84: Faith's Sacrifice: Untold Stories of Christians in Iran
About this episode
Ashkan shares his powerful story of faith and the hidden lives of Iranian Christians facing persecution.
We hear about Iran in the news almost every day—but when was the last time you heard the voice of an Iranian Christian? In this episode of God on the Move, Ashkan shares his powerful story of coming to faith in Jesus, fleeing Iran, losing his father, and discovering hope in the midst of grief, exile, and uncertainty. He also opens a window into the lives of Iranian Christians whose faith is often hidden but deeply alive—believers gathering in underground churches, women leading Bible studies in secret, young people facing rejection, and families paying a high cost for following Christ. Through stories from his book Faith Sacrifice: A Voice for the Voiceless, Ashkan invites the global church to listen, pray, and stand with brothers and sisters in Iran whose courage is remarkable, but whose voices are seldom heard. 📚 Links from the Interview Faith’s Sacrifice: A Voice for the Voiceless: Untold Stories of Christians in Iran Ashkan’s Instagram OpenDoors: Iran 🧑💻 About Ashkan A. R. Ashkan is a writer committed to documenting the hidden lives of Iranian Christians. His work focuses on faith, resilience, and the challenges faced by believers who endure rejection, discrimination, and…
People in this episode
Host: Lausanne Movement
Guests: Ashkan, Ashkan A. R.
Topics covered
- Christian faith
- Iranian Christians
- persecution
- hope
- grief
- underground churches
Keywords
- Iran
- Christianity
- faith
- persecution
- underground church
- hope
- grief
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OpenDoors
Books & works: Faith Sacrifice: A Voice for the Voiceless
Places: Iran
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