A Former Muslim's Journey to Christianity
From Code Red with Zach Terry by Zach Terry
June 8, 2026 · 59 min · Season 2 · Episode 60
About this episode
Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco shares her journey from Islam to Christianity, discussing her experiences with radicalization and the transformative power of the Gospel.
In this powerful episode of Code Red, Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco shares her remarkable story from her years in Islam, work investigating radicalization and extremism, and involvement with federal agencies, to the life-changing moment she encountered the Gospel and surrendered her life to Christ. Pastor Zach Terry and Hedieh discuss Islam, Christian apologetics, religious freedom, world events, and the hope that is found only in Jesus. Whether you're curious about Islam, interested in Christian apologetics, or simply love hearing powerful testimonies of God's grace, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Growing Up in a Secular Iranian Family 02:26 Discovering Islam and Encountering Extremism 04:19 Studying Radicalization and Working with the FBI 08:13 Islam, Politics, and the West 13:26 Oil, Power, and the Spread of Islam 22:11 Why Hedieh Left Islam 23:02 Hearing the Gospel for the First Time 26:19 Baptism and Following Christ 33:44 Why Some Christians Convert to Islam 40:35 What Christians Need to Know Today 42:44 Reaching Muslims with the Gospel 48:43 Islam and End Times Beliefs 57:31 The Hope Found Only in Jesus Subscribe for more…
People in this episode
Host: Zach Terry
Guest: Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco
Topics covered
- Islam
- Christian apologetics
- religious freedom
- personal testimony
- radicalization
- conversion
Keywords
- conversion story
- Christianity
- Islam
- apologetics
- faith
- Gospel
- radicalization
- testimony
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FBI, Islam, Christianity, Gospel
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