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Renod Bejjani: Renod Bejjani is a former Christian who experienced intense persecution in several Islamic world nations. After years of anger and hatred towards Muslims, he had a transformational encounter with God and now serves as an instrument of God's love to Muslims. Renod is the author of two books, "Muslims: Five Biblical Essentials Every Christian Should Know and Do" and "The Way to Paradise," a Bible study.

Welcome to the final episode of Season 6 of The Blue Cord Podcast. In this episode, host Karen interviews her husband Renod Bejjani, who shares his personal journey from anger and hatred towards Muslims to becoming an instrument of God's love for them. Renod discusses how Jesus prepared his disciples to engage with people from other faiths and cultures and emphasizes the importance of knowing scripture, having a personal relationship with God through Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and actively meeting people of different faiths and cultures. The episode also explores what different religions believe about God, Jesus, salvation, and the afterlife, highlighting the unique aspects of Christianity in comparison to other faiths. The episode concludes with a call to action for Christians to engage with people from other faiths and cultures and share the hope of Jesus.

Jesus prepared his disciples to engage with people from other faiths and cultures by modeling the use of scripture, emphasizing a personal relationship with God through Jesus, empowering them with the Holy Spirit, and encouraging them to meet people of different faiths and cultures.

Christianity is the only religion where God has a personal relationship with individuals.

Other religions have different beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, and the afterlife. Islam respects Jesus as a prophet but denies his deity, while Hinduism has millions of gods and Buddhism sees God as an abstract void. Only Christianity believes in the Trinity and the deity of Jesus.

Most religions, except Christianity and Islam, teach that being a good person leads to a good afterlife. Christianity and Islam believe in a judgment day where individuals will go to heaven or hell based on their faith and actions.

Christianity, Islam, and secularism are the only religions actively evangelizing. Other religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, focus on merging into divinity or achieving a state of oneness.

"In all other religions, it depends on me, my works to make it to the afterlife. But in Christianity, my salvation depends on what Jesus did, what he's already accomplished because he did what needs to be done to redeem me out of hell." - Renod Bejjani

"The best way to prepare is to get to know people and follow the process that Jesus prepared his disciples with." - Renod Bejjani

Renod Bejjani's books: Muslims: Five Biblical Essentials Every Christian Should Know and Do and The Way to Paradise

Thank you for listening to the final episode of Season 6 of The Blue Cord Podcast. Stay tuned for more inspiring content in Season 7.

Cathy is an experienced Christian missionary and disciple-maker.

She has led gospel sharing teams in multiple countries and currently disciples a group of new believers in Pakistan.

Cathy is actively involved in helping everyday believers live out their calling to make Jesus known through her work with iHOPE Ministries.

In this episode, Karen and Cathy discuss the challenges of inspiring and empowering Christian friends to share their faith across different faiths and cultures. They address the opposition that may arise and the apathy or fear that some Christians may have towards evangelism. Cathy shares her personal experience of moving to a new city and struggling to find like-minded individuals who were willing to engage in faith sharing. However, through her involvement with The Blue Cord study, she was able to build a community of women who are now actively sharing the gospel both locally and internationally. The Blue Cord study combines biblical concepts with behavioral science to inspire and empower individuals to share Jesus in a natural and effective way. Cathy encourages listeners to step out in faith and start small, as even the smallest acts of obedience can have a significant impact on the world.

Many Christians may be hesitant or apathetic towards sharing their faith across different faiths and cultures.

The United States is one of the nations with a significant number of unreached people, and the growth of other religions, such as Islam, is outpacing Christianity.

The Blue Cord study provides a practical and effective way to inspire and empower Christians to share Jesus with people of other faiths and cultures.

Starting small and building a community of like-minded individuals can lead to significant multiplication and impact.

The joy of sharing Jesus and seeing lives transformed outweighs any fear or opposition that may arise.

"The comfort zone is a lie from Satan. The joy zone is where it's at." - Cathy

"The Lord can impact the world through your saying yes and stepping out in faith." - Cathy

The Blue Cord - The website for The Blue Cord study and resources.

iHOPE Ministries - The organization Cathy is involved with, helping believers live out their calling to make Jesus known.

Listen to the full episode to gain more insights and be inspired to share Jesus with people of other faiths and cultures. Stay tuned for more empowering content from The Blue Cord Podcast.

Lisa Pack is a second-generation Korean-Canadian from Toronto, Canada.

She has 14 years of global and pastoral ministry and church experience.

Lisa is a global mission strategist and serves on the core team with Rick Warren's "Finishing the Task" initiative.

She is passionate about reaching the world's least reached and mobilizing younger generations for the gospel.

In this episode of The Blue Cord Podcast, host Karen discusses the resistance factors that often hold Christians back from sharing their faith. She is joined by Lisa Pack, a global mission strategist and member of Rick Warren's "Finishing the Task" initiative. Lisa shares her personal journey of discovering God's heart for the nations and emphasizes the importance of overcoming ignorance and fear in order to be bold witnesses for Christ. She encourages women to find opportunities for sharing their faith and highlights the power of community and sisterhood in supporting and empowering one another. The episode concludes with practical tips for cultivating a prayer life and creating an environment that fosters intentional evangelism.

Ignorance and fear are two major resistance factors that hold Christians back from sharing their faith.

Overcoming ignorance involves becoming aware of the number of people who don't know Jesus and understanding the impact of cultural influences on their perception of God.

Fear can be overcome by focusing on God's love and the authenticity of one's own story and witness.

Women have unique opportunities to share their faith and make a difference in their communities and the world.

Building a community of like-minded believers can provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for growth in sharing the gospel.

"Ignorance and fear feed into each other and become bigger obstacles to sharing our faith." - Lisa Pack

"You don't have to be a theologian to share your faith. Your story and the presence of the Holy Spirit in you are what persuades people." - Lisa Pack

"The future of Christianity in Africa is in the hands of women." - Dr. Gina Zirlo

Finishing the Task Initiative

Listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of the resistance factors that hinder Christians from sharing their faith and to discover practical ways to overcome these obstacles. Stay tuned for more inspiring content from The Blue Cord Podcast.