In this episode, Tim speaks with Hiba Al-Jamal about the Lebanon of today, as well as times past. Listen in to find out about Hiba's unexpected journey to work with children with additional learning needs - and her mission to ensure that every child meets their potential and is valued in society.

In this episode, Tim speaks with S.L., the Director of the Diakonia Department and Ecumenical Relief Service at the Middle East Council of Churches. Tim and S.L. discuss the multiple crises that have impacted the people of Syria over the past 12 years - and how the church in Syria is responding to the challenges.

In this episode, Tim speaks with two inspiring Egyptian women about faith, hope and following their callings. Listen in to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Cairo - and find out about their transformative work in an area of extreme deprivation.

In this episode, Tim speaks with two young Iraqi Christians who have chosen to stay in their homeland and engage in humanitarian work. They speak about the establishment of the ISIS caliphate in 2014 and its aftermath - and share their hopes for the future of Iraq.

My Middle East is back with a third series! Season 3 kicks off with a deeply personal conversation with the Rev Dr Mae Elise Cannon. She shares her surprising journey to working on issues related to Israel-Palestine and talks openly about the joys and challenges she faces in her calling.

In this episode, Tim speaks with two inspiring women - one Israeli and one Palestinian - about the grassroots reconciliation programme they are facilitating between Israeli and Palestinian women.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Archbishop Warda about the rich history of Christians in Iraq, the present-day challenges, and why - in spite of everything - he remains hopeful for the future.

In this episode, Tim speaks to Suhaila Tarazi, the director of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Born and bred in Gaza, Suhaila explains why she has chosen to stay and work there. She shares the enormous challenges that people face in Gaza, yet explains why she remains hopeful for the future.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Rev Dr Nadim Nassar about the conflict in Syria and the role of the church in building a better future and a kinder, more just world.

In this episode, Tim speaks with Nadia Khouri, who is part of the leadership team at one of Embrace’s partner organisations in Lebanon. Nadia paints a rich picture of the marginalised neighbourhood where she works and the deep challenges facing the families there.

My Middle East is back! Season 2 begins with a rich, personal conversation with Archbishop Angaelos - and covers topics like the Christian response to suffering, the imperative to practise forgiveness and reconciliation, and why the Middle East will never be void of Christians.

In this stand-alone episode, Embrace staff member Beth Amphlett gives a fresh perspective on the sights and sounds she experienced in and around Beirut…

In this episode, Tim speaks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams. Dr Williams was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2002 and was the first modern Archbishop of Canterbury to be chosen from outside the Church of England. Dr Williams stepped down as Archbishop in 2012. In January 2013 he became master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and shortly thereafter joined the House of Lords as a crossbench peer, posts from which he has now retired. Here, he gives us an in-depth look at the origins of Middle Eastern Christianity, its historical development and why Christian communities remain such a vital and threatened ingredient in the social and cultural mix of Middle East societies – a gift we must not undervalue

In this episode, Tim speaks to Elizabeth Harris Sawczenko. Liz has spent much of her life living in Israel, and experienced the violence of the Intifadas first-hand. She has dedicated her life to helping improve the rights of Arab Israelis and to foster balanced and nuanced discussion of Israel Palestine, and her work has led to her receiving an award from the Archbishop of Canterbury in official recognition of her contribution towards positive interfaith relationships. Liz now works for the Abraham initiatives, promoting a shared society in Israel between Jews and Arab Palestinians. In this episode, Liz speaks about her experiences of growing up as a Jewish girl in North West London, and how her experience of moving to Israel during a turbulent time in history has helped to shape her life and work.

As a child, Serop Ohanian watched his father and grandfather work as expert shoemakers in the Beirut neighborhood of Bourj Hammoud. As an adult, he returned to the region to work as the Regional Director of the Howard Karagheusian Foundation, providing healthcare, social assistance, vocational training, and more to refugee communities. In this episode, Serop speaks about growing up in a war-torn Lebanon, and how his mission to provide healthcare to vulnerable communities is thanks in part to a rediscovery of his Christian faith.

This episode, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to Sister Bridget Tighe, General Secretary of Caritas Jerusalem and a Franciscan Missionary sister. Sister Bridget has served almost 40 years in the Middle East, working with Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Jerusalem and Gaza. She now leads the Caritas Jerusalem medical centre in Gaza. In this episode, Sister Bridget reflects on her relationship with and love for this unique and beleaguered land.

In the second episode of Embrace the Middle East’s brand new podcast ‘My Middle East’, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to Sylvia Haddad, executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon. Sylvia came to Lebanon as a Palestinian refugee in 1948. Sylvia has dedicated her life to helping refugees in Lebanon. This episode, she tells us of her journey into humanitarian work and how her faith continues to inspire her.

In the pilot episode of Embrace the Middle East’s brand new podcast ‘My Middle East’, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to our very own Connie Musallam about her dual identity as a British Palestinian, and what ‘home’ means to her.