Randy Noble

THE CROSS IN THE DESERT

Religion EN ↓ 292 episodes

A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians who suffer under a dictatorship government.

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Randy Noble

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Angela Carini, "The death of a dream in just 46 seconds." 02.08.2024

Italian boxer, Angela Carini. had worked very hard to realize her Olympic dream and in just 46 seconds it was shattered. A transgender athlete, claiming to be a woman and yet biologically male, hit her so hard that she dropped out of the match! The Paris Olympics are guilty of allowing a female athlete to be abused by a man in a woman's competition.

Sanaz Nezami, "Ripples of life in an ocean of needs." 30.07.2024

I wrote this incredible story over a decade ago. It's the story of a young Iranian woman who gave the ultimate gift of her life for others. Her story needs to be heard again!

Akbar Mohammadi, "A martyr for peace and freedom." 26.07.2024

Akbar Mohammadi died in Evin Prison on July 30, 2006, after years of grueling torture. He was the leader of the student movement uprising in Iran, protesting for freedom and human rights. His sister published his Prison diary in a book entitled, "Ideas and lashes," detailing the painful tortured He endured.

"President Trump: A powerful voice of hope for Iranians. 23.07.2024

When he was president, Donald Trump tweeted his support for the Iranian people, forcing a huge connection with them and an unbreakable bond of friendship. If he is re-elected in November, Trump will once again be a voice of hope for them.

Letters from Iran, "We face a hopeless situation." 02.07.2024

Recently, members of the underground church in Iran, were asked to share their thoughts about the current situation of people living under a dictatorship government. They responded with heartbreaking letters that told the truth about the current mood of all Iranians.

"Finding hope in the God of restoration." 06.06.2024

God is a god of hope and restoration. He promises us in the new heavens and earth to wipe the tears from eyes and make everything new.

The "death to America" crowd in Dearborn. 12.04.2024

The Muslim Immigrants in Dearborn are showing their gratitude by chanting death to America.

"The powerful declarations of Jesus that sets us free." 12.02.2024

The powerful life transforming words and declarations of Jesus give us hope in a chaotic world.

My first radio interview with Kel Fritzi. 21.01.2024

The interview that launched my blog talk radio career in May 2013.

"Hasti Panahi, Awaken!" 13.01.2024

A young 16 year-old Iranian schoolgirl was given no hope by doctors to recover after suffering a severe brain injury from being beaten by security forces. Three months later, God miraculously healed her in response to our prayers!

"The flogging of Roya Heshmati." 11.01.2024

Arrested and flogged for disobeying the Hijab Law, Roya Heshmati suffered through a humiliating whipping of 74 lashes for refusing to be veiled while going out publicly in Tehran.

"I was lashed 74 times for refusing to wear a hijab." 08.01.2024

33 year-old Roya Heshmati refused to comply with the mandatory hijab law in Iran and was whipped 74 times on her back to teach her a lesson.

"Experiencing the true joy of Christmas." 21.12.2023

The message of the birth of Christ is supposed to bring joy to the world, but in our present world of pain and suffering, there seems to be little to rejoice about. So how does anyone experience the true joy of Christmas in a broken world?

"Where are the feminist voices for Israeli rape victims" 25.11.2023

Why is there such utter silence by feminists when it comes to Israeli women? Why is "The left" silent? Why won't they believe the horrific stories of Jewish women being brutally raped by Hamas?

"Hasti Panahi, Awaken!" 06.11.2023

The incredible true story of a young 16 year-old Iranian schoolgirl who miraculously recovered from a life-threatening coma after being severely beaten by security forces.

My interview with Tim Tapp about Mahsa Amini Day, September 16, 2023. 09.09.2023

Mahsa Amini day on September 16 is a global rally condemning her unjust murder in Iran for not wearing a proper hijab.

"Why are so many mosques closing their doors in Iran?" 07.09.2023

The people of Iran are weary and frustrated by empty religion. They are hungry for the truth, for purpose and meaning in their lives. Jesus offers them an abundant life filled with everything that they are searching for.

"How Jesus treated women." 15.08.2023

Jesus came into a culture that discriminated against women, treating them like second-class citizens. Jesus lifted women our of the gutters of discrimination and treated them with respect and compassion. He left us the ultimate example of how the church should treat them.

"Did the Apostle Paul teach that women must be silent in the church?" (Part one) 09.08.2023

1 Corinthians 14:34 is a Bible verse that has been wrenched out of its context and used to silence women from leadership roles in the churches. In my latest podcast, I take a careful look at what the verse actually means and challenge the misogynistic viewpoint that has been attributed to the Apostle Paul. Paul was anything but a misogynist and was a great supporter of women in the early church. D...

"Phoebe: The case for women leadership in the church." 08.08.2023

Phoebe is a prime example of a gifted and strong leader in the early Church. In Romans 16: The Apostle Paul calls her a deacon and commends her for her valuable service. Religious bias and traditions have turned Paul into a misogynistic Apostle, when instead, he was a strong supporter of women.

"Submission doesn't mean that I'm your slave!" 03.08.2023

The hot button issue of submission is too often abused out of Biblical context in order to oppress women, treating them like a doormat. However, that is far from what the Bible really teaches. Join me on my latest podcast and discover what submission really means.

"The God of truth." 31.07.2023

"What is truth?" Our culture lives in a sea of relativism, ppreference, and opinion, rejecting all standards and authority. However, the Bible presents God as the source of all truth and a solid foundation to build your life upon.

"Lifeless forms of plastic." 07.07.2023

The Islamic Republic of Iran not only requires women to be veiled when going out publicly, but also demands that mannequins in a store women must also be veiled. The Hijab Law reduces women to nothing more than lifeless forms of plastic.

"A history of the Hijab Law in Iran." 18.04.2023

Since the Iranian Revolution, women have suffered extreme discrimination and oppression by an evil government. The Islamic Republic of Iran is now using cameras and enhanced technology to stalk women violators of the Hijab Law. Women violators are now losing access to banks and public transportation for refusing to wear a veil in public.

"Uprising: We are the Revolution." Part One 28.03.2023

An audiobook production of, "Uprising: We are the Revolution." Part One

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