Nations Podcast - Stories of Hope From Around the World | Nations

Talking restorative justice with Shane Claiborne.

Our hope is that the stories you will find in this sixth volume of Nations Journal give you the imagination and courage to take risk. So consider this an invitation to read and interact with these articles and dare to involve yourself with something uncertain and messy. As you do, we hope you find fresh life being offered by God to re-imagine your youthful and holy “What if’s”.

Joel sits down for a conversation with Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh, authors of the book Captive in Iran, which chronicles their remarkable stories of conversion, imprisonment and release.

Theirs is a story of friendship, brought together by a shared passion for the gospel, forged on the front lines of the persecuted church, and tested in the depths of one of the worst prisons in Iran. We learned about the miraculous ways that God spoke to them in dreams and visions, empowered them to minister and witness to inmates and guards, and ultimately orchestrated their eventual release.

Maryam and Marziyeh's story helps us to develop a more robust understanding of Iran and the growing church there. It was a conversation we were thrilled to have and are proud to bring to you.

Photographer Garret King captures the story of the Bajau, “Sea Gypsy” people in the Philippines.

Joel sits down for a conversation with Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh, authors of the book Captive in Iran, which chronicles their remarkable stories of conversion, imprisonment and release.

Theirs is a story of friendship, brought together by a shared passion for the gospel, forged on the front lines of the persecuted church, and tested in the depths of one of the worst prisons in Iran. We learned about the miraculous ways that God spoke to them in dreams and visions, empowered them to minister and witness to inmates and guards, and ultimately orchestrated their eventual release.

Maryam and Marziyeh's story helps us to develop a more robust understanding of Iran and the growing church there. It was a conversation we were thrilled to have and are proud to bring to you.

A conversation with Benji Nolot: Filmaker & Abolitionist

"I believe that human trafficking is one of the three major forces holding the planet hostage and that what we are a part of is a movement of freedom to stand up against this injustice and eradicate it. But, the work is shifting mindsets about the sex industry."

This week on the podcast Joel sits down with Benji Nolot, a filmmaker, abolitionist, and founder of Exodus Cry, an organization dedicated to dismantling sexual slavery, human trafficking, and the porn industry. His movies, Nefarious and Liberated can be viewed on YouTube or Netflix. This conversation is a deep one, exploring many of the complex and heartbreaking realities surrounding the sex industry.

A conversation with Benji Nolot: Filmaker & Abolitionist

"I believe that human trafficking is one of the three major forces holding the planet hostage and that what we are a part of is a movement of freedom to stand up against this injustice and eradicate it. But, the work is shifting mindsets about the sex industry."

This week on the podcast Joel sits down with Benji Nolot, a filmmaker, abolitionist, and founder of Exodus Cry, an organization dedicated to dismantling sexual slavery, human trafficking, and the porn industry. His movies, Nefarious and Liberated can be viewed on YouTube or Netflix. This conversation is a deep one, exploring many of the complex and heartbreaking realities surrounding the sex industry.

In this episode, host Joel Parker sits down with Pastor and Author Mark Foreman. Mark serves as Senior Pastor at North Coast Calvary Chapel and is the author of “Wholly Jesus” and “Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids”.

On the Podcast we discuss marriage, Spiritual formation, raising rock stars, and his experience in hosting the documentary Iraq: A Forgotten Hope.

In this episode, host Joel Parker sits down with Pastor and Author Mark Foreman. Mark serves as Senior Pastor at North Coast Calvary Chapel and is the author of “Wholly Jesus” and “Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids”.

On the Podcast we discuss marriage, Spiritual formation, raising rock stars, and his experience in hosting the documentary Iraq: A Forgotten Hope.

In this episode, host Joel Parker sits down with Jacqueline Isaac, attorney and human rights activist working on behalf of women and minorities in the Middle East.

"If you have a calling, and you have a fire in your heart, move on it. Just move on it. Don't ask yourself how, when, where."

Listen as the two discuss Jacqueline's role in passing genocide resolutions, her hands-on involvement in the refugee crisis, and Roads of Success's mission to provide therapy for survivors of conflict and sexual enslavement.