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Podcast:
Truth About Muslims

The Truth about Muslims Podcast equips listeners to think critically about media, Muslims, and the mission of God. Since 9/11, people are asking “What is really going on in the Muslim world?” “Is the media giving us the whole picture?” “Do we have reason to fear?” As Christians, “How should we respond?” Join hosts, Trevor Castor and Howard Ki in exploring what God is doing in Muslim ministry.

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Episode 74
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: The Veneration of Muhammad
May 01, 2023 | Runtime: 28m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how many Muslims tend to venerate Muhammad. This may include the celebration of his… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: The Veneration of Muhammad

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how many Muslims tend to venerate Muhammad. This may include the celebration of his birthday and imitating him as the best of God’s creation. The veneration of Muhammad is often a unifying practice for Muslims and may even be continued for some Muslims who become Christians. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 73
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Muslim Women & Folk Islam (black magic and the evil eye) Pt. 3
May 01, 2023 | Runtime: 27m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk… Read More

Muslim Women & Folk Islam (black magic and the evil eye) Pt. 3

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk Islam. This session addresses the issues of black magic, charms, amulets, the evil eye, illness, healing, dreams, visions, and prayer in Islam. Muslim women often live in fear of curses. Learn how to address issues like the use of charms and amulets for protection from evil in Islam. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 72
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (exorcism and relics) Pt. 2
May 01, 2023 | Runtime: 29m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey continues discussing how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (exorcism and relics) Pt. 2

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey continues discussing how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk Islam. The issues of relics and exorcism are addressed in this 2nd part of the Folk Islam lectures. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 71
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam Pt. 1
Apr 26, 2023 | Runtime: 26m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam Pt. 1

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk Islam. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 70
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: The Risk of Muslims Following Jesus
Apr 20, 2023 | Runtime: 25m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses some of the risks that Muslims often face when deciding to follow Jesus. She… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: The Risk of Muslims Following Jesus

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses some of the risks that Muslims often face when deciding to follow Jesus. She shares some of her own experiences and the loss of dear friends who suffered for their faith in Christ and even paid the ultimate price of martyrdom. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 69
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Praying with and for Muslims
Apr 20, 2023 | Runtime: 25m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores some of the similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian prayers. She includes practical… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Praying with and for Muslims

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores some of the similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian prayers. She includes practical tips and praying with and for Muslims. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 68
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Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Debate and Bible Study with Muslims
Apr 20, 2023 | Runtime: 27m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the challenge of the programmed mind. Many people are trained to think and behave… Read More

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Debate and Bible Study with Muslims

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the challenge of the programmed mind. Many people are trained to think and behave in particular ways. This can present a challenge when introducing new ideas, particularly when the ideas are in conflict with current thinking. How can we discuss the Bible and engage in fruitful debate with Muslims. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful. If you want to access Carl Pfander’s book, it can be downloaded here.