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In this timely episode of Dwelling Conversations, Dr. Mehrdad Fatehi offers insight into the present suffering and struggle of the Iranian people, while also reflecting on what God may be birthing through the pain... and the vital role the Church and her leaders are called to play in such a time as this.
Dr. Fatehi was born in Iran and came to faith as a young man, eventually serving as a pastor and Bible teacher during the turbulent years following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. As pressure on Christians intensified, especially for those involved in leadership and theological training, he was forced into exile, leaving Iran in the late 1980s. Settling in the United Kingdom, Dr. Fatehi pursued formal theological education, completing advanced studies in New Testament while carrying with him a deep pastoral burden for the church he had left behind. Exile, for him, was not an escape from ministry but a re-location of it. From outside Iran, Dr. Fatehi discerned a calling to serve the growing underground church in Iran through deeply rooted theological formation. PARS Theological Centre was launched in 2010 to train pastors and church leaders inside Iran and throughout the global diaspora. Through distance learning, mentorship, and contextual theological education, PARS has become a lifeline for house church leaders in Iran and the Iranian diaspora who shepherd and serve under constant pressure. Dr. Fatehi’s story is one of calling birthed from suffering, exiled turned vocation, a life shaped by loss of homeland, yet marked by faithfulness to Christ’s church. His work reflects a conviction forged through suffering: that when the church is persecuted, it does not merely need courage, but clarity; not just zeal, but deep theology capable of sustaining hope, endurance, and love in the face of fear. For more on PARS Theological Center: https://parstheology.org/ Thank you, Callan Brown, for the theme song for this episode: Only For A Time https://doorofhopepdx.org/media/6m2b4jq/only-for-a-time-callan-brown-8-10-25
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What happens when the eternal Christ breaks through religious control and reveals Himself through His Word? In this episode of Dwelling Conversations, we hear the remarkable and costly story of a man who grew up as a fourth-generation Jehovah’s Witness... and lost nearly everything when he encountered the true Jesus of Scripture. When Tyrin Kuhl met Christ, he was born again, his worldview was overturned, and his life was forever redirected. The cost was severe, but as you will hear, Jesus is worth the cost. Jehovah’s Witness teaching denies the full deity of Christ and replaces the gospel of grace with a system of control. But Tyrin’s story reminds us that no institution, ideology, or deception can withstand the living Word of God. Through faithful witness, Scripture, and the quiet but relentless pursuit of the Holy Spirit, eternity invaded Tyrin’s life... and everything changed. In this conversation, we explore:
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In this brief episode of Dwelling Conversations, we thoughtfully engage Kirk Cameron’s recent public shift toward annihilationism in his understanding of hell, and contrast it with the biblical and historic orthodox Christian doctrine. Pictured here, Cameron starred in the 80's hit show "Growing Pains." We examine Scripture’s revelation of eternity and consider its practical implications for Christian discipleship and leadership, asking how an eternal perspective reshapes the way we live, lead, and proclaim the gospel. This conversation is not about winning arguments, but about submitting to the authority of Scripture and recovering the essential importance of seeing the world through the lens of eternity. You can also find Dwelling Conversations on I-Tunes or Spotify 
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Trevor Bird and his wife Catie own and operate the Harley-Davidson dealership in Durango, Colorado. Their Harley-Davidson dealership is a place known not only for motorcycles and mountain-road adventure, but for a culture shaped by the kind of freedom that only the gospel provides.
Trevor’s faith in Jesus is central to who he is, an identity that has reshaped every aspect of his life and leadership. Trevor’s journey includes the honest and transformative path of recovery and the hope of Jesus reframing everything for him. In this episode, we explore how motorcycles themselves, symbols of adventure, freedom, and dreams, become a platform to love and a doorway for conversations about purpose, meaning, and what we’re ultimately made for. Trevor shares how eternity shapes the way he leads his team, loves his community, and invests as a husband and father in a legacy that will outlast his life. Durango Harley-Davidson CLICK HERE To connect with a local AA group CLICK HERE Dwelling Conversations is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 
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Together, we explore the uncomfortable truth that we all try to fill the void in our souls, sometimes through religion, sometimes through rebellion, yet only relationship with Jesus Christ, the living and eternal God, can truly satisfy. As you listen, consider:
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