Carioca (Leonardo Marins) is a leader in the Itu Church of Christ. Hear him discuss following Jesus in Brazil, reflect on the good news of being a part of a diverse church who are the hands of God, and sing a blessing in Portuguese.

Episode 10 – Dan Allen

Nov 12th, 2017 27m 36s

Listen to Dan Allen, chair of Highland’s elders, describe his recent trip to visit our partners fighting trafficking in SE Asia.

Episode 9 – Alezandra Russell of Urban Light

Nov 5th, 2017 29m 55s

Alezandra Russell, the founder and director of Urban Light, talks about the realities of exploitation, the need for patience and endurance in fighting trafficking, and the blessings ofthe partnership between Urban Light and Highland.

Episode 8 – Lisa Samuelsen of Eden Ministry

Oct 29th, 2017 35m 41s

Hear Lisa talk about the work of Eden Ministry, the organization founded by her and her husband to fight human trafficking. She will call us all to follow the words of Jesus in Luke 4 to “preach good news to the poor…” and describe the real str

Episode 7 – Imam Samer Altabaa

Oct 22nd, 2017 43m 44s

Imam Samer Altabaa talks about being a Muslim leader in Syria and now in America. Hear his perspective on interfaith dialogue, whether or not Muslims and Christians worship the same God, the Islamic view of Jesus and more!

Episode 6 – Bryan and Libby Harrison

Oct 15th, 2017 34m 32s

Bryan and Libby discuss their work among displaced Muslims in North Africa. Hear about how they have learned to follow God from their Muslim neighbors, the joy of encountering Christ in the marginalized, and much more. This one will stretch you

Episode 5 – Stephanie Hamm

Oct 8th, 2017 32m 25s

Stephanie talks about visiting her first mosque and spending time in Itu this summer. Hear about what she learned from observing Muslim prayers, the unifying spirit of those at the mosque, the lessons she learned in Itu about community growing

Episode 4 – Wissam al-Saliby

Oct 1st, 2017 37m 24s

Hear a conversation with Wissam al-Saliby, a Christian leader in Beirut, Lebanon. He will discuss how Lebanon has changed in recent years, especially since the refugee crisis has worsened, the way God is moving in the region, the need for peace

Episode 3 – Lauren Wertheim & David Sessions

Sep 23rd, 2017 28m 28s

Lauren and David talk about their trip to Itu and how their experience at Camp Roots continues to impact their faith and ministry.

Episode 2 – Ryan Binkley

Sep 17th, 2017 35m 51s

Ryan Binkley talks about ministry in Thailand and reflects on topics such as the gospel and national identity, contextualization, atonement, trafficking, and more.

Episode 1 – Ali Kaiser

Sep 7th, 2017 36m 22s

Ali Kaiser talks about following Jesus in Itu, Brazil, hospitality, the joys and struggles of being a missionary, and Brad Pitt’s movie The War Machine.