Join us for conversations about worldview, Christianity, Islam, politics and nearly everything else.
On this episode Lord Aybars and James review Ashraf Ghani's book: Fixing failed states from a Christian Worldview perspective.
Join us in this episode as we talk with Zhala Sarmast about her first-hand experience of being trapped in Kabul, living under the Taliban and escaping Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul.
Join us in this episode as we talk about Lebanon, its history, and its future with Mona, author and PHD student at the University of Washington
Join us in this episode as we talk about Lebanon, its history, and its future with Mona, author and PHD student at the University of Washington
Join us for this week's episode as a US military veteran who served in Afghanistan reacts to Taliban takeover
On this episode I talk to Afghani civil rights activist Aziz Khpalwak about the quickly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan after the American withdrawal
We continue our conversation with Pastor Aaron Gray of Sound City Bible church and Imam Mohamad Joban of MAPS (The Muslim Association of the Puget Sound) We discuss what it means to serve as a leader in both faith traditions and ask some questions examining the similarities of religious leadership in Christianity and Islam. If you would like to go to church with Pastor Aaron you can check out: https://www.soundcitybiblechurch.com/ If you would like to visit Imam Mohamad Joban, you can check out: https://www.mapsredmond.org/
On this episode James Rayment talks to Pastor Aaron Gray of Sound City Bible church and Imam Mohamad Joban of MAPS (The Muslim Association of the Puget Sound) We discuss what it means to serve as a leader in both faith traditions and ask some questions examining the similarities of religious leadership in Christianity and Islam. If you would like to go to church with Pastor Aaron you can check out: https://www.soundcitybiblechurch.com/ If you would like to visit Imam Mohamad Joban, you can check out: https://www.mapsredmond.org/
We continue our conversation with James Rayment and Sheikh Abdullahi Jaranow talk about the difference between dietary laws in Islam and Christianity. Why do Christians eat pork? Should we all be vegetarians? Find out this and more on Pork Wars!
On this episode James Rayment and Sheikh Abdullahi Jaranow talk about the difference between dietary laws in Islam and Christianity. Why do Christians eat pork? Should we all be vegetarians? Find out this and more on Pork Wars!
On this episode I talk to Sheikh Umair about Tawhid and the Trinity. Join us as we discuss theological topics like Monotheism in Islam and Christianity.
On this episode I talk to Sheikh Umair about Tawhid and the Trinity. Join us as we discuss theological topics like Monotheism in Islam and Christianity.
On this episode I talk to Hisham Farjallah about the End Times in Islam and Christianity. Join us as we ask questions about life, death, the return of Jesus, and judgement day.
I continue talking to a veteran of Christian persecution, who has been arrested, tortured and almost assassinated for his faith, about when it's appropriate for Christians to disobey the government and what he thinks of the 2020 Covid lockdowns in light of his experience.
Join us as we continue our conversation with Imam Abduallahi Jaranow about the nature of the afterlife.
On this episode of season 2, I talk to Imam Abdullahi Jaranow about the concept of the afterlife in Islam and Christianity. Join us as we discuss the meaning of hell, heaven, eternity, and more!
We continue our conversation with Imam Fuad Mohamed about how the Bible describes Jesus
On the second part of our season 2 premiere, we talk about Jesus with an Imam, following our previous episode where we talk about Muhammad.
On our first episode of our two part season 2 premiere I talk to Imam Fuad about Muhammad this week and Jesus next week
On the second part of our season finale, we continue to explore Tania's story of escaping from Syria and how she left Islamic extremism behind her. This one is longer than our usual 45 minute format. It's interesting tho. deal with it.
On the first part of our conversation with Tania Joya we talk about how she became an Islamic extremist and married a man who would become one of the highest ranking members of ISIS.
On this episode I talk to Iraqi American Artist Hiba Jameel about how she finds peace, when there is so much going wrong in the world and how she uses her art to contribute peoples well-being, in Iraq and beyond.
On this episode we talk about the tragic explosion in Beirut and the resulting fallout in the country. If you want to donate to a charity recommended by our guest, you can do so here: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f2ede43c4e1bc553116fda0&ss_cid=f8fd0cdb-a509-414b-8a41-168a302bfefc&ss_cvisit=1596986877867&ss_cvr=2494cbf7-fd73-48a6-8663-11239e232b3f%7C1596904773673%7C1596925102072%7C1596986877757%7C5
On this episode I talk to Hisham Farajallah, from Hebron about the story of Abraham and some of the differences between the Chritian and the Muslim view.
In this weeks episode I talk to Qais Ghanem, a Retired Yemeni Neurologist and published novelist about his latest book, Democracy, Deity and Death about four Arab friends who meet regularly in a coffee show to discuss the worlds most pressing issues. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Deity-Death-Qais-Ghanem/dp/1528915674
On this episode I talk to Shino Gabow on his experience of growing up without a father in Somalia and how knowing God as father transforms the ways we relate to our families.
In this episode I talk to Ayanle Abdikarim about the history of Somalia, the current condition of the country and what the future of Somalia and Africa as a whole could look like
On this episode I talk to podcaster and Seattlite Ahlaan Ibraahim about the benefits and challenges of growing up as a Somali woman in Seattle. Check out her Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturbing-your-peace/id1520817340?fbclid=IwAR0qHdYfqa_HX4JJrTUCV9lJ52F-y-Ca2EFBgZdSZneSTFgK0gjUYgSIBVA
On this episode I talk to Amani, a Syrian Muslim who immigrated to the US and became a member of the US Military police. You can follow her on TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/KQw466 and Instagram: Malak Angel Beauty
In this episode I talk to Vishal Mangalwadi about the history of revolutions and what Christians should think of them, in light of the talk of revolution in light of the George Floyd protests.
In this episode my friend Chate and I have a conversation about the Bible and race relations in light of the unlawful killing of George Floyd and how we as Christians should seek to bring understanding. We also talk about Star Wars and Dragon Ball Z to a point that some of you will be frustrated.
This week we talk to Director Vonne Patiag and Actress Jessica Phoebe Hanna about their hit Australian comedy series about Muslim women living in Sydney. Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4oxvxQbSdw
On this episode we talk about the relationship between religion and US law.
On this episode I talk to a Christian ER/ ICU Nurse and a Muslim Epidemiologist about what it's like to work in the middle of a pandemic and how their faith effects their approach to handling the current crisis.
On this episode I get to talk to Lesley Hazleton, a well known author, having written many books and specifically 'The First Muslim' a biography of Muhammad and 'After the Prophet' a book on the Sunni Shia Divide.
On this episode I talk to Ash Faraj a podcast host an entrepreneur about growing as a leader, the unique challenges faced by Arab entrepreneurs and what makes a successful leader. Find Ash's content here: executalks.com/
We revisit the relationship between the Chinese state and the Uighur people with Bill Clark, a scholar who has lives with the Uighur's and is an expert on their culture.
On this weeks episode, I talk to an Israeli Scientist about the history of Israel, the complications of the conflict and the future for Israeli's and Palestinians.
On this episode I talk to Bengisu Cicek about the mass detention of the Uighur people in China.
On this episode I talked to Zhala Sarmast, an Afghan Woman was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016. We talk about growing up in Afghanistan, the current situation and what the future holds for the country.
On this episode I talk to Ahmad Wafai about how you go about figuring out the difference between eternal religious truths and cultural expressions from a Christian and Muslim perspective.
We talk to Iranian American activist and inadvertent YouTube Celebrity Saghar Erica Kasraie about her origin story, the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the current situation in Iran and how we can work for the good of the Iranian people.
On this episode I talk to Sheron Deroc, a Filipino Film Director about his movie "Women of the Weeping River" from TBA studios and we talk about relations between Christians and Muslims in Mindanao, in the Philippines. More info at: https://www.tba.ph/
This week I have Shaykh Umair Ahmed on the show to have a conversation about how Christians and Muslims approach their source materials differently.
On this episode I talk to my friend Andrew Sullivan about his recent trip to Syria, what has happened in the country and what the future holds. Check out his stuff here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Adventure-Life-2262093810739981/ and here: https://theadventurelife.co.uk/about/