My guest today, Naghmeh Panahi has an amazing story to tell! She starts by talking about her Muslim upbringing in Iran to her conversion to Christianity after her brother had a vision of Jesus. She talks about how they had to hide their relationship with Jesus until her parents conversion years later after moving to Idaho. She talks about moving back to Iran in her 20s and being able to see full blown revival and to be a part of it. Then she talks about meeting her ex-husband and the life and abuse she suffered at his hands and through his words. She stated that she didn't know she was in an abusive relationship until after her husband was arrested and she was removed from the situation. She states, "God used his imprisonment to set me free."
This episode will challenge you, as it has me, to look at what you put your faith and trust in. Do you put it in material things or in the things and people around you, or do you place it in God and His promises? It will also encourage you to discover the passions God has put in your heart for His people and to ask Him to use you in that way. She has a huge heart and passion for the persecuted church and that is evident in her voice, her life and her story. Enjoy this episode and go out and get her book today!
Bio:
Naghmeh Abedini Panahi made national news when she publicly advocated for the release of her then husband, Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith. Through Saeed’s imprisonment Naghmeh was not only able to bring worldwide attention to the plight of the persecuted Christians, but she was also able to proclaim the Gospel to millions of people across the globe by speaking at human rights groups, major news outlets, the United Nations in Geneva, the European Parliament, Congress and have personal meetings with President Barrack Obama and Donald Trump. When it came to light in 2015 that Naghmeh had been abused throughout her marriage by her “hero” husband, the Christian community turned on her and she was harshly judged by religious leaders. Although Naghmeh was judged, abandoned, and rejected by the Christian community, she trusted in Jesus to be her defense and to fight her battles (Exodus 14:14). Naghmeh’s story is a story of God’s amazing rescue and restoration.
Anchor Verse:
Hosea 2:14-16
Song of Solomon (Songs) 6:3
Connect with Naghmeh:
Website: https://naghmehpanahi.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NaghmehSPanahi/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/naghmeh_panahi/
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LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/naghmehpanahi
Order her book, I Didn't Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse https://www.shoptheword.com/product/i-didnt-survive/
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