Jesus Speaks Farsi Thu, 07 May 2026 20:05:10 -0400 https://www.elam.com/podcast en-us © 2026 Jesus Speaks Farsi yes Support this Podcast 13ea46ce-885e-522a-a66e-43c3453b83d9 podcasts@elam.com Elam Ministries episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Elam Ministries podcasts@elam.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xbvdv3tdy6svadecsvrgha5kw55u?.jpg Jesus Speaks Farsi https://www.elam.com/podcast Iran’s Church Amid War: What the Church Looks Like Under Pressure Iran’s Church Amid War: What the Church Looks Like Under Pressure In this episode, Chrissy speaks with Keyvan Separ, Elam’s Training Director, about the character of the Iranian church, and how believers have embodied the love of Christ throughout the trials and suffering of this year.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-19143304 Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100 2638 17 3 full true Iran’s Church Amid War: Stories of Lament and Worship Iran’s Church Amid War: Stories of Lament and Worship In this episode, Joe speaks with Niloofar, a member of the Worship team, about how Iranians are learning and experiencing worship in new ways during these days of war and suffering.

In this time of war, your prayers are needed more than ever. Download the Iran 30 prayer app today through your App Store or visit elam.com/pray-for-iran-app


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Netherlands: https://www.youtube.com/live/uvdod191kzA

Vancouver: https://youtu.be/kRXU6WcRpwM?si=bLY7Y023mDFj5EY9 
 

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In this time of war, your prayers are needed more than ever. Download the Iran 30 prayer app today through your App Store or visit elam.com/pray-for-iran-app


Watch the live-streamed worship events Niloofar mentioned: 

Netherlands: https://www.youtube.com/live/uvdod191kzA

Vancouver: https://youtu.be/kRXU6WcRpwM?si=bLY7Y023mDFj5EY9 
 

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-19067550 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 2077 17 2 full false Iran’s Church Amid War: Hidden Stories of Courage, Resilience, and Growth Iran’s Church Amid War: Hidden Stories of Courage, Resilience, and Growth In this episode, Chrissy speaks with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, about the war in Iran and powerful testimonies from the Church living through darkness today.

 

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]]> In this episode, Chrissy speaks with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, about the war in Iran and powerful testimonies from the Church living through darkness today.

 

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18989215 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 2336 17 1 full false After the Massacres: How Iran’s Church is Pushing Back the Darkness After the Massacres: How Iran’s Church is Pushing Back the Darkness In January 2026, Iran faced one of the most violent episodes in its recent history. Thousands were killed, and the nation was left grieving, after the government cracked down with unspeakable brutality on a widespread protest movement.


Yet in the midst of suffering, the underground church has responded with prayer, compassion, and hope.


Joe Connor speaks with Asrin Yousefi about how believers are caring for the hurting, sharing the Gospel, and even starting new fellowships in cities marked by loss.


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]]> In January 2026, Iran faced one of the most violent episodes in its recent history. Thousands were killed, and the nation was left grieving, after the government cracked down with unspeakable brutality on a widespread protest movement.


Yet in the midst of suffering, the underground church has responded with prayer, compassion, and hope.


Joe Connor speaks with Asrin Yousefi about how believers are caring for the hurting, sharing the Gospel, and even starting new fellowships in cities marked by loss.


Listen as we reflect on Christ’s light shining in dark days—and please visit elam.com/pray-for-iran to discover how you can pray for the Church in Iran.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18757068 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 2283 16 2 bonus false Iran At A Crossroads: A Time To Pray Iran At A Crossroads: A Time To Pray As unrest spreads across Iran, many voices fill the news — but as believers, our response is rooted in faith and prayer.

In this message, we reflect on how Christians are called to respond in times of uncertainty: trusting in God’s sovereignty, standing firm in prayer, and interceding for peace, wisdom, and salvation.

We believe that prayer makes a difference, and we invite you to stand with us as we pray for the people of Iran during this critical moment.

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]]> As unrest spreads across Iran, many voices fill the news — but as believers, our response is rooted in faith and prayer.

In this message, we reflect on how Christians are called to respond in times of uncertainty: trusting in God’s sovereignty, standing firm in prayer, and interceding for peace, wisdom, and salvation.

We believe that prayer makes a difference, and we invite you to stand with us as we pray for the people of Iran during this critical moment.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18516436 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 2579 16 1 full false A Life Changed Forever: Behrang’s Encounter with Jesus A Life Changed Forever: Behrang’s Encounter with Jesus In this episode, Joe has an astonishing conversation with Behrang, who explains how he went from a devout Muslim in Iran to a powerful minister of the Gospel because of an incredible face-to-face encounter with Jesus Christ.

So much of his story is about the impact of prayer on his life, and we truly believe that your prayers have impact too. Find more ways to pray for Iranians by visiting elam.com/pray

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]]> In this episode, Joe has an astonishing conversation with Behrang, who explains how he went from a devout Muslim in Iran to a powerful minister of the Gospel because of an incredible face-to-face encounter with Jesus Christ.

So much of his story is about the impact of prayer on his life, and we truly believe that your prayers have impact too. Find more ways to pray for Iranians by visiting elam.com/pray

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18384614 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3419 5 1 bonus false Bonus - A Special Message from Sara Akhavan Bonus - A Special Message from Sara Akhavan Thank you for joining us for this bonus episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi. In this episode we’re sharing a very special message that our friend Sara shared at Lifted, a global online youth event. 

Join us to hear Sara share her testimony, experience of prison and persecution, and the truth that the Lord spoke to her in her darkest moments. We know you’ll find it encouraging.

This excerpt comes from Lifted our first ever global online youth event on November 15th, but it’s not too late for you to watch. Register and watch the replay for free by visiting elam.com/lifted.

Hear more from Sara by checking out these two episodes of the podcast.

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]]> Thank you for joining us for this bonus episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi. In this episode we’re sharing a very special message that our friend Sara shared at Lifted, a global online youth event. 

Join us to hear Sara share her testimony, experience of prison and persecution, and the truth that the Lord spoke to her in her darkest moments. We know you’ll find it encouraging.

This excerpt comes from Lifted our first ever global online youth event on November 15th, but it’s not too late for you to watch. Register and watch the replay for free by visiting elam.com/lifted.

Hear more from Sara by checking out these two episodes of the podcast.

Everybody Gets to Play: Samuel and Sara Neilsen - https://www.elam.com/podcast

A Follow Up Conversation with Sara - Life After Prison E2  -https://www.elam.com/podcast

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18302663 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 952 5 1 bonus false 35 Years of Elam: God’s Work in Iran and the Persian-Speaking Church 35 Years of Elam: God’s Work in Iran and the Persian-Speaking Church In this episode, we’re celebrating 35 years of ministry at Elam. By God’s grace we have seen the church in the Iran region grow and flourish, despite government opposition and persecution. Although Iranian Christians suffer for their faith, they are passionate in sharing the Word and love of Jesus Christ with those around them.

We at Elam are filled with gratitude for the role God has given us to play in His story for Iran, and we are joyful that we get to partner in that story with you.

To our faithful prayer partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done to uplift the church in Iran and beyond. God bless!

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]]> In this episode, we’re celebrating 35 years of ministry at Elam. By God’s grace we have seen the church in the Iran region grow and flourish, despite government opposition and persecution. Although Iranian Christians suffer for their faith, they are passionate in sharing the Word and love of Jesus Christ with those around them.

We at Elam are filled with gratitude for the role God has given us to play in His story for Iran, and we are joyful that we get to partner in that story with you.

To our faithful prayer partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done to uplift the church in Iran and beyond. God bless!

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18227887 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 2823 5 1 bonus false Chai Time: SEND HOPE BACK HOME Chai Time: SEND HOPE BACK HOME In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Chrissy and Joe get together to chat about conversations with David and Keyvan about the “Send Hope Back Home” initiative. Breaking down the three simple steps of the program, they reflect on the importance of evangelism, the joy of discipleship, and the hope of fellowship.

For more information about “Send Hope Back Home” and how you can be part of supporting Iranians in your as they minister to friends and family inside Iran, visit elam.com/send-hope. 

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Chrissy and Joe get together to chat about conversations with David and Keyvan about the “Send Hope Back Home” initiative. Breaking down the three simple steps of the program, they reflect on the importance of evangelism, the joy of discipleship, and the hope of fellowship.

For more information about “Send Hope Back Home” and how you can be part of supporting Iranians in your as they minister to friends and family inside Iran, visit elam.com/send-hope. 

Send a Bible and access Weekly Fellowship for free through the Kalameh app or visit https://www.kalameh.com/en

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18146216 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 1885 14 5 full false SEND HOPE: Gathering Believers, Establishing the Church SEND HOPE: Gathering Believers, Establishing the Church In the fourth episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step three of Send Hope Back Home: helping believers gather for fellowship. 

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share about the power of in-person fellowship. Despite the risks, Iranians long to gather together to worship, fellowship, and be discipled. Using Elam’s “Weekly Fellowship” resource, any believer can facilitate a small fellowship group and experience Christian life communally.

Discover how “Send Hope Back Home” could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

 

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]]> In the fourth episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step three of Send Hope Back Home: helping believers gather for fellowship. 

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share about the power of in-person fellowship. Despite the risks, Iranians long to gather together to worship, fellowship, and be discipled. Using Elam’s “Weekly Fellowship” resource, any believer can facilitate a small fellowship group and experience Christian life communally.

Discover how “Send Hope Back Home” could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

 

Send a Bible by accessing the Kalameh app https://www.kalameh.com/en

Find out more about the Safar discipleship journey at www.safar.org

The Weekly Fellowship resource is available for free on the Kalameh app and kalameh.com

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-18065828 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100 2516 14 4 full false SEND HOPE: Making Disciples, Laying Foundations SEND HOPE: Making Disciples, Laying Foundations In the third episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step two of Send Hope Back Home: discipling new believers.

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share the heart and mission behind the ‘Safar’ discipleship journey and how intentional healthy discipleship can transform not only individuals and their faith journeys, but entire regions.

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

Find out more and start your own discipleship journey at https://www.safar.org/ 

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]]> In the third episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step two of Send Hope Back Home: discipling new believers.

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share the heart and mission behind the ‘Safar’ discipleship journey and how intentional healthy discipleship can transform not only individuals and their faith journeys, but entire regions.

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

Find out more and start your own discipleship journey at https://www.safar.org/ 

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-17984796 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100 2493 14 3 full false SEND HOPE: Sending the Bible, Meeting the Need SEND HOPE: Sending the Bible, Meeting the Need In the second episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step one of Send Hope Back Home: sharing the Gospel.

 

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they discuss why Iranians are so desperate for the Bible despite the danger, and how the Word of God is transforming the nation.

 

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

 

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]]> In the second episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step one of Send Hope Back Home: sharing the Gospel.

 

Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they discuss why Iranians are so desperate for the Bible despite the danger, and how the Word of God is transforming the nation.

 

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

 

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-17907890 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100 2582 14 2 full false SEND HOPE BACK HOME: How 3 Steps Could Change a Region SEND HOPE BACK HOME: How 3 Steps Could Change a Region In this first episode of Send Hope Back Home, Chrissy sits down with Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, and Head of Training, Keyvan Separ, to reveal the vision behind this powerful initiative.

You’ll hear why this is a crucial moment for Iranians around the world to share the hope of Jesus with family and friends back home. David and Keyvan share moving testimonies — including Keyvan’s own transformation story — that show how ordinary believers are sparking change across Iran.

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

Download the Kalameh app or visit www.kalameh.com/en to arrange a secure delivery of the Bible to a loved one in Iran. (Click the chat icon in the corner to start a conversation with our team.)

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]]> In this first episode of Send Hope Back Home, Chrissy sits down with Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, and Head of Training, Keyvan Separ, to reveal the vision behind this powerful initiative.

You’ll hear why this is a crucial moment for Iranians around the world to share the hope of Jesus with family and friends back home. David and Keyvan share moving testimonies — including Keyvan’s own transformation story — that show how ordinary believers are sparking change across Iran.

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

Download the Kalameh app or visit www.kalameh.com/en to arrange a secure delivery of the Bible to a loved one in Iran. (Click the chat icon in the corner to start a conversation with our team.)

Discover Safar https://www.safar.org/

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-17828709 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100 2462 14 1 full false Light in the Darkness - The Iranian Church’s Response to Conflict Light in the Darkness - The Iranian Church’s Response to Conflict In this bonus episode, Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, shares how the Iranian church has been responding to the recent conflict with Israel.

You will hear encouraging stories and prayer needs for Iranian Christians at this critical time.

Join us in praying for Iran’s church using free prayer resources at www.elam.com/pray-for-iran and by signing up to our regular prayer updates at www.elam.com/subscribe.

To access free resources that will help your Iranian friends share the hope of the Gospel with loved ones still in Iran, visit www.elam.com/send-hope.

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]]> In this bonus episode, Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, shares how the Iranian church has been responding to the recent conflict with Israel.

You will hear encouraging stories and prayer needs for Iranian Christians at this critical time.

Join us in praying for Iran’s church using free prayer resources at www.elam.com/pray-for-iran and by signing up to our regular prayer updates at www.elam.com/subscribe.

To access free resources that will help your Iranian friends share the hope of the Gospel with loved ones still in Iran, visit www.elam.com/send-hope.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-17398758 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100 2094 13 1 bonus false Special update with Magda: 21 years of prayers answered Special update with Magda: 21 years of prayers answered In today’s episode, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Magda to hear a significant update to Magda’s story. She shares about a recent answer to prayer that has been 21 years in the making. To hear Magda’s full testimony, please go back to her episode from May 10th, “A Hard and Faithful Choice."
 
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]]> In today’s episode, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Magda to hear a significant update to Magda’s story. She shares about a recent answer to prayer that has been 21 years in the making. To hear Magda’s full testimony, please go back to her episode from May 10th, “A Hard and Faithful Choice."
 
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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15823495 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1471 Faithfulness, Trust, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persecution, Iran, Persian, Farsi, Farsi bible, 12 6 bonus false Chai Time: Everyone Gets to Play Chai Time: Everyone Gets to Play In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer, Chrissy and Dara Lynn get together to chat about conversations with David, Bahar, Samuel and Sara, and Shahrokh. They discuss how God is using ordinary, even unlikely, people to impact the church in extraordinary ways. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer, Chrissy and Dara Lynn get together to chat about conversations with David, Bahar, Samuel and Sara, and Shahrokh. They discuss how God is using ordinary, even unlikely, people to impact the church in extraordinary ways. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. 

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15741085 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1927 Elam, Elam ministries, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persian church, Farsi, Faithfulness, Jesus, Persecution, Iran, Trust, Gospel, Testimonies, 12 5 full false Everyone Gets to Play: Shahrokh Everyone Gets to Play: Shahrokh In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn chat with Shahrokh, continuing the ongoing conversation about how everyone, even the most unlikely person, has a part to play in the growth of the church. In this fourth episode of our series, “Everyone Gets to Play,” they discuss how Christian Afghans are having an unexpected impact on the Persian-speaking church.

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]]> In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn chat with Shahrokh, continuing the ongoing conversation about how everyone, even the most unlikely person, has a part to play in the growth of the church. In this fourth episode of our series, “Everyone Gets to Play,” they discuss how Christian Afghans are having an unexpected impact on the Persian-speaking church.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15667588 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100 2117 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, Afghanistan, Afghanestan, Afghan 12 4 full false Everyone Gets to Play: Samuel and Sara Nielsen Everyone Gets to Play: Samuel and Sara Nielsen In today’s episode, Chrissy chats with Samuel and Sara Nielsen to continue the conversation about our latest series  “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this third episode of the series, we talk about how God is moving in the hearts of Persian-speaking teenagers. More and more young people in the Iran region are experiencing life transformation through Christ and they are increasingly excited to tell their friends and family what God is doing, furthering the growth of the church.

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]]> In today’s episode, Chrissy chats with Samuel and Sara Nielsen to continue the conversation about our latest series  “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this third episode of the series, we talk about how God is moving in the hearts of Persian-speaking teenagers. More and more young people in the Iran region are experiencing life transformation through Christ and they are increasingly excited to tell their friends and family what God is doing, furthering the growth of the church.

 For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15593556 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2524 Faithfulness, Trust, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persecution, Iran, Persian, Farsi, Farsi bible, 12 3 full false Everyone Gets to Play: Bahar Shahabi Everyone Gets to Play: Bahar Shahabi In today’s episode, Jennifer and Chrissy have a conversation with Bahar Shahabi, to talk further about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this second episode of the series, we discuss how as Persian-speaking women meet Jesus, their passion for sharing Him with others is having a significant impact on the growth of the church.

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]]> In today’s episode, Jennifer and Chrissy have a conversation with Bahar Shahabi, to talk further about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this second episode of the series, we discuss how as Persian-speaking women meet Jesus, their passion for sharing Him with others is having a significant impact on the growth of the church.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-15519051 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2700 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, Women, Samaritan woman, John 4, 12 2 full false Everyone Gets to Play: David Yeghnazar Everyone Gets to Play: David Yeghnazar In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jennifer have a conversation with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this first episode of the series, they discuss how, in God’s kingdom, everyone has a part to play and often the most unlikely people are helping to grow the church in remarkable ways.

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]]> In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jennifer have a conversation with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this first episode of the series, they discuss how, in God’s kingdom, everyone has a part to play and often the most unlikely people are helping to grow the church in remarkable ways.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15439937 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1729 Stories, Iran, church, ordinary people, impact ,God’s kingdom, fives loaves and fishes, Elam, Elam Ministries, Persia, persian church, Iran church, 12 1 full false Chai Time: Stories from the Iranian Church Chai Time: Stories from the Iranian Church In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer and Dara Lynn get together to chat about compelling conversations with Magda, Kenneth, Amir, and Tom. They discuss what it looks like when people say yes to Jesus, despite difficult consequences - and how stories like these can encourage the wider church. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer and Dara Lynn get together to chat about compelling conversations with Magda, Kenneth, Amir, and Tom. They discuss what it looks like when people say yes to Jesus, despite difficult consequences - and how stories like these can encourage the wider church. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-15347498 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1716 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 11 6 full false Jesus Crosses Cultures, How do We? Jesus Crosses Cultures, How do We? In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jenn chat with Kenneth Kuhn, the leader of Elam’s Europe team. Kenneth shares about his journey into ministry from growing up in Denmark as the son of a pastor to becoming one himself, as well as his experience of working with Iranian and Afghan refugees in Europe.

Throughout his story, Kenneth gives helpful insights into the challenges of cross-cultural ministry and how churches can overcome them. He also shares the moving testimony of a woman who suffered for following Christ in her home country but stood firm in her faith and is now in a thriving church community in Europe.

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]]> In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jenn chat with Kenneth Kuhn, the leader of Elam’s Europe team. Kenneth shares about his journey into ministry from growing up in Denmark as the son of a pastor to becoming one himself, as well as his experience of working with Iranian and Afghan refugees in Europe.

Throughout his story, Kenneth gives helpful insights into the challenges of cross-cultural ministry and how churches can overcome them. He also shares the moving testimony of a woman who suffered for following Christ in her home country but stood firm in her faith and is now in a thriving church community in Europe.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15288618 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2200 Elam, Elam ministries, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persian church, Farsi, Faithfulness, Jesus, Persecution, Iran, Trust, Gospel, Testimonies, refugee, 11 5 full false Life as an Iranian Christian Refugee Life as an Iranian Christian Refugee In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn have a conversation with Amir, a young Iranian man currently living in North America. Amir shares about his experience of growing up in a Christian family in Iran, becoming a refugee in Turkey for 9 years, and finally, being resettled in Canada. 

Amir’s story gives helpful insight into what life as a refugee, particularly a Christian refugee, can look like. His story includes the challenges and the unexpected possibilities of being a refugee, all of which are part of how the Lord brought Amir back to Himself. Amir also shares how the Lord has called him into business and he is eager to see how he can use his work to benefit God’s church.

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]]> In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn have a conversation with Amir, a young Iranian man currently living in North America. Amir shares about his experience of growing up in a Christian family in Iran, becoming a refugee in Turkey for 9 years, and finally, being resettled in Canada. 

Amir’s story gives helpful insight into what life as a refugee, particularly a Christian refugee, can look like. His story includes the challenges and the unexpected possibilities of being a refugee, all of which are part of how the Lord brought Amir back to Himself. Amir also shares how the Lord has called him into business and he is eager to see how he can use his work to benefit God’s church.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-15204831 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2391 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, refugee, work, asylum, 11 4 full false Iran's Church: A Centuries-Old Story Iran's Church: A Centuries-Old Story In today’s episode, Chrissy and Hannah have a conversation with our resident historian Tom Hawksley on the story of Iran’s church through the ages. They also explore why so many Iranians are responding to the Gospel in recent decades.

Tom, a British missionary, has served the Iranian church for 40 years alongside his Iranian wife Mojdeh, who serves in women’s ministry to Persian-speaking women. If you’d like more background on Tom and Mojdeh, you can hear their testimonies in past episodes of Jesus Speaks Farsi. You can find Tom’s story "here" and Mojdeh’s "here".

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]]> In today’s episode, Chrissy and Hannah have a conversation with our resident historian Tom Hawksley on the story of Iran’s church through the ages. They also explore why so many Iranians are responding to the Gospel in recent decades.

Tom, a British missionary, has served the Iranian church for 40 years alongside his Iranian wife Mojdeh, who serves in women’s ministry to Persian-speaking women. If you’d like more background on Tom and Mojdeh, you can hear their testimonies in past episodes of Jesus Speaks Farsi. You can find Tom’s story "here" and Mojdeh’s "here".

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15128987 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2130 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 11 3 full false A Hard and Faithful Choice: A Conversation with Magda A Hard and Faithful Choice: A Conversation with Magda As we kickstart the podcast back into a new season, this first episode features a conversation with Magda, an Iranian woman who works in ministry to Persian-speaking women.
From all the stories we’ve shared on this podcast, we know that persecution is a very real threat for Christians inside Iran, but we can mistakenly think that that only means the threat of prison and arrest. Today, we’ll hear how Magda, who’s never been arrested or imprisoned for her faith, had a life-changing experience with persecution, ultimately leading her to make an unimaginably heartbreaking decision.

 One note: This episode does touch on domestic abuse as well as detailing a difficult decision involving a child. So, you may want to listen without children nearby.

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]]> As we kickstart the podcast back into a new season, this first episode features a conversation with Magda, an Iranian woman who works in ministry to Persian-speaking women.
From all the stories we’ve shared on this podcast, we know that persecution is a very real threat for Christians inside Iran, but we can mistakenly think that that only means the threat of prison and arrest. Today, we’ll hear how Magda, who’s never been arrested or imprisoned for her faith, had a life-changing experience with persecution, ultimately leading her to make an unimaginably heartbreaking decision.

 One note: This episode does touch on domestic abuse as well as detailing a difficult decision involving a child. So, you may want to listen without children nearby.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15044558 Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2615 Elam, Elam ministries, Women’s ministry, Faithfulness, Persian church, Farsi, Faithfulness, Jesus, Persecution, Iran, Trust, Gospel, Testimonies, Motherhood, Marriage, 11 2 full false Bonus Episode: We are back! Bonus Episode: We are back! Welcome back to Jesus Speaks Farsi! We've got lots of new stories and conversations from the Iranian church that we're excited to share with you.

Today Jenn, Dara Lynn and our new host Chrissy have a chat about what's coming up on Jesus Speaks Farsi in the next few weeks.

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]]> Welcome back to Jesus Speaks Farsi! We've got lots of new stories and conversations from the Iranian church that we're excited to share with you.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-15002790 Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 436 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 11 1 bonus false Chai Time: Many Threads/One Tapestry E4 Chai Time: Many Threads/One Tapestry E4 In this episode of Chai Time, we’re wrapping up our last series of 2023, “Many Threads, One Tapestry.” Jennifer and Dara Lynn have a conversation about what it means for our individual stories of meeting and following Christ to be a part of the larger story that God is writing for His church.

So, pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode of Chai Time, we’re wrapping up our last series of 2023, “Many Threads, One Tapestry.” Jennifer and Dara Lynn have a conversation about what it means for our individual stories of meeting and following Christ to be a part of the larger story that God is writing for His church.

So, pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-14148091 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1418 Iran, Iranian believers, church in Iran, story, our stories, larger story, God’s story, church, global church 10 4 full false Hessam: From Troubled Young Man to Wise Church Teacher - Many Threads/One Tapestry E3 Hessam: From Troubled Young Man to Wise Church Teacher - Many Threads/One Tapestry E3 In this third episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Hannah has a conversation with Hessam, a well-respected pastor and teacher in the Iranian church who has been a follower of Jesus for 40 years. Years after his life was transformed by the Gospel, Hessam continues to train and equip the next generation of leaders in the Iranian church.
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]]> In this third episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Hannah has a conversation with Hessam, a well-respected pastor and teacher in the Iranian church who has been a follower of Jesus for 40 years. Years after his life was transformed by the Gospel, Hessam continues to train and equip the next generation of leaders in the Iranian church.
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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-14063942 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3713 teachers, training leaders, wisdom, faithfulness, God’s faithfulness, life transformation, Iran region, Iran’s church, Iranian believers, Iran, faith, Persian church, Middle East, Iranian Christians, 10 3 full false Darya: Finding Christ Across Two Cultures - Many Threads/One Tapestry E2 Darya: Finding Christ Across Two Cultures - Many Threads/One Tapestry E2 In this second episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Darya, a German/Iranian worship leader whose songwriting and worship ministry has had a significant impact on the Iranian church in recent years. She shares about God’s restoration of her family, what living and ministering across two cultures is like, and why Iranians value their freedom to worship through song so highly.

To hear Darya’s music, you can find her on Spotify under her name Darya and on YouTube at Darya Music.

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]]> In this second episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Darya, a German/Iranian worship leader whose songwriting and worship ministry has had a significant impact on the Iranian church in recent years. She shares about God’s restoration of her family, what living and ministering across two cultures is like, and why Iranians value their freedom to worship through song so highly.

To hear Darya’s music, you can find her on Spotify under her name Darya and on YouTube at Darya Music.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13983543 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2440 worship, worship music, Persian worship music, worship leader, German worship leader, leading worship, Iran region, Iran’s church, Iranian believers, Iran, Germany, calling, Time for worship, Timeforworship, 10 2 full false Dani: Growing up Christian inside Iran - Many Threads/One Tapestry E1 Dani: Growing up Christian inside Iran - Many Threads/One Tapestry E1 In this first episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Dara Lynn and Jennifer chat with Dani, a young Iranian man whose unique story includes growing up in a Christian family inside Iran. He also shares about his mother's work as a Bible translator, his miraculous escape from Iran as a teenager, meeting his wife Niloofar, and working in ministry full-time with her today.

Dani’s story highlights how each of our unique stories of coming to Christ are all part of the larger story God is writing for His Church.

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]]> In this first episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Dara Lynn and Jennifer chat with Dani, a young Iranian man whose unique story includes growing up in a Christian family inside Iran. He also shares about his mother's work as a Bible translator, his miraculous escape from Iran as a teenager, meeting his wife Niloofar, and working in ministry full-time with her today.

Dani’s story highlights how each of our unique stories of coming to Christ are all part of the larger story God is writing for His Church.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13895897 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2477 Elam Ministries, Elam, Christianity inside Iran, Jesus in Iran, leaving Iran, God’s big story, Bible translator, full-time ministry, Iran region, Iran’s church, Iranian believers, 10 1 full false Chai Time: Church planting in the Iran region - Planting Churches E4 Chai Time: Church planting in the Iran region - Planting Churches E4 In this episode of Chai Time, we’re wrapping up our most recent series, “Church planting in the Iran region.” Joe, Jennifer and Dara Lynn have a conversation about what planting a church in the Iran region looks like as well as how that differs from our Western understanding of church planting. So, pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode of Chai Time, we’re wrapping up our most recent series, “Church planting in the Iran region.” Joe, Jennifer and Dara Lynn have a conversation about what planting a church in the Iran region looks like as well as how that differs from our Western understanding of church planting. So, pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13814173 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2821 9 4 full false Kevyan: From Teenage Convert to Helping Train Church Planters - Planting Churches E3 Kevyan: From Teenage Convert to Helping Train Church Planters - Planting Churches E3 In this third episode of our “Planting churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Dara Lynn talks with Keyvan, an Iranian man who came to faith as a teenager and now plays a significant role in helping train church planters in the Iranian church. If you’ve ever wondered how church planting works in the Iran region or how church planters become church planters, this is the episode for you.

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]]> In this third episode of our “Planting churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Dara Lynn talks with Keyvan, an Iranian man who came to faith as a teenager and now plays a significant role in helping train church planters in the Iranian church. If you’ve ever wondered how church planting works in the Iran region or how church planters become church planters, this is the episode for you.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13722558 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2845 leadership training, leaders, training courses, church planting training, church planter, church planting, local church, church ministry, Iran region, Iran’s church, Iranian believers, evangelists, 9 3 full false Samuel: from Argentina to ministry in Iran - Planting Churches E2 Samuel: from Argentina to ministry in Iran - Planting Churches E2 In this second episode of our “Planting churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Joe talks with Samuel, an Argentinian pastor and evangelist, about God’s calling him to minister to people across the world from his home country, specifically in Iran. His unique church-planting story includes smuggling Bibles into a closed country, meeting and marrying his Iranian wife Sara, and serving as a senior leader in the Iranian church movement.

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]]> In this second episode of our “Planting churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Joe talks with Samuel, an Argentinian pastor and evangelist, about God’s calling him to minister to people across the world from his home country, specifically in Iran. His unique church-planting story includes smuggling Bibles into a closed country, meeting and marrying his Iranian wife Sara, and serving as a senior leader in the Iranian church movement.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-13632761 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2909 church planter, church planting, local church, church ministry, Iran region, Iran’s church, Iranian believers, Argentina, discipleship, calling, 9 2 full false Kambiz: From Iranian soldier to church planter - Planting Churches E1 Kambiz: From Iranian soldier to church planter - Planting Churches E1 In this first episode of our “Planting Churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Joe talks with Kambiz about his story of encountering Jesus as a young soldier in the Iranian army and ultimately becoming a prolific church planter in the Iranian church. In this conversation, Kambiz shares his on-the-ground experience of what planting Persian-speaking churches in the Iran region actually looks like.

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]]> In this first episode of our “Planting Churches in Iran and Beyond” series, Joe talks with Kambiz about his story of encountering Jesus as a young soldier in the Iranian army and ultimately becoming a prolific church planter in the Iranian church. In this conversation, Kambiz shares his on-the-ground experience of what planting Persian-speaking churches in the Iran region actually looks like.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13541363 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 4550 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 9 1 full false Lessons from Iran's Church Lessons from Iran's Church In this episode, Joe sits down with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about the recent growth of the Iran church and the lessons the global church can learn from what God is doing among Iranian Christians today. They also share compelling testimonies of ordinary Iranians being transformed by the Gospel and going on to impact the Iran region through evangelism, discipleship and church planting.

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]]> In this episode, Joe sits down with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about the recent growth of the Iran church and the lessons the global church can learn from what God is doing among Iranian Christians today. They also share compelling testimonies of ordinary Iranians being transformed by the Gospel and going on to impact the Iran region through evangelism, discipleship and church planting.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast David Yaghnazar Buzzsprout-13468772 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 4441 Iran, Elam, Elam ministries, church movement, Gospel, martyrs, prayer, God's story, Jesus, faithfulness, life change, life transformation, revival, global church 5 1 bonus false Chai Time - Life After Prison E4 Chai Time - Life After Prison E4 In this episode, we’re wrapping up our most recent series, “Life After Prison.” Joe, Jennifer and Dara Lynn get together to chat about this series’ conversations with Anahita, Ladan and Sara. They talk about what it means or doesn’t mean, to be “on fire” for Jesus, how being young (in life or in faith) doesn’t exclude believers from the call to ministry, and how persecution is never the end of the story. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

 To hear Anahita, Ladan and Sara’s persecution stories, check out episode two and three from our Persecution series and episode 4 of our Women In Iran series.

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up our most recent series, “Life After Prison.” Joe, Jennifer and Dara Lynn get together to chat about this series’ conversations with Anahita, Ladan and Sara. They talk about what it means or doesn’t mean, to be “on fire” for Jesus, how being young (in life or in faith) doesn’t exclude believers from the call to ministry, and how persecution is never the end of the story. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

 To hear Anahita, Ladan and Sara’s persecution stories, check out episode two and three from our Persecution series and episode 4 of our Women In Iran series.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13388527 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 2804 8 4 full false A Follow up Conversation with Ladan - Life After Prison E3 A Follow up Conversation with Ladan - Life After Prison E3 As part of our series on Life after Prison, this episode includes a conversation with Ladan, a senior leader in the Iranian church who ministers to Iranian women in the Iran region. In this episode, Dara Lynn and Jenn talk with Ladan about how her experience of being in prison for her faith and how she learned what it meant to fully trust God in an incredibly challenging time.   Ladan’s story highlights how her experience of being in prison for her faith became a dividing line for her between the first part of her life before prison and her life after. 

To hear Ladan’s testimony in our earlier series, “Persecution,” episode 2, please visit Jesus Speaks Farsi at your favorite podcast platform. 

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]]> As part of our series on Life after Prison, this episode includes a conversation with Ladan, a senior leader in the Iranian church who ministers to Iranian women in the Iran region. In this episode, Dara Lynn and Jenn talk with Ladan about how her experience of being in prison for her faith and how she learned what it meant to fully trust God in an incredibly challenging time.   Ladan’s story highlights how her experience of being in prison for her faith became a dividing line for her between the first part of her life before prison and her life after. 

To hear Ladan’s testimony in our earlier series, “Persecution,” episode 2, please visit Jesus Speaks Farsi at your favorite podcast platform. 

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13285327 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2424 Faithfulness, Trust, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persecution, Iran, Persian, Farsi, Farsi bible, 8 3 full false A Follow up Conversation with Sara - Life After Prison E2 A Follow up Conversation with Sara - Life After Prison E2 As part of our series on Life after Prison, this episode includes a conversation with Sara, a senior leader in the Iranian church who works directly with Persian-speaking youth. Sara’s story highlights how God turns difficult seasons into blessing and beauty from ashes. She also shares about her recent experience of losing her father and how that hard experience is also stretching her understanding of faith and life with God, both here and beyond.
To hear Sara’s testimony in our earlier series, Women in Iran, episode 4, please visit Jesus Speaks Farsi on your favourite podcast platform.

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]]> As part of our series on Life after Prison, this episode includes a conversation with Sara, a senior leader in the Iranian church who works directly with Persian-speaking youth. Sara’s story highlights how God turns difficult seasons into blessing and beauty from ashes. She also shares about her recent experience of losing her father and how that hard experience is also stretching her understanding of faith and life with God, both here and beyond.
To hear Sara’s testimony in our earlier series, Women in Iran, episode 4, please visit Jesus Speaks Farsi on your favourite podcast platform.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Buzzsprout-13193615 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3014 Elam, Elam ministries, Women’s ministry, God’s promises, Persian church, Farsi, Faithfulness, Jesus, Persecution, Iran, Trust, Gospel, Testimonies, 8 2 full false A Follow Up Conversation with Anahita - Life After Prison E1 A Follow Up Conversation with Anahita - Life After Prison E1 In this season, we’re catching up with a few of our Iranian friends about what life and faith have looked like after their very personal experiences with persecution.
Today, Dara Lynn is joined by Anahita, a senior church leader in the Iranian church who serves in the Middle East alongside her husband Matthew. In this episode, we’ll hear about how the time she spent in prison shaped her faith going forward and how God has used that experience to bless others in similar circumstances. 

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]]> In this season, we’re catching up with a few of our Iranian friends about what life and faith have looked like after their very personal experiences with persecution.
Today, Dara Lynn is joined by Anahita, a senior church leader in the Iranian church who serves in the Middle East alongside her husband Matthew. In this episode, we’ll hear about how the time she spent in prison shaped her faith going forward and how God has used that experience to bless others in similar circumstances. 

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So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up our most recent series, “Pray, Give, Go, Stay.” Joe, Jennifer and Dara Lynn spend some time talking about the implications of each of these opportunities to engage with the global church. They also share how their own imaginations were stirred as they talked with friends of the Iranian church about what it can look like to participate in the story God is writing for the church today.
So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-13007508 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3010 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, prayer, 7 6 full false Engaging in Faithful Staying with Neil and Celeste Rogers - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E4 Engaging in Faithful Staying with Neil and Celeste Rogers - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E4 As part of our Pray, Give, Go, Stay series, Neil and Celeste Rogers share their experience ministering to refugees within their own community in rural Texas. They encourage those looking for ways to reach the nations to simply look in their own backyards. The opportunities for mission work among Afghan and Iranian refugees where we all live only continue to grow.

One note: In this episode, Joe mentioned sharing available resources for ministry to refugees. If you’re in the US, we suggest connecting with Neil for information on reaching out to Afghans and Iranians in your community. You can contact him at wneilrogers@gmail.com. If you’re in the UK or Europe, you can email contact@elam.com for more info on how to reach out to Afghans and Iranians in your locality.

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]]> As part of our Pray, Give, Go, Stay series, Neil and Celeste Rogers share their experience ministering to refugees within their own community in rural Texas. They encourage those looking for ways to reach the nations to simply look in their own backyards. The opportunities for mission work among Afghan and Iranian refugees where we all live only continue to grow.

One note: In this episode, Joe mentioned sharing available resources for ministry to refugees. If you’re in the US, we suggest connecting with Neil for information on reaching out to Afghans and Iranians in your community. You can contact him at wneilrogers@gmail.com. If you’re in the UK or Europe, you can email contact@elam.com for more info on how to reach out to Afghans and Iranians in your locality.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Neil and Celeste Rodgers Buzzsprout-12965612 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3822 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 7 4 full false Engaging in Courageous Going with Tom Hawksley - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E3 Engaging in Courageous Going with Tom Hawksley - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E3 As we continue our series on how to effectively engage with the global Church through praying, giving, going, and staying, this third episode focuses on what it can look like to courageously go.

Today, Joe and Jennifer are joined by Tom Hawksley, a Brit who has spent his adult life in ministry, particularly with the church in Iran. He shares about his unconventional way of learning Farsi, how he met his Iranian wife, and what Mark 16:15 means when Jesus says “Go and Tell.”

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]]> As we continue our series on how to effectively engage with the global Church through praying, giving, going, and staying, this third episode focuses on what it can look like to courageously go.

Today, Joe and Jennifer are joined by Tom Hawksley, a Brit who has spent his adult life in ministry, particularly with the church in Iran. He shares about his unconventional way of learning Farsi, how he met his Iranian wife, and what Mark 16:15 means when Jesus says “Go and Tell.”

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12880503 Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 4064 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 7 3 full false Engaging in Impactful Giving with Mark Howard - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E2 Engaging in Impactful Giving with Mark Howard - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E2 As we continue our series on how to effectively engage with the global church through praying, giving, going, and staying, this second episode focuses on the personal and wider impact of obedient giving.

Today, Dara Lynn and Jennifer are joined by Mark Howard, a non-profit development director with a pastor’s heart. He shares with us the impact obedient giving can have in the life of a believer as well as in the life of the global church. Mark also talks about his personal experience with the Persian-speaking church and how the ministry God has currently called him to is very different than the one he envisioned.

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]]> As we continue our series on how to effectively engage with the global church through praying, giving, going, and staying, this second episode focuses on the personal and wider impact of obedient giving.

Today, Dara Lynn and Jennifer are joined by Mark Howard, a non-profit development director with a pastor’s heart. He shares with us the impact obedient giving can have in the life of a believer as well as in the life of the global church. Mark also talks about his personal experience with the Persian-speaking church and how the ministry God has currently called him to is very different than the one he envisioned.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12728173 Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1884 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, donation, giving, charity, 7 2 full false Engaging in Effective Prayer with Louise Yeghnazar - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E1 Engaging in Effective Prayer with Louise Yeghnazar - Pray, Give, Go, Stay E1 In this season of Jesus Speaks Farsi, we’ll be talking to friends whose lives have been deeply impacted and shaped by the story of Iran’s church – even though they’re all from the West. Our hope is that in hearing their stories on how they’ve become involved, your imagination would also be stirred for ways the Lord might have you become more deeply connected to what God is doing in the global church.

In this episode, our focus is on what it can look like to participate in prayer with the global church. Joe and Dara Lynn talk with Louise Yeghnazar about the journey she’s been on with the Iranian church and what she’s learned about prayer from that experience. Louise shares personal stories of her own prayer life that we know you’ll be encouraged by.

Louise also shares about her work with the prayer ministry, 24-7 Prayer. If you’re interested in the significant work they are doing, please visit, 24-7prayer.com.

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]]> In this season of Jesus Speaks Farsi, we’ll be talking to friends whose lives have been deeply impacted and shaped by the story of Iran’s church – even though they’re all from the West. Our hope is that in hearing their stories on how they’ve become involved, your imagination would also be stirred for ways the Lord might have you become more deeply connected to what God is doing in the global church.

In this episode, our focus is on what it can look like to participate in prayer with the global church. Joe and Dara Lynn talk with Louise Yeghnazar about the journey she’s been on with the Iranian church and what she’s learned about prayer from that experience. Louise shares personal stories of her own prayer life that we know you’ll be encouraged by.

Louise also shares about her work with the prayer ministry, 24-7 Prayer. If you’re interested in the significant work they are doing, please visit, 24-7prayer.com.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12695449 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3941 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 24-7 prayer 7 1 full false Learning to Fly (aired previously) - Bonus Episode Learning to Fly (aired previously) - Bonus Episode This Good Friday, we wanted to share our friend Bahar’s story with you again. Her story is featured in our earlier series on Women in Iran, so if you haven’t already, we hope you’ll go back and listen to these incredible Iranian women share their experiences of meeting Jesus.
In this episode, Bahar shares her story of growing up as an Iranian woman, which includes her experience of significant discrimination by men in her home country of Iran. When Bahar learned that a Man named Jesus Christ had valued her enough to die for her, she was amazed. Bahar shares about the freedom Jesus brought to her life and the impact she’s seen Him have on many others’ lives since.   

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]]> This Good Friday, we wanted to share our friend Bahar’s story with you again. Her story is featured in our earlier series on Women in Iran, so if you haven’t already, we hope you’ll go back and listen to these incredible Iranian women share their experiences of meeting Jesus.
In this episode, Bahar shares her story of growing up as an Iranian woman, which includes her experience of significant discrimination by men in her home country of Iran. When Bahar learned that a Man named Jesus Christ had valued her enough to die for her, she was amazed. Bahar shares about the freedom Jesus brought to her life and the impact she’s seen Him have on many others’ lives since.   

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12606714 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2813 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 5 8 bonus false A Stranger, the Scriptures and a New Start - Bonus Episode A Stranger, the Scriptures and a New Start - Bonus Episode In this bonus episode, we're marking the twentieth anniversary of the modern Farsi translation of the New Testament. 2.5 million copies later, stories of life transformation like the one we share in this episode are happening every day in the Iran region.
In this episode, Joe sits down for a conversation with Rasool, an Iranian Christian whose life was changed dramatically after receiving a New Testament. Rasool shares how, after a difficult childhood and a desperate season in early adulthood, a stranger reached out to him online to tell him that God loved him. Not long after, he received not one, but two New Testaments, which began a trajectory that ultimately led him to place his faith in Jesus. Rasool is now involved in full-time ministry and is happily married with a young son.
 
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]]> In this bonus episode, we're marking the twentieth anniversary of the modern Farsi translation of the New Testament. 2.5 million copies later, stories of life transformation like the one we share in this episode are happening every day in the Iran region.
In this episode, Joe sits down for a conversation with Rasool, an Iranian Christian whose life was changed dramatically after receiving a New Testament. Rasool shares how, after a difficult childhood and a desperate season in early adulthood, a stranger reached out to him online to tell him that God loved him. Not long after, he received not one, but two New Testaments, which began a trajectory that ultimately led him to place his faith in Jesus. Rasool is now involved in full-time ministry and is happily married with a young son.
 
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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12459766 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3274 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Farsi Bible, 5 7 bonus false Chai Time - Encounters with Jesus E6 Chai Time - Encounters with Jesus E6 In this episode, we’re wrapping up our Encounters with Jesus series. Jennifer, Joe and Dara Lynn get together at Jennifer’s farm to discuss the conversations in this series about what it can look like to encounter Jesus and the difference that made in each of our guests’ lives. Sharing their own personal experiences of spiritual encounters, our co-hosts find a lot to talk about in this Chai time. So, bring your cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> In this episode, we’re wrapping up our Encounters with Jesus series. Jennifer, Joe and Dara Lynn get together at Jennifer’s farm to discuss the conversations in this series about what it can look like to encounter Jesus and the difference that made in each of our guests’ lives. Sharing their own personal experiences of spiritual encounters, our co-hosts find a lot to talk about in this Chai time. So, bring your cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12366690 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3648 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 6 6 full false Recovering the Supernatural - Encounters with Jesus E5 Recovering the Supernatural - Encounters with Jesus E5 David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, shares how God is moving supernaturally in Iran’s church today.

This episode is a recording of a 30-minute message David gave at the 2022 Lausanne conference in Asia titled “Recovering the Supernatural.”
In his message, David explains how Jesus is presenting Himself alive today in the

Iranian church through His Word and through supernatural visions and dreams. We believe including this message is a great way to pull together all we’ve heard so far in our series on Encounters with Jesus.

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]]> David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, shares how God is moving supernaturally in Iran’s church today.

This episode is a recording of a 30-minute message David gave at the 2022 Lausanne conference in Asia titled “Recovering the Supernatural.”
In his message, David explains how Jesus is presenting Himself alive today in the

Iranian church through His Word and through supernatural visions and dreams. We believe including this message is a great way to pull together all we’ve heard so far in our series on Encounters with Jesus.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12273349 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1872 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, encounter 6 5 full false God Broke Me Out - Encounters with Jesus E4 God Broke Me Out - Encounters with Jesus E4 In this episode, Joe is joined by fellow podcast teammate Moread, who handles the design and publishing for Jesus Speaks Farsi.

We love having Moread on the team and we’re so grateful for his insight and first-hand experience of Persian culture. Born and raised in Iran, Moread left the country as an adult and has since become a follower of Jesus. Today, Moread is passionate about sharing the story of what God is doing in his beloved homeland. 

In this episode, we’ll hear his story of encountering God while still a professing atheist. Moread had forsaken all religion after turning his back on Islam until a follower of Jesus he’d never met before told him things about his life no one else knew.

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]]> In this episode, Joe is joined by fellow podcast teammate Moread, who handles the design and publishing for Jesus Speaks Farsi.

We love having Moread on the team and we’re so grateful for his insight and first-hand experience of Persian culture. Born and raised in Iran, Moread left the country as an adult and has since become a follower of Jesus. Today, Moread is passionate about sharing the story of what God is doing in his beloved homeland. 

In this episode, we’ll hear his story of encountering God while still a professing atheist. Moread had forsaken all religion after turning his back on Islam until a follower of Jesus he’d never met before told him things about his life no one else knew.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12169907 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3651 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, atheist, 6 4 full false My Key to Encountering God - Encounters with Jesus E3 My Key to Encountering God - Encounters with Jesus E3 In our third episode of the Encounters with Jesus series, Dara Lynn and Jen will be speaking with an Iranian woman who leads worship for thousands of Farsi speakers and encounters God’s presence in more ways than just worship music.
Niloofar grew up in Iran in a nominally Muslim home where being a daughter was less valuable than being a son. When her parents became believers through a television program, Niloofar was sceptical. But, after seeing the transformation in their lives, she soon accepted Jesus into her own life. 
Early in her faith, worship music was especially important to Niloofar, having not been allowed to sing in her former life as a Muslim.

 Encountering Jesus through worship gave her hope after the grief of leaving Iran and has continued to take her on a unique spiritual journey as her faith has grown.

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]]> In our third episode of the Encounters with Jesus series, Dara Lynn and Jen will be speaking with an Iranian woman who leads worship for thousands of Farsi speakers and encounters God’s presence in more ways than just worship music.
Niloofar grew up in Iran in a nominally Muslim home where being a daughter was less valuable than being a son. When her parents became believers through a television program, Niloofar was sceptical. But, after seeing the transformation in their lives, she soon accepted Jesus into her own life. 
Early in her faith, worship music was especially important to Niloofar, having not been allowed to sing in her former life as a Muslim.

 Encountering Jesus through worship gave her hope after the grief of leaving Iran and has continued to take her on a unique spiritual journey as her faith has grown.

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]]> https://www.elam.com/podcast Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-12084543 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3609 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women, Worship, Worship Leader, 6 3 full false An Element of Mystery - Encounters with Jesus E2 An Element of Mystery - Encounters with Jesus E2 There are a lot of encouraging stories of people from a Muslim background encountering Jesus in the Iran region, and many of us in the West may be asking the question, “Why isn’t God doing that in my church?” In our second episode of the Encountering Jesus series, Joe speaks with Afshin, a noted Old Testament scholar and teacher (Afshin is also featured in the Scriptures in Iran season, episode 3). He holds a PhD in biblical studies from a Western seminary and has seen God move in miraculous ways in his life. We’ll hear from Afshin about experiencing God for ourselves and the tension of explaining the mysteries of Jesus to a Western world that often requires logical answers.

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]]> There are a lot of encouraging stories of people from a Muslim background encountering Jesus in the Iran region, and many of us in the West may be asking the question, “Why isn’t God doing that in my church?” In our second episode of the Encountering Jesus series, Joe speaks with Afshin, a noted Old Testament scholar and teacher (Afshin is also featured in the Scriptures in Iran season, episode 3). He holds a PhD in biblical studies from a Western seminary and has seen God move in miraculous ways in his life. We’ll hear from Afshin about experiencing God for ourselves and the tension of explaining the mysteries of Jesus to a Western world that often requires logical answers.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11986179 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 4024 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, encounters, 6 2 full false Face to Face with Jesus - Encounters with Jesus E1 Face to Face with Jesus - Encounters with Jesus E1 In our first episode of the Encounters with Jesus series Joe will be speaking with an Iranian woman who spoke with Jesus face to face through a dream.

Asrin is from a Kurdish family who are typically hated by the government in Iran. After a terrifying experience as a teenager because of her ethnicity, she wanted to join the Kurdish Militia and fight for justice against the Iranian government but an encounter with Jesus led her to join a different fight.
 
Asrin shares with us about the moments she’s spent with Jesus and how it led to a transformation in her heart with love for all people despite their ethnicity, race or religion.

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]]> In our first episode of the Encounters with Jesus series Joe will be speaking with an Iranian woman who spoke with Jesus face to face through a dream.

Asrin is from a Kurdish family who are typically hated by the government in Iran. After a terrifying experience as a teenager because of her ethnicity, she wanted to join the Kurdish Militia and fight for justice against the Iranian government but an encounter with Jesus led her to join a different fight.
 
Asrin shares with us about the moments she’s spent with Jesus and how it led to a transformation in her heart with love for all people despite their ethnicity, race or religion.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11903620 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 3267 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Revolution, Encounterwithjesus, 6 1 full false One-year Anniversary 2022 One-year Anniversary 2022 A short conversation with Dara Lynn and Joe to celebrate one year of Jesus Speaks Farsi. They'll discuss current events in Iran, recap the past year of episodes and let you know what we have to look forward to in 2023 on the podcast.

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]]> A short conversation with Dara Lynn and Joe to celebrate one year of Jesus Speaks Farsi. They'll discuss current events in Iran, recap the past year of episodes and let you know what we have to look forward to in 2023 on the podcast.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11779831 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1287 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women, MahsaAmini, Prayer 5 2 bonus false Reflections on Current Events - Prayer for Iran Reflections on Current Events - Prayer for Iran Thank you to everyone who joined Elam’s International Day of Prayer for Iran recently. People and churches from over 60 nations around the world came together to pray for the current situation in Iran and on today’s episode, we’ll hear from one of the leaders of this prayer initiative.
Roozbeh has been on a previous episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi and if you’d like to hear his testimony you can listen to S2 E2. But today, Roozbeh is talking with Jen and Joe to give an update on the current situation in Iran, share some stories on how your prayer is impacting lives, as well as offer a few of his own thoughts on the power of prayer.

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]]> Thank you to everyone who joined Elam’s International Day of Prayer for Iran recently. People and churches from over 60 nations around the world came together to pray for the current situation in Iran and on today’s episode, we’ll hear from one of the leaders of this prayer initiative.
Roozbeh has been on a previous episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi and if you’d like to hear his testimony you can listen to S2 E2. But today, Roozbeh is talking with Jen and Joe to give an update on the current situation in Iran, share some stories on how your prayer is impacting lives, as well as offer a few of his own thoughts on the power of prayer.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11668976 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2807 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, MahsaAmini, WomenLifeFreedom 4 2 full false Reflections on Current Events - Protests in Iran (October 2022) Reflections on Current Events - Protests in Iran (October 2022) The nation of Iran is at a tipping point as its people, mainly led by courageous women, are taking to the streets against the injustices of decades of oppression. Many are saying these are the most intense protests since the Iranian revolution in 1979. Despite the hardships and the hardline Islamic regime, the people of Iran continue to receive the Gospel and respond with hope and joy.

In this episode, Joe has a conversation with Keyvan, a senior church leader, who oversees training for thousands of Christians in Iran. Keyvan will be sharing some specific stories of how God is moving in his home country.

Please join us this Sunday, October 23rd, as we pray for the people of Iran. For more information, please go to: elam.com/dayofprayer.

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]]> The nation of Iran is at a tipping point as its people, mainly led by courageous women, are taking to the streets against the injustices of decades of oppression. Many are saying these are the most intense protests since the Iranian revolution in 1979. Despite the hardships and the hardline Islamic regime, the people of Iran continue to receive the Gospel and respond with hope and joy.

In this episode, Joe has a conversation with Keyvan, a senior church leader, who oversees training for thousands of Christians in Iran. Keyvan will be sharing some specific stories of how God is moving in his home country.

Please join us this Sunday, October 23rd, as we pray for the people of Iran. For more information, please go to: elam.com/dayofprayer.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11536187 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0100 1317 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Protests, MahsaAmini, 4 1 full false Chai Time - Scriptures in Iran E5 Chai Time - Scriptures in Iran E5 In this final episode of the Scriptures in Iran series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared. We discuss our thoughts as Westerners about the stories we’ve heard about the impact of the Scriptures in Iran.

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]]> In this final episode of the Scriptures in Iran series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared. We discuss our thoughts as Westerners about the stories we’ve heard about the impact of the Scriptures in Iran.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11499036 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2740 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, Bible translation 3 5 full false From Drug Dealer to Bible Translator - Scriptures in Iran E4 From Drug Dealer to Bible Translator - Scriptures in Iran E4 In today’s episode, Joe speaks with his good friend Ali about Ali’s fascinating journey to faith and his current work, Bible translation.
Just like Afshin (episode 3), who is a mentor of Ali’s, Ali is working on translating the Bible into languages that have never had the Scriptures before. Ali’s team is currently working on 20 translation projects including the Shekaki, Qashqai, Dezfooli, Ahvazi Arabic, Bandari, Kalhori, and Sistani languages.

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]]> In today’s episode, Joe speaks with his good friend Ali about Ali’s fascinating journey to faith and his current work, Bible translation.
Just like Afshin (episode 3), who is a mentor of Ali’s, Ali is working on translating the Bible into languages that have never had the Scriptures before. Ali’s team is currently working on 20 translation projects including the Shekaki, Qashqai, Dezfooli, Ahvazi Arabic, Bandari, Kalhori, and Sistani languages.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11412718 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3615 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 3 4 full false Behind Every Story - Scriptures in Iran E3.5 Behind Every Story - Scriptures in Iran E3.5 On today’s episode, Joe shares one of his favorite stories from the church in Iran about a man whose dream about Jesus led him to a Christian who gave him a Bible. Joe reminds us that behind every incredible testimony like this is the faithful obedience of countless believers who have prayed, shared, given, and served. While Jesus is the story's hero, He also invites each of us to play a part.
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]]> On today’s episode, Joe shares one of his favorite stories from the church in Iran about a man whose dream about Jesus led him to a Christian who gave him a Bible. Joe reminds us that behind every incredible testimony like this is the faithful obedience of countless believers who have prayed, shared, given, and served. While Jesus is the story's hero, He also invites each of us to play a part.
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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11371604 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 497 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, 3 4 bonus false A Persian Perspective for the Western World - Scriptures in Iran E3 A Persian Perspective for the Western World - Scriptures in Iran E3 Join Dara Lynn as she chats with Afshin, one of the only Iranians with a PhD in biblical studies. As a student, Afshin's focus was on the Old Testament, specifically the Psalms. Not only is he a celebrated teacher in the Farsi-speaking world, but he is also part of the team that translated the Bible into modern-day Farsi.
His wealth of knowledge of the Scriptures and the way he understands them from a Persian perspective is both beautiful and challenging. We hope you enjoy today's conversation with Afshin.

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]]> Join Dara Lynn as she chats with Afshin, one of the only Iranians with a PhD in biblical studies. As a student, Afshin's focus was on the Old Testament, specifically the Psalms. Not only is he a celebrated teacher in the Farsi-speaking world, but he is also part of the team that translated the Bible into modern-day Farsi.
His wealth of knowledge of the Scriptures and the way he understands them from a Persian perspective is both beautiful and challenging. We hope you enjoy today's conversation with Afshin.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11325308 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3146 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, Bible, Bible Translation 3 3 full false The Word That Calmed The Storm - Scriptures in Iran E2 The Word That Calmed The Storm - Scriptures in Iran E2 Today, Roozbeh is a beloved Iranian worship leader, but as a young man his life was full of anger and hate and he always felt like a storm was raging inside his heart.
In today’s episode, Joe and Roozbeh talk about Roozbeh's experience reading the New Testament for the first time and how he became a follower of Jesus while living inside Iran. They'll also discuss why reading the Scriptures was so impactful to him and how it filled his life with a peace he'd never felt before.

We hope you enjoy hearing how the Scriptures transformed Roozbeh's heart and ultimately changed the trajectory of his life.

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]]> Today, Roozbeh is a beloved Iranian worship leader, but as a young man his life was full of anger and hate and he always felt like a storm was raging inside his heart.
In today’s episode, Joe and Roozbeh talk about Roozbeh's experience reading the New Testament for the first time and how he became a follower of Jesus while living inside Iran. They'll also discuss why reading the Scriptures was so impactful to him and how it filled his life with a peace he'd never felt before.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11248951 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2905 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, NMV 3 2 full false Through the Generations - Scriptures in Iran E1 Through the Generations - Scriptures in Iran E1 David Yeghnazar, Executive director of Elam Ministries, joins Jen and Dara Lynn today in the first episode of our new podcast series, “Scriptures in Iran.” In this series, we’ll be hearing from different Iranian believers about how the Bible in Farsi is transforming lives across the region despite its being banned by the Iranian government.

In today’s episode, David shares his personal journey with the Bible as well as his perspective on the trials and victories of the Scriptures in Iran through the generations. Over the years, David has been part of the exciting movement of the church in Iran that has seen over 2 million Scriptures distributed across the Iran region. We hope you'll be encouraged by our conversation.

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]]> David Yeghnazar, Executive director of Elam Ministries, joins Jen and Dara Lynn today in the first episode of our new podcast series, “Scriptures in Iran.” In this series, we’ll be hearing from different Iranian believers about how the Bible in Farsi is transforming lives across the region despite its being banned by the Iranian government.

In today’s episode, David shares his personal journey with the Bible as well as his perspective on the trials and victories of the Scriptures in Iran through the generations. Over the years, David has been part of the exciting movement of the church in Iran that has seen over 2 million Scriptures distributed across the Iran region. We hope you'll be encouraged by our conversation.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-11164910 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3426 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Scripture, Yaghnazar 3 1 full false Bonus Episode - Stories from the Cutting Room Floor Bonus Episode - Stories from the Cutting Room Floor There are some stories too good not to share. In this episode, Sara tells a short story about another Iranian woman who loves the Scriptures - her mother.

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]]> There are some stories too good not to share. In this episode, Sara tells a short story about another Iranian woman who loves the Scriptures - her mother.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11081889 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 514 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 6 bonus false Chai Time - Women in Iran E5 Chai Time - Women in Iran E5 In this final episode of the Women in Iran series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared. We discuss our thoughts as Westerners about the stories we’ve heard about women from Iran.
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]]> In this final episode of the Women in Iran series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared. We discuss our thoughts as Westerners about the stories we’ve heard about women from Iran.
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]]> Buzzsprout-11009558 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1778 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 5 full false This is Beautiful - Women in Iran E4 This is Beautiful - Women in Iran E4 In today's episode, Joe has a conversation with Sara, a woman who has been instrumental in the growth of the Iranian church. We hope you’re encouraged to hear how, by God's grace, she helped plant seven churches inside Iran, despite persecution and the challenges of being a single woman.

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]]> In today's episode, Joe has a conversation with Sara, a woman who has been instrumental in the growth of the Iranian church. We hope you’re encouraged to hear how, by God's grace, she helped plant seven churches inside Iran, despite persecution and the challenges of being a single woman.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10913496 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3227 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 4 full false From Sour to Sweet - Women in Iran E3 From Sour to Sweet - Women in Iran E3 In today’s episode, Jen and Joe will be chatting with Amirhossein about his experience growing up as a man in Iran and his perspective on the oppression women face there. We hope you’ll be encouraged by our conversation with Amirhossein as he shares why “women are meant to fly.”

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]]> In today’s episode, Jen and Joe will be chatting with Amirhossein about his experience growing up as a man in Iran and his perspective on the oppression women face there. We hope you’ll be encouraged by our conversation with Amirhossein as he shares why “women are meant to fly.”

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]]> Buzzsprout-10841670 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2503 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 3 full false Learning to Fly - Women in Iran E2 Learning to Fly - Women in Iran E2 In today's episode, we'll be talking with Bahar. As a woman born and raised in Iran, Bahar always sensed that the way women were treated in her culture wasn’t right or how things were meant to be. She was told to be quiet, to never laugh and to stay in her place. In this episode, we’ll hear how she ended up finding her place in the story God is writing for women in Iran.

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]]> In today's episode, we'll be talking with Bahar. As a woman born and raised in Iran, Bahar always sensed that the way women were treated in her culture wasn’t right or how things were meant to be. She was told to be quiet, to never laugh and to stay in her place. In this episode, we’ll hear how she ended up finding her place in the story God is writing for women in Iran.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10759402 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2813 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 2 full false The Floodgates are Open - Women in Iran E1 The Floodgates are Open - Women in Iran E1 Today’s episode is the first in our second podcast series - “Women in Iran.” In this series, we’ll hear from three women about their extraordinary journeys to the Christian faith while living in a culture that systematically oppresses women.

Mojdeh, our first guest was born in Iran and raised in a Christian home before the 1979 revolution in Iran. She’ll be sharing how this event has significantly affected women in her culture.

Trained as a medical doctor by profession, Mojdeh eventually felt called into full-time women’s ministry. She was also a key member of the translation team that translated the Bible into modern-day Persian. For decades, Mojdeh has helped thousands of Iranian women experience the transforming power of the Gospel, as well as equipping them to reach other Iranian women with the hope of Jesus.

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]]> Today’s episode is the first in our second podcast series - “Women in Iran.” In this series, we’ll hear from three women about their extraordinary journeys to the Christian faith while living in a culture that systematically oppresses women.

Mojdeh, our first guest was born in Iran and raised in a Christian home before the 1979 revolution in Iran. She’ll be sharing how this event has significantly affected women in her culture.

Trained as a medical doctor by profession, Mojdeh eventually felt called into full-time women’s ministry. She was also a key member of the translation team that translated the Bible into modern-day Persian. For decades, Mojdeh has helped thousands of Iranian women experience the transforming power of the Gospel, as well as equipping them to reach other Iranian women with the hope of Jesus.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10691278 Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3083 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Women 2 1 full false Bonus Episode - A brief history of Iran Bonus Episode - A brief history of Iran In this bonus episode, Jen will be joined by fellow podcast teammate Moread who handles the design and publishing for Jesus Speaks Farsi.
We love having Moread on the team for his insight and first-hand experience of Persian culture. Born and raised in Iran, he left the country as an adult and has since become a follower of Jesus. Today, Moread is passionate about sharing the story of what God is doing in his beloved homeland.
In this episode, we’ll be hearing a little of Iran’s history, what caused the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and how the country has never been the same since. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Moread!

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]]> In this bonus episode, Jen will be joined by fellow podcast teammate Moread who handles the design and publishing for Jesus Speaks Farsi.
We love having Moread on the team for his insight and first-hand experience of Persian culture. Born and raised in Iran, he left the country as an adult and has since become a follower of Jesus. Today, Moread is passionate about sharing the story of what God is doing in his beloved homeland.
In this episode, we’ll be hearing a little of Iran’s history, what caused the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and how the country has never been the same since. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Moread!

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]]> Buzzsprout-10606708 Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 927 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, Revolution, 1979 5 1 bonus false Chai Time - Persecution E5 Chai Time - Persecution E5 In this final episode of the Persecution series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared in this series. Persecution and suffering go hand in hand and bring up a lot of difficult questions for our Christian faith: Why does God let his followers go to prison? Where is He in all the suffering? What should we as Westerners do with these stories from Iran?

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]]> In this final episode of the Persecution series, Joe, Dara Lynn and Jen sit down over a cup of chai to talk through the stories we’ve shared in this series. Persecution and suffering go hand in hand and bring up a lot of difficult questions for our Christian faith: Why does God let his followers go to prison? Where is He in all the suffering? What should we as Westerners do with these stories from Iran?

If you’ve asked yourself similar questions, bring your cup of tea or favorite beverage, and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10528529 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100 3024 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies 1 5 full false It Was Worth It - Persecution E4 It Was Worth It - Persecution E4 We’ll be checking back in with Farshid from our first episode ( One Year in Solitary - Persecution E1 ) in this series to hear what life was like in prison after leaving solitary confinement. The majority of the 120 leaders arrested along with Farshid, like Ladan and Anahita, had been released from prison, and many had even left Iran. Farshid, however, would go on to spend another four years behind bars.

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]]> We’ll be checking back in with Farshid from our first episode ( One Year in Solitary - Persecution E1 ) in this series to hear what life was like in prison after leaving solitary confinement. The majority of the 120 leaders arrested along with Farshid, like Ladan and Anahita, had been released from prison, and many had even left Iran. Farshid, however, would go on to spend another four years behind bars.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10423226 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3199 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, FarshidFathi 1 4 full false Escape through the Mountains - Persecution E3 Escape through the Mountains - Persecution E3 In this episode, Dara Lynn talks with Anahita, a senior leader within Iran’s house church movement. We’ll hear how only a few months into her marriage, she and her husband Matthew were both arrested for their involvement in church planting. She’ll also share the fascinating story of their escape from Iran over the mountains.

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]]> In this episode, Dara Lynn talks with Anahita, a senior leader within Iran’s house church movement. We’ll hear how only a few months into her marriage, she and her husband Matthew were both arrested for their involvement in church planting. She’ll also share the fascinating story of their escape from Iran over the mountains.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10345274 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3048 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 1 3 full false Taxi to Jail - Persecution E2 Taxi to Jail - Persecution E2 In this episode, Jennifer’s talking with Ladan, a senior leader in the Iranian church who has shared the Gospel with thousands of people across the Iran region. She’ll be sharing her story of meeting Jesus and planting house churches in Iran. We’ll also hear how that led her to take a taxi to jail and ultimately spend nearly a month in solitary confinement.

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]]> In this episode, Jennifer’s talking with Ladan, a senior leader in the Iranian church who has shared the Gospel with thousands of people across the Iran region. She’ll be sharing her story of meeting Jesus and planting house churches in Iran. We’ll also hear how that led her to take a taxi to jail and ultimately spend nearly a month in solitary confinement.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10254489 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2596 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 1 2 full false One Year in Solitary - Persecution E1 One Year in Solitary - Persecution E1 In this episode, Joe will be talking with Farshid, a key leader within the early underground house church movement inside Iran. He’ll be sharing his story of spending almost a year in solitary confinement. Despite the incredible hardship he underwent, Farshid exhibits contagious joy in Christ.

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]]> In this episode, Joe will be talking with Farshid, a key leader within the early underground house church movement inside Iran. He’ll be sharing his story of spending almost a year in solitary confinement. Despite the incredible hardship he underwent, Farshid exhibits contagious joy in Christ.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-10187175 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 4342 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 1 1 full false Intro to Jesus Speaks Farsi Intro to Jesus Speaks Farsi Did you know that the church in Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world? Farsi-speaking people are meeting Jesus every day and seeing their lives transformed by the Gospel. The Jesus Speaks Farsi podcast seeks to share the stories of these brave men and women, stirring your imagination for what is possible with God. We hope these stories remind you that Jesus is alive, the Gospel is still true, and that God is writing an incredible story for His church that you can participate in.

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]]> Did you know that the church in Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world? Farsi-speaking people are meeting Jesus every day and seeing their lives transformed by the Gospel. The Jesus Speaks Farsi podcast seeks to share the stories of these brave men and women, stirring your imagination for what is possible with God. We hope these stories remind you that Jesus is alive, the Gospel is still true, and that God is writing an incredible story for His church that you can participate in.

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]]> Elam Ministries Buzzsprout-10166981 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 177 Elam, Elam ministries, Persecution, Christian, Persian church, Farsi, speaks, Jesus, Christianity, Iran, Middle East, Gospel, Testimonies, 1 0 trailer false