New York: Did you know one of the fastest-growing expressions of Christianity today is unfolding in the most dangerous places to follow Christ? In the latest episode of Heaven Meets Earth, host Abigail Robertson (of CBN) brings listeners face to face with the bold faith of Iranian believers—those risking everything to follow Jesus in secrecy.
A Voice from the Frontlines: George Thomas Tells Their Story
In this powerful installment, Robertson is joined by George Thomas, senior international correspondent for CBN, who has traveled into volatile regions to report on faith movements under pressure. Thomas shares firsthand stories of Christians in Iran whose lives are quietly transforming in the midst of danger and censorship.
One of the shocking reminders in the episode is this: Christians inside Iran continue to pray for revival—not just within their own land, but for the United States. They see the Great Commission as global, and even in the face of persecution, they believe God’s Spirit is active everywhere.
Their conviction? That no place is too dark for light—and no regime is too strong for a faithful witness.
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Why Iran? The Underground Movement Grows
Iran is widely known as one of the most hostile nations for Christians, especially for those who convert from Islam. Under strict religious laws, public Christian worship is restricted; converts often face harassment, surveillance, and persecution. Yet, despite these heavy risks, underground house churches continue to multiply.
Over time, ministries like Mohabat TV have broadcast Farsi Christian programming into Iran, offering a way for people to hear the gospel inside their homes and online—bypassing state controls.
George Thomas explains that many young Iranians are deeply disappointed with the answers offered by the dominant religious system. They are searching for meaning, authenticity, and hope—and encountering Jesus through dreams, testimonies, online content, and hidden fellowships.
He tells of secret baptisms organized outside Iran’s borders, underground networks of believers, and new discipleship resources shared discreetly from abroad.
Facing Risk, Holding Hope
This episode doesn’t shy away from the danger. Thomas recounts how confessing faith in Jesus can mean losing jobs, being expelled from school, or worse. Some believers must move, hide, or live under pseudonyms. But rather than fear, the stories echo courage—and faith that God is still working in places where voices are silenced.
These believers are asking for prayers, for protection, and for strength. They also believe deeply in intercession for other nations. Their prayers for revival in the U.S. stem from a conviction that spiritual awakening anywhere helps the global Church—and that God’s work in the hard places brings encouragement to those in safer lands.
Why This Podcast Episode Matters
For listeners and believers in safer contexts, this is more than an inspiring story—it’s a call to solidarity. Robertson and Thomas remind us of these truths:
- Faith flourishes in the shadows — God’s kingdom often grows through quiet, sacrificial discipleship, not through grand institutional visibility.
- Prayer is a frontline — When physical access is denied, prayer becomes a powerful means of connection, support, and spiritual warfare.
- Global stories reshape us — Hearing what God is doing in hidden corners challenges our own comfort zones and invites us deeper partnership.
If you want to support or pray for these underground movements, the podcast episode offers tangible ways to get involved—whether through prayer, raising awareness, or ethically assisting persecuted Christians.
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Tune In & Be Transformed
You can listen to this episode of Heaven Meets Earth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or via the CBN app.
As we engage with these stories, we’re reminded: the Spirit is at work in every land—even when the spotlight doesn’t reach there. May this episode spark deeper prayer, compassion, and a fresh vision for how God might move next—in hidden places and in your own community.
