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THE CROSS IN THE DESERT
A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians who suffer under a dictatorship government.
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My interview with Tim Tapp about Mahsa Amini Day, September 16, 2023.
Mahsa Amini day on September 16 is a global rally condemning her unjust murder in Iran for not wearing a proper hijab.
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"Why are so many mosques closing their doors in Iran?"
The people of Iran are weary and frustrated by empty religion. They are hungry for the truth, for purpose and meaning in their lives. Jesus offers them an…
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"How Jesus treated women."
Jesus came into a culture that discriminated against women, treating them like second-class citizens. Jesus lifted women our of the gutters of discrimination…
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"Did the Apostle Paul teach that women must be silent in the church?" (Part one)
1 Corinthians 14:34 is a Bible verse that has been wrenched out of its context and used to silence women from leadership roles in the churches. In my latest…
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"Phoebe: The case for women leadership in the church."
Phoebe is a prime example of a gifted and strong leader in the early Church. In Romans 16: The Apostle Paul calls her a deacon and commends her for her…
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"Submission doesn't mean that I'm your slave!"
The hot button issue of submission is too often abused out of Biblical context in order to oppress women, treating them like a doormat. However, that is far…
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"The God of truth."
"What is truth?" Our culture lives in a sea of relativism, ppreference, and opinion, rejecting all standards and authority. However, the Bible presents God as…
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"Lifeless forms of plastic."
The Islamic Republic of Iran not only requires women to be veiled when going out publicly, but also demands that mannequins in a store women must also be…
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"A history of the Hijab Law in Iran."
Since the Iranian Revolution, women have suffered extreme discrimination and oppression by an evil government. The Islamic Republic of Iran is now using…
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"Uprising: We are the Revolution." Part One
An audiobook production of, "Uprising: We are the Revolution." Part One
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Armita Abassi: "Living with the scars."
Armita Abassi was a prominent leader of the protests. She was both beautiful and courageous and that's why security forced had to punish her. Armita was…
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Asra Panahi: "I refuse to sing."
A 15 year-old Iranian swimmer, Asra Panahi, refused to sing a pro-government song and was brutally beaten to death at school. There is no freedom in the…
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"Nika Shakarami: Burning headscarves in Tehran."
On the evening of September 20. 2022, a 16 year-old freedom fighter named Nika Shakarami, took part in a massive protest in Iran. She bravely burned her…
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"Hadis Najafi: Preparing for battle."
Hadis was never political, but the death of Mahsa Amini motivated her to join the protesters and be her voice. On Wednesday, September 21, Hadis went out on…
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Jina Mahsa Amini, "A few strands of hair."
On September 16, 2022, Jina Mahsa Amini died in a Tehran hospital after being brutally beaten by the morality police. Her unjust death has spaked a massive…
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"God's prescription for a successful Christian life."
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in everything.." These are the ingredients outlined by the Apostle Paul for a successful Christian life…
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"Jesus, the light of the world."
The Bible teaches that, "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." Jesus came into the world shining God's truth and bringing hope to a world of…
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"What child is this?" The powerful prophecy of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6-7.
The prophet Isaiah described the characteristics of the coming Messiah in a powerful prophecy found in Isaiah 9:6-7. Discover the rich identity of Jesus the…
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"Jesus: The healer of broken and traumatized lives."
The Bible teaches that Jesus came to set the captives free. He wants to heal and restore broken lives today. When you call upon his name, he will restore your…
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"Intercessory prayer: Demolishing demonic strongholds in Iran."
God is calling his church to take up their weapons in prayer and intercede for the troubled nation of Iran. The Bible teaches us to demolish the demonic…
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"Randy. Please be our voice. They are killing us."
A voice message from my dear Iranian friend Mahdis became a life changing experience. She pleaded with me to be her voice and speak put against an evil…
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"Be our voice."
Sara pleads with us to be the voice of all Iranians. She is a young, twenty-two year old girl, struggling to survive under a dictatorship government. With the…
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"Where are the feminist voices for Mahsa Amini?
Masha Amini never imagined that when she was brutally murdered by the Morality police, that she would spark a global revolution for women's rights in Iran…
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9/11 Twenty-One Years later: Are we any safer or could these attacks happen again?
All of us will never forget where we were when we learned about the horrific attacks on 9/11. However, 21 years later, are we any safer or could these attacks…
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"Viciously beaten and brain dead for wearing improper hijab."
Iranian women are forced to wear a hijab when going out publicly and face fine or imprisonment for violating this rule. Twenty-two year old, Mahsa Amini was…
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"Why did God allow the Holocaust?"
If God is good and all powerful how could allow the evil genocide of over six million Jews? This is a deep and difficult question to answer and yet God has a…
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"Iran's appalling record of human rights violations and the problem of evil."
In the first year of Iran's new president, there has been an appalling record of human rights violations. Why does God allow this evil to continue? Listen to…
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"The invitation: Come drink from the well."
The Bible is filled with metaphors illustrating water as the cleansing power of God. Come with me on an exciting journey and discover the living waters of…
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"The ongoing oppressive war against women in Iran."
Recently, Iranian women bombarded social media defying the Hijab Law and voicing their complaints against the oppressive rules targeting women. They are tired…
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"A witch in the woods: the persecution of Rebecca."
"A witch in the woods," is my historical fiction novel that takes place during the Salem Witch trials of 1692. It is a novel that condemns the unjust execution…
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"Finding true rest in Christ."
The oppression and demands of false religion will exhaust you. That's why Jesus invites us to come to him for true rest and salvation. If you are carrying…
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"The hidden agenda of the Global Reset: Control and censorship," (Part 3)
The World Economic Forum under the leadership of Klaus Schwab is organizing a One World Government that will destroy capitalism and remove all of our freedoms…
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"Finding hope and comfort in the Psalms."
There is so much pain and brokenness in our world. Where can we find hope and comfort from the evil all around us? The book of Psalms can be our refuge. The…
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"Preparing for the return of Christ."
The Bible teaches us how we should live in anticipation of the return of Christ. Since we know what's coming on the horizon, what should be doing before Christ…
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"The Book of Daniel, the New World Order, and the Great Reset," (Part 2)
Bible prophecy foretells the coming of a final One World government which will produce the Antichrist. The World Economic Forum headed by Klaus Schwab is…
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"Bible prophecy and the Great Reset."
Recently, The World Economic Forum, proposed a drastic change to our economic system that will result in a one world government controlling our lives as…
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"Exposing the Biden disinformation governance board."
The government has been having a meltdown since Elon Musk purchased Twitter. They fear that freedom of speech will return for conservatives and they can't…
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"The high cost of following Jesus in Iran."
If you come from a Muslim background and decide to change your religion in Iran, you will be imprisoned or executed. Despite the governments threats, Iranians…
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"Resurrection morning: The women and the empty tomb."
Women were the first eyewitnesses to the resurrection of Christ. Why is that so important, and why does that demonstrate the accuracy of the gospel accounts?
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"Today, you will be with me in paradise."
We needs words of hope and assurance in our times of uncertainty. Jesus gave words of assurance to a criminal crucified next to him on the cross. During his…
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"What will heaven be like?"
Heaven is glorious place where we will see Jesus face to face and experience eternal joy without suffering and pain. Listen to my latest podcast to discover…
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"The rapture and the resurrection. What will our new glorified bodies be like?"
At the rapture, the dead in Christ will rise first and we which are still alive will be caught up and our bodies will be transformed. What will our new…
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"Answering objections to the pre-trib rapture of the church."
The doctrine of the rapture of the church is under attack these days. Will the church go through the Great Tribulation? Is the rapture a false teaching not…
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"The differences between the rapture of the church and the Second Coming of Christ."
The church is becoming so preoccupied with political activism that they have abandoned the importance of the coming rapture of the church. My latest podcast…
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"Maria: A shining light in the darkness of Iraq."
The Middle East is a very dangerous place for a Muslim to live if he or she converts to Christianity. Maria found her hope and freedom in Jesus and her family…
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"A Lion in Persia: The assassination of Dr. Ardeshir Hosseinpour."
In 2007, The Islamic Republic of Iran murdered one of their top scientists who refused to enrich the uranium level for the development of a nuclear weapon…
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"Where are we at on the prophetic time clock?"
Wars, rumors of wars, nations fighting against other nations, wickedness, and lawlessness! Will Jesus be returning soon for his bride? Listen to my latest…
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"The churches in Ukraine: Why we refuse to flee."
The brave Ukranian pastors refuse to flee their country and instead have remained behind to serve their wounded neighbors during the bloody invasion.
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"The invasion of Ukraine: A foreshadow of the future Ezekiel 38 War.
Ezekiel 38 is a powerful portion of the prophetic scriptures declaring that one day in the future, Russia will lead a coalition of nations in a surprise…
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"Scientific evidence for the existence of God."
Can we believe in science and still have faith in God? The atheist says no, but the modern discoveries in science tell a much different story. Click on the…
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"The terrifying reality of honor killings in Iran."
Mona Heydari was only seventeen years old when she became the victim of an honor killing in Iran. Her husband was videotaped proudly carrying her severed head…
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"China, human rights, and The Beijing Olympics."
There is a dark cloud of oppression hovering over the winter Olympics this year in Beijing. How should we respond? Should we still watch the thrilling…
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"Acts 17: Witnessing to the pagan philosophers of our day."
The Apostle Paul boldy proclaimed the gospel to the philosophers and stoics on Mars Hill in Athens, Greece. The church can learn from his example how to speak…
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"The life-transforming power of the resurrection."
Our culture worships at the throne of "scientism," which teaches that the natural world is the only true reality and religious claims of life after death are…
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"The Incarnation of Christ: God with us."
The baby in the manger born in Bethlehem was literally God manifested in the flesh, God with us. Jesus is the heart of Christmas, the promised Messiah who came…
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"Like lambs to slaughter."
On November 16, 2019 thousands of Iranians took to the street protesting the sudden spike in gas prices. With the internet shut down for two weeks, the…
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"Oh, how He Loves us!"
The Quran teaches that Allah's love must be earned through obedience and good works. However, in contrast to Islam's holy book, the Bible teaches that God…
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"The tenth commandment: You shall not covet."
When we lust after things instead of Christ, we allow the deadly sin of coveting to rule our souls. Join me today on my final teaching from a study of the Ten…
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"The ninth commandment: You shall not lie."
The consequences of not telling the truth and misleading people is very destructive in our society. Living destroys marriages and causes corruption. However…
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"Reyhaneh, in defense of her honor."
On October 25, 2014 twenty six year-old Reyhaneh Jabbari was hanged in Iran. What was her crime? She defended herself against a government rapist. This is how…