The Apostle Paul famously served as a tentmaker to support himself during his ministry in the First Century. What does it look like for Christians today to follow in his entrepreneurial footsteps? How can tentmaking serve Kingdom priorities in the rainy days ahead?

On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Troy Albee – pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church on the South Shore of Boston – provides helpful insights from his own experience as an entrepreneur. Like Paul, Troy helped support himself while in ministry by identifying a need anddeveloping the skills to meet it. In Trent’s case, he launched a successful lock and key business – South Shore Lock and Key.

Side hustles provide Christians additional income, flexibility and opportunities. Small business ventures also offer unexpected spiritual insights. You may be stretched and face rejection. But you will also discover new strengths, while finding opportunities to mentor the younger believers around you and engage the lost in your midst.   

Christians should not take all of this for granted. The cultural landscape is increasingly hostile. The workplace is toooften a place where Christians are targeted and pressured to compromise. That is why Christian enterprise will play a critical role in the coming days.

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Pastor Troy Albee (Email): [email protected]

South Shore Lock and Key (Website)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter):@ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergency

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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When you think of Iran, what comes to mind? Troubling thoughts and fears? That would be understandable, given recent headlines from the Middle East.

But there is an encouraging story that’s playing out in Iran. It’s about the miraculous growth of Christianity in a countrywhere it has been suppressed and persecuted.

Tat Stewart has a unique vantage point to share that story. Tat grew up in the land of Iran. He later served there as a missionary and pastor. He knows and loves itspeople. He also knows what the Church in Iran was like before the Islamist Revolution in 1979, what it went through during that turmoil, and how it persevered in the following decades. Tat had a front row seat to recent Christian history!

Tat joins the Christian Emergency Podcast toshare these valuable insights. Those lessons will help you better understand our Christian history and cross-cultural missions. They will also help you better understand the dynamics at play in the present day.

Tat recently wrote a memoir titled No Stranger: toIran, its People, and its Church. His insights are more fully captured in those pages, so you should get your hands on a copy. Listen, read and learn from this fascinating perspective; a perspective few westerners or Christians possess.

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No Stranger: to Iran, its People, and its Church (Book), by Tat Stewart - https://www.amazon.com/No-Stranger-Church-Observations-Muslims/dp/B0CJ4LVBV1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter):@ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergency

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

New Age spirituality is arguably the spirit of the age, atleast in the West. And the New Age is not just confined to secular culture – it has wormed its way into the Church as well. Not only that, some Christian leaders with prominent platforms actually champion new age practices. ManyChristians don’t recognize the patterns. Others don’t know what to believe as they hear conflicting messages. What are we to do?

Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to make sense of this is Will Spencer. Will is no stranger to New Age spirituality. For years, Will subscribed to the New Age, participating in pagan practices and gatherings. Through surprising developments, Will encountered Christians who challenged him and shared the Gospel. Eventually, Will came to Christ, but when he found New Age themes in some of the churches he visited, he recognized them for what they were.

How should the Enneagram, yoga, and other elements beincorporated into the Christian life? Are these actually significant spiritually or are people getting concerned for no reason? Find out on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast.

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Will Spencer (Website): https://www.willspencer.co/

Midwest Christian Outreach (Website): https://midwestoutreach.org/

Don and Joy Veinot (Website): https://www.4witness.org/midwest-christian-outreach-don-and-joy-veinot/

The Enneagram, Discipleship and the Church(Video): https://midwestoutreach.org/

The Other Worldview: Exposing Christianity’sGreatest Threat, by Peter Jones (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Other-Worldview-Exposing-Christianitys-Greatest-ebook/dp/B00ZD5XJAU

TruthXchange (Website): https://truthxchange.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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The crisis targeting Christians in northern Nigeria strainsthe imagination. Thousands lose their lives every year, and many more are injured or displaced. All because they follow Jesus Christ.

What exactly is going on there? And what are you not beingtold? On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Judd Saul joins Andy to reveal some shocking insights. Judd serves as the executive director of Equipping the Persecuted, a Christian ministry dedicated to served persecutedChristians in Nigeria. He also helped launch Truth Nigeria, a media outlet empowering Nigerian Christian journalists to unveil accounts that are reported nowhere else.

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Equipping the Persecuted (Website): https://equippingthepersecuted.org/

Truth Nigeria (Website): https://truthnigeria.com/

Truth Nigeria (Twitter / X): https://x.com/TruthNigeria123

Truth Nigeria (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/287030183744815

Judd Saul (Twitter): https://x.com/juddsaul

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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In May 2025, a video went out showing young Britishschoolchildren being prompted to prostrate themselves and pray Islamic prayers. This “instruction” is unfolding across the United Kingdom—and often. These lessons occur every week during assigned terms. Most parents – and most Christians – have no clue any of this is taking place.

And when people do discover all of this, they recognize itfor what it is: indoctrination. How is it that in a historical Christian country, children are being conditioned in Islam?

Mark Heath joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to alerteveryone to what is going on. As a British Christian and parent, Mark was shocked to learn that these “lessons” were being taught in the local school. He spoke up, and others must speak up as well. Even Christians in other westernnations need to be aware of this practice, and intentionally engage their school systems to find out what is going on.

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Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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Indigenous Christians in Uzbekistan have a heart to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other nations. Praise God! However, many are unable to support these missionary efforts themselves. Is it just because they are live in a less affluent region? Or is there something more at play?

Local churches across the globe need to be self-propagating, self-governing and self-supporting. This last feature is often poorly developed or overlooked. James Cha, former missionary and Christian leader, joins theChristian Emergency Podcast to unpack what this means for the Church.

The Nevius Method is a missionary approach that emphasizes these three themes, in addition to healthy theology. The method is based off the approach used by John Livingstone Nevius, a missionary to China in the 19th Century. His method made a big impact on how Christianswere discipled in China and Korea.

James suggests that this simple approach, rooted in simple obedience, would improve the health and strength of many local churches today. This is true of churches in Central Asia, Africa and even the West. Listen and learn how this could apply for missionaries overseas and also in your local fellowship.

If Christians faithfully tithe, even if they have little to offer, the effects are profound. On this episode, James shares from his personal experience to show how missionaries and Christians should consider incorporating the Nevius Method in their own settings.

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To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.

Episode 34: A Korean Tale – Costly Faith, Destructive Compromise, and Hope in Dark Times, with James Cha (Christian Emergency Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-a-korean-tale-costly-faith-destructive/id1528402463?i=1000537217442

Episode 35: Spiritual Compromise in Christian Missions – A Caution Flag for You and Your Church, with James Cha (Christian Emergency Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-spiritual-compromise-in-christian-missions-a/id1528402463?i=1000538913138

Episode 42: A Granddaughter of North Korea: FaithCha (Christian Emergency Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/42-a-granddaughter-of-north-korea-spiritual/id1528402463?i=1000547875220

Crescent Project (Ministry Website): https://www.crescentproject.org/

i43 Ministry (Ministry Website): https://www.i43global.org/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter): @ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergency

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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As April 2025 merged into May, much has happened acrossChristendom. In this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy examines some recent events that affected the Church.

First we look to Nigeria, where it was recently admittedthat an attack on Christians in a recent Easter parade was done intentionally. Contrary to early claims by police, who insisted the 18-wheel truck slammed into thebelievers because of a brake malfunction, an investigation revealed that this was in fact a brazen assault.

Also in Nigeria we discuss the recent killing of an indigenousmissionary named Peter Emmanuel. Peter was targeted because he helped a Christians convert who came to faith from a Muslim Background.

In Syria, we look at recent intimidation efforts targetingthe Valley of the Christians and other Christian villages. We also discuss a recent incident where Christian college students were assaulted because they were in the presence of a fellow student, who happened to be a female.

Finally, we wrap up with a look to the Sindh Province ofPakistan. A drought is wreaking havoc there, which is making life especially difficult for local Christian converts. There are many challenges in Pakistan, but we also glimpse the joy that still comes from following Christ through difficulties.

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In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Times (Book by Andy Coleman): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-days-of-darkness-andy-coleman/1146292013

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/

The Christian Emergency Podcast is aproduction of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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Cultural Christianity has received a lot of negative press lately. Influential leaders have applauded its demise, insisting the collapse would be a net positive for the Church. But is this really the case?

Jamie Bambrick, a Christian from Northern Ireland, joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to challenge the prevailing narrative. Jamie recently published a video in defense of cultural Christianity and made several perceptive insights. On this episode, Jamie expands on those points and touches on related topics as well.

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To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.

In Defence of Cultural Christianity (Video on YouTube): Here.

In Defence of Cultural Christianity (Video on Twitter, now X): Here.

The Coming Ulster Revival: Saving Northern Ireland & the West, for the Glory of God & for the Craic (Book): available here.

Hope Church, Craigavon (Northern Ireland): https://wearehope.church/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter):@ChristianEmerg1

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergency

The Christian Emergency Podcast is aproduction of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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Madness is sweeping Colorado. A litany of anti-Christianbills is being rushed through that will have serious consequences for believers in the state. Although several sizable churches and ministries call Colorado home, few are raising their voices against these measures.

That is why a few pastors – mostly of modest-sized churches– have taken it upon themselves to speak. They are working hard to alert believers about what is happening. These Christian leaders are also working hard to organize Christians and rally them to stand against evil.

Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to discuss thesedevelopments is Pastor Chase Davis of the Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase returns to the show to update Christians on their efforts, direct them to helpful resources, and mobilize them to prayer and action.

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Chase Davis (Twitter/ X)

Fight 1312 (Website)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram)

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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South Africa faces many challenges today. Crime. Racialized,communistic government initiatives. Poverty. But in the midst of these challenges, there are also opportunities. South Africa needs Christ. And the Body of Christ in South Africa needs the rest of Christendom to help them stand.

What do things truly look like on the ground from a Christian perspective? How can we better understand what is happening spiritually and practically in South Africa?

Annemarie Smuts – also known as Ava in Africa –joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to offer her take on all that’s playing out in South Africa. She offers sage insight, sober assessments and a resilient spirit.

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Ava in Africa / Annemarie Smuts (Twitter / X)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook)

Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram)

The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.

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