The E.A.R. Podcast

In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , host Brandon Queen tackles a question that often challenges church leaders and believers: How do we measure the growth of the church? With Jesus' promise in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church,” as the foundation, Brandon explores whether growth should be gauged by numbers, spiritual depth, or faithfulness to the Great Commission. Discover why numbers mat...

Thank you for tuning into Pew Talk on The E.A.R. Podcast! In this episode, host Brandon Queen continues his conversation with Rev. Bill Crawford on survival strategies for the small church. From fostering tight-knit communities and leveraging creativity to adaptive leadership and forging strategic partnerships, we’ll unpack the resilience and resourcefulness that define small churches. How do they...

Thank you for tuning into Pew Talk on The E.A.R. Podcast! In this episode, host Brandon Queen delves into the heart of small church life, exploring how these congregations thrive despite limited resources and ongoing challenges. From fostering tight-knit communities and leveraging creativity to adaptive leadership and forging strategic partnerships, we’ll unpack the resilience and resourcefulness...

Introduction of Rev. Bill Crawford – Season 11 - Episode #1 Series: The Small Church (A Pew Talk Conversation)   Episode Synopsis: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , Brandon Queen welcomes Rev. Bill Crawford, affectionately known as “Reverend Redfish,” for a deep dive into the essential yet often overlooked world of small churches. Launching the Pew Talk series on Small Churches , this conver...

Summary of the episode : In this final episode of the season, we delve into the invaluable appendices of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor by Timothy and Miriam Harris. These practical resources and insights serve as the perfect companion to the book, equipping listeners with tools to engage better, understand, and love Muslim neighbors in their communities. The appendices provide a roadmap for living o...

Summary of the episode : In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, host Brandon Queen dives into the complex and heartening journey of Muslim converts to Christianity, exploring the themes of prayer, faith, and community support. Joined by Timothy Harris, co-author of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor , Brandon unpacks chapters 50 and 51 of the book, titled “Links in the Beautiful Chain of One Muslim’s Sal...

Led by the Spirit in Boldness! - Episode #16 Summary of the episode : In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, we dive into Chapters 46 through 48 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor by Timothy Harris. Join us as we unpack the spiritual depth behind encounters like "The Holy Spirit and the Moroccan Rug Salesman" and discuss how God’s presence and timing guide us meaningfully. We explore questions around...

Serve, Listen, Share: Living Out the Gospel! - Episode #15 Summary of the episode : In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , host Brandon Queen interviews Timothy Harris, author of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor , for an engaging discussion on evangelism that combines humility, spiritual sensitivity, and a bridge-building approach to sharing the gospel. Together, they explore the themes of servant eva...

Faith Under Fire! - Episode #14 Summary of the episode : In this investigative episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , titled “Faith Under Fire: Investigating Muslim Encounters and Evangelism,” host Brandon Queen interviews author Timothy Harris to explore the powerful narratives in chapters 39 through 41 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor . Together, they dive into three eye-opening stories: “They Wanted to...

Lost Souls, Seeking Muslims, and Responding to Tragedy! - Episode #13 Summary of the episode : In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , host Brandon Queen sits down with Timothy Harris to explore chapters 36-38 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor . These chapters dive deep into the heart of Christian outreach to the Muslim community, highlighting the importance of genuine love and care for lost souls, u...

Grace, Truth & Boldness with Muslim Neighbors! - Episode #12 Summary of the episode : In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast , host Brandon Queen is joined by Timothy Harris, author of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor , to explore deep and challenging topics from chapters 33-35 of the book. The conversation focuses on three key areas: balancing grace and truth in evangelism, reflecting Christ’s love...

Crossing Cultures: Compassion and Conflict in Muslim Outreach! - Episode #11 Summary of the episode : In this episode of the E.A.R. Podcast , we explore the complexities of cross-cultural relationships in Muslim outreach, inspired by the book Loving Your Muslim Neighbor . Through stories of helping desperate Syrian refugees, navigating tensions at a Yemeni mosque, and facing personal conflict, we’...

Be Like Christ in Hospitality! - Episode #10 Summary of the episode : In this episode, we explore chapters 22 through 24 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor , diving into the powerful call for Christians to reflect Christ’s love through genuine hospitality. We'll discuss practical ways to open our hearts and homes, build trust, and nurture relationships with our Muslim neighbors rooted in biblical...

Pens, Purses, and Interfaith Encounters! - Episode #8 Summary of the episode : In this episode, we dive into chapters 21-23 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbors by Timothy and Miriam Harris, where the authors explore the complexities and nuances of building meaningful relationships with Muslims. Chapter 21 highlights the importance of understanding cultural differences and the power of active listening...

We Need to Deliver the Gospel! - Episode #8 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 19 – 21 of his book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor.” This discussion answers the question, “Does it kill to love Muslim people?” We also answer the question, “Who brought Muslims to America?” America, as we know it, was discovered land. The country was built as a land of...

Does It Kill To Love Them? - Episode #7 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 16 – 18 of his book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor.” This discussion answers the question, does it kill to love Muslim people? We also answer the question, who brought Muslims to America? America as we know it was discovered land. As the country was built, it was built as a l...

Genuine Evangelism - Episode #6 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 13 – 15 of his book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor,” This discussion touches on how we can be angry at Muslims or watch God use the Islamic agenda to spread His love worldwide.   IF we get out of the way and out of our anger, we can see God using situations to bring Islamic folk...

One True Faith - Episode #5 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 10 – 12 of his book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor.” This discussion touches on having a basic knowledge and understanding of the religion of Islam. Get to know Muslim people! Love them, listen well to them! Jesus made himself available to all people and he did not adhere to cultural nor...

Which One Do You Promote? - Episode #4 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 7 – 9 of the book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor.” This discussion asked the question, “Which one do you promote?” This question simply asks, do you promote Christ of the Bible or do we promote a so-called Christianity that fits our ideals? If you were to approach a bridge on...

What Cost? - Episode #3 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review chapters 4 – 6 of the book, “Loving Your Muslim Neighbor.” Brandon starts off the discussion by asking the question, ‘what does it mean to be missional?’ Timothy expresses that we should be looking for opportunities to share the gospel. We should be loving that person that does not look like us. Tim...

Why Share the Gospel? - Episode #2 Summary of the episode : During this discussion, Brandon and Timothy review the first three chapters of his book, Loving Your Muslim Neighbor. Brandon questions Timothy on the importance of sharing the gospel with Muslim people and how the Bible calls us to go to the ends of the earth. They both discuss what people think when they hear the word Muslim and what th...

Guest Introduction: Episode #1 Summary of the episode : This episode will serve as the introduction of the guest and the groundwork of what will be discussed during the season. During this episode, Timothy and Brandon discuss what the Muslim culture looks like in North America and what we as Christians should be doing to meet them where they are. Meet the Guest: Timothy and his wife Miriam Harris...

Synopsis: A sermon preached by Rev. Bill Crawford. Meet the Guest: The Reverend William O. Crawford has been the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux for over twenty years. He is also the pastor at the Presbyterian Church in Houma, Louisiana, which is about a 25-to-35-minute drive from Thibodaux. Husband to Julia, father of three Owners of two dogs - "Val" and "Otis." Works Cited:...

Synopsis: This week Brandon interviews a local recording artist about their new album “Living Proof.” Living Proof was released at the beginning of 2022, just several months after Hurricane Ida struck landfall. Hurricane Ida cause devastating damage to the area that left a lot of people in disarray. This album was released at the perfect time for people. The album brings encouragement and peace. T...

Synopsis: This week Brandon preaches from James 2:1-13 and based the sermon on favoritism. As Christians, we are not to show favoritism toward other people that come to worship alongside us. James cuts straight to the jugular vein and points out the sin of the early church. This sermons explains the sin of favortism. Tune into this sermon on favoritism. How to find the material: The E.A.R. Podcast...