In late March, 2026, Finland’s Supreme Court shocked the world. Prodded by a relentless state prosecutor, the court convicted Paivi Rasanen — a member of Finland’s Parliament and a former interior minister – under the country’s criminal code designated for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

What did this Christian grandmother and medical doctor do to warrant such a conviction? She helped write a pamphlet 20years ago that expressed biblical views about sexual morality.

Shockingly, Paivi had already been prosecuted for these trumped up charges - twice! The Finnish courts in those cases examined the evidence and concluded the obvious: no crime had been committed. But the prosecutor kept appealing the case, finally reaching the Finnish Supreme Court. And that’s where this farce unfolded.

What exactly happened and why? How are Christians around Europe and the world to think about this absurd holding?Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to answer these and other questions is Felix Boellmann. Dr. Felix Boellmann serves as the Director of European Advocacy for ADF International. Felix is intimately familiar with the contour’s of this case and provides valuable context for you, your family and congregation.

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When “Harun” was young, he never dreamed that he would follow Jesus Christ, let alone help millions of fellow Arabs hear the Gospel. Yet that is precisely how God moved in his life after saving him many decades ago.

Harun grew up in a nominal Muslim family in the Middle East and learned to work as a professional chef. But after coming to faith in Christ, he was called to serve the Lord using media. Harun had no background whatsoever in media. But this did not stop him. Instead he set out to learn first radio, then television, later satellite broadcasting and eventually online ministry.

Learn how Harun embraced the challenges of learning new skillsets to carry out his calling. Discover how you too can embrace obstacles and allow God to stretch you outside your comfort zone.

Also learn about your brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Arab World, and how God is moving among them today. This is your spiritual family, and they have much to offer you regardless of where you live.

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Al Hayat Ministries: https://alhayat.org/

MBB Global: https://mbbglobal.net/

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Silent prayer crime? Surely that can’t be a thing that Christians are actually encountering. The very idea of silent prayer crime must be drawn from the frightening pages of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Right?

Sadly, in Great Britain, Christians today truly are being charged for silent prayer crime. One of those believers isIsabel Vaughan-Spruce, a Christian and committed champion of the unborn. She has faced legal hassles on multiple occasions due to her silent standing outside of abortion facilities. Police approached her and suspected her silentstand was bathed in prayer. For that, Isabel has faced hassle after hassle.

What exactly is going on in Britain? Can Christians truly be arrested for such ridiculous charges? Importantly, how can Christians bear up when the culture turns actively hostile to biblical values?

Isabel joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to address these issues and more. Learn what exactly happened in her cases and how she spiritually braced up. Learn how you can borrow from her experiences and stand up yourself, should circumstances so require. God willing, Isabel’s encouraging approach will be a blessing to you, your family and your localchurch.

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March for Life UK (Website): https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/aiovg_videos/isabel-vaughan-spruce-co-ceo-march-for-life-uk-parliament-square-2025/

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce (Twitter): https://x.com/IsabelVSpruce

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In 1979, instability, violence and chaos reigned in the streets of Iran. Revolution followed and swept a new government to power—a government that was no fan of the Christian faith.

Things looked bleak for the Iranian Church. Iranian believers found themselves under increasing pressure just as western missionaries were being kicked out of the country. Many concluded the few Christians left in the country’s “baby church” were doomed.

But in a surprising twist, God turned the tables on the anti-Christian revolutionaries. Instead of shriveling on the vine, the local church blossomed under pressure. But how? Find out by tuning in to this encore episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast.

Tat Stewart joins Andy Coleman to share what he witnessed as a missionary in Tehran in 1979. Learn from his fascinating background and a firsthand account you likely won’t hear elsewhere.

And if you are a believer concerned by the growing anti-Christian culture around you today, take courage from Tat’s account. Christians – even if small in number and vulnerable – truly can stand when troubles come.

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Talim Ministries: http://home.talimministries.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/.

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You probably never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don’t worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it’s past time we learn about them and the risks they pose.

Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive, or less offensive, to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several missional contexts. But is it proper? How are Christians to make sense of what can be an intimidating, technical issue?

Fortunately, help has arrived. The Arlington Statement on Bible Translation was published in 2020 and provides a simple framework to draw clarity from the confusion.

On this encore Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy dives into these important issues with two amazing guests from Horizons International: Pierre Houssney, their executive director, and Seth Vitrano-Wilson, their director of biblical translations.

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Arlington Statement on Bible Translation: https://arlingtonstatement.org/.

Horizons International: https://www.horizonsinternational.org/.

Journal of Biblical Missiology: https://biblicalmissiology.org/.

Engaging Islam: https://www.engagingislam.org/.

Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts. Edited by Ayman S. Ibrahim and Ant Greenham.

Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/.

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Christians in the West see chaos growing: violent protests, unbiblical social movements, political instability and even pressures to shutter churches. So how should Christians respond? 

The Arab Springs offer a helpful case study of Christians responding in the midst of chaos. During the Arab Spring (roughly 2010 - 2012 AD), protests swept through many Middle Eastern countries and several governments fell. Poverty, extremism and war threatened the Christians who called those nations home.  How they responded offers us clues in how we can respond to growing pressures today. 

"John," a Christian worker born and raised in Syria, returned to the Christian Emergency Podcast to offer insights from this chaotic period. Originally recorded in November 2020, this encore episode examines what Christians can expect in unstable days, thoughtful ways we can respond, and spiritual opportunities to look for.  

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Western China is an exotic land few know about. "Mike," a Christian missionary who served there for years, pulls back the curtain on this unique region.

Listen as Mike shares about the Uighur Muslims living in western China, and the hardships they face at the hands of China's communist regime.  

But God is also on the move in western China. Learn how western missionaries - and even Chinese Christians - are taking risks to reach the Uighur people for Christ. 

Mike makes clear that we all have a role to play in missions. We must be praying, going or supporting the work of this grand adventure called missions. May this encore episode give you context to help you step into your role today.

Mike's Blog: https://www.goconnecting.us/ 

Follow Mike on Twitter: @goconnecting

Book recommendation from Mike: A New History of Christianity in China, by Daniel B. Hays. 

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If Christians can stand in the Middle East . . . you can stand for Christ anywhere. That is the takeaway from today's episode. Listen in as Andy Chats with his friend "Mamduah," an Arab believer with decades of experience serving the Lord throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Mamduah shares of the dangers and triumphs experienced by new Christians overseas. But much of what he shares is also relevant for your spiritual walk as well. How do we engage those around us? How do we prepare for persecution now?

Discover these answers and more as Mamduah lovingly shares his unique perspective; a perspective refined in the Middle East.

The world our kids are growing up in is more hostile to the Christian faith than when we were young. And it's likely to get worse.

Parents, grandparents and others know this. But how do you speak to kids about persecution when you yourself know little about it yourselves?

The Christian Emergency Podcast is here to help. In this encore episode, learn basic insights into persecution that you can share with kids and teenagers. How do you prepare for persecution? What does persecution look like? Are there really blessings that come from persecution? 

As we tackle these and other issues, you will be better suited to help the kids and teenagers in your life stand under pressure, and not compromise their faith.  

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Through January 2026, protests have roiled the country of Iran. In response, the Islamic regime has brutally cracked down on the people. Much of the violence is now largely hidden, as the internet has been blocked inside the country. But the shaking of Iran continues.

Christians have been swept up in this chaos. Many have suffered for years, as the Islamic regime sought to stamp out the truth of Christ within its borders. Iran likely has the fastest growing community of Christians in the world today. So how is all of this affecting them? How should Christians in other parts of the world think and pray over the situation affecting Iranian believers?

We tackle these issues and more on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. We are joined by an Iranian sister in Christ who helps provide a window into the current situation inside Iran.

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