What does it look like to trust God when the lights go out—when you’re falsely accused, isolated, and stripped of every comfort? In this powerful episode, Andrew Brunson, a missionary to Turkey who spent two years in a Turkish prison for his faith in Christ shares his honest testimony and compels us to consider: Will we still follow Jesus when we cannot see His faithfulness or feel His presence? Through Andrew’s journey, we are reminded of Christ’s call in Matthew 5 to rejoice in persecution and of the enduring truth that love for God fuels faithful obedience. This conversation challenges us to cultivate a resilient faith, fix our eyes on eternity, and learn to stand firm in the dark.
A missionary and pastor, Andrew Brunson spent over 20 years planting churches in Turkey before being unjustly imprisoned for his faith in 2016. His gripping story of suffering, endurance, and spiritual wrestling—told in his biography God’s Hostage—has inspired believers worldwide. In prison, Andrew faced darkness, isolation, and deep spiritual crisis, yet emerged with a deeper love for Christ and a refined faith. Now serving as a voice to help prepare the Body of Christ for coming trials, Andrew’s message is a vital call to trust and obey—even in the most severe testing.
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