Palestinian-American Leadership for Humanitarian Relief

Mr. Saed Awwad speaks with Dr. Henrik Mann about his personal transformation from armed resistance and hatred in Palestine to becoming an American, Christian, humanitarian and peacemaker who works with Jewish colleagues to bring medical relief and hope to the Holy Land.

Episode Segments:

Saed Awwad Part One Saed discusses his decision to leave Palestine for America, and his transformation from hatred to love through the calling of Christ.
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Saed Awwad Part Two Saed tells us about his humanitarian work in the Holy Land with the Jews, and how the love of God has transformed his work. He also talks about the locations hes visited recently & the work he did there.
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Saed Awwad Part Three Saed discusses which leadership lessons he feels are worth learning, and traits one must let go of if they want to be a successful leader. He then comments on the fear of Palestine and those of Arabic descent he has encountered both here and abroad.
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Saed Awwad Part Four Saed explains how we need to look to The Old Testament for ways we can come together as a people. He also shares his message to the leaders of the world.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Saed Awwad Saed is an Arab/American of Palestinian descent. After living in the West Bank under Israeli occupation his entire life, his heart was consumed with hatred and bitterness toward the Jewish people. Desperately seeking the dream of freedom, he immigrated to the United States in 1990, at the age of 21. He sought to fulfill his emptiness through many avenues, all of which led to further desolation. God became his final option as he earnestly cried out to Him. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior through a dramatic encounter with the Lord in 1994. Among other things, the Lord revealed that forgiveness was an act of God through which only God could empower Saed to achieve. Forgiveness of the Jewish people took root. He returned to Israel/Palestine in January, 2000 after God's prompting to return to the region. In June, 2000 he had the opportunity to join a group from the United States that was on a mission trip to the Holy Land seeking God's vision. Upon returning to the United States in October 2000, Saed was compelled to begin Echo of Christ Ministries. Along with his responsibilities as Founder/Director of Echo of Christ Ministries, Saed is husband to Linda and father to 4-year-old Bethel and 3-year-old Joshua. Saed is also enrolled in the Bachelor/Master concurrent program at Summit Bible College, focusing on a theology degree with an emphasis on Christian counseling, specifically in marriage and family. Click Here to Visit the Website.