Brother Javeed in Iran had been disconnected from church fellowship for almost a year due to life pressures and spiritual challenges. His faith felt distant, his marriage was struggling, and he couldn’t find strength to pray. Over the past four months, Javeed reconnected with

Anahita is a faithful member of the Pedaraneh (our digital ministry into Iran) women's fellowship team, actively involved in evangelism and leading house church gatherings. She was arrested recently, and all communication with her has been cut off. Please pray for her safety.

Our Field Minister Samar has spent years reminding them of a truth that is anchored in Jesus—that they are precious in the sight of God! You can listen to the full episode and hear Samar’s powerful perspective by searching "Prisoners of Hope" on your favorite podcast platform!

When a Christian woman’s husband was murdered for following Jesus, she was left alone with seven children and a death threat of her own. Listen to the full story by searching "Prisoners of Hope" on your favorite podcast platform!

Huda and her husband’s marriage was forbidden—and their families threatened to kill them because they were from different Muslim sects, forcing them to flee Iraq for Syria. There, Christians hired her husband for security help during a video shoot about Zechariah 4:6. As he

When the violence in Syria escalated and Rami, a convert to Christianity, was targeted, he fled for his life to Lebanon. There, our team welcomed him with open arms into our Haven, where many Syrian families have found emergency refuge after losing everything. Since coming to

What would you do if following Jesus could cost you everything? You can listen to the full episode by searching "Prisoners of Hope" on your favorite podcast platform!

Saad’s employer is blocking him from attending church on Sundays by assigning work and making demands that take up Saad’s time. Because he’s unable to attend church services, Saad feels deeply saddened and spiritually empty. Pray that the Lord intervenes so he can return to his

Hayyan’s family disowned him twice: first for marrying a Christian woman, then again when he was baptized after coming to faith himself. This Syrian believer’s journey to Christ began through tragedy. When his son was accidentally killed, the grieving family was invited to

“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” —2 Timothy 3:12 ESV Paul doesn’t say persecution might happen to godly believers—he says it will happen. Our Field Ministers witness this truth daily as they stand with Christians who have lost

When Bushra lost everything, she needed help and hope. Listen to the full story by searching "Prisoners of Hope" on your favorite podcast platform! #PrisonersOfHope #Podcast #ChristianWidows #Persecution

Ahmed and his family are being persecuted by his wife’s family. They are lying to the police and filing complaints against the family. Their hostility is fueled by Ahmed’s daughter, whose baptism was shown during an online broadcast. Pray that every attempt to torment Ahmed and

Tariq, a persecuted Christian, needed emergency medical care...and, because of you, our Field Ministers were on the ground and able to help him with Lightning Funds so that he could get the treatment that he needed. Overwhelming with gratitude, he shared with our team, “Your

Last year, we were able to come alongside Brother Masoud with our Enduring Livelihood Ministry, making it possible for him to purchase a small pickup truck to expand his business. We thank the Lord that, a few months ago, he successfully bought the vehicle! Masoud recently

Dawood's father and older brother beat him after he and his mother came to faith. Now, he is being forced to hide any signs of his Christian faith in his home out of fear of being thrown out. He requests prayer for better job opportunities so he can gain financial independence

Maher’s family has kicked him and his wife out of the house because his wife shares the hope of Christ in their neighborhood. They are now searching for a new place to live and grieving the loss of their relationships with their family. Please pray for Maher and his wife as they

Somad fled Iraq for Lebanon when he was threatened with death for his faith in Christ. He thought that as time passed, he would be able to return safely to Iraq and continue to share the gospel with his family and friends. However, his life is in danger again. He is planning to

Dr. Karen Ellis, director of the Edmiston Center for Christian Endurance Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary, discusses the transformative power of prayer. You can listen to the full episode by searching "Prisoners of Hope" on your favorite podcast platform!

Zaki and his family are experiencing harassment because they do not participate in religious ceremonies. This makes people ask questions and puts them in very difficult situations. Please pray that their circumstances will not escalate further and that they will remain firm in

Djamel is summoned by the police in Algeria every single week because they caught him attending church. They are tormenting him, and he longs to be able to go to church without being watched or with another visit to the police looming over his head. Please keep him in your