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The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out demons just as He did in the Scriptures.
Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice.
Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ.
At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.
The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
Naghmeh Panahi: "I Didn't Survive" | When Revival and Darkness Collided
Though raised largely in the United States, Naghmeh Panahi returned to Iran as an adult—into the heart of one of the most explosive underground Christian revivals the modern world has seen.
What she encountered was breathtaking: faith flourishing under persecution, miraculous conversions, and a growing church movement no regime could stop. It was there that Naghmeh fell in love with a young Iranian pastor, Saeed Abedini, whose ministry led countless Iranians to Jesus. Together, they witnessed miracles, planted churches, and risked everything for the Gospel.
But alongside revival, another story was unfolding—one far more painful.
Shortly after their marriage, a hidden and destructive side of Saeed emerged. What began in secrecy escalated into severe abuse that nearly cost Naghmeh her life. Her story forces us to wrestle with difficult but necessary questions about power, discernment, spiritual authority, and the misuse of faith language.
In today’s episode, Naghmeh courageously shares her journey, and we discuss:
- What God is truly doing in Iran today
- The beauty and danger of revival movements
- How abuse can hide behind spiritual language
- Why discernment matters as much as faith
- The complex realities of demons, deliverance, and trauma
This episode is not about tearing down revival—it’s about telling the truth, protecting the vulnerable, and understanding God’s heart for His suffering people.
Listener discretion is advised.
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