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SPIRIT 105.3 Moments"Pass the Kebab", Bringing Christians and Muslims to the Same Table - A Conversation with Aybars Uckun from the Al-Maidah InitiativeErica chats with Aybars Uckun about the Al-Maidah Initiative, and his journey from Islam to Christianity. Growing up as a Muslim in New Jersey, Aybars converted after a spiritual experience and now promotes conversations between Christians and Muslims through shared meals and events. He shares personal divine encounters and the positive influence of genuine Christian behavior on Muslim communities.Click PLAY for a powerful & empowering discussion.Al-Maidah Initiative Website: https://www.al-maidah.org/2025-04-2216 min
Brought Back to LifeFrom Islam to Christianity with Aybars UckunAybars Uckun shares his transformative journey from a life of addiction and isolation to finding faith and purpose through Jesus. Born to an Afghan refugee father, Aybars grew up in New Jersey, feeling alienated as the only Muslim family in a predominantly Catholic community. Disenchanted with Islam and struggling with substance abuse, he sought solace in various religions and philosophies, eventually finding his way to Jesus.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/422sLCr2025-04-1123 min
CultishPart 2: Answering IslamIn Part 5 of our six-part series on Islam, we’re joined by James Rayment and Aybars Uckun—a Turkish-born Muslim who converted to Christianity—to explore the key theological differences between Christianity and Islam. Together, we unpack contrasting views on essential doctrines, including the nature of God, Jesus, Mary, miracles, the crucifixion, the end times, and more.You can find out more about James Rayment here:WEBSITEYOUTUBEPlease Consider Supporting us as we are a 100% crowdfunded ministry. https://donorbox.org/cultishPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube...2025-02-041h 05
Northview Community ChurchGuest Speaker Aybars Uckun - VideoAybars Uckun tells his spiritual journey - how Jesus found him and how God is now using him to reach Muslims. He also gave a call to unity for the church.2024-07-2844 minNorthview Community ChurchGuest Speaker Aybars Uckun - AudioAybars Uckun tells his spiritual journey - how Jesus found him and how God is now using him to reach Muslims. He also gave a call to unity for the church.2024-07-2844 min
Restoration SeattleThe Zealot In Part 5 of our "Summer Preachers" series, our friend Aybars Uckun talks about the Torah portion Pinchas in a message called “The Zealot.”Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/s8rtwqz#seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 2024-07-2745 minRestoration SeattleThe Prideful Prophet In Part 4 of our "Summer Preachers" series, our friend Aybars Uckun talks about the Torah portion from Numbers 22 in a message called “The Prideful Prophet.”Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/64wstzs#seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 2024-07-2037 min
Restoration SeattleKeep Calm & Trust God In Part 1 of our "Summer Preachers" series, our friend Aybars Uckun shows us how we can "Keep Calm & Trust God."Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/fdp3hby#seattle #jewish #messianic #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 2024-06-2934 min![Messian[T]ics Podcast](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/30417222/30417222-1662671350821-603181f135e04.jpg)
Messian[T]ics PodcastAug 25th: #49 - Interview with Aybars Uckun (Pt. 2)Today's episode of the Messian[T]ics Podcast is the second of a two part interview with our good friend Aybars Uckun. Aybars has one of the most interesting backgrounds and testimonies, which includes being Turkish and raised Muslim, coming to faith in a MJ synagogue, becoming a MJ rabbi, and ultimately G-d bringing him full circle again to share Yeshua with Muslims as part of a unique ministry called the Al Ma'idah Initiative. You will not want to miss this conversation.
You can learn more about the Al Ma'idah Initiative and all that Aybars is doing v...2023-08-2549 min
Mill Creek Foursquare ChurchAybars Uckun We have the tremendous privilege of hosting my/our friend Aybars Uckun this Sunday. His story is utterly fascinating. Every time I hear it, I think…how did this happen?! And…how good is the kindness, pursuit and grace of God?! Aybars was born in Turkey, to an Afghan father and Turkish mother. After leaving Turkey, he grew up in New Jersey. His testimony of meeting Jesus leaves me in awe. Aybars served as a Messianic Rabbi for 15 years, but felt compelled to serve his own people after watching the fall of Kabul in 2021. He currently serves as the local...2023-08-2049 minMessian[T]ics PodcastAug 18th: #48 - Interview with Aybars Uckun (Pt. 1)Today's episode of the Messian[T]ics Podcast is the first of a two part interview with our good friend Aybars Uckun. Aybars has one of the most interesting backgrounds and testimonies, which includes being Turkish and raised Muslim, coming to faith in a MJ synagogue, becoming a MJ rabbi, and ultimately G-d brining him full circle again to share Yeshua with Muslims as part of a unique ministry called the Al Ma'idah Initiative. You will not want to miss this conversation.
You can learn more about the Al Ma'idah Initiative and all that Aybars is doing...2023-08-1840 min
SermonsActs 15 Sermon FollowupOn Sunday, January 24, Pastor Aaron preached on the Jerusalem council from
Acts 15. In this teaching, he addresses the often-used objection that is
levied against Christians, that we pick-and-choose which verses of the
Bible to follow.
In this follow up discussion, Aaron sits down with James Rayment (director
of the Al Maidah Initiative, a Muslim outreach organization) and Aybars
Uckun (Assistant Rabbi at Restoration Messianic Synagogue) to talk about
the way that this objection is raised from Muslims and non-Messianic Jews,
as well as from modern secular Americans.2021-01-2800 min