Christianity is under siege—from the dramatic decline of believers in Egypt, to genocide in the Gaza Strip, to the growing criminalization of evangelism around the world. In this episode, we expose the stark contrast between Islam as a religion of power and control, and Christianity as a faith of love and freedom.

We unpack the West’s odd embrace of Islam while it pushes Christianity out, the troubling alliance between secularism and Islamic ideology, and Islam’s strategic effort to gain influence through leadership strongholds. At the heart of the conflict is freedom: hated by Islam, but woven into the DNA of Christianity and America. It’s time for Christians to wake up, stand firm, and speak truth.

Pastor Andrew Sedra and his wife, Pastor Noleen Sedra, are founders and Lead Pastors of Echo Church, located in Sydney, Australia. Born and raised in Egypt, Pastor Andrew comes from a deep background of Christian persecution under the Islamic State of Egypt, and is passionate about preaching unashamedly against the woke, toxic-liberal ideologies infiltrating the West, and in particular today’s Church, speaking the truth of the Bible no matter the cost.

Sam Masteller is the Senior Pastor at Freedom Life, a network of churches that exists to help people experience the freedom and life only God can offer. Sam has a passion for using what is relevant to teach what is timeless. He is dedicated to encouraging others to greatness in God and infusing their faith so they may fulfill their potential in God’s Kingdom. He has authored two mini-books, The Game Plan & Momentum, to help individuals jumpstart their lives and move forward even when life seems stuck.

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