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I'm sitting back down with our good friend Pastor X and his wife to get an update from The Middle East. As we talk about community, this is a whole different picture of what the church can do and what the church can be.GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/GlobalCatalyticMinistriesInc/GCMdonations.htmlDownload the Afghanistan 7 Day Prayer Guide: ifgathering.com/afghanistanDownload the free FYP book club kit: jennieallen.comGet your copy of the book: findyourpeoplebook.comGet 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MADEFORTHIS at kiwico.com

This is one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. We heard about "S" from our work with Pastor X in the Middle East. She was outside of Afghanistan when the Taliban were taking over, and she was determined to get back in because of her love of God and love of people. She risked her life to do this interview, and we know you'll never be the same.GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/GlobalCatalyticMinistriesInc/GCMdonations.htmlDownload the Afghanistan 7 Day Prayer Guide: ifgathering.com/afghanistanDownload the free FYP book club kit: jennieallen.comGet your copy of the book: findyourpeoplebook.com

This is one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. We heard about K from our work with Pastor X in the Middle East. She was outside of Afghanistan when the Taliban were taking over, and she was determined to get back in because of her love of God and love of people. She risked her life to do this interview, and we know you'll never be the same.GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/GlobalCatalyticMinistriesInc/GCMdonations.htmlDownload the Afghanistan 7 Day Prayer Guide: ifgathering.com/afghanistanDownload the free FYP book club kit: jennieallen.comGet your copy of the book: findyourpeoplebook.comThanks Native. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to nativedeo.com/MADEFORTHIS or using promo code MADEFORTHIS at checkout.

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.

In this episode we go through a resource of Scriptural declarations compiled by Global Catalytic Ministries ( https://catalyticministries.com ) to help us align our souls (mind, will, and emotions ) with the Word of God

Please join us for our study this week as we highlight two ministries that are doing exemplary work in dangerous places to promote the gospel and provide for the needs of the persecuted church.  If you wish to support their efforts, their links are below.International Christian Concern: https://bit.ly/3ButKf9Global Catalytic Ministries: https://bit.ly/3asUYa1 As you click through to one of the links below, we welcome your comments, but please watch or listen to the end if you intend to leave one.

Show Summary: . On this episode we interview good friend Pastor Rod Vargas of Union Houston, a life-giving church in Houston, Texas. . Rodrigo serves as the Lead Pastor of UNION Houston. Rodrigo is the visionary of the mission of Union Houston. Being living proof of the redemptive life-changing power of Christ Rodrigo's passion is to connect the least the lost and the last to Christ. . Sara is the Operations Pastor of UNION Houston. She coordinates operations at UNION's physical location, Sara provide support to the staff and attenders, and leads volunteer teams to execute initiatives of the vision of the Church music. . We talk about his family migrating to the US and all the challenges that came with that. Then we got into his first addiction, money and success. At one time Rod became an atheist. In 2007 he had DEA, ICE, and Condoleezza Rice wanting to interview him about some properties he sold to people who were in trouble. . We also dive into Rod's bout with depression and how he overcame it. By the age of six he had already experienced physical, sexual, and verbal abuse and admits it robbed him of his identity, self worth, self esteem and filled him with shame and condemnation. Rod is the most real, transparent, big-hearted pastor I know. . Union Houston does a lot of mission work in Afghanistan. They've planted churches in Iran, equipped pastors in Afghanistan, and are now helping to extract them as well. Please check out the link below to see how you can partner with Pastor Rod and Sara, as well as Global Catalytic Ministries, to give support to their efforts in Afghanistan. . Memorable Quote: “I'm passionate about what I do because my intention is to reach that Rod, or the female version of Rod, that is actually intending on killing themselves.”- Pastor Rod Vargas . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Afghanistan Relief: https://www.unionhouston.com/afghanistanrelief . Union Houston's Website: https://www.unionhouston.com/ . Rod's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revrodhtx . Rod's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revrodhtx/ . Watch Rod talk about the vision of Union Houston: https://vimeo.com/527546692 . Buy Raffle Tickets for the Mower: https://spartanmowergiveaway.ourraffle.org/ . How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: . Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127. . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Shop our merchandise: https://forgivenfelons.org/shop . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

What we are witnessing right now is the decimation of the country and people of Afghanistan. The Taliban has a hit list of known Christians that they are targeting to hunt down and kill. But these believers are not hopeless... I've had 3 conversations this week with my friend Pastor X and his team that have changed my faith. History has shown that persecution grows the church and you guys.. these Jesus followers on the ground in Afghanistan are still on mission, hopeful, and willing to die for their faith.GIVE to Global Catalytic Ministries here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/GlobalCatalyticMinistriesInc/GCMdonations.html

An official statement by leaders of the underground church in Afghanistan report the decimation of the country and people as it returns to Taliban rule. The void left by the removal of US troops after 20 years became the opportunity for the brutal regime of extreme terrorists to reclaim power and destroy years of work and efforts. Hear what this means for women and Christians throughout the region. Global Catalytic Ministries a nonprofit organization featured in two major documentary films: Sheep Among Wolves, Vols. I & II. This unique, groundbreaking ministry is carried out almost entirely by nationals and former Muslims—some of whom were even terrorists—and are making disciples where no one wants to. https://www.catalyticministries.com/ info@catalyticministries.com 

Steve Trevino of Global Catalytic Ministries comes us to talk to us about what is going on in Afghanistan and what we can do to help. 

John Weaver (Weaver United) joins us to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and how we can pray for our brothers and sisters there. John served as a humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan before and after September 11, 2001, and continues to take trips there to provide aid.   IM, Inc. Director Clint Morgan says, "We absolutely must give time to fast and pray for the churches and believers who have been directly threatened by the leadership of the Taliban."   To find out how you can be more involved in helping, here are a couple of organizations to check out:   The Voice of the Martyrs - USA: https://www.persecution.com. Global Catalytic Ministries: https://www.catalyticministries.com.   Feel free to share this interview in your church services or prayer meetings. #NAFWB

Lucy Boston (Episode #11)   Cory and Brian interview Lucy Boston. This week we're focused on fasting. Lucy is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is and Executive Associate and Prayer Strategist with Global Catalytic Ministries, a ministry network of Underground Churches in the Middle East bringing Muslims to Christ through Disciple Making Movements. Lucy serves this growing network through Communications, Equipping, and Ministry Development. (www.catalyticministries.com) Lucy and her husband have an Isaiah 19 Mandate, which means networking prayer along a specific region of the Middle East according to Isaiah 19:23, and are both passionate about Israel, the Arab World and the Persian World. Lucy's key focus is connecting praying people to the real news from the underground church for awareness and prayer covering. Lucy leads and coordinated various weekly prayer calls centered around praying for frontier workers, the salvation of Muslims and Disciple Making Movements. You can find more resources on her prophetic blog: www.silverlakesound.com. Contact: lucy@catalyticministries.com   Fasting as a lifestyle [2:59] The number one reason why we fast, “We want Jesus to return.” [4:40] Fasting messes up our plans [8:33] One aspect of fasting is mourning [11:55] Another is that you will be called to a deeper place of prayer [12:25] Daniel Chapter 10 [13:00] Fasting has to do with warfare [16:35] Fasting keeps you human [17:25] You can't fast in a rhythm that's wrong [19:20] The common denominator is you're being led to fast [20:15] The Rewards of Fasting [25:32] Tools get you to hungering and thirsting for Jesus [32:00] Core Identity is so important [37:25] We're inviting people into a family [38:00] Resources Mentioned in Podcast The Rewards of Fasting [25:32] Next step with the Underground: Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us for Coaching Support the Underground

The KC Underground Podcast  Lucy Boston (Episode #10)   Cory and Brian interview Lucy Boston. Lucy is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is and Executive Associate and Prayer Strategist with Global Catalytic Ministries, a ministry network of Underground Churches in the Middle East bringing Muslims to Christ through Disciple Making Movements. Lucy serves this growing network through Communications, Equipping, and Ministry Development. (www.catalyticministries.com) Lucy and her husband have an Isaiah 19 Mandate, which means networking prayer along a specific region of the Middle East according to Isaiah 19:23, and are both passionate about Israel, the Arab World and the Persian World. Lucy's key focus is connecting praying people to the real news from the underground church for awareness and prayer covering. Lucy leads and coordinated various weekly prayer calls centered around praying for frontier workers, the salvation of Muslims and Disciple Making Movements. You can find more resources on her prophetic blog: www.silverlakesound.com. Contact: lucy@catalyticministries.com   We're unprepared [0:59] Obedience coming from prayer is why movements happen [7:00] Deepening your own life with God is critical [8:19] Step One: It begins and ends with God [10:52] Our first mistake is often that we're not exuberant enough [13:14] We have to present contrast in our conversation [15:25] The Way of the Heart - Henri Nouwen [16:25] “The whole point of words is to grasp an idea…” [16:45] The Routine is Important [19:15] Tools are important for a season [23:25] We get a handle on our heart in the secret place [27:15] Extraordinary Prayer and Fasting is a team sport [33:13] Context changes the “how” [37:27] Prayer Strategist and Coordinators [40:00] Kansas City is ready for a movement [43:15] Disciplemaking and prayer are combined in the Great Commission [45:35] Wrap up [48:00]   Resources Mentioned in Podcast The Way of the Heart - Henri Nouwen [16:25] Declarative Prayer List – 24:30 Next step with the Underground: Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us for Coaching Support the Underground

Eugene has invited Miriam from Global Catalytic Ministries to join him on this episode. GCM has been doing great work reaching Muslims in the Middle East and in restricted Muslim countries. They discuss the mission and activities of GCM and the upcoming release of an exciting new film, Sheep Among Wolves Volume II. The documentary-style film highlights the predominately women-led effort of workers and missionaries in the underground church in the Middle East.