EPISODE 9: Why I Can't Look Away — Iran, The Persian People & Fighting for Peace
Some news stories you can scroll past. This isn't one of them.
My father and I were in India when the war in Iran broke out — my tickets routed through Qatar, checking flight apps every hour, eventually driving five hours to a different airport and routing home through Thailand and Japan just to get back to the US. Qatar is still closed. That experience sent me deep into every news source she could find. And what I learned from my international network, my Persian friends, and workers on the ground is a story most Americans aren't hearing.
In this episode, I’ll share my raw, personal take on why this war matters to every Global Goer — and why the Persian people need our voice right now.
In This Episode
- What's actually happening inside Iran that most US media isn't covering
- The difference between Persians and Iranians — and why it matters
- A biblical case for why peace sometimes has to be fought for
- The explosive growth of the underground church in Iran
- Nowruz — the Persian New Year and the prayer for light over darkness
- Is this World War III? Is this the end times?
- What every Global Goer can do right now
Resources Mentioned
- Follow Elica Lebon on Instagram for the inside Persian perspective: @elicalebon
- Follow Jeannie on Instagram for clips from inside Iran: @jeanniemmarie
- India episode — click here to listen
- Group Training Plan — Inviting Muslims to Follow Jesus
- Inviting Muslims to Follow Jesus Course
Connect with Jeannie
Website: jeanniemarieacademy.com
Instagram: @jeanniemmarie
