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From the Voice of the Martyrs Extreme devotion.
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Extreme price yemen Khalid Day 342 if you cling to your life, you will lose it.
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But if you give up your life.
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For me, you will find it. Matthew 10:39 on the morning of September 11, 2001, Khalid led the call to.
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Prayer at his mosque in Yemen. Already wrestling with doubts about his Muslim.
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Faith, he watched in disgust that day.
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As Muslims celebrated the terrorist attacks on the United States.
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In his ongoing search for truth, Khaled.
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Encountered biblical teachings on forgiveness and love, which eventually led him to faith in Christ. Soon, his wife, Samira, noticed a change in his behavior.
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When she confronted him about it, he admitted that he was a Christian and.
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Explained that Jesus had changed his life. Shortly afterward, Samira also placed her faith in Christ. The couple kept their faith secret for.
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Two years until deciding to make a.
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Public profession through baptism. Predictably, Khaled and Samira then began to suffer harassment and beatings. The beatings became so severe that the couple made plans to leave Yemen. But those plans were tragically altered. One morning, Khalid was awakened by his.
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Son shouting, father, Mother is on fire.
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In the kitchen.
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Someone had snuck into their home and.
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Replaced Sameera's jar of cooking oil with gasoline. Khaled and his son extinguished the flames, and Samira was taken to the hospital with severe burns. But when the hospital staff learned that.
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She was a Christian, they treated her poorly.
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Samira died after receiving an injection of a questionable substance from her doctor. Khaled and his children left Yemen shortly after Samira's death. He said he has seen God working even through their suffering. When I think about our story, khaled.
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Said, the only thing I can think.
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Is that God is preparing us for.
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Something bigger to serve Him.
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It is in layer after layer of.
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Persecution that he changes us to be like Him.
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The price of following Christ is great. What price are you willing to pay for the sake of knowing Christ and making him known?
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While not all of us will be killed for following Christ as Samira was, we are called to the same obedience to be willing to pay any price as as Christ's witnesses wherever he places us.
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Podcast: Extreme Devotion
Host: The Voice of The Martyrs
Episode: Day 342: Extreme Price
Date: December 8, 2025
This episode, titled "Extreme Price," shares the striking and poignant story of Khalid and Samira, a couple in Yemen who converted from Islam to Christianity. The narrative explores the intense persecution they faced as a result of their faith, including personal tragedy and life-threatening violence. The episode calls listeners to reflect on the true cost of following Christ and challenges them to consider their own willingness to pay the "extreme price" for their faith.
“He watched in disgust that day as Muslims celebrated the terrorist attacks…” ([00:34])
“Father, Mother is on fire in the kitchen.” ([01:29])
“The only thing I can think is that God is preparing us for something bigger to serve Him.” – Khalid ([02:09]) “It is in layer after layer of persecution that He changes us to be like Him.” ([02:18])
“The price of following Christ is great. What price are you willing to pay for the sake of knowing Christ and making him known?” ([02:24])
“We are called to the same obedience—to be willing to pay any price as Christ’s witnesses wherever He places us.” ([02:32])
“If you cling to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” – Matthew 10:39 ([00:16])
"God is preparing us for something bigger to serve Him." ([02:09])
"It is in layer after layer of persecution that He changes us to be like Him." ([02:18])
“What price are you willing to pay for the sake of knowing Christ and making Him known?” ([02:24])
“We are called to the same obedience—to be willing to pay any price as Christ’s witnesses wherever He places us.” ([02:32])
"Extreme Price" is a compelling account of courage, loss, and unwavering faith. Through Khalid and Samira’s story, the episode powerfully illustrates the literal and figurative costs of discipleship in a hostile context, urging listeners to examine their own willingness to follow Christ, whatever the price.