Stabbed by Islamists: Evangelist Hatun Tash on engaging Islam // YouTube influencers reaching Gen Z // Rebirth In Iran

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Justin Brierley
September 23, 2025

Episode 22 - Engaging Islam: Controversy, Confrontation & Conversion

When Hatun Tash, a Christian evangelist to Muslims, was stabbed at Speakers Corner in London, it was a public reminder of the tensions that have arisen with the growth of Islam in the West.

I examine the attraction of Islam to young converts and meet a new wave of Christian evangelists seeking to convert Muslims through confrontational tactics.

I hear from evangelists such as Jay Smith and Vocab Malone, Muslim academic Saqib Sheikh, and converts including Hatun Tash and Ridvan Aydemir (aka Apostate Prophet).

And you can also watch the full interview with Hatun Tash on YouTube:

Episode 21 - The New Evangelists: Jon McCray, Ruslan KD & Street Hymns

Gen Z are increasingly open to faith, and a new breed of evangelist is reaching them. I speak to 3 content creators reaching young people through social media, YouTube and hip-hop music.

Jon McCray (aka 'WhaddoYouMeme') and Ruslan KD share why so many online influencers are talking about Christianity, while hip-hop artist Street Hymns shares how 'battle rapping' allows him to share the gospel in urban spaces.

And you can also watch the interview with Jon McCray & Ruslan KD on YouTube:

LISTEN EARLY! Episode 23 - Iran's Christian Revolution: David Yeghnazar & guests

In 1995 there were around 500 Christian converts in Iran. Today they number over 1 million. Despite intense persecution, Iran has the fastest growing church in the world. So why is Iran experiencing such a rebirth?

I speak to David Yeghnazar of ELAM, a ministry that supports the church in Iran, about why so many Muslims are turning to Christ. Farshid and Magda also share their stories of imprisonment and oppression, while holding on to an unshakeable hope.

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Interviewed by Eliot Berwick: “Why Gen Z Are Becoming Christians”

With so many in Gen Z now choosing church, I was questioned by Eliot Berwick of The Next Generation Podcast on why this is happening, what Christianity offers, and (most importantly) whether it’s true.

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