Bridgetown Audio Podcast Part 1: Shepherds & Magi
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Dec 5, 2023 Explore the political turmoil and oppression during Advent, the role of shepherds in the Bible and their special attention on Jesus' birth, the different names and roles of Jesus, the arrival of the Magi and Shepherds in search of Jesus.
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Jogging From Wild Dogs In Istanbul
- The speaker describes being chased by six wild dogs during a predawn jog in Istanbul and injuring himself in a construction zone.
- This chaotic moment opens a story about teaching pastors and the costly realities faced by believers in hostile countries.
Farshid’s Arrest And Long Imprisonment
- The speaker shares meeting Farshid who was arrested on Christmas Day 2010 and spent years separated from his daughter in prison.
- This story illustrates the severe cost some Christians endure to tell Jesus's story under oppressive regimes.
Conversations With Exiled Learners
- The speaker meets two inquisitive young women unable to access Bibles formally and weeps while discussing Scripture with them.
- He also describes K'von, the translator who prepared sermons late into the night to serve exiled communities.