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Lily Ricci: Iranian Alive Ministries; Grace + Max: worship duo with purpose


What does it look like to hold onto faith when life gets really heavy? Today on Unscripted Faith, Grace and Max Allard bring music rooted in love, redemption, and raw honesty-as Grace opens up about her ongoing battle with depression and the truth she's holding onto: her story still has purpose. And Lily Ricci shares her powerful journey from being raised in a Muslim family in Tehran to encountering Christ in the U.S.-and now serving as a bold advocate for Iranian women, helping bring hope to millions across the Middle East. Real stories. Real faith.

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