywood Dance Scene). She is a techie and social media influencer who has a passion for travel and photography. LINKS:South Asian Arts and Theatre HouseYouTube - South Asian Arts and Theatre HouseInstagram - South Asian Arts and Theatre HouseTwitter - South Asian Arts and Theatre HouseInstagram - @divyamaiya

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 boldly engage Muslim women who share similar experiences.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why it’s important for Christian women to have access their own transformation testimonyHow a “both – and” ministry can minister to both Christian women and to Muslim womenHow unhealed trauma can impact identity, shame and relationshipsBONUS CONTENT: What is Trauma?ABOUT THE GUEST: Jami Staples is the Founder and CEO of The Truth Collective — TTC. The ministry invites women to know, believe and share the truth of who God is and how God sees women. Over a period of time, the Lord broke Jami's heart and called her to this ministry. While in East Africa with her husband, she was immersed in a local Somali community and studied Islam. Upon returning to America, Jami worked with Crescent Project and realized that a significant portion of the Western Church resisted reaching out to Muslims with the gospel. But, why?The answer to that question shapes TTC's ministry to Christian women and then to Muslim women. Different context, the same lies and both have a need for Truth. Jami graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN with a degree in Communications and a minor in Biblical and Theological Studies. SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Revelation 22: 1-5; Tree of Life with Leaves to Heal the Nations Mark 5: 21-43, Luke 8: 40-53; Woman with the Issue of Blood Healed by Jesus

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’s description of Heaven?WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:6 key questions for Christians to understand a Quranic view compared to the Biblical view, including the meanings of sin and forgivenessHow Quranic concepts may have impacted Arabic-speakers whether or not the community is MuslimHow Christians can offer better explanations and increase understanding when talking about sin and forgiveness with Muslim friendsABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Matthew Bennett is an Assistant Professor at Cedarville University in Missions and Theology. Prior to joining Cedarville, he and his family lived in North Africa for 7 years. Along with ministry experience in a Muslim context, Matthew has over 17 years of experience in intercultural ministry. Matthew is the author of three books and is anticipating the release of a new book, Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House (2023).His book, The Qur'an and the Christian (2022), offers clear, practical applications for people who have a heart to share the gospel with friends. His academic credentials include:Ph.D. in Missiology, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryM.Div. in International Church Planting, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryM.A. in Intercultural Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:The Book of Hebrews

Rachel Pieh Jones discusses four common questions about Christmas from Muslims in her community and she offers ways American Christian families can grow closer to Jesus by learning from the global Christian community. Rachel offers tips for families about how to make new Christmas traditions, all while she sheds light on her family's experiences celebrating Christmas where Christians make up less than 1% of the country, Djibouti. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Four Questions that Muslims and Other Non-Christians May Have about ChristmasAbout Finding Commonality in What the Quran Says concerning the Birth of JesusTips for Families Creating New Traditions and Celebrating Christmas on the Move, Abroad or at HomeBONUS CONTENT: Episode: #13 Are God and Allah the Same? A Christian Midwesterner’s Reflections on Her Journey in East Africa, in Muslim Majority CountriesABOUT THE GUEST: Rachel Pieh Jones writes about life at the crossroads of faith and culture. Her work is influenced by living as a foreigner in the Horn of Africa, raising three Third Culture Kids, and adventurous exploration of the natural world. She has written for the New York Times, Runners World, Deadspin, the Big Roundtable, and more. They moved to the Horn of Africa for her husband to work at local universities and help to develop courses and programs. Currently they direct an international school.Rachel is the author of Pillars: How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Isaiah 7: 14 and Matthew 1: 23; God is with Us, ImmanuelJohn 3: 9-14, God’s Word Dwell among Humans

The Power of Proximity Series: Steve Moses shares examples, how to spot symptoms of trauma, how to help Muslim refugees who may be affected by trauma and the critical roles of joy and listening well. He outlines seven keys to begin the process of healing from trauma. What You’ll Learn:When suffering becomes trauma and who is affected by it?What are the symptoms of trauma?About seven effective steps that are part of the process to heal from traumaAbout the Guest: Steve Moses has worked with and lived among Muslims primarily from Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia for 26 years. Over the past 14 years, his focus has been among refugees and immigrants within the United States including being the Director of a refugee resettlement agency. He is a Master Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute, Strategic Consultant with Vision 5:9 - Medina Focus, and the Director of Shalom Medics with Blazing Trees.Links Related to Episode:steve.moses@vision59.comTrauma Healing InstituteBlazing Trees without BoundariesTimestamped Show Notes:01:45 - Topic: Helping Muslim Refugees Work through Trauma02:57 - Families and Relationships04:17 - Specializing in Trauma05:16 - Possible Symptoms of Trauma, Up Close and Personal06:36 - Processing Trauma in the United States09:51 - Defining Trauma10:34 - When Suffering Turns to Trauma10:51 - Relational Trauma and Relational Healing12:38 - Types of Loss and Trauma that Can Affect Refugees13:03 - Prevalence of Trauma and PTSD among Refugees15:26 - Complex Trauma19:25 - Starting the Process to Heal from Trauma20:00 - 1. Quieting Oneself20:53 - 2. Not Discounting Your Pain21:29 - 3. Listening Well22:15 - 4. Raising Levels of Joy22:52 - 5. Sharing Stories23:19 - 6. Incorporating Mind, Emotions and Body23:30 - 7. Not a Bait and Switch24:22 - Role of Islam in

The Power of Proximity Series: Pastor Daouda Zongo discusses the roles of prayer, healing and deliverance in evangelism to communities in metro NYC. He highlights ministry to French-speaking West African immigrants and recommends two initial steps for a church to begin an outreach ministry. What You’ll Learn:About the role of healing and deliverance in evangelismAbout the role of prayer in Jesus’ NameThe two, initial steps to begin evangelism outreach in churchAbout the Guest: Pastor Daouda serves as the Senior Pastor of Centre Chretien Eau Vive (Living Water Christian Center), a church that is affiliated with Bethel Gospel Assembly in Harlem, NYC. This year, the church will celebrate its 13 anniversary. It is a French-speaking congregation primarily composed of African immigrants. The church sits in the heart of “Little Senegal” and is very active evangelizing throughout the NYC metro area. Pastor Daouda has been walking with the Lord for over 25 years. He is originally from Burkina Faso and was raised in a Muslim home. Scripture Related to Episode:Matthew 28: 16-20; The Great CommissionJohn 11: 1-44; Lazarus Commanded to Rise from GraveLinks Related to Episode:Centre Chretien Eau Vive, Harlem, NYCheartformuslims.comTimestamped Show Notes:02:34 - Growing Up in a Muslim Family04:37 - Following Jesus, Personal Testimony05:32 - Vision of Christ06:25 - How Do the Evangelism Teams Work?07:38 - Reaching out to West Africans and All People08:36 - Ministering in French09:59 - Openness in NYC versus in Africa10:39 - Senegal, Cote Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Niger and Mali13:0

The Power of Proximity Series: Laura, a mobilizer in South America unpacks five cultural similarities between Latinos and Middle-Easterners that can be crucial in near-culture missions. She discusses the difference between understanding a language and understanding a culture and the responses she gets when she talks to churches about bringing the gospel to Muslims.What You’ll Learn:Five meaningful cultural similarities between Latinos and Middle-EasternersAbout missions trends in Latin AmericaAbout the difference between understanding culture versus understanding languageAbout the Guest: Laura is originally from Latin America. She went to seminary in NYC where she did her research on Latinos in the Middle East. When traveling to the Middle East she was surprised by how much she felt at home. It’s the cultural similarities between Latinos and Middle Easterners that inspired her research. Today, she serves as a mobilizer for Latin America, sharing about God’s heart for Asia and the Middle East with local churches. Laura hopes to see more Latinos engaging Middle Easterners most of whom are Muslim. Scripture Related to Episode: John 3: 16; God's Love for the WorldLuke 10: 2; Workers for the HarvestMatthew 28: 16-20; The Great CommissionLinks Related to Episode:heartformuslims.comTimestamped Show Notes:02:41 - Familiy's Heart for Service04:41 - Feeling at Home in the Middle-East05:30 - Five Cultural Similarities between Latinos and Middle-Easterners05:45 - 1. Hospitality06:16 - 2. Extended Family06:48 - 3. Role of Men07:07 - 4. Religiosity08:19 -