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"Coulda seen that one coming." We've heard it from more than one person since the anti-Christian violence erupted recently in Egypt. This is undoubtedly a precarious time for the 10 million Christians of Egypt. Radical agitators are blaming the troubles of that nation on those who follow Christ. A time of renewed persecution seems at hand.

But it that the entire story? Norm's guests today, Drs. Heather Keaney and Jim Wright, have the inside story.

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Nurses do an immense amount of good every single day. So, how does someone who serves as a nurse do even more exceptional things? By stepping out in faith.

Victoria Base Smith is certainly extraordinary. As a nurse, professor, missionary and adventurer, she's been just the kind of person that inspires Compassion Radio and thousands of listeners. Today you'll hear more of her partnership with us and how it's opened up some amazing opportunities.

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If you were asked what was the most powerful media organization in the Middle East, how would you answer? Al Jazeera? Well a strong case could be made for SAT-7 - a satellite broadcast network that reaches over 40 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Viewership is in the millions. There is no Christian media organization that has a more powerful presence and purpose throughout the Muslim-influenced world. Thousands upon thousands have committed their lives to Christ as a result of this singular outreach.

All of this amazing work has gone on unnoticed by much of the Western church, and that needs to change. Today, Norm concludes his conversation with Terry Ascot, Founder and President of SAT-7 as they discuss the impact Christian outreach is having on the  trans-formative events of the 'Arab Spring.'

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The 'Arab Spring' - will it go down in history as the dawning of a new age of freedom, or the first step toward an era of darkness? It depends on who joins the battle. It depends on what the battle actually is. Egypt is the nexus of this momentous movement, simply for being the crossroads of the Muslim world and the most populous country in the region.

It's important to remember this is not a 'Muslim' uprising, but it is a spiritual struggle. The Christian church in Egypt is millions-strong and right there in the thick of it. And, sadly, there are new martyrs on Heaven's wall of remembrance. But persecution doesn't diminish the church - it empowers it, as you'll hear today. Terry Ascot of SAT-7 Broadcasting joins Norm to explain how the believers of the Middle East are responding to the challenge.

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They're on top of the world! A world of misery you can't even imagine. Funny thing, though. Christ is there and He's bringing real life, real hope, and real joy to the Garbage Collectors of Cairo. Today Norm and Cher describe their own - very personal - experiences among the 'least of the least' and what they found there.

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No, we're not talking about standing on street corners handing out tracts in Arabic or Farsi. You'd be arrested for doing that in most countries of the Middle East at any rate. But there are ways of reaching out to Muslims with the transforming love of Christ - especially if you're a neighbor. Which leads to an interesting question: Who is a Muslim's neighbor?

Today, Norm and Cher explore the answer to that question.

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Is God all about pat answers and no arguments? Well, Jim Eastman says God is enthusiastic about our questions.  He wants to answer our "?" with His "!" So where can we see what excites God? Listen today and you'll find out!

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Today, Norm concludes this important series on the amazing ministry known as He Intends Victory. In this episode we learn how the spiritual needs of AIDS sufferers are being addressed by courageous Christians in in the countries of the former Soviet Union. His guest is Dmitri Todoroff.

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Today, Norm continues an amazing journey in the footsteps of Jesus. When the world turns its back on those who suffer the scourge of AIDS, He Intends Victory does something radical - it touches those who suffer with the real love and compassion of a savior who loves them.  Our guide today is Alan Waluube.

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For a generation the most feared letters have been H-I-V. Clive Welsh knows all about it. And when others would run from such a fearsome disease as AIDS, this hero rushes in. In the process, he's shows what faith can do. He joins Norm today to discuss what God intends in the face of disease and stigma. Even something as devastating as AIDS.

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Hagar is an international Christian organization dedicated to the protection, recovery and community integration of survivors of human rights abuse; particularly human trafficking, gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.

Today we talk to Bronwyn Graham from Hagar in Afghanistan where freedom of religion does not exist and the rights of women and minorities are often compromised. Afghanistan desperately needs the love and peace of God. Hagar serves individual women and children, doing whatever it takes for as long as it takes to restore life in all its fullness.

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"If you prick us, do we not bleed?" So says the misunderstood Shakespearean character Shylock. The troubled Merchant of Venice also happened to be a Jew in a society suspicious of all things Jewish.

The same words are said today by the people living in the shadow of the modern Israel. The Arabs of the West Bank, many of them Christians, simply ask of us in the West that we notice their suffering. It's what Christ would do - and does today. Norm's guest, Tony Malouf, explains.

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While so much was going on in the tumultuous and troubled nation of Sudan, another of our Compassion Radio projects to the north continued to make a life-transforming difference. In the garbage district of Cairo, one of our heroes continue to rescue children, give them education, food and a future. More importantly, He introduces them to the One who loves them the most.

How does the story of Maddy Bassaly intersect with the opportunities in Sudan? Listen and you'll find out.

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Where are the Good Samaritans today? Well, one of our favorites can be found in the Garbage dumps of Cairo. And this G*** S********* won't settle for helping just one. His Good Samaritan ministry has amplified the parable to new heights - literally! With a hospital, daycare and skills center touching the lives of thousands, he's transforming Egypt from the bottom up. M**** B******  joins Norm for a second day to discuss what God is doing in Cairo, and how we can help.

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M**** B****** sees Jesus a thousand times a day. He's taken the Lord's Word to heart - "When you do this unto the least of these, you do it unto Me." So M**** and his wife seek out the least of the least and love them as Christ does. In the process, he's not only rescued thousands from extreme poverty, he's helping usher in the Kingdom of God.

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The people you meet along the way make even the most arduous trip worthwhile. That's especially true of the children of Cairo's Makkatem district. When dozens of them climbed down from garbage piles to hug and play with Norm and Cher, what was their response? You'll find out, today.

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In 2011, Spring came early to Egypt. In an unexpectedly abrupt end to the standoff between dictatorship and democratic ambitions, the people of Egypt seem to have won a tremendous victory. So what comes next? And what does the new reality mean for the millions of Christians in a predominantly Muslim country? Norm's guest, Tom Bower, joins us for a second day to sort out the possibilities. With decades of experience in the country as an educator and missionary, he's uniquely qualified to show us the way.

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When you follow the Lord to the mission field, sometimes you end up in the middle of history-making events. And when you're talking about the Kingdom of God, every event has eternal significance. Tom Bower has been serving in unique and needed ways in the country of Egypt for decades. His knowledge of the people, culture, politics and religious issues make him uniquely qualified to comment on the recent Egyptian revolution. He joins Norm for the first of two insightful programs.

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God has a long history in Egypt. It's important to remember that. From the Patriarchs to modern politics, God has been and still is very involved with the nation of Egypt. Cher joins Norm in studio today to explore the topic.

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