Stories

Providing Muslims the Answer Islam Cannot Offer

Atefe grew up in a Muslim family, and instead of finding peace in Islam, she carried loads of guilt and shame because her religion left her feeling she could never be good enough. Admittedly short-fused and hot-tempered at the time, Atefe said the slightest disagreement could set off an angry outburst. Atefe knew she needed […]

A Family’s Healing Creates a Longing for Scripture

Susan’s family had suffered enormously. Her husband, a truck driver, spent time in jail after accidentally killing someone in a wreck. After his release, he became lost in drug addiction, depression, and darkness. Their daughter experienced depression, sought medical help, and became addicted to prescription drugs. She attempted suicide several times. The stress and financial […]

Satellite Broadcasts Lead to Stories of Miracles

Satellite television broadcasts are the core of Iran Alive Ministries. The Iranian government regulates and monitors internet activity, but Iranians can safely watch satellite channels in the privacy of their homes. Most Iranians have access to satellite dishes, and many look to non-government- sponsored channels for trustworthy information. Our programming is essentially going over the […]

Through the Strong Faith of One Woman

Parvin has raised four children. Two of her sons were prone to aggressive and even violent behavior. One son was often depressed and talked of wishing he was dead. Parvin was terrified and discouraged as a mother because she had to be careful with every word she spoke and every action she took around her […]

Providing Community Where Churches are Not Allowed

Raha is one of our online church family members. The 56-year-old grandmother of four accepted Jesus as Savior through our programming. In our broadcasts, she says, “I found my place.” Raha grew up in a devout Muslim family. Her mother read to Raha and her siblings about the prophets from the Quran. Stories about Jesus […]

Taking Scripture to Those Thirsting to Know Jesus

Nasrin is 75, and she has been a Christian for nine years now. She recalls being taught in school how Jesus is one of the five most special and select prophets, but nothing more. She also remembers her mother telling Nasrin and her siblings “with such a delicacy and elegance” the story of Jesus being […]

The Impact of Our Viewers Spreading the Gospel

Mahsa is 26. The early part of her story is familiar: She grew up in a devoutly Muslim family and was a practicing Muslim herself. But as a teenager, she began asking questions that caused her to doubt Islam. To Mahsa, Islam portrayed God as wanting us to fear Him. She felt shame and guilt […]

What Would You Do in a Prison Cell with ISIS Members

Ali and Dari are longtime Christians and viewers of our broadcasts who are evangelists at heart. In 2015, they had to leave Iran for their security and settled in neighboring Turkey, where they promptly continued spreading the Good News of salvation. When several Muslims sued Ali and Dari for “insulting the sanctities of Islam” through […]

The Light of Truth Exposes Islam’s Teachings

Gandom, who is 27, was born paralyzed in both arms and one leg. She grew up in a deeply devout Muslim family, including eight uncles trained in Islamic seminaries. Because of her disability, Gandom sought to know God at a young age. But the God she sensed comforting her in her loneliness was different than […]

The Real God Who Drives Away Fear

Bahar is one of our viewers who came to Christ through our Channel 7, or Shabakeh 7 as it’s known in Iran. Before her eternity changed, Bahar was afraid of God and followed Sharia’s rules and regulations to avoid being sent to hell. The more Bahar read the Quran, the more she noted contradictions in […]