Three of Seven Podcast Ep. 501 Escaping Iran w/ David Nasser
Mar 4, 2026
David Nasser, Iranian-born evangelist and author who fled Iran as a child, shares his story and faith journey. He recounts escaping the 1979 revolution, life as a refugee in the U.S., and discovering Christianity. Conversation covers the underground Iranian church, hopes for revival, when to stand or flee, and how believers should wisely support spiritual movements in Iran.
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Prayer Led To Unexpected Entry To America
- A week after David's family prayed in Jesus' name in Europe, doors opened and they received American passports.
- The family landed in Killeen, Texas, sponsored by an American military family during the Iranian hostage crisis.
Church Volunteers Built Bridges To David's Family
- Christians from Shades Mountain Baptist volunteered at David's father's restaurant, building relationship and trust.
- That kindness led David's father to join choir and eventually allowed David to attend church where he later converted.
Conversion Led To Loss Then Reconciliation
- At 18 David bowed his knee and became a Christian after persistent visitation and invitation from youth ministry.
- His conversion led to family conflict: he was baptized, disowned, lived with roommates, and later reconciled as family members came to faith.