The Cross in the Desert

"The Cross in the Desert."

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A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians.

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The Cross in the Desert

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 124 - Young Earth Creationism (Part 3) "The Historical Adam." 09.03.2026

Today on part three of our important discussion on Young Earth Creationism, My guest George Shook and I discuss the problems with Christian Apologists denying Adam and the Book of Genesis as being historical and how that compromises important Biblical doctrine.

Episode 123 - "President Trump, A modern day King Cyrus?" 09.03.2026

The People of Iran see in President Trump, a reflection of a great Persian King. King Cyrus was a ruler who demonstrated fairness, tolerance, and human rights to his subjects. Today on my podcast I talked about meeting Iranians for the first time at a rally in St. Louis. It was a very exciting day and one that I will never forget.

Episode 122 - "Young Earth Creationism, Part 2 (The Genesis Flood) 02.03.2026

A catastrophic flood recorded in the Book of Genesis was a real historical event. The flood was worldwide and accounts for the fossil record refuting the myth of millions of years of uniformatarianism. If that is true, then why are prominent Church apologists compromising Genesis by believing secular theories held by unbelievers? Join on my podcast and find out why.

Episode 121 - Operation Rescue: "Our day has finally come." 02.03.2026

On February 28, 2026, liberation came to the people of Iran in a joint military operation rescue by Israel and the United States. My latest podcast is a special celebration with the people of Iran on their incredible day of liberation.

Episode 120 - "Not Ashamed: The Boldness of Iranian Christians." 27.02.2026

The underground Church In Iran is unafraid and unashamed. That's why they are known as the fastest growing underground church in the world. Recently, several Iranian Christians have paid the ultimate cost with their lives during the bloody uprising in January. My newest podcast is a special report on their courage, also featuring a fascinating interview with Lana Silk of "Transform Iran" digital o...

Episode 119 - "Young Earth Creationism" 26.02.2026

The debate about the age of the earth goes much deeper than how old it is. Prominent Christian apologists are borrowing from secular science and trying to harmonize it with the Bible. The integrity and authority of Scripture is being compromised. The Book of Genesis is being reduced to a myth and an allegory. My guest George Shook and I confront this dangerous compromise on my newest podcast

Episode 118 - "Jesus, The Bread of Life for Muslims." 18.02.2026

Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims to fast for 30 days and draw closer to Allah. It is also a pivotal time for Christians to reach out to their Muslim friends and neighbors and introduce them to Jesus, the Bread of life who satisfies our spiritual thirst and hunger.

Episode 117 - "The Global Day of Action." 15.02.2026

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied together in several cities all over the world to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. From Los Angeles to Toronto and Munich people gathered together to speak hope and freedom to the troubled nation of Iran. Organized by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, "The Global Day of Action" was a tremendous success of bringing awareness to the plight of the Iranian...

Episode 116 - "The God of Freedom." 09.02.2026

Today on my podcast, I gave a lengthy update on why Trump is delaying any military intervention in Iran. I also taught on what the Bible teaches about true freedom and why liberation from a dictatorship government is not enough. True freedom is when Jesus liberates from the chains of sin and gives us a new heart and spirit.

Episode 115 - "The importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life." 02.02.2026

The Holy Spirit is vital to the Christian life. He comes to indwell us and give us strength and power to be more like Christ. Today on my podcast I gave a short teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and the importance of relying on His power to live a life pleasing to God.

Episode 114 - "Give me wings of freedom." 27.01.2026

Nineteen year-old Diane Bahadouri loved riding her motorcycle because of the peaceful euphoria that she experienced. On January 8, during the internet blackout in Iran, security forces murdered her for simply chanting freedom. My latest podcast and original song is dedicated to Diane and all of the brave freedom fighters of Iran.

Episode 113 - "The War on Truth." 26.01.2026

Today in our culture, there is a deliberate war on truth. Lawlessness and violence abounds as a consequence of rebelling and rejecting the truth. Today on my podcast, I define what truth is and respond to the claims of moral relativism and show the difficulty of living by that philosophy.

Episode 112 - "Though you slay me, I will still trust." 21.01.2026

Reports coming out of Iran suggest that the government is using chemical weapons against their own people! Today on my podcast, I gave an update on Iran and also talked about a new bill submitted to Congress that would bring some relief to suffering Christians in Nigeria. I also featured a new worship song on my Cross in the Desert Music Platform on Spotify.

Episode 111 - "The Voices of Iran, Are you Listening?" 18.01.2026

The Islamic Republic has slaughtered more than 12,000 protesters in just two nights! Yet Iranians refuse to back down and continue to go out on the streets to fight for their freedom. Today on my podcast I give latest updates on the bloody revolution in Iran and also feature a protest anthem song that I wrote for the freedom fighters entitled, "Voices of Iran."

Episode 110 - "Together We Will Win!" (Iran's Bloody Revolution) 15.01.2026

A special report on the bloody revolution in Iran where thousands of protesters have been killed for just chanting freedom!

Episode 109 - "The People of the Lion and Sun: The Revolution continues." 12.01.2026

The freedom fighters of Iran are engaged in their toughest fight with the Internet shutdown. Hundreds of them are being executed in the streets. My latest podcast takes you into the Revolution and what may happen next as the immense struggle for freedom continues for "the people of the lion and sun."

Episode 108 - "Trump, Don't Let them kill us!" 07.01.2026

A young female Iranian protester holds up a sign in the darkness of Tehran one night, begging for President Trump to help her people. The sign reads, "Trump, Don't let them kill us!" Today on my podcast I talked about that courageous protester and brought us up to date on the Revolution happening right now in the streets of Iran.

Episode 107 - "Freedom is coming back to Iran." 04.01.2026

Iranians have once again taken to the streets in a massive uprising to reclaim their homeland. It's not only because of the economic meltdown. Its about wanting true freedom and democracy and breaking free from the chains of a dictatorship government.

Episode 106 - "Fire and Ice: The Triumph of Zoe." 29.12.2025

A short Bible lesson from my book about a young Olympic figure skating overcoming incredible odds to return to the ice after a devastating accident.

Episode 105 - "Is Christmas a pagan holiday?" 18.12.2025

Every Christmas season someone will bring up this objection to the Christian Faith, declaring that Christianity is a copycat religion originating from paganism. On my podcast, Former Atheist and Christian author, Lee Strobel, tackles this objection demonstrating that Christmas is about Christ and has nothing to do with paganism.

Episode 104 - "Dear God, Please bring freedom to Iran." 12.12.2025

In 2018, I wrote a book with my Iranian refugee friend in Sweden, entitled, "Dear God, please bring freedom to Iran." Our book shared the stories of Iranians struggling for freedom under a dictatorship government. My podcast focuses in on our book and recent stories in the news about the daily struggles of Iranians.

Episode 103 - "The Incarnation: God With Us." 08.12.2025

The baby born in the manager on Christmas Day was our Creator, God himself in human flesh. Christmas is the miracle of the incarnation, Jesus the gift from heaven.

Episode 102 " The Horrific Reality of Honor Killings." 02.12.2025

The horrific misconception of honor killings is that they only happen in the Middle East, but this deadly practice is happening here quite frequently in the United States. My latest podcast takes an in depth look at this deadly practice against young innocent Muslim women who just want the freedom to choose.

Episode 101 - "Fear Not." 01.12.2025

Fear can eat away your body like cancer and torment you into a "prison-like existence." Today on my podcast, I shared my personal testimony of how God delivered me from the torment of fear and explained from scripture how you too can experience that same freedom!

Episode 100 "I am Making Everything New." 25.11.2025

Revelation 21:5 is a beautiful promise from God declaring that "I am making everything new." The Bible paints a beautiful picture of "The God of Restoration" who promises to bring beauty out of the ashes of your suffering.

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