Today we look at how we can pray for the persecuted Christians in Iran, and other Muslim-majority nations, where believers are isolated and word is scarce. Hebrews 13:3 is a good reminder in these situations, as well.

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Why the Prison Pulpit? 

The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. 

Unrest in Iran: How to Pray

https://www.opendoors.org.hk/en-US/news/latest/iran-unrest-prayer/

Iran is Killing Christians

https://email.revelationmedia.org/iran-is-killing-christians

Living as Secret Christians in Iran

https://www.opendoorscanada.org/living-as-secret-christians-in-iran/

Christians in Somalia Who Do Not Hide Their Faith

https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/stories/christians-in-somalia-aweis-will-not-hide-his-faith/

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In this Q&A episode of Water Break, Gabriel and Annie tackle your biggest fitness and health questions — from zone 2 running and heart rate confusion to postpartum training, blood work panels your doctor isn’t ordering, and whether 25-lb dumbbells are enough to build real strength. Annie also drops her full reading list of must-read books and podcasts on hormones, thyroid health, nutrition, and metabolic fitness.

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Leaders cast vision, explain strategy, lay out plans. But not every leader is successful at rallying people to a better future. Yes, much of it has to do with the leader's character and presence, for sure. But his ability to communicate the vision in a way that is clear and enticing is fundamental to his leadership. You must give people something to rally toward.

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On this episode of Crosspolitic One-on-One, Gabe welcomes Jeff Casey (co-founder of Land Run Distillery) on to talk about the contentious issue of Christians owning distilleries and engaging with alcohol and why reclaiming God's "sharp things" matters for faithful cultural engagement and demonstrating biblical stewardship in business.

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First up: Luke has a pretty gnarly cold and feels pitiful. But he really enjoyed the sermon at church today, and he wants to recommend it to EVERYONE...

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Today the pugs look at recent events in culture where the 'woke warriors' appear to be at it again, especially in the recent march by immigration activists into an evangelical church worship service. The pugs analyze and speculate a bit about what appears to be going on with the most recent forms woke activism is taking culturally.

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Most business owners set goals forward but don't plan backward. They know where they want to end up in December, but don't know what has to be true in March to make that possible. They then miss their targets because they never figured out what would have to be true - operationally, financially, structurally - to make it happen. Goals without a sequence are just hopes and wishes. Set your goal, and build your plan.

On this week’s China Compass, we take a more in-depth look at all of the cities to pray for this coming week, focusing on Anhui (Beheading of the Stam’s + Watchman Nee’s Imprisonment), Lintan (Coal Fired Tuk Tuks, Circular Roads), and Tangshan (Deadliest Earthquake Ever). 

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day.  Feel free to write anytime: [email protected]. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us!

I’m about to fly back to Malaysia this weekend after a whirlwind trip to LA, Houston, and OKC. And we’ll be joined in Malaysia in the coming few weeks by our two oldest children (as well as another missionary friend). And don’t forget, my kids will be taking their first solo trip into China next week. Exciting times! I wish I could say more, but probably best to wait until everything shakes out and there are stories to tell on the back end. 

Oh, in case I haven’t said so already, I did NOT make it into China last weekend, but I did talk to a new friend in China just this evening.

The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) - Available on Kindle/Amazon (free PDF)

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-feb-1-7-2026

Tangshan Earthquake

https://disasterhistory.org/tangshan-earthquake-1976

https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/the-great-tangshan-earthquake-one-of-the-worst-earthquakes-in-modern-history-destroys-chinese-city/

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