Iranian-born pastor, speaker, and author David Nasser joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share his powerful journey from fleeing the 1979 Iranian Revolution to finding refuge, faith, and purpose in the United States.

Bullied as a teenage refugee in Texas, David chased popularity and approval until a persistent youth group and one faithful friend introduced him to the gospel. His decision to follow Christ cost him his home and family acceptance, but ultimately led to the salvation of his parents and siblings in a series of miraculous moments, including his mother’s near-death experience on the operating table.

David also unpacks how a good God can allow suffering, shares what it means to live a crucified life, talks about his books Jumping Through Fires and A Call to Die, and reflects on his calling as a missionary to America.

Timed highlights:

0:41 Introducing pastor and author David Nasser
1:40 Escaping Iran and seeking asylum
3:42 Landing in Texas near Fort Hood
4:50 Bullying, loneliness, and feeling unwanted
6:59 Reinventing himself to fit in
8:32 A smoke session turns into a church invitation
9:14 Meeting Larry Noh and the youth group that pursued him
10:09 Eight weeks of Monday night visits and gospel conversations
12:10 Conversion, baptism, and being kicked out of his home
13:35 One by one, his family comes to Christ
15:05 His mom’s heart surgery and his dad’s breaking point
19:59 Flatline, a blinking red light, and crying out to Jesus
23:12 Two heart surgeries: physical and spiritual
26:03 Why he keeps telling his story after four decades
30:17 Sent from the 10/40 window to reach America
32:10 Responding to “How can a good God allow bad things?”
43:28 His books, ministry, and upcoming movie project
48:52 Where to find and follow David online

For more about GOA Speakers and David Nasser: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/david-nasser/

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