God in a simple way
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsKamran is a former Shiite Muslim from Iran who has an incredible story of faith and perseverance that led him to America. He shares his heart-to-heart conversations with God through his speaking and writing to help others find peace and receive God's love. Despite growing up under the Iranian Islamic regime, Kamran's love for Jesus has led many to the Father's heart. He is widely recognized for his popular TV shows on Christian Satellite 24/7 programming, which draws thousands of viewers in the Middle East daily. His viewers affectionately refer to him as 'The Apostle of Love' and 'The Leader of the Sweet Tongue.'
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143 Pentecost, relying on Christ
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 4.74 MBPentecost, relying on Christ Support the show
141 "Finding Direction: Discovering What Is Not Your Calling"
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 5.29 MBDescription: Join Kamran as he explores a unique perspective on finding purpose and direction in life. In this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran challenges listeners to shift their focus from asking what their calling is to considering what is not their calling. Drawing inspiration from the counterintuitive nature of the Kingdom of God, Kamran encourages listeners to approach their daily tasks and responsibilities with a fresh perspective. Instead of constantly seeking answers to what they ...
140 "Assessing Life: Seeking God's Perspective"
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBDescription: Join Kamran as he delves into the profound importance of seeking God's perspective on our lives. In this introspective podcast, Kamran highlights the limitations of self-assessment and encourages listeners to turn to their Creator for a true evaluation of their existence. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teachings, Kamran emphasizes the need to rely on God's authority and wisdom when examining our lives. Instead of falling into the trap of comparing ourselves to o...
139 "The True Need: Unveiling the Image of Christ Within"
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 8.25 MBDescription: Join Kamran, a passionate writer, as he embarks on a soul-stirring exploration of our deepest need – the transformation into the image of Christ. In this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran challenges conventional notions of needs, highlighting that true fulfillment does not require adding things onto ourselves but rather stripping away the layers that obstruct the image of Christ within us. Drawing from his personal journey with Jesus and the experience of being part of God's fa...
138 "Transformed into the Image of Christ: Unveiling Our True Purpose"
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MBDescription: Join Kamran, a passionate writer, on a thought-provoking journey as he explores the profound concept of being transformed into the image of Christ. In this inspiring podcast, Kamran delves into the core essence of our existence, emphasizing that true fulfillment lies in embodying the qualities of Christ, rather than solely pursuing superficial notions of good and evil. Through heartfelt insights, Kamran challenges conventional perspectives on poverty, emphasizing that its eradi...
137 "Embracing the Present: Finding Joy in Each Day"
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBDescription: Join writer Kamran on a reflective and inspiring podcast as he explores the concept of living in the present moment and finding fulfillment in everyday experiences. Kamran shares his personal journey of shifting his focus from the uncertainties of the future to fully embracing the beauty and possibilities of each day. Drawing on his observations of cultural differences in morning rituals and his own spontaneous lifestyle, Kamran encourages listeners to view life as a series of ...
136 "The Gift of Voice: Conversations with God"
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.51 MBDescription: Join writer Kamran as he explores the power and significance of hearing the voices of our loved ones in this thought-provoking podcast. Reflecting on the joy we experience when reconnecting with friends and reminiscing about their voices, Kamran delves deeper into the idea that our voices carry a piece of our identity, our essence. Drawing parallels to our relationship with God, Kamran ponders whether God, too, longs to hear our voices and engage in meaningful conversations wi...
135 "Your story was never told before"
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.65 MBIn this inspiring and empowering podcast episode, Kamran highlights the uniqueness and significance of each individual's life story. He begins by acknowledging how we often find inspiration in the stories of others, whether it's someone who became a missionary or the life of a renowned figure like Mother Teresa. However, Kamran reminds listeners that the story of their own lives is unlike any other. He emphasizes that the story of our lives is one that has never been heard before, just like...
134 Demanding Sacrificial love
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBIn this candid and introspective podcast episode, Kamran opens up about his desire to be treated in an amazing way by everyone in his life. He acknowledges that he craves love, fair treatment, and even sacrificial acts from others. However, he questions the fairness of this expectation and compares it to the way God has treated him. Reflecting on God's immense sacrifice in sending His Son to die for humanity, Kamran realizes that God did not demand fairness in return. This realization promp...
133 "Where is your heart"?
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.87 MBIn this thought-provoking podcast episode, Kamran delves into the concept of where our hearts are truly focused and the implications it has on our lives. Drawing from biblical wisdom, he emphasizes that our hearts are intimately connected to our treasures. If our hearts are filled with worry, anxiety, and a desire for success, then our treasures become centered around worldly achievements and personal security. However, Kamran challenges listeners to consider redirecting their hearts toward...
132 "Why do I love"?
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBopen your heart to everyone and love them unconditionally. But Kamran challenges this notion and explores the idea that love is not something that can be forced or manufactured. He reflects on his own experiences of love, particularly towards his family and friends, and acknowledges that love is often reciprocated and built on mutual affection. However, Kamran also grapples with the commandment of Jesus to love our enemies. He admits his struggle to truly love those who do not love him back...
131 "Bless are the poor in spirit"
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this thought-provoking podcast episode, Kamran delves into the meaning behind the biblical statement, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He ponders the significance of this statement, suggesting that being poor in spirit does not equate to feeling blessed or connected to God. Kamran draws inspiration from the example of Mother Teresa, who experienced spiritual agony despite dedicating her life to helping others. He encourages listeners to embrace their ...
130 "Our Crowns"
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 6.83 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran explores the concept of crowns mentioned in the Bible. He discusses various types of earthly crowns, such as success, humanitarianism, spirituality, and monetary achievements. Kamran emphasizes the importance of placing these crowns at the feet of Jesus, being proud of Him and His accomplishments rather than our own achievements. He encourages listeners to find their crowns and acknowledge Jesus as the ultimate King, ruling and reigning with Him. The episode c...
129 "I have been hard on myself"
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBIn this thought-provoking podcast, Kamran, a writer and believer from a Muslim background, reflects on his personal journey with Jesus. He discusses how he has often been hard on himself and tried to transform his image to match those he admires. Kamran shares his realization that while it's natural to be inspired by others, our ultimate inspiration should be Christ. He emphasizes the importance of imitating Christ rather than trying to become like other people, even those we admire. Kamran...
128 "The Essence of the Gospel: Rediscovering Jesus"
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.06 MBSummary: In this thought-provoking podcast, join Kamran, a writer and believer from a Muslim background, as he reflects on his personal journey with Jesus. Kamran explores how our initial encounter with Jesus often fuels a passionate desire to share Him with others. However, he raises a crucial question: Have we unintentionally replaced the person of Jesus with the benefits and principles associated with Him? Through his experiences and observations, Kamran emphasizes the importance of focus...
127 "The Humble God: Walking Among Us"
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBSummary: Join Kamran in this thought-provoking podcast as he explores the concept of God's humility and his desire to walk on Earth through us. Kamran reflects on the profound act of humility demonstrated by God Himself, both during his time on Earth and in the present through the Holy Spirit. Delving into the contrasting expectations of a heroic Messiah and the reality of a humble God, Kamran invites listeners to consider the invitation to allow God to walk on Earth through their lives. Wi...
126 Can you see my pain?
July 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBIn this podcast, Kamran shares a conversation he had with a persecuted Christian leader from Iran who now lives in Turkey. The leader revealed that there is a tsunami of pain hitting Christians in Iran, and one of their biggest pains is that nobody knows about it. Kamran reflects on how unseen pain can be even harder to bear and emphasizes the importance of sharing our pain with others and having someone to bear it with us. He encourages listeners to be there for others in their pain and to ...
125 You will be my witnesses?
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this podcast, Kamran shares his thoughts on witnessing for Jesus. He used to think that being a witness meant being a missionary, but now he understands that forgiving someone who wronged you can also be a witness for Jesus. He talks about how reading the book "The Insanity of God" made him realize that persecution and turning the other cheek can also be ways to witness for Jesus. Kamran encourages everyone to be a witness for Jesus, even in difficult times, and to rely on the Holy Spirit...
124 The Anchor of our lives
July 09, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 7.23 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran talks about our tendency to anchor our lives in things like success, prosperity, education, and even our own faith. However, he reminds us that there is only one true anchor that we should hold onto, and that is Jesus Christ. He shares his personal frustration with not being able to build anything tangible, but realizes that this is a blessing because it keeps him anchored to Jesus instead of relying on his own success. Kamran emphasizes that our anchor should...
123 When was the time that I didn’t need Jesus?
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran reflects on his need for Jesus and how he cannot rely on his own power and intentions to live out the teachings of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our need for Jesus and never separating love from that need. He compares our need for Jesus to our need for oxygen, stating that it is a constant necessity as long as we are in this world and the world after. Support the show
122 I am faster than my heart
July 02, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 9.87 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran discusses the importance of aligning our hearts with our good works and how often we leave our hearts behind when doing humanitarian work or showing kindness to others. He emphasizes that our hearts are essential tools in building the Kingdom of God and that we must take them with us wherever we go. Kamran encourages listeners to acknowledge and bless their hearts, recognizing the eternity within them. Support the show
121 Our heart our accomplishment
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran highlights the importance of recognizing the true treasure that lies within our hearts. He emphasizes that our hearts are our true accomplishments and encourages listeners to look deep within themselves to find God. Kamran compares the value of material possessions and accomplishments to the value of a humble and compassionate heart, like that of Mother Teresa or Gandhi. He reminds listeners that everything they ever wanted is already within them and encourage...
120 My heart my heart
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this podcast episode, Kamran reflects on the importance of connecting with our hearts and the treasure that lies within. He compares the connection between our hearts and God's heart to the relationship between Jesus and the Father, emphasizing the importance of not losing that connection. Kamran reminds listeners that eternity was planted in the heart of man, making us all wealthy by default. He encourages listeners to dig up the treasure within their hearts and pursue it wholeheartedly,...
119 Coming back to my own heart
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this podcast, Kamran prays for God to restore sensitivity and humility in our hearts towards Him, our loved ones, and humanity. He shares how the pursuit of accomplishments and provision can cause us to lose connection with our hearts and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of staying connected as the highest form of provision. Kamran invites listeners to ponder the state of their hearts and the importance of heartfelt connections with God and loved ones. Support the show