From Christian Missionary to Muslim Revert - Mariana Tavares | One in Tribe - Ep 31

Описание: In this episode of One in Tribe, host Julie Fidalgo welcomes Mariana Tavares, a Portuguese-born Muslim revert known for her online presence and her book, "Seeking Jesus, Finding Allah." Mariana shares her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood marked by instability and doubt in God to her eventual conversion to Islam. She discusses her experiences with Islamophobia in Portugal, her missionary work in Brazil, and her interactions with Muslims that led her to question her beliefs and ultimately embrace Islam. Mariana's story is one of personal transformation, faith exploration, and the quest for truth, as she navigates the complexities of her identity and beliefs.

Credits
Mari Tavares | Guest
Julie Fidalgo | Host
Julie Fidalgo | Creator & Creative Director

Mariana Tavares
IG:   / marisophs  
TikTok:   / stillmariana  
TikTok:   / marisophs  
YouTube:    / @marisophs  
Amazon Book: https://a.co/d/iRbUewk

Takeaways

🌟 "I think truth seeker, for me the truth is very important."
🌟 "If God is real, I'm going to hell fire. So is God real or not?"
🌟 "I just want the truth. I was so confused."
🌟 "Do not always believe the media. Try to always question and double check the facts."
🌟 "Islam teaches that to save a life is to save all of humanity."
🌟 "We should respect everyone, whether they're Christian, whether they're Jew, it doesn't matter."
🌟 "The moment I stopped debating, the only moment I opened my heart, I opened the Quran, I had the answer."
🌟 "I realized that no one in my church thinks about the Father."
🌟 "I didn't want Islam to be true, because I will have to change everything."
🌟 "There's much more to learn, do not be so hard on your own bubble."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mariana Tavares
03:30 Mariana's Childhood and Early Struggles
06:31 Journey from Doubt to Faith
10:41 Missionary Work and Evangelism
14:17 Preaching in Muslim Countries
16:27 Understanding Islam and Christianity
21:24 Theological Insights and Revelations
26:12 The Story of Bilal: A Symbol of Equality in Islam
30:05 Dreams and Signs: A Journey of Faith
33:34 Questioning Beliefs: The Search for Truth
36:57 Confronting Doubts: A Pastor's Response
40:04 The Turning Point: Embracing Islam
42:34 The Impact of Community: A Journey to Acceptance
47:51 Facing Backlash: The Courage to Convert
51:18 Media Narratives: Islamophobia and Misunderstanding
54:13 Visiting Palestine: A Shift in Perspective
54:28 Experiencing Jerusalem: A Personal Journey
57:42 The Historical Context of Religious Coexistence
01:01:37 Writing a Book: Bridging Faith and Understanding
01:13:19 A Message to the West: Questioning Media Narratives


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