Open Doors Canada Podcast

Open Doors Canada Podcast

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Open Doors Canada Podcast episodes

  • Is There Hope for Syria's Disappearing Church?
    The church in Syria has been devastated by years of civil war and persecution. Listen in as we talk about why there is hope for the church in Syria even as their numbers have dropped drastically in the last decade. You'll hear how the church in Syria is responding to the devastation and the story of how Alya* came to know Christ in Syria. 
     
    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
     
    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
     
    Send us your questions to [email protected].
     
    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
     
    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
    16 min
  • Interviewing a Bible Smuggler: Celebrating 65 years of Open Doors
    You don't want to miss today's episode. To celebrate Open Doors' 65th anniversary, we interview Klaas Muurling. Klaas has worked for Open Doors for 42 years, has traveled to 27 countries to visit persecuted Christians and smuggled Bibles across the Iron Curtain. He shares his experiences of Bible smuggling, his arrest and a little of the history of Open Doors. Enjoy!
    You can find out more about Open Doors's 65th anniversary at https://www.opendoorsca.org/od65/
    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
    Send us your questions to [email protected].
    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
    37 min
  • Heartbreak in the World's Largest Democracy
    Listen in as we discuss the #10 country on the World Watch List - India. While it is considered the largest democracy in the world, India doesn't have the best record when it comes to religious freedom. On this episode, we'll talk about why India is fast becoming one of the worst hotbeds of persecution, we'll hear an update form one of our local church partners and we'll hear a heartbreaking story of persecution against a 4-year-old. Check it out and find out how you can be praying for our persecuted family in India. 
    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
    Send us your questions to [email protected].
    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
    15 min
  • Persecution isn't Stopping the Church from Growing
    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the country with the fastest growing church in the world right now - Iran. We'll get insight on living in isolation from a man who spent 36 days in solitary confinement and we'll hear the story of two courageous young girls who continued to share the gospel despite the risk of imprisonment. Listen on to find out how you can be praying for our brothers and sisters in Iran. 
    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
    Send us your questions to [email protected].
    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
    11 min
  • The Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the country with the worst humanitarian crisis in the world right now - Yemen. Unfortunately, Yemen is also the #8 on the World Watch List and Christians face additional pressure and persecution amidst this crisis. Listen on to find out how you can be praying for our Yemeni brothers and sisters. 

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected].

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*

    13 min
  • Imprisoned for Christ in Eritrea

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the #6 country on the World Watch List, Eritrea, we'll share the story of Paul* who spent 10 years in prison for Christ and we'll hear from Helen Berhane who spent 30 months in a shipping container while imprisoned in Eritrea. 

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected].

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*

    15 min
  • Why is Baptism so Dangerous for Persecuted Christians?

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the issues with talking about the persecuted church on the internet, we'll briefly discuss the #5 country on the World Watch List, Pakistan, and we'll talk about why Baptism is so dangerous for believers from a Muslim background. 

    To purchase Nik Ripken's Insanity of Obedience, please visit https://www.opendoorsca.org/product/the-insanity-of-obedience/

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected].

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*

    14 min
  • Is Sudan changing for the better?

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we're joined by Yasin* who shares about the persecution of Christians in Sudan. Yasin* has been engaged in different aspects of service to glorify the Lord throughout his life. However, serving the persecuted Church has been most energizing for him. Sudan, as one of the countries where Christians have been facing some of the fiercest persecution in the world, has been particularly challenging but also rewarding. He is well-informed on what is happening with believers on the ground. You don't want to miss this interview. 

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected].

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    *Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*

    18 min
  • Answering your Questions

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we're joined by the Executive Director of Open Doors Canada to answer your questions. 

    Register for Night with the Persecuted Church at www.persecutedchurch.ca. 

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected].

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    **Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**

    16 min
  • Ancient Roots to Modern Martyrs

    On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we talk about the #4 country on the World Watch List, Libya. We discuss it's ancient Christian roots and share about a modern martyr. You'll also find out about a special online event coming in June.

    Register for Night with the Persecuted Church here. 

    Send us your questions to [email protected]. 

    Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here. 

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here. 

    Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.

    **Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**

    12 min

About Open Doors Canada Podcast

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Connecting the Canadian church with persecuted Christians worldwide