Iran, Israel, and War in the Middle East
2024-01-29
The Middle East is in turmoil, but trying to understand the conflict in terms of simple geopolitics doesn’t provide good answers.Continue Reading
Islam’s Violent History With the West
2019-06-21
Sometimes the answer to a difficult question is obvious. In this case, the question that has befuddled Western politicians and military minds is this: Why do violent jihadists seem to hate us?
Mahdi, Middle East, and Merry Christmas!
2018-12-24
What people believe really does guide what they do, especially in the Islamic world. Dr. Timothy Furnish, an expert on Muslim eschatology, explains the differences between Sunnis and Shias and why their views on the end times make Sunni Muslims the bigger threat. Then Dr. Judd Burton explains why Christians can celebrate Christmas without guilt.Continue Reading
Dr. Timothy Furnish – Talking Turkey about the Mahdi
2018-03-18
WE’RE SHAMELESSLY stealing the title of a recent article by this week’s guest for the title of the episode.Continue Reading
First shot of the Apocalypse?
2016-10-09
IS THE coming battle for the village of Dabiq, Syria the fulfillment of Islamic prophecy or the beginning of the end for the Islamic State? Dr. Timothy Furnish offers a primer on Sunni eschatology and insight into what may follow.Continue Reading
High Towers and Strong Places
2016-05-01
Dr. Timothy Furnish talks Tolkien as we discuss his new book on the political history of Middle-Earth.Continue Reading
Sects, Lies, and the Caliphate
2016-01-29
Dr. Timothy Furnish, a scholar of Islamic history, discusses his new book Sects, Lies, and the Caliphate, and explains why the goals of the Islamic State aren’t a new thing, but a return to time-honored Muslim values.Continue Reading
ISIS and the roots of Mahdism
2015-11-30
PRESIDENT OBAMA is not responsible for ISIS. Neither is George W. Bush. Dr. Timothy Furnish, author of the new books Ten Years’ Captivation with the Mahdi’s Camps and Sects, Lies, and the Caliphate, explains why the roots of the Islamic State reach back much farther than America’s recent military adventures in Iraq. Click here for the notes and the interview.Continue Reading