Help The Persecuted

Prisoners of Hope

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Welcome to Prisoners of Hope, where we bring you powerful stories, urgent updates, and firsthand testimonies from persecuted Christians. Real faith. Real persecution...And a God who does the impossible every day. These voices from the frontlines of faith will revolutionize how you pray and show you what hope in Jesus really means.

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Help The Persecuted

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Religion

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

You can shoot me. I will be with Jesus: Timothy's Story 21.02.2025

In this episode, Josh talks with Timothy, a persecuted Christian who gave up everything to follow Jesus in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of persecution and may not be suitable for young viewers.

Miraculous Rescue from the Taliban 14.02.2025

In this gripping episode of Prisoners of Hope, titled "Miraculous Rescue from the Taliban," we delve into the incredible story of Andre Mann, a courageous believer who played a pivotal role in evacuating Christians from Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. Join us as we discuss Andre's journey from a business professional in Afghanistan to a key figure in orchestrating daring...

The Taliban and Persecuted Christians 07.02.2025

In this episode, Josh and John discuss the complicated nature of ministering in the shadow of the Taliban, including a current situation where our team is trying to rescue a brother and sister held in captivity for their faith in Christ.

Ministry in Afghanistan [Roundtable Prayer Episode] 31.01.2025

In the first episode of season 3 of the Prisoners of Hope podcast, Josh, Jessica, and John talk about ministry in Afghanistan and the immediate prayer needs of believers in the country.

The Least of These 20.12.2024

Who are the "least of these?" And what can we do to minister to them? This week, we share a short homily from Josh, where he looks at those two questions.

On The Ground in Syria 13.12.2024

In this episode of Prisoners of Hope, titled "On The Ground in Syria," I sit down with Brother Daniel, a dedicated field team member from Help the Persecuted, to discuss the challenges faced by Christians in Syria. We delve into the dwindling Christian population in Aleppo, the plight of Muslim-background believers, and the uncertain future under new leadership. Brother Daniel shares personal stor...

Christmas in the Middle East 06.12.2024

Josh Youssef and Olivia Davis sit down to talk about Christmas in the Islamic World—and how we can minister to persecuted believers this season!

Happy Thanksgiving! 28.11.2024

Salam and Samar share what they are more grateful for as they think about their work in the Islamic World.

Women's Ministry in the Islamic World 22.11.2024

Jessica sits down with Salam and Samar to talk about what it is like for women to experience persecution in the Islamic World...and how our team provides wrap-around care to minister to them.

Ministry in the Midst of War 15.11.2024

Several members of our team share stories from our ongoing ministry in Lebanon in the midst of the war.

Nour's Miraculous Rescue 08.11.2024

Josh sits down with Salam and Samar, who share the story of our Field Minister Nour, who was just released after 50 days in prison because of his faith and evangelistic efforts in his home country.

Laila on Ministry in Lebanon 25.10.2024

Josh has a conversation with our Field Minister Laila, who shares how the Lord is moving in Lebanon even in the midst of a warzone.

Afghanistan: Ministry in the Shadow of the Taliban 18.10.2024

This week, Josh has a conversation with Rustam, our Field Minister in Central Asia, who recently took a trip into Afghanistan and met with persecuted Christians living in the shadow of the Taliban.

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — October 11 11.10.2024

This week, Josh and the team share stories of families in our War Refuge Center in Lebanon and have a time of prayer for the persecuted Christians who have found themselves swept up in the warzone.

Josh Youssef on War in the Middle East 04.10.2024

Josh Youssef, CEO of Help The Persecuted, sits down with reporter Pete Wooding to share how the ministry is helping persecuted Christians caught up in the warzone.

War in Lebanon: A Conversation with Team Member Pierre 27.09.2024

Josh speaks with Pierre, one of our team leads on the ground in Lebanon, about the war, the state of the Lebanon economy...and how people are coming to faith through the ministry of our team!

Blasphemy Laws and The Hope of Christ: A Conversation with Field Minister Rachid in Pakistan 20.09.2024

In this episode, Josh has a conversation with Rachid, one of our Field Ministers in Pakistan, who talks about what it's like being a Christian in the Islamic country and shares how Help The Persecuted is intervening on behalf of a man sentenced to life in prison for a comment on a social media post.

A Conversation with Pastor Regan King 13.09.2024

In this episode, Josh Youssef has a conversation with Regan King, the pastor of Angel Church in London. On September 1, a woman entered their church yelling, "I am here to kill the God of the Jews!" Regan talks about Islam in the United Kingdom and why he is so passionate about supporting the persecuted church in the Islamic world.

Special Episode: An Interview with Joshua Youssef 06.09.2024

In this special episode, Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef sits down with Jessica Jetton to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about our work. They also talk about his recent trip to Turkey, in which his children joined him!

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — August 30, 2024 30.08.2024
Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — August 23, 2024 23.08.2024

This week, Josh and our Field Minister Nabeel give an update on Sadiqa and eight children, who have been on the run for their lives after the father was murdered for his faith in Christ in a closed country.

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — August 9, 2024 09.08.2024

This week, Josh and our Field Ministers Salam and Samar discuss an emergency unfolding situation with a persecuted family in a closed country on the run for their lives after the father was murdered for his faith in Christ.

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — July 29, 2024 03.08.2024

In this special prayer update, Josh Youssef sits down with four of our team members–Salam, Samar, Laith, and Qasem. They share updates about our recent Enduring Faith Conference in Turkey as well as a family who are trying to escape persecution in Pakistan and Afghanistan...and fled to Iran.

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — July 22, 2024 26.07.2024

Join Jessica Jetton and Charlotte McNally as they share important prayer updates for persecuted believers in the Islamic World.

Weekly Field Team Prayer Update — July 15, 2024 20.07.2024

Join Josh Youssef, Tim Osmond, and Allan Guinan as they share important prayer updates for persecuted believers in the Islamic World.

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