Our guest on today’s episode has been called the “Billy Graham of Iran” by Joel Rosenberg.
Dr. Hormoz Shariat grew up in a Muslim household in Iran, and found himself wondering “what does all this mean?” They recited the prayers day after day, yet there was no inward stirring.
Hormoz got a bitter taste of what the Islamic religion is capable of by a government that embraces it as its official religion when his brother was murdered by the regime two years after being jailed for what would be regarded as a misdemeanor crime in America.
Rather than despising his brother’s murderers, Hormoz used the power of his faith in Jesus to minister to his fellow Iranians through live broadcasts on the state-sponsored television stations.
This interview will inspire you to take action in the face of overwhelming evil – and to acknowledge the true source of evil in this world, showing mercy toward those who are misled into doing Satan’s deeds.
We invite you to scroll down a bit and see how you can get a copy of Hormoz’ book Iran’s Great Awakening, and receive text updates on what is going on with the Iran Alive ministries!
In this interview with Hormoz, you’ll learn:
-Family life in Iran, and finding Jesus in an Islamic culture…06:10
-The moment Hormoz found Jesus through “researching” Jesus…08:30
-A janitor at Hormoz’ wife’s work leads both of them to Jesus, and saves their marriage…13:30
-So many Muslims are indifferent to religion in general – but is a vibrant spiritual life…15:21
-Hormoz answers the call to minister to Muslims…18:45
-Why Hormoz loves Muslims, in spite of atrocities committed by the Islamic government of Iran…21:10
-The “logical” reason Muslims are so resistant to Christianity…25:45
-Incredible conversion stories and miracles witnessed in person by Dr. Hormoz…31:30
-How Iran Alive is utilizing artificial intelligence as a ministry tool…42:16
-How you can pray for Iran and Iran Alive Ministries…45:45
-And much more…
Resources mentioned:
Text the word “Iran” to 85789 to opt-in to text updates from Iran Alive
Iran’s Great Awakening, by Dr. Hormoz Shariat (Get a copy for free when you make a contribution to Iran Alive)
About our guest:
Dr. Hormoz Shariat is the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, which utilizes satellite TV to broadcast Christian programming to a potential audience of 130 million in Iran and the Middle East. Dr. Shariat has been called “the Billy Graham of Iran,” by best-selling American Israeli author, Joel Rosenberg.
Iran Alive uses modern technology to share the Gospel, train believers and fuel a discipleship-making movement. Dr. Shariat’s ministry broadcasts life-giving messages 24/7 to some of the darkest regions of the world, spreading the gospel of Christ to oppressed Islamic-run Iran. Where it is illegal to gather for a Christian church service, the 24/7 broadcast steps in, connecting and discipling the underground Church. Dr. Shariat has an audience of an estimated 6 million daily viewers (and 20 million weekly viewers) of his satellite program in Iran.
With call centers, their 4:12 training school, college discipleship, Bible smuggling, and more — the ministry supports the movement of God in Iran. Iran’s population is about 84 million people and only about 2 million people identify as Christians. The church in Iran is one of the most persecuted in the world due to severe governmental restrictions on practicing Christianity. No church gatherings are permitted in Iran. Bibles are prohibited and difficult to find in Iran. Hopelessness and despair have caused the suicide rate and drug addictions to skyrocket.
As a solution, Iran Alive Ministries provides:
Evangelism: Satellite TV allows for 24/7 broadcasts of Gospel messages, biblical teachings, and Christian content across Iran and other Farsi-speaking regions like Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Discipleship: The 4:12 Discipleship School provides teaching, training, and mobilizes new Iranian believers for the work of ministry.
Community: Iran Alive connects new believers to underground house churches and online churches in Iran.
Bible Distribution: Bibles are smuggled in and distributed to believers through the underground church network.
Dr. Shariat has been doing ministry among Muslim-born Iranians as a Muslim background believer for the last 40 years. Iran Alive Ministries was birthed 22 years, ago and is using modern technology to share the Gospel, train believers, and fuel a discipleship-making movement in Iran. Thousands of Iranians are coming to Christ each year through this ministry. In his book, “Iran’s Great Awakening” Dr. Shariat shares his spiritual journey out of Islam to Christianity, Biblical prophesies about Iran, and the strategies to transform a nation like Iran.
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