The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

Stuck in a spiritual rut? Don’t miss this episode. Keri shares how to step outside of the normal to live a life of meaning and purpose. If the Lord has seemed far away recently, and you’ve not been living up to your spiritual potential, Keri’s fresh voice will invigorate your soul. Find out how to stop conforming to the world and start knowing God and making Him known. It’s not as hard as you thin...

Life without Jesus is hard. It was surely hard for Rashida. She was born into a Muslim family in a gritty small town where drive-by shootings were common and broken families were the norm. Everything was hopeless. Then one courageous woman braved the neighborhood to share Jesus with Rashida’s mother. It changed their lives forever. When you touch someone’s life with the gospel, could there be gene...

Conforming to the status quo is frustrating when you know God has called you to something greater. How do you grow courage in times like this? Seek out wise, trusted Christian friends who have walked the journey ahead of you. Todays’ guest, Dr. Miriam Adenay, is just that friend. She’s an author of multiple books and lectures around the world about engaging women across cultures. In this episode,...

We can read the Bible or other Christians. One bullet-proofs us against culture, the other leaves us vulnerable to deception. As a young girl growing up in a Muslim-majority nation, Safaya never had an opportunity to read the Bible or Christians. Then she moved to a new country and “read” Christians from afar. She made assumptions about what they believed. Then, a friend gave her a Bible. Hear Saf...

Culture impacts how we live, work, and worship, often without thinking about it. This was certainly true for Safaya. As a young girl, growing up in a Muslim-majority nation, every facet of her life was oriented around Islam. Then war forced an unplanned family move around the world and a culture she didn’t understand. Confused, alone, and afraid, Safaya felt separated from God and distant from her...

Western Christians are free to share Jesus. Yet Ruba can’t freely do this. She lives in a Muslim-majority nation surrounded by political unrest, facing restrictions that Westerners can only imagine. Despite insurmountable obstacles, Ruba has found the courage to point women to Christ. If God gives Ruba the strength to be His witness among women throughout the Arab world, consider the courage and s...

God speaks to us in many ways. Yet Negin never heard Him speak with her. As a young Muslim girl, growing up in refugee camps and makeshift housing, she suffered unimaginable trauma and abuse. She prayed fervently and was desperate for a word. Yet none came, leaving her feeling even more alone and conflicted. Then she had a dramatic encounter with the Living God of the Bible that changed everything...

Have you noticed women of other faiths in the grocery store, park, or school? Debbie did and knew she should engage. Yet striking up conversations about Jesus across cultures was daunting. Then Debbie embraced discomfort and discovered it was easier and more fun to engage than she imagined. Now she is joyfully sharing Jesus with many. If Debbie can do this, you can too. She shares practical ways t...

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 visual reminder to embolden them. What can this Old T...

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...

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 it possible that you could tell someone about Jes...

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 and He turned her life around. And if he can do th...

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 learned from those women, and what it means for you in...

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, because if God could see and know her there in the hear...

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...

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 to step out of the comfort zone and into the joy-...

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...

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. What happened next deepened Christine’s faith. Her inspiring story will leave you seeking Go...

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...

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 will inspire and empower you with practical tips t...

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...

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...

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 faith. Listen as Shirin dishes up inspiring stori...

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...

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.    LINKS Join the iHOPE community of global believers who are sharing...