Looking for God: Is Allah God?

In this episode, founder of Place of Hope, Mike Coupe talks about how Jesus saved him from alcohol addiction. Mike shares the power addiction can hold over a person, but even more importantly, the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit working in and through us. He explains that while we have a responsibility to renew our minds, Jesus transforms our hearts. Coupe also emphasizes that the opposite of addiction is help and community. We cannot break addiction in our own strength, but only through the power of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Pate shares his experience growing up in the Middle East and North Africa as a missionary kid and how his faith in Jesus became deeply personal. Holding a PhD in Biblical Studies with an emphasis on the Old Testament, Pate reflects on how Jesus and the Scriptures came to mean more to him than mere stories or myths. He also compares the Bible to other well-known historical texts, offering a closer look at why he finds the Scriptures especially compelling in their credibility. www.donnavanliere.com  

In this episode, Rebecca St. James discusses how difficult it can be to block out the constant distractions of our culture in order to enter a quiet space where we can experience God's presence. She emphasizes that spending time in Scripture and staying committed to prayer helps prepare us to face everyday challenges. While it requires intentional effort, seeking God even in the midst of life's noise allows us to discover His peace and better understand our true identity.  www.donnavanliere.com  

In this episode, Laura Husband talks about what it's like to look for God even when it hurts. She learned about this very closely with the loss of her dad, Rick Husband. He was the commander on the space shuttle, Columbia. www.donnavanliere.com    

In this episode of "Looking for God: Is Allah God?"with Fouad Masri, we discuss the questions about Allah, and the Muslim faith.  The Crescent Project, founded by Fouad Masri, is a ministry whose heart and mission is to see every Muslim have the opportunity to respond to the Gospel and be connected to a true follower of Jesus.