In a news only podcast this week. Andrew, Angela and Matthew discuss the phrase ‘Christian Lives Matter’ as rising violence threatens Christians all over the Sahel including further attacks in Nigeria and Cameroon. And in more hopeful news, a Muslim Fulani man rescues Nigerian Christian missionaries left stranded by kidnappers.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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We are thrilled to be joined this week by Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, founder and International Director of Barnabas Fund. Providing us with a fascinating insight into COVID, China and continued anti-Christian violence and persecution, Patrick shares just a glimpse of the challenges faced by the suffering Church today as well as discussing his latest book, Living Islam.

Also, back together after a short break, our news team return this week to discuss the latest persecution headlines.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Dr Patrick Sookhdeo

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In a news only podcast this week. Sudan’s transitional government takes massive strides forward as they abolish the Islamic apostasy law. We also discuss the recent conversion of the Hagia Sophia Cathedral to a mosque in Turkey and finally, China makes the news yet again as the CCP demolish two large Churches in Henan province.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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"The threat of the coronavirus pandemic is beginning to recede in many regions; some drugs are proving effective, a vaccine may be found or humans may gradually build immunity to the virus. But the global impact of the Covid-19 crisis looks set to change our world forever."

Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin discuss ten significant geopolitical and social changes likely to have a major impact on the global Church and especially on persecuted Christians.

Based on the editorial written by Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Matthew Martin

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In the news. China tops the agenda this week, with multiple reports of ongoing persecution as well as a country wide DNA surveillance programme. India is back in the news as a Pastor forgives the arsonists who burnt down his church. And finally, a momentous discovery as a 1000 year-old cross is found in Pakistan’s Himalayas.

Also on the podcast. Andrew Carey catches up with Stephanie Johnston, Barnabas Fund New Zealand CEO on COVID and how it’s affecting the Suffering Church.

Finally Stephanie concludes this week’s podcast with an encouraging devotional titled “Take Heart”.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Stephanie Johnston

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In the news this week. Jihadists kill 58 people within 48 hours in attacks targeting Christians in Burkina Faso. China shuts down 48 state-registered churches in one county in two weeks. A court in Tehran postpones appeal hearings of Iranian pastor and wife again and a glimmer of hope as Turkey’s president pledges to protect minority religions after attack on Istanbul church.

Also on the podcast. Andrew Carey talks with David Dean, Barnabas Fund UK CEO, on how the UK office continues to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, including a guide for praying during these difficult times.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, David Dean

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In the news this week. Heavily-armed jihadists murder 27 people in attacks on Christian villages in Mali. A Pakistani Christian couple appeal against charges of “blasphemy” as their conviction begins. Extremists in India prevent Christians from burying their dead as persecution continues in lockdown and a cross is torn from gates of church in Turkey in a targeted vandalism attack.

Also on the podcast. Barnabas Fund International CEO, Hendrik Storm is back with us as he discusses his favourite Barnabas prayer resources as well as extending a special invite to our listeners for an upcoming live virtual event.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Hendrik Storm.

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In a news only podcast this week. Cause for thanksgiving, as Egypt and Sudan both take progressive steps in promoting religious freedoms, while more attacks in Nigeria and a demolished church in China spell trouble for persecuted Christians elsewhere.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In the news this week. In yet another attack, multiple Christians are killed including seven children and a baby as Fulani militants strike Nigeria’s middle belt. A vandalised church on the Greek island of Lesbos is used as lavatory by refugees. And good news from Pakistan as the long-awaited National Commission for Minorities is finally inaugurated.

Also on the podcast. Andrew Carey discussed COVID-19 with Jeremy Frith, Barnabas Aid USA Chief Operating Officer and Matthew Martin catches up with Canon Nason Baluku about floods, famine and locusts in East Africa.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Jeremy Frith and Canon Nason Baluku

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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In the news this week. At least 10 Christians killed and many captured as Fulani herdsmen go on a murdering rampage across Nigeria’s middle belt, and a “miracle” escape for one pastor and his wife who escape a separate Fulani attack after being shot multiple times.

Dramatic videos emerge from China showing police brutally detaining worshipers as they forcibly shut down a house Church in Fujian province. [05:30 - 07:03 please note, some listeners may find this section distressing]

Also on the podcast. Andrew Carey talks with Jude Simion, Barnabas Fund Australia Chief Operating Officer and of Director of BREAD. Jude also blesses us with a short devotional on Philippians verse 1 chapter 6.

Finally Hendrik Storm, International CEO updates us on the Barnabas Coronavirus Emergency Network and the significant impact it’s having on serving our poor and persecuted church family under lockdown.

Host: Andrew Carey

Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Jude Simion and Hendrik Storm.

Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund

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