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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Afshin Ziafat, the lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX.   Afshin shares his story of how he came to faith in Christ growing up in a Muslim family and how he found hope in Christ during a series of trials during the pandemic. With biblical insight and pastoral guidance, he also shares how we can persevere through trials and ministry while maintaining hope in the gospel.   Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more : (17:59) Strength and Encouragement in Ministry  (22:46) Embracing Weakness  (27:36) Embracing Vulnerability in Pastoral Ministry  (30:22) Importance of Faithfulness in Ministry  (41:07) Listening to Sermons by Afshin     --------------   Helpful links and resources   Listen to sermons from Afshin Ziafat at Providence Church in Frisco, TX: https://www.providencefrisco.com/resources/messages/    Connect with us on social!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast     Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks   -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Matthew 10:37-39 – “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”   Luke 18:29-30 – “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God.”   Romans 1:1 – “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God”   Romans 8:24-25 – “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 – “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 4:7 – “For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” 1 Corinthians 15:19 – “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – “Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Ephesians 2:12 – “Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.” Philippians 2:3-8 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Hebrews 12:6 – “the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” 1 Peter 1:3-7 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 4:19 – “So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 5:10 – “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”

A contrite heart is not just satisfied with forgiveness, but longs for the joy of a restored fellowship with God. Guest preacher Afshin Ziafat continues our summer series through the Psalms with a sermon from Psalm 51.

The word “believer” has different meanings in today's society. From pop culture to Christianity, the phrase “I'm a believer” is fairly common. But in the Christian faith, what's the difference between a believer and a follower? Is there a difference? How you answer that question can say a lot about how you view your faith. In Matthew 16:24, Jesus tells those who want to be His disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. All people who profess the name of Christ are called to follow Him—not simply believe. That's the difference. Believing in Jesus is a start, but following Jesus is how we show the world we are who we say we are, especially when life is difficult or we face persecution. So, the next time you call yourself a believer, think about how Jesus has invited all of His disciples—even you—into the extraordinary purpose of following Him by taking up the cross in their lives. Learn more about Providence Church Frisco: https://www.providencefrisco.com/ Follow pastor Afshin Ziafat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afshinziafat/ To learn more about East-West, visit https://www.eastwest.org.

Pastors and TGC Council members Afshin Ziafat, Miguel Núñez, and George Robertson discuss the critical role of in-person church gatherings, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic, emphasizing the need for Christians to reengage their local congregations. They explore the dual nature of live-streaming services, recognizing their utility in maintaining connections yet cautioning against their limitations in fostering deep relationships. Ziafat, Nunez, and Robertson also consider the responsibility of church members to their congregations and the blessing and benefit of belonging to a local community of believers.Watch this discussion on YouTube.

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Afshin Ziafat to discuss what sets Christianity apart from other religions and how discussing that with our kids helps reinforce the gospel.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you walk us through some of your story of coming to Christ? Why do you think it's important for parents to teach their kids about what other people believe?How can parents help their kids to respect people who don't believe the same thing we do while standing firm on what we believe? What really sets Christianity apart from so many other religions and worldviews?Can you see how teaching kids what other people believe might be a chance to reinforce what we believe over and over again?How can parents help kids develop the ability to distinguish what is orthodox from what is false?What role should the church play in equipping parents to understand and address different worldviews and religions?What role can parents play in preparing their kids to enter a society that thinks of Christianity as a bias and atheism as neutral or even open-minded?Guest Bio:Afshin Ziafat is the lead pastor and an elder of Providence Church. Afshin serves as a council member for The Gospel Coalition and has written for numerous outlets, including Desiring God.Afshin received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to receive his Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He and his wife, Meredith, have three children.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Peter 3:15Perspectives“Window on the World” by Operation World Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Today we are joined by Afshin Ziafat. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Providence Church…

Message based on Acts 17:16-34.Revival Preacher Afshin Ziafat discusses various aspects of how the gospel confronts and engages with the world. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on God's glory and not judging others based on their way of life. Ziafat highlights the idols that people chase after in the culture today and emphasizes that these idols will never truly fulfill them. He encourages listeners to be "incarnational" like Jesus and engage with people in various professions and places, representing Christ in the world. Ziafat also discusses Paul's missionary work in Athens, his encounters with the Athenians, and his proclamation of the unknown god. He explores the concept of jealousy and how it can be a godly motivation when we see the world chasing after idols. Overall, the message encourages listeners to live out their faith and engage with the world around them for the glory of God.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Over the next few weeks we will be in the book of Psalm. This week, guest teacher Afshin Ziafat teaches from Psalm 19:1–6. The God of the Bible has made Himself known in the world around us and by revealing Himself in Scripture. He is a God who speaks, a God who wants to be known, and a God who pursues us.

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In 2005, Al Mohler wrote an article about the call to Christian maturity through triaging theological issues. As with prioritizing particular injuries and illnesses in a hospital, there's great need for ranking theological issues in order of importance within the church.At TGC21, Matt Smethurst moderates a panel with Al Mohler, Gavin Ortlund, and Afshin Ziafat as they discuss how to separate primary, secondary, and tertiary theological beliefs. Smethurst defines the three categories as follows:Primary doctrines are central to Christianity—things you have to agree on to be a Christian.Secondary doctrines separate churches and create denominations due to differing beliefs. These are things you must agree on in order to be church members in the same body.Last-order issues aren't definitional for any kind of confessional system, and they allow Christians to remain unified while holding their differing beliefs.Gavin Ortlund shares that love should always be the driving motivation in finding where one's church stands on theological beliefs. He says, “When we notice we are being too sectarian and fighting too much, it is helpful to ask if this is becoming a form of self-justification.” Ortlund reminds us we're saved by grace alone, through faith in Christ alone.Recommended resource: Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund

For the second week of The Life of Jesus reading plan, Raechel and Amanda welcome pastor Afshin Ziafat to the podcast. While reading story after story from Jesus's Galilean ministry, Raechel, Amanda, and Afshin remind us of the visible faith we are called to as we follow Jesus—a calling guaranteed to come with a cost. Listen in and join the She Reads Truth community this week in considering what we are willing to leave behind in our pursuit of Christ.  Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 2 of the She Reads Truth The Life of Jesus reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. Shop The Life of Jesus collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com. Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/the-life-of-jesus-week-2-with-afshin-ziafat

This message is the ninth message in our sermon series, "Songs of Renewal." Friend and Pastor from Providence Church, Afshin Ziafat, shares with us what true biblical repentance is.  Psalm 51 + Turns to God + Confesses Sin + Begs for Mercy + Longs for Restoration + Seeks God's Glory

Afshin Ziafat examines 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 and elaborates on how the transformative nature of the gospel forms servants, followers, examples, and ambassadors.

John Yates leads a pastoral panel with Matt Carter, Vermon Pierre, and Afshin Ziafat in a discussion on how hard ministry can be and what it takes to not lose heart. They discuss their personal experience of carrying the weight of the church and encountering criticism and fatigue. Together, they suggest how to prevent burnout by having: great mentors, friends inside the church, and a safe place to confess sin. They close with an emphasis on the importance of being surrounded by other believers and letting them speak into your life.

Afshin Ziafat is the lead Pastor of Providence Church Frisco. He is a PCA North parent and has spoken at many chapels for our PCA students. We discussed how to do life well when you are in college, married life and having a family. His passion is to teach the word of God as the authority and guide for life, to preach Jesus Christ as the only Savior and Redeemer of mankind, and to proclaim the love of Christ as the greatest treasure and hope in life. He and his wife, Meredith, currently reside in Frisco with their three children. You don't want to miss this incredible episode! 

 Everyone has a story that is connected to God's bigger story. In this podcast Afshin shares his incredible story of how as a Muslim he came to faith and had to chose between his earthly and heavenly father. He then provides very practical advice on how each one of us can share our story with others, and how we can share the gospel with those in our sphere of influence. Timestamps: 0:00 – With Afshin Ziafat 7:00 – The cost of following Christ 10:55 – The cost of sharing your story 15:15 – Principals for evangelism

What does it mean to be a man? Identity, masculinity, and manhood can be challenging topics in today's culture. Where do we find direction in such a time as this? How can men learn to press on and live like Jesus in spite of challenges? Afshin will bring Biblical wisdom to the difficult topic of men's Identity.

Does your work matter to God? How do you follow Christ in a workplace that seems far from God? Why is the working world so challenging to what you believe? How do you find fulfillment in your work? Afshin will encourage men to press on in their work and glorify God in their workplace.”

Afshin Ziafat preaches the Word on Ephesians 1:15-23

This week, Matt, Danielle, and Afshin cover:  -Growing up as a Muslim in Iran   -Moving to the US during a time of anti-Iranian prejudice   -Having numerous encounters with Christianity growing up  -Being disowned by his family when he changed his faith  -Encouraging new Christians to remain loyal to God no matter the cost 

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Jared Wilson and Afshin Ziafat discuss the question, “How do I know if I married the right person?”They discuss:If you’re married, you married the right person (:00)The source of the question (1:08)A theological deficiency (2:21)The goal of marriage (3:26)The grass is greener where you water it (4:53)Bathing marriage in prayer (5:43)He or she isn’t your savior (7:21)You don’t complete me (8:51)Worthwhile intentionality (9:55)Explore more from TGC on the topic of marriage.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Jared Wilson and Afshin Ziafat discuss the question, “If Hell is real, how do Christians justify anything except evangelism?” They address:Urgency and necessity (:00)Making disciples (2:08)Moral mandates to multi-faceted ministry (2:55)Pre-evangelism (3:58)Making much of Christ in all things (5:17)Explore more from TGC on the topic of evangelism.This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday, April 30 to receive 40% off this book at crossway.org/TGC.

Raised Muslim and abandoned by his family upon conversion there is nobody better to discuss the calling of the Christian Preacher than Pastor Afshin Ziafat. Join in on this conversation about the calling to preach.

Afshin Ziafat shares his story of being raised in Islam but coming to faith in Christianity and explains what the true will of God is for our life and how we can follow it. Tim Devane shares how we can and should practically give our lives away for Christ for the lost wherever we may be; in the United States or abroad.

How do we get better at the explanation component of sermon preparation? Join me in the conversation with Pastor Afshin Ziafat as we talk about explanation and sermon preparation.

7/21/2020 – Afshin ZiafatTexas pastor, on the price he paid to follow Christ coming from a Muslim background. The post Afshin Ziafat – Texas pastor, on the price he paid to follow Christ coming from a Muslim background. appeared first on Pilgrim Radio.

Kicking off Season 5, Christine talks with pastor Afshin Ziafat about growing up Iranian and Muslim at a time when Iranians were hated in America. He shares how someone in his life took the risk of loving him and giving him a Bible, and how that Bible became pivotal in his life many years later. When Afshin became a Christian, it cost him everything to follow Jesus, and he details those painful costs in today's episode, as well as the unseen rewards that have come in the years since. Afshin helps us understand how we can honor our parents when our parents come against us because of Christ, how we can love and serve our Muslim neighbors, and why we can stake our entire lives on Jesus.LINKS FROM THE SHOWProvidence Church // Romans 3:22 // Matthew 10:34-39 // Matthew 16:24-28 // 1 John 2:17 // John 19 // 2 Corinthians 5 // 1 John 4Thank you to The Good Book Company for sponsoring today's episode! Find out more about the new book, His Testimonies, My Heritage, at thegoodbook.com. Connect with AfshinTwitterConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Subscribe to the "By Faith" PodcastiTunes // Stitcher // Google Play // SpotifyLeave a Review of By Faith on iTunesMusic for By Faith created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith created by Reed Harmon

Afshin Ziafat calls pastors and worship leaders to make preaching the Word central in our corporate gatherings. Quotes: "Because we can know God through his Scripture, God’s written Word is powerful to give us life." "Get in the Word of God, and see the places where he’s very clear about what his will is." "Vision and dreams are prominent in places where the Word of God is not. I’ve met some people who have come to Christ through visions and dreams, and I’ve seen their Bibles, and it is devoured—they have notes on every page. They don’t want more visions and dreams—they want the Word of God." "Preaching is a stewardship that’s been given to us." "Preaching is God’s standard method, though not his only method, to herald the message." "The reason preaching is important isn’t because of the man preaching; it’s because the Word of God is so important." "The reason people shrink back from declaring the whole counsel of God’s Word is because their aim ultimately is to get a crowd. If you just want followers or more people, then you’re going to avoid some sections of Scripture." "Even preaching and leading music, it’s not about our gifts. You preach so they would be equipped for every good work." "God doesn’t need non-Christians to believe his Word is authoritative for his Word to actually move and have power. He’s not dependent on that."

A discussion with Sam Allberry, Juan Sánchez, and Afshin Ziafat

Jon Akin moderates a discussion between Kevin Ezell, Afshin Ziafat, Nathan Lino, and Josh Patterson at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX, begins the Missions and Evangelism Lectureship with an encouraging message about the replication of the gospel and God's calling of believers into discipleship. The post The Call appeared first on DTS Voice.

Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX, begins the Missions and Evangelism Lectureship with an encouraging message about the replication of the gospel and God's calling of believers into discipleship. The post The Call appeared first on DTS Voice.

Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip Bethancourt, Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore discussed the future of evangelicals and racial unity at our MLK50 conference. We pray this message encourages you. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

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This week Drs. Matthew Kim, and Scott Gibson discuss preaching for length of hearing and not for length of speaking. Thanks, listeners. And thank you for listening to this weekly podcast from the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. We have our biennial Preaching conference coming up in September 6-7 2018. Early Registration is available at https://npc2018.eventbrite.com. We hope you can join us as we have renowned guest speakers Ravi Zacharias, Mark Dever, Mary Hulst, Jared Alcantara, Afshin Ziafat, Calvin Woosung Choi, and Mark Farnham.

This week Drs. Matthew Kim, and Scott Gibson discuss preaching for length of hearing and not for length of speaking. Thanks, listeners. And thank you for listening to this weekly podcast from the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. We have our biennial Preaching conference coming up in September 6-7 2018. Early Registration is available at https://npc2018.eventbrite.com. We hope you can join us as we have renowned guest speakers Ravi Zacharias, Mark Dever, Mary Hulst, Jared Alcantara, Afshin Ziafat, Calvin Woosung Choi, and Mark Farnham.

In his talk, Afshin Ziafat shares what it means to honor your father and mother as you think through God's calling on your life. He focuses especially on those whose parents might not be happy about their son or daughter's interest in going to an unreached people group and he aims to provide some practical wisdom in how we can still show those parents honor.

In his talk, Afshin Ziafat shares how we can better reach Muslims for Christ. He begins by providing a brief history of Islam and then points to the key differences between Christianity and Islam in order to provide helpful talking points that Christians can use in future conversations.

In his talk, Afshin Ziafat shares how a proper understanding of the gospel is fuel for discipleship and mission. He shares the importance of continually setting our gaze on Christ and trusting him to be our satisfaction in every area of our life.

Following Christ is more than an intellectual assent. At the ERLC Leadership Summit, Afshin Ziafat shares his story of what it meant to leave the Islam faith to follow Christ. We hope that you're encouraged to follow Christ more faithfully because of Afshin's testimony Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Going Global: God’s heart for the World. God loves the world. What does this mean for us in a city of growing diversity? How do we understand the opportunities of globalization? Afshin Ziafat, Lead Pastor of Providence Church

Afshin Ziafat share's from scripture to answer the age old question of "How do we find God's will?"

Afshin Ziafat speaks on how all that happens in worship services transforms lives at the 2012 Doxology & Theology Conference held at Providence Church in Frisco, TX.

Special guest Afshin Ziafat, the lead pastor of Providence Church, joins us to talk about what the Christian response to refugees should look like and to share some insight on the Islamic faith. In our new #AskTVC segment, we answer questions about Christians supporting Donald Trump, false gospels, the Sinner's Prayer and more.

Afshin Ziafat, pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX helps us navigate the issue of race and how we as the church can model reconciliation.

Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with those outside the Christian faith begins with understanding their worldview. This audio includes teaching time and Q&A at the end.

A Global Missions event: "Unveiling" God's Hope

Saturday evening session of 2011 Mid-Winter Retreat

Afshin Ziafat concludes the three-week look at the one wound which is common to all men...Depravity. He also shares the genuine Good News for each of us. His story of being transformed by Christ is truly inspiring.

Afshin Ziafat continues unpacking the heart wound, also known as depravity. This lesson explores the actual implications we all wrestle with because of depravity.

Afshin Ziafat, our special guest for the next 3 sessions, leads us in understanding the one wound we ALL have...a wound not of nurture (i.e., absent father, over-bearing mother, peer rejection, etc.), but of nature. This is the beginning of a three-week look into the one wound common to all men.

Afshin Ziafat speaking on Acts 20 in SWBTS Chapel on Thursday March 9, 2017

Afshin Ziafat speaking on Acts 20 in SWBTS Chapel on Thursday March 9, 2017