Episodes

  • Introducing the Maverick Podcast

    Introducing the Maverick Podcast
    18 Aug 2021
    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
    Show more Show less
    3 min
  • A New Sound in Africa

    A New Sound in Africa
    13 Sep 2021
    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.com Guests: 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
    Show more Show less
    18 min
  • Unintended Fire

    Unintended Fire
    20 Sep 2021
    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.com Guests: 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
    Show more Show less
    17 min
  • Nothing Left to Lose

    Nothing Left to Lose
    27 Sep 2021
    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.com Guests: 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
    Show more Show less
    20 min
  • Repent and Be Hospitalized

    Repent and Be Hospitalized
    4 Oct 2021
    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.com Guests: 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
    Show more Show less
    20 min
  • No One Gets Out Alive

    No One Gets Out Alive
    11 Oct 2021
    Twenty-five people find themselves in a room, and no one thinks they are getting out alive. Why did Bishara choose to walk into that situation, and why did Dan let 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.com Guests: 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
    Show more Show less
    19 min
  • Two Sides to Every Story

    Two Sides to Every Story
    18 Oct 2021
    While Bishara is being held in a secret torture facility, Dan realizes he can’t turn to the corrupt government for help. He decides to send word across the world, and he does everything he can to stay busy while he waits. 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.com Guests: Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons) Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara) Ryan (pseudonym, for security reasons) James (pseudonym, for security reasons) Andy Hickford, pastor, Upton Vale Baptist Church, Torquay, England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    21 min
  • A Snowball in the Desert

    A Snowball in the Desert
    25 Oct 2021
    With hundreds of baptisms happening, and dozens of house churches being started, it’s time to take a closer look at the role of miracles in unreached places.  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.com Guests: Dan (pseudonym, for security reasons) Fils Ekanga (voice of Bishara) Ryan (pseudonym, for security reasons) James (pseudonym, for security reasons) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    24 min