World Watch Weekly

Abducted, Threatened and Released

In this episode, you'll hear about the recent experiences of two believers from a Muslim background in Bangladesh. We'll spend some time praying for them and then we'll share some news about how our podcast is changing! Sign the petition at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/petition Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Guided Prayer: Praying for Victims of Violence

This episode is a guided prayer episode focused on victims of violent persecution. We'll share scripture, pray and leave opportunities for you to pray as well.  Sign the petition at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/petition Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify *Names may be changed for security purposes*

A Closer Look at Forced Marriage and House Arrest

In this episode, you'll hear how forced marriage and house arrest are used as a form of persecution against Christians. The featured conversation in this episode is part of our One With Them event. You can watch the One With Them event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7txm9X7_tM&ab_channel=OpenDoorsCanada  Sign the petition at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/petition Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Two Chibok Girls Rescued + How You Can Help

In this episode, you'll hear an update on two of the Chibok girls who were rescued just last week. You'll also hear about the petition for Nigerian captives that Open Doors Canada is running now.  Sign the petition at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/petition Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify *Names may be changed for security purposes*

A Look Inside North Korean Prisons

In this episode, you'll hear a brief update from the church attack in Nigeria over the weekend, plus we'll talk about the prisons in North Korea. While tens of thousands of Christians are imprisoned there, we will likely never know their names, but God does. However, we will give you the names of a few prisoners that we do know so you can be praying for them by name as you pray for those whose names you do not yet know.  Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Praying for Christian Captives

In the month of June, Open Doors Canada emphasizes the needs of Christian captives and seeks to increase prayer for our brothers and sisters who share our faith, but not our freedom.  In this episode, learn more about the initiative, One With Them, and find out how you can get involved. We'll also pray together for Christian captives.  Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Recent News from India and Nigeria

In this episode, you'll hear recent news updates from India and Nigeria. We'll discuss the recent anti-conversion laws passed in the Indian state of Karnataka and the execution of 20 men by ISWAP in Nigeria.  Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Christians in Mali

In this episode, we'll discuss the #24 country on the 2022 World Watch List: Mali. We'll discuss some of its history, and how this has affected Christians and share the story of Naomi.  Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Brother Andrew Turns 94

Today Brother Andrew turns 94! In this episode, we discuss the impact of Brother Andrew, his book God's Smuggler and hear a challenge to pray from one of Brother Andrew's other books, Secret Believers. Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*

Interview: Charity Finds Hope After Violent Attack

In this episode, we hear from Charity whose village was attacked by Boko Haram. We'll hear how she was able to find healing in the aftermath of that event and learn how we can pray for believers in Nigeria.  Read more of Charity's story at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/charity-finds-hope-beyond-the-violence/ Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. Download a copy of the 2022 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.  Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/.  Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org. Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify. *Names may be changed for security purposes*