There are an estimated 2 billion Muslims worldwide, including your classmates, neighbors, and friends. Many are interested in discussing spiritual topics, including the person of Jesus. But how do we have these conversations–and share the good news about who Jesus really is–without the conversation turning into an argument? Alan Shlemon has an answer that he and many others have found to be very helpful: beginning with the Koran instead of the Bible to break down barriers. Alan is a staff apologist with Stand To Reason, a sought-after speaker on this topic, and my guest on this episode of College Faith.

In this podcast we discuss:

How Alan got interested in this topic
Why we should care about sharing Jesus with Muslims
Why Muslims are open to discussing Jesus
What our attitude toward Muslims should be
Essential Muslim beliefs and practices
How to discuss the accuracy of the Gospels
What to avoid in conversations with Muslims
Alan’s overall strategy to get to Gospel conversations with a Muslim
Why the Gospel is “good news” for the Muslim

Resources mentioned during our conversation:

Stand To Reason website
Get to the Gospel with Muslims, Stand to Reason
The Cost Muslims Pay for Missing Jesus, Stand to Reason
The Quran Gets Crucifixion Wrong, Stand to Reason
Is “Allah” Just Another Word for God?, Stand to Reason
STR U, Stand to Reason’s free online training program (includes his course on “Engaging Muslims”)