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IMPACT32 is here to bring you powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Heart4Iran is a network of 100+ ministries furthering the Great Commission in the Middle East through media and broadcasting. We welcome you to our podcast series, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. Learn more at www.heart4iran.com or send us an email at info@heart4iran.com.

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    • Oct 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39 EPISODES


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    Unrelenting Faith: Jenn Murff's Miraculous Healing Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 22:19


    God meets us in our vulnerability and our weakness - when we are weak, He is strong. On this episode of IMPACT32 we get to hear from the President and CEO of the MENA Leadership Center, Dr. Jenn Murff, as she shares her powerful story of her miraculous healing journey and how the Lord met he in her darkest moments. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com

    Women, Life, Freedom: Women and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 21:30


    How can Iranian mothers foster a supportive and nurturing environment for their children when the Islamic regime has so much control over each household? On this episode of IMPACT32 we get to speak with two Iranian mothers on the values and principles that guide Iranian families and the challenges and differences they've experienced in raising their children in the United States with strong Christian values.  This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com

    Women, Life, Freedom: Education and Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 22:04


    What is the role of women in Iran? The Iranian government is desperately trying to maintain control and oppression amidst the continuous efforts of brave women fighting for their freedom, and lives, in Iran each day. In this episode, we sit down with Heart4Iran's president, Dr. Mike Ansari, and Mayra, an Iranian-American journalist, and explore the role of education in empowering women in Iran and the challenges they face in accessing and pursuing education. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com

    Women, Life, Freedom: The Current Status of Women in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 21:27


    Iran is hurting now more than ever between the government poisoning innocent school girls, the women still fighting for their freedom on the streets, and the Taliban continuing to oppress and control their people in a brutal manner. In this month's podcast episode, we sat down with two women from Iran to hear their deep insight of the current status of women in Iran. The Lord is working through our ministry, and we can't wait for you to hear how in this episode, "Women, Life, Freedom." This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com

    Beneath the Rubble with Amir Javadzadeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 22:01


    Heart4Iran is reaching the Turkey earthquake victims with the love of Jesus! Amir, one of our own team members, served as a translator for these victims on the ground this past month. In this month's podcast episode, we had the chance to sit down with him and hear his raw and beautiful testimony of what he witnessed during his time in Turkey. He shares several encounters with Muslim-background-believers and their receptiveness to praying with him in the name of Jesus! The Lord is working through our ministry, and we can't wait for you to hear how in this episode, "Beneath the Rubble." This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com

    On the Frontlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 29:13


    We are working to reach the persecuted church in Iran and beyond each day! In this episode we speak with one of our ministry partners, Dr. David Curry, CEO and President of Global Christian Relief. He shares his deep insight on advocating for religious freedom, his work with persecuted nations around the world, and how the Western Body of Christ can aid in helping our hurting brothers and sisters around the world. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Spread The Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 24:30


    We are working on getting a Bible into the hands of every Persian believer! In this episode we speak with Pastor Mansour, a former Muslim background believer and now a missionary with "World Witness." He has planted four Persian-speaking churches in Greece and the USA, and has been well engaged with planting house churches in Iran. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    FREED: The oppressed women in Iran and their fight for freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 24:05


    The Iranian people are finding their voice like never before. In this month's episode, we hear from the Head Anchor at Christian World News Farsi, who works to uncover the latest news from across the Middle East. She gives insight on why this current protest is important to Iran and the world as a whole, why international leaders/governments are not doing more for the Iranian people, and shares her message to her fellow sisters in Iran. We welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Woman, Life, Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 25:51


    For the first time in history, there is a powerful movement happening in Iran– and it's being led by women. In this exclusive IMPACT32 Podcast episode, "Woman, Life, Freedom,” we hear from two daring Iranian women on how they are spreading the Gospel to their beloved people. Nazanin and Jennifer, both team members at Heart4Iran, give us an inside look at the devastating events happening in Iran, what this uprising means for Iranian women, and how we, the body of Christ, can respond today. We welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Christ in the Digital Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 23:25


    In this month's episode, "Christ in the Digital Age," we speak with Reverend Sasan Tavassoli, a pastor for our Mohabat Virtual Church and a close ministry partner. Rev. Sasan shares his deep insight on how the Western church can fulfill the Great Commission through technology. Is there a place for a Christ-centered theology in media and technology? How can we be IN the world but not OF the world when it comes to the realm of technology? What would you say is the biggest challenge when using media to evangelize to non-believers? All answered here, on IMPACT 32! Welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Building the First Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 21:57


    Welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. In this month's episode, "Building the First Church," we speak with Pastor Robert from the Iranian Christian Fellowship who shares on his work in discipling to persecuted believers. Along with powerful insight on the underground church, Pastor Robert further inspires us to bring community and connection to our isolated brothers and sisters in Christ. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Chasing Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 24:05


    Welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. In this month's episode, "Chasing Truth," we speak with one of our very own team members who shares her journey with Christ under the Taliban regime. Along with sharing some powerful testimonies of Muslim-background-believers, she encourages our listeners to pray and support the underground church of Afghanistan. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    A Virtual Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 18:57


    Welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. In this episode, "A Virtual Impact," we speak with Edwin Keshish-Abnous, Managing Producer of Mohabat TV., and Cammy Perez, Digital Media Manager for Mohabat TV, discussing our virtual impact and how we're connecting with secret believers of the underground church! WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

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    In the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 21:25


    We're excited to share with you the launch of Heart4Iran's new podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. In this first episode, "In the Word," we speak with Geof Morin, President and CEO of Biblica Ministry. As we have partnered together to print and smuggle Bibles to Iranian and Afghan believers for several years, we welcome Geof's powerful insight on the lives being changed by the Gospel in these persecuted nations! WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

    Signs, Wonders and Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 30:21


    On this month's Video Podcast, we have Edwin Keshish-Abnous, Managing Producer of Mohabat TV, along with Heather Martin, who is part of the Heart4Iran Team with special guest Nazanin Baghestani, Program Response Manager and Co-Founder of Iran for Christ Ministries, where we will be discussing God's miraculous work in Iran and Afghanistan.

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    Afghanistan NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 61:45


    On this webinar, we have Dr. Mike Ansari, president of Heart4Iran Ministries, along with Heather Martin, who is part of the Heart4Iran team with special guests, Brother Hossein and Sister Shahnaz, who will be giving an in-country update on the Taliban takeover and what Heart4Iran is doing to reach Afghan believers.

    Power of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 61:11


    This month, we have Dr. Mike Ansari, President of Heart4Iran Ministries, and Lucy Boston, who serves on the Executive Leadership team of Global Catalytic Ministries, along with Heather Martin, who is part of Heart4Iran's team. Together they will be discussing the power of prayer and the effect it has on Iran and the surrounding regions.

    REBUILD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 61:01


    This month, we have Dr. Mike Ansari, President of Heart4Iran Ministries, and David Jones Heart4Iran's Director of Development, along with Jennifer Rost, Director of Children's Ministry for Mohabat TV, where they will be discussing the devastating children's crisis in Iran and our vision to rebuild the persecuted church of Iran.

    Spread the Word - Giving Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 60:14


    This month, we have Dr. Mike Ansari, President of Heart4Iran Ministries and David, Heart4Iran's Director of Development who will be discussing why Iran needs our support and the persecution they face… and how Heart4Iran is dedicated to seeing the Great Commission happen through powerful ministry partnerships.

    Finding Hope in Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 61:24


    In this webinar, we have Nazanin Baghestani from our Prayer and Call Center, and Nahid Sepehri, Executive Director of Iranian Bible Society, here to share how they are bringing hope in healing to our hurting brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and Iran.

    Invaded, Betrayed, Hurting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 61:03


    In this webinar, we have Dr. Mark Morris, director of urban theological studies at Union University's Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies. Along with Latif Peyman a pastor to Afghan refugees they will be discussing an in-depth country update on Afghanistan and how we can help.

    Between East and West

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 62:37


    Thanks for joining us for today's webinar! On this webinar, we have Dr. Carl Moeller, Executive Director of The Joshua Fund, along with Dr. Diane Chandler, Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Leadership at the Regent University School of Divinity, and finally, Dr. Sasan Tavassoli, Theologian and Pastor of Mohabat Virtual Church. They will be discussing the difference between the west and the east and what we can learn from each other.

    Transforming the Culture of the Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 60:36


    On this podcast, we have special guest panelists: Edwin Keshish-Abnous, Author of "Islam and the Trinity" and Managing Producer of Mohabat TV, Rev. Roy Oksnevad, EFCA All People, Director, Immigrant Mission, and Sasan Tavassoli, Pastor & Theologian, Mohabat Virtual Church, all discussing the crucial role Western Theology plays in the Iranian Church, and diving into the indigenous nature of the church in the Middle East.

    The Gift of Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 62:12


    This month, we have J.Paul, Founder, and Darly Heald, Senior Director, from The Generosity Path, discussing the transforming power of living generously, and sharing how their ministry works to break the cultural barriers of generosity.

    When Faith Is Forbidden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 62:12


    This month, we have Todd Nettleton, Chief Media Relations with Voice of the Martyrs, who will be discussing his new book, "When Faith is Forbidden" and the persecution Christians face inside Iran.

    Mission Impact | God's Redemptive Work Through Business in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 60:14


    Join us this month as we have Mats Tunehag, Chairman of Business as Mission, a global movement seeking to provide lasting societal transformation. He will be discussing how we can make disciples through business and see communities transform by the power of God.

    The Muslim Next Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 60:11


    In this webinar from March 2021, we have Dr. David Garrison, Executive Director of Global Gates MInistry and Author of A Wind In the House of Islam, he will be discussing Ramadan and Iran's amazing church growth.

    Islam and the Trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 58:22


    Join us as we interview special guest, Edwin Keshish-Abnous, Author and managing producer of Mohabat TV, we'll discuss his new book Islam and Christianity - and the major issues that Muslims have with the Trinity and more.

    SEND ME OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 60:18


    Join with us and our special guest Gilbert Hovsepian, founder of Send Me Out Ministries, as we talk about the brutal murder of his father, Rev. Haik Hovsepian by Islamic extremists and the work God did in his heart to forgive them and launch him into a global ministry that teaches people about the love of Jesus Christ.

    Sheep Among Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 60:52


    Join us this month as we have special guests, Joel Richardson, Executive Producer of “Sheep Among Wolves” and Lucy Boston, Executive Associate of GCM. Let's take a deeper look at the Underground Church in Iran while we showcase the documentary “Sheep Among Wolves.”

    TARGETED | Defending the Religious Freedom of Iranian Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 60:17


    Our special guests today are from Middle East Concern - Rob Duncan, Regional Manager, and Daniel Hoffman, Executive Director. They will be answering these critical questions: What are the different forms of persecution? What is the church's responsibility when persecution occurs? And When families are suffering, how do we help?

    From Islam to Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 72:47


    Join us and our special guests, Dr. Yassir Eric, Executive Director and Bishop-Elect of Communio Messianica and Rev. Harun Ibrahim, Executive Director of Al Hayat Ministries. They will discuss how Muslims are coming to Christ and being rejected by family and how we, as the Western church, can help.

    Dangerous Discipleship | Training Secret Believers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 60:43


    Join with us and special guests, Janice Allen, CEO of ICM & Nicholas Lombardi, VP of ICM, as we discuss the many dangers of training disciples in Iran.

    Refugee | Displaced by Society - Unified by Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 60:19


    In this webinar from July 2020, we have Pastor Ramin Changizi, serving refugees in Greece, Pastor Andreas Sauter, Elijah21 Ministries and Dabrina Bet-Tamraz, serving Farsi-speakers in Europe. We will be unmasking the life of refugees - our fellow brothers and sisters who have been displaced by society, and exploring the opportunities and challenges that come with ministering to this specific community.

    Good News Comes at a Cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 60:47


    Join with us and special guest, Dr. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA as we discuss Iran's newest threat to their secret Christian believers.

    Reaching the Unreached: Answering the Bible Crisis in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 55:28


    In this webinar, we have Geof Morin, CEO of Biblica, Luther Awad, MENA Area Ministry Director, they're here to discuss the concerns of getting the Word into Iran.

    Virtual Church Legitimization Among the Persian-Speaking Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 118:54


    Join us as we have Dr. Sasan Tavassoli, an author and ordained minister of Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, Dr. Yassir Eric, Executive Director and Bishop-Elect of Communio Messianica, Rev. Justin Murff, Host of the MENA Report and The MENA Collective, and Edwin Keshish-Abnous, Managing Producer of Mohabat.tv, discussing the challenges and opportunities of virtual churches in Middle East and its impact on the global church.

    Why Does the Iranian Government View Christians as a Threat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 59:20


    Join us as we speak to Todd Nettleton, host of Voice of Martyrs Radio, and Mansour Borji, Advocacy Director of Article18, about the reason Christians are viewed as a threat to the Iranian government.

    Iran: Ministering to a Nation in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 60:19


    On this webinar, we have Dr. Sasan Tavassoli, an author and ordained minister of Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians along with Nazanin Baghestini, program response manager of Mohabat TB, and co-founder of Iran for Christ Ministries. They're here to discuss the COVID-19 crisis in Iran and the effects it has had in Iranian ministry.

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