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Title: A Biblical View of Heaven

Description: As part of the Islam Foundations course (available at https://womeninapologetics.com/islam-foundations-course/), Laura interviewed Randy Alcorn to discuss what ought to motivate us to take calculated risks to reach out to Muslims (and others who need to know the truth). Isn’t it too risky to share the gospel with Muslims? What if it costs us our lives? Should that stop us from speaking the truth, or is the best yet to come?

Whether or not you ever meet a Muslim, you are sure to be encouraged by this informative interview with Randy Alcorn, who has spent decades studying biblical insights into Heaven and the New Earth.

Title: Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

Description: Following the attack of Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, Krista Bontrager interviewed Laura and asked the following questions:
• How did you become interested in studying Islam? • How can we differentiate between loving Muslim people and disagreeing with their religious beliefs? • How does Islam say that conversion should happen? Is the goal truly to make the entire world become Muslim? Does it include coercion? • Is it possible that these passages are being taken out of context? • What does Islam teach about the dignity of humans? • Who are the “real” Muslims? Are the so-called extremists actually extreme? Or are they just living out the principles of Islam consistently? • Are average Muslims aware of what their holy writings say when it comes to violence?

Title: A Conversation on Islam and Christianity, feat. Hatun Tash and Laura Zifer Powell:

Description: 0:00:00 Song. 0:04:57 Hatun intro. 0:06:26 Who are you, Laura, and what do you do? 0:10:48 Laura, why are you still a Christian? 0:14:30 What is your evidence that Jesus died on the cross? 0:20:30 What sort of god makes people believe that Jesus didn't die? 0:22:08 What response do you get from Muslims to the fact that Allah deceived people? 0:23:03 Do Muslims have the same understanding of the god of Islam and the God of Christianity? 0:53:17 The value of women in Islam. Muhammad and Aisha. 1:13:06 What does the Gospel offer Muslim women? 1:19:01 What do you think of "the God of the Old Testament"? 1:30:23 What are your thoughts on slavery? 1:40:18 What are your thoughts on sharing the Good News of Jesus

Title: Is Christianity Any Different: Violence in the Christian Scriptures and Church History

Description: When Muslims are confronted with the violent commands in the Qur’an, hadith, and biographies of Muhammad, they often respond that there is a lot of violence in Christianity too. The most common response I hear is that the God of the Bible commanded genocide, he slaughtered people just because they didn’t believe in him, and he tortured and killed his own son to satisfy his need for vengeance and his thirst for blood. They’ll often point to the Crusades as additional evidence that Christianity is violent. Therefore, they say, Christianity is no different; it’s no better than Islam. In this talk, we look at violence in the Bible, with an emphasis on the conquest of Canaan, to examine the claims that the Bible and its teachings are no different than the teachings of the Qur’an. We’ll then address the Crusades and other violence in church history, showing that Christianity is, in fact, significantly different from Islam on the topic of violence.

Title: Just the Facts Ma’am: The Minimal Facts Argument for the Resurrection of Jesus

Description: As the apostle Paul wrote, if Christ was not raised, then our faith is futile and we are all still dead in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17). But how do we know the resurrection really happened, and what evidence can we offer to others who may not be convinced the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? In this talk, we will discuss how to make a case for the resurrection using only historical facts agreed upon by virtually all scholars of the life and times of Jesus, regardless of worldview.

Title: Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?

Description: Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson interview Laura about how to respond to the common claim that Christians and Muslims worship the same God. They discuss major differences between these two worldviews and common mistakes made by Christians as they seek to share the truth with Muslims.

Title: The Islamic Worldview: Is it True? Is it Good? Is it Beautiful?

Description: This week Apologetics.com teams up with Women In Apologetics and Laura Zifer Powell to discuss the Islamic worldview. Laura is a graduate of Duke University and Denver Seminary where she developed a passion for spreading the knowledge and hope of Christ. She’s traveled to nearly 30 countries to do just that. She now serves as an apologist with Women in Apologetics and specializes in Islam and ministering to Muslims. Join hosts Jon Noyes and Leslie Wickman as they explore the ins and outs of Islam.

Title: “6 Common Muslim Objections to Christianity” with Laura Zifer Powell

Description: Laura Zifer Powell joins Jane Pantig and Ratio Christi to discuss 6 common arguments Muslims raise against Christianity and how to respond effectively, using evidence, thoughtfulness, and reason.

Title: Why Do We Need Apologetics Now More Than Ever?

Description: Why is apologetics important? Is the use of apologetics found in the Bible, or is it just a manmade, academic subject used to win arguments? What are some of the reasons for the hope that we have? Is there a place for women in apologetics? What are some of the issues facing women today that apologetics prepares us for? What types of evidence is there for Christianity? Can you give us a few examples of apologetic arguments? How can I become equipped to give reasons for the hope that we have?

Title: How Not to Offend Muslims: An Interview with Laura Powell, Part 3

Description: Juk and Elizabeth of Welcome to Truth interview Laura at the Women in Apologetics Annual Conference about her conversion to Christianity, her ministry to Muslims, her online Islam Foundations course, and more in this multi-part interview series. Here is part 3, in which Laura discusses the misconception we have in the West that people in Muslim countries aren’t comfortable discussing their faith in casual conversation. Check out their resources at welcometotruth.com.

Title: How to Meet Muslims: An Interview with Laura Powell, Part 2

Description: Juk and Elizabeth of Welcome to Truth interview Laura at the Women in Apologetics Annual Conference about her conversion to Christianity, her ministry to Muslims, her online Islam Foundations course, and more in this multi-part interview series. Here is part 2, in which Laura discusses ways to meet Muslims and form friendships. Check out their resources at welcometotruth.com.

Title: Living All Out for Jesus: An Interview with Laura Powell, Part 1

Description: Juk and Elizabeth of Welcome to Truth interview Laura at the Women in Apologetics Annual Conference about her conversion to Christianity, her ministry to Muslims, her online Islam Foundations course, and more in this multi-part interview series. Here is part 1, in which Laura talks about her conversion and Christian life. Check out their resources at welcometotruth.com.

Title: Persecuted Christians, Girls as Sex Slaves, and Women with No Value: The tragedy in Afghanistan and What You Can Do

Description: Laura Z Powell, Islam Ministry Specialist with Women in Apologetics, shares what the recent atrocities in Afghanistan actually mean for women, young girls, and Christians. Laura also shares what every Christian in America must know and what we can do about it once the media moves on.

Title: Voices of WIA: Answering Questions on the Islamic Worldview with Laura Powell

Description: Laura is the founder of An Affair with Reason and serves as Islam Ministry Specialist and Contributing Writer for Women in Apologetics. Her passions include challenging people to think critically about what they believe, leading others into a deep and abiding relationship with the Lord, and fostering a biblical worldview that results in transformed lives and renewed spirits. Her writing on apologetics, theology, and worldview can be found at laurazpowell.org.

Title: Afghanistan, Islam, and Lessons (Not) Learned

Description: Laura Z. Powell helps us understand the situation in Afghanistan by first presenting the basic teachings of Islam, which inform every aspect of Muslim societies, and then by explaining how groups like Taliban fit into the picture. She gives her perspective on recent events, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the results of that decision, and then she provides some suggestions on how Western Christians can respond to these tragic events.

Title: Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? With Laura Z Powell

Description: There's a common misconception that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, but is that true? Laura Powell with Women in Apologetics discusses the similarities and differences between the two and what every Christian should know about their faith.

Title: Islam Foundations with Laura Zifer Powell

Description: Laura Zifer Powell joins Jane Pantig of exJANEge to discuss Islam, Christianity, and how to have effective conversations using evidence.

Title: New Islam Foundations Online Course with Laura Powell!

Description: Laura joins Sara Broyhill Anderson of Fruits of Faith Ministries to discuss her upcoming course, Islam Foundations. She also discusses major tenets of Islam, similarities and differences with Christianity, and what Islam means for us and the world.

Title: Reaching Muslims For Christ Part 5