Grief, Courage, and the Gospel in the Epicenter #330

November 18, 2025

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Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, hosts Joel and Lynn Rosenberg welcome Henri Aoun for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and perseverance in the heart of the Middle East. Henri shares his personal journey through loss after the passing of his wife Ruthie, and how he remains committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories—regions marked by war, persecution, and waves of refugees. Listen as they explore the transformation within the church, where Muslim-background believers are stepping up as new leaders, and hear inspiring stories of bold outreach, like the remarkable impact of the Damascus film and the surprising distribution of Bibles in closed countries. This episode is a moving invitation to stand in prayer and support with believers in the epicenter, trusting God for hope and revival in the most difficult places

(00:02) Persevering Church Amid Persecution
(04:13) Hope and Change in Lebanon
(08:41) Muslim Converts Leading Christian Churches
(10:59) Damascus Film and Gospel Outreach
(16:17) "Film Premiere Sparks Global Buzz"
(19:05) "Early Vision and Divine Provision"
(20:45) "Preparing Aid and Prayer for Gaza"
(24:50) "Mission to Share Jesus Film"
(27:14) Saddam's Christmas Gesture
(31:12) Prayer for Peace and Divine Guidance
(34:46) "Hope Rising in the Middle East"

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Verse of the Day:

2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Praise be to God and Father of our Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God

Pray for comfort and courage for Henry and his family.
Pray for the church in the epicenter to find strength.
Pray that the people of God will be ready to take the gospel into Gaza once it opens up.

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Meet Your Hosts

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.

Lynn A. Rosenberg is the co-host of the Inside The Epicenter podcast, a gifted Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Joshua Fund. She holds a Master’s degree in leadership and theology from Western Seminary. Together with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, she launched The Joshua Fund to strengthen the Church and bring life-saving aid across the Middle East. In 2014, they made aliyah to Israel with their four sons and now live in Jerusalem. As a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, Lynn continues to teach, write, and lead with a heart anchored in the Epicenter. She has helped mobilize millions of dollars in ministry and humanitarian relief to Israel and neighboring nations. On the podcast, Lynn offers spiritual wisdom, global perspective, and a deep passion for God’s redemptive work in the region.