Welcome to Inside the Epicenter. In this episode, host Joel Rosenberg sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, the founder of Iran Alive Ministries—a man often called the “Billy Graham of Iran.” Together, they unpack the aftermath of the “12 Day War” between Israel and Iran, examining the impact on the Iranian regime, the hopes and fears of the Iranian people, and how recent conflict fuels a spiritual awakening across the country.

The conversation examines how Iranians perceive their leadership during a crisis, their unusual attitudes toward Israel and the United States, and the role of the church in a nation yearning for change. Joel and Hormoz also discuss what Bible prophecy—specifically Jeremiah 49 and Ezekiel 38—might reveal about Iran's future and what these tumultuous days mean for believers both inside and outside the country.

00:00 US-Iran Conflict and Church Dynamics
03:13 Iran's Satellite Gospel Outreach
08:21 Desperate Leadership Amid Collapse
12:43 Iranian Uprising Hindered by Fear
14:41 Fear Prevents Uprising in Iran
18:16 Herzog and Netanyahu's Divergent Views
23:33 Faith Flourishes Amid Iranian Struggles
27:07 Iran's Role in End-Times Prophecy
31:06 Journey from Israel Amidst War
32:21 Surreal Gulf Journey and Appeal
35:49 Democracy Challenges for Iranians
41:11 "Israel Ascendant: Regional Superpower?"
44:10 NATO Tensions and Middle East Conflict
47:00 Iran's Spiritual Shift Amid Instability
50:14 "Support and Pray for Iran"

Bible Verse

Jeremiah 49, focusing on verses 37–38:
“So I will shatter Elam before their enemies and before those who seek their lives, and I will bring calamity upon them, even my fierce anger, declares the Lord, and I will send out the sword after them until I have consumed them. And then he says, God says through Jeremiah the prophet in verse 38, then I will set my throne in Elam and destroy out of it king and princes, declares the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 49:37-38)

Prayer Request

Joel asked for prayer for:
The liberation of Iran
Growth and courage of the church in Iran
The salvation of many more millions in Iran
Judgment on the wicked regime (unless they turn to Jesus and step down from power)

Dr. Hormoz Shariat added:
Pray for God’s intervention, as for the Iranian people, it’s a choice between “bad and worse.”
Even if the government collapses, pray against greater suffering and confusion duringthe  transition, and that Iranians would not be deceived.
Pray for Iranian Christians to remain courageous and not be controlled by fear but by “faith, hope, and love,” gathering the harvest in these difficult times.

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