In this special episode, we turn our attention north of Palestine/Israel and reflect on what’s happening in Lebanon. Here Daniel Bannoura has a conversation with Marwan Aboul-Zelof, the pastor of City Bible Church in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel and Marwan discuss the complicated history of Lebanon, its various religious communities, and Hezbollah. Marwan also shares about the current situation in Lebanon and how he has been trying to lead his congregation through this ongoing war. 

And for our Patreon supporters, Marwan shares with us some of his thoughts about American exceptionalism and the complicity of the American church with what’s currently happening in Gaza and Lebanon. To access this extended conversation and others, consider ⁠supporting us on Patreon⁠.

Marwan Aboul-Zelof is the planting pastor of City Bible Church, an English-speaking church in Beirut, Lebanon. He and his wife, Marci, have been living in the Middle East since 2014. They have two young sons, Noah and Shaya.

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Marwan’s discussion on Zionism and American Exceptionalism on his Instagram page.