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In this episode, Chrissy speaks with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, about the war in Iran and powerful testimonies from the Church living through darkness today.

In this critical moment, your prayers matter more than ever. Download the Iran 30 Prayer App to pray for Iran with daily updates, real testimonies, and guided prayer points. Download here:
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In January 2026, Iran faced one of the most violent episodes in its recent history. Thousands were killed, and the nation was left grieving, after the government cracked down with unspeakable brutality on a widespread protest movement.

Yet in the midst of suffering, the underground church has responded with prayer, compassion, and hope.

Joe Connor speaks with Asrin Yousefi about how believers are caring for the hurting, sharing the Gospel, and even starting new fellowships in cities marked by loss.

Listen as we reflect on Christ’s light shining in dark days—and please visit elam.com/pray-for-iran to discover how you can pray for the Church in Iran.

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In this first episode of Send Hope Back Home, Chrissy sits down with Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, and Head of Training, Keyvan Separ, to reveal the vision behind this powerful initiative.

You’ll hear why this is a crucial moment for Iranians around the world to share the hope of Jesus with family and friends back home. David and Keyvan share moving testimonies — including Keyvan’s own transformation story — that show how ordinary believers are sparking change across Iran.

Discover how this movement could mobilize thousands more in the diaspora, and how you can be part of this vital mission at https://www.elam.com/send-hope.

Download the Kalameh app or visit www.kalameh.com/en to arrange a secure delivery of the Bible to a loved one in Iran. (Click the chat icon in the corner to start a conversation with our team.)

Discover Safar https://www.safar.org/

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In this bonus episode, Elam’s Executive Director, David Yeghnazar, shares how the Iranian church has been responding to the recent conflict with Israel.

You will hear encouraging stories and prayer needs for Iranian Christians at this critical time.

Join us in praying for Iran’s church using free prayer resources at www.elam.com/pray-for-iran and by signing up to our regular prayer updates at www.elam.com/subscribe.

To access free resources that will help your Iranian friends share the hope of the Gospel with loved ones still in Iran, visit www.elam.com/send-hope.

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In today’s episode, Dara Lynn has a conversation with Magda to hear a significant update to Magda’s story. She shares about a recent answer to prayer that has been 21 years in the making. To hear Magda’s full testimony, please go back to her episode from May 10th, “A Hard and Faithful Choice."
 
For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up the most recent season of the podcast. Jennifer, Chrissy and Dara Lynn get together to chat about conversations with David, Bahar, Samuel and Sara, and Shahrokh. They discuss how God is using ordinary, even unlikely, people to impact the church in extraordinary ways. So, grab a cup of tea and join us for another episode of Chai time on Jesus Speaks Farsi.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story. 

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In today’s episode, Chrissy and Dara Lynn chat with Shahrokh, continuing the ongoing conversation about how everyone, even the most unlikely person, has a part to play in the growth of the church. In this fourth episode of our series, “Everyone Gets to Play,” they discuss how Christian Afghans are having an unexpected impact on the Persian-speaking church.

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In today’s episode, Chrissy chats with Samuel and Sara Nielsen to continue the conversation about our latest series  “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this third episode of the series, we talk about how God is moving in the hearts of Persian-speaking teenagers. More and more young people in the Iran region are experiencing life transformation through Christ and they are increasingly excited to tell their friends and family what God is doing, furthering the growth of the church.

 For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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In today’s episode, Jennifer and Chrissy have a conversation with Bahar Shahabi, to talk further about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this second episode of the series, we discuss how as Persian-speaking women meet Jesus, their passion for sharing Him with others is having a significant impact on the growth of the church.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

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In today’s episode, Dara Lynn and Jennifer have a conversation with David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, to talk about our latest series on the podcast, “Everyone Gets to Play.” In this first episode of the series, they discuss how, in God’s kingdom, everyone has a part to play and often the most unlikely people are helping to grow the church in remarkable ways.

For more information about the recent history and incredible growth of the Iranian church, please visit elam.com/iran-story.

And for more information about our organization, please visit elam.com.

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