Naghmeh Panahi: "I Didn't Survive" | When Revival and Darkness Collided

Send us Fan MailThough raised largely in the United States, Naghmeh Panahi returned to Iran as an adult—into the heart of one of the most explosive underground Christian revivals the modern world has seen.What she encountered was breathtaking: faith flourishing under persecution, miraculous conversions, and a growing church movement no regime could stop. It was there that Naghmeh fell in love with a young Iranian pastor, Saeed Abedini, whose ministry led countless Iranians to Jesus. Together, they witnessed miracles, planted churches, and risked everything for the Gospel.But alongside revival, another story was unfolding—one far more painful.Shortly after their marriage, a hidden and destructive side of Saeed emerged. What began in secrecy escalated into severe abuse that nearly cost Naghmeh her life. Her story forces us to wrestle with difficult but necessary questions about power, discernment, spiritual authority, and the misuse of faith language.In today’s episode, Naghmeh courageously shares her journey, and we discuss:What God is truly doing in Iran todayThe beauty and danger of revival movementsHow abuse can hide behind spiritual languageWhy discernment matters as much as faithThe complex realities of demons, deliverance, and traumaThis episode is not about tearing down revival—it’s about telling the truth, protecting the vulnerable, and understanding God’s heart for His suffering people.Listener discretion is advised.➡️ Naghmeh Panahi's Website:https://naghmehpanahi.com/❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerhttps://cash.app/$KarlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA#Bibleteaching #deliveranceministry #demons #Christianity #DiscipleshipSupport the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle...  / karlgessler  ...