Maverick Podcast

Introducing the Maverick Podcast

The Maverick Podcast explores the unexpected journeys of spiritual seekers as they buck cultural norms and religious expectations to follow Jesus. Our first season follows the story of Bishara, a young Muslim man from Central Africa who had everything going for him until a chance encounter dramatically changed the course of his life. From strange dreams and guns that misfire to imprisonments and miraculous healings, Bishara's story may sound too wild to be true. To get to the bottom of it all, we talk to those close to him—and experts around the world—to find out what would make a man like Bishara risk it all in pursuit of truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Sound in Africa

In an undisclosed city in Central Africa, Islam has been the prevailing worldview for centuries. Bishara, a young rich kid with a promising future, finds himself risking everything to become a follower of Jesus.Season 1 of Maverick was made in partnership with Pioneers. For more information on their work around the world, visit Pioneers.org. To help support future seasons of Maverick, please visit TheMaverickPodcast.comGuests:David Garrison, executive director, Global Gates (globalgates.info)Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons)Robert (pseudonym, for security reasons)Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unintended Fire

When supernatural things start happening, everyone must decide what it means. For Bishara, it’s God. For his family, it’s a curse. For the listener, it’s time to weigh the options.Season 1 of Maverick was made in partnership with Pioneers. For more information on their work around the world, visit Pioneers.org. To help support future seasons of Maverick, please visit TheMaverickPodcast.comGuests: Bill Twinem, executive director, ACE Training (acetraining.biz)Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons)Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing Left to Lose

Bishara is becoming dangerously relentless, and he’s starting to disrupt the community. Dan and Ryan have to figure out how to disciple Bishara as his family finds new ways to try to stop him.Season 1 of Maverick was made in partnership with Pioneers. For more information on their work around the world, visit Pioneers.org. To help support future seasons of Maverick, please visit TheMaverickPodcast.comGuests:Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons)Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara)Ryan (pseudonym, for security reasons) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Repent and Be Hospitalized

Word is getting out about Bishara, and with that momentum comes new threats. As visions and mysterious illnesses lead some unlikely people to reach out to Bishara, he must decide how to respond. Season 1 of Maverick was made in partnership with Pioneers. For more information on their work around the world, visit Pioneers.org. To help support future seasons of Maverick, please visit TheMaverickPodcast.comGuests: Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons)Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara)Ryan (pseudonym, for security reasons)J.T. English, pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada, Colorado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices