EPISODE 0211 | Escape to Faith: Aziz Azizullah
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In one of the most powerful and moving episodes to date, Pastor Nathan sits down with Aziz Azizullah, a former Afghan interpreter, covert operative, survivor of Taliban persecution, and now, a follower of Jesus. Recorded live in front of a studio audience at the 2025 Forged Conference, this conversation is more than an interview—it’s a testimony of survival, sacrifice, and supernatural salvation. Aziz shares his incredible journey: from a child laborer in rural Afghanistan to a self-taught English teacher during the civil war; from a secret ally of U.S. Special Forces to a hunted man during the Taliban takeover; and ultimately, from Islam to Christ through a dream, a prayer, and a series of divine interventions. His story is one of courage, clarity, and unwavering faith.
Main Topics Covered
✔️ Aziz’s early life in Afghanistan: tribal culture, family, and child labor
✔️ Learning English as a self-taught teenager in the middle of war
✔️ Teaching 800+ students before the Taliban rise to power
✔️ Imprisonment, abuse, and escape from Taliban captivity
✔️ Becoming a top-secret interpreter and intelligence partner with U.S. Special Forces
✔️ Working alongside Chad Robichaux and JSOC teams
✔️ The fallout of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
✔️ A desperate prayer to Jesus—and the dream that changed everything
✔️ Evacuation, refugee limbo, and starting over in America
✔️ Coming to Christ and discipling Afghan veterans today
Key Takeaways
🔹 God is writing two stories at once—your life and His redemption plan.
🔹 Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek Him. Aziz’s supernatural dream led him to faith in Christ.
🔹 Your witness matters. The faith of Aziz’s American coworkers planted seeds that bore fruit years later.
🔹 Your pain has a purpose. God used Aziz’s suffering to shape his testimony and future ministry.
🔹 Peace is the evidence of the Spirit. The peace he saw in Christians was what drew him to Jesus.
🔹 Never underestimate a prayer. One prayer to Jesus brought protection, rescue, and a new life.
Notable Quotes
“If I let fear take over, my family dies. But I remembered the face of Jesus.”
“He didn’t just save my life. He saved my soul.”
“In that moment, I bowed down to Jesus. And that’s when everything changed.”
“Every American I ever worked with was a Christian. I wanted to know their God.”
“My family thought I was a businessman. I was doing covert ops with U.S. forces.”
“When I couldn’t trust my family or my country, Jesus was the only One left.”
Scriptures Referenced
📖 Jeremiah 6:16 – “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths…”
📖 Psalm 100 – Sung in Aziz’s dream as he was rescued
📖 1 John 4:4 – “Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.”
📖 Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
📖 Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony…”
🎧 Listen now to hear an extraordinary true story of God's rescue mission through war, wilderness, and worship—and be reminded that no one is ever too far for Jesus to reach.
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