Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor in Iran, is facing execution for not renouncing his faith in Christ. In his mid-30’s, the married father of two young children was arrested in October of 2009 when he sought to register his church with authorities. Although he was never a Muslim, he has been convicted of apostasy for becoming a Christian as a teenager. He is now facing imminent execution by hanging and is asking for the prayers and intervention of Christians worldwide. Faith McDonnell, Director of Religious Liberty Programs with the Institute for Religion & Democracy, brings us this update. Listen | Download
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