In this episode, I discuss how Eastern Christianity shaped the development of Islam in ways that most people don't realize. From architecture and art to prayer, worship, and even science, I talk about how early Muslims borrowed from the Christian communities around them. I discuss the influence of Byzantine churches on mosques, the role of Nestorian Christians in preserving and translating ancient knowledge, and how monastic practices inspired Islamic prayer. I also share part of my own journey, how God called me to study Islam after I became a Christian, the pushback I faced from Muslims when I converted, and how the Lord used prophetic encounters to confirm my calling to share the Gospel with the Muslim world. For me, this isn't just about history; it's about seeing how deeply connected these two faiths really are. And when you notice those connections, it changes the way you view both Islam and Christianity. My prayer is that this episode encourages you, teaches you something new, and helps you see God's hand at work across cultures and centuries.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – The Prophet's Covenant with Christians 01:20 – Debates Over the Covenants 02:30 – Complicated Beginnings: Islam & Christianity 03:30 – My Story: From Islam to Christianity 07:15 – Pushback and Accusations 09:00 – Why Most Muslims Don't Know Their Own Faith 11:00 – God's Call: Studying Islam to Share the Gospel 13:30 – Prophetic Dreams and Supernatural Encounters 17:15 – How Islam Borrowed from Christianity 18:55 – Islam's Imitation of Christianity 21:00 – Christian Roots of Islamic Art & Architecture 27:57 – Christian Influence on Islamic Scholarship 35:17 – Parallels in Spiritual Practices 42:01 – Science: Christian Foundations in the Islamic Golden Age 49:23 – Lessons for Today & Closing Thoughts

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