Islam & the Church

In today's world, Christians face complex questions about how to respond to Islam's growing influence in Western nations. Understanding the true nature of Islam—beyond the sanitized version often presented in media—is crucial for believers who want to engage thoughtfully and biblically with this challenge.

In this podcast, Andrew Sedra and Sam Sanden looks at the history of Islam and Christianity and how the last 1,400 years of history has impacted this moment. By by looking back, we can learn how to engage today with courage and clarity.

ABOUT ANDREW SEDRA

Pastor Andrew Sedra and his wife, Pastor Noleen Sedra, are founders and
Lead Pastors of Echo Church, located in Sydney, Australia.

Born and raised in Egypt, Pastor Andrew comes from a deep background of
Christian persecution under the Islamic State of Egypt, and is passionate
about preaching unashamedly against the woke, toxic-liberal ideologies
infiltrating the West, and in particular today’s Church, speaking the truth of the
Bible no matter the cost.

For more information about Andrew, please visit http://andrewsedra.com

To follow them online, visit: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.sedra or https://www.youtube.com/@andrewsedra

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Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture.
In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith.

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Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com
BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

Understanding Our History: The Key to Navigating Today’s Divisive Climate

In a world increasingly characterized by division and tumult, understanding our historical roots has never been more important. In this podcast, R. Michael Federer and Sam Sanden delve into the significance of history in shaping our present and guiding our future, emphasizing the dangers of forgetting our past.

ABOUT R. MICHAEL FEDERER

R. Michael Federer, son of Dr. William J ‘Bill’ Federer, has worked quietly behind the scenes with his father for the past 30 years.

Before returning to ministry full-time, he was a Health & Wellness Director and Fitness Professional in St. Louis, MO.

Here he taught the power of discipline and hard work, showing people how to invite a cascade of blessings into their life through their daily habits- preparing them to answer the call on their life and become a steward of their families, communities, and nation.

Today, as Vice President of The American Minute, Michael travels the country using history to make sense of current events, incorporating lessons from his time as a fitness professional where appropriate.

Michael & Bill work daily to remind people that the most important thing is to know Christ and Truth, and that the second most important thing is preserving the freedom to do the most important thing!

Michael and Bill worked with Charlie Kirk for over 10 years, and now produce a weekly lesson for Turning Point Education, available at TurningPointEd.com

More recently, Michael and Bill have become ambassadors of the fasting growing Pro-life organization, The White Rose Resistance, led by their good friend Seth Gruber.

All things Bill & Michael Federer can be found at their website, https://americanminute.com/

To follow them online, visit:

https://www.instagram.com/the_americanminute/

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OTHER SHOWNOTES:
For more information about Build Up Korea, visit: https://www.buildupkorea.org/

For more information about Pastor Son, visit: https://freepressers.com/articles/korean-pastor-who-backed-kirk-on-sept-6-jailed-on-sept-8

Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture.
In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith.

If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! .

Follow us at:
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss
YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss


Credits:
Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com
BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

This episode is taken from the TPUSA Faith's "Faith Forward" conference in August, 2025. This panel includes Chad Connelly, Jenny Donnelly & Mark Joseph and looks at how do we live out our faith at work.

For more info about TPUSA Faith, check out www.tpusafaith.com.

Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted. We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you.

Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!

Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture.
In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith.

If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! .

Follow us at:
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss
YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss


Credits:
Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com
BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC