Is Christianity Just Zoroastrianism 2.0? Plus Preparing for Other Worldviews
Are the parallels between Zoroastrianism and Christianity real or imagined? We explore the origins, overlaps, and myths fueling the debate.
The Creation of Evil and the Origin of the Qur’an
Is evil merely the negation of good? Does the early history of the Qur’an support the Muslim’s claim that it was perfectly preserved? We answer both questions here!
Op-Ed: Islam’s Growth in the West
Former Muslim Abdu Murray looks at the real reasons for Islam’s rise in the West and sees it as a call, not a defeat, for Christianity.
Do We Choose to Believe or Discover the Truth? And More! (Live Q&A)
From cultural identity and politics to science and the soul, Abdu explores whether faith is a leap or a response to something real. Students press him on everything from the “women be silent” passage from Paul to the Trinity, from moral questions to science and DNA.
Why Does God Allow Evil? And More Tough Questions | Ep 91
Abdu Murray answers questions about the evil, Islam, Hinduism, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the reach of God’s grace, and much more!
NYC Q&A: Burning Questions on Hell, Islam, Sexuality, and More! | Ep 89
Abdu Murray answers questions LIVE from NYC: If God is loving, then why is there a Hell? Who are the Nephilim? And much more!
The Untold Story of the Quran’s Formation with Andy Bannister | Ep 83
It is common to hear a Muslim say that the Quran is the perfectly preserved word of God to the prophet Muhammad. The scholarship on early Quranic formation, though, shows a more complicated history.
Jesus in Islam: Prophet, Messiah … but not God? | Ep 81
Muslims love Jesus—but do they know who He really is? In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray explores the Islamic view of Jesus, known to Muslims as “Isa.”
How is God Great?
Islam’s main theological and devotional claim centers around God’s greatness. How does this greatness compare to the Christian concept of the greatness of God?
Who is Allah? Understanding the Islamic View of God | Ep 79
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Some say yes, others no. In this episode, former Muslim Abdu Murray looks at the Islamic understanding of God and then answers this often debated question.
