Content Warning: On the Unknown Nations Podcast, we share real stories from the front lines of ministry. This episode includes experiences involving violence and personal trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

He was child when war broke out in Lebanon. By his teens, he’d joined the army and eventually landed in special forces. In this powerful episode, Greg Kelley sits down with his long-time friend to talk about how God met him in the middle of trauma, violence, and a desire for revenge—and completely changed the course of his life.

Now, he’s leading gospel efforts among refugees and Muslim communities across Lebanon and beyond. It’s a raw, honest conversation about forgiveness, transformation, and why this small country plays such a big role in reaching the Middle East with the hope of Jesus.

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Known for decades of conflict, Iraq is now witnessing house churches quietly multiply as the gospel takes root in impossible places on earth.

In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, host Greg Kelley sits down with Randy and a courageous indigenous leader serving on the ground in Iraq. Hear how local believers are combining evangelism, church planting, and humanitarian aid to bring holistic hope to their communities.

This is a powerful firsthand report you won’t want to miss—and a reminder of how the global Church can help shape the future of this war torn region.

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains one of the most challenging places for the gospel—but why? In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, Greg Kelley sits down with Mike, the Director of International Ministries, and Randy, a ministry partner and missions expert, for a deep dive into the history, spiritual strongholds, and modern-day barriers that make reaching this region so difficult. From government restrictions to cultural resistance, they unpack the realities of sharing Christ in predominantly Islamic nations and the bold strategies being used to advance the gospel.

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on the frontlines of missions in one of the world’s darkest regions. To learn more about Unknown Nations visit www.UnknownNations.com.