Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often used to falsely accuse Christians of insulting Islam. If convicted, these believers face harsh punishments ranging from life in prison to the death penalty. Even if they are not convicted, the accused frequently become the victims of mob violence.

In Pakistan, Christian women and girls are often kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. In many cases, these women are forcibly married to much older men.

On this VOMC podcast, Pastor Peter Paul spoke to our host Greg Musselman about the death threat he received in Pakistan for his Christian activities. Pastor Peter also shares about the faithful endurance of Pakistani followers of Christ, who live under constant persecution for their faith, and what we can do to help our persecuted Christian family.

Peter is the pastor of Asian Cornerstone Church in Mississauga, Ontario. In 2020, Peter and his wife Jemima started Living Hope TV, which broadcasts Bible-based programs in multiple languages, including English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Length: 59 minutes

Show Notes

To watch this interview https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/pk-christians-under-threat.html

Living Hope TV www.livinghopetv.org

The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

Video report on the persecution of Christians in Pakistan www.vomcanada.com/pakistan-videos/video/pk-paying-price.html

Imagine taking a journey to various places around the world where having faith in Jesus is forbidden. Along the way, we’re given opportunities to meet bold believers whose powerful testimonies both encourage and challenge us. During this VOMC podcast, our host Greg Musselman interviews author and broadcaster Todd Nettleton, who in turn introduces us to Sister Tong from China, Iman from Iran, and Pastor Ragimov from Central Asia.

Throughout the past 23 years, Todd has travelled internationally, interviewing hundreds of Christians who have been persecuted for the name of Jesus. As the host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio (VOMradio.net), and the author of When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians, Todd provides inspiring stories based on his extensive global travels.

Length 36:00

Show Notes

To view this interview with Todd Nettleton

https://vomcanada.com/cttfvideos/video/cttf-t-nettleton.html

To purchase a copy of “When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians”

www.toddnettleton.com

https://www.vomcanada.com/shop1/product/when-faith-is-forbidden/

The Voice of the Martyrs Radio www.VOMradio.net

The Voice of the Martyrs US www.persecution.com

The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

A Nigerian pastor, Leviticus  and his toddler son Godsend were recently killed by Islamic militants. The 39-year-old pastor also served as a church planter in Niger State. Fortunately, his wife and daughter escaped, but they are now in a state of shock and grief over the sudden loss of their loved ones. VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman provides more details on this tragic story and invites you to join him in prayer for Pastor Leviticus’ surviving family members and other Christians who are enduring persecution throughout Nigeria.

Pastor Kidane Gebremeskel Gedion says it was a great privilege to suffer for Jesus during the two-and-a-half years he spent in three different Eritrean prisons because of his Christian activities . Pastor Kidane tells VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman that being separated from his wife and children was much worse than the imprisonment itself. He also explains why the Eritrean government continues to persecute followers of Christ in his East African nation and what he has learned about God during the ordeal. This episode is a reunion of sorts, as Greg initially met with Pastor Kidane in Eritrea 17 years ago.

Length: 62 minutes

Show Notes

To view the interview with Kidane Gebremeskel Gedion

www.vomcanada.com/eritrea-videos/video/er-joy.html

The Persecution of Evangelical Christians in Eritrea www.vomcanada.com/eritrea-videos/video/er-struck-down.html

An interview with Dr. Berhane Ashmelash of Release Eritrea about the release of numerous Christian prisoners.

www.vomcanada.com/eritrea-videos/video/er-berhane1.html

The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

The levels of violence against Christians in India from Hindu extremists have significantly intensified. And since the onset of the pandemic, the challenges facing persecuted believers have become even more alarming. VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman spoke with Abihijit Nayak, the Director of Step, a ministry partner of The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, about the rise of persecution in India and the extra struggles facing Christians during the pandemic.

Length: 34 minutes

Show notes

To view this podcast

Step International The Voice of the Martyrs Canada | 'Closer to the Fire' Videos - India: The Rising Levels of Violence against Christians (vomcanada.com)

The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

One of the most violent and dangerous counties in the world to be a follower of Jesus is Africa’s most populous nation of Nigeria. Christians are killed, kidnapped and terrorized by the Militant Islamic groups Boko Haram and Fulani Herdsmen. Last year the number of followers of Jesus who were killed increased by 60 percent. A study from Open Doors says that more than 2,200of the 4,761 believers killed around the world were in Nigeria, and the number is likely a lot higher. VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman talk with Ruth Hodge of Christian Faith Ministries International (CFMI) in Nigeria about why there the persecution of Christians continues and is increasing in some parts of the country. Ruth also talks about how CFMI is helping the children who have been displaced by the violence and how they are trying to bring reconciliation between Christians and Muslims, teaching vocation skills   and mentoring new believers to be strong in their faith in Jesus.

Length 38 minutes

Christian Faith Ministries International www.cfaithministries.org

Ugandan Pastor Thomas Chikooma was recently invited by local Muslims to participate in an open-air religious debate in the community of Pallisa. After giving his defense of Christianity, he was privileged to lead 14 people to faith in Christ, including six who had been Muslims. While many at that meeting were excited by the response to the Gospel, there were some Muslims who were angry, and they confronted the father of 11 children later that night and killed him. Thomas was a well-respected pastor who planted 50 churches in eastern Uganda. VOM Canada’ Greg Musselman explains what happened and to pray for Thomas’ wife Jessica, his 11 children, the Christians of Uganda and those who were responsible for this act violence.

Length 5 Minutes

On this program we’ll be hearing from 2 men who were imprisoned for their faith in Jesus and Christian activities. Dan Bauman in Iran and Andrew Brunson in Turkey. Both men began so depressed while in prison they wanted to end their lives. Here how they were rescues and the lessons they learned when their freedom was taken from them.

On May 11, four Indonesian Christians were beheaded in in the village of Kalimago, Central Sulawesi Province. Five men were seen and identified as members of the terrorist group East Indonesia Mujahidin that morning. Later that day four victims that had been beheaded. All four victims were identified as members of local churches, adults over the age of 40.

Length 4:00

www.vomcanada.,com

www.opendoorsca.org