FAI Central

Chaos in Lebanon // A Strategic Briefing on What is Happening on the Ground

Feb 19, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Gabe Caliguiri interviews Lt Col. (res) Marco Moreno about the chaos in Lebanon as Marco lays out the backdrop to what's happening and where it's heading.

Duration 16 minutes

How the Middle East is Being Ravaged by Substance Abuse

Feb 18 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE Dalton Thomas interviews Jordan Scott about the hemorrhaging crisis of drug abuse that's tearing the Middle East apart. Dalton distinguishes the difference between root and fruit of the Middle East's greatest conflicts and Jordan explains how addiction recovery is a massive opportunity for the advance of the Gospel.

Ending Human Trafficking // Pop-Culture Fad or Actual Ministry?

Feb 17, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas interviews Misty, who is in the trenches pioneering FAI's counter-trafficking initiatives. The two discuss the difference between the pop-culture fad of ending human trafficking and actual engagement in countering sexual exploitation.

Duration 17 minutes

Is the Mounting Conflict Between Israel and Iran a Sign of the End of the Age?

Feb 14, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas addresses Israel's strikes on Iranian proxies in Damascus last night and engages the question of whether this mounting conflict between Israel and Iran is a sign of the end of the age.

Duration 26 minutes

Why We Are Launching the "United Christian Embassy for Kurdistan"

Feb 12, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas interviews Nathan James and Adham Sedeeq on the launch of the "United Christian Embassy for Kurdistan."

Duration 19 minutes

Isolation, Intervention, and the Cost of War

Feb 11, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Gabe Caliguiri jumps into events in Afghanistan to discuss the debate over isolationism versus interventionism and how this relates to the call of discipleship.

Duration 22 minutes

The Intersection of History, Geopolitics, Art and Discipleship

Feb 10, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE Dalton Thomas talks about what it means to stand at the intersection of history, geopolitics, art, and discipleship.

Duration 17 minutes

The Future of US Military Presence in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria

Feb 9, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE Dalton Thomas discusses "The Future of US Military Presence in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria" with Adham Sedeeq after news broke of the American Military casualties in Afghanistan last night.

Duration 17 minutes

Airstrikes in Syria and Palestinian Attack on Golani Brigade in Jerusalem

Feb 7, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Lt. Col. (res) Marco Moreno gives an update on the last 24 hours in Israel. Marco's son was present in Jerusalem during the terror attack that happened before his induction ceremony where he and others swore on the Bible and a rifle to defend Israel.

Duration 11 minutes

Idlib Crisis: How Russia and Turkey Use Syria for Their Own Gains

Feb 5, 2020 // In this episode of THE WIRE, Dalton Thomas interviews Seth Frantzman on the unfolding carnage in Idlib, Syria as Seth untangles the complicated mess of the Syrian conflict. If you don't already, make sure to follow Seth on all his social media platforms. He is one of the clearest voices out there today on the shapeshifting Middle East.