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Episode 1285 | Middle East Missionary: Muslims Are Dreaming of Jesus | Tom Doyle
Date: January 9, 2026
Host: Allie Beth Stuckey
Guest: Tom Doyle (Uncharted Ministries)

Overview

This episode explores extraordinary reports of Muslims across the Middle East and beyond encountering Jesus through vivid dreams and visions, resulting in an unprecedented number coming to faith in Christ. Allie Beth Stuckey and missionary/author Tom Doyle discuss the explosive, often-hidden growth of the Christian church in Islamic contexts, the challenges and persecution faced by new believers, and practical approaches Christians in the West can take to share the gospel with their Muslim neighbors. The episode is filled with frontline stories, cultural insights, and lessons learned through years of ministry.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Hidden Revival: What’s Really Happening in the Middle East

• Growth of Christianity Among Muslims

  • Despite turmoil, war, and oppression, Jesus' church is growing rapidly in the Middle East.
  • "Right now we're seeing, really, in the last 10 years, more Muslims have come to faith in Christ than in 1400 years of Islam." (Tom Doyle, 04:08)
  • Ministries are seeing secret/underground churches thriving, especially in Iran and Gaza, despite severe persecution.

• Radical Life Change

  • Converts are often deeply committed, willing to face ostracism or even death for their faith.
  • Underground or "secret" churches are growing, with a focus on discipleship, bravery, and preparation for suffering.

Memorable Quote:

"The life change that we see with Muslims is we know that's what Jesus said would happen. But to see it, it just warms your heart … Muslims are coming to faith in Christ and they're willing to die for their faith."
— Tom Doyle (10:13)

2. Dramatic Testimonies: Stories from the Frontlines

• Transformation in Gaza (06:10–10:37)

  • Story of Ikram and her husband Mohammed: Ikram, a young Gazan woman, received a laptop loaded with Christian resources, leading to her conversion. She prayed for her hard-hearted husband, who later had a dramatic encounter with Christ, became passionate about the Bible, and started encouraging others amidst the Gaza war.
  • Ikram’s husband:

    "I hang out with my four best friends every day… Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. I'm in the Word."
    — Tom Doyle (08:50)

• Unexpected Encounters

  • Tom shares how an ordinary lunch in a Middle Eastern restaurant revealed to him that Muslims were already coming to faith—and how seeing their love for Christ upended his assumptions. (19:00–22:00)

• Willingness to Suffer

  • In embattled Syria, church leaders who could have fled chose instead to stay and minister, even buying land to bury each other "when they die for Jesus."
  • "They said, we’re staying and prepared to die for Jesus... and through all this… nobody’s been killed. The graveyard is still empty." (16:34)

3. Theological and Cultural Barriers

• Muslim Beliefs about Jesus
  • Most Muslims believe the Bible is corrupted, Jesus is not the Son of God, and that he didn’t die on the cross.
  • However, many are unaware of positive verses about Jesus in the Quran (because 60% haven't read it).
  • Islam's spread was often by force, leading to generations whose allegiance is more cultural than spiritual.

Notable Quote:

"In the worst places to be a believer are really the best places, because they're just complete faith in Christ. Trust him alone for everything."
— Tom Doyle (13:18)

4. Hostility, Danger, and Miraculous Faith

• Persecution Stories (13:35–16:33)

  • Tom’s team was expelled from the Temple Mount. In the West Bank, Muslims were keen to engage with the cross and gospel—while some reacted with anger.
  • When threatened, Syrian believers prayed and grew their underground network instead of fleeing.
  • "And they said, we're staying and we're prepared to die for Jesus." (16:34)

• The Role of Suffering

  • Converts expect persecution and count the cost, echoing the message of Scripture.

5. Dreams and Visions: A Unique Missionary Phenomenon

• Frequency and Impact (25:10–29:03)

  • Tom was initially skeptical but encountered countless testimonies—often experiencing 30 nights of consecutive dreams about Jesus.
  • "It's happening. It's a revolution… about one out of every three Muslims that comes to faith in Christ has had a dream or a vision of Jesus. Maybe half." (26:46)
  • During Ramadan’s Night of Power, many Muslims pray for God to reveal himself in dreams, and many report visions of Jesus.

• Why Dreams?

  • Culturally, dreams carry weight in Islamic societies.
  • God meets people where they are—just as He did in the Bible.

Notable Quote:

"God can do whatever He wants. Over 200 times in the Bible… there were dreams. Maybe He's using that today."
— Tom Doyle (27:24)

6. Islam in the West: Threats and Opportunities

• Migration and Growth in Europe/America

  • No mass conversion in cities like Rotterdam, but stories of dreams and healings abound globally.
  • Radical elements exist—especially in places like Dearborn, Michigan, which hosts former extremists.
  • Urgency:

    “In the next 10 years, if they don’t come to faith in Christ or we don’t start deporting some of these radicals, we’ll have another 9/11.”
    — Tom Doyle, reporting from leader Amir Salaam (30:24)

• Overcoming Fear Sharing the Gospel

  • Most effective outreach is through personal friendships, conversation, and storytelling—not mass rallies.
  • Practical advice:
    • Start with a genuine greeting or question ("Where are you from?") and move to sharing simple gospel stories from Scripture, then your own spiritual journey. (31:55–35:27)

7. Persistent Questions and Barriers in Evangelism

• Frequent Objections
  • "Christianity is a white man’s religion"
  • Skepticism toward Jesus’ divinity; seeing him as merely a prophet.
  • Political issues: Muslims often conflate voting Republican with being anti-immigrant.
• Response Techniques
  • Take objection back to Scripture: have them read Jesus’ own words.
  • Focus on Jesus, minimize political distractions.

8. Encouragement, Practical Steps, and How Anyone Can Engage

• Storytelling and Hospitality

  • One encounter: a Saudi cashier revealed to Tom that she’d been having dreams of Jesus for 30 years but never felt Christians were approachable—until he reached out. She accepted Christ at the gas station counter. (44:45–46:19)
  • Many Muslims in America feel isolated and are deeply receptive to friendship.

• Evangelism Framework

  • Listen to their story.
  • Share a gospel story (e.g., Jesus calming the storm).
  • Share your own transformation story: moving from “religion and rules” to a relationship with Jesus.
  • Keep the invitation simple, Biblically grounded, and persistent in love.

Notable Quote:

"Religion gives you rules. Jesus gives you life, and they’re all looking for that."
— Tom Doyle (51:32)

• Church and Community Applications
  • Churches should invite those active in Muslim ministry to share testimonies and train congregants in one-on-one engagement techniques. (52:46–53:59)
  • Texas now has the largest Muslim population in the U.S.; the mission field is at the doorstep.

9. Loving the Muslim Neighbor and Security Concerns Coexist

• Balancing Security and Compassion
  • It's possible to have legitimate concerns about radical Islam and still pursue Muslims with the love and hope of Christ.
  • Prayer and outreach are crucial to fostering both safety and spiritual awakening. (54:08–54:37)

10. Ongoing Miracles and the Role of Women

• Radicals Encounter Christ

  • Even Isis prisoners in Syrian dungeons have experienced dreams, conversions, and miraculous intervention.
  • “Even the radicals don’t stand against Jesus’ power. They don’t stand a chance at all.” (56:50)

• Women as Spiritual Gatekeepers

  • Tom’s latest book: "Women Who Risk: Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World".
  • Muslim women are often the key to entire families and communities turning to Christ, despite facing the greatest danger.
  • "We say, reach the Muslim woman, reach the Muslim world. They hold the key." (59:08)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Revival

  • "There are Muslims in all those surrounding countries… frustrated with endless wars… all of a sudden, Jesus comes in with this hope and changes everything." (02:02)

• On Martyrdom and Faith

  • "They went out and bought a piece of land so they can bury each other when they die for Jesus…" (16:34)

• On Dreams

  • "Jesus started coming to me every night in dreams for 30 nights in a row… I couldn’t wait to go to bed." (25:10–26:00)

• On Evangelism

  • "If you want them to know the truth, tell them. If you want to change their hearts, tell them a story." (52:53)

• On the Power of Women

  • "If a Muslim woman comes to faith in Christ, she will tell her children, she will tell her husband, as dangerous as that may be." (58:13)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Main Theme Introduction & Guest Welcome — 00:01–01:20
• Middle East Spiritual Revival Context — 01:20–04:37
• Ministry Operations in the Middle East — 04:37–06:06
• Ikram & Mohammed’s Story — 06:10–10:37
• Muslim Beliefs about Jesus — 11:50–13:35
• Persecution & the Price of Faith — 13:35–17:26
• Uncharted Ministries: How it Began — 18:26–23:44
• Dreams & Visions: Frequency and Impact — 25:02–29:03
• Muslims in the West: Threats, Opportunities — 29:08–31:43
• Practical Evangelism Advice — 31:55–35:27
• Persistent Questions & Objections — 37:02–38:28
• Dreams in U.S. & Personal Encounters — 44:45–47:48
• Follow-up and Discipleship — 50:05–52:46
• Church Application: Mobilizing for the Mission Field — 52:46–53:59
• Security vs. Compassion, Women’s Role — 54:08–59:27
• Closing & Resources — 59:27–end

Books & Resources Mentioned

• "Women Who Risk: Secret Agents for Jesus in the Muslim World" – Tom and Joanne Doyle (Amazon)
• Uncharted Ministries – unchartedministries.com
• Video ministry: “I Found the Truth” – Testimony-based outreach

Lessons & Takeaways

• The greatest revival among Muslims is largely concealed from mainstream media.
• Love, friendship, and open conversation are the most effective evangelism tools.
• God is moving supernaturally—often through dreams—by meeting Muslims where they are.
• Every Christian can play a part by simply reaching out in authentic love and sharing stories of Jesus, without fear.
• The harvest is plentiful and unprecedented—especially among Muslim women—and the church must be equipped and courageous to engage.

For updates, more stories, or to support the ministry, visit unchartedministries.com.