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How far can prayer take you? All the way to heaven? Perhaps. How about all the way to the impossible? Norm's guest today knows a lot about faith and prayer. As a pastor, theologian, author, songwriter and speaker he's had a tremendous impact on the church of this generation. And he believes God can do the impossible. We'll see it if we are willing to pray for it. Norm welcomes Jack Hayford for an important interview.

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Norm concludes a power three-part series on the Power of Prayer, with his guest John Robb, who wrote the book on the subject.

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So prayer can change things. How? John Robb continues his conversation with Norm today in part 2 of this important series on prayer.

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So you want to change the world. So? Into what? For what purpose? Why? We can't get to the real answers without asking the right questions.  Norm's guest today, John Robb, will get us pointed in the right direction as we start an important series.

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In 2003, this ministry's founder went home to be with the Lord. Wilbur Nelson was 94 years young. And if you asked him that year what his plans were, he probably would have said "To tell the people about the Lord, the Lord's love and the Lord's work." Pretty much what he'd been doing for the better part of a century.

As the baton was passing to the next generation, Norm sat his father down for a more intimate look at the roots of this ministry, the things that have changed and most importantly what has not changed.

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Carl Medearis is one of those rare people who really know both the religion of Islam and the various cultures it calls 'home.' Where many scholars have relationships with ideas, he's gained his understanding by building solid and productive relationships with real people. And what he found about Muslim understanding of Jesus is profound. Even more important is the genuine openness of muslims to a real relationship with Jesus.

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Shirin Taber loves Muslims. She wants us to love them too. Why? Does this really need explaining? Because Jesus loves Muslims. Frankly we need to hear that more often.

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Yesterday began a fascinating look at the life and work of Dr. John Stott, with someone who knows him best. Today Norm continues his discussion with Dr. Chris Wright, and accomplished author and thinker with his own rich list of book projects.

What is God up to? Where is the Church headed in the 21st Century? No one's better able to tackle those questions than Dr. Wright.

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Perhaps no one in the past century has had a more profound impact on world Christianity than Dr. John Stott. His many books have shaped the lives and ministries of millions. And no one knows him better than today's special guest Dr. Christopher Wright.

Today Norm and Chris discuss the capstone of Dr. Stott's career and final book, "The Radical Disciple - Some Neglected Aspects of our Calling."

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What does 'peace' look like? Something internal and soothing? Something political and national? Something fragile and delicate?

We can mean very different things when the subject of peace comes up.

Norm's guest, David Aikman, speaks with real authority on places where peace is needed most, and how that's going to happen.

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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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Christian/Muslim understanding is only a click way - just ask Norm's guests today. In part 2 of this fascinating interview, we'll get a whole new perspective on Arab culture and entertainment. It's being used to bring the Gospel to Asia. And the audience is surprisingly appreciative.

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How do you reach a billion Muslims with the soul-freeing Gospel of Jesus Christ? Norm's guests today have a novel answer. One satellite dish at a time. If you wonder what people are actually watching in the Middle East and beyond, keep listening...

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How does anything important happen in this world? Well, hard work would seem to be the likely answer.  One of the most important works of a disciple of Christ is prayer. And when it comes to believers facing persecution and challenges in the Muslim world, it is no hobby - prayer is a  often a matter of life and death. Egyptian Christian work hard at it.

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If a muslim walked in your door you'd know it, right? You'd know basically what he believes, where he comes from and what he thinks of you, right?

Let's stop right there. Consider the possibility - however remote - that you might just have some preconceptions about this person. Perhaps even a mistaken impression or two. OK - are we on the same page, now? We'll leave it to Norm and his guest, Warren Larsen to take it from here.

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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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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 Magdy Bassaly intersect with the opportunities in Sudan? Listen and you'll find out.

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Great things are happening in the Christian Church of the Middle East. And it's because of the great things taking place in the centers of Christian learning. Some of the strongest, most evangelical leadership is flowing out of the seminaries training this century's pastors and evangelists. It  might surprise you to learn that one of the most influential sits in the heart of Egypt. Emad Mikhail joins Norm today to tell teh story.

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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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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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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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