The Hidden Roots of Iranian Christianity, and Why They Matter Now | Dr. Philip Hopkins

🔥 "Many believe Christianity is a 'Western religion' imported to Iran—but the truth is that the Persian Church has deep, indigenous roots that predate Islam and once influenced the entire East."

In this historical and inspiring episode of Unmuted, host Edwin Abnous sits down with Dr. Philip Hopkins—historian and expert on Iranian Christianity—to trace the lineage of the Nestorian and Armenian traditions and explain why this ancient heritage matters for the massive revival happening today.

🎯 Who This Is For:

1. Students of Church History and Global Christianity
2. Iranian believers wanting to connect with their spiritual heritage
3. Ministry leaders engaging with Persian culture
4. Anyone curious about the "Nestorian" mission movement
5. Believers praying for the persecuted church in the Middle East

💡 Key Takeaways:

→ How the Nestorian Church became one of history’s most powerful mission movements 

→ Why the modern Iranian revival is distinct from Western Christianity 

→ The role of persecution in shaping the resilience of Persian believers 

→ How the 1979 Revolution inadvertently fueled indigenous church growth

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