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Stories about Arab, Persian, and Anglo Muslims & Christians who cross the divide to each other in the hopes of becoming better neighbors.
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- 4 days ago46 min
A Newcomer's Hospitality
Ep. 10, features Lana Duoibes, Director of International & Refugee Ministries at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, & creator of The Global Table. A Jordanian Christian immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, Lana draws from her own experience to build bridges with Middle Eastern Muslim & Christian newcomers, as well as other new arrivals in West Michigan.References & other resources connected to Lana:- The Refugee Highway Partnership - West Michigan Friendship Center
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Turning Encounters into Relationships
Ep. 9, Martin Brooks, President Emeritus of Peace Catalyst International, explores his decades of experiences creating spaces where Muslims & Christians can encounter one another with curiosity, honesty, & mutual respect. His work has taken him across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, & Central Asia. Referred to in our conversation:Glocal: Following Jesus in the 21st Century by Rick LoveDon't miss the upcoming conference in Bethlehem, Palestine, Dec. 27-31st, Christ at the Checkpoint.Support the work of The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.- Special thanks to George for sharing his story & perspectives.- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.- The theme song was written by Charlie Brill & performed by Rob Cordell.- The credits were read by Megan Cordell.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Reconciliation Amid Present Pain
Ep. 8 explores the story of Wasim Nasser, a Palestinian Christian & peacebuilder with Musalaha, exploring what it means to see those we have been taught to fear, pursue reconciliation amid violence, & practice peacemaking through the ongoing pain experienced by his community.Wasim reflects on Musalaha’s work bringing people across ethnic, religious, & social divides into relationship, the difficulty of reconciliation when injustice & suffering are not abstract, & why peacemaking requires more than simply avoiding conflict.For more information about Musalaha's work please check out these resources: - Musalaha's Website- Musalaha' US's Website- Through My Enemy's Eyes: Envisioning Reconciliation in Israel-Palestine by Salim Munayer & Lisa Loden- Reconciling Justice: Concepts of Justice in the Multireligious Context of Palestine/Israel by Salim Munayer- Journey through the Storm: Lessons from Musalaha - Ministry of Reconciliation by Salim Munayer- The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology amid Gaza by John S. Munayer & Samuel MunayerDon't miss the upcoming conference in Atlanta, Nov-5-7, Church at the Crossroads.Don't miss the upcoming conference in Bethlehem, Palestine, Dec. 27-31, Christ at the Checkpoint. Support the work of The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.- Special thanks to Wasim for sharing his story & perspectives.- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.- The theme song was written by Charlie Brill & performed by Rob Cordell.- The credits were read by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
Finding the Walls
Ep. 7: Ramy Taleb & his wife, Roula, talk about their work in Lebanon with Al Shabiba Risala using education & meaningful encounter to equip a new generation of everyday peacemakers to cross the divides they've inherited.
- Oct 7, 202652 min
Humanity Across the Divide
Dr. Daniel Bannoura, a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, shares the story of his upbringing, his advocacy against harmful theology that has cost his people dearly, and his journey as a scholar studying Islam in order to better love his Muslim neighbors.Daniel is a recent graduate of University of Notre Dame in Islamic studies. His thesis was, “The Composition of the Qur’an: Towards a Historical-Critical Theory of Its Redaction,” & he studied under Dr. Gabriel Reynolds.Daniel is also on staff with the Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice, & he is one of the main coordinators for Church at the Crossroads, a conference for Palestinian Christians & Global Christians to seek peace together in the Holy Land. Church at the Crossroads meets from Atlanta, GA in Nov. 5-7.
- Sep 30, 202651 min
Learning the Other's Language
Ep. 5, Dr. Alexander Massad, professor of World Religions at Wheaton College, explores Comparative Theology, learning another religion's "syntax," & how mutually vulnerable friendships with Muslims can deepen understanding across differences and enrich Christian faith.This episode spotlights the Wheaton College's Religions of the World Certificate. Check it out HERE.Don't miss the upcoming conference in Atlanta, Nov-5-7, Church at the Crossroads.Support the work of The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.------------Links to resources referenced in our conversation:Amir Hussain's One God and Two Religions: Christians and Muslims as NeighborsAlexander E. Massad's Witnessing God: Christians, Muslims, and the Comparative Theology of Missions Martin Accad's Sacred Misinterpretations: Reaching Across the Muslim-Christian DivideFrancis X. Clooney's Comparative Theology: Deep Learning Across Religious BordersFouad Elias Accad's Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam------------- Special thanks to Dr. Alexander Massad & Wheaton College for sharing his story & perspectives.- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.- The theme song was written by <st
- Sep 23, 202637 min
Unearthing the Roots of Muslim-Christian Neighboring
Ep. 4, Dr. David Vila is the world religions professor at John Brown University, curator for the Abila Archeological Project in NW Jordan since 2008, & former Fulbright scholar at Jordanian universities. His interview explores the history of Muslim-Christian neighboring since the beginnings of Islam & what that history can teach us about building relationships across that divide today.If you like our storytelling, please consider supporting The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.Please consider attending the Christ at the Checkpoint conference in Bethlehem, Palestine. More info HERE.- Special thanks to Dr. David Vila, John Brown University ,& the Abila Archaeological Project for sharing his story & perspectives.- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.- The theme song was written by Charlie Brill & performed by Rob Cordell.- The credits were read by Megan Cordell.
- Sep 16, 202644 min
Unlearning the Myths We’ve Inherited
Ep. 3, Dr. Benjamin Norquist from The Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice talks as an educator about Palestinian Christian institutions in Bethlehem, Palestine, & his journey from unlearning the myths we have inherited in the West to understand that world, it's people, & it's nuances.Checkout Ben's recently published book that he co-wrote with Brian Miller, Every Somewhere Sacred: Rescuing a Theology of Place in the American Imagination.If you like our storytelling, please consider supporting The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a monthly financial partner HERE.Please consider attending the Church at the Crossroads conference Nov. 5-7 in Atlanta. More info HERE.Also, please consider attending the Christ at the Checkpoint conference Dec. 27-31 in Bethlehem, Palestine. More info HERE.- Special thanks to Dr. Ben Norquist & The Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice for sharing his story & perspectives.- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.- The theme song was written by Charlie Brill & performed by Rob Cordell.- The credits were read by Megan Cordell.
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