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We provide a consistent perspective on a world undergoing rapid societal change. Join Jonathon to learn what it means to live in a post-Christian age, how these changes have come about, and how Christians can effectively respond to these issues.
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Iran's Underground Church in Wartime | Dr. Hormoz Shariat
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Jonathon speaks with Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries to hear about the situation on the ground for Christians in Iran.
You can find Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s ministry at iranalive.org
Book Recommendations:
“Iran’s Great Awakening: How God is Using a Muslim Convert to Spark Revival” - Hormuz Shariat
“Soul by Soul: The Evangelical Mission to Spread the Gospel to Muslims” - Adriana Carranca
“Inside the Revival: Good News & Changed Hearts Since 9/11” - Joel Rosenberg
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Timestamps:
00:00 Coming Up
00:28 Introduction
02:44 From Muslim to Christian
05:27 Conversion in Los Angeles
06:14 The 1979 Revolution
08:40 Hormuz’s Brother Executed
11:21 Reaction to Brother’s Death
13:21 Called to Evangelism in Iran
16:10 Christianity in Iran
18:26 Life for Christians in Iran
21:05 Persecution in Iran
23:58 Number of Christians Currently in Prison
26:10 The Growing Movement to Christianity in Iran
30:32 Life for Christians Experiencing the War
34:06 If the Regime Survives - Outlook for Christians
37:23 Why the Government Hasn’t Come Down
40:01 Christians Accused of Being “Spies”
41:42 Iranian’s View on the War, Trump and Netanyahu
44:08 What Western Christians Should Know
46:06 How to Help
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