Maverick Podcast
The Maverick Podcast explores the unexpected journeys of spiritual seekers as they buck cultural norms and religious expectations to follow Jesus. Our first season follows the story of Bishara, a young Muslim man from Central Africa who had everything going for him until a chance encounter dramatically changed the course of his life. From strange dreams and guns that misfire to imprisonments and miraculous healings, Bishara’s story may sound too wild to be true. To get to the bottom of it all, we talk to those close to him—and experts around the world—to find out what would make a man like Bishara risk it all in pursuit of truth.
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The Maverick Podcast explores the unexpected journeys of spiritual seekers as they buck cultural norms and religious expectations to follow Jesus. Our first season follows the story of Bishara, a young Muslim man from Central Africa who had everything going for him until a chance encounter dramatically changed the course of his life. From strange dreams and guns that misfire to imprisonments and miraculous healings, Bishara's story may sound too wild to be true. To get to the bottom of it all, we talk to those close to him—and experts around the world—to find out what would make a man like Bishara risk it all in pursuit of truth.
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A New Sound in Africa
In an undisclosed city in Central Africa, Islam has been the prevailing worldview for centuries. Bishara, a young rich kid with a promising future, finds himself risking everything to become a follower of Jesus.
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Unintended Fire
When supernatural things start happening, everyone must decide what it means. For Bishara, it’s God. For his family, it’s a curse. For the listener, it’s time to weigh the options.
Nothing Left to Lose
Bishara is becoming dangerously relentless, and he’s starting to disrupt the community. Dan and Ryan have to figure out how to disciple Bishara as his family finds new ways to try to stop him.
Repent and Be Hospitalized
Word is getting out about Bishara, and with that momentum comes new threats. As visions and mysterious illnesses lead some unlikely people to reach out to Bishara, he must decide how to respond.
No One Gets Out Alive
Twenty-five people find themselves in a room, and no one thinks they are getting out alive. Why did Bishara choose to walk into that situation, and why did Dan let him?
Two Sides to Every Story
While Bishara is being held in a secret torture facility, Dan realizes he can’t turn to the corrupt government for help. He decides to send word across the world, and he does everything he can to stay busy while he waits.
A Snowball in the Desert
With hundreds of baptisms happening, and dozens of house churches being started, it’s time to take a closer look at the role of miracles in unreached places.
Manhunt
After Bishara gets a call warning him that he either needs to stop or disappear, he hides out in a small room while a hundred people are being paid to hunt him down.
