Join us for a conversation with our Field Ministers Jalal and Maron, who share firsthand accounts from inside Syria. We discuss how the December 2024 regime change has created unprecedented uncertainty for Christians, why the recent Damascus church bombing marks a historic and dangerous turning point, and how local believers are finding hope amid persecution. We also answer listener questions about safe houses and the complex nature of the situation in Syria.
Opening Context Joshua Youssef provides historical background on Syria's complex ethnic and religious landscape, explaining how colonial-era boundaries created today's sectarian tensions and why minorities like Christians have always walked a delicate line.
Interview with Field Team Members Jalal and Maron share their experiences:
- How life for Christians has changed dramatically since December 2024
- The June 2025 Damascus church bombing - the first suicide attack on Christians in Syrian history
- Current security measures at churches (10+ guards, searches required)
- Real cases they're working on, including a young convert who escaped family violence
How our Team is Ministering in Crisis
- Syria's first safe house for at-risk Christians
- Emergency relief programs and "lightning funds"
- Children's sports camps for trauma recovery
Personal Reflections Jalal and Marin discuss how faith sustains them in an impossible situation: "Without Jesus, we couldn't stay another day here."
Listener Q&A Segment
- What's provided in a safe house?
- Estimated Christian casualties since December (approximately 50)
- Why Bedouins are targeting minorities
- How the team processes the emotional weight of their work