Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine had been serving as missionaries in Turkey for more than 20 years when they were arrested because of their religious beliefs. Norine was released after 13 days, but Andrew was held for two years.
When Cissie asked Andrew Brunson to join her on the Fearless podcast, his answer wasn’t what she expected—and it may surprise you, too.
Episode 29: Faith Through Fear: An Interview with Andrew and Norine Brunson
August 31, 2020 • Cissie Graham Lynch and Andrew Brunson
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