The Rest Of The Story with Nagmeh Panahi

What happens when the greatest threat to your faith isn't the outer world of persecution, but the subtle deception and idolatry found within religious subculture?In this special episode, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon sits down for an in-depth interview with Naghmeh Panahi. Naghmeh shares her journey growing up in war-torn Iran, finding Christ as a young girl alongside her family, and stepping into dangerous mission work in the Middle East. She courageously unpacks her high-profile marriage to imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini, exposing the hidden realities of domestic abuse, performance-driven Christianity, and the lure of fame, money, and religious hero-worship. Discover how standing for truth cost her approval, comfort, and status, but ultimately brought her into a deeper, unshakeable contentment in Jesus Christ.In this episode, we cover:Escaping War and Finding Faith: How Naghmeh and her family came to Christ out of Islam amidst the Iran-Iraq War and intense family persecution.Mission Work and Confronting Persecution: Facing death threats from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and witnessing miraculous revivals in Iran.The Reality of Hidden Abuse: Discerning the difference between charisma and true Christian character, and recognizing control, isolation, and spiritual abuse.Exposing the Idols of Religious Subculture: How the desire for fame, money, and Christian "heroes" can obscure the true gospel and foster deception.Counting the Cost for Ultimate Contentment: What it takes to set biblical boundaries, walk away from worldly applause, and find complete peace in Christ.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube