I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

How to Evangelize Muslims | with Dr. Brady Blevins

Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Brady Blevins, an expert in interfaith apologetics and a professor, shares insightful strategies for evangelizing Muslims. He discusses key differences between Islam and Christianity and highlights the cultural sensitivities necessary for effective conversations. Listeners learn about the 'Quranic dilemma' and how to address claims about biblical corruption. Blevins emphasizes that evangelism is about nurturing relationships, using personal anecdotes to illustrate the importance of patience and respect in dialogues about faith.

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Effective evangelism requires a gradual approach akin to gardening, planting seeds of faith over time without the pressure of immediate conversion.

Understanding the cultural and theological differences between Christianity and Islam is essential for respectful and meaningful conversations with Muslims.

Deep dives

The Nature of Truth and Evangelism

The episode delves into the concept of truth, questioning the existence of absolute truth and how it relates to faith, specifically in Christianity. Many individuals hesitate to engage in evangelism, mistakenly believing that they must convert others in a single conversation, which sets unrealistic expectations for meaningful dialogue. Effective evangelism is framed as a process akin to gardening, where one plants and waters seeds of faith over time rather than seeking immediate results. This gradual approach allows for a more authentic exchange of ideas and respects the complexity of changing deeply rooted beliefs.

Intro

3min

Understanding Cults: Key Characteristics and Definitions

2min

Understanding Cults and the Essence of Salvation

2min

Exploring the Quranic Dilemma

18min

Navigating Cultural Sensitivities in Evangelism

4min

Cultural Nuances in Conversations with Muslims

2min

Navigating Cultural Interactions

6min

What are the major "Do's and Don'ts" of witnessing to Muslims? On last week's podcast, Dr. Brady Blevins from Watchman Fellowship gave listeners some great advice on how to have effective faith conversations with Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses. This week, Brady returns to the program to discuss how Christians can effectively engage in conversations with Muslims about Jesus and the Bible in a way that feels natural and how researching their (sometimes difficult!) questions has helped him understand proper theology. He and Frank answer questions like: What exactly does "cult" mean and what are the 4 characteristics of a cult? What do Muslims generally believe and what makes them different from Christians? What is the Quranic Dilemma? How should you respond when a Muslim says that the Bible is corrupt? What are some predominant characteristics of the culture that can help you be a better and more effective communicator with Muslims? As you'll learn in this episode, effective evangelism is a lot more about gardening than it is about harvesting. Our job is to be obedient ambassadors for Christ by interacting positively with the people He puts on our path (or on our doorstep!) and letting Him handle the rest. You'll also discover that there is no one better to help us on this mission of interfaith apologetics than Brady, as he shares stories from many of the fascinating conversations he's had with his Muslim friends over the past 10-15 years! Be sure to sign-up for his PREMIUM COURSE 'Conversations with the Faiths' which starts on 2/5 to experience a total deep-dive into Mormonism, Islam, and JWs in addition to 5 Zoom Q&A sessions with Brady. Or, choose from one of the three self-paced options listed in the resources below! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the podcast: Watchman Fellowship 'Conversations with the Faiths' - PREMIUM COURSE 'Conversations with Muslims' - SELF-PACED COURSE 'Conversations with Mormons' - SELF-PACED COURSE 'Conversations with JWs' - SELF-PACED COURSE Download Transcript

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I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

How to Evangelize Muslims | with Dr. Brady Blevins

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