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Jewish Drug Addict to Evangelical Leader – Part 1 #88
January 24, 2023
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How did Ken Barun, a former self-proclaimed hippie and drug addict from a Jewish family, become the Executive Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association?
In this special episode of Inside The Epicenter, Barun, a friend of The Joshua Fund, shares his incredible story of recovery, working for Nancy Reagan, building McDonald’s charity organization from 300k to 1.6 billion, and his encounter with the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Barun’s life is an incredible story of redemption and God’s amazing grace and faithfulness.
Learn more about The Joshua Fund: https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/podcast
Make a tax-deductible donation: https://www.joshuafund.com/give/donate
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Listen to this episode to find out more!
(01:30) Who is Ken Barun?
(03:30) Ken’s Early Years & Addiction
(06:26) Working for the Reagan Administration and the First Lady
(14:41) Come to Israel with The Joshua Fund & Joel C. Rosenberg
(22:31) Running McDonald’s Charity & Traveling the World
(25:53) A Silver Ferrari & The Gospel
(30:00) Ken Accepts Jesus
(40:04) Ken’s Love for Israel and Her People
Related Episodes:
Remembering “God’s Smuggler” Brother Andrew #76
Hope From A Palestinian Perspective #71
What Are Practical Ways to Support and Bless Israel? #70
This Jew Believes In Jesus #64
How to Stand with Israel: Jack Hayford #87
In this special episode of Inside The Epicenter, Barun, a friend of The Joshua Fund, shares his incredible story of recovery, working for Nancy Reagan, building McDonald’s charity organization from 300k to 1.6 billion, and his encounter with the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Barun’s life is an incredible story of redemption and God’s amazing grace and faithfulness.
Learn more about The Joshua Fund: https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/podcast
Make a tax-deductible donation: https://www.joshuafund.com/give/donate
The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad/Pond5: https://www.pond5.com/artist/dimmysad
Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5
Listen to this episode to find out more!
(01:30) Who is Ken Barun?
(03:30) Ken’s Early Years & Addiction
(06:26) Working for the Reagan Administration and the First Lady
(14:41) Come to Israel with The Joshua Fund & Joel C. Rosenberg
(22:31) Running McDonald’s Charity & Traveling the World
(25:53) A Silver Ferrari & The Gospel
(30:00) Ken Accepts Jesus
(40:04) Ken’s Love for Israel and Her People
Related Episodes:
Remembering “God’s Smuggler” Brother Andrew #76
Hope From A Palestinian Perspective #71
What Are Practical Ways to Support and Bless Israel? #70
This Jew Believes In Jesus #64
How to Stand with Israel: Jack Hayford #87
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Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.
Lynn A. Rosenberg is the co-host of the Inside The Epicenter podcast, a gifted Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund. She holds a Master’s degree in leadership and theology from Western Seminary. Together with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, she launched The Joshua Fund to strengthen the Church and bring life-saving aid across the Middle East. In 2014, they made aliyah to Israel with their four sons and now live in Jerusalem. As a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, Lynn continues to teach, write, and lead with a heart anchored in the Epicenter. She has helped mobilize millions of dollars in ministry and humanitarian relief to Israel and neighboring nations. On the podcast, Lynn offers spiritual wisdom, global perspective, and a deep passion for God’s redemptive work in the region.
