WAR in IRAN: What Most American Christians DON'T Know! (ft David Nasser) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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Mar 9, 2026

David Nasser, an Iranian-born pastor who escaped the 1979 revolution, shares his story and perspective. He discusses the underground church’s rapid growth in Iran and reports of dreams leading people to Jesus. He reflects on geopolitical reactions inside Iran and outlines a vision for revival and how the global church can respond.

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INSIGHT

Why Jesus Sometimes Hid His Identity

The messianic secret in the Gospels keeps Jesus' identity restrained early to avoid political misunderstanding and to tie recognition of him to the cross.
Paul Cunningham explains Jesus delayed full revelation so people wouldn't mistake him for a political liberator.

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Sabbath Is A Creational Rhythm Not Just A Law

The Sabbath originates in Genesis as a creational rhythm, so even after the law's abrogation the principle of weekly rest remains normative.
Josh Howerton notes New Testament references to the Lord's Day and Christian practice shifting to Sunday worship.

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Practical Steps To Keep A Restorative Sabbath

Practice Sabbath intentionally across body, soul, and spirit by choosing restful activities, slowing your pace, and prioritizing worship.
Josh Howerton recommends device-free time, personal Bible reading, prayer walks, and social Sabbath meals to replenish and connect with God.

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Is God bringing revival to Iran? And what does honoring the Sabbath actually look like for Christians today?

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle two powerful topics shaping faith and culture right now. First, they unpack Luke 6 and the biblical meaning of the Sabbath—why God built rhythms of work and rest into creation, how the Pharisees turned the Sabbath into legalistic religion, and why Jesus declaring Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath” changes how believers understand rest today. The conversation explores how Sabbath is not just about stopping work, but about restoring the body, renewing the soul, and remembering that our identity is rooted in Christ—not productivity.

Then the episode shifts to an eye-opening conversation with Iranian-born pastor David Nasser about what’s really happening in Iran. Nasser shares his incredible story of escaping the Iranian Revolution, how his family encountered the gospel in America, and why many believe the underground church in Iran is one of the fastest-growing movements of Christianity in the world. The team discusses reports of Muslims encountering Jesus in dreams, the spiritual implications of current geopolitical events, and how the gospel continues advancing even in some of the most restricted places on earth.

From honoring the Sabbath to the rise of the Iranian church, this episode explores how God is still moving powerfully across the world—and how believers today can join His mission.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What the Bible actually teaches about the Sabbath
• Why Jesus called Himself the “Lord of the Sabbath”
• The difference between legalistic religion and true spiritual rest
• Why the church often grows fastest under persecution
• What’s really happening with the underground church in Iran
• How Christians can pray and participate in God’s global mission

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