From child soldiers and chemical warfare to religious persecution, immigration struggles, and culture shock in America, this episode shares what life was really like in Iran and how faith, resilience, and perseverance changed everything.

This powerful podcast episode tells the true story of growing up during the Iran–Iraq war, surviving life under an oppressive regime, and escaping to the United States with nothing but hope.

You'll hear firsthand experiences of:
• Growing up during the Iran war
• Children being sent to the front lines
• Escaping Iran as a teenager
• Arriving in America with nothing
• Learning English and adapting to U.S. culture
• Faith, survival, and personal transformation
• The reality of immigration and the American Dream

This episode offers a raw, honest look at life in Iran, the immigrant experience, and what it takes to rebuild from nothing.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:12 Continued from last EP
01:11 Why We Left Iran
04:55 The Great Reset in Los Angeles
07:23 Core Memories
09:30 Moving to Maryland
11:40 Getting Into School
15:22 High Expectations
16:08 Faith Growing Up
29:04 Until Next Week!

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