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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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"The eighth commandment: You shall not steal."
Stealing is a destructive sin of greed that robs innocent victims of their property and life. Join me on my podcast today as I examine closely the implications…
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"OH how he loves us: the unconditional love of God."
Fear and judgment are the predominant themes of the Quran. However, the Bible paints a much different portrait of who God is. The themes of love and compassion…
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"The seventh commandment: You shall not commit adultery."
Our culture is obsessed with sex and endulges in every kind of perversity without restraint. The seventh commandment teaches us to say no to adultery and avoid…
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"The sixth commandment: You shall not murder."
Life is very sacred to God because we are created in his holy image. The sixth commandment forbids the premeditated murder of another human being. Join me on…
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"No women allowed in the new Taliban government."
The State Department is extremely naive about terrorism when they recently expressed concern that there would be no women allowed in the new Taliban government…
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A study of the Ten Commandments. #5, "Honor your father and mother."
Our culture is attacking the family unit established by God and teaching us to disregard their authority. Now more than ever, we must respond in obedience to…
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"The long slow death of Afghan women under Taliban rule."
For twenty years, Afghan women have had a taste of real freedom. But now all of that has changed. What will be the fate of Afghan women now once again under…
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"The fourth commandment: Jesus, Our Sabbath Rest."
The fourth commandment teaches us to, "Remember the Sabbath Day, and keep it holy." What is the Sabbath Day and how are Christians to keep and obey it? Join me…
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The Third Commandment, "You shall not take God's name in vain."
What does it mean to "take God's name in vain?" Join me in a fruitful and life changing study of the Ten Commandments on my latest podcast.
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"The Ten Commandments: #2 "No graven image."
The 2nd Commandment prohibits the use of idols or graven images because they distort the worship of the One true God. Join me in this powerful study of God's…
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The Ten Commandments: #1 "No other gods."
The first commandment warns us against idolatry, the substitute and worship of anything or anyone in place of the One true and Living God. Join me for this…
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"Why does God allow evil and suffering?"
One of the biggest objections to the Christian faith is why does an all powerful God allow so much evil and suffering in the world? In my latest podcast, I try…
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"The Ten Commandments: The Law of perfect freedom," (Part 1)
The Ten Commandments is God's Law that reveals his holy character and how he wants us to behave. Join me in this important Biblical study that will help you…
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"The Longing."
All of us our on a journey, a spiritual quest searching for meaning and purpose in our lives. In my newest podcast, I talk about the longing in our hearts that…
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"Until the while world hears."
It is the death penalty in Saudi Arabia for Muslims to leave the religion of Islam. However, one Muslim woman bravely took the risk to publicly declare her…
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"Driven by the wind," Chapter Four. "The Mistral Wind.
An audio book production of my novel, "Driven by the wind: The calling of Tara."
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter Five.
An audio book production of my intense pandemic thriller, " Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter Five, "Framed."
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"The Supremacy of Christ."
Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" What would your answer be? Join me on this powerful Biblical teaching as I explore what the book of…
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter four.
An audio book production of my pandemic thriller, "Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter four, "Chaos in Seattle."
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"The new heavens and the new earth."
In this final installment of the Book of Revelation series, I explain the glorious future reality of the new heavens and the new earth.
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter Three.
An audio book production of my pandemic thriller, "Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter Three, "A Divine encounter."
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter Two.
An audio book production of my pandemic thriller, "Shut up or die." Chapter Two, "The threat."
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter One.
An audio book production of my pandemic thriller, "Silenced: Shut up or die." Chapter One.
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"Silenced: Shut up or die." Opening pages and preface.
An audio book reading of my pandemic thriller, "Silenced: Shut up or die." Opening pages and preface, Part 1.
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"The Great White Throne Judgment."
Judgment day is a frightening reality when mankind stands before a holy God in his courtroom. Join me for a detailed look at that last day on my latest podcast.
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"The Millennial reign of Christ," (Part two)
When Christ returns and defeats the armies of the Antichrist, he will rule on the earth from Jerusalem for a thousand years.
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"The Millennial reign of Christ upon the earth." (Part One)
Revelation 20 describes a thousand year reign of Christ upon the earth, where Satan is bound, and Christ will rule in righteousness and peace.
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"The return of Christ and the Millennial temple."
Christ returns to the earth with his bride to defeat the armies at the great battle of Armageddon and establish his millennial kingdom.
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"The Bowl Judgments."
God pours out his severe wrath upon the earth dwellers who take the mark of the beast and worship its image.
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"The fall of Babylon and the return of Christ."
God pours his wrath out on the idolatrous City of Babylon, preparing the earth dwellers for the majestic return of Christ.
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"The Trumpet Judgments."
The angels in heaven blow their trumpets unleashing ecological judgment upon the earth. Join me on an intense chronological study of the Book of Revelation.
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"The Last 3 1/2 years of the Great Tribulation."
What happens in the last 3 1/2 years of the Great Tribulation? Join me on an exciting chronological study of the Book of Revelation on my podcast.
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"Iran's war on women."
The Islamic Republic of Iran discriminates and oppresses women in every facet of their lives, treating them like second-class citizens. Listen to my podcast…
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"What happens at end of the first 3 1/2 years of the tribulation?"
Famine, death, and a great war in heaven. Join me for an exciting chronological teaching on the Book of Revelation.
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"The Ezekiel 38 War."
Ezekiel 38 describes a coalition of nations that will attack Israel in the first half of the tribulation period. Listen to my exciting series on the Book of…
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"What happens after the rapture of the church?" (Part two) The Antichrist.
A chronological study of the Book of Revelation from a futurist viewpoint.
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"What happens after the rapture of the church?" (Part one)
A chronological study of the Book of Revelation from a futuristic viewpoint.
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"Is Easter a pagan holiday?"
Did Christianity borrow its teachings from paganism? Does the word, "Easter," refer to a pagan goddess celebration? Find out by listening to my latest podcast.
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"Finding hope and a future: Maral's journey to freedom."
The police were at her door ready to arrest her. Desperate for freedom, Maral and her ten year-old son flee Iran and join up with a refugee group reroute to…
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Mojdeh Fard, "I gave up everything to follow Jesus."
Islam was at the center of Mojdeh's life until one day when she discovered the truth. Kisten to her powerful story and find out the reason why that she gave up…
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"The oppressive Hijab Law in Iran."
Since the Revolution in 1979, all women must be veiled when going out publicly or else be arrested, fined, and serve long prison sentences. The women of Iran…
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"Sanaz Nezami: Ripples of life in an ocean of needs."
This is the tragic story of a young and beautiful Iranian woman, who in her tragic death, gave the precious gift of life to others.
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"Reflecting the beauty of God."
In a world of ugliness and sin, my two dear Iranian friends, Yasamin and Roshanak, reflect the beauty of God in their watercolor paintings. Come with me on a…
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"What Iran taught me about stolen elections."
My dear Iranian-American friend Marziyeh is astonished by how the radical left is behaving like the dictatorship government in Iran by stealing our election…
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"The White Rose: Long Live Freedom."
Hans and Sophie Scholl bravely stood up against Adolph Hitler, publishing anti-Nazi leaflets to expose him and his evil ideology. They paid for it with their…
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"Paradise restored: When heaven comes to earth," (Rev. 21)
There will be a day when God wipes away every tear from our eyes and death will be no more. Come with me on an incredible journey and discover what the new…
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"What Iran has taught me about corrupt elections," (Marziyeh Amirizadeh)
My dear Iranian friend Marziyeh understands the dangerous results of corrupt elections. She experienced that firsthand living under the dictatorship of the…
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Rojina: "A light in the darkness of Turkey."
Rojina is a 22 year-old young Iranian Christian girl struggling to survive as a refugee in Turkey. Everyday she must trust in Christ to have enough money to…
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"A tale of two Iranian refugees in Turkey."
Meet Leila and Afsaneh. They are two Iranian refugees struggling to survive in Turkey. The government has ordered their deportation back to Iran which will be…
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"Experiencing peace with God."
The world is having an anxiety attack over the coronavirus. Where do you and I go to just get away and have a peace of mind? My new podcast explores the issue…
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"The life transforming words of Christ."
The words and teachings of Jesus give humanity hope in a broken world. Listen to the powerful, healing words of Jesus on my latest podcast.
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"Bible prophecy and the future of Iran."
Jeremiah 49:34-39 is the prophetic key to the future of Iran. God promises to restore freedom and democracy to the oppressed people of Iran at the second…
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"The street kids: Iran's forgotten children."
They wander the streets selling merchandise from dawn to dusk and sleep in cardboard boxes on the freezing cold ground. The street kids of Iran are forced into…
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"The sovereignty of God: Comfort in the midst of chaos."
With all of the violence and civil unrest happening every day before our eyes, we need to find hope and peace in the midst of the chaos. Is God or the devil in…
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"Romina Ashrafi: An honor killing in Iran."
Romina was only 14 years old when her father beheaded her while she slept! Her crime? Choosing to marry an older man against her father's wishes. Honor…
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"Driven by the wind: The calling of Tara." Chapter Three.
Tara is an independent, free spirited young woman embarking on a desperate search in her sailboat, "The Mistral Wind," in search of her brother who…
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"The silence of God: Surviving the dark night of the soul."
Why do you feel so distant and far away God. Why have I stopped hearing your voice? Why will you not answer my prayers anymore? These are desperate questions…
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"Driven by the wind: the calling of Tara." Chapter two, "The crisis."
Tara is an independent, free spirited woman who embarks on a desperate search in her sailboat to find her brother that mysteriously disappeared in the Indian…
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"Driven by the Wind: The calling of Tara." Chapter one, Part 2
I begin reading Chapter One, " The Calling."
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"Driven by the wind: the calling of Tara." Introduction. Part One
A special audio book reading of my exciting and adventurous book. "Driven by the wind." Opening credits and preface.