Can the gospel truly thrive in a region marked by conflict, complexity, and misunderstanding?

In this powerful episode, New York Times bestselling author and historian Stephen Mansfield joins The Fares Abraham Podcast to share why the Middle East is not just a place of crisis — but a land dear to God’s heart, full of spiritual hunger and gospel potential.

Fares and Stephen unpack the untold story of the Kurds, the growth of the Church in places like Iran, and how Christians in the West can move past false dichotomies to love both Israel and the Arab world. They explore how the Great Commission isn’t about exporting culture, but about empowering every nation to thrive in Christ.

If you're passionate about mission, unity, and God’s redemptive work in the hardest places — this episode is for you.

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Explore Stephen Mansfield’s work:

• The Miracle of the Kurds Audiobook
• Stephen's TED Talk
• Stephen's Website

Violent extremism is one of the greatest threats in our world today—but is it also one of the greatest gospel opportunities?In this thought-provoking episode, Middle East advisor and theologian Scott Gustafson joins The Fares Abraham Podcast to share real-life stories of former ISIS and Al-Qaeda members who encountered something they never expected from Christians: kindness.Scott and Fares explore how radical love, forgiveness, and community can do what bullets and policies can’t—transform hearts. From modern-day “Pauls” emerging from war zones to the powerful role of dreams and visions, this conversation challenges how we think about mission, discipleship, and the people we often see as unreachable.If you care about reaching the unreached and seeing transformation where it seems impossible, don’t miss this episode!Visit ⁠⁠⁠faresabraham.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can get involved and become a partner in this important mission. Sign up for our newsletter to receive exclusive updates from the region and powerful stories of transformation and changed lives.

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Mentioned Books/Links

Scott Gustafson’s writings – scottgustafson.substack.com

Christian Men’s Network president Paul Louis Cole joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a powerful conversation on why the crisis of manhood is one of the most urgent—and overlooked—challenges facing the Church today.

Together, Paul and Fares explore how toxic masculinity, fatherlessness, and spiritual apathy are breaking families and weakening churches across the globe, especially in the Middle East. But through intentional discipleship and Christ-centered manhood, hope is rising.

From stories of radical forgiveness to the transformation of former extremists in Cairo, this episode shows why discipling men isn’t just ministry—it’s a gospel strategy for healing homes, restoring nations, and reaching the next generation.

If you care about spiritual leadership, biblical manhood, and the future of the Church, don’t miss this conversation!

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Mentioned Books/Links

Maximized Manhood by Edwin Louis Cole

Christian Men's Network – ⁠cmn.men

Global church leader Steve Murrell, founder of Every Nation Churches & Ministries, joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a powerful conversation on how student discipleship and campus ministry are transforming lives — from the U.S. to the Middle East.

Together, they unpack why equipping students is one of the most strategic ways to reach the next generation and how international students are becoming unexpected catalysts for gospel movements in places like Egypt and Jordan.
If you're passionate about missions, leadership, and seeing the Church respond faithfully to conflict and culture, this episode is a must-listen!

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Mentioned Books/Links

WikiChurch⁠ by Steve Murrell

⁠Every Nation Churches & Ministries – everynation.org

New Testament scholar Dr. Gary M. Burge, author of Whose Land? Whose Promise?, joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a conversation that will deepen your understanding of Scripture and challenge you to see Israel and Palestine through a truly biblical lens.

Together, they unpack why understanding Jesus' Middle Eastern context is essential for grasping the gospel and how biblical land theology speaks into modern political narratives.

If you’re looking for a fresh, gospel-centered perspective on Israel, Palestine, and God’s redemptive plan for all the people of the Holy Land, this episode is a must-listen!

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Mentioned Books/Links

Whose Land? Whose Promise? by Gary Burge

Jesus and the Land by Gary Burge

The Land by Walter Brueggemann⁠

"Together for the Middle East" Statement: togetherme.org