When Muslims convert to Christianity in Egypt, they face "civic death" - losing their jobs, families, and entire identity overnight. In this week's episode, our Field Minister Mark reveals the brutal reality: a university doctor fired and blacklisted, a mother of four abandoned with no income, believers forced to flee their homes. But there's hope. Discover how Help the Persecuted's Enduring Livelihood Ministry is transforming lives through small business ventures—from beauty salons to cafes to more! These aren't just businesses; they're lifelines for believers who've lost everything for their faith. Mark shares raw, emotional stories from the front lines and the dangerous work of supporting converts in a country where helping them is illegal. This is economic empowerment meets spiritual courage!

In this week's episode, Josh speaks with Aziz and Salma, directors of our Help The Persecuted Haven in Lebanon, about their urgent mission to shelter Syrian Christian converts fleeing persecution in the aftermath of the Syrian regime's collapse. Hear firsthand accounts of families finding faith, community, and safety in this remarkable Haven—which is made possible by your generous support and prayers!

Joshua Youssef and Olivia Davis provide an update on Help The Persecuted's petition to halt deportations of Afghan Christians, which has reached nearly 3,000 signatures. They discuss the importance of these advocacy efforts, share powerful testimonies from Afghan converts who lost everything for the sake of Christ, and preview Josh's upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. to present these cases to government officials.

"If I stay here…maybe they will kill me."

These weren't empty words for Yusuf. He had already survived a Taliban attack on his secret Bible school, where gunmen executed his Christian colleagues while he lay wounded under a table with a broken arm. He endured beatings from police and faced death threats for abandoning Islam. His desperate escape during the chaotic Kabul evacuation separated him from his family for two years. Today, as his fellow Afghan believers face deportation back to the country they fled for their lives, he joins us on the Prisoners of Hope Podcast to share his story.

In this episode of Prisoners of Hope, we delve into the harrowing experiences of Afghan Christians facing severe persecution under the Taliban. Join us as we sit down with Shuja, a courageous Afghan who fled his homeland to seek refuge in the United States. Shuja shares his journey of faith, the challenges of living under Taliban rule, and the arduous escape through Pakistan to the US. We also discuss the Department of Homeland Security's recent revocation of humanitarian parole for many Afghan Christians, urging them to reconsider due to the ongoing dangers. Listen in as we invite you to join us in prayer for those still facing persecution.

In this gripping episode of Prisoners of Hope, we delve into Nash's harrowing journey from Afghanistan to the United States. After converting to Christianity, Nash faced severe persecution under Taliban rule, enduring imprisonment and torture. Fearing for his life, he embarked on a perilous escape, traveling through Brazil and Mexico before reaching the U.S. on a humanitarian parole visa. Now, Nash faces potential deportation as his legal status is challenged. Join us as we hear Nash's firsthand account of survival and resilience. We also discuss the broader plight of Afghan Christians seeking asylum. As we advocate for Nash and others like him, we invite you to join us in prayer for their safety and for wisdom among decision-makers. Tune in for a powerful testament to faith and hope amidst adversity.

In this episode of Prisoners of Hope, titled "Afghan Christians Need Your Voice," we delve into the urgent plight of Afghan Christians facing deportation from the United States. Join us as we discuss the heroic efforts of Help the Persecuted and the Enduring Hope Alliance in rescuing thousands of at-risk Christians from Afghanistan. We explore the challenges these believers face, including the revocation of humanitarian parole, which leaves them vulnerable to persecution if returned to Afghanistan. We invite you to stand with us in prayer and action, urging the U.S. administration to reconsider this decision. Discover how you can help by signing our petition and advocating for these brothers and sisters in Christ. Your voice matters in this critical moment.

What is it like to celebrate Easter in the Islamic World—where faith in Jesus can be life-threatening? This week in the podcast, Josh Youssef talks about whispering worship songs in Morocco...and going to church in Egypt right after of the Psalm Sunday church bombing of 2017.

A Pakistani Christian named Walid faced the ultimate test of faith when confronted with a horrifying choice at his workplace: convert to Islam or face deadly consequences. After refusing to abandon his faith in Christ, his employer tried to murder him. Walid miraculously survived.