Stories Without Borders

Unearthing Misconceptions about North American Muslims

Muslim scholar Dr. Amir Hussain challenges common Christian misconceptions about Islam, explores the often-overlooked history of Muslims in North America, and considers h

A Newcomer's Hospitality

Ep. 10, features Lana Duoibes, Director of International & Refugee Ministries at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, & creator of The Global Table. A Jordanian Chri

Turning Encounters into Relationships

Ep. 9, Martin Brooks, President Emeritus of Peace Catalyst International, explores his decades of experiences creating spaces where Muslims & Christians can encounter one

Reconciliation Amid Present Pain

Ep. 8 explores the story of Wasim Nasser, a Palestinian Christian & peacebuilder with Musalaha, exploring what it means to see those we have been taught to fear, pursue r

Finding the Walls

Ep. 7: Ramy Taleb & his wife, Roula, talk about their work in Lebanon with Al Shabiba Risala using education & meaningful encounter to equip a new generation of everyday

Humanity Across the Divide

Dr. Daniel Bannoura, a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, shares the story of his upbringing, his advocacy against harmful theology that has cost his people dearly, an

Learning the Other's Language

Ep. 5, Dr. Alexander Massad, professor of World Religions at Wheaton College, explores Comparative Theology, learning another religion's "syntax," & how mutually vulnerab

Unearthing the Roots of Muslim-Christian Neighboring

Ep. 4, Dr. David Vila is the world religions professor at John Brown University, curator for the Abila Archeological Project in NW Jordan since 2008, & former Fulbright s

Unlearning the Myths We’ve Inherited

Ep. 3, Dr. Benjamin Norquist from The Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice talks as an educator about Palestinian Christian institutions in Bethlehem, Palestine, & his

Choosing Welcome in the Age of Fear

Ep. #2, Tony Burrell, director of The Welcome Network in NW Indiana, shares the story of his organization welcoming immigrants, & specifically highlights his experiences

When Encountering the Other Side, Who's Missing?

Ep #1: Palestinian Christian, George, shares his parents' Nakba stories, explores listening graciously across divides, challenging inherited narratives, remembering witho

Episodes Debuting September 3, 2026

The Ahlan Bridge (https://www.ahlanbridge.org) is starting a podcast to learn about this stories & perspectives of Arab, Persian, & Anglo Christians & Muslims who cross t