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 scholar at Jordanian universities. His interview explores the history of Muslim-Christian neighboring since the beginnings of Islam & what that history can teach us about building relationships across that divide today.

If you like our storytelling, please consider supporting The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.

Please consider attending the Christ at the Checkpoint conference in Bethlehem, Palestine. More info HERE.

- Special thanks to Dr. David Vila, John Brown University ,& the Abila Archaeological Project⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sharing his story & perspectives.

- This episode was hosted & edited by ⁠⁠⁠Charlie Brill⁠⁠⁠.

- The theme song was written by ⁠⁠⁠Charlie Brill⁠⁠⁠ & performed by ⁠⁠⁠Rob Cordell⁠⁠⁠.

- The credits were read by ⁠⁠⁠Megan Cordell⁠⁠⁠.

Ep. 3, Dr. Benjamin Norquist from The Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice talks as an educator about Palestinian Christian institutions in Bethlehem, Palestine, & his journey from unlearning the myths we have inherited in the West to understand that world, it's people, & it's nuances.

Checkout Ben's recently published book that he co-wrote with Brian Miller, Every Somewhere Sacred: Rescuing a Theology of Place in the American Imagination.

If you like our storytelling, please consider supporting The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a monthly financial partner HERE.

Please consider attending the Church at the Crossroads conference Nov. 5-7 in Atlanta. More info HERE.

Also, please consider attending the Christ at the Checkpoint conference Dec. 27-31 in Bethlehem, Palestine. More info HERE.

- Special thanks to Dr. Ben Norquist⁠ & The Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice⁠ for sharing his story & perspectives.

- This episode was hosted & edited by ⁠⁠Charlie Brill⁠⁠.

- The theme song was written by ⁠⁠Charlie Brill⁠⁠ & performed by ⁠⁠Rob Cordell⁠⁠.

- The credits were read by ⁠⁠Megan Cordell⁠⁠.

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

Don't miss the upcoming conference in Bethlehem, Palestine, Dec 27-31, Christ at the Checkpoint.

Support the work of The Ahlan Bridge by becoming a financial partner HERE.

- Special thanks to Tony Burrell & The Welcome Network for sharing his story & perspectives.

- This episode was hosted & edited by ⁠Charlie Brill⁠.

- The theme song was written by ⁠Charlie Brill⁠ & performed by ⁠Rob Cordell⁠.

- The credits were read by ⁠Megan Cordell⁠.

Ep #1: Palestinian Christian, George, shares his parents' Nakba stories, explores listening graciously across divides, challenging inherited narratives, remembering without hatred, & asking those with opposing narratives who is missing in the story.

This episode spotlights the Denver Seminary Doctor of Ministry program in New Missional Movements. Check it out HERE.

Don't miss the upcoming conference in Atlanta, Nov-5-7, Church at the Crossroads.

Support the work of ⁠The Ahlan Bridge⁠ by becoming a financial partner ⁠HERE⁠.

- Special thanks to George for sharing his story & perspectives.

- This episode was hosted & edited by Charlie Brill.

- The theme song was written by Charlie Brill & performed by Rob Cordell.

- The credits were read by Megan Cordell.

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 the divide to the other.

Upcoming interviews are with: George (an Evangelical Palestinian), Tony Burrell, Dr. Ben Noquist, Dr. David Vila, Dr. Alex Massad, Wasim Nasser, & more.