Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg welcome Henri Aoun for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and perseverance in the heart of the Middle East. Henri shares his personal journey through loss after the passing of his wife Ruthie, and how he remains committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories—regions marked by war, persecution, and waves of refugees. Listen as they explore the transformation within the church, where Muslim-background believers are stepping up as new leaders, and hear inspiring stories of bold outreach, like the remarkable impact of the Damascus film and the surprising distribution of Bibles in closed countries. This episode is a moving invitation to stand in prayer and support with believers in the epicenter, trusting God for hope and revival in the most difficult places

(00:02) Persevering Church Amid Persecution
(04:13) Hope and Change in Lebanon
(08:41) Muslim Converts Leading Christian Churches
(10:59) Damascus Film and Gospel Outreach
(16:17) "Film Premiere Sparks Global Buzz"
(19:05) "Early Vision and Divine Provision"
(20:45) "Preparing Aid and Prayer for Gaza"
(24:50) "Mission to Share Jesus Film"
(27:14) Saddam's Christmas Gesture
(31:12) Prayer for Peace and Divine Guidance
(34:46) "Hope Rising in the Middle East"


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Verse of the Day: 

 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Praise be to God and Father of our Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God

 

Pray for comfort and courage for Henry and his family. 
Pray for the church in the epicenter to find strength.
Pray that the people of God will be ready to take the gospel into Gaza once it opens up.

 

Related Episodes:


Tal Heinrich - Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Middle East #323
Strength for Women & Families in a Time of War #322
Ambasador Yechiel Leiter - Historic Gaza Hostage Deal #321
SPECIAL EDITION: Historic Peace Deal in Israel and Gaza #320

Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today!

 

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg welcome Henri Aoun for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and perseverance in the heart of the Middle East. Henri shares his personal journey through loss after the passing of his wife Ruthie, and how he remains committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories&mdash;regions marked by war, persecution, and waves of refugees. Listen as they explore the transformation within the church, where Muslim-background believers are stepping up as new leaders, and hear inspiring stories of bold outreach, like the remarkable impact of the Damascus film and the surprising distribution of Bibles in closed countries. This episode is a moving invitation to stand in prayer and support with believers in the epicenter, trusting God for hope and revival in the most difficult places
(00:02) Persevering Church Amid Persecution (04:13) Hope and Change in Lebanon (08:41) Muslim Converts Leading Christian Churches (10:59) Damascus Film and Gospel Outreach (16:17) "Film Premiere Sparks Global Buzz" (19:05) "Early Vision and Divine Provision" (20:45) "Preparing Aid and Prayer for Gaza" (24:50) "Mission to Share Jesus Film" (27:14) Saddam's Christmas Gesture (31:12) Prayer for Peace and Divine Guidance (34:46) "Hope Rising in the Middle East"
 Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: 
&nbsp;2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Praise be to God and Father of our Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God
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Pray for comfort and courage for Henry and his family.&nbsp; Pray for the church in the epicenter to find strength. Pray that the people of God will be ready to take the gospel into Gaza once it opens up.
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Related Episodes:
 Tal Heinrich - Inside Trump and Netanyahu&rsquo;s Middle East #323 Strength for Women &amp; Families in a Time of War #322 Ambasador Yechiel Leiter - Historic Gaza Hostage Deal #321 SPECIAL EDITION: Historic Peace Deal in Israel and Gaza #320
Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today!
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Inside The Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg is a powerful podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel C. Rosenberg, alongside his wife and co-host, Lynn A. Rosenberg—a writer, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund with a Master’s in leadership and theology. Together, they offer a unique, biblical perspective on the most urgent issues facing Israel and the Middle East. Drawing from Joel’s private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics—and their shared life as dual U.S.-Israeli citizens living in Jerusalem—the podcast explores current events, End Times prophecy, and how Christians can pray, give, and go with purpose.

Inside The Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg is a powerful podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel C. Rosenberg, alongside his wife and co-host, Lynn A. Rosenberg&mdash;a writer, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund with a Master&rsquo;s in leadership and theology. Together, they offer a unique, biblical perspective on the most urgent issues facing Israel and the Middle East. Drawing from Joel&rsquo;s private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics&mdash;and their shared life as dual U.S.-Israeli citizens living in Jerusalem&mdash;the podcast explores current events, End Times prophecy, and how Christians can pray, give, and go with purpose.

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times Bestselling Author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers,...

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