Babel Undone

Where do you go to find hope? God has made us a promise that he is our future and our hope but how do we discern that from just wishful thinking? Heath Adamson, Senior Vice President of Global Program at Convoy of Hope believes 'hope' is more than just a nice idea. The faith-based global relief and humanitarian organization has distributed over $3.1 billion in aid and served more than 300 million people around the world. He's also the author of several books, including Grace in the Valley and Hope Breaks Through. Adamson talks powerfully about the need for hope in our world and in this conversation explains why feeding the poor is not just a socio-economic idea but can help serve people who are spiritually poor too.

Pastor Wendell Vinson has been in ministry for over 40 years and he's still passionate that it can solve problems the world often simply can't. He's the co-founder and president of the non-profit CityServe Network, an organization that resources local churches to serve it's communities. And they, he believes, are the best placed to do just that. In this episode of Babel Undone he talks about how churches can be hubs for food distribution or relief for areas in the war torn places like Ukraine and how development agencies and NGOs don't know the on-the-ground needs like a local church does.

Ron and Ann Mainse are Canadian Christian media personalities known for their work as former co-hosts of the television program 100 Huntley Street and hosts of their current marriage enrichment program, A Better Us. Their work focusses on strengthening marriage and family relationships. And their own marriage is a good example to start with. They've been married for 40 years and still going strong. In this conversation with Johnnie Moore and Archbishop D'Souza they talk about the challenges marriages face, how devotionals together can help and why they ended up moving into marriage ministry in the first place.

Friend of the podcast, Luke Moon, returns to talk about the growing levels of misinformation around Israel on university campuses. He's Executive Director of The Philos Project, a nonprofit organization promoting positive Christian engagement in the Middle East. It's an organisation designed to foster good relations between Christians and Jews, as well as advocating for persecuted Christians in the Middle East. In this episode of Babel Undone, Moon unpacks the various factions of the Christian right among younger generations, how he's encouraged by revival but challenged over the difference of opinion when it comes to younger voices on Israel.

Dr Katrina Swett is a human rights advocate and the President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. It's an organisation close to her heart as her father was the late congressman Tom Lantos - the only Holocaust survivor ever to be elected to the US congress. She has worked tirelessly in the field of international religious freedom and making sure her father and his legacy lives on and that she continues to be a 'link in that chain'. In this interview she discusses international religious freedom, her work with UN Watch, cultural nihilism - a rejection of traditional values - and the impact of social media.

Steele Billings is Chief AI Officer at Gloo an AI company serving ministry leaders and working in over 80,000 churches. In this growing field, Gloo aims to bring a redemptive approach to the practice making sure this emerging technology helps people and organisations do what God has called them to do using a selection of tools people can trust. In this conversation he outlines his predictions for the future, what churches need to be careful about and what they need to embrace and how the job market of the next 20 years will be made up of people who achieve goals over those who 'know things'.

Katy Faust is the passionate founder and president of Them Before Us, a non-profit that advocates for children's rights. And as an activist Faust is not backwards in coming forward. She believes every child has the right to be known and loved by their biological mother and father. She is a conservative and policy influencer who publishes widely on marriage and family issues, sometimes ruffling feathers when it comes to issues of same-sex marriage, IVF and sperm and egg donation which she believes 'commodify' children. In this episode of Babel Undone she talks to Johnnie Moore and Archbishop D' Souza about what motivates her in her work.

"Our church gave away 12 million dollars last year to charities" says Rob Ketterling proudly. Ketterling is a man who sees generosity as a goal. He's the pastor at River Valley Church in Minnesota and has been ministering for 30 years with that focus. He's the author of The Generous Life and uses his own experience as an example of how to step out in faith having started his own ministry on five credit cards. In this episode of the Babel Undone he talks to Johnnie Moore and Archbishop D'Souza about how people want their money to make a difference and offers practical advice to churches on how to dream big

Carole Nuriel grew up in Israel, born to French speaking Moroccan-born parents and is known mainly for her extensive work with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) a prominent international organization founded in 1913 to combat antisemitism and bigotry. Her work has lead her to consult with many types of people living within Israel including the Bedouin and Druze and she is a regular media commentator and a frequent speaker at conferences and expert forums, providing insights on global antisemitism. In this edition of Babel Undone she talks about how antisemitism is much more of a problem for Jews outside Israel and how the country of her parents birth, where Jews and Muslims lived together in harmony for centuries, has helped provide a blueprint of what the middle east could be.

Alveda King grew up steeped in the concerns for racial equality within America in the 1960s. Her uncle was civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and she is daughter of the activist A. D. King. Alveda herself a prominent and empathetic voice within the Christian conservative movement particular on right to life issues. In this interview she talks openly about how she is was rescued from abortion and how she herself became a voice for life even after having two terminations herself.

Is revival happening in Europe and if so how do we identify it? How do we discern where real interest in Christ lies among Gen Z and what is spiritual curiosity? Stephan Christiansen thinks he knows the answer. He's a Norwegian preacher and co-founder of the Jesus Revolution, which, since 1997 has trained and sent out over 10,000 missionaries to serve in over 50 countries to. During that time he's used every method possible to get The Gospel out there including starting a newspaper, hosting TV programmes and even composing musicals and songs. In this episode of Babel Undone Christiansen talks about the challenges of revival in Europe and why we still need traditional evangelism to make sure The Word takes root.

Rabbi Tuly Weisz is the founder of Israel365, an organization established to strengthen ties between Jews and Christian and highlighting the biblical significance of Israel. Tuly is also the editor of The Israel Bible, a bilingual Hebrew–English edition of the Hebrew Bible focused on the connection between the land, the people and the God of Israel. In this episode he talks about his passion for the very best relations between the Jewish and Christian people. He also explains the notion of Zionism- the national liberation movement of the Jewish people -and why he believes it's as relevant today as it ever has been. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Bishop Dan Scott is the American son of missionaries who worked in South and Central America and spent his teenage years in Latin America. He is a retired Anglican bishop who served in Nicaragua, Peru, Canada as well as the US. He's spent a lifetime in service and now works for a mental health facility in Tennessee. Scott is the author of the critically acclaimed The Emerging American Church which argues the American church is complacent and needs to re-engage with contemporary culture. His latest book Faith in the Age of AI explores how ancient philosophical and theological thinkers such as Plato and St. Paul are still relevant in the era of artificial intelligence. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

The former US congresswoman arguing for a Christian America. An early summer in Israel as a teenager had a life-long affect on Michele Bachman. After giving her life to Christ aged 16 she went on to become a Republican politician and later congresswoman as a U.S. representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional district. Before her life as a Christian she describes living a 'crumpled life' brought into 'technicolour' by Christ. Her pivotol time in the Middle East led her to a years-long passion for how America must acknowledge and protect its Christian roots and is equally clear-eyed about its inheritance from the Jewish people. In this episode Babel Undone she speaks candidly and critically about the Democratic Party, challenges the benefits of multi-culturalism and advocates for the protection of America's Christian past and future. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Finnish-born Tomas Sandell has been straddling a life between politics and faith for nearly 30 years. He is the founding director of the European Coalition for Israel with offices just across from the European Parliament in Brussels. The ECI acts as a pan-European Christian grassroots movement supporting Israel by monitoring EU policies and raising awareness on its behalf. In this episode of Babel Undone he explains how Christianity in Europe and American differs and how the second world war made all the difference. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Malaysian-American Pentecostal theologian Amos Yong was born in Asia but moved to the US in his teens. With a father who was a pastor himself he was steeped in the Pentecostal tradition, a subject that would fascinate him for his whole live. Yong is considered one of the most important Pentecostal theologians of his generation and argues that charismatic movements should be taken seriously as a theological tradition and not just an emotional or cultural phenomenon. Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh, The Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global Theology. In today's episode of Babel Undone he talks about the growth of the Pentecostal movement in the majority world and the life of The Spirit within the different traditions in The Church. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

How do we fix free speech on university campuses? In this episode of Babel Undone we hear from Dr Kobby Barda a scholar in Israel-US relations who talks about the "poisoning" of a young generation. Barda is a senior lecturer at the Holon Institute of Technology with a PHD in the unique subject of Christian Zionism. He explores how wildly different political groups - such as Chinese communist groups and the extreme left - came together in their hatred of Jews and how anti-semitism has taken a stronghold in our academic institutions. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

From 5G towers spreading Covid to the great replacement theory suggesting a secret plot to replace white populations with immigrants. What do these popular online conspiracies have in common? They demonise certain groups. Psychologist-turned-Neuroscientist Joel Finkelstein is a data-driven researcher seeking to challenge these false narratives and has been celebrated for his work on combating hate speech and extremist content online. He serves as co-founder of the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), a nonprofit group using machine learning to analyse the spread of hateful and narratives across social media platforms and those who are behind them. In this episode of Babel Undone we hear from Joel - who holds science and faith closely together - on how he and his team are using pioneering research to identify cyber-social threats and how we all need to be aware of the agendas behind what we read online. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

American Professor of psychology Dr Lisa Miller has spent her life studying the brain. But what part does faith play? In The Awakened Brain Psychologist Dr Lisa Miller argues human beings have an innate capacity for spirituality - and she can prove it. The New York Times best-selling author and neuroscientist teachers at Columbia University and her work has lead her to speak for universities, business and the US military. In this episode of Babel Undone she walks through the health benefits of faith and the studies that prove it. She argues we were designed to receive awareness of God and the more we selflessly serve each other, the thicker our cortexes become and the 'healthier' we are. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Dr. Hikmat Kashouh is the senior pastor of Resurrection Church Beirut and a respected scholar in Middle Eastern Christianity. Through his scholarly work and his book The Arabic Versions of The Gospels he sought to keep the arabic Christian tradition alive to for his generation and the next. He was born during Lebanon’s civil war, experiencing bombing and displacement firsthand. His faith led him to earn a PhD in Textual Criticism from the University of Birmingham in the UK and served as Academic Dean at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2008 he says he received a divine assignment to grow the church where he was. There are now 44 congregations in Lebanon. He's a man who believes Christianity is indigenous to the Arab world and that Christianity and his faith was born in the soil where he lives. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Jenny Korn is Deputy Assistant to the President and Faith Director in the White Houses's Faith Office a role she was appointed to by President Trump earlier this year. She's a seasoned Republican political strategist and has been active in politics for over 20 years. Back in 2004 she worked on George W. Bush's campaign leading its Hispanic engagement. Later she joined Trump's first time in office as Deputy Director in the Office of Public Liaison and co-founded the National Faith Advisory Board, maintaining gospel-driven ties after leaving. On Trump 2.0 she says 'promises made, promises kept' and now advocates from with the heart of government for faith-based initiatives, collaborating with agencies on federal grant access, religious freedom protections, and support for houses of worship championing freedom of religion and its expression throughout America. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Sudan’s conflicts have evolved from Darfur’s ethnic violence to a civil war which erupted in 2023 between rival generals. It's caused mass displacement, famine, and one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. With 30 years experience in Occupational Health Physician Dr. Tayseer Mustafa has used her medical background to create workplaces that help people across the UAE and Sudan. She's also a peace ambassador with a heart for seeing Sudan return to its glory and advocates for its future. In business she leads Ocean 6 Ltd, a management consultancy assisting businesses expand into the Middle East market including solar energy in Sudan. Through the Abraham Accords she has helped to foster cooperation between nations working in high-level workshops with the likes of the N7, the Atlantic Council addressing ongoing issues that impact children’s lives in Sudan. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Rabbi Mendy Chitrik is the Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Turkey. In 2019 Chitrik founded and became chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS). It's the first rabbinic network based in the Muslim world, connecting 45 rabbis across 14 countries. He is a recognisable name in Jewish-Muslim interfaith dialogue and is known for the implementation of Kosher standards in factories across Turkey. In 2021 he met with President Erdogan speaking to him about how Jews and Muslims can coexist peacefully. He is a champion of Jewish heritage in muslim countries and has travelled extensively to document the legacy of his faith across Turkey in Cappadocia, Antakya and Harran. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Have you ever wanted to take that once in a lifetime trip to Israel? Perhaps you've already been. If you have you're one of around 2.5 million Christian pilgrims that take a trip to the Holy Land for religious reasons and walk the same soil as Jesus once did 2000 years ago. If you're yet to go, you might consider taking a trip with Nachshon VIP tours. It's run by Aviad Amitai and he's been guiding pilgrims in the Holy Land for 15 years. Amitai is also a businessmen with Lucent Investments and has an MA in Israel studies and Biblical archeology. His studies have brought life to the Biblical stories he loves so much. Like all good businessmen he has a passion project. He hopes to one day to bring a life-sized replica of Noah's ark to the north coast of Israel. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Rabbi Daniel Roth is an academic who originally hails from upstate New York but now lives in Jerusalem. He describes himself as a religious zionist and believes that far from religion being the problem within local and global conflicts, it is the key and also the solution. Roth has a Ph.D. in Conflict Management, Resolution & Negotiation and is the Director of Mosaica a religious peace initiative where he leads religious mediators across Israel and the Palestinian territories to build better relationships. His work has seen him mediate in community tensions during the Yom Kippur riots in 2008 and the Temple Mount crises in 2017 as well as other religiously sensitive situations. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Paul and Becky Harcourt lead All Saints Woodford Wells a vibrant ministry in North-East London wth a straightforward vision: to place Jesus at the core of people's lives, families and communities. Through the UK's Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) they also reach a broader audience where they co-host Fit For Purpose - a TV show focused on faith, personal growth, and discovering one's divine calling. Paul also previously held the position of National Leader at New Wine and continues to play an active role within the team. The pair have two adult children with special needs, which they talk about and describe as presenting daily challenges but also much richness to their lives. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Chris Seiple is a former US marine infantry officer whose military service earned him a Meritorious Service Medal. He's a Senior Fellow with the Love Your Community Programme which seeks to foster activities that embrace different faiths and backgrounds and which can lead to civil societies based on those shared values. Seiple has taught comparative religion at Washington University and is a leading thinker when it comes to something he calls 'covenant pluralism' or how pepole of different faiths work and live. And it seems this kind of work is in the blood. Chris's father was the first US Ambassador for religious freedom and a former Chief Executive of WorldVision. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Shadi Martini is a Syrian American businessman who has worked tirelessly for Syrian Refugees. He grew up in Aleppo with doctors for parents who owned a private hospital in the city. He didn't follow his family into medicine, instead establishing a manufacutring business in Bulgaria but later moved back to Syria to run the family hospital. When the war began in 2011 they worked hard to distribute medicine. As the conflict worsened they began relying on a smuggling network to get it to the people in need. After his activities were discovered by the secret police, he was forced to flee and relocated to the US. He returned, and in 2013 founded the Multifaith Alliance a US-based non-profit organisation which tries to support Syrian refugees with humanitarian aid and advocacy. There are currently over 12 million Syrians forcibly displaced in the region, including almost 6.8 million within Syria and 5.4 million living as refugees in neighboring countries. It's one of the largest displacement crises in the world. But there is hope. The UN says to date nearly two million Syrians have been able to return home. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Originally from New York Asher Fredman now lives in Jerusalem and is now the Director for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute. He's passionate about bridge building and through his work has helped broker deals linking young leaders across Israel, Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain through culture, tourism and innovation. It's something he seeks to expand upon through the Gulf Israel Green Ventures which he also leads and is a platform linking entrepreneurs in both areas to work together to use clean-tech. With his background in bridgebuilding and business it's perhaps not surprising that he's also held senior roles in Israel’s Strategic Affairs Ministry allowing him to advise on matters of Public Security too. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Prayer is fundamental to our lives as Christians as Russ Kirkpatrick - ministry strategist and digital innovator at Pray.com - knows only to well. Pray.com is a leading faith-based app where Kirpatrick focuses on leveraging technology to spread the gospel and build unity among believers. It's a platform that is designed to facilitate religious communities through daily prayers, sermons, biblical content, and podcasts

Phil Cooke is the son of a preacher but says he never felt the call to the pulpit. Yet his upbringing gave him a fundamental understanding of the pressures that come with leading a church. He went on to become founder of Cooke Media Group – a consulting company that works with religious and nonprofit organizations to improve their branding and storytelling. He’s helped clients like The Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Joel Osteen Ministries, among many others. His latest book Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis, gives churches a much needed toolkit on how to manage public relation issues that can do more damage than people think.

What makes the UAE different from other middle eastern countries? That's a question and that Obaid Ahmed AlZaabi can easily answer. Dr. AlZaabi has been actively involved in various international forums, representing the UAE's interests and perspectives on global issues and has held particular emphasis on UAE's commitment to religious openness and minority rights. As a seasoned diplomat he's worked as a permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and has served as the UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva.

Being a Christian in Iran is complex. It's not illegal to practise you faith there but it depends on how you do it. Even being a member of a house church can have you thrown in jail. But despite being a majority Muslim nation the Church there is growing there. Dr. Hormoz Shariat is an Iranian-American Christian evangelist and the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, an organization that uses TV and digital media to broadcast Christian content into Iran and the broader Persian-speaking world. He's often referred to as the "Billy Graham of Iran" because of his large-scale evangelistic impact though he'd never call himself a televanglist. His is a global church using media. He was born in Iran then came to the United States in the late 1970s. He originally studied Computer Engineering, earning a Ph.D. from USC (University of Southern California) only later transitioning to full-time ministry. Dr. Shariat became a Christian while in the U.S., and his personal transformation played a major role in shaping his mission to share The Gospel with other Iranians.

Our very own Rev Dr Johnnie Moore has been hitting the news headlines this week in taking up the chairmanship of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. We find out why he was willing to lead an organisation receiving criticism at this critical time for the region.

Bunni Pounds - named after Billy Graham's daughter - says she works in the 'mud-slinging' profession of politics. She's a political strategist who herself has stood for Congress in Texas so she knows a thing or two about the world of Washington. With 20 years of ministry as well and as a writer and speaker she has also addresses issues that intersect faith, politics and biblical truth. She is founder of Christians Engaged which calls people to pray, vote and engage in civic life. In her new book Jesus and Politics: One Woman's Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession she encourages christians to change the world.

Dr Carmen Imes is a biblical scholar, author, and professor best known for her work in Old Testament studies. She's currently an Associate Professor of the Old Testament at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Her books include: Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters. Her latest book is Becoming God's Family. In this episode of Babel Undone, Johnny Moore and Bishop D'Souza discuss the the individualistic approach of western society, Sabbath and what the point of Church is.

Somaliland wants independent and that's something Bashir Goth - a journalist and poet - has been advocating for many years. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has maintained a stable, democratic government ever since - no mean feat. But despite functioning as a de facto independent state, it remains unrecognized internationally. It's a complex situation but Goth, a diplomat and head of the Somaliland Mission to US, believes it can be done. As a journalist, Goth has worked for the Washington Post, The New York Times and Al Jazeera addresing topics ranging from Somali identity its diaspora and the dynamic and regional drive for peace and development.

In his own words Dr. Bob Junior is a a man who's been on the front lines of 'multi-faith' dialogue. He's a pastor and church planter as well as a podcast host himself. Based in Texas he's the son of a pastor who two years ago became the President of the Institute of Global Engagement (IGE) an organisation which is committed to freedom of faith worldwide and preparing leaders for effective global engagement. As the voice behind the Bold Love podcast, Dr. Junior explores what it means to live and lead with a love that reflects the radical example of Jesus. He's authored 6 books the latest of which is Transformation: Discipleship that Turns Lives, Churches, and the World Upside Down.

Jesus told us 'blessed are the peacemakers'. In our global world we are exposed to many cultures though with that comes misconceptions. In the first episode of Babel Undone's sixth series we hear from Muath Alamri. He's CEO of the World Muslim League and is passionate about teaching people about Islam and its people within the UK and the US. Based in Saudi Arabia, he sacrificed a 12 year career as a journalist to find common grounnd among people of different faiths and none and bust some misconceptions about Islam along the way.

Ali Maisam Nazary is an Afghan politician and Head of Foreign Relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF). With an accomplished career in politics and international relations, Ali has become an effective advocate for the establishment of a democratic and decentralized form of governance in Afghanistan that would guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of race, religion, or gender. Ali Maisam Nazary began his career at Khorasan TV, hosting a weekly politics show on politics and current affairs in Afghanistan. He then was Director of Media Affairs for Abdullah Abdullah's 2014 presidential campaign. His work reflects a deep dedication to securing a brighter future for Afghanistan. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Drawing from her unique personal experiences as a Jewish refugee from Iran, Ellie Cohanim brings a distinctive perspective to antisemitism. As a former US Deputy Envoy to Combat Antisemitism for the U.S. Department of State. Ellie has long criticized the Iranian government for its aggressive antisemitism that it exports throughout the Middle East and she is one of the most vocal supporters of Jewish rights in the United States and around the world. She supports countries that label Hezbollah a terrorist organization and commit to freezing its assets. Ellie continues to use her platform to champion the rights and interests of the Iranian people. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

With decades of experience in Jewish ministry and education, Rabbi Erez Sherman is known for his compassionate leadership among diverse faiths. He oversees the Sinai Temple Israel Center, which engages synagogues and the Los Angeles community in advocacy and education via speakers, classes, trips to the Holy Land. He's also the founder of the Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellowship, which trains future Rabbis through seminaries across North America in how to engage Israel in a nuanced manner. He's also the host of Rabbi On The Sidelines- a podcast dedicated to the intersection of sports and faith. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Kyle Abts is an avid sportsman and has coached volleyball, soccer, and basketball teams at various levels of play. But it was through the development of the Sports Friends ministry in Nigeria that he found his true mission. In his own words he says "you can go into an area without a bible and have a ball and gather consistently with children." He's also Executive Director of the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) where his work addresses critical issues of violence and governance affecting vulnerable populations. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Along with her father co-host Archbishop Joseph D'Souza. Beryl D’Souza is a prominent figure in the Good Shepherd Movement. It's a global initiative focused on promoting social justice, compassion, and community development. She has played a pivotal role in empowering marginalized communities, especially women and children, by advocating for education, equality, and sustainable livelihoods. Beryl’s leadership embodies the values of empathy and inclusivity. Her unwavering dedication has made her a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change within India and the communities the Good Shepherd Movement serves. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Peacemaker Gideon Para-Mallam is a Nigerian pastor has been a key advocate for the persecuted church. He's the founder of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, which works to promote interfaith dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria and beyond. It's an organisation which fights for education and youth empowerment, mentoring future leaders. He is also working on a five-year strategic mentoring initiative for 100 younger leaders in Africa His work inspires hope, bridging divides to create lasting impact in communities across Africa. The global church needs to learn about the very real threats facing Christians in Nigeria, and Gideon is the perfect voice to help us understand what’s happening right now. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Josh Reinstein has been named as “50 most influential Jews in the world” by the Jerusalem Post". It's a fitting description. As Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation - a non-profit encouraging faith-based support for Israel among elected members of legislatures and parliaments worldwide. He's a veteran of the elite 188 unit of the Israel Defense Forces Armored Corps and founder of Israel Now News, a half an hour weekly news magazine broadcast to 35 million viewers in 191 countries around the world. Above all he's a great advocate for faith-based diplomacy. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Johnnie Moore is President of The Congress of Christian Leaders. He was twice a presidential appointee to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom serving during the Trump and Biden administrations. He's also a reverent and has served as campus pastor at Liberty University. Throughout his career, Moore has advocated relentlessly for religious freedom in the Middle East. He's received the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s prestigious medal of valor for his efforts. In this episode of Babel Undone we hear what his predictions are for the next Trump administration. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Professional musician Dumisani Washington wears many hats. He is the founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). Washington served as the diversity outreach coordinator for Christians United for Israel, where he engaged support for Israel and the Jewish people from its over 10 million Christian Zionist members He's a great communicator using his musical skills as a pianist and his deep knowledge of biblical, historical, and social issues on Zionism to get his message of global unity across. He's the author of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He's undoubtedly one of the greatest leaders in the movement to enhance Black solidarity with Israel. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

Mike Sharrow is the CEO and President of the C12 Group, the largest network of Christian CEOs and business leaders dedicated to integrating faith and business. With a background in healthcare, consulting, and ministry, Sharrow brings a unique perspective to helping leaders align their organizational goals with their values. Under his leadership, C12 has grown into a dynamic community fostering accountability, growth, and impact for marketplace leaders worldwide. He's a truly visionary thinker and passionate advocate for faith-driven entrepreneurship with his own professional journey always being a blend of business and ministry. With his eye on business he always has one foot in ministry himself. He is the founding board member for the South Texas Alliance for Orphans and serves actively in his local church, Community Bible Church in Texas. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org

As the Deputy Director of the Philis Project, an organization promoting Christian engagement in the Near East, Luke Moon has decades of experience as a peacemaker in the Middle East, specifically focussing attention on persecuted Christians there. He's known for his incisive analysis on Middle Eastern politics, religious freedom, and the role of Christianity in modern society. For 25 years his work has helped bridge cultural divides, aiming to build understanding and inspire action and helping people engage in complex geopolitical landscapes. Before joining the Philos Project, Moon served with Youth with a Mission and worked as a business manager for the Institute on Religion and Democracy. His work bridges cultural divides, aiming to build understanding and inspire action. Babel Undone is produced by Premier. For more podcasts which help Christians grow in their faith head to www.premier.plus/podcasts This podcast is created in partnership with the Good Shepherd Church of India. For more details head to www.gsi.org