IronWorks Podcast #62 - Firebrand: The Incendiary Life of a Nepali Christian

"Firebrand" is available NOW! https://www.ironworks.media/bookstore/p/firebrand Welcome to Episode 62 of the Ironworks Podcast! Pastor Tyler and Zack ask: "What if the stories that ignite our faith aren't relics of the past, but living testimonies happening right now?" This conversation takes us deep into the heart of modern missionary work through the extraordinary life of Nanda Giri, a former Hindu priest's son turned revolutionary turned passionate follower of Christ. His journey from the mountains of Nepal—where he fought as a teenage communist guerrilla, survived being shot and left for dead, and eventually discovered Jesus while searching for a revolutionary leader—reminds us that God is still writing incredible stories of transformation today. We're challenged to reconsider what we think we know about other cultures and religions, particularly Hinduism's caste system and the doctrine of karma, which traps millions in cycles of hopelessness and suffering. The gospel doesn't just offer eternal salvation; it brings immediate liberation, dignity, and hope to those enslaved by spiritual oppression. As we read testimonies like Nanda's, we're not just learning history—we're being provoked to examine our own lives and ask: What is God calling us to do? What revolutionary story might He be writing through our obedience? The same Spirit that transformed a Hindu revolutionary into a pastor training over 1,200 church leaders is available to work through us, wherever we're planted. Subscribe to the Iron Works Podcast for more insightful discussions and sign up at www.ironworks.media to get two FREE e-books and stay updated on upcoming conferences, book launches, and new content. Join us in building the premier Christian resource network for Calvary Chapel and beyond! https://www.ironworksmedia.org/ Click this link for more info on Calvary Chapel Trussville! 👇 https://launcher.nucleus.church/launcher/4a03a22309b4f591def1 Firebrand: The Incendiary Life of a Nepali Christian (IronWorks Podcast #62)