About this episode
This episode discusses the persecution faced by Iranian women who follow Jesus and features an interview with Shirin, a minister to these women.
For Iranian women who follow Jesus, persecution comes from every direction—the state, the family, the community. In this episode of Prisoners of Hope, our CEO, Joshua Youssef, talks with Shirin, who ministers to women in Iran through Help The Persecuted's online Pederaneh ministry. Shirin shares what daily life looks like for female converts: arrests, isolation, lost custody of children, and a legal system that doesn't value women. She also speaks about Mahsa Amini, the courage of Iranian women, and her own hope for a future Iran where women are seen through the eyes of dignity. Show notes: Discover the Steadfast Campaign: htp.org/steadfast Give today: htp.org/give
People in this episode
Host: Joshua Youssef
Guest: Shirin
Topics covered
- persecution
- Iran
- women's rights
- Christianity
- hope
- ministry
Keywords
- Iran
- persecution
- women
- Christianity
- Hope The Persecuted
- Shirin
- Mahsa Amini
- Pederaneh ministry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Help The Persecuted
Places: Iran, Türkiye
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