The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

About The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

For Christian women who are hungry to know God and make Him known. Host Karen Bejjani (author and iHOPE Ministries' Co-Founder) dishes up a fresh dose of inspiration and moral courage through conversations with faith-filled women who are living as authentic witnesses across cultures in their daily lives. For more inspiration visit TheBlueCord.org.

Publisher

Karen Bejjani

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2021

Latest episode

23 May 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 105 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Rise of Islam in North America: A Biblical Response

   Renod Bejjani, founder of iHOPE Ministries, offers a biblical response to the rise of Islam in North America, framing it as a Gospel opportunity for believers.

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   6 Sept 2025

   From Hesitation to Boldness: Nancy’s Story and the ETHNOS Next Step

   In this special-edition Blue Cord episode, host Karen Bejjani talks with gifted producer and scriptwriter Nancy Sawyer Schraeder about how her behind-the-scenes work on iHOPE's new ETHNOS Course reshaped her view of cross-faith outreach. Hear Nancy’s personal journey from hesitation to boldness—and how God is using iHOPE's ETHNOS and Blue Cord Programs to mobilize everyday believers to share the hope of Jesus across faiths.

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   17 Jul 2025

   Islamic End-Time Prophecies and Middle East Wars: What Every Christian Needs to Know Now

   Did you know Islam has its own end-time prophecies that shape thoughts on Middle East wars, Israel, and the West? In this special edition episode, Karen and Renod Bejjani, Authors & Founders of iHOPE Ministries, unpack what Muslims believe about the end times and why it matters for Christians seeking to share their faith. Discover how Islamic and Christian end-time prophecies influence global conflict and personal relationships. Walk away with practical steps to engage Muslims with grace and courage during uncertain times, and become a bold ambassador for Jesus wherever you live.

Inside a recent episode

The Rise of Islam in North America: A Biblical Response

Published 23 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] For three years, Muhammad invited Christian friends to the mosque. Some went or curious, what is it like in a mosque? How do Muslims worship? How do they pray? So they went. And sadly, a few converted. While for three years, Muhammad invited Christians to mosque, not one Christian invited Muhammad to church. Now, Muhammad confessed that he was here for three years. We're in the Bible Belt, the buckle of the Bible Belt. He drove by churches every day, and he always wondered, was curious, what is it like in a church? How do Christians worship and pray? Muhammad would have loved to go to a church, but he thought as a Muslim, especially one named Muhammad, he needed a special invitation from a Christian to go to a church. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

29 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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77

Social presence

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YouTube

0

Engagement

82