Current Theme | June 2026
Unmasking Islam
Islam masquerades as a religion of tolerance and peace, but how does that explain the blood spilt by the yells of “Allahu Akbar”? Are knife-wielding Islamic terrorists radical outliers, or are they true followers of their faith? Is the husband’s hand that bruises his wife’s covered body acting in obedience to the Qur’an? And how old was Muhammad’s youngest wife? This month, we’re taking off the mask of Islamic innocence to expose the sword verse of Surah 9:5, the muddied manuscript history of the Qur’an, and the beliefs of the world’s most violent major religion. If we want Muslims to embrace Christ, we do well to understand what they must forsake. Join us this month as we uncover and speak life to the hidden face of Islamic history, doctrine, and practice.
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Is Islam a Religion of Peace and Tolerance? It Depends on What Sources Are Cited
By Morgan Nix • Concise Article • June 5
So let's look at the sources themselves.
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Inside the Muslim Mind: Seven Pillars of the Islamic Worldview
By A. S. Ibrahim • Longform Essay • Jun 8
If you want to understand Muslims and how to best share the gospel in light of their worldview, this is for you.
Podcast
5.31 A.S. Ibrahim • Reading • “Inside the Muslim Mind: Seven Pillars of the Islamic Worldview”
By A.S. Ibrahim • Reading • June 8th, 2026
If you want to understand Muslims and how to best share the gospel in light of their worldview, this is for you.
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Medieval Answers to Modern Muslim Objections
By Devon Provencher • Concise Article • June 10
There is no doubt, Islam is on the rise. Yet this is not the first time Christians have faced this challenge. Discover how medieval theologians defended Christian doctrine against Islam and what the church can learn from their example today.
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Responding to the Islamic Accusation of Taḥrīf: Standing on the Bible’s Historical Integrity
By Morgan Nix • Concise Article • June 12
Muslims say our Bibles are corrupted and inconsistent, but it's really just the message they hate.
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Who Was the Real Muhammad, and How Ought Christians Talk About Him?
By A.S. Ibrahim • Concise Article • June 15
There are three Muhammads: the Muhammad of tradition, the Muhammad of legend, and the Muhammad of history. Christians ought know all of them to engage their Muslim neighbors.
Podcast
5.32 A.S. Ibrahim, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Inside the Muslim Mind: Seven Pillars of the Islamic Worldview”
By A.S. Ibrahim, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • June 15th, 2026
Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview A.S. Ibrahim on his COA Longform Essay, "Inside the Muslim Mind: Seven Pillars of the Islamic Worldview"
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The Myth in “The Message”: Does Islam Really Protect Women?
By Scarlett Clay • Concise Article • June 17
Muslim propaganda assures us that "Islam is a religion that protects women." But the Quran, and especially Surah 4:34, would like to correct the historical record.
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Muhammad and Women: A Study in Islamic Sources
By Jesse Scheumann • Concise Article • June 17
Was Muhammad the ideal husband? How many wives did he have, how did he treat them, and how does he commend other husbands to treat their wives?
Longform
Lost Brothers or Mortal Enemies? A History of Islam’s Teaching on Christianity
By Tony Costa • Longform Essay • June 22
Are Islam and Christianity separated brothers, mortal enemies, or something in between? History tells the story . . .
Podcast
5.33 Tony Costa • Reading • “Lost Brothers or Mortal Enemies? A History of Islam’s Teaching on Christianity”
By Tony Costa • Reading • June 21st, 2026
Are Islam and Christianity separated brothers, mortal enemies, or something in between? History tells the story
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Confrontation and Passion: How to Share the Gospel with Muslims
By Maxwell Gross • Concise Article • June 23
How do you contextualize your evangelism to muslims? By confronting them.
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Are Islamic Terrorists Misreading the Quran?: What the ‘Sword Verse’ of Surah 9:5 Actually Says
By Nathaniel Hillmer • Concise Article • June 24
"Islam is a religion of violence"—is this a hurtful stereotype or essential archetype? What does Islam's most holy book, the Quran, say?
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Muhammad and Jihad: A Study in Islamic Sources
By Jesse Scheumann • Concise Article • June 25
Was Muhammad a man of peace who led a religion of peace? See the answer yourself in the Quran and the Hadiths.
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How did we go from Bin Laden’s 9/11 to Mayor Mamdani in 25 Years?
By Mark Coppenger • Concise Article • June 25
After Muslim terrorists crashed into the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, New York vowed to "Never Forget." And now they have an Islamic mayor who has sympathies with those who are terrorist adjacent. How did we get here?
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We Do Not Say “Three”: Explaining the Trinity to Muslims
By Mina yousef • Concise Article • June 26
Many Muslims hate the idea of the Trinity because they do not understand it. What can we do to address this problem?
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Stop Using the C-Spectrum in Christian Missions
By Matthew Bennett • Concise Article • June 26
Can contextualization obscure the gospel and prevent new believers from obeying Jesus? And can a well-intentioned teaching tool muddy the waters in this missions related question? The answer is yes and yes.
Longform
Soft Jihad: Multiculturalism, Islamic Conquest, and Christianity
By Aaron Edwards • Longform Essay • June 28
Islam—in all its varieties—has gained a prominent foothold in Great Britain like a Himalayan Balsam flower. And if Christians don't do anything, the West will be overcome by a soft Jihad that conquers through the empty slogans of multiculturalism.
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The Family Ties That Bind: How Muslim Families Impact Christian Witness and Political Discernment
By Eric Salmons • Concise Article • June 29
What is one of the strongest barriers to reaching Muslims with the gospel? Often, it is the family. Christians, therefore, should devote themselves to strengthening both their own families and the family of God.
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Is Islam Compatible with Western Values?
By Mina Yousef • Concise Article • June 29
There's a consistent and alarming pattern that occurs when Islam encounters Western ideas . . .
Podcast
5.34 Aaron Edwards • Reading • “Soft Jihad: Multiculturalism, Islamic Conquest, and Christianity”
By Aaron Edwards • Reading • June 29th, 2026
Islam—in all its varieties—has gained a prominent foothold in Great Britain like a Himalayan Balsam flower. And if Christians don’t do anything, the West will be overcome by a soft Jihad that conquers through the empty slogans of multiculturalism.
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Did the Quran Fall From Heaven? A Brief History and Analysis
By Daniel Brubaker • Concise Article • June 30
Throughout history, Muslims have killed, raped, and enslaved countless people in the name of the Quran. What exactly is this "holy" book, and where did it come from?
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Exposing the Horror of Islamism as a Tool for Sharing the Gospel with Muslims
By Amos Luka • Concise Article • June 30
Can highlighting the evils of Islam help bring Muslims out of darkness into light?
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How Christians Should Engage Political Islam in the US and the World
By Amos Luka • Concise Article • July 1
The West is making a deadly error about Islamism. It is not simply a matter of private devotion; it is a political ideology that seeks total Islamic law and governance.
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A Textual and Historical Examination of Women’s Rights in Islam
By Grace Kim • Concise Article • July 1
Some Muslims argue that Mohammed was a feminist. But the Quran tells a different story: Mohammed taught a form of abusive male leadership involving wife-beating and sexual exploitation.
Podcast
5.35 Tony Costa, David Schrock, & Trent Hunter • Interview • “Lost Brothers or Mortal Enemies? A History of Islam’s Teaching on Christianity”
By Tony Costa • Reading • July 2nd, 2026
Listen in as David and Trent interview Tony Costa on his COA Longform: "Lost Brothers or Mortal Enemies?: A History of Islam's Teaching on Christianity"
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June Intermission: From Islam to America
By David Schrock • Concise Article • July 3
Why is the Islamic invasion of the West so concerning? It is because the West, here particularly the US, is worthy of preserving and protecting. Join us this month as we explore what makes America great and why our nation's foundations are worth defending.
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