EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 40 MIN
From Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to Gospel Preacher with Mohamad Faridi
from The Missional Life Podcast
How does someone go from serving in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to proclaiming Jesus Christ to Muslims around the world? Mohamad Faridi shares his incredible story of encountering Jesus after years of striving to please God through Islam. Facing persecution, homelessness, and life-threatening consequences for his faith, Mohamad found a supernatural peace that changed everything. Now leading a ministry reaching Muslims globally, he reveals how God is moving powerfully among Persian people today. This episode will ignite your faith and challenge you to share the gospel with boldness. ✝️🌊🔥About the GuestMohamad Faridi is the president of Iranian Christians International and the author of Forsaking My Father’s Religion. Born and raised in Iran in a devout Muslim family, Mohamad encountered Jesus after years of striving to earn God’s acceptance through Islam. Today he boldly shares the gospel with Muslims worldwide and documents testimonies of Muslims coming to faith in Christ.Reasons to ListenRadical Transformation Story Mohamad’s journey from devoted Muslim and military trainee to passionate follower of Jesus reveals the life-changing power of the gospel.Inside the Underground Church Learn firsthand how believers in Iran connect, evangelize, and grow their faith despite intense persecution.Bold Evangelism Insights Mohamad shares practical wisdom on sharing the gospel with Muslims and why courage and clarity matter when presenting Christ.Big TakeawaysGrace Over Works Many people strive to earn God’s approval through religion, but the gospel reveals that salvation is a gift received through faith in Jesus.Boldness Matters Sharing the gospel clearly and confidently resonates deeply, especially in cultures where strength and conviction are valued.God Is Moving Globally Despite persecution, God is powerfully drawing Muslims to Christ across Iran and the Middle East.Faith Requires Courage Following Jesus sometimes means facing rejection, persecution, or loss, but God’s peace sustains believers through it.Every Christian Has a Mission Whether across the world or in your neighborhood, every believer is called to boldly share the truth of Jesus.Missional ChallengesShare the Gospel Boldly Look for one opportunity this week to clearly explain the gospel to someone rather than waiting for them to ask.Pray for the Persecuted Church Spend time praying for believers in Muslim-majority nations who risk their lives to follow Jesus.Support Global Missions Consider financially supporting a ministry that is reaching unreached people groups with the gospel.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Mohamad Faridi01:00 – Growing Up in Iran During War04:30 – Religious Devotion and Striving for Allah’s Favor08:20 – Encountering a Christian Friend11:10 – Hearing the Gospel for the First Time13:10 – Radical Conversion to Jesus16:00 – Family Rejection and Homelessness18:00 – Underground Church Movement in Iran21:00 – Evangelism in Muslim Contexts26:00 – How to Share the Gospel with Muslims33:00 – Supporting the Persecuted Church36:00 – Iranian Christians International Ministry39:00 – Final Encouragement: Catch the Wave of God’s WorkGuest Website & Social MediaWebsite: https://iranchristians.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MohamadFaridiMinistry: Iranian Christians InternationalHashtags#themissionallife #themissionallifepodcast #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #MuslimToChristian #ChristianTestimony #Evangelism #PersecutedChurch #GreatCommission________________________________________________________________________________________>>>CLICK HERE to get your FREE 31 DAY MISSIONAL DEVOTIONALand to learn more about 'The Missional Life' ministry<<<_______________________________________
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