Mike, Will, and a special guest from Iran sit down for a conversation that’ll open your eyes, starting with Netflix’s Narnia remake and what it says about the culture, then diving into the story of Farshid Rezaee, an Iranian refugee turned apologist. Raised Shiite, a Quran-reciting champion as a boy, and a secret Christian who celebrated Christmas alone, Farshid’s winding road to Pittsburgh proves God is still writing some wild stories.

Items Mentioned in Episode:

Tactics by Greg Koukl

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Narnia Remake

11:52 Sunni vs. Shia Islam Explained

22:32 Growing Up Shiite in Iran

25:07 The Deception Argument and the Quran

34:52 Is the Quran Really Preserved?

40:22 Can God Do Anything?

51:33 Farshid's Conversion Story

1:32:50 How to Evangelize Muslims

1:52:59 Iran Today

Nick Greiner grew up as Pastor Mike's son, a shy kid who traded New Jersey sweater vests for Western Pennsylvania after a move he did not want. He shares how childhood anxiety shaped his early years, why he fought to quit football, and how obsessive push-ups and a guitar got him through cyber school. He talks about sneaking a blank audition CD into a stack of papers to land a full ride at North Greenville, meeting his wife Brooke on a singing bus tour, and working his way up from a $9-an-hour barista to district manager.

Episode Cards:

"Brooke Greiner: Depression, Instagram Fame, & A Miracle Baby - Pick Up the Mike Episode #94"

"What Jesus Really Meant with Money and Heaven - Pick Up the Mike Episode #66"

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:27 Rock Hill, SC & Growing Up as Pastor Mike's Son

4:33 Trailers, Seminary & Moving to New Jersey

7:01 City Life, Bullying & Private School in NJ

15:24 Childhood Anxiety, Insomnia & Health Fears

25:05 What "Checking" Really Means (Anxiety Loops)

36:06 Dad, Moving to Western PA & Quitting Football

45:14 Working Out, Cyber School & Evangel Heights

1:05:03 North Greenville, Joyful Sound & Meeting Brooke

1:21:26 Starbucks Career, Corporate Life & Anxiety Today

In this week's episode, Mike and Will pick up in Romans 8:18-22, where Paul says our present suffering isn't worth comparing to the glory to come. They dig into why all creation is groaning like a woman in labor, then tackle listener questions on dealing with a controlling spouse and why some churches affirm same-sex marriage. They wrap up with a few Big Fred stories you won't want to miss.

How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler

That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro

12:28 Reading Romans in Big Chunks

17:02 Romans 8:18-22– Suffering vs. Coming Glory

59:00 Ask the Pastors: What to Do When Your Spouse Is Controlling

1:26:08 Ask the Pastors: Same-Sex Marriage, Identity & What Makes a Church a Church

1:50:39 Big Fred Stories & Wrapping Up