For many Christians, when they think of the persecuted church, they think of China. Perhaps because of the amazing growth the church China experienced under severe persecution in the 60s and 70s. In recent years China has been cracking down on the church once again. Listen in to hear more about Christians in China and how you can pray for them.
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The persecution of Christian women is characterized as complex, hidden and violent. Our persecuted sisters are enduring a lot of persecution and we need to be lifting them up in prayer. Listen in as we interview Helene Fisher, the Global Gender Persecution Specialist for Open Doors international. Fisher instigated and co-authored the Gender-specific Religious Persecution Analysis reports for World Watch Research, starting in 2018. She has bene invited to speak by the UN special rapporteur of religious freedom and other various government bodies. This is an interview you don't want to miss.
Read the Gendered Persecution Report co-authored by Helene Fisher by clicking here.
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/.
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Vietnam is one of just five countries in the world that have a communist ruling party. The persecution dynamics in Vietnam bring a lot of pressure and violence against our persecuted family members. In this episode, we'll talk about persecution in Vietnam and we'll share a story A Dhon* and talk about how persecution affects every member of his young family.
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/.
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Listen in to hear what we're thankful for and what we're praying about when it comes to the persecuted church. You'll hear news and updates from four different countries. We'll talk baptisms in Bangladesh, mobs in India, arrests in Somalia and we'll hear from a North Korean brother.
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/.
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Central Asia is a place that combines the violence of Islamic extremism and the relentless pressure of communism. Uzbekistan is the most dangerous Central Asian country in which to be a Christian according to the 2020 World Watch List. Listen in to learn more about how you can pray for Christians in Uzbekistan.
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/.
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*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
Algeria has a long Christian history, but in recent years churches have experienced decreased freedoms and even closures. Converts in the country experience increased levels of persecution from their family. Take a few moments to learn more about how you can pray for Algeria, the largest country in Africa.
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/.
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
