In his own words Dr. Bob Junior is a a man who's been on the front lines of 'multi-faith' dialogue. He's a pastor and church planter as well as a podcast host himself.
Based in Texas he's the son of a pastor who two years ago became the President of the Institute of Global Engagement (IGE) an organisation which is committed to freedom of faith worldwide and preparing leaders for effective global engagement.
As the voice behind the Bold Love podcast, Dr. Junior explores what it means to live and lead with a love that reflects the radical example of Jesus. He's authored 6 books the latest of which is Transformation: Discipleship that Turns Lives, Churches, and the World Upside Down.
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Tackling misconceptions about Islam
Jesus told us 'blessed are the peacemakers'. In our global world we are exposed to many cultures though with that comes misconceptions. In the first episode of Babel Undone's sixth series we hear from Muath Alamri. He's CEO of the World Muslim League and is passionate about teaching people about Islam and its people within the UK and the US.
Based in Saudi Arabia, he sacrificed a 12 year career as a journalist to find common grounnd among people of different faiths and none and bust some misconceptions about Islam along the way.
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Understanding the resistance movement in Afghanistan
Ali Maisam Nazary is an Afghan politician and Head of Foreign Relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF).
With an accomplished career in politics and international relations, Ali has become an effective advocate for the establishment of a democratic and decentralized form of governance in Afghanistan that would guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of race, religion, or gender.
Ali Maisam Nazary began his career at Khorasan TV, hosting a weekly politics show on politics and current affairs in Afghanistan. He then was Director of Media Affairs for Abdullah Abdullah's 2014 presidential campaign.
His work reflects a deep dedication to securing a brighter future for Afghanistan.
Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts
This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org
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An Iranian woman tackles Jew hatred
Drawing from her unique personal experiences as a Jewish refugee from Iran, Ellie Cohanim brings a distinctive perspective to antisemitism.
As a former US Deputy Envoy to Combat Antisemitism for the U.S. Department of State. Ellie has long criticized the Iranian government for its aggressive antisemitism that it exports throughout the Middle East and she is one of the most vocal supporters of Jewish rights in the United States and around the world.
She supports countries that label Hezbollah a terrorist organization and commit to freezing its assets. Ellie continues to use her platform to champion the rights and interests of the Iranian people.
Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts
This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org
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Passing faith to the next generation
With decades of experience in Jewish ministry and education, Rabbi Erez Sherman is known for his compassionate leadership among diverse faiths.
He oversees the Sinai Temple Israel Center, which engages synagogues and the Los Angeles community in advocacy and education via speakers, classes, trips to the Holy Land.
He's also the founder of the Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellowship, which trains future Rabbis through seminaries across North America in how to engage Israel in a nuanced manner.
He's also the host of Rabbi On The Sidelines- a podcast dedicated to the intersection of sports and faith.
Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts
This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org
Since the Tower of Babel, the world has grown increasingly divided by language, culture, faith, and ways of thinking.
Yet with advancements in technology and our modes of communication, we may have an unprecedented opportunity for interconnectivity.
In this global village, we encounter similar issues but approach them in different ways.
So, what would it look like to foster a community where learning from each other forms the basis for understanding and coexistence? How can we celebrate our differences while recognising our shared humanity?
Welcome to 'Babel Undone', a podcast dedicated to undoing the divisions by creating a space for Christians worldwide to better understand and learn from each other.
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