In this powerful episode of The Father’s Life podcast, Michael Pierce interviews Gideon Cheang from Macau in his first English-language conversation as Gideon shares his journey from coming to Christ at age 17 and serving in full-time ministry to confronting the hidden wound of same-sex attraction rooted in the loss of his father at age seven. Through spiritual fathering, counseling, and a profound moment of healing at his father’s grave—where he finally voiced, “Papa, I miss you”—Gideon discovered that his deepest longing was for a father’s love, ultimately finding freedom as he turned that longing toward Abba Father. Now married to his wife Yemi and co-leading Abba Family, Gideon ministers to others with similar struggles, offering hope, belonging, and restoration through the Father’s love and the courage to bring hidden pain into the light.

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In this powerful episode of The Father’s Life podcast, Michael Pierce interviews Gideon Cheang from Macau in his first English-language conversation as Gideon shares his journey from coming to Christ at age 17 and serving in full-time ministry to confronting the hidden wound of same-sex attraction rooted in the loss of his father at age seven. Through spiritual fathering, counseling, and a profound moment of healing at his father’s grave—where he finally voiced, “Papa, I miss you”—Gideon discovered that his deepest longing was for a father’s love, ultimately finding freedom as he turned that longing toward Abba Father. Now married to his wife Yemi and co-leading Abba Family, Gideon ministers to others with similar struggles, offering hope, belonging, and restoration through the Father’s love and the courage to bring hidden pain into the light.

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Hooman Khalili is an Iranian-American artist, activist, filmmaker, and former radio personality from the San Francisco Bay Area. In recent years, he has undergone a dramatic pivot to human rights advocacy, becoming the only artist in the world, officially invited by the State of Israel to create murals supporting the women of Iran and their fight for freedom under the "Woman Life Freedom" movement. In 21 months, he completed 18 murals in Israel with more including Rice University in the USA. Each mural features portraits of women killed by the Iranian regime, paired with Bible verses highlighting the historic and biblical friendship between Persians (Iranians) and Jews. Raised in America, but maintaining strong ties to his Persian roots, Hooman uses his platform to amplify unreported truths about Iran's unrest, the underground church, and the potential for revival, drawing on his heritage and faith.

The topic of today’s conversation may include thoughts that you do not agree with. In spite of potential differences or viewpoints, please pray for the Iranian people to experience freedom from tyranny and the message of the Gospel to go forth in these difficult and trouble filled times. Learn more at: www.cfyc.org. If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend. Timestamps 00:54 — Hooman’s quick bio: from 1990s electronics sales to 21 years in Bay Area radio, now Israel-commissioned artist with 18 Woman, Life, Freedom murals in 21 months. 03:25 — Unreported news: Iran’s unrest, U.S. support signals (Trump, Graham), regime’s armed control over unarmed civilians. 05:17 — Massive violence scale: 15,000–60,000 killed in just 3 days (happened “last week”). 06:52 — Dirty secret: Regime imports Arab mercenaries (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen) to kill Persians since locals hesitate. 08:01 — Unprecedented: 30–300 mosques burned down recently, first in possibly 1,000 years, showing rejection of regime extremism. 09:56 — History: Persia last to fall to Islam (~1200–1300 AD), long more secular; 1979 revolution imposed strict rule via Ayatollah. 17:34 — Spiritual angle: Fastest-growing underground church (2–10M believers, women-led), Prince of Persia demon, Isaiah 19 / Jeremiah 49 prophecies, potential huge revival if regime falls.