Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere

The Threat to American Christianity

Sep 2, 2025
Martin and Millicent Sedra, a dynamic duo of ministers, share their inspiring journey from Egypt to Australia, highlighting the challenges of practicing faith in a hostile environment. They emphasize the importance of bold preaching and the urgent call for the Western church to resist compromise. As they discuss the impact of cultural pressures, the need for national repentance, and the role of women in ministry, they advocate for a revival grounded in truth and intimacy with God. Join them as they encourage a new generation to embrace their faith fiercely.
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ANECDOTE

Revival Amid Persecution

  • Martin Sedra recounts his father preaching to Muslims in Egypt and facing death threats while seeing many conversions and baptisms.
  • A Muslim Brotherhood leader who planned to kill his children converted after witnessing supernatural protection, illustrating revival under persecution.
INSIGHT

Taqiyah And Trojan Horse Dynamics

  • Martin and Millicent argue Islam often presents as peaceful (taqiyah) to gain influence in the West before imposing Sharia.
  • They warn Western societies attract this approach because of cultural weakness and gender-role shifts.
ADVICE

Preach Righteousness, Not Comfort

  • Martin urges pastors to preach repentance, righteousness, and holiness rather than sugar-coating the gospel.
  • He warns that failing to preach truth risks losing freedom and producing a lukewarm, worldly church.
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