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Islam Explained by a Former Muslim

January 1, 2026

Islam Explained by a Former Muslim

John Ghanim was born to a conservative Muslim family and community in Yemen. Eventually, John left Islam and fled Yemen as a refugee. In this episode, John describes what Muslims believe, how we can better reach out to Muslims, and what showed him that Islam is a false religion.

John’s testimony

John’s website

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Special thanks to Credo Schloss Unspunnen for the filming location and hospitality. This episode was recorded at the Kingdom Connect Conference in Switzerland; find more information at https://kingdomconnecteurope.org.

Episode Guest Info

John Ghanim

I am John Ghanim, a Yemeni ex-Muslim whose life was radically transformed when I encountered Yeshua The Messiah at the end of 2017. Once bound by tradition and lost in darkness, I am now a passionate evangelist for Jesus Christ, boldly proclaiming the Gospel to the nations. I have faced persecution, threats, and the loss of my family, home, and safety—yet I stand unshaken. My life is a living testimony of God’s grace and power, and my mission as an evangelist is to inspire believers everywhere to stand strong, live boldly, and be unashamed of Christ—no matter the cost.

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Episode Host

John Ghanim

I am John Ghanim, a Yemeni ex-Muslim whose life was radically transformed when I encountered Yeshua The Messiah at the end of 2017. Once bound by tradition and lost in darkness, I am now a passionate evangelist for Jesus Christ, boldly proclaiming the Gospel to the nations. I have faced persecution, threats, and the loss of my family, home, and safety—yet I stand unshaken. My life is a living testimony of God’s grace and power, and my mission as an evangelist is to inspire believers everywhere to stand strong, live boldly, and be unashamed of Christ—no matter the cost.

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