God's Hostage

A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and Perseverance

By: Andrew Brunson, Craig Borlase - contributor

Narrated by: Andrew Brunson

In 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to travel to Turkey, the largest unevangelized country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though hesitant because of the daunting and dangerous task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, believed this was God's plan for them.

What followed was a string of threats and attacks, but also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, including Kurds, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk, determining to stay unless God told them to leave.

In 2016, they were arrested. Though the State eventually released Norine, who remained in Turkey, Andrew was imprisoned. Accused of being a spy and being among the plotters of the attempted coup, he became a political pawn whose story soon became known around the world.

God's Hostage is the incredible true story of his imprisonment, his brokenness, and his eventual freedom. Anyone with a heart for missions, especially to the Muslim world, will love this tension-laden and faith-laced book.

©2019 Andrew Brunson (P)2019 eChristian

Shocking….

It is shocking to see how God works. The story of this family is not necessarily a new one per missionaries—the outcome, as always, was in the hands of the Lord.

I love the honesty of the battles that our brother had. The ability to share his lack of faith and then understanding that his joy comes from the strength of the Lord. Great book! 

Remember Praying for Him

This is a wonderful narration by Andrew Brunson himself. I remember praying for him. This is Roman’s 8:28 happening for us to see. “All things work together for the good of those who love Him and have been called according toHis purposes.”

praise God for this encouraging testimony.

Are you discouraged in your marriage? Are you married to a non beliver? Do you struggle with depression or feel like God has burdened you with the wrong kind of challenges in this life? Then this book is for you. Listen to how this man coaps with his challenges and struggles. He is not perfect. But God is. He makes mistakes, but God does not.
I've learned not to rely on my own wisdom, strength, knoledge patience, energy or self... but to abide in the vine for it iis the only way not to wither and die. stay plugged in to the right way, the source of light, love, life, faith and hope. That is the way to thrive in the furnace, to flourish in the presence of your enimies. God is good, and He loves his children. Know it. Live it. and become a light for others who are list. They will never forget the one who brought them a torch when they were lost and surrounded by Darkness. lit you light so shine before men that they might see how you live and give glory to the Father of lights.

extremely real

Author admitted vulnerability and weaknesses, but he saw God's hand through it all. He had honest struggles and doubts, but God used him in a great way

His honesty

It was an easy listen, clear and understandable. I would recommend this book to my friends