Stories Without Borders

Learning the Other's Language

September 30, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ep. 5, Dr. Alexander Massad, professor of World Religions at Wheaton College, explores Comparative Theology, learning another religion&#39;s &quot;syntax,&quot; &amp; how mutually vulnerable friendships with Muslims can deepen understanding across differences and enrich Christian faith.This episode spotlights the Wheaton College&#39;s Religions of the World Certificate. Check it out ⁠HERE⁠.Don&#39;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&#39;s One God and Two Religions: Christians and Muslims as NeighborsAlexander E. Massad&#39;s Witnessing God: Christians, Muslims, and the Comparative Theology of Missions Martin Accad&#39;s Sacred Misinterpretations: Reaching Across the Muslim-Christian DivideFrancis X. Clooney&#39;s Comparative Theology: Deep Learning Across Religious BordersFouad Elias Accad&#39;s Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam------------- Special thanks to Dr. Alexander Massad &amp; Wheaton College for sharing his story &amp; perspectives.- This episode was hosted &amp; edited by ⁠Charlie Brill⁠.- The theme song was written by ⁠<st

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