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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 and how he is using missionaries throughout the Muslim world.

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Episode 77
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Creative Ways to Communicate the Gospel with Muslims
Jul 10, 2023 | Runtime: 27m | Download
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the value of using stories, poetry, songs and analogies to share the Gospel with… Read More

Creative Ways to Communicate the Gospel with Muslims

In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the value of using stories, poetry, songs and analogies to share the Gospel with Muslims. Sometimes it isn’t the Gospel message that is rejected but rather the form by which we communicate the Gospel. 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 76
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Using Islamic Terms to Communicate the Gospel to Muslims
Jul 04, 2023 | Runtime: 26m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of learning local languages as well as the value of using Muslim… Read More

Using Islamic Terms to Communicate the Gospel to Muslims

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of learning local languages as well as the value of using Muslim phrases and Islamic terms when communicating the Gospel. 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 75
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Relating, Understanding & Communicating with Muslims
Jul 03, 2023 | Runtime: 24m | Download
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of Christians winning the person rather than the argument with Muslims. She… Read More

Relating, Understanding & Communicating with Muslims

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of Christians winning the person rather than the argument with Muslims. She reminds us of the importance of not only receiving the gospel by faith but also sharing the gospel by faith and with prayer. 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 Christian witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

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.