Conflict in Iran, "Anti-Muslim Hostility", and Wes Huff // In the News

How do we lead through the complexity of the Iran War? Does a new government definition curb free speech? How can reframing questions help share the gospel?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks and what lessons we can learn for church leadership.Show notesRising Lights (fiec.org.uk)Local Conferences 2026 (fiec.org.uk)Thrive 2026 (fiec.org.uk)Ministry Wives Retreat 2026 (fiec.org.uk)Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? (bbc.co.uk)New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government (news.sky.com)No.1 Christianity Expert: The Truth About Christianity! The Case For Jesus (Historian's Proof) - The Diary Of A CEO (youtu.be)It Got HEATED on Diary of a CEO — Wes Huff on Hell - Speak Life (youtu.be)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.Podcast music: Drifting by ⁠⁠⁠Future Infinite⁠⁠⁠.About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - FIEC update05:03 - War in Iran and the Middle East14:14 - Supporting others' causes18:31 - "Anti-Muslim hostility" government definition25:11 - Wes Huff sharing the gospel on The Diary Of A CEO