E303: How I Escaped My Muslim Arranged Marriage w/Sabatina James | Lila Rose Show

He’s known by millions as King David - but who is the man behind the character? Today I sit down with Michael Iskander to discuss his conversion from Orthodoxy to Catholicism, the spiritual and physical tolls of acting in the House of David, and what he’s learned about Jesus from living as David.Watch House of David: https://amzn.to/47twnjoMichael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickoola/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila 00:00:51 - Life in Egypt00:02:14 - Transitioning to US00:17:36 - Getting into Broadway00:23:43 - Becoming David00:27:33 - Amazon wasn’t convinced about Michael00:31:38 - The phone call that changed everything00:36:35 - Physical pain during Season 100:40:58 - Season 200:45:43 - Lessons from King Saul00:47:30 - Power of identity00:50:23 - David helped me become Catholic00:54:51 - Prophetic readings at Mass00:59:02 - Most difficult part of season 201:02:17 - Goliath scence01:04:07 - Handling the fighting scenes01:06:27 - Michael’s favorite scene01:07:44 - David and Jonathan’s love01:13:18 - Is Hollywood…changing?01:16:03 - Season 3?01:18:56 - What’s coming next for Michael?01:19:59 - A year of being Catholic01:22:08 - Michael and Jonathan Roumie01:22:43 - Handling attention from fans01:24:42 - “I’d hide if I could”01:28:14 - Praying for David’s intercession01:29:15 - How did House of David come to be?01:33:12 - Michael singing the Shama for us01:35:26 - Singing Psalm 3201:41:00 - Line Dancing Michael?!

Your identity—what Jesus really calls you—is the foundation for everything (yes, everything!) you do for the rest of your life. Yet too many of us have never heard Jesus speak our true identity to us. Today, Jamie Winship discusses the simple, three-step approach to receiving our true identity so that our hearts, and the world, can truly be transformed by God's grace. Jamie's website: https://www.identityexchange.com/Jamie's book: https://amzn.to/4cfVjgMNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-Patriot Mobile: Get 1 month of free service at https://patriotmobile.com/lila or call 972-PATRIOT w/ code LILA00:00:51 - What is identity?00:02:23 - Confession, Repentance, Transformation00:07:05 - When did you realize Identity is everything?00:13:59 - The Best News He’s Ever Heard00:15:36 - The negative power of Shame and Guilt00:17:57 - Re-meeting the Jesus from your childhood00:26:06 - The problems with the Police Academy00:29:28 - There is NO progress without contemplation00:37:58 - Dinner with the drug dealer00:45:07 - Finding Lost Person via Prayer00:47:00 - Ask, seek, knock00:49:39 - God is not an idol!00:52:52 - *THIS* is the good nes00:54:36 - The forgotten lesson if Israelite’s journey00:56:18 - Scarcity doesn’t exist!00:59:17 - Illusion of Not Having Enough Time01:04:50 - Praying to regain lost time01:10:13 - Take the message OUT!01:11:36 - Eve believed a lie01:12:51 - How to let Jesus transform your life01:20:26 - How to unlock your gifts01:24:57 - Identity cannot be overstated01:25:39 - We are co-creators!01:27:07 - After Identity: What are next action steps?01:31:23 - When technique falls short01:36:52 - Identity is the Primer, the Foundation01:40:38 - How to discern temptations from Satan01:44:17 - Poison on social media01:51:43 - Prayer must be met with action01:53:46 - Jamie and his wife were abducted

Sabatina James was raised in rural Pakistan as a devout Muslim, reading and studying the Quran. However, she quickly saw the devastating consequences of taking it seriously, which landed her in a Muslim prison and an arranged marriage. Everything changed one day when she cried out to God to reveal Himself. Now, she’s fighting to warn the West about the realities of Muhammad, and the necessity of Jesus. Buy Sabatina's Book:Kindle: https://amzn.to/4tigBQLHard Copy Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q9LXunFrom Sophia Institute Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-price-of-love/?srsltid=AfmBOorNnVbH5wXITRxObh5PU58b-ityWeRECmavx4N7MXN7Hul8vtI3Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Patriot Mobile: Get 1 month of free service at https://patriotmobile.com/lila or call 972-PATRIOT w/ code LILA -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:31 - Pakistan upbringing00:04:55 - Women are routinely beaten00:11:26 - Desperately Trying to Please Allah00:17:06 - “Mistake of being born as a girl”00:26:31 - Being sent to Muslim Prison (Madrasa)00:32:46 - Meeting the Evangelical Christian in Austria00:33:40 - Finding Jesus00:39:44 - Homeless for Jesus…00:45:03 - The Power and Pain of Christianity00:54:35 - Wild Statement from Iran’s Ayotollah00:57:43 - Antisemitism01:05:26 - Family Betrayal01:08:32 - Islam’s Problem is Muhammad01:10:26 - Taqiyya and Taking over the west01:14:39 - Sabatina Breaking Free01:23:46 - God calling her back to Pakistan01:28:56 - Following God’s will01:32:15 - What Christians can learn from Muslims01:43:24 - Warning for western parents01:46:36 - “Is this actually the Gospel of Jesus christ?”01:49:34 - Christian culture needs to improve:01:51:39 - Message to Christian Mothers01:58:43 - Becoming Catholic02:01:53 - Ex-Muslim’s message to all Christians02:03:46 - Warning to West

Andrew grew up in the shadow of his older brothers and disconnected from his father. Paired with early pornography exposure, he developed an incomplete and insecure understanding of his masculinity, which manifested in same-sex attractions. However, several key events, including some important risks, helped him better understand his God-given masculinity and sexuality -- to the point where he's now happily married with children and helping others with their sexual brokenness. Desert Stream website: https://www.desertstream.org/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this Lenten season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!00:00:00 - The path toward same-sex attractions00:05:00 - Early exposure to porn00:07:16 - First identification as 'gay'?00:11:20 - First memory of SSA?00:21:05 - "Unsafe" Masculinity Is a Good Thing00:27:16 - Advice for parents:00:41:06 - The importance of consistency00:48:00 - Coming to faith00:51:43 - Best thing I ever did:00:56:46 - What happened in therapy?01:07:38 - Once gay always gay?01:14:47 - Starting Desert Stream ministry

Today we're talking about a moving moment from the Oscars that stand in stark contrast to just a few years ago, dysfunction related to the Bachelorette, and finally: what's the biggest obstacle to women finding men to marry? Check out Sacred Spark: https://www.sacredspark.app/Truth About Housewives Episode: https://youtu.be/OR0h95OybNwSponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift:http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.

What if marriage were approached as a business enterprise instead of an emotional pursuit? How can women quickly identify incompatible men? How can men find peace and clear communication with women? Today Adam Lane Smith and I discuss these and so many more questions as we explore how to have thriving relationships and marriages. Adam's Website: https://adamlanesmith.comNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/LILA Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on for life + Use code LILA for $25 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila00:03:17 - Intro00:03:47 - Marriage as Business00:10:36 - Stimulating vs Attracting 00:14:54 - Supermodels that feel ugly 00:19:33 - How men can find peace:00:21:21 - Why some men can’t flirt with their wives00:22:28 - This 3 min convo can save your marriage00:28:19 - 4 Step Framework that can change everything00:32:49 - When men are afraid of asking for help00:37:15 - When men have male friends closer than wives00:41:35 - Is it possible to find this kind of man?00:43:29 - Women: probe men!00:44:01 - 3 Date Method00:50:33 - Ask more questions!00:52:33 - One thing I wish I could tell women00:55:06 - The Goal is Win/Win01:01:48 - Martyrdom Marriages are not to be pursued01:05:10 - The worst lie we tell married women01:06:18 - Consequences women can put on men01:09:43 - Should women withhold sex?01:12:59 - Divorce?01:16:34 - What about consequences for women?01:19:51 - Biggest mistakes women make?01:23:39 - What if he’s a jerk?01:31:40 - Where women fall short01:34:04 - Is virginity reasonable expectation?01:40:49 - What advantages does Gen Z have?01:54:29 - Biggest transformation Adam has seen02:02:11 - Red Flags and Green Flags

Dan Burke faced abuse, occult activity, and demonic manifestations in his youth. However, step by step he discovered Jesus, the Christian mystical tradition, the discernment of spirits, and freedom from fear and the devil. Today, we discuss how every Christian can be freed from the chains of doubt, despair, darkness, and narcissism.Website: https://spiritualdirection.com/Dan's books from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47xziaNDan's books from Sophia: https://sophiainstitute.com/contributors/dan-burke/?srsltid=AfmBOorXCPb4CNmUDZ5y9dcKiNjpmReQ_IFJf4f6J-51At6skyScfT6BNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. If you're in TEXAS visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/ If you're NOT in Texas, visit: https://www.prolifeproviders.com/-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com

Today we're talking about a new Apple TV + show 'Margot's Got Money Troubles', Timothee Chalamet gets "cancelled" regarding his comments about ballet and opera, we discuss the war in Iran, and polyamory as discussed in the New York Times recentlySponsors:-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. If you're in TEXAS visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/ If you're NOT in Texas, visit: https://www.prolifeproviders.com/-Patriot Mobile: Get 1 month of free service at https://patriotmobile.com/lila or call 972-PATRIOT w/ code LILA

Daniel Suazo wanted to embrace both his Jewish heritage and his love of Jesus, but wasn't sure how. Then he read the Church Fathers and began a multi-year campaign to discover the fullness of his Jewish roots. The results? You'll have to watch to find out. Daniel’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJewishCatholic/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. If you're in TEXAS visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/ If you're NOT in Texas, visit: https://www.prolifeproviders.com/

Today, my brother and sister join the show to discuss faith, scripture, baptism and the post-modern tendency to focus on the self rather than God. We also listen to two of my sister Nina's upcoming songs, which I think you'll love. Nina's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nT324Hkv73zVh2Gjzz6OQ?si=wZxB29bQSNuY2AlqoAxJpwChannel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqIZe3hW5_r4x0xRqLmrtuw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoninamusic/Website: https://antoninaofficial.com/Paul's Sing the Hours: https://www.youtube.com/@SingtheHoursSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MvuGtXFIbfej3dz8cKBVpNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/LILA Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off! -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this Lenten season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Patriot Mobile: Get 1 month of free service at https://patriotmobile.com/lila or call 972-PATRIOT w/ code LILA-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.