All Rise with Abdu Murray

Muslims love Jesus—but do they  know  who He really is?   In this episode of  All Rise , Abdu Murray explores the Islamic view of Jesus, known to Muslims as "Isa." What does the Qur'an say about Him? Is He just a prophet, or something more? And how do Islamic beliefs about Jesus at the end of time—His return, His role in judgment—compare with what the Bible reveals?   Abdu draws from his backgroun...

"If the virgin birth really happened, why did Jesus' own family think He was out of His mind?"   That's the sharp question we received after releasing two episodes on the historical and theological credibility of the virgin birth. And honestly, it's a great one.   In this episode of  All Rise , Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell explore the surprising—and often misunderstood—passages in Mark 3:21 and...

What do Muslims believe about God? In this episode of  All Rise , former Muslim and Christian apologist Abdu Murray takes a deep dive into Islamic theology to explore who Allah is—his attributes, character, actions in history, and relationship with humanity.   But this isn't a caricature. This is a  steelman  critique.   With both respect and clarity, Abdu outlines the Islamic view of Allah in its...

Tis the season … to discuss the resurrection!   In this special bonus episode of  All Rise , we take you back to a compelling 2016 debate between two men who have each made dramatic journeys of faith and doubt. Christian apologist and former Muslim  Abdu Murray  goes head-to-head with atheist and former Christian  John Loftus  on the foundational question of Christianity:  Did Jesus really rise fr...

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the famed Muslim-turned-atheist and critic of religion along with her New Atheist cohort, shocked the world when she came out as a Christian in 2023. The partial story of her conversion from the  UnHerd  article she penned received backlash from non-Christian and Christian commentators alike. Recently, she sat down with agnostic Alex O'Connor to set the record straight. In this ep...

The Christian world is finally awaking to the reality of the technological captivity of humanity. But one man who has been thinking about this from the beginning is Stuart McAllister. Gleaning wisdom from CS Lewis and many other authors, Stuart helps us navigate the technological world by first helping us understand the underlying problems and what is at stake.    Stuart is the Director of Ministr...

Chloe Cole has lived a full lifetime in her 20 years. She joins the podcast to discuss the tumultuous early years of her life and the cultural and political trends and pressures impacting developing young girls and boys today.    Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/abdumurray12   Twitter  https://twitter.com/abdumurray   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.c...

Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) pepper Abdu with questions about transgenderism, denominations, selective acceptance of miracles, and if people are only Christian because they were born in Christian countries.    Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/abdumurray12   Twitter  https://twitter.com/abdumurray   TikTok  https://w...

"All roads lead to God." "Live your truth." "Do what makes you happy." These truisms of the modern world lend themselves to the idea that the traditional Christian idea which states Jesus is "the only way" is intolerant and unloving. Abdu Murray discusses this major issue live at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Keep in touch with Abdu and be notified when he is in a town near you by sig...

Former Muslim turned Christian Abdu Murray takes tough questions from young adults at Community Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI. He touches on Islam, who salvation is for, the reliability of the Christian scriptures, Christians in politics, and more!    Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/abdumurray12   Twitter  https://twitter.com/abdumurr...

Is there something inherently "sick" about our politics that has infected the Christian life and witness? If so, what is the problem and what can we do about it? In this pre-Inauguration Day episode, Michael Wear talks about where we go from here.    Check out Michael Wear's The Center for Christianity and Public Life  at  https://www.ccpubliclife.org/ . " The Center for Christianity and Public Li...

Dr. Bart Ehrman  claims that Matthew made a translation error and misunderstood the original context of Isaiah 7:14. If Matthew had known Hebrew and understood the context, he would have known that Isaiah was not prophesying a "virgin birth." If Dr. Ehrman is true, that means the Gospel story of Jesus is built on a lie. What is the truth? Find out in this in-depth investigation.      Abdu's social...

Dr. Bart Ehrman  claims that Matthew got the "Nazarene" prophecy about Jesus incorrect because there is no such prophecy found in all of the Old Testament.           Abdu's socials:   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/abdumurray12   Twitter  https://twitter.com/abdumurray   TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@abdumurray   Keep in touch with Abdu and b...

Dr Andy Bannister joins us to discuss several of the questions that everyone wonders about but are often left unanswered. We talk about good vs evil, altruism vs selfishness, and the theory of evolution as a potential answer to these great wonders.    Dr. Andy Bannister holds a PhD in Islamic Studies and he regularly speaks and teaches on Islam, philosophy, and atheism (among other topics) around...

Abdu Murray and Pastor Chris Rea of Community Christian Church in Sterling Heights, MI, discuss this chaotic election season in front of a live audience. Abdu's Washington Times piece referenced in this episode can be found at  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/26/american-souls-are-sick-this-election-season/ .      Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/abdumurray   Instagram  https://www...

J Warner Wallace talks to us about the many lessons learned from his life as a homicide detective. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective and a best-selling author and national speaker in the field of apologetics. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and an adjunct professor at several universities, including Talbot School of...

One approach to testing the reliability, or lack thereof, of the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection is the "minimal facts" approach by which we look at only those facts that are undisputed among even the most critical scholars. But are there good reasons to move beyond the "minimal facts" to "maximal data"?                Resources mentioned in this episode:   Minimal Facts vs. Maximal Data playl...

Abdu is joined by the John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and a sought after author and speaker on the intersection of Christianity and culture.      You can check out the Colson Center at https://colsoncenter.org/ . Find John's socials at  https://breakpoint.org/john-stonestreet/ .      The articles mention in this episode can be found at:   https://www.break...

Analytic philosopher Dr. Lydia McGrew uses her specialty to answer the perennial question: Is the Gospel of John an eyewitness account or merely a theological fiction?  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Lydia McGrew on  facebook   https://www.facebook.com/lydiamcgrewauthor/   Lydia McGrew  Youtube  channel  https://www.youtube.com/@LydiaMcGrewChannel   Lydia McGrew on Spotify  https://open.sp...

Has life been created inside of the laboratory? Some scientists say YES, making some believe that God is an unnecessary hypothesis for the existence of life. What does the science actually say? Join us as we discuss WHAT scientists are saying, WHY they're saying it, and WHAT the  acual  science says with one of our finest living scientific minds, Dr. James Tour.          Check out Dr. James Tour's...

Abdu and Derek get asked a lot about what they read to stay informed about the world and grounded in their faith. Today, they answer those questions in detail, highlighting a series of books that explore many relevant topics in our society today, including what atheism really is, the historical battles between science and religion, how to read the Bible, and so much more.      Resources mentioned...

We are hard at work on season 3 and new episodes will be dropping SOON. But today we felt it necessary to bring you an important episode where we discuss the recent Trump assassination attempt and what it seems to be revealing about the soul of America during these precarious times. 

Abdu visits the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to answer questions from some of the brightest young minds in America. Listen in as Abdu fields questions on sexuality, Islam, and the reliability of the Bible. Do you have questions for Abdu? Send them to mail@embracethetruth.org. You never know when we might answer one live on the show!   All Rise is a listener and donor-supported presentatio...

The world is full of wonders both mysterious and beautiful. Do we have reasons to believe that this beauty points to anything beyond itself? Our special guest, Xandra Grieme, says that when it comes to beauty, there may be more than meets the eye. Xandra Grieme is an apologist, speaker, and curator for the Museum of Created Beauty. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Colorado State Univ...

After Abdu's message at the University of Central Florida, several students came forward to ask their most pressing questions in a live Q&A. Listen in as Abdu fields questions on sexuality, slavery, and gender in the Bible, the toughest question he's ever received, and what it means to be a disciple. Do you have questions for Abdu? Send them to mail@embracethetruth.org. You never know when we migh...