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In this episode Ahmed shares the mind-blowing story of how he came to Christ from a very strict Muslim family background. He learnt the Quran by heart as a child, his father was a Mufti (a religious scholar) in Mecca, the birthplace of Islam. His tribe in Saudi Arabia is one of the most radical in their commitment to Islam and hatred of infidels, with several of them involved in the 9/11 attacks....

The church in Iran today is thought to be the fastest growing church in the world, in spite of intense persecution. Why is that?  In this episode Matt talks with Lana Silk, the CEO of Transform Iran.  Lana grew up in an Iranian Christian family in The Islamic Republic of Iran during the Iran-Iraq War and the early years of Ayatollah Khomeini. She talks of the state's indoctrination of even pr...

In this episode former Muslims Shino and Shania Gabo tell their incredible story of coming to faith in Jesus.  They both grew up in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, before the civil war broke out. Then they relocated to Europe.  Shania's story of faith involves seeing a brutal act of violence online, followed by 2 powerful visions of Jesus. Her husband, Shino, spent years trying to convince...

In this special episode Matt and Mike share their top 10 tips for sharing the gospel with Muslims. These are a summary of things we've learned over several decades of conversations with Muslims about Jesus. We'll talk about pitfalls to avoid, ideas for starting spiritual conversations, some ways to answer typical objections to Christian faith and much more. Here are the 10 themes we disc...

60 million Pushtuns live in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They are a people admired for their generous hospitality but feared for their warrior culture. It is often said that they are 'the best of friends and the worst of enemies'. In this episode Matt talks with an old friend and mentor, Dr. Len, who lived in Peshawar, Pakistan among the Pushtuns for many years with his family. He learned t...

In this episode Matt interviews Daniel & Maria, a young couple from Europe who moved to East Africa with their two-month old baby. Within a year, however, they faced an intense and traumatic week where the country unexpectedly descended into fighting and civil war and they became trapped in their apartment, not knowing how to escape.   You’ll hear how God guided them and helped them to evacuat...

NB. This is a story of abduction by extremists and there are mentions of torture. In that regard, it is not suitable for younger children.    In this episode we meet 'Jonathan' whose story is somehow chilling, gripping and inspiring all at the same time. His imprisonment by Islamic extremists lasted for many months and, for most of that time, he never knew whether execution or release wa...

In this episode Matt interviews Jamie Winship.   Jamie tells some amazing stories from when he served in law enforcement in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, including a miraculous revelation during an active kidnapping case.   He then goes on to explain how the Lord led him and his wife, Donna, to serve overseas and invite Muslims into the kingdom of God over many years in Indonesia, Iraq and...

In this episode Matt interviews Donna Winship. She and her husband Jamie spent 25 years living and working in the Muslim world: Indonesia, Iraq & Jordan. In those locations their greatest joy was seeing Muslims discern the voice of God, enter into the kingdom, be healed and follow Jesus. Donna shares how they learnt so much about faith and mission from their own mistakes, from fellow workers a...

In this episode we meet a couple from Northern Ireland who have been living and working in rural Mozambique amongst the Yawo people for the last 6 years. Johnny and Kathryn tell some fascinating stories of bugs, witchdoctors, curses and the very beginnings of a church in their local area. They also have various stories about motorbikes, including a theft and various road accidents. Send us a messa...

In this episode Matt talks with an old friend from the earthquake relief work in Pakistan. Andy Kampman grew up in rural Iowa, but in the winter of 2005 he responded to a call to spend a few weeks building shelters in the Pakistani Himalayas for the thousands who had lost their homes. Those weeks were hugely significant for Andy in terms of growing to love Muslims and wanting to share the good new...

**WARNING** This episode contains harrowing stories of domestic abuse and suicidal thoughts, so is not suitable for younger children. This episode's special guest is Joann Doyle , co-author of 2 books: Women Who Risk , Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World and Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East . She is also the President and Founder of a ministry called Not Forgotten ,...

In this episode we meet 'Jacob', who has served in a very poor part of East Africa with his wife and four kids for more than a decade. The refugees there that they live amongst have suffered terribly from a genocide that has led to the displacement of millions from their homeland. But in the midst of the pain and the trauma, many Muslims there are questioning the faith that they have bee...

**WARNING** This episode contains a harrowing story of domestic abuse, so is not suitable for younger children. In this fascinating and unusual episode Matt talks to 'David & Abigail', a couple who spent many years in the mountainous post-Soviet Caucausus region.  Ministry to Muslims in this part of world is quite different to life in the Middle East or South Asia, with an entrenched...

This week Phil Moore , church leader and author of the excellent Straight to the Heart Bible Commentary series, joins Matt to discuss his most recent book, called The Forgotten Manifesto of Jesus , in which he shares stories and lessons learnt from the revival in Iran and its overflow in other nations. Post Covid 19, Phil moved on from leading a large and thriving church in SW London to focus on t...

In this episode we meet Dr. Pat Brittenden . Pat grew up in Algeria, served in Tunisia and has recently completed his PhD on the emerging Muslim-background church of North Africa. He works now for the Hikma Partnership , a partnership committed to encouraging BMB (Believers from a Muslim Background) research and writing. Pat shares some of the lessons learned from his years in Tunisia, amazing sto...

In this episode Matt chats with special guest Tom Doyle , author of several excellent books: Dreams & Visions, Standing in the Fire and Killing Christians, to name a few. He and his wife, Joann, served in many Middle Eastern countries and have written about the stories of those they have met along the way, particularly Muslims who have had dreams and visions of Jesus or have suffered for their...

This episode is the 3rd one that we have done recently with diaspora immigrants to the West (2nd or 3rd generation) who have gone overseas as church-planters. We’ve had a Nigerian Brit, a South Asian from the USA and now a Canadian of Chinese heritage.   Dr. M describes 10 benefits/blessings of being Chinese and working among Muslims. He highlights some of the challenges of working and ministering...

Dr. T grew up in the USA, but her family is from South Asia and she has several Hindu and Sikh relatives. After becoming a medical doctor and practising in the States, she felt the Lord direct her to using her skills in the 'Muslim world'. A series of events led her to India, the land of her forefathers.  She and Matt discuss Indian culture, medical mission and some of the challenges of...

In this episode we meet Dr. Robert Sluka, once a missionary with Frontiers in the Maldive Islands, where his love for oceans, ocean people and marine biology all combined. Bob and Matt discuss integral mission and how caring for the environment is very much part of our biblical mandate and God's heart for the poor. ____________________________________________________________________ Visit A R...

In this episode we hear the story of Nik Ripken. Nik and Ruth spent over 30 years obeying Christ’s command to share Jesus across the globe. After 7 years in Malawi & South Africa, they moved to Nairobi, Kenya to begin work among the Somali people, in the context of war and famine. Many Somali believers there suffered for their faith. Most were martyred. Near the end of the Ripken’s tenure amon...

In this episode Matt hears from Ola, a Nigerian-Brit who grew up in the UK. Expelled from school, he got caught up in the drug scene in London, before coming to Christ as a young man. He then became a rap artist, before sensing the Lord calling him to the nations. Ola shares honestly about the difficulties of moving to the country of his parents and grandparents to do church planting, before spend...

In this episode Matt talks to Andy McCullough, a church leader and author in the UK who spent many years doing evangelism and church-planting in Turkey/Turkiye.   He’ll be sharing about how a fellowship was started in Istanbul through a tattoo artist, his girlfriend and a series of remarkable dreams.  Andy now works with an international network of churches called New Frontiers – not connected to...

In this episode you'll hear the story of 'Badr' who describes himself as a fanatical Muslim in his teenage years. Although from a Syrian family, he grew up in Yemen and came to faith when his father (hoping he'd become less fanatical) gave him a bible. He shares the journey of how his family reacted, the difficulties of finding other believers to fellowship with and his current...

In this episode we meet Andy Bannister, Director of Solas. His ministry journey has included several years of engaging with Muslims at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, doing a PhD in Quranic Studies, writing several books on Islam and evangelism, teaching and speaking in many churches in the UK and North America - and currently hosting two podcasts! We’ll be hearing his story and some key tips on re...