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Jesus Speaks Farsi

Elam Ministries

66 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Chrissy and Joe get together to chat about conversations with David and Keyvan about the “Send Hope Back Home” initiative. Breaking down the three simple steps of the program, they reflect on the importance of evangelism, the joy of discipleship, and the hope of fellowship. For more information about “Send Hope Back Home” and how you can be part of supporting Iranians in your as they minister to friends and family insid...

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Chrissy and Joe get together to chat about conversations with David and Keyvan about the “Send Hope Back Home” initiative. Breaking down the three simple steps of the program, they reflect on the importance of evangelism, the joy of discipleship, and the hope of fellowship. For more information about “Send Hope Back Home” and how you can be part of supporting Iranians in your as they minister to friends and family insid...

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Episodes (20/66)

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Chai Time: SEND HOPE BACK HOME

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Chrissy and Joe get together to chat about conversations with David and Keyvan about the “Send Hope Back Home” initiative. Breaking down the three simple steps of the program, they reflect on the importance of evangelism, the joy of discipleship, and the hope of fellowship. For more information about “Send Hope Back Home” and how you can be part of supporting Iranians in your as they minister to friends and family insid...

1 week ago

31 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

SEND HOPE: Gathering Believers, Establishing the Church

In the fourth episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step three of Send Hope Back Home: helping believers gather for fellowship. Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share about the power of in-person fellowship. Despite the risks, Iranians long to gather together to worship, fellowship, and be discipled. Using Elam’s “Weekly Fellowship” resource, any believer can facilitate a small fellowship group and expe...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

SEND HOPE: Making Disciples, Laying Foundations

In the third episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step two of Send Hope Back Home: discipling new believers. Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they share the heart and mission behind the ‘Safar’ discipleship journey and how intentional healthy discipleship can transform not only individuals and their faith journeys, but entire regions. Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and h...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

SEND HOPE: Sending the Bible, Meeting the Need

In the second episode of this series, Chrissy and Joe dive into step one of Send Hope Back Home: sharing the Gospel. Hear more from Elam’s executive director, David Yeghnazar, and training team leader, Keyvan Separ as they discuss why Iranians are so desperate for the Bible despite the danger, and how the Word of God is transforming the nation. Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.e...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

SEND HOPE BACK HOME: How 3 Steps Could Change a Region

In this first episode of Send Hope Back Home, Chrissy sits down with Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, and Head of Training, Keyvan Separ, to reveal the vision behind this powerful initiative. You’ll hear why this is a crucial moment for Iranians around the world to share the hope of Jesus with family and friends back home. David and Keyvan share moving testimonies — including Keyvan’s own transformation story — that show how ordinary believers are sparking change across Iran. D...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Light in the Darkness - The Iranian Church’s Response to Conflict

In this bonus episode, Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, shares how the Iranian church has been responding to the recent conflict with Israel. You will hear encouraging stories and prayer needs for Iranian Christians at this critical time. Join us in praying for Iran’s church using free prayer resources at www.elam.com/pray-for-iran and by signing up to our regular prayer updates at www.elam.com/subscribe. To access free resources that will help your Iranian friends share the hope o...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Special update with Magda: 21 years of prayers answered

In today’s episode, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Magda to hear a significant update to Magda’s story. She shares about a recent answer to prayer that has been 21 years in the making. To hear Magda’s full testimony, please go back to her episode from May 10th, “A Hard and Faithful Choice." For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. And for more information about our organization, please visit elam.c...

1 year ago

24 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Chai Time: Everyone Gets to Play

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer, Chrissy and Dara Lynn get together to chat about conversations with David, Bahar, Samuel and Sara, and Shahrokh. They discuss how God is using ordinary, even unlikely, people to impact the church in extraordinary ways. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit ...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Everyone Gets to Play: Shahrokh

In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn chat with Shahrokh, continuing the ongoing conversation about how everyone, even the most unlikely person, has a part to play in the growth of the church. In this fourth episode of our series, “Everyone Gets to Play,” they discuss how Christian Afghans are having an unexpected impact on the Persian-speaking church. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. And for more ...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Everyone Gets to Play: Samuel and Sara Nielsen

In today’s episode, Chrissy chats with Samuel and Sara Nielsen to continue the conversation about our latest series “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this third episode of the series, we talk about how God is moving in the hearts of Persian-speaking teenagers. More and more young people in the Iran region are experiencing life transformation through Christ and they are increasingly excited to tell their friends and family what God is doing, furthering the growth of the church. For more ...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Everyone Gets to Play: Bahar Shahabi

In today’s episode, Jennifer and Chrissy have a conversation with Bahar Shahabi, to talk further about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this second episode of the series, we discuss how as Persian-speaking women meet Jesus, their passion for sharing Him with others is having a significant impact on the growth of the church. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. And for more info...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Everyone Gets to Play: David Yeghnazar

In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jennifer have a conversation with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this first episode of the series, they discuss how, in God’s kingdom, everyone has a part to play and often the most unlikely people are helping to grow the church in remarkable ways. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/...

1 year ago

28 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Chai Time: Stories from the Iranian Church

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer and Dara Lynn get together to chat about compelling conversations with Magda, Kenneth, Amir, and Tom. They discuss what it looks like when people say yes to Jesus, despite difficult consequences - and how stories like these can encourage the wider church. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth ...

1 year ago

28 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Jesus Crosses Cultures, How do We?

In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jenn chat with Kenneth Kuhn, the leader of Elam’s Europe team. Kenneth shares about his journey into ministry from growing up in Denmark as the son of a pastor to becoming one himself, as well as his experience of working with Iranian and Afghan refugees in Europe. Throughout his story, Kenneth gives helpful insights into the challenges of cross-cultural ministry and how churches can overcome them. He also shares the moving testimony of a woman who suffered f...

1 year ago

36 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Life as an Iranian Christian Refugee

In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn have a conversation with Amir, a young Iranian man currently living in North America. Amir shares about his experience of growing up in a Christian family in Iran, becoming a refugee in Turkey for 9 years, and finally, being resettled in Canada. Amir’s story gives helpful insight into what life as a refugee, particularly a Christian refugee, can look like. His story includes the challenges and the unexpected possibilities of being a refugee, all...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Iran's Church: A Centuries-Old Story

In today’s episode, Chrissy and Hannah have a conversation with our resident historian Tom Hawksley on the story of Iran’s church through the ages. They also explore why so many Iranians are responding to the Gospel in recent decades. Tom, a British missionary, has served the Iranian church for 40 years alongside his Iranian wife Mojdeh, who serves in women’s ministry to Persian-speaking women. If you’d like more background on Tom and Mojdeh, you can hear their testimonies in past episodes of...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

A Hard and Faithful Choice: A Conversation with Magda

As we kickstart the podcast back into a new season, this first episode features a conversation with Magda, an Iranian woman who works in ministry to Persian-speaking women. From all the stories we’ve shared on this podcast, we know that persecution is a very real threat for Christians inside Iran, but we can mistakenly think that that only means the threat of prison and arrest. Today, we’ll hear how Magda, who’s never been arrested or imprisoned for her faith, had a life-changing experience w...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Bonus Episode: We are back!

Welcome back to Jesus Speaks Farsi! We've got lots of new stories and conversations from the Iranian church that we're excited to share with you. Today Jenn, Dara Lynn and our new host Chrissy have a chat about what's coming up on Jesus Speaks Farsi in the next few weeks. We're so glad you're here! Send us a text Support the show

1 year ago

7 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Chai Time: Many Threads/One Tapestry E4

In this episode of Chai Time, we’re wrapping up our last series of 2023, “Many Threads, One Tapestry.” Jennifer and Dara Lynn have a conversation about what it means for our individual stories of meeting and following Christ to be a part of the larger story that God is writing for His church. So, pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Jesus Speaks Farsi. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Jesus Speaks Farsi

Hessam: From Troubled Young Man to Wise Church Teacher - Many Threads/One Tapestry E3

In this third episode of our “Many Threads/One Tapestry” series, Hannah has a conversation with Hessam, a well-respected pastor and teacher in the Iranian church who has been a follower of Jesus for 40 years. Years after his life was transformed by the Gospel, Hessam continues to train and equip the next generation of leaders in the Iranian church. For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. And for more informat...

1 year ago

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