Truth About Muslims / Muslims Christians and the Zombie Apocalypse
The Zwemer Center’s 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.
Fri, February 07, 2025
Resurrection: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the final lesson on chronological bible storying of Matthew 28 or any of the other resurrection passages with Muslims.
Fri, January 31, 2025
Luke 23: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the eighth lesson on chronological bible storying of Luke 23 with Muslims.
Fri, January 24, 2025
John 8: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the seventh lesson on chronological bible storying of John 8 with Muslims.
Fri, January 17, 2025
Mark 2: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the sixth lesson on chronological bible storying of Mark 2 with Muslims.
Fri, January 10, 2025
Isaiah 53: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the fifth lesson on chronological bible storying of Isaiah 53 with Muslims.
Fri, January 03, 2025
Genesis 22: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the fourth lesson on chronological bible storying of Genesis 22 with Muslims (Sacrifice of Isaac).
Fri, December 27, 2024
Genesis 12: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the third lesson on chronological bible storying of Genesis 12 with Muslims.
Fri, December 20, 2024
Genesis 3: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the second lesson on chronological bible storying of Genesis 3 with Muslims.
Fri, December 13, 2024
Genesis 1-2: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the first lesson on chronological bible storying of Genesis 1-2 with Muslims.
Fri, December 06, 2024
Hospitality: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin continues with introductory material with a focus on hospitality in the home to begin this process of a bible study with Muslims.
Fri, November 29, 2024
Introduction: Bible Storying for Muslims
Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the introductory means and methods for beginning this Bible study with Muslims.
Fri, November 22, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: How Would Jesus Respond to a Folk Muslims?
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on how Jesus would respond to a Folk Muslim during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents how Jesus acted with the Samaritan Women in John 4:1-24 and the implication with Folk Muslims. Additionally, Psalm 23 for Muslims.
Tue, November 19, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Divination in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on divination in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents divination in Folk Islam, its condemnation in the Bible, and manifestations of divination in Folk Islam from different regions.
Fri, November 15, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Magic in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on magic in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the magic in Folk Islam, the reality of it found in the Bible, the magic found in the Qur’an and Hadith, and how it manifests.
Tue, November 12, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Rites of Passage in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on rites of passage in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the rites of passage from birth to death in both of Islam's main traditions: Sunni and Shia.
Fri, November 08, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Festivals in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on festivals in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents festivals per region and sects in Folk Islam and how they are understood.
Tue, November 05, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Places and Pilgrimages
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on places and pilgrimages in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the normal pilgrimages to the Kaaba in the Hajj and to other shrines, such as Muhammad’s shrine, the Tomb of Hussain, and other Saints, and the rituals involving these places and pilgrimages.
Fri, November 01, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Other Representations of Forces in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the forces of natural representation in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents other representations of the most sacred material forces in Folk Islam, like hair and jewelry.
Tue, October 29, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Forces of Natural Representation in Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the forces of natural representation in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the natural representation of forces in Folk Islam, such as the Black Stone of the Kaaba, the Dome of the Rock, Morghe Rebat, and the White Stone, how these affect the concepts of God, and how Christians should respond.
Fri, October 25, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Fetishes and Charms in Folk Islam (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the fetishes and charms in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the uses of fetishes and charms in folk Islam for mechanisms of protection (e.g., physical elements), using the Qur’an as protection.
Tue, October 22, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Fetishes and Charms in Folk Islam (Pt. 1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the fetishes and charms in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the uses of fetishes and charms in folk Islam, from the Qur’anic magic, and other mechanics of fetishes and charms.
Fri, October 18, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Evil Eye
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the Evil Eye during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents on the Evil Eye in both the Bible and the Qur’an, what the Evil Eye is, the Evil Eye in the Muslim world, and how it is understood in Folk Islam.
Tue, October 15, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Baraka
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Baraka during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the meaning of the Arabic word Baraka (blessings) in Islam, its mechanism, and forms of receiving blessings.
Fri, October 11, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Sayyids and Other Practitioners
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Sayyids and other practitioners during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents what Sayyids are, Diviners and Medicine Men and Women, Midwives, Amulets, Witches, and Marabouts, and how the Qur’an supports this.
Tue, October 08, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Missiological Implication with Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Missiological implications with Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the different contextualization strategies and examples of the felt needs of Folk Muslims and how the Gospel can answer their needs.
Fri, October 04, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islamic Saints/Pīrs (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Saints (Pirs) Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the different names of Saints (Pirs) within the Islamic Traditions, pre-Islamic roots of Saints, shrines, rituals surrounding Saints, their duties, their authority, and how Christians should understand this.
Tue, October 01, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islamic Saints/Pīrs (Pt. 1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Saints (Pirs) Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents what Saints (Pirs) are in Islam, Saints in the Qur’an and within the Islamic traditions, Saint veneration, and whether Muhammad was a Saint.
Fri, September 27, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Saints and Sufism
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on saints and sufis in Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the beginning of Sufism, a brief history of Sufism, what mysticism is, Sufism's Qur’anic roots, Sufi orders and their stages, and famous Sufi saints.
Tue, September 24, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Possession and Exorcism
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on possession and exorcism in the context of Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents what facilitates and observations of demonic possession, discerning demonic oppression and possession, and how to do an Exorcism.
Fri, September 20, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Case Studies of Demonization
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on case studies of demonization during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents multiple case studies on demonization in Islamic contexts.
Tue, September 17, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Regional Jinn Influences (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the influence of Jinn among certain regions around the world of Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Philippines, Iran, Afghanistan, and India’s regional Jinn influences, fairies, and how Muslims defend against the Jinn daily.
Fri, September 13, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Regional Jinn Influences (Pt. 1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the influence of Jinn among certain regions around the world of Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Asia Minor regional Jinn influences, how Muslims defend against the Jinn daily, and the missiological implication of it.
Tue, September 10, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Zar in North Africa
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on the Folk Islamic Zar Cult in North Africa during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Zar Cult in North Africa, the demographics, what needs are perceived to be met, and the rites and rituals involved among the Zar.
Fri, September 06, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Jinn in Folk Islam (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Jinn among Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of the Jinn (or spirits) and discusses how Folk Muslims think, live, and understand Jinn.
Tue, September 03, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Jinn in Folk Islam (Pt. 1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Jinn among Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of the Jinn (or spirits) and discusses how Folk Muslims think about, live with, and understand Jinn.
Fri, August 30, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islam on Angels and Satan
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture, Folk Islam on Angels and Satan, during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of Angels and the great Satan.
Tue, August 27, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islam on God
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Folk Islam on God during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of God, with elevated characteristics found among Folk Islam on God’s character and how Jesus fulfilled these attributes, too.
Fri, August 23, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Felt Needs
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Felt Needs during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the comparison and contrast of the felt needs between Ideal and Folk Islam.
Tue, August 20, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Worldview (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Worldview during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the differences between Ideal and Folk Islam on their worldview beliefs.
Fri, August 16, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Worldview (Pt .1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Worldview during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the differences between ideal and folk Islam in terms of their worldviews and beliefs.
Tue, August 13, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islam on Practices and Practitioners
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Folk Islam on Practices and Practitioners during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents some certain Folk Islamic practices and their implications in their beliefs for the practitioners.
Fri, August 09, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Eschatology and Mission
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Ideal vs. Folk Islam on Eschatology and Mission during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the divergent views on eschatology and mission between Ideal Islam and Folk Islam.
Tue, August 06, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islam on Prophets and Apostles (Pt. 2)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Folk Islam on Prophets and Apostles during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of the prophets and apostles, particularly other prophets outside of the Prophet Muhammad.
Fri, August 02, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Folk Islam on Prophets and Apostles (Pt.1)
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Folk Islam on Prophets and Apostles during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the Folk Islamic views of the prophets and apostles particularly the veneration of the Prophet Muhammad.
Tue, July 30, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Comparing Ideal and Folk Islam on Angels and Qur’an
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Comparing Ideal and Folk Islam on Angels and the Qur'an during a CIU course. Here, Larson compares Ideal and Folk Islam on Angels by presenting how each group gathers its understanding of them from the traditions and the Qur’an. https://www.zwemercenter.com/
Fri, July 26, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Comparing Ideal and Folk Islam on God
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Comparing Ideal and Folk Islam on God during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the compassion of Ideal and Folk Islam on how they understand God and what they share in similarities and differences.
Tue, July 23, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Suif Influences on Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Sufi Influences on Folk Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the effects from the tradition of Sufism on Folk Islam.
Fri, July 19, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Historical Perspectives on Folk Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on historical perspectives on Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents historical perspectives on Folk Islam's development, elements, and characteristics.
Tue, July 16, 2024
Dr. Warren Larson Lecture: Comparing Folk and Ideal Islam
Dr. Warren Larson delivered a lecture on Comparing Folk and Ideal Islam during a CIU course. Here, Larson presents the difference between Folk (Popular) and Ideal Islam and some of its characters.
Fri, July 12, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Saints and Sufi's
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Saints and Sufis during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents Sufism, their beliefs, practices, Sufi Masters and Saints, miracles among Sufis, and opposition to Sufism.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Sufism's Concepts of Divine Immanence and Transcendence
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Divine Immanence and Transcendence during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the important difference between divine immanence and transcendence in relation to Sufism (and the Sufi path: tariqa ) compared to other forms of Islam.
Mon, July 08, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: People of the Book
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the people of the book (Jews and Christians) during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents a range of material found about people of the book within Islam. The dichotomy between Islamic texts, the wide range of views among Muslims on the people of the book, and the relation between the Islamic textual materials that foster such attitudes.
Fri, July 05, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Islamic Doctrines and Debates
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Islamic doctrine and debates during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the different debates that arise from Islamic doctrines, both outside and inside the ummah (reason vs. revelation, works vs. faith, who is a Muslim, attributes of Allah, nature of the Qur’an, eternal heaven and hell, and predestination).
Wed, July 03, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Sin, Repentance, and Forgiveness in Islam
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on sin, repentance, and forgiveness in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of sin, repentance, and forgiveness from the Islamic materials.
Tue, July 02, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Islamic Eschatology
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Islamic Eschatology during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of the end times, focusing on a few themes within Islamic Eschatology: dying, the experience of the grave, and the final Judgment.
Mon, July 01, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Jesus of Islam
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Jesus of Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Islamic view of Jesus ( 'Isa ) as a prophet found in the traditions and within the Qur’an.
Sat, June 29, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Prophethood in Islam
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Prophethood in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the themes of Prophethood within Islam: prophets in the Qur’an, the importance of prophets within Islam, the characteristics of prophets, and Muhammad.
Fri, June 28, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Revelation in Islam
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Revelation in Islam during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the themes of revelation within Islam: general and special revelation.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Creation in the Qur'an and Hadith
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Creation in the Qur’an and Hadith during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of Creation found within Islam, particularly in the Qur’anic and Hadith traditions.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Angels, Spirits, Demons
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Angels, Spirits, and Demons during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of Angels, Spirits, and Demons found within Islam, particularly its significance in Muslims’ daily lives.
Tue, June 25, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Nature of Allah
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Nature of Allah during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of the Nature of Allah found within the text of the Qur’an: per-Islamic Arabia, Muhammad’s view, the Qur’an, the Hadith, the Tafsir, seven attributes of God, theodicy, and apophatic theology.
Mon, June 24, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents how the Arab communities interacted with the stories of the Prophets, the infiltration of stories from Jewish and Christian converts into Islam, and their impact (Isra'iliyyat) on Islam.
Sat, June 22, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Tafsir (Pt.2)
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell continues to present the different styles within Tafsir literature, like philosophical, popular hadith-based, and 20th-century tafsir literature.
Fri, June 21, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Tafsir (Pt.1)
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Tafsir principles within Islamic exegesis and different styles within Tafsir literature.
Thu, June 20, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Hadith as Commentary
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on The Hadith as Commentary during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the historical evolution, structures, and types of categorization of the Hadith collections found within the Islamic traditions.
Wed, June 19, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Qur’an Text & Translation (Pt.2)
Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an during a CIU course. In the second part, Riddell presented the revisionist debate and the issues related to the translation of the Qur'an.
Tue, June 18, 2024
Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Qur’an Text & Translation (Pt. 1)
Dr. Peter Riddell's lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an was delivered during a CIU course. In the first part, Riddell presented Islamic perspectives on the historical and contemporary understanding of the Qur'an and issues related to the variant readings of the Qur'an.
Mon, June 17, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: Feminism and Trends Among Muslim Women
Moyra Dale explores how women find their place within Islam, outlining four main trends: traditionalists, secular feminists, Islamists, and Islamic feminists. Dale introduces influential women who embody each trend and delves into the ongoing discourse about gender equality within Islamic systems.
Sun, June 16, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: Muslim Women & Coverings
Moyra Dale discusses various forms of veiling among Muslim women, the origins of veiling in Islamic teachings, differing legal and social attitudes toward veiling, and the fashion and personal expression aspects of wearing the hijab.
Sat, June 15, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: The Women’s Mosque Movement
Moyra Dale discusses the increasing involvement of women in Islamic education and leadership roles, driven by growing access to education and religious resources. Dale also highlights the story of Hoda El Habash as an example of this trend.
Fri, June 14, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: Women Surrounding Muhammad
Moyra Dale explores the significant women in Muhammad's life, particularly his wives, and details his marriages, including Khadija and other wives such as Aisha and Hafsa. Dale also references specific incidents involving some of his wives and their implications in the Quran.
Thu, June 13, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: Muslim Women in the Hadith
Moyra Dales discusses the role of hadith in shaping the lives of Muslim women, highlighting both positive and negative traditions, the process of authenticating hadith, and Muslim women's efforts to challenge and critique certain traditions.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Moyra Dale Lecture: Women in the Qur'an
Moyra Dale offers a brief lecture on the various approaches of Muslim women in the Qur'an.
Tue, June 11, 2024
Cash Godbold: Trust the Holy Spirit in your Friendship with Muslims
This is the final installment of the three part series by Cash Godbold. In this session, Cash Godbold reminds us to trust the work of the Holy Spirit as we minister to Muslims and to continually pray for them as they seek Jesus.
Tue, June 11, 2024
Cash Godbold: Demonstrating the Power of God in and through You
Cash Godbold shares practical tips on how to share the Bible with Muslims. This is part 2 in a 3 part series.
Tue, June 11, 2024
Cash Godbold: Biblical Principles for Relating to Muslims
Introduction: This is the final installment of the three part series by Cash Godbold. In this session, Cash Godbold reminds us to trust the work of the Holy Spirit as we minister to Muslims and to continually pray for them as they seek Jesus.
S2 E32 · Tue, June 04, 2024
Vivienne Stacey Lecture: Women's Rights in ISlam
Vivienne Stacey discusses women’s rights in Islam. This topic is continually debated as Muslims wrestle with reforming Islam to be more compatible with the twenty-first century. She discusses how Islamic law is developed as well as reformed. This process has significant implications for Muslim women’s rights and the ongoing process of reforming Islam.
S2 E31 · Mon, August 07, 2023
Episode 31: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Women’s Rights in Islam
Vivienne Stacey discusses women's rights in Islam. This topic is continually debated as Muslims wrestle with reforming Islam to be more compatible with the twenty-first century. She discusses how Islamic law is developed as well as reformed. This process has significant implications for Muslim women. 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.
S2 E30 · Thu, August 03, 2023
Episode 30: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Human Rights in Islam
Vivienne Stacey discusses the concept of human rights according to Islam, including apostasy laws and the infamous blasphemy laws of Pakistan. 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.
S2 E29 · Mon, July 31, 2023
Episode 29: Muslim Women and Leadership
Vivienne Stacey discusses how the various leadership roles of Muslim women historically. This includes both religious and political leadership. 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.
S2 E28 · Thu, July 27, 2023
Episode 28: Communicating the Gospel to Muslims with Religious Rites
Vivienne Stacey discusses how to communicate the Gospel with Muslims through religious rites. Muslims are often more concerned about what Christians do than what they believe. They will often have questions regarding Christian rites and practices which are a great opportunity to share the Gospel. This lecture focuses on the rites associated with Islamic death and burial rites. 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.
S2 E27 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Episode 27: Christmas, Lent and Easter to Share the Gospel with Muslims
Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian festivals like Christmas, Lent and Easter. These religious holidays can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value religious celebrations. There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian holidays. 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.
S2 E26 · Tue, July 18, 2023
Episode 26: Communicating the Gospel Through Muslim Festivals (Pt. 2)
Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian rituals, festivals, and rites of passage because these are meaningful events in Islamic theology. These practices can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value both beliefs and practices. There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian practices. In addition, Islamic rituals, festivals, and rites of passage often include Muslim women. 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.
S2 E25 · Tue, July 18, 2023
Episode 25: Communicating the Gospel Through Muslim Rituals, Festivals and Rites of Passage (Pt. 1)
Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian rituals, festivals, and rites of passage because these are meaningful events in Islamic theology. These practices can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value both beliefs and practices. There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian practices. In addition, Islamic rituals, festivals, and rites of passage often include Muslim women. 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.
S2 E24 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Episode 24: Creative Ways to Share the Gospel with Muslims
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the value of using stories, poetry, and songs to share the Gospel with Muslims. Sometimes it isn't the Gospel message that is rejected but rather the form by which we communicate it. 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.
S2 E23 · Tue, July 04, 2023
Episode 23: Using Islamic Terminology to Communicate the Gospel
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of learning local languages and the value of using Muslim phrases and Islamic terms in building meaningful relationships. 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.
S2 E22 · Mon, July 03, 2023
Episode 22: Relating, Understanding and Communicating with Muslims
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of 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. 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.
S2 E21 · Mon, May 01, 2023
Episode 21: 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.
S2 E20 · Mon, May 01, 2023
Episode 20: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (black magic, evil eye, charms & amulets)
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. 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.
S2 E19 · Mon, May 01, 2023
Episode 19: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (Relics and Exorcism) 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.
S2 E18 · Wed, April 26, 2023
Episode 18: 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.
S2 E17 · Thu, April 20, 2023
Episode 17: 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.
S2 E16 · Thu, April 06, 2023
Episode 16: 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. 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.
S2 E15 · Fri, March 31, 2023
Episode 15: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Programmed Mind, 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. 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 .
S2 E14 · Tue, March 28, 2023
Episode 14: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Women in the Qur’an and the Bible
In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores how both the Quran and the Bible represent women. 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.
S2 E13 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Episode 13: Vivienne Stacey: Hagar and the God Who Sees Her
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the biblical account of Hagar and how her life might speak to contemporary Muslim women. 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.
S2 E12 · Sat, March 04, 2023
Episode 12: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Perceptions of Westerners
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores how some Muslims might perceive Westerners. 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. Vivienne Stacey highly recommends the book Miniskirts, Muslims, and Mothers: A Christian Woman in a Muslim Land by Christine Mallouhi
S2 E11 · Fri, March 03, 2023
Episode 11: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: The Wives of Muhammad
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores why learning about Muhammad's wives is essential for Muslims. The prophet's wives have served as an example for Muslim women throughout Islamic history. 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.
S2 E10 · Thu, March 02, 2023
Episode 10: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Christians and Muslims Believe in One God
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the shared beliefs of Muslims and Christians regarding One God. 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.
S2 E9 · Wed, March 01, 2023
Episode 9: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Women in the Hadith (Muslim Traditions)
In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores how the Hadith (Muslim traditions) addresses Muslim women. 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. The two books referenced in this lecture are: Inside the Community: Understanding Muslims through their Traditions by Phil Parshall Women in the Qur'an, Traditions, and Interpretations by Barbara Stowasser For more by Phil Parshall, consider taking his course, Approaches to Muslim Evangelism on Pathwright.
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