Fares Abraham Podcast

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Welcome to the Fares Abraham Podcast. Explore untold faith stories from the Middle East and conversations that challenge the narratives you thought you knew. Hosted by Dr. Fares Abraham, this podcast offers a gospel-centered perspective on culture, theology, and current events in the Levant Region.

Episodes

  1. A Palestinian and an Israeli at Urbana25

    JAN 27

    A Palestinian and an Israeli at Urbana25

    Urbana25 hosted a panel on Palestine and Israel, giving students a space to talk about what their response to the conflict should look like today. It was a profound honor to stand on the stage, not alone, but alongside my brother Aaron Abramson from Jews for Jesus. In a world demanding we pick sides, we gathered to talk about a third way: the way of Jesus.My prayer is that this conversation helps you see Israelis and Palestinians not as extensions of a conflict, but as human beings made in God's image. As I shared on stage: God is not pro-Israel or pro-Palestine; God is pro-peace. Welcome to the Fares Abraham Podcast. Explore untold faith stories from the Middle East and conversations that challenge the narratives you thought you knew. Hosted by Dr. Fares Abraham, this podcast offers a gospel-centered perspective on culture, theology, and current events in the Levant Region. Stay Connected with Pastor Fares Abraham: faresabraham.com | linktree/faresabraham Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helpful Links: Jews for Jesus | Urbana Conference

    21 min
  2. Christianity Began Here: A Conversation With Anne Zaki

    12/01/2025

    Christianity Began Here: A Conversation With Anne Zaki

    Dr. Anne Zaki joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a rich and eye-opening conversation about the indigenous church of the Middle East and why remembering where Christianity began changes how we understand faith today. Anne and Fares explore how the Middle East is not just a mission field but the birthplace of the Christian story, home to believers who have carried the gospel for nearly 2,000 years. Anne shares how reading Scripture through Middle Eastern eyes opens up the parables of Jesus, how unity is restored through honest conversation, and what it means to preach hope in a region marked by conflict. She also reflects on her journey as a woman called to ministry and why our “outer container” should never define or limit God’s call. If you’re passionate about church history, cultural insight, or seeing the Middle East through a gospel lens, this episode will deepen your understanding and renew your appreciation for the living stones who continue to witness to Christ where it all began. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helpful Links: “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” by Kenneth E. BaileyAnne Zaki’s Message on Unity at the Fourth Lausanne Congress⁠The Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo

    1h 2m
  3. Rethinking Mission in the Middle East: A Conversation With Brian Heerwagen

    10/27/2025

    Rethinking Mission in the Middle East: A Conversation With Brian Heerwagen

    Brian Heerwagen, CEO of MissionWorks, joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation on rethinking mission and partnership in the Middle East. Together, Brian and Fares unpack how the gospel rises above politics, why effective partnership resists bias, and how ordinary believers—not just “spiritual giants”—are called to live sent where they are. Brian also shares insights from his decades of leadership, including how mentoring the next generation, allowing room to fail, and focusing on transformation over activity can reshape the church’s mission. If you care about unity in a divided world, the call to everyday mission, and seeing the church move from programs to people, this episode will both challenge and inspire you. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore Brian Heerwagen’s work: MissionWorks (referenced in the conversation)⁠Mission Connection Conference — Palestinian & Israeli on One Stage (referenced in the conversation)

    44 min
  4. Pastoring in Syria: A Conversation With Pastor Edward Awabdeh on Bombings, Martyrdom, and the Church That Stayed.

    10/02/2025

    Pastoring in Syria: A Conversation With Pastor Edward Awabdeh on Bombings, Martyrdom, and the Church That Stayed.

    Pastor Edward Awabdeh of the Alliance Church of Damascus joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a powerful conversation on shepherding a church through war, bombings, and persecution in Syria. Together, Edward and Fares explore the realities of pastoring in a city scarred by explosions and regime change, the mid-June bombing at Mar Elias Church, and the martyrdom of Dr. Abdelmasih that reshaped what “success” in ministry really means. Edward also shares why the church chose to stay when leaving was easier, how community outreach and home groups led to growth during the war, and what it looks like to live the resurrection in a city of fear. If you care about the persecuted church, the cost of discipleship, and the resilience of faith in the hardest places, this episode will challenge and inspire you. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the church in Syria and its context:: Recent coverage of the Mar Elias Church bombing in DamascusGlobal Christian Relief: How churches in Syria are mourningSyria Lebanon Partnership Network: How churches worldwide are standing with Syrian believers

    52 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    The Credibility of the Gospel in Palestine and Israel — Dr. Fares Abraham's Message at Church at the Crossroads Conference

    As a Palestinian-American originally from the West Bank, Fares Abraham speaks with firsthand experience of the suffering, displacement, and cruelty that mark daily life for many in the land of Jesus. In this message from the Church at the Crossroads conference (September 11–13, 2025, Glen Ellyn, Illinois), he challenges the global Church to consider how the credibility of the gospel in Palestine and Israel depends on its witness of peace, reconciliation, and costly discipleship. His story is not abstract theology—it is a testimony rooted in lived reality, calling Christians to embody the cross in the face of conflict.The Church at the Crossroads brought together pastors, theologians, and practitioners to wrestle with how followers of Jesus can respond faithfully to the crisis in Israel and Palestine. Rather than retreating into silence or partisan slogans, the conference pressed into repentance, reconciliation, and solidarity with all who bear the image of God. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helpful Resources: Church at the Crossroads Conference (CATX)A Collective Call to the Global Church from Middle East Evangelical LeadersCATX Resources

    21 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    Untraceable & Unstoppable: Teen-to-Teen Evangelism across the Arab World — A Conversation with Greg Stier

    Evangelist, author, and founder of Dare 2 Share Greg Stier joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a passionate conversation on mobilizing young people and the future of the gospel in the Arab world. Together, Greg and Fares explore why so many teens are curious about Jesus but lack discipleship, what lessons Cairo cafés can teach us about relationship-first ministry, and why teen-to-teen gospel conversations are both untraceable and unstoppable. Greg also shares his remarkable journey from an inner-city childhood to leading a global movement that equips millions of students to share their faith. If you care about the next generation and the rise of gospel movements across the Arab world, this episode will challenge and inspire you. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore Greg Stier’s work: ⁠Dare 2 Share (referenced in the conversation)Gospelize Your Youth Ministry E-bookThe Greg Stier Podcast

    37 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    From Prison to Press: The Story of Palestinian Evangelical Journalist Daoud Kuttab

    Palestinian evangelical journalist and award-winning media figure Daoud Kuttab joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a powerful conversation on journalism, truth-telling, and the pursuit of peace in the Holy Land. Together, they explore Daoud’s remarkable journey from growing up under occupation in a pastor's home in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Ramallah, to becoming one of the Arab world's boldest evangelical voices. Daoud opens up about his experiences in Israeli and Palestinian prisons, the misunderstood narratives surrounding Palestine, and his passion for mentoring young Christian journalists in the Middle East. If you're passionate about justice, peacemaking, and how Christians can faithfully engage with conflict and culture, this episode is essential listening! 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠ Explore Daoud Kuttab’s work: The State of Palestine NowAl-Fajr English Newspaper Archive

    52 min

  8. 07/03/2025

    Can the Gospel Thrive in the Middle East? A Conversation with Stephen Mansfield

    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. 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ Explore Stephen Mansfield’s work: The Miracle of the Kurds AudiobookStephen's TED TalkStephen's Website

    40 min

  9. 06/02/2025

    Are Violent Extremists Redeemable? Stories from the Middle East with Scott Gustafson

    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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠ Mentioned Books/Links Scott Gustafson’s writings – scottgustafson.substack.com

    58 min

  10. 04/29/2025

    The Middle East Needs Men Who Love Jesus: A Conversation with Paul Louis Cole

    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! 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Linktree Mentioned Books/Links Maximized Manhood by Edwin Louis Cole Christian Men's Network – ⁠cmn.men

    1h 3m

  11. 04/01/2025

    Reaching the Middle East through Campus Ministry: a Conversation with Dr. Steve Murrell

    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! 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Linktree⁠ Mentioned Books/Links WikiChurch⁠ by Steve Murrell ⁠Every Nation Churches & Ministries – everynation.org

    47 min

  12. 03/07/2025

    What Christians Get Wrong About Israel/Palestine: a Conversation With Dr. Gary Burge

    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! 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. Follow Pastor Fares Abraham on Social Media: Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | X | LinkedIn | Linktree 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

    1 hr
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Welcome to the Fares Abraham Podcast. Explore untold faith stories from the Middle East and conversations that challenge the narratives you thought you knew. Hosted by Dr. Fares Abraham, this podcast offers a gospel-centered perspective on culture, theology, and current events in the Levant Region.

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  • Creator
    Levant Ministries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Levant Ministries
  • Show Website
    Fares Abraham Podcast

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