Inspired... with Simon Guillebaud Loving Reason in Beirut | Lukas Ruegger
Dec 19, 2024
Lukas Ruegger, director with Steiger Middle East and founder of The Living Room café in Beirut, engages skeptics and young people through apologetics, storytelling and community outreach. He shares tales of debating atheists, a home ministry growing into a healing community café, and how reasoned, loving conversation and trauma support draw people toward faith.
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From Starbucks Study To The Living Room
- Lukas started a Bible study for skeptics in Starbucks that grew into a weekend network and house discussions of 30+ people.
- That grassroots group later became a public cafe, The Living Room, hosting debates, hikes and community events.
Atheist Leader Trusted A Christian To Lead
- An atheist leader asked Lukas to take over his network when he emigrated, trusting him to care for his people.
- That handover dramatically expanded Lucas's reach into disaffected youth and atheist circles.
Define Safety As Faithfulness, Not Absence Of Danger
- Prioritize being at the centre of God's will rather than seeking absence of danger as safety.
- Choose presence and service in hard places when you sense a calling to remain.
