James and Jess discuss how media can be used to bring hope in the Middle East and North Africa. Whether it's supporting mission work, combatting issues such as human trafficking and child brides, or telling stories of life transformation, media is a vital tool.
In this episode we introduce our mini-series exploring the impact of storytelling and its importance in reaching people through media. James and Jess share stories that have impacted them the most and they also talk about how well MEM Week went this year.
3 May 2022
Ep. 10: How media can bring sustainable change?
In this episode of the Podcast we talk about the role that media has to bring sustainable change in the Middle East and the world. We also discuss whether social media is a place where you can have open and beneficial discussions in todays digital world.
7 Feb 2022
Ep. 9: Food, Family, and Football: A recipe for 2022
In this episode we discuss whether we should accept who we are or look to improve ourselves. We also look ahead at 2022 and talk about how Middle Eastern perspectives on food, family, and football can actually make your year even better.
8 Dec 2021
Ep. 8: An Oasis for women of the Arabian Gulf
In this Christmas special we talk about all things Christmas, but also share Naomi's story and talk about a vital ministry in the Gulf region. We share what it's like for women living quite isolated lives and how they can be reached with the Gospel through social media.
26 Nov 2021
Ep. 7: Using joy and lament in creativity and media
In this episode we discuss the importance around using joy and lament in creativity and media, the strong culture of poetry and creativity within Middle Eastern culture, and the relevance of this in the Bible. James and Jess also discuss whether media and the internet can replace meaningful community.
15 Oct 2021
Ep. 6: 5 ways churches can be a beacon of hope today
In this episode we discuss ways in which churches can be beacons of hope in the world today. James and Jess also talk about what they think the biggest issue is in the world today. If you'd like more information about the church campaign the we mention, please get in touch with us today.
6 Sept 2021
Ep. 5: 4 Ways to use media ministry in your context
In this episode we discuss 4 ways to use media ministry in the West, how it's important to find the gifts and talents God has given you, and why media ministry is vital right now in the church. James and Jess also discuss why, or if, social media can cause mental health problems and how we should approach it as Christians.
14 Jul 2021
Ep. 4: MEM Week and international causes vs local causes.
In this episode we talk about how successful our first ever MEM Week was and interview Rachel who wore a duck costume for 26 hours to raise money for MEM. She shares about how God spoke to her during the experience and why we should be looking at international needs coming out of the pandemic. Jess' tricky question leads to an interesting discussion around a major issue that international ministries face when trying to gain support.
12 May 2021
Ep. 3: How film is combatting human trafficking in North Africa - an interview with Director Ramy
Warning: this episode includes themes of human trafficking and child brides in North Africa, which may be a trigger or upsetting to some people. In this episode we have the pleasure of welcoming film director and producer Ramy onto the Podcast. We discuss his work in directing a human trafficking film to help combat the issue of human trafficking and child brides in North Africa. Although a very hard topic, we hear about how the medium of film can be used to bring light to these dark situatio...
16 Apr 2021
Ep. 2: What does discipleship look like in the Middle East compared to the West?
In this episode we talk about the differences around what discipleship looks like in the Middle East and North Africa compared to the West. We talk about how peoples opinions of the Middle East can be quite negative and how media has influenced our perspectives on the region. And we discuss social media platforms.
31 Mar 2021
Why is media such a powerful tool for mission?
Why is media a vital tool for reaching people with the love of God? We do introductions and dive into all things media and middle eastern in the first ever episode of the Podcast.
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