The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God S2 E23. Iran's Christian Revolution: David Yeghnazar & guests
Sep 30, 2025
David Yeghnazar, leader at ELAM, discusses the explosive growth of Christianity in Iran, where converts have surged from 500 to over a million since 1979. He highlights how disillusionment with the regime, personal testimonies, and acts of courageous faith are driving this revival. Guests Farshid and Magda share harrowing stories of imprisonment and persecution, yet convey unwavering hope. They delve into the strategies of house church planting and the key role of dreams and visions in conversions, painting a vibrant picture of faith amid adversity.
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See Disillusionment As Spiritual Opportunity
- Do consider political and social disillusionment as part of why people explore new faiths.
- David says the theocracy's failures made many Iranians open to the gospel.
Explaining Iran’s Explosive Church Growth
- Iran's church grew from ~500 Muslim-background believers in 1979 to around a million today despite persecution.
- David Yegnazar attributes this to national disillusionment with the regime and courageous grassroots witness.
New Testament In A Grocery Store
- Maryam prayed all day with a New Testament in her bag and miraculously met a woman who had just requested the same book online.
- The woman received the gift, accepted Christ on the spot, and later discovered her adopted child had been miraculously connected to the giver.
