The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

We like the idea  of sharing Jesus across cultures, yet without compassion, it can be terrifying. Lily knew this first-hand. She grew up Muslim in Iran. When she became a Christian, she knew fellow Iranians needed Jesus too. Yet she trembled at the thought of sharing the gospel. Today, she finds joy in sharing Jesus in Iran. What made Lily bold? Could it make you bold too? (NOTE: This episode corr...

It’s not a matter of if you will face doubt or worldviews that are the opposite of yours, but when. Are you ready? If you’re a Christian, hinting at or hiding your faith is not an option. So, what can you do? Today’s guest, Leatrice, arms you with a mindset and habits to put on now that will prepare you for the inevitable. Find out how to trade any doubts you might feel when you engage with someon...

Rampant skepticism toward Christianity causes doubt. How can you share your faith when pop culture attacks what you believe? It can be discouraging, yet there is hope. Today’s guest comes from Saudi Arabia where it’s illegal to share the gospel or become a Jesus follower. She’s grown a resilient faith that has made her a bold and mighty witness undaunted by persecution. In this episode, she coache...

Life is messy, and it’s easy to forget that God can take your simple words, small actions, and faithful conversations about Jesus to change someone’s life for eternity . Today’s guest, an Aussie Bible teacher from a Muslim background, will remind you that it’s worth it to press through the discomfort because you never know what’s on the other side of your “Yes.” Your faithful, small faith-sharing...

Mahreen will never forget the moment she felt the powerful presence of the living 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 things out for her good. Mahreen’s rem...

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 changed everything. Now, he’s mentoring you. Listen an...

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 changed my thoughts and actions for sharing my faith. I...

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 wife. This episode will leave you hungering to t...

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. It touched her soul and set her on a journey tha...

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 for Christ. Don't miss this remarkable story.  But...

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. Radically transformed from the inside out, God use...

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.    LINKS Join the iHOPE community of global believers who are sharing Jesus across faiths, generations, and nations. Visit TheBlueCord.org Find out how you can move from "I can't" to "I do" share Jesus across faiths

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 visit www.iHOPEministries.org   LINKS Join...

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 Father can enable someone to Jesus. However, yo...

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 Father can enable someone to Jesus. However, yo...

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 neighbors across cultures, and give you bite-sized ste...

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, visit www.iHOPEministries.org .   LINKS Join the...

A former missionary turned award-winning screenwriter gives you an insider’s perspective on how secular media is working to deconstruct your faith. Don't let culture fuel doubt and undermine your Christian witness.  Through an Old Testament lesson, Laura emboldens you to be an authentic Christian witness in a hostile culture. Inspiring and uplifting – recorded at The Blue Cord Impact conference. ...

Norma lived in a city where most Christians fled from radical extremists. Believers who remained were afraid and hunkered down. It was a hostile culture for Jesus-followers. Why did she stay? Find out in this powerful interview with “Norma” from our recent Blue Cord Conference. This episode will challenge you, strengthen your faith, and give you the moral courage to share your faith where you live...

Could God use you to impact generations for Christ, even if you don’t feel qualified? Don’t miss this excerpt from our recent Blue Cord Women's Conference. You are central to God’s story right now. If God can use Salma, an uneducated, secular Christian from the Middle East to bring so many to Christ, how might He use you? Listen now and be encouraged.  ---------->>> Get  T he Blue Cord book,  by K...

This special episode features an incredible interview with Coach Robin Pou from our recent Blue Cord Conference. You have got to hear this. When you step out in faith to share your faith, you will face resistance. Whether you’re hanging out on your sofa or in the harvest field, resistance will always be there. The question is what do you do when it happens? Coach Robin (featured in Chapter 11 of T...

People all around us have become disillusioned by their Christian walk. So how can you witness to people of other faiths that their lives will be transformed when they follow Jesus? Jenn wrestled with these things. Then she met courageous Believers from hostile nations who caused her to confront her thinking. In the process, she found the boldness she had been longing for. Full of rich insight and...

If sharing Jesus doesn’t come naturally, this episode will encourage you. Summer felt uncomfortable talking about her faith too. Then she noticed her Muslim friends naturally discussing with her what they believed. If they could so easily share their faith with her, why couldn’t she do the same? Find out what Summer learned that may help you be more confident and courageous at sharing your faith t...

As our world grows increasingly hostile to Christians, how do you find the moral courage to share Jesus, even across cultures? Karen wrestled with this question until she met Miriam in the Middle East. You won’t believe what happened there. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt or unbelief around sharing your faith, this episode will inspire you. Listen and be encouraged.  ---------->>>> Save the Dat...

When you share Jesus, you could face rejection. Don’t let that discourage you. Listen as Marayama inspires and emboldens you to press on. She’s well acquainted with rejection. Growing up a young shepherdess in Somalia, she never knew Jesus. When she met the Good Shepherd, He transformed her life. Then rejection came. You’ll be touched by her deep spiritual insights and practical takeaways. Don’t m...