Jesus Speaks Farsi
Episodes
72 episodes
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. In this critical moment, your prayers ...
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.
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 sover...
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 hi...
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...
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, the...
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 pro...
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 ...
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 ...
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 di...
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...
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 cri...
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 ep...
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 un...
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...
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-spe...
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 mee...
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 discu...
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
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...
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 yea...
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 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 pers...
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 S...
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 pa...
