Dr. Anne Zaki joins The Fares Abraham Podcast for a rich and eye-opening conversation about the indigenous church of the Middle East and why remembering where Christianity began changes how we understand faith today.

Anne and Fares explore how the Middle East is not just a mission field but the birthplace of the Christian story, home to believers who have carried the gospel for nearly 2,000 years. Anne shares how reading Scripture through Middle Eastern eyes opens up the parables of Jesus, how unity is restored through honest conversation, and what it means to preach hope in a region marked by conflict. She also reflects on her journey as a woman called to ministry and why our “outer container” should never define or limit God’s call.

If you’re passionate about church history, cultural insight, or seeing the Middle East through a gospel lens, this episode will deepen your understanding and renew your appreciation for the living stones who continue to witness to Christ where it all began.

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Helpful Links:

• “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” by Kenneth E. Bailey
• Anne Zaki’s Message on Unity at the Fourth Lausanne Congress⁠
• The Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo