Prisoners of Hope

Steadfast In: Pakistan

Christians in Pakistan live as a small minority in a country where a single blasphemy accusation can cost them a job, a community, or their lives. This week, Joshua Youssef sits down with Rachid and Farhan, two of our Field Ministers in Pakistan, to talk about how they get to minister to Christians, who, in spite of overwhelming pressure, are remaining steadfast in Christ. Show notes: • Discover the Steadfast Campaign: htp.org/steadfast • Give today: htp.org/donate

Steadfast In: Lebanon

What does it look like to follow Christ where war has come to your doorstep and the harvest is right in front of you? In this week's episode, Joshua Youssef sits down with Pierre and Laila from our team in Lebanon. Both share the moments they moved from knowing about Christ to truly knowing Him. Hear stories of women who came to faith at great cost and of displaced Muslim families welcomed through the Matthew 25 Project, where hot meals, gospel literature, and conversations are opening doors no one expected. Show notes: • Discover the Steadfast Campaign: htp.org/steadfast • Give today: htp.org/donate

Steadfast In: Iran and Türkiye

For Iranian women who follow Jesus, persecution comes from every direction—the state, the family, the community. In this episode of Prisoners of Hope, our CEO, Joshua Youssef, talks with Shirin, who ministers to women in Iran through Help The Persecuted's online Pederaneh ministry. Shirin shares what daily life looks like for female converts: arrests, isolation, lost custody of children, and a legal system that doesn't value women. She also speaks about Mahsa Amini, the courage of Iranian women, and her own hope for a future Iran where women are seen through the eyes of dignity. Show notes: Discover the Steadfast Campaign: htp.org/steadfast Give today: htp.org/give

Steadfast In: Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

In this week's episode, our CEO Joshua Youssef talks with our Field Minister Feruza, who serves in Uzbekistan and across Central Asia with her husband Jasur. She shares how she came to faith after watching the Jesus film on a borrowed VHS, what it's like to follow Christ in these former Soviet nations, and how we can be praying for believers there. Join our prayer network: htp.org/prayer Learn more about our work in these countries: htp.org/uzbekistan-and-tajikistan

Steadfast In: Afghanistan

In this podcast episode, our Field Minister Marjan shares how he came to faith, why he turned down an opportunity to flee to the United States, and what it's like worshiping Christ in the face of the constant threat of torture and death by the Taliban. Join our prayer network: htp.org/prayer Learn more about our work in Afghanistan: htp.org/afghanistan