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Season 2
I sit down with Alexander Massad to discuss his new book "Witnessing God: Christians, Muslims, and the Comparative Theology of Missions". Alex is a …
1 year, 4 months ago
Withdrawal II - Verse 22 in the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 21
Before she gives birth to Jesus/'Isa, Maryam withdraws for a second time. The word that is used for "withdrawal" is a hapax or a word that is only u…
1 year, 4 months ago
Inner Dimensions of Fasting
Season 2
In this episode, I join Roshan Iqbal, Celene Ibrahim, and Oludamini Ogunnaike to explore distinct fasting practices and their inner and outer dimensi…
1 year, 4 months ago
"Fruits of the Spirit" - An Interview with Jordan Denari Duffner on her Recent Dissertation (Throwback)
Join me in one of the most popular episodes of 2024. While writing my book the Islamic Mary, I came across various works on Christian-Muslim relatio…
1 year, 4 months ago
Maryam's Fast - Silence, Spirituality and Miracles
Season 2 Episode 21
As the month of Ramadan approaches, I wanted to explore the word "fasting" (sawm) in the story of Maryam. While most Muslims understand the word "fa…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Sign - Verse 21 of the Chapter of Maryam
Season 2 Episode 20
After Maryam asks how she will have a child when no man has touched her, the Angel Gabriel/Jibril responds that this is a decree from God and the Jes…
1 year, 5 months ago
Interview with Asma Afsaruddin, Editor of the Oxford Handbook on Islam and Women (Throwback)
Season 2 Episode 19
Join me for this throwback interview with Asma Afsaruddin, which was one of our most popular episodes of 2024. When writing my forthcoming book the …
1 year, 5 months ago
The Question - Verse 20 of the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 18
When Maryam hears the news that she will have a child, she immediately asks a question: "How can I have a child when no man has touched me and I have…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Gift - Verse 19 of the Chapter of Maryam (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 17
After Maryam is initially scared of Gabriel/Jibril, he responds and explains that he is a divine messenger and that he is there to bestow upon her a …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Refuge - Verse 18 in the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam)
Season 2 Episode 16
When the Angel first approaches Maryam, she is afraid and seeks refuge. This is similar to how other Qur'anic and Biblical figures, such as Abraham/…
1 year, 6 months ago