What does it mean to live out faith in a world where belief can cost everything? Ed Brown, Secretary General of Stefanus Alliance International, brings a global perspective shaped by frontline work with persecuted communities. Through powerful stories and firsthand insight, this conversation explores the tension between religious freedom and gospel witness, revealing both the quiet pressures and extreme realities faced by believers, and why defending human dignity opens doors for the message of Christ to be heard.

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Tune In to Discover

▫️How persecution shows up on a spectrum, from subtle discrimination to extreme violence

▫️Why defending human rights creates opportunities to share the gospel

▫️The theological foundation for advocating for all people, not just Christians

▫️Practical ways Christian higher education can engage and respond globally.

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Inside the Episode

02:39 – The mission and global impact of Stefanus Alliance International

06:45 – Organizational pivots and rediscovering purpose after the Iron Curtain

12:49 – The spectrum of persecution, from discrimination to violence

17:52 – A pastor’s story of persecution and misunderstanding in India

24:08 – The theology behind advocating for human rights

30:46 – Human rights as a bridge for gospel conversations

33:53 – Practical ways Christian higher education can engage globally

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