Prisoners of Hope
Welcome to Prisoners of Hope, where we bring you powerful stories, urgent updates, and firsthand testimonies from persecuted Christians. Real faith. Real persecution...And a God who does the impossible every day. These voices from the frontlines of faith will revolutionize how you pray and show you what hope in Jesus really means.
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Escape from Iran: When Faith in Christ Means Losing Home
Joshua Youssef travels to a safe house in a closed country to interview Ibrahim, an Iranian believer who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his faith. From a life destroyed by addiction to a radical transformation through Christ, Ibrahim shares how he came to faith years ago and boldly served the underground church in Iran despite repeated warnings from Iranian intelligence. After posting bail, he fled to a neighboring country, awaiting reunification with his family. His story reveals the severe persecution facing Christians in Iran today and the unstoppable power of the Gospel even in the darkest places.Syria Update: Field Report from the Frontlines
In this compelling episode of Prisoners of Hope, I delve into the urgent situation in Syria following the recent regime change. Join me as I interview our dedicated team members, Jalal and Merrin, who share firsthand accounts of the escalating persecution faced by Christian communities amidst the chaos. We explore the complex history of Syria, examining how the power dynamics have shifted dramatically and the implications for religious minorities. With alarming reports of violence, including a devastating church bombing, we uncover the harsh realities that believers endure and the urgent need for prayer and support. Tune in for this eye-opening field report from the frontlines, and learn how you can stand with the persecuted in Syria."I Said I'm a Christian": Two Iranian Field Ministers Share Their Stories
Joshua Youssef travels to a safe house in a closed country to meet with two of our on-the-ground Field Ministers in Iran, Mahdi and Farrah, who risk their lives daily to serve persecuted Christians. They share firsthand accounts of interrogations, imprisonment threats, and the Iranian government's intensified crackdown on home churches following recent conflicts and how Help The Persecuted provides tangible hope and a way forward.Women in the Islamic World: Persecution, Faith, and Hope with Leila from Lebanon
Joshua Youssef sits down with Leila from Help The Persecuted's Lebanon office to explore the unique challenges faced by Christian women in the Islamic world. From inheritance laws to civil rights, Leila shares eye-opening insights about how women are viewed and treated differently in Islamic countries...all the more so if they profess faith in Jesus Christ. Hear incredible stories of transformation, including a former female suicide bomber who found Christ, and learn how Help the Persecuted provides safe houses and support for vulnerable women and children fleeing persecution.