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An Iranian refugee puts a human face on the fight for freedom from Iran’s regime as author, speaker, and pastor David Nasser joins Al, Zach, and Jase to tell the story of his family’s escape from Iran after the 1979 revolution. David describes the terrifying moment soldiers dragged his father away, their desperate escape plan, and the loneliness he felt after arriving in America as an outsider. But a group of Christians serving as volunteer waiters in his father’s restaurant changed everything, eventually leading David and his whole family to Jesus. The guys also discuss the difference between Iran’s people and its tyrannical regime, the courage of underground Iranian Christians, and why freedom is a gift Americans should never take for granted. In this episode: John 3, verse 16; John 14, verse 6; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 21; Romans 2, verse 4; Mark 8, verse 36; Romans 12, verse 2; 1 Peter 2, verse 9; 1 John 4, verse 8; Ephesians 2, verse 14; Esther 4, verse 14 “Unashamed” Episode 1356 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://www.covesmart.com/unashamed/ — Use code UNASHAMED at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters 00:00 Zach’s Surprise Hot Tub History with David 04:35 David’s Family Faces the Iranian Revolution 09:20 Escaping Iran  13:30 Life as an Iranian Refugee in America 18:20 A Pothead Invites David to Church 24:37 Eight Weeks of Gospel Conversations 28:30 David’s Baptism Costs Him His Home 36:53 The Underground Church in Iran 41:01 Dreams of Jesus in the Middle East 45:53 Al’s Iranian Doctor Saves His Daughter 48:40 “Duck Dynasty” in Farsi 52:39 5 USA vs. Iran World Cup Game — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many, the Gospel according to "the Beloved Physician" is the most readable and complete account of the life of Christ. Known for its historical detail and precision, Luke was chosen by the Holy Spirit to communicate the Gospel to an educated and technological culture. The evidences of the truly "human" nature of Jesus Christ are littered throughout this treatise. BONUS: Audiobook included (from original study recorded 2001) This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Recorded: 2011

Greg Laurie interviews Jonathan Roumie (Lonnie Frisbee, Jesus Revolution) and Jon Erwin (Director, Jesus Revolution) at the 2022 Harvest Crusade.  Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil’s perfectly timed movie blooper at the Colosseum gives the guys a hilarious opening to a much bigger point: empires rise, empires fall, but Christ’s kingdom never shakes. Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian connect ancient Rome’s paganism to modern America’s idols, from power and politics to screens and the new “religions” people build around personal freedom. Through Rome’s ruins, modern America’s chaos, and the steady faith of the early church, the guys point back to the kingdom of God as the only power that survives every age. In this episode: Daniel 7; Hebrews 12; Daniel 2; 1 John; 2 John; 3 John; Joshua 24, verse 15; 1 Thessalonians; Matthew 5. Today’s conversation is about Lesson 9 of Ancient Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale Professor of History Kenneth Calvert. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Ancient Christianity: Christ entered the world during the reign of Caesar Augustus. The tensions between Christianity and the Roman Empire shaped the daily practice of the Christian faith and led many Romans to distrust and persecute the early Christians. But Christianity also benefitted from the Roman world. And when Rome collapsed in the West, Christianity provided the hope for preserving civilization. In this free, eleven-lecture course, Professor Kenneth Calvert will explore: How the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures all contributed to preparing the world to hear the Gospel. Why many Romans distrusted and persecuted the early Christians. The inspiring stories of Christ, His apostles, and faithful ones throughout the first four centuries of Christianity. The arguments of key early Christian apologists—Ignatius, Irenaeus, Justin, Athanasius, and more—who defended and defined the Christian faith amidst the animosity of the Roman world. The conversion of Constantine and how he brought stability to Rome, and how the rivalry between his sons almost returned Rome to paganism. How Augustine’s writings helped preserve the message of Christianity during the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. You will discover the uncertainties, trials, and triumphs of the earliest Christians as they confronted controversies within the faith and persecutions from outside it. Join us today to discover the improbable and miraculous story of Christianity. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Power & Ruins of the Roman Empire 04:44 Phil’s “Torchbearer” Blooper at the Colosseum 11:05 Constantine Changes the Future of Christianity 16:05 Christians Shouldn’t Downplay the Miraculous 20:40 Constantine’s Vision and the Sign on the Shields 24:10 When Church and Politics Get Tangled Together 28:00 The Council of Nicaea and the Trinity 33:45 Why Doctrine Still Matters 37:20 Constantine, Paganism & Religious Freedom 41:05 The Bible Wasn’t Invented by a Committee 44:15 Ancient Rome Looks Like America Today 48:00 The Meek Inherit the Earth — Learn more a

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 10:43)The Decline of Reading and Knowledge: Student Test Scores Reveal that Decrease in Academic Performance is Correlated with Far More Than Just the PandemicTeens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show by Associated Press (Annie Ma and Sharon Lurye)Part II (10:43 – 16:09)De-Incentivizing Work For Teenagers: Our Economic Conditions Incentivize Building College Application Resumes Instead of the Work Ethic for TeenagersWhy Teenagers Stopped Working in the Summer by The Wall Street Journal (Roland Fryer)Part III (16:09 – 18:48)A Move Towards Clarity and Biblical Fidelity at the SBC Annual Meeting: Messengers Voted Overwhelming in Support the Truth and Unity AmendmentPart IV (18:48 – 22:35)Why Has the Issue of Women Preaching in the Pulpit Become Such a Divisive Issue? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (22:35 – 26:10)How Did Matthew Know What Jesus Prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 13-Year Old Listener of the BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

For many, the Gospel according to "the Beloved Physician" is the most readable and complete account of the life of Christ. Known for its historical detail and precision, Luke was chosen by the Holy Spirit to communicate the Gospel to an educated and technological culture. The evidences of the truly "human" nature of Jesus Christ are littered throughout this treatise. BONUS: Audiobook included (from original study recorded 2001) This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Recorded: 2011

CSBC is fresh off the May Executive Board Meeting and Champions Retreat, and there’s a lot to celebrate across California. In this episode Sarah and Pete unpack key updates from the board meeting, share the latest on the CSBC office transition, talk about rising baptism numbers in the state, and highlight the impact church planters and sending churches are making through the Cooperative Program.  As the podcast heads into a summer hiatus during the CSBC office transition, this episode is a reminder to subscribe and stay connected through This Week at CSBC for ministry updates, stories, and resources throughout the summer.   Subscribe to This Week at CSBC here: (www.csbc.com/subscribe) Email us at [email protected]  

We live in an age of compromise, concession and appeasement. The culture would have us look the other way in the face of wrong-doing. Just go along to get along. What’s that they say . . . people who don’t stand for something will fall for anything. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to be courageous in our walk with the Lord. We have the good news that leads to eternal life. We can’t keep that hidden. It requires less fear and more faith. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process.   Receive a copy of The Mindful Marriage and an audio download of "Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the Trump Administration’s investigation into Smith College for admitting biological males, the moral revolution’s influence on foreign policy, and new technology that supposedly proves you are human online.Part I (00:13 – 11:07)The Trump Administration Investigates Smith College on Title IX Breach: If You Admit Biological Male Bodies, Guess What? You are No Longer a Women’s CollegeTrump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women by The Guardian (Rachel Leingang)Part II (11:07 – 15:18)Canada Moves Toward Europe and Europe Keeps the Moral Revolution at Full Speed—Big Lessons Go Deeper Than Foreign PolicyCarney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump by The New York Times (Matina Stevis-Gridneff)Part III (15:18 – 18:51)The LGBTQ Revolution Marks European Milestones: The Moral Revolution Continues to Cause Historic Shifts in Global SceneAre you human? New tool aims to help prove you’re not A.I. by USA Today (Jennifer Jolly)Part IV (18:51 – 26:27)Look into The Orb? Mark of the Beast? New Technologies Supposedly Prove You Are Human Online. What’s Next?Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

After a trip to Georgia that included a surprise goose chase with a long-lost cousin, Jase gets an idea of why millions of Christians think faith is about being a rule follower. The guys wrestle with the difference between guilt and shame, why a rule-based mindset falls short, and how culture often avoids truth instead of dealing with it. They highlight a powerful moment from a live event that reminds us that real change is about relationship, not just behavior. In this episode: Romans 3, verse 23; Galatians 5, verse 19; 1 John 5, verses 13–21; 1 John 1, verses 3–8; Luke 15; 1 John 3; 1 John 2; Philippians 2; Romans 5–8 “Unashamed” Episode 1326 is sponsored by: https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Get 20% your first purchase when using the code UNASHAMED at checkout. https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNASHAMED. Promo Code UNASHAMED http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Jase & Al Return from the Road 06:30 Jase Meets His Georgia Cousin 12:00 Baptisms & a Powerful Event Moment 16:00 The “Sin That Leads to Death” Revisited 24:30 What Sin Really Means: Missing the Mark 33:30 Guilt vs. Shame: Two Ways to View Sin 42:00 Why Believers Still Struggle with Sin 48:30 Jase’s Take on the Sin That Leads to Death — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many, the Gospel according to "the Beloved Physician" is the most readable and complete account of the life of Christ. Known for its historical detail and precision, Luke was chosen by the Holy Spirit to communicate the Gospel to an educated and technological culture. The evidences of the truly "human" nature of Jesus Christ are littered throughout this treatise. BONUS: Audiobook included (from original study recorded 2001) This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Recorded: 2011

For many, the Gospel according to "the Beloved Physician" is the most readable and complete account of the life of Christ. Known for its historical detail and precision, Luke was chosen by the Holy Spirit to communicate the Gospel to an educated and technological culture. The evidences of the truly "human" nature of Jesus Christ are littered throughout this treatise. BONUS: Audiobook included (from original study recorded 2001) This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings. Recorded: 2011

Fresh off the Cooperative Program Summit in Dallas, Pete Ramirez unpacks what Southern Baptists are actually thinking about CP, and what it means for the road ahead. A new, in-depth survey reveals that most of our churches still believe in the mission, even as economic strain reshapes giving patterns. Through it all, the Cooperative Program continues to stand as a powerful testimony of what happens when churches choose partnership as a valid kingdom approach.  Subscribe to This Week at CSBC here Email us at [email protected]