Hi Friends, thanks for joining us once again for episode 7!

Today Beth and Jay will be exploring a controversial topic - was the 5th Umayyad caliph, Abd al-Malik, actually a heretical Christian?

At the centre of this debate - you guessed it - are the coins! By unpacking the evidence and paying close attention to detail, Beth and Jay are able to show us exactly why these coins provide a compelling case in support of this argument. So get ready to find out where this idea came from and why it matters - let's go!

Hello friends! Episode 6 has now landed - thanks for dropping by again this week! We've been having some great conversations in our series so far and today Beth and Jay will be continuing the discussion around the 7th Century coins. This week's episode presents us with some great evidence, sparking the question, was Mu'awiya (d 680), the first Ummayyid caliph, in fact a Christian leader? Let's find out!

Welcome back friends for another episode! We're half way through our series now and today's show is about connecting the threads we have uncovered so far. Beth and Jay will be introducing us to some fascinating facts about 7th-8th Century coins and what they can reveal to us about Islamic history. This fascinating conversation digs deep into 7th Century currency, providing us with a greater insight into the world these coins once moved through.

Hey friends, Thanks for dropping by to tune into episode four! We hope you have had a great week and you have been enjoying this podcast series, which is designed to be accessible for any academic level. These podcasts are here to help educate and grow your confidence in understanding the truth around Islamic history and the reliability of the Bible, all through proven academic evidence and facts. On today's show, Beth and Jay look into the background of the man Muhammad. They delve into Islam's past, comparing the historical facts and artefacts to the religious claims made by Muslims which leads them to consider the question - "Was he a man of history?"

Welcome friends to today's episode, where Beth and Jay journey into the heart of the Islamic faith - its traditions. From daily prayers to pilgrimages these traditions shape the spiritual lives of all muslims around the world. Join Beth and Jay as they discuss the beliefs, rituals and practices of Muhammad, and question how, despite being so little written about him, has he become the model for the Islamic world.

Hello Friends - welcome back! In today's episode, Beth and Jay will be discussing some of the things that make Islam such a vast and complex religion. Being one of the world's major faiths, Islam is followed by over a billion people across every continent. Yet beyond its sheer size lies an intricate tapestry of beliefs, traditions and interpretations that have evolved over fourteen centuries. Join Beth and Jay as they explore the core beliefs and practices of Islam and the issues that arise from it.

Welcome to the first episode and introduction to our new podcast series, where we will be looking at Islam, it's history and theology. Join host Beth Peltola and special guest Dr Jay Smith as they embark on this exciting conversation, addressing the big questions of Islam.