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 th…

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, confide…

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 o…

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.…

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-test…

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 runnin…

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…

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 Mu…

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 sta…

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. ----------…

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. ---------->>>> Hea…

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 vis…

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 chan…

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…

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 …

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 learn…

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, becau…

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 chao…

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…

No matter how chaotic or busy the world around you gets, you can learn to cultivate a place of quiet intimacy with the Lord. In this powerful interview, Mahreen shares how she learned to still her heart in the middle of a crowd. Once she did, she began to hear God’s voice and grow a faith that could not be shaken. This episode will have you longing…

Mahreen will never forget the moment she felt the powerful presence of God. In the twinkle of an eye, her life was completely transformed. As a former Muslim, she had suffered years of abuse and neglect. Her fervent prayers to Allah, the god of Islam, were never answered. It left her feeling broken and alone. Yet God saw her. And He was working all…

Surprising Moments that Grow Your Faith Refugees from many nations lived near Christine. She sensed the Lord wanted her to get involved. Yet she didn’t have time. Once retired, she volunteered and was quickly paired with a Muslim Afghani family. But there was a problem. None spoke English. Plus, the wife was pregnant and had never seen a doctor. Wh…

What is God’s will for me? It’s a question we all wrestle with. “Matt” is wrestling with it right now. He grew up Muslim in an Islamic-ruled nation, and now he's living in America on a student visa. We met him over coffee recently to discuss who God is, and what His 2-fold purpose is for him. This big topic - God’s purpose for humanity - is going t…

The first time I heard someone share the gospel outside of church was in a taxi in Beirut. I was in the backseat and my friend Caroline, a Syrian refugee, asked our Muslim male taxi driver if he knew Jesus. I sat in that backseat and listened as Caroline told him the Good News. This week, Caroline is our guest speaker. She was a catalyst who change…

Once Nadalla left Islam to follow Christ in the Middle East, he knew it would be risky to share the gospel. Yet he did it anyway. Through fiery persecution, Nadalla led hundreds of Muslims to Jesus. His powerful story amplifies what it means to be a Christ-follower. If you believe what the Bible declares—that God is calling a great multitude of peo…

Joy-packed adventure. That’s the life Paige wanted. Yet distractions kept her from living with meaning and purpose. She grew up in the Church, yet struggled to understand the heart of God. She wanted to love her neighbors and share her faith, yet wrestled with insecurities. Then she discovered two things that put everything in place. Paige’s story …

When Jen moved, she rushed out to meet her new neighbors. Then she discovered they were not like her. Surrounded by people from many faiths and cultures, Jen had no idea how to engage. Then a neighborhood App opened the door for her to be an authentic Christian witness and share the gospel with many. This episode will embolden you to love your neig…

For years Sara drove past churches and wondered what Christians did inside. She was a good Muslim girl, raised in a devout family, and believed she’d need a special invitation to attend. Meanwhile, Sarah’s co-workers didn’t want to offend her by inviting her to church. It seemed Sara would never know what Christians believed. Then a co-worker did s…

Connie was suspicious of Muslims and never considered engaging with them. Then she met a Muslim who deeply desired to go to heaven. The woman’s desperate prayers for Salvation broke Connie’s heart. It was a moment that forever changed her thoughts and actions. Find out how she pushed through fear and apathy to share the hope of Jesus with an Imam’s…

Learn how to start natural spiritual conversations with anyone, anywhere, all the time using a memorable "process" that is easy to remember and simple to do. Rich with real-life stories and road-tested practical application, this episode will have you looking forward to striking up conversations and steering into spiritual matters of the heart. Abo…

Amie will never forget the moment she realized Jesus loves her. As a former Muslim in an Islamic nation, Amie grew up abused and unloved. She walked in bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness. When a friend told her Jesus loves her, it blew her mind. On the spot, she believed and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Then God did incredible things. …

How confident are you at starting a conversation and steering it toward Jesus? Would you say you’re 70-80% confident? Even if you're 90% confident, that means you’re 10% doubtful. Even a little doubt can undermine your confidence. Don't let doubt count you out It’s impossible to be 100% confident about leading someone to Christ because only God the…

Have you ever lacked words for sharing your faith? Kim, an elementary teacher in America’s heartland always felt shy. Then the Spirit gave her words to say and she led three Buddhist women to Christ. Listen and be encouraged. To sign up for iHOPE's eNewsletter and get the downloadable prayer, visit www.iHOPEministries.org.…

Curious about how Muslims approach prayer? During Ramadan, prayer is an especially hot topic for Muslims. Their prayers in this season are more important than any other time. Yet their prayers are not like yours. They are searching for what makes your prayers different. And you have something they are looking for. This episode is packed with storie…

Get the free e-Course on religious freedom that Shirin shared at Empowerwomen.media. Where did you live when you were in junior high? Shirin Taber grew up with one foot in Iran and one in America. Her unique upbringing led her to advocate for women's rights and religious freedom at the UN. Find out how religious freedom opens doors to share your fa…

As our neighborhoods grow increasingly diverse, it's never been more important to share our biblical faith. Yet, most believers don't know how to cross religious and cultural boundaries to share the hope of Jesus. That's okay. How would you know? Sharing Jesus with Muslims and people of other faiths isn't usually taught in Church. And yet, if your …

You probably don't have to worry about your family killing you tonight for being a Christian, yet today's guests did. Once she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she faced immediate life-threatening danger. A “Yes” to Jesus in her home country is different than a “Yes” here. Today she's living in America's heartland as a passionate ambassador f…

What are your earliest impressions about what Jesus meant by “Go be My witnesses?” How has that understanding shaped your Christian witness today? In this podcast, hosts Renod and Karen Bejjani dish up powerful stories, insightful nuggets, and fun interviews that will inspire and empower you to live as an authentic Christian witness among people of…

Busy? It's one of the biggest roadblocks to sharing our faith. While Jesus told us to go be His witnesses, how do you do that practically when you're juggling work, family and more? This podcast will arm you with small things to do to live as a more intentional Christian witness with people of other faiths and cultures. For more resources like this…

Have you ever thought you didn’t know enough about Islam to engage with Muslims? If so, you’re not alone. Despite being the second-largest religious group in the world, with a growing presence in the West, relatively few people in the US or Europe say they have much knowledge about Islam. Many Christians have confided that they haven’t engaged beca…

Learn one simple thing to do to soften your Muslim friend's heart to Jesus. Short & sweet!Bởi Karen Bejjani

This episode features an Afghan Muslim's journey to Jesus. You're sure to be inspired by her story. Note the "5 Essentials" as you listen to her compelling testimony.Bởi Karen Bejjani

This episode features a former Muslim International student from a closed country in North Africa. While working hard to convert her Christian friends to Islam, she discovered the truth about Jesus. You're sure to be inspired by her powerful testimony. If you're encouraged by her story, please share with a friend. For more resources like this, visi…

Curious about sharing the Gospel with Muslims? It's not as hard as you imagine! Learn a simple, 2-sentence way to do it in this podcast. "Sharing the Gospel" is one of "5 Essentials" every Christian should know and do with Muslims. For more resources like this to inspire and empower you to help Muslims find and follow Jesus, visit www.iHOPEministri…

Learn "5 Biblical Essentials" every Christian should know and do with Muslims. These interlocking essentials are SIMPLE to remember, making it easier for Christians everywhere to actually DO them so that we can all AMPLIFY the Good News to Muslims all over the world.Bởi Renod and Karen Bejjani

Be inspired and encouraged as Karen shares how she went from being fearful to fearless at sharing Jesus with Muslims.Bởi Renod and Karen Bejjani

In this episode, iHOPE's co-Founder, Renod Bejjani, shares some of iHOPE's most memorable stories of Muslims who've come to find and follow Jesus through an authentic relationship with a Christian. Be inspired and empowered with more resources like this from iHOPE Ministries at www.iHOPEministries.org.…