🎙️ Episode 69 — From the Crescent to the Cross: Ismail Youssef's Journey to Christ

On this gripping episode of Tuxes and Tomahawks, we sit down with Ismail Youssef—a former devout Muslim who risked everything to follow Christ and now stands as a bold Catholic witness to the power of truth, grace, and courage. Born into Islam and raised in a culture where conversion is often met with rejection or worse, Ismail's story isn't just about leaving a religion—it's about discovering a Person.

From his earliest questions about God to his ultimate embrace of the Catholic Church, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about faith, freedom, and the cost of discipleship.

We talk about:

What drew him to the Gospel after years of Islamic devotion

How the Catholic Church offered the fullness of truth

The emotional, theological, and cultural battles of conversion

Why clarity and charity must go hand-in-hand when evangelizing Muslims

The dangers of watered-down witness—and the call to bold truth in a confused world

Ismail doesn't shy away from the hard topics—Islam, Catholicism, identity, persecution, mission. But every word is delivered with grace, love, and an unmistakable fire for the Gospel. If you've ever wondered what it really means to take up your cross, this episode will leave you humbled, inspired, and challenged to live your faith louder. This is not just testimony. It's a call to arms.

📍 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you stream.