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What the Western Church Can Learn from the Eastern Church: Tara Shinja

February 11, 2025

What happens when deep cultural roots meet the life-changing power of the Gospel? Tara Shinja knows firsthand. Raised between two distinct cultures, Tara’s journey is a powerful testimony of God’s transforming grace and the strength it takes to stand firm in the Christian faith. In this episode, Tara shares her family’s story of radical transformation—from a mother raised in foster care yet captivated by Christ’s love to her father’s unexpected journey from Hinduism to Christianity, as a child who grew up between two cultures, Tara shares unique insight into the Eastern and Western churches. What You’ll Hear: The challenge of living out your faith in a complex cultural landscape How God’s truth brought clarity and freedom in the midst of confusion The power of prayer and discipleship to impact lives and change hearts Practical tips for sharing your faith with those who are searching, including the power of persistent prayer for the lost If you’re navigating faith in a multicultural world or seeking encouragement to share the Gospel with boldness, this episode is for you. Listen now and be inspired by God’s unstoppable grace! Follow us on social media: Facebook: @candidpod Instagram: @candidpod Twitter: @thecandidpod

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Jonathan Youssef
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Meet Dr. Jonathan Youssef

Dr. Jonathan Youssef is a husband, father, and pastor with a deep passion for teaching the Bible and articulating the Gospel. He has a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry in Exegetical Preaching from Master’s Seminary. From 2015-2018, Jonathan and his wife Lindsey lived and ministered in Sydney, Australia. There, the Lord birthed a vision in them to see the church united across ages, stages, socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and cultures. Jonathan currently serves as the Director of Ministries at The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.

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