From Christian Missionary to Muslim Revert - Mariana Tavares | One in Tribe - Ep 31

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In this episode of One in Tribe, host Julie Fidalgo welcomes Mariana Tavares, a Portuguese-born Muslim revert known for her online presence and her book, "Seeking Jesus, Finding Allah." Mariana shares her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood marked by instability and doubt in God to her eventual conversion to Islam. She discusses her experiences with Islamophobia in Portugal, her missionary work in Brazil, and her interactions with Muslims that led her to question her beliefs and ultimately embrace Islam. Mariana's story is one of personal transformation, faith exploration, and the quest for truth, as she navigates the complexities of her identity and beliefs. Credits Mari Tavares | Guest Julie Fidalgo | Host Julie Fidalgo | Creator & Creative Director Mariana Tavares IG: https://www.instagram.com/marisophs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stillmariana TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marisophs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marisophs Amazon Book: https://a.co/d/iRbUewk Takeaways 🌟 "I think truth seeker, for me the truth is very important." 🌟 "If God is real, I'm going to hell fire. So is God real or not?" 🌟 "I just want the truth. I was so confused." 🌟 "Do not always believe the media. Try to always question and double check the facts." 🌟 "Islam teaches that to save a life is to save all of humanity." 🌟 "We should respect everyone, whether they're Christian, whether they're Jew, it doesn't matter." 🌟 "The moment I stopped debating, the only moment I opened my heart, I opened the Quran, I had the answer." 🌟 "I realized that no one in my church thinks about the Father." 🌟 "I didn't want Islam to be true, because I will have to change everything." 🌟 "There's much more to learn, do not be so hard on your own bubble." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mariana Tavares 03:30 Mariana's Childhood and Early Struggles 06:31 Journey from Doubt to Faith 10:41 Missionary Work and Evangelism 14:17 Preaching in Muslim Countries 16:27 Understanding Islam and Christianity 21:24 Theological Insights and Revela