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Imprisoned in Iran for Smuggling 20,000 Bibles (Then Revival Broke Out): Maryam Rostampour | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 56
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- Jan 27, 2026
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The Jesus People Podcast | Maryam Rosenberg: Imprisoned for Jesus, Faith Under Fire in Iran In this gripping episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Maryam Rosenberg shares her extraordinary testimony of meeting Jesus in Iran, distributing over 20,000 Bibles underground, and being imprisoned, interrogated, and threatened with execution for her faith.Blindfolded, isolated, and held in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison, Maryam endured 40 days of relentless interrogation meant to force her to deny Jesus and return to Islam. Instead, she witnessed miracles inside prison walls, saw hardened guards softened by dreams of Christ, and led women including victims of abuse, prostitution, and injustice to hope in Jesus.This episode exposes the brutal reality of religious persecution while revealing the unstoppable power of the Gospel, the underground church in Iran, and the faith that flourishes even in darkness. Key Highlights:• Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke in Iran• Smuggling and distributing 20,000 Bibles under constant risk• Arrest, interrogation, and solitary confinement in Evin Prison• 40 days of blindfolded questioning and pressure to renounce Christ• Ministry to abused and trafficked women behind bars• Miracles, worship, and God’s presence in solitary confinement• Guards and officials encountering Jesus through dreams• Threats of execution and international intervention• Escaping Iran and rebuilding life as a refugee• Why Iran is home to the fastest-growing underground church• What Christians can do today to stand with the persecuted If you’ve ever wondered whether faith can survive extreme suffering, Maryam's story answers with unwavering truth: Jesus is present even in prison cells, and no regime can stop the Gospel. Subscribe for more life-changing testimonies o…