In this episode of Project 16:15, we dive deep into the powerful documentary Sheep Among Wolves and unpack what it reveals about the underground church in Iran.
This is not a light conversation.
We talk about:
This episode challenged us—and it will challenge you too.
Are we taking our freedom for granted?
What does our faith actually cost us?
And are we living like the early church… or just going through the motions?
We also break down Scripture, church history, and hard truths about faith, persecution, and discipleship.
Disclaimer:
This episode contains honest and direct discussions about religion, persecution, and cultural differences. Our goal is not to attack individuals, but to speak truth with love and understanding.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro clip: Persecution & early church comparison
00:40 – Welcome to Project 16:15 + opening prayer
02:00 – Introducing Sheep Among Wolves documentary
03:15 – Underground church in Iran explained
05:30 – Freedom in America vs persecution abroad
08:00 – What “church” really means (Matthew 18:20)
11:00 – The reality of persecution (fear, violence, sacrifice)
14:30 – “If I’m raped… this is my body as a living sacrifice”
17:00 – What does our faith actually cost us?
19:30 – Disciples vs churches (powerful quote)
22:00 – Using your past for God’s purpose
25:00 – Testimony: former drug smuggler turned disciple-maker
28:00 – Evangelism under extreme risk
31:00 – Early church persecution & urgency (Book of Acts)
34:00 – Western Christianity vs real sacrifice
37:00 – Woman who left America to return to Iran for Christ
40:00 – “We need to be more like them”
43:00 – Comfort vs conviction in Western churches
46:00 – Scripture breakdown: Old vs New Testament connections
52:00 – Jesus revealed throughout the Old Testament
58:00 – Women leading the underground church (55% leaders)
1:02:00 – Proverbs 31: The true value of a virtuous woman
1:10:00 – Misunderstanding Scripture (context matters)
1:18:00 – Faith, culture, and truth discussion
1:25:00 – The cost of discipleship vs comfort
1:30:00 – Comparing belief systems (hard truths discussion)
1:40:00 – Loving your enemies vs persecution
1:47:00 – Paul’s transformation (from persecutor to apostle)
1:52:00 – Final thoughts: What is our price?
1:55:00 – Closing prayer
1:58:00 – Outro
