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Awake Church PodcastInto the Deep | Ep 3 - God's Love for the Muslim World with Kamran YaraeiIn this episode, Matt talks with Kamran Yaraei. Originally a muslim from Iran, Kamran met Jesus in a supernatural way, and his journey and friendship with God has given him a deep passion for the sharing the Father's love with the Middle East.2025-04-111h 20
Johnny & Elizabeth EnlowCHOOSE LOVE - Episode 23 - Special Guest Kamran YaraeiElizabeth and longtime friend, Kamran Yaraei (a radically saved ex-Shiite Muslim), bring you in on their conversation about the Father—the One who invites us into the deeper places of His heart.
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Kamran’s book
Food for the Heart
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Website: https://ksmovement.com/
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Global Outpouring(211) “Our Father’s Heart for Muslims” with Kamran YaraeiYou need to know the Father’s heart to pray for the Muslims to be freed from Islam! The Busses are joined by Kamran Yaraei to give you a window into the love of the Father for Iran and Muslims around the world. An Iranian himself, Kamran grew up a devout Shiite Muslim who just wanted to know and love God, and he briefly shares his testimony of meeting and being mentored by Jesus. Kamran gives profound insight into what God is doing in Iran and the Middle East right now. He shares how the Father is leading him to...2024-05-0755 min
God in a simple way141 "Finding Direction: Discovering What Is Not Your Calling"Description: Join Kamran as he explores a unique perspective on finding purpose and direction in life. In this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran challenges listeners to shift their focus from asking what their calling is to considering what is not their calling.Drawing inspiration from the counterintuitive nature of the Kingdom of God, Kamran encourages listeners to approach their daily tasks and responsibilities with a fresh perspective. Instead of constantly seeking answers to what they are supposed to do, Kamran suggests asking the Father, Holy Spirit, and Jesus what they are not supposed to do and...2023-10-2503 minGod in a simple way140 "Assessing Life: Seeking God's Perspective"Description: Join Kamran as he delves into the profound importance of seeking God's perspective on our lives. In this introspective podcast, Kamran highlights the limitations of self-assessment and encourages listeners to turn to their Creator for a true evaluation of their existence.Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teachings, Kamran emphasizes the need to rely on God's authority and wisdom when examining our lives. Instead of falling into the trap of comparing ourselves to others or succumbing to self-pity or pride, Kamran invites listeners to humbly approach God and ask Him to reveal how...2023-10-1806 minGod in a simple way139 "The True Need: Unveiling the Image of Christ Within"Description: Join Kamran, a passionate writer, as he embarks on a soul-stirring exploration of our deepest need – the transformation into the image of Christ. In this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran challenges conventional notions of needs, highlighting that true fulfillment does not require adding things onto ourselves but rather stripping away the layers that obstruct the image of Christ within us.Drawing from his personal journey with Jesus and the experience of being part of God's family, Kamran shares his profound belief that our ultimate goal lies in aligning ourselves with the image of Christ. Discover th...2023-10-1105 minGod in a simple way138 "Transformed into the Image of Christ: Unveiling Our True Purpose"Description: Join Kamran, a passionate writer, on a thought-provoking journey as he explores the profound concept of being transformed into the image of Christ. In this inspiring podcast, Kamran delves into the core essence of our existence, emphasizing that true fulfillment lies in embodying the qualities of Christ, rather than solely pursuing superficial notions of good and evil.Through heartfelt insights, Kamran challenges conventional perspectives on poverty, emphasizing that its eradication alone cannot bring about lasting change. He invites listeners to reflect on their own goals and needs, highlighting that the ultimate aspiration should...2023-10-0402 minGod in a simple way137 "Embracing the Present: Finding Joy in Each Day"Description: Join writer Kamran on a reflective and inspiring podcast as he explores the concept of living in the present moment and finding fulfillment in everyday experiences. Kamran shares his personal journey of shifting his focus from the uncertainties of the future to fully embracing the beauty and possibilities of each day.Drawing on his observations of cultural differences in morning rituals and his own spontaneous lifestyle, Kamran encourages listeners to view life as a series of precious moments rather than overwhelming long-term plans. He emphasizes the importance of seeking joy, strength, and purpose...2023-09-2710 minGod in a simple way136 "The Gift of Voice: Conversations with God"Description: Join writer Kamran as he explores the power and significance of hearing the voices of our loved ones in this thought-provoking podcast. Reflecting on the joy we experience when reconnecting with friends and reminiscing about their voices, Kamran delves deeper into the idea that our voices carry a piece of our identity, our essence. Drawing parallels to our relationship with God, Kamran ponders whether God, too, longs to hear our voices and engage in meaningful conversations with us. Through introspection and spiritual exploration, this podcast encourages listeners to embrace the gift of communication w...2023-09-2001 minGod in a simple way135 "Your story was never told before"In this inspiring and empowering podcast episode, Kamran highlights the uniqueness and significance of each individual's life story. He begins by acknowledging how we often find inspiration in the stories of others, whether it's someone who became a missionary or the life of a renowned figure like Mother Teresa. However, Kamran reminds listeners that the story of their own lives is unlike any other.He emphasizes that the story of our lives is one that has never been heard before, just like our fingerprints. Kamran encourages listeners not to compare their stories to others...2023-09-1303 minGod in a simple way134 Demanding Sacrificial loveIn this candid and introspective podcast episode, Kamran opens up about his desire to be treated in an amazing way by everyone in his life. He acknowledges that he craves love, fair treatment, and even sacrificial acts from others. However, he questions the fairness of this expectation and compares it to the way God has treated him.Reflecting on God's immense sacrifice in sending His Son to die for humanity, Kamran realizes that God did not demand fairness in return. This realization prompts him to question why he puts so much pressure on himself...2023-09-0604 minGod in a simple way133 "Where is your heart"?In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Kamran delves into the concept of where our hearts are truly focused and the implications it has on our lives. Drawing from biblical wisdom, he emphasizes that our hearts are intimately connected to our treasures. If our hearts are filled with worry, anxiety, and a desire for success, then our treasures become centered around worldly achievements and personal security.However, Kamran challenges listeners to consider redirecting their hearts towards love. By sending their hearts after love, they can make love their ultimate treasure. This shift in focus allows for...2023-08-3002 minGod in a simple way132 "Why do I love"?open your heart to everyone and love them unconditionally. But Kamran challenges this notion and explores the idea that love is not something that can be forced or manufactured. He reflects on his own experiences of love, particularly towards his family and friends, and acknowledges that love is often reciprocated and built on mutual affection.However, Kamran also grapples with the commandment of Jesus to love our enemies. He admits his struggle to truly love those who do not love him back or who have hurt him in some way. He recognizes that it...2023-08-2310 minGod in a simple way131 "Bless are the poor in spirit"In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Kamran delves into the meaning behind the biblical statement, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He ponders the significance of this statement, suggesting that being poor in spirit does not equate to feeling blessed or connected to God. Kamran draws inspiration from the example of Mother Teresa, who experienced spiritual agony despite dedicating her life to helping others. He encourages listeners to embrace their own moments of being poor in spirit, recognizing that blessings can be found even in times of brokenness and separation from God. Kamran...2023-08-1607 minGod in a simple way130 "Our Crowns"In this podcast episode, Kamran explores the concept of crowns mentioned in the Bible. He discusses various types of earthly crowns, such as success, humanitarianism, spirituality, and monetary achievements. Kamran emphasizes the importance of placing these crowns at the feet of Jesus, being proud of Him and His accomplishments rather than our own achievements. He encourages listeners to find their crowns and acknowledge Jesus as the ultimate King, ruling and reigning with Him. The episode concludes with Kamran expressing his love for Jesus.Support the show2023-08-0904 minGod in a simple way129 "I have been hard on myself"In this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran, a writer and believer from a Muslim background, reflects on his personal journey with Jesus. He discusses how he has often been hard on himself and tried to transform his image to match those he admires. Kamran shares his realization that while it's natural to be inspired by others, our ultimate inspiration should be Christ. He emphasizes the importance of imitating Christ rather than trying to become like other people, even those we admire.Kamran explores the danger of placing too much pressure on ourselves to live up to...2023-08-0207 minGod in a simple way128 "The Essence of the Gospel: Rediscovering Jesus"Summary: In this thought-provoking podcast, join Kamran, a writer and believer from a Muslim background, as he reflects on his personal journey with Jesus. Kamran explores how our initial encounter with Jesus often fuels a passionate desire to share Him with others. However, he raises a crucial question: Have we unintentionally replaced the person of Jesus with the benefits and principles associated with Him? Through his experiences and observations, Kamran emphasizes the importance of focusing on the central figure of Christianity – Jesus Christ himself. Join him as he delves into the significance of cultivating a personal relationship and friendship wi...2023-07-2602 minGod in a simple way127 "The Humble God: Walking Among Us" Summary: Join Kamran in this thought-provoking podcast as he explores the concept of God's humility and his desire to walk on Earth through us. Kamran reflects on the profound act of humility demonstrated by God Himself, both during his time on Earth and in the present through the Holy Spirit. Delving into the contrasting expectations of a heroic Messiah and the reality of a humble God, Kamran invites listeners to consider the invitation to allow God to walk on Earth through their lives. With honesty and introspection, he contemplates the challenges, complaints, and confusion that may arise, yet emphasizes t...2023-07-1908 minGod in a simple way126 Can you see my pain?In this podcast, Kamran shares a conversation he had with a persecuted Christian leader from Iran who now lives in Turkey. The leader revealed that there is a tsunami of pain hitting Christians in Iran, and one of their biggest pains is that nobody knows about it. Kamran reflects on how unseen pain can be even harder to bear and emphasizes the importance of sharing our pain with others and having someone to bear it with us. He encourages listeners to be there for others in their pain and to not let them feel alone.2023-07-1601 minGod in a simple way125 You will be my witnesses?In this podcast, Kamran shares his thoughts on witnessing for Jesus. He used to think that being a witness meant being a missionary, but now he understands that forgiving someone who wronged you can also be a witness for Jesus. He talks about how reading the book "The Insanity of God" made him realize that persecution and turning the other cheek can also be ways to witness for Jesus. Kamran encourages everyone to be a witness for Jesus, even in difficult times, and to rely on the Holy Spirit for power and guidance.2023-07-1209 minGod in a simple way124 The Anchor of our livesIn this podcast episode, Kamran talks about our tendency to anchor our lives in things like success, prosperity, education, and even our own faith. However, he reminds us that there is only one true anchor that we should hold onto, and that is Jesus Christ. He shares his personal frustration with not being able to build anything tangible, but realizes that this is a blessing because it keeps him anchored to Jesus instead of relying on his own success. Kamran emphasizes that our anchor should never be what we have built on earth, but instead, we should always...2023-07-0905 minGod in a simple way123 When was the time that I didn’t need Jesus?In this podcast episode, Kamran reflects on his need for Jesus and how he cannot rely on his own power and intentions to live out the teachings of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our need for Jesus and never separating love from that need. He compares our need for Jesus to our need for oxygen, stating that it is a constant necessity as long as we are in this world and the world after.Support the show2023-07-0508 minGod in a simple way122 I am faster than my heartIn this podcast episode, Kamran discusses the importance of aligning our hearts with our good works and how often we leave our hearts behind when doing humanitarian work or showing kindness to others. He emphasizes that our hearts are essential tools in building the Kingdom of God and that we must take them with us wherever we go. Kamran encourages listeners to acknowledge and bless their hearts, recognizing the eternity within them.Support the show2023-07-0207 minGod in a simple way121 Our heart our accomplishmentIn this podcast episode, Kamran highlights the importance of recognizing the true treasure that lies within our hearts. He emphasizes that our hearts are our true accomplishments and encourages listeners to look deep within themselves to find God. Kamran compares the value of material possessions and accomplishments to the value of a humble and compassionate heart, like that of Mother Teresa or Gandhi. He reminds listeners that everything they ever wanted is already within them and encourages them to pursue it wholeheartedly. Ultimately, Kamran emphasizes that the true treasure is within us, and we must recognize and elevate it.2023-06-2806 minGod in a simple way120 My heart my heartIn this podcast episode, Kamran reflects on the importance of connecting with our hearts and the treasure that lies within. He compares the connection between our hearts and God's heart to the relationship between Jesus and the Father, emphasizing the importance of not losing that connection. Kamran reminds listeners that eternity was planted in the heart of man, making us all wealthy by default. He encourages listeners to dig up the treasure within their hearts and pursue it wholeheartedly, just as great composers and artists have done in the past. Ultimately, Kamran emphasizes that everything we ever wanted is...2023-06-2516 minGod in a simple way119 Coming back to my own heartIn this podcast, Kamran prays for God to restore sensitivity and humility in our hearts towards Him, our loved ones, and humanity. He shares how the pursuit of accomplishments and provision can cause us to lose connection with our hearts and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of staying connected as the highest form of provision. Kamran invites listeners to ponder the state of their hearts and the importance of heartfelt connections with God and loved ones.Support the show2023-06-2104 minGod in a simple way118 When I had lessIn this podcast, Kamran reflects on how having less can make our hearts more generous and how having more can make our hearts grow cold. He shares that he has seen this in his own life and how he has lost friends who gained more and got lost in the land of more. Kamran suggests that it is our duty as friends to go after them, even if they are lost in finances or accomplishments, and we can do so through prayer and asking God to find us and our friends.Support the show2023-06-1803 minGod in a simple way117 My accomplishments VS His’In this podcast, Kamran talks about how as humans, we all love accomplishment and how when we give our hearts to Jesus, we want to be his followers and do good in the world. However, Kamran explains that being a disciple of Jesus is not an easy task. He shares that he has accomplished many things in his life as a believer but realizes that it is far better for him to grasp hold of what was accomplished for him on the cross rather than his own accomplishments. Kamran explains that every good work, every sacrifice, and every drop...2023-06-1409 minGod in a simple way127 The Humility of GodIn this podcast episode, Kamran discusses the concept of God on Earth and the importance of humility. He reflects on how God walked among us and lived a humble life, rather than coming to Earth in a big heroic way. Kamran also talks about his willingness to lend his life on Earth to God so that He can walk through him in a humble way, and the confusion and challenges that come with it. He ends the episode by expressing the desire to have a friendship with God, rather than using Him to fulfill personal desires.2023-06-1108 minGod in a simple way116 God’s strength appears weakIn this podcast episode, Kamran discusses the power of weakness and how individuals who walk with God in weakness may not see the fruit of their labor but are able to pick the fruit of Jesus Christ within them. He emphasizes the importance of going after Jesus Christ himself as the ultimate reward and strength, rather than focusing on external accomplishments or fruitfulness. Kamran also shares personal anecdotes about financial success and how it did not bring the fulfillment he expected. He concludes by reminding listeners that Jesus Christ was loved by the Father and Holy Spirit before the...2023-06-0809 minGod in a simple way115- How much power is left in me?In this podcast episode, Kamran reflects on the power he has as a human and how it relates to his faith in God. He questions how much power he has left to do the things he wants to do and stop doing the things he doesn't want to do. Kamran discusses the idea of absolute powerlessness and how it relates to his relationship with God. He shares a personal message he received from God that his neediness towards Him will attract the Holy Spirit, not his human holiness and righteousness. Lastly, Kamran talks about how powerlessness can prepare the...2023-06-0606 minGod in a simple way113 Reality and prayer part 2In this podcast, Kamran speaks about how the reality of the disciples changed multiple times through their encounters with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He prays for his reality to change and for the kingdom of God to be his reality. Kamran also talks about how his mindset changed, but his reality has not changed completely yet and how he desires his reality to change in certain areas. He emphasizes that we should pray for our reality to align with God's will and that we should have faith and trust that He will bring about the changes we...2023-05-2108 minGod in a simple way112 Reality and our prayer part 1In this podcast, Kamran discusses the importance of praying within one's reality and how lack of faith can hinder prayers from being answered. He uses his own personal experiences to explain how his reality does not match his prayers and how it affects his faith. Kamran suggests that the Lord needs to transform our reality so that it matches His will and that we should act like kings with authority. He reminds us that we should not be discouraged by the gap between our reality and our prayers, but instead have faith and trust that God will work...2023-05-1707 minGod in a simple way111 He wounds you to love youIn this episode, Kamran reflects on a conversation with Don Potter about the love of God and how He wounds us to love us. He compares it to a surgeon who must wound in order to heal. The speaker acknowledges that the concept may be difficult to understand, but believes that brokenness can ultimately lead to healing and a deeper relationship with God. The speaker offers examples of people who have experienced hardship but have also found love and healing through their struggles.Support the show2023-05-1209 minGod in a simple way109 Three stages of spiritualityKamran discusses the experience of meeting Jesus as a spiritual Christian and the initial excitement that comes with it. He talks about evangelism and the faith that comes with it, as well as the revelations and instructions that are received from God. However, he also mentions that eventually, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding may not be enough, and there is a desire for more from God.Also, Kamran shares his personal experience of encountering Jesus and how it changed his life. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the person of Jesus rather than just doing...2023-05-0421 minGod in a simple way108 I have failed youIn this podcast, Kamran talks about the pressure of being a perfect person and the importance of acknowledging one's failures and shortcomings. He emphasizes that it is okay and safe to admit failure and ask for forgiveness. Kamran shares a personal experience of apologizing to his wife for failing her and how it added an amazing chunk to their marriage. He believes that admitting failure takes the pressure off of oneself and allows for the blessings and accomplishments of Jesus to come in. Kamran concludes by saying that acknowledging failures and weaknesses is necessary to be strengthened by...2023-05-0105 minGod in a simple way105 How do you really feel_In this podcast, Kamran discusses the importance of understanding that Jesus is not just "the way" but "your way". He encourages listeners to go deeper in their feelings and beliefs and not be afraid to speak the truth, even if it means being disappointed or angry with God. Kamran believes that when we speak the truth, we are speaking Jesus and it will set us free. He also reminds us that looking at the surface of our lives and situations can cause us to miss what God is doing in the depths of eternity. The key takeaway is to...2023-04-1908 minGod in a simple way104- Goodness of GodIn this podcast, Kamran reflects on the goodness of God and how it is not based on our recognition of it. He discusses how God's goodness is not dependent on our love for Him, but rather His love for us. Kamran emphasizes that regardless of our ability to see it, God's goodness will always come to us. He also talks about how God's discipline or pruning is a sign of His love for us and that we should trust in His goodness even in difficult times. Ultimately, Kamran encourages listeners to have a foundation of trust in God's goodness...2023-04-1511 min