In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Anya Isakharov from Israel about working with people living in desperate conditions on the streets of south Tel Aviv, drawing inspiration from Acts chapter 16, and placing all of our hope in God.

In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Alia Abboud from Lebanon about the challenges facing people in Lebanon, the vital role of the church and the true nature of Christian love.

In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Dina from Egypt about faith in action, finding hope in seemingly dark situations, and meeting Jesus in our desperate moments.

In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Huda Nassar from Syria about faith, trusting in God, and what it really means to live as a Christian.

In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Sally Boya from Iraq about faith, hope and living in the presence of God.

In this episode, Embrace's Revd Su McClellan speaks with Hana Zoughbi Kirreh from Palestine. Hana shares her perspectives on reconciliation, women's rights and international solidarity with Palestinian Christians. She also explains why she refuses to give up hope - despite the bleak political landscape.

In this episode, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks with Dr Usama Salman, director of Koinonia Jerusalem, and whose passion and expertise lies in strengthening the dwindling Christian presence in the Holy Land.

In this episode, Tim Livesey speaks with Violette Mubarak, the general director of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre. They discuss how the Centre is helping Palestinian families; the complexities of navigating permits and checkpoints between East Jerusalem and the West Bank; and the incredible work of the Centre’s staff in Gaza.

In this episode, Tim Livesey speaks with Richard Sewell, the Dean of St George’s College, Jerusalem. Richard speaks about the events leading up to the devastating war in Gaza, the impact the war has had on Al Ahli Anglican Hospital in Gaza City, and the violence that is intensifying in the West Bank.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Nader Abu Amsher, the Executive Director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees. Nader shares his experience of being arrested and imprisoned as a young man during the First Intifada, and the ongoing reality of living under Israeli occupation in the West Bank. He also reflects on the war in Gaza and shares his vision of what the future may look like for Palestinians and Israelis.

In this episode, our former CEO Tim Livesey speaks to Rhiannon de Laune, Programmes and Partnerships Manager at Embrace. Their conversation follows a video call they had with George Antone, a partner in Gaza, which you can listen to in episode 19 of My Middle East.

In this episode, George Antone speaks to Tim, Embrace’s former CEO, about the daily realities of life in Gaza since 7 October 2023 and also shares something of his hopes and dreams for the future.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Hiba Al-Jamal about the Lebanon of today, as well as times past. Listen in to find out about Hiba's unexpected journey to work with children with additional learning needs - and her work to ensure that every child meets their potential and is valued in society.

In this episode, Tim speaks with S.L., who coordinates relief services at the Middle East Council of Churches. In this eye-opening conversation, Tim and S.L. discuss the multiple crises that have impacted the people of Syria - and how the church in Syria is responding to the challenges.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Mona and Nardeen - two inspiring women from Egypt - about faith, hope and following their callings. Listen in to find out about their transformative work in an area of extreme deprivation - and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Cairo.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Vana Handola and Alin Rassam from the Ankawa Humanitarian Committee (Embrace partner and Iraqi NGO). Vana and Alin share moving and deeply personal stories about the establishment of the ISIS Caliphate in 2014. They also talk about the current pressures facing Iraq's minority Christian community and share their hopes for the future of their homeland.

In this episode, Tim speaks with the Rev Dr Mae Elise Cannon, Executive Director of CMEP and a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church in the US. Mae explains why her first ever trip to the Holy Land was such a shocking and unexpected awakening for her, and shares how it has since completely changed the trajectory of her life and work.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Hiba Allati and Hedva Haymov - two inspiring women who head up the women's reconciliation programme at Musalaha, one of Embrace's partner organisations in Israel-Palestine. Listen in to find out about encouraging seeds of hope in the midst of deep conflict and political tension.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil in northern Iraq. Archbishop Warda shares what it was like growing up under Saddam's regime and discusses the impact of the 2003 US-led invasion on the Christian community. He talks about the present-day challenges facing Christians in Iraq and explains why he remains hopeful for the future.

In this episode, Tim speaks to Suhaila Terazi, the director of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Born and bred in Gaza, Suhaila explains why she has chosen to stay and work there. She shares the enormous challenges that people face in Gaza, yet explains why she remains hopeful for the future.