In this podcast episode, our Field Minister Marjan shares how he came to faith, why he turned down an opportunity to flee to the United States, and what it's like worshiping Christ in the face of the constant threat of torture and death by the Taliban.

He went to comfort a grieving community and nearly didn't come back. In the second episode of our Steadfast series on the Prisoners of Hope podcast, Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam us into the heart of Nigeria's Middle Belt, where Christians are being killed, kidnapped, and driven from their homes by Fulani militants and Boko Haram. From a man who lost 10 family members in a single attack, to a widow whose husband was killed just the day before, to 177 worshippers kidnapped from three church services on a single Sunday — Dr. Gideon shares what he's witnessed on the front lines of the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. This is what steadfast faith looks like when it costs you everything.

He's lost count of how many converts call him "father." In this first episode of our Steadfast series on the Prisoners of Hope podcast, Salam, who serves in a closed country in the Middle East, opens up about the weight and the joy of ministering to former Muslims who have lost everything to follow Christ. From a tailor whose father-in-law tried to kill him, to a 10-year-old girl who wanted to join online church after her father was martyred, Salam shares stories that demonstrate what steadfastness looks like in some of the most dangerous places in the world to follow Jesus.

In this gripping episode of Prisoners of Hope, we continue our conversation with Salam and Samar, exploring their courageous journey of evangelizing Al-Qaeda. After a divine calling led them back to the Middle East, Salam and Samar share their experiences in media follow-up and their transition to working with Help the Persecuted. They discuss the challenges faced by new converts, especially women, in the region and the vital role of Christian communities in providing support. We delve into the miraculous ways God reaches those seeking truth, from dreams and visions to the powerful example set by believers. Join us as we uncover the profound impact of faith amidst persecution and the relentless hope that drives these inspiring stories.

Iranian Christians Fares, Mahdi, Qasem, and Laith share firsthand accounts of the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on protesters, the resilience of the underground church, and what it means to be steadfast in faith when persecution and terror abound.

Joshua Youssef, CEO of Help The Persecuted, sits down with Field Ministers from Lebanon, Jordan, and Iran to talk about the unfolding conflict in the Middle East and how we can be praying.

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This week, Josh sits down with our Field Minister Salam to understand the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This time of Islamic prayer and fasting can be especially dangerous for Christians in the Islamic World. So what is Ramadan, and how can we be praying this month for Muslims to come to faith in Jesus, and for Christians who find themselves in increased danger?

In this follow-up episode, we sit down with Dr. Sasan Tavassoli again who describes the developments from the past two weeks. He emphasizes the brutality of the Iranian Regime, explains the danger for persecuted Christians, and invites us to participate in a time of prayer and fasting for Iran February 6-8.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sasan Tavassoli—a former Shi'ite Muslim from Iran, ordained Presbyterian minister, and co-founder of Pars Theological Centre—to talk about current political upheaval shaking the nation and the explosive growth of Christianity in Iran.

As Syria's regime change continues to send waves of refugees into Lebanon, Field Ministers Pierre and Laila share stories from the frontlines of ministry—Christmas gatherings where Muslim children hear about Jesus for the first time, families fleeing persecution who find refuge in our safe houses, and the quiet miracles that keep hope alive in chaos. This is a conversation about courage and how God continues to mightily move in the Islamic World.