Best Crescent Project Podcasts (2025)

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East Meets West: A Couple's Conversion Testimony

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Listen to Marc and Ade from Canada share their powerful testimony of coming to faith in Christ as a Muslim couple from very different cultural backgrounds—Marc as a white Canadian Catholic who converted to Islam and Ade as an Indonesian immigrant from the Islamic nationalist movement there. They are also recent graduates of Crescent Project's inter…

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Missions Among British Bangladeshis - Part 2

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Listen in on part two of this fascinating interview with Rob and Akik from the UK, who are co-elders in a young church plant among Sylheti Muslims in London. In this segment, they will discuss their ministry and the history of outreach to Sylheti immigrants from Bangladesh, who comprise a large, well-established population in England. To learn more…

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Missions Among British Bangladeshis - Part 1

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Listen in on this fascinating interview with Rob and Akik from the UK, who are co-elders in a young church plant among Sylheti Muslims in London. Their church is a part of a long history of outreach to Sylheti immigrants from Bangladesh, who comprise a large, well-established population in England. In this segment, we'll hear Rob, a white Brit, and…

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Making Disciples Among Refugees in the Levant - Part 2

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Listen in on part two of this inspiring interview with John, a disciple maker among refugees for over a decade in the Levant. He has many valuable insights and stories to share about spreading the Good News among Muslims.By Rashidah

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Making Disciples Among Refugees in the Levant - Part 1

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Listen in on this inspiring interview with John, who has been sharing the hope of Christ with refugees for over a decade in the Levant. He has many valuable insights to share from his fruitful discipleship ministry to refugees from Muslim, Christian, and Sabean backgrounds.By Rashidah

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 8 - 'Return To Oz' (1985) vs 'Hereditary' (2018) - Live On Location! 56:16

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Can't miss episode! Courtney and Just Blane host a live taping AND finish the season by recording on location in the cemetery that Ari Aster filmed 'Hereditary'! 📽️All Episodes: @RideTheWaveMediaPodcast 🎧All Episodes: www.ridethewavemedia.com Welcome to an intriguing episode of The Witch Movie Project, where hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane take…

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 7 - 'Practical Magic' (1998) vs 'The Witches Of Eastwick' (1987) 1:17:37

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📽️All Episodes: YouTube Listen: RideTheWave.media Welcome to the latest episode of The Witch Movie Project, where hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane delve into the enchanting world of "Practical Magic." This 1998 witchy drama, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, weaves a spellbinding tale of sisterhood, spells, and breaking curses. Join the…

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BONUS: Exclusive Interview w/ 'Teen Witch' Star Robyn Lively 5:46

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this special bonus episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane bring you an exclusive interview with Robyn Lively, the star of the cult classic "Teen Witch." Recorded at FanX in Salt Lake City, this episode captures the magical moment when the hosts unexpectedly met Robyn Lively, s…

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BONUS: Exclusive Interview w/ Anime Queen Ryan Bartley 13:39

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this bonus episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane dive into the magical world of anime with a special focus on two classics: "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Howl's Moving Castle." This episode is a delightful surprise for anime enthusiasts, featuring an exclusive interview with…

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The Witch Movie Project Ep. 6 - 'Kiki's Delivery Service' (1989) vs 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004) + A Nod to 'Spirited Away' (2001) 52:56

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this enchanting episode of The Witch Movie Project, join hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane as they venture into the magical worlds of "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Howl's Moving Castle." This week, they explore the captivating artistry and empowering themes that make these Hayao Miyazaki classics timeless …

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 5 - 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999) vs 'The VVitch' (2015) 1:14:56

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this thrilling episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane venture into the haunting realms of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) and "The Witch" (2015). These films have not only defined genres but have also left lasting impressions on audiences worldwide. Join Courtney and Blane as…

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 4 - 'Love Witch' (2016) vs 'Autopsy of Jane Doe' (2016) 1:13:40

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this captivating episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane explore the enchanting and chilling worlds of "The Love Witch" and "The Autopsy of Jane Doe." This week, they delve into the unique art direction, compelling themes, and haunting performances that make these 2016 films un…

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 3 - 'The Craft' (1996) vs 'Teen Witch' (1989) + Exclusive Interview w/ Robyn Lively! 1:14:45

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this electrifying episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane dive into the magical realms of "Teen Witch" (1989) and "The Craft" (1996). This week, they not only discuss these iconic films but also share an exclusive interview with Robyn Lively, star of "Teen Witch." Join Courtney…

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 2 - 'Suspiria' (1977) vs. 'Suspiria' (2018) 1:31:02

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*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this spine-chilling episode of The Witch Movie Project, join hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane as they delve into the eerie world of "Suspiria." This week, they dissect both the original 1977 masterpiece by Dario Argento and the 2018 reimagining by Luca Guadagnino. Prepare for an in-depth discussion on the …

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The Witch Movie Project Ep 1 - 'The Wicker Man (1973)' vs 'Midsommar' 1:37:04

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Welcome to the thrilling debut episode of The Witch Movie Project! Join our fabulous hosts, Courtney Pearl and Just Blane, as they embark on a spine-tingling journey through the eerie world of folk horror. In this episode, they dive deep into two iconic films that have left audiences both fascinated and disturbed: "The Wicker Man" (1973) and "Midso…

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From Holland to Beirut: A Young Missionary Couple's Journey - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Jan and Clasina, a young missionary couple from the Netherlands who have been serving in Lebanon since 2020 among refugees. In this segment, they talk more about what God is doing in Lebanon and lessons and insights they've learned along the way.…

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The Witch Movie Project Trailer 4:20

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*You can watch the full episodes on Ride The Wave Media's YouTube Channel! In this introductory episode, hosts Just Blane and Courtney Pearl introduce 'The Witch Movie Project,' a series focused on reviewing and discussing horror movies centered around witches. Blane, CEO of Ride the Wave Media, and Courtney, host of Practically Magick, share their…

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From Holland to Beirut: A Young Missionary Couple's Journey - Part 1

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Meet Jan and Clasina, an inspiring, young missionary couple from the Netherlands who moved to Lebanon in 2020 to serve and minister to refugees. In this conversation with Rashidah, they will discuss the steps that led them to Beirut, as well as some of the challenges and blessings they've experienced there. FYI: This interview was recorded in the s…

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Ali's Story of Loss and Hope in Northern Nigeria - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Brother Ali from northern Nigeria as he talks about challenges and valuable lessons from his personal ministry journey.By Rashidah

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Ali's Story of Loss and Hope in Northern Nigeria - Part 1

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Listen to this insightful conversation with Brother Ali, who describes his life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria before and after the rise of Boko Haram and the plight of Christians there. His personal experiences with radical Islam include the unfortunate murder of his father in 2022 and his years serving as a pastor and teacher. Ali is curren…

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The Surprising Link Between Abuse, Trauma, and Islam - Part 2

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Listen to part two of this insightful conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. In this segment, Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed professional clinical counselor, discuss how to effectively walk alongside someone we know or suspect …

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The Surprising Link Between Abuse, Trauma, and Islam - Part 1

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Listen to this important conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. Sexual abuse is prevalent in the Muslim world, just as it is globally, and many Muslims around us suffer from its trauma in secret. Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed …

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The Power of Bible Storytelling in Evangelism - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares tips for how to incorporate storytelling into our everyday conversations with Muslims and other non-believers and more.By Rashidah

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The Power of Bible Storytelling in Evangelism - Part 1

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Listen in on Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares his firsthand experiences with the impact of sharing Bible stories with Muslims—as a missionary in Africa, as well as here in the US.By Rashidah

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Serving Christ in the Shadow of Terrorism in Northern Nigeria - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Brother Amos from northern Nigeria, as they discuss evangelism to Muslims and the challenges of pastoring amidst the terrorism of Boko Haram.By Rashidah

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Serving Christ in the Shadow of Terrorism in Northern Nigeria - Part 1

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Listen to Brother Amos, a pastor from Muslim-dominant northern Nigeria, speak about the rise of Boko Haram and his own journey in ministry and compassion towards Muslims. He is a Ph.D. student in World Religions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves on the staff of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam there.…

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An Unexpected Adventure - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Horst and Petra as they talk about reaching out to Muslims and mobilizing Christians in Europe.By Rashidah

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An Unexpected Adventure - Part 1

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Listen in on Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Horst and Petra, who are part of our European Crescent Project staff. Their journey with God has been an unexpected adventure from Germany to Ecuador to Scotland–far beyond their comfort zone but full of God's grace and faithfulness!By Rashidah

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Understanding the War in Gaza - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Fouad Masri, founder and president of Crescent Project, on the conflict in Gaza. In this segment, they discuss what the Qur'an says about jihad and the Jews and some reflections on how we should pray and respond as Christians. You can read Crescent Project's official statement on the conflict here.…

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Understanding the War in Gaza - Part 1

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Listen as Fouad Masri, founder and president of Crescent Project, shares some important historical and religious insights on the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.By Rashidah

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An Iranian Story of War, Loss, and Redemption - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Keivan Tehrani, an Iranian-American pastor and Muslim-background believer, as he tells the amazing story of the Persian church, both past and present.By Rashidah

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An Iranian Story of War, Loss, and Redemption - Part 1

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Listen as Keivan Tehrani, an Iranian-American Muslim-background believer, tells the compelling story of his family's journey to the US and his journey to Christ. He currently serves as the Global Compassion Pastor at Westgate Church in California and has preached the Gospel in over 25 countries.By Rashidah

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From Death to Life: Brother Shapoor's Journey - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Shapoor, an Iranian believer from a Muslim background, as he shares insights about Islam and evangelism to Muslims. He is the founder of Operation Promises, a ministry that has been faithfully serving refugees since 2010 in Liverpool, England, as well as partnering with churches across Europe and t…

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From Death to Life: Brother Shapoor's Journey - Part 1

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Listen to the amazing story of Shapoor, an Iranian believer from a Muslim background who came to faith in Christ in the UK as a refugee. He is the founder of Operation Promises, a ministry that has been faithfully serving refugees since 2010 in Liverpool, England, as well as partnering with churches across Europe and training Christians in the Near…

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Abdu Murray on Ahmadiyya Islam and Muslim Evangelism - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with writer and apologist Abdu Murray as they discuss effective ways to share the Gospel with members of the Ahmadiyya sect of Islam and Muslims in general. As a Muslim-background believer and the co-founder and president of Embrace the Truth ministry, Abdu seeks to offer thoughtful answers to people fr…

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Abdu Murray on Ahmadiyya Islam and Muslim Evangelism - Part 1

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Listen as Rashidah talks with writer and apologist Abdu Murray about the Ahmadiyya movement, a sect of Islam with roots in South Asia that is spreading all over the world. This is the same sect of Islam that the late Nabeel Qureshi, author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, was part of before he became a follower of Jesus. As a Muslim-background beli…

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Forgiving Terrorists, Embracing Refugees & Building a School in the Philippines - Part 2

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Listen to the second part of Rashidah's conversation with retired high school teacher Pia Hugo as she shares the rest of this remarkable story of how building a school for Christian and Muslim children in the Philippines is tearing down walls of division and distrust.By Rashidah

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Forgiving Terrorists, Embracing Refugees & Building a School in the Philippines - Part 1

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Listen as retired high school teacher Pia shares a remarkable story of loss, forgiveness, and reconciliation in the Philippines and how building a school for Christian and Muslim children is tearing down walls of division and distrust. You can learn more about the Lighthouse School of Leadership.By Rashidah

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Making the Most of Our Time

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Listen to Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Crescent Project staffer Dann as he talks about the creative ways he's reaching out to Muslims while juggling a demanding full-time career in the corporate world, including Crescent Project's Embassy and Every Imam initiatives.By Rashidah

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Reaching the Unreached People Groups in our Neighborhoods - Part 2

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Listen to part two of this conversation with Bud of Global Gates ministry as he shares stories about his personal outreach experiences in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and his work as hub coordinator there.By Rashidah

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Reaching the Unreached People Groups in our Neighborhoods - Part 1

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Listen as Bud, director of research for Global Gates ministry, talks about the Unreached People Groups of North America project, a new ministry resource he co-developed to mobilize prayer and workers across the continent. He discusses how this resource is being used to stir people's hearts and minds to pray and serve and also speaks about his own j…

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Living Out a Family Legacy of Missions

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Listen as missionary kid Disha, who is part of our Crescent Project staff family, tells the remarkable story of her family's multi-generational work in global missions and how she carries on that legacy among Muslims in her city and beyond.By Rashidah

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Fouad Masri: 30 Years of Sharing Jesus with Muslims

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Listen as Rashidah interviews Crescent Project founder and president, Fouad Masri, about his new book, Sharing Jesus with Muslims, and Crescent Project's 30th anniversary of ministry. Be encouraged as Fouad discusses how the Gospel is spreading throughout the Islamic world and new initiatives to reach Muslims with the Good News.…

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Sharing Hope with Refugees in Indonesia - Part 2

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Listen as David and Bee, founders of New Hope Refugee Ministries, talk about their unexpected journey into outreach to Muslim refugees in Indonesia. Through meeting the practical needs of refugees there, they discovered a spiritual hunger that has resulted in many miraculous conversion stories, discipleship groups, and the birth of a Farsi church!…

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Sharing Hope with Refugees in Indonesia - Part 1

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Listen as David and Bee, founders of New Hope Refugee Ministries, talk about their unexpected journey into outreach to Muslim refugees in Indonesia. Through meeting the practical needs of refugees there, they discovered a spiritual hunger that has resulted in many miraculous conversion stories, discipleship groups, and the birth of a Farsi church!…

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Discovering the Art of Building Bridges - Part 2

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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Allen, a Christian minister from the Middle East, as he shares stories and strategies for building bridges to the Gospel with Muslims.By Rashidah

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Discovering the Art of Building Bridges - Part 1

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Listen as Allen, a Christian immigrant from the Middle East, speaks about his remarkable journey in sharing the Gospel with Muslims and mobilizing Christians in his local community. His efforts to bring Muslims and Christians together and build bridges to the Gospel are sure to inspire and encourage you.…

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Chapter 26: Queens, Queer, and The Trevor Project 39:05

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Welcome back QQTs! 👑 It is Chapter 26 and we're touching a topic that is incredibly important to us! We're discussing Alyssa and Molly's fundraiser for the month of June, the Trevor Project. A non-profit, crisis intervention organization focused on LGBTQ+ youth. They are available 24/7 and 365! Anyone in crisis can text, instant message, or call in…

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Chapter 25: Zodiac Madness with Imani Erriu 1:03:23

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Welcome back QQTs! 👑 It is Chapter 25 and we're joined once again by Imani Erriu! The debut author of Heavenly Bodies, an encapsulating tale of romance, heartbreak, enemies to lovers, and so much more. This week we're discussing our favorite characters from Sarah J. Maas, specifically from the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series,…

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Chat 24: Two Queens Chat Two Queens 47:14

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Welcome back QQTs! 👑 It is Chapter 24 where Alyssa and Molly discuss one of their most requested topics, The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout. If you have not read any of the From Blood and Ash series, maybe sit this episode out! Buckle up and strap in for one of the most controversial episodes yet. This will bring lots of conversations …