THE CROSS IN THE DESERT

The dramatic conversion of Saul the persecutor of the early Christian church.

In November 2019, The IRGC murdered 1500 peaceful men, women, and children protesters in one of the bloodiest attacks on freedom of speech.

Ahoo Daryaei refused to submit to the Morality Police at Tehran University and in an act of defiance she stripped down to her underwear and boldly walked across the campus. Her act of defiance was caught on video and went viral all over the internet. This is her incredible story.

Fouteen-year-old Hasti Panahi is a warrior for freedom. She bravely went out on the streets during the "Woman, life, freedom" uprisings. When a video surfaced showing her tearing up a picture of the Supreme Leader, security officers responded by severely beating her. However six months later, Hasti awakened from a coma, defying death by the grace of God. This is her incredible story!

It's the one commandment of scripture that that goes against our human nature. Our human nature wants revenge and justice and certainly not forgiveness. Yet it's the royal commandment of Christianity that demonstrates that we are true Christians. Jesus says, "Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you."

Nasrin Shakarami is a warrior. She refuses to be silent about the death of her daughter Nika, who was brutally murdered by members of The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp during the "Woman, life, freedom," uprisings. The government is trying to force her to change her story and say that she wasn't murdered but jumped from a building to commit suicide. However Nasrin refuses and boldly exposes the...

There is an oppresive movement within evangelical churches discriminating against women leadership based solely on their gender. The hot-button issue of submission in a marriage is being used to treat women like a doormat. What does the Bible teach about women and the topic of submission? In my latest podcast, I explain from Ephesians Chapter 5, that submission is both voluntary and mutual. It's n...

Lana has a passion to reach the people of Iran with the life-changing gospel of Jesus. From her humble beginnings as a young Sunday school teacher and worship leader in the UK to becoming the CEO of "Transform Iran," God weaved together the events of her life to confirm her destiny.

Just days after the Israeli Military killed Top Hezbollah Leader, Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sent a direct message to the people of Iran saying, "Israel stands with you." Netanyahu encouraged the people of Iran with a message of hope that looked forward to a day of peace and prosperity.

Simin was promised that if she returned to Islam, she could have it all. However that was not an option for her. She could not forget everything Jesus had done for her. Come along on an exciting journey with an nurse in Iran courageously taking a stand for the gospel.

He's bold and outspoken. He's the son of the former Shah of Iran and a Lion of Persia! He's Reza Pahlavi and he has a bold new vision for the future of all Iranians.

Mehdi Rajabian is a very talented artist and producer who was imprisoned and tortured for his music in Iran. While in prison he conceived the idea for a powerful musical collaboration for human rights in the Middle East. Listen to my podcast and hear his incredible story!

Baran had a very dark secret! She was a Lesbian woman living in Iran. If the government discovered her true identity, it would mean her death. Listen to her very painful story on my latest podcast.

Tahirih was a 19th century poet and a brave activist for the rights of women. She indeed is an early revolutionary forerunner for the Woman, life, freedom Movement. Born into a wealthy family, Tahirih rose up from the ranks of oppressed women and stood up to the religious establishment of her day in Iran.

The unjust death of Jina Mahsa Amini at the hands of the Morality Police on September 16, 2022, ignited the largest uprising since the 1979 Revolution. Two years later, the woman, life, freedom movement is still alive in the hearts of all Iranian women. They refuse to comply with the Mullahs and remain silent.

The police were at her doorstep! Maral and her son had to immediately escape Iran or be arrested. For three grueling months, Maral and Parham traveled three thousand miles with a refugee group on foot, by bus, and by train until they finally arrived safely in Germany. Listen to my podcast and hear Maral's incredible story!

My interview with Tim Tapp, "Tapp into the truth," about brave Iranian Christians meeting secretly in Iran's underground church.

On October 25, 2014, 26 year-old Reyhaneh Jabbari was hanged in Tehran for the crime of self-defense. She defended herself in a rape attack by a former government agent. Instead of being exonerated, Reyhaneh was instead sentenced to death. This is how rape victims are treated in Iran.

The Bible reaches that "God is love." That's who He is. Yet most of us are bound by religious rules instead of pursuing a love relationship with God. Christianity is not a religion. Listen to my podcast and find out why.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is terrified of women and since the Revolution forbids them to go out publicly without their hijab or to sing. The female voice is considered sexually tempting to males. Zara Esmaeili, an Iranian street singer has become their latest victim and has been silenced. They "pulled down the curtain" on her performance.

On August 30, 3021, The Biden Administration supervised a disastrous withdrawl from Afghanistan costing the lives of 13 brave service members and opening up the door for the Taliban. Now Afghan women must once again be fully veiled and leave their jobs or be killed with the oppressive Taliban back in control once again.

There is an incredible Jesus Revolution happening in Iran! Millions of Iranians are forsaking Islam and embracing Christianity. They gather together in tiny house churches to worship and pray and then boldly leave to preach the gospel.

My dear friend Atefe, describes the daily oppression and discrimination of an Iranian woman living under a dictatorship government. From the universities to the streets of Tehran, she explains how women are treated by the Morality Police as second class citizens under Islamic Law.

31 year-old, Arezoo Badri was shot by police while driving for not wearing a hijab. She is currently in an ICU Ward in Tehran paralyzed from the waist down.

On January 3, 2024, 33 year-old Roya Heshmati was severely lashed in court for refusing to wear her hijab. This is her powerful story of standing up against a dictatorship government.