If Christians can stand in the Middle East . . . you can

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.

If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.

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

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.

Soli Deo Gloria

Christians today are alarmed by the rising pressures around them. So much of the growing hostility seems alien, angry and novel. But the truth is, the Church has encountered pressures since it was

To help us gain our bearings, Professor Louis Markos joins the Christian Emergency Podcast. Professor Markos teaches at the Texas Christian University and is the author of 25 books, covering such topics as the early Church, ancient Rome and Greece, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and apologetics.

On this episode, Professor Markos sheds helpful light on how the early Church responded to serious persecution in their own day. How was their experience similar to ours? What can we learn from them and apply in our own lives?

We must rediscover Christian history and the history of persecution. Today’s show helps do precisely this. Armed with this important insight, the pressures we face will be placed in better context. You will be encouraged, and our circumstances will be both less mysterious and frightening.   

If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these

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

Resources by Louis Markos: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Louis-Markos/author/B001JSBEBG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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.

Soli Deo Gloria

From 2016 to 2018, Andrew Brunson struggled inside Turkish

In this encore episode, Andrew provides a raw look into the emotional turmoil that gripped him behind bars. Doubts and despair haunted him. Silence and sadness assaulted him. But God was at work drawing prayer towards the nation of Turkey. 

Learn what Andrew took away from his prison experience, after

If you find this material helpful, please share it with your friends and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so you’ll never miss out when new episodes drop.

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

Prepare to Stand (Video Series): https://www.frc.org/preparetostand

WaveStarters (Ministry of Andrew and Norine

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

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency

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

How can Christians live joyfully in a wild world? How can you make your home a safe harbor in disturbing times?

Believers around the world might take a tip or two from Tom Bombadil, the enigmatic character of J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson may not have included Tom in his movies, but Tolkien believed he played an important role. 

If you find this material helpful, please share it with your friends and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so you’ll never miss out when new episodes drop.

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

In the House of Tom Bombadil, by C.R. Wiley

C.R. Wiley’s Official Website: https://crwiley.com/

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

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency

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

Soli Deo Gloria

Christians in America—even fairly young Christians—can look back over their lives and recognize something has changed. They remember former days when the culture regarded Christians in a favorable light. You were in good standing if you were perceived as a Christian. But then there was a period when it wasn’t necessarily good to be a Christian, but it wasn’t a scarlet letter either. But today, Christians in America perceive a chill in the air—the culture today is actually hostile to Christian faith and principles. What happened?

In this encore episode, Christian cultural commentator Aaron Renn joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to chart out the contours of how the American culture shifted under our feet. This episode will help you better understand these changes, and also how all Christians around the globe today find themselves in a Negative World. The pressure we face may differ in degree of severity, but we are all frowned upon by broader culture when we cling to Christ.

If you find this material helpful, please share it with your friends and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the show, so you’ll never miss out when new episodes drop.

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

Aaron Renn Substack Newsletter: https://aaronrenn.substack.com/

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

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency

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

Soli Deo Gloria

Biblical ministry in blue, liberal cities pose many challenges. Pastor Chase Davis is familiar with them, having helped plant a church in Boulder, Colorado. Creeping persecution and open hostility have marked his church’s recent experience. You may recognize the same cultural collapse advancing in your own backyard. If so, this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast has much for you to learn from.

Chase offers thoughtful insight into how Christians can faithfully stand in an increasingly negative world. Drawing on his experiences as a missionary, church planter and pastor, Chase provides helpful context and encouragement for believers who have been confused by recent years.

Chase dives into the challenges arising from lockdowns, protests and ill-prepared churches. He also discusses concerns about institutions that have been compromised, captured or collapsed. This includes recent challenges with the Acts 29 church planting network.  

If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share the show with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.

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

Chase Davis (Personal Website): https://www.jchasedavis.com/

Twitter – Chase Davis: @jchasedavis

Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit (Book), by J. Chase Davis: https://www.amazon.com/Trinitarian-Formation-Theology-Discipleship-Father/dp/1725261596?keywords=trinitarian+formation&sr=8-1&linkId=db3d0467b9544b602e5cab4b7db614a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

The Well Church of Boulder, Colorado (Website): https://boulderwell.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.

Soli Deo Gloria

The wave of Christian persecution hitting Manipur, India is massive. Dozens of Christians murdered. Over 120 churches

For weeks, starting in early May 2023, Hindu mobs have been killing, burning and kidnapping their way through the countryside. Chaos has come for the tribal Christians of Manipur. This remote region sits in the far east of India. The attacks against the Christian community have been systematic and well-planned.

Little information has leaked out about these atrocities. Internet and phone lines were shut down, but only in the Christian districts. Fortunately, the Christian Emergency Alliance was able to expose some of this darkness and even send help to those suffering.

Christian persecution in India is real. Believers around the world need to know what is happening to their brothers and sisters in Christ in Manipur. They are not alone. We as their spiritual family must intercede for them and lift them up in our prayers. Learn about this unfolding tragedy on today’s episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast.

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

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.

Soli Deo Gloria

Cross-cultural missions is an exciting calling. But Christians may be surprised to learn there are real problems in the missions community. The woke theology many believers have recently discovered in their midst is also being advanced overseas. These postmodern teachings arrived from our own shores through western missionaries. Biblical missionaries may find themselves shunned and shamed for holding to the ancient Gospel.

Christians preparing to launch into missions may have no clue this is going on. The pastors, missions committees and lay Christians who support these missionaries are likely in the dark too. How can churches discover exactly what is going on? How can you learn more and respond properly? How can we pray over this movement which has advanced quietly over decades?

Veteran missionary and author E.D. Burns joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to shed helpful daylight on this important topic. He shares thoughtful insights from his recent book, Ancient Gospel, Brave New World. Burns highlights both what is going well in today's missions efforts, and also areas for concern. But he also unpacks important lessons that will expand your understanding of theology, missions and evangelism. And if you really want to strengthen your understanding of these themes, get a copy of Burns' book: Ancient Gospel, Brave New World.

If this information is helpful to you, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review.  Likewise, share this episode with friends and fellow believers who need help standing up under mounting pressures.

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

Ancient Gospel, Brave New World: Jesus Still Saves Sinners in Cultures of Shame, Fear, Bondage and Weakness, by E.D. Burns (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Gospel-Brave-New-World/dp/1943539278

Seeds and Stars: Resting in Christ for Great Commission Service, by E.D. Burns (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Stars-Resting-Commission-Service/dp/0984949895/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seeds+and+stars&s=books&sr=1-1

The Transcultural Gospel: Jesus is Enough for Sinners in Cultures of Shame, Fear, Bondage, and Weakness, by E.D. Burns (Book):

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.

Soli Deo Gloria

How can you, your family, and your local church endure future persecution? By making an intentional decision today to live not by lies. Regardless of the country you live in, this episode will help you and your loved ones prepare to stand when pressures mount.

In this encore episode, which originally aired November 1, 2011, Rod Dreher joined Andy to share insights from his recent book, “Live Not By Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”  Listen in as Dreher shares insightful stories from Christians who endured persecution under the Soviet Union and the Communist Bloc.

You will discover helpful tips from those who have gone before us, and those who recognize alarming signs in our cultures today. You will also hear how Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a dissident under the Soviets, encouraged the powerless to reject lies, especially mandated lies. 

If this information is helpful to you, please give us a positive rating and review. Likewise, share this episode with friends and fellow believers who need help

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

Rod Dreher (Twitter): @roddreher

Live Not By Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents, by Rod Dreher (Book): https://www.christianbook.com/not-by-lies-manual-christian-dissidents/rod-dreher/9780593087398/pd/087392?event=ESRCN

The American Conservative: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/

Substack Page – Rod Dreher: https://roddreher.substack.com/  

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

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency

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

Soli Deo Gloria

Many Christians today fear their faith may one day cost them their job. They are not sure what to do.  Should they keep their faith secret? Simply go along to get along? What would it be like if they actually got fired for following Christ?

Dr. Aaron Edwards knows a thing or two about getting fired for faithful stands. Believe it or not, he was recently fired as a Christian teacher from a Christian college for a Christian stand.

His offense: publicly speaking out about sin infiltrating the Church. This was too much for Cliff College, a school in Britain. When internet rage mobs demanded Aaron lose his job, his employer quickly capitulated.

It was difficult for Aaron, his wife, and their five children. But there was also surprising joy in faithfully standing and seeing God and fellow believers respond. His story reminds us that following Christ is high adventure, with plenty of drama but also joy.

If this episode was helpful for you, please share it with your friends. Also give us a positive review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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

Aaron Edwards (Twitter): @aaron_p_edwards

Crowd Fund Support Site: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/writing-and-speaking-for-evangelical-free-speech

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

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1

Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency

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

Soli Deo Gloria