What is the difference between calling yourself a Christian and following Jesus? Carl Medearis found himself asking that question when he began as a Christian missionary in Lebanon. Below is a link to an interview with Carl where he discusses the revolutionary act of following Jesus rather than trying to lead the way. Below is a brief biography of Carl from his website, followed by the interview.
Carl Medearis is an international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations.
He acts as a catalyst for a number of current movements in the Middle East to promote peace-making, as well as cultural, political and religious dialog leading toward reconciliation. He is the author of the acclaimed book on these issues, Muslims, Christians and Jesus.
Carl, his wife Chris, and three kids lived in Beirut, Lebanon for 12 years. Through their unique and strategic approach around the Arab world, they encouraged university students, business professionals and political leaders to live their lives by the principles and teachings of Jesus in order to change their societies and nations.
Today Carl spends much of his time working with leaders both in the West and in the Arab world with the hope of seeing the Arab Middle East and the West experience full and fruitful relationships through the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
http://www.carlmedearis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/092911.mp3
