# #104 Fleeing Iran & Finding Christ - Ali

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Podcast: [Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/compelled-christian-stories-testimonies-334398)
Published: 2026-02-24T09:00:00+00:00
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Ali had been a practicing Muslim in Iran for his entire life. But after the Iranian government violently cracked down on Ali and his friends, he became disillusioned with Islam and moved to America. Ali was exposed to the God of the Bible who appeared to be radically different than any other god Ali had heard of before. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ali ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Read the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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