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Join us on The Missional Life Podcast as we sit down with Ryan Brown, the CEO of Open Doors USA, an organization dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. In this insightful episode, Ryan shares powerful stories of faith from the persecuted church, offering a global perspective on the challenges Christians face today. Discover how Open Doors is leading the charge in advocacy and relief efforts, and learn what you can do to stand in solidarity with believers facing oppression. This is a conversation filled with hope, inspiration, and a call to action!00:45 The Origins and Mission of Open Doors02:13 Supporting Persecuted Christians Globally03:42 Challenges and Strategies in High-Risk Areas04:45 North Korea: A Case Study in Persecution09:01 The Power of Prayer and Community10:07 World Watch List: Tracking Persecution Trends12:46 Praying with the Persecuted Church15:25 The Eternal Perspective of Persecuted Christians18:41 The Gift of the Persecuted Church to the Global Body21:55 Western Christians and the Call to Action25:03 Unity in the Body of Christ25:30 Rising Persecution in Africa26:12 The Epicenter of Persecution: Nigeria28:26 Displacement and Double Risk for Christians30:21 Global Church's Response to African Persecution33:47 Practical Support for Persecuted Christians40:29 Balancing Compassion and Sustainability46:34 Call to Action: Prayer and Awareness47:48 Final Thoughts and BlessingsOpen Doors USAWebsite: https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenDoorsUSAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorsusaTwitter: https://twitter.com/OpenDoorsUSAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OpenDoorsUSA_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________>>>Find Out More About Our Ministry: >>>Support Our Partner Organization | The Missional Store Your purchases help change the world:>>>Follow Us On Social Media:>>>Visit Dan's YouTube Music Channel for Instrumental Worship Music:>>>Visit Dan's Music Website

In this episode, we explore the impactful work of Open Doors USA, an organization dedicated to supporting the persecuted church worldwide. Despite facing severe persecution, the church in different regions continues to grow, offering a powerful testimony of faith. Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors USA, shares how their mission raises awareness, provides resources, and advocates for those risking their lives to follow Christ. He emphasizes the lessons American Christians can learn from the persecuted church and the importance of prioritizing a deep relationship with God. Watch to know more about how the global body of Christ is strengthened through the faith of those who face persecution daily. Follow us on: PRAY.COM Show Notes: Follow us on: PRAY.COM Connect with EEM: EEM WebsiteEEM Facebook EEM LinkedIn EEM Instagram EEM Media

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity.A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact.Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4).

TAKEAWAYSNorth Korea is one of the harshest places for a Christian to live - simply owning a Bible can result in lifelong imprisonment and deathIn the United States, Christians' barrier to being effective missionaries is often our own luxurious safety and comfortThe enemy will do whatever he can to strike fear and intimidation into the heart of the churchGiving and donating to organizations like Open Doors USA is a critical part of providing assistance to those who are suffering

One in seven Christians worldwide are persecuted because of their faith, and Ryan Brown explains the important role of the church to provide comfort, care, and assistance to those brothers and sisters who are suffering. Ryan is the president and CEO of Open Doors USA, a ministry providing assistance to Christians around the globe suffering tyrannical oppression from governments or hostile groups in places like North Korea and Nigeria. His organization even provides a World Watch List, which provides the top 50 countries where Christians face the highest level of persecution for their faith in Jesus. Americans have a hard time understanding just how intensely the rest of the world is persecuted for something as simple as owning a Bible. TAKEAWAYS North Korea is one of the harshest places for a Christian to live - simply owning a Bible can result in lifelong imprisonment and death In the United States, Christians' barrier to being effective missionaries is often our own luxurious safety and comfort The enemy will do whatever he can to strike fear and intimidation into the heart of the church Giving and donating to organizations like Open Doors USA is a critical part of providing assistance to those who are suffering

In many parts of the world, it is illegal for Christians to worship God or share their faith. To protect their lives, Christians must meet together covertly. In 2022, Open Doors USA made a list of what it considered the most dangerous countries for Christians to live in. 

226: Why Do People Give to Your Nonprofit? (Tim Kachuriak)SUMMARYDo you know how to write your nonprofit value proposition to increase donations? Do you know why people give? In episode #226 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Tim Kachuriak, founder of NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consultancy, explains why he's obsessed with discovering what inspires people to give and how his organization is helping nonprofit leaders answer those questions and more. He shares key takeaways learned through their research and how it compares with the latest Giving USA results. Is there a true generosity crisis among mid-level donors happening now? Learn how and why nonprofit leaders should sharpen their value proposition and what that can mean for their key volunteers and board members.  ABOUT TIMTim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES The Marketer as Philosopher by Flint McGlaughlinLearn more about NextAfter and find helpful value proposition resources hereReady for a Mastermind? Learn more here!Check out Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

Since mid-May, Christians have been targeted by radical Hindus in Manipur, India, a Northeastern state of 3.5 million people.  The believers represent 41% of the population there. To date, 108 villages have been completely destroyed, and 200 churches and 1,700 homes have been burned down. In addition, 80 people have been killed, 270 have been injured, and 66,000 people—mostly Christ followers—have been displaced from their homes, reports Global Christian Relief.  Guest host Adam McManus interviews David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief, formerly Open Doors USA, about how Generations listeners can help our brothers and sisters in Christ. Global Christian Relief has opened two emergency relief centers in a nearby Indian state, offering food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. For $70, you can help one Indian brother or sister in Christ. 

Since mid-May, Christians have been targeted by radical Hindus in Manipur, India, a Northeastern state of 3.5 million people.- The believers represent 41- of the population there. To date, 108 villages have been completely destroyed, 200 churches and 1,700 homes have been burned down, 80 people have been killed, 270 have been injured, and 66,000 people-mostly Christ followers-have been displaced from their homes, reports Global Christian Relief. Guest host Adam McManus interviews David Curry, President of Global Christian Relief, formerly Open Doors USA, about how Generations listeners can help our brothers and sisters in Christ. Global Christian Relief has opened two emergency relief centers, in a nearby Indian state, offering food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. For -70 you can help one Indian brother or sister in Christ. --This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus - guest hosted by Chris Galanek -Thousands Join March for Jesus in France, Support for Sin Decreases in the U.S., SBC Expels Two Churches For Having Female Pastors---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson -Guest Host- Adam McManus-

Today's HeadlinesIndia tells Pakistan, “Stop persecuting religious minorities”Nigeria rises on 2023 World Watch List for Christian persecutionIranian couple sees God work in miraculous ways

It's Wednesday, January 11th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Open Doors USA becomes Global Christian Relief Open Doors USA is relaunching as Global Christian Relief after leaving persecution watchdog group Open Doors International. The rebranded ministry retains the same board of directors and CEO, David Curry. Global Christian Relief's new website says, “For 50 years, Open Doors USA has supported persecuted Christians. We need a larger vision to mobilize dedicated Christians to support our persecuted family in new and life-changing ways that will expand God's Kingdom for the next 50 years. Our vision is to create the most extensive, covert network serving persecuted Christians.” Open Doors International will continue to maintain a presence in the U.S. and publish the annual World Watch List of the top 50 nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian. 1 Corinthians 12:26 says, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” British survey reveals only 3% are sexually perverted A new census from England and Wales asked the population, for the first time, about so-called gender identity and sexual orientation.  Ninety percent of respondents answered the optional questions. The 2021 census data found 89% of citizens said they were heterosexual.  In total, those living sexually perverted lifestyles represented 3.1% of the population. This number comes in contrast to estimates by liberal activist groups that claim 5-10% of the population is non-heterosexual. Scottish Catholic church in decline The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland is facing a wave of closures in the face of falling attendance and rising costs. A spokesman for the Scottish Catholic Church told The Times U.K., “With a few exceptions, attendance and income in every diocese are down significantly following the pandemic.” Scotland's largest archdiocese of Glasgow runs a deficit. One Edinburgh priest said parishioners appear more interested in spending money on Netflix subscriptions and football season tickets than supporting their local parish. Decline in American church attendance Meanwhile in the U.S., a new report by the Survey Center on American Life shows a decline in church attendance since the pandemic. Thirty-three percent of Americans said they never attend religious services last year, up from 25% before the pandemic.  Religious identity remained the same for most adults despite the increase in those who didn't attend church. The report found that young adults experienced the greatest change in religious attendance of any group. Psalm 84:10 says, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Pastor and hymn writer Jack Hayford went to Heaven Jack Hayford, a prominent pastor, author, seminary chancellor, and the man who wrote the popular contemporary Christian worship song “Majesty,” among 600 others, died this past Sunday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 88, reports The Christian Post. The ministry said, “We mourn his loss but celebrate the homecoming of a great leader in God's kingdom. We know that this great servant and worshipper is now experiencing the greatest worship service of all.” On Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, where Hayford addressed the importance of praying for your family, he explained how God told him to honor the Sabbath after 20 years of disobedience in that regard. HAYFORD: “The most profound impact on me came when I realized that there was a subtle form of idolatry in my violating the observance of a day of rest each week. The idolatry was the supposition that I was wiser than God or had more strength than Him.” Man, pretending to be a woman, burned down Portland church A man, who pretends to be a woman, confessed to burning down a 117-year-old church building in downtown Portland, Oregon last Tuesday. Police arrested 25-year-old Cameron David Storer and charged him with multiple counts of arson and burglary. Storer told police that voices in his head were threatening to mutilate him if he did not burn down the building. The structure once housed the Portland Korean Church and has been vacant for 10 years. Virginia parent acquitted of bizarre trespassing charge Last Wednesday, Virginia's Loudoun County Circuit Court acquitted Jon Tigges of trespassing charges. The military veteran was one of 700 who showed up for a county school board meeting in June of 2021. Concerned parents and citizens came to protest the school's transgender policy, COVID mandates, and the teaching of the critical race theory. After hearing from 50 of the 250 parents who signed up to speak, Superintendent Scott Ziegler took a recess and then announced that the gathering was an “unlawful assembly.”  When Tigges insisted that he had a right to be in the room and explained that he would not leave, he was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. After last week's ruling, Tigges said, “I hope this victory only encourages more parents to speak out and get involved to take back their children's education and reclaim their basic rights.” Pro-life laws are being challenged State supreme courts are hearing cases against abortion bans enacted in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  Last Thursday, Idaho's Supreme Court upheld two anti-abortion laws. One of the laws banned abortions in the event that Roe was overturned, and the other one banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In contrast, South Carolina's Supreme Court struck down a similar six-week abortion ban last week. Farmers vs. John Deere tractors And finally, U.S. farmers won a long-sought victory this week to be able to repair their own John Deere tractors. Farmers have complained for years about the company's repair limitations and software locks, saying they interfere with timely planting and harvesting. Under the new agreement, farmers now have the same documentation and diagnostic tools used by John Deere authorized repair shops and can fix their equipment themselves or use an independent shop. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, January 11th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On today's program, Open Doors USA is changing its name and its focus.  We'll have details.  Plus, the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention rolls out an accreditation program designed to help ministries protect children.  And it's a new year, and MinistryWatch has published its annual list of Highly Paid Ministry Executives.  We'll have a preview of the list later in the program.  We begin today with more news about the slow-moving breakup of the United Methodist Church. A big thank you to those of you who showed up for us at year end.  We had what was for us an ambitious goal of $81,000 for the months of November and December combined.  We met that goal, with room to spare.  I don't know exactly what the final tally is, since we are still getting checks postmarked Dec. 31 in the mail, I will share with you a final number next week.  But until then, please know that I'm grateful, humbled, and a bit relieved – all at once.  So, again, THANK YOU. Oh, and one final note before we go.  In the past we've done a webinar entitled “How To Find and Read A Form 990.”  This webinar has proven so popular that we've repeated it three or four times over the past two years.  And we're going to do it again.  It will take place on Feb. 1 at 4 pm ET.  Just check the daily MinistryWatch email for a link to the registration page.  It's absolutely free, but you do need to register to get all the links and details. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Shannon Cuthrell, Jessica Eturralde, Anne Stych, Steve Rabey, Kathryn Post, Mark Tooley, Emily McFarlan Miller, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. A special thanks to WORLD Opinions for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.  

Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayThe Christian humanitarian organization Open Doors has announced it is changing its name to Global Christian Relief as it seeks to further its mission of creating the world's "most extensive, covert network serving persecuted Christians."The head of the World Boxing Council reportedly said the organization is looking into launching a new category for trans-identified fighters to ensure “safety and inclusion."U.S. forces and their allies killed at least 686 Islamic State suspects in Iraq and Syria in 2022, according to the U.S. Central Command.Filmmaking brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick have teased new films for 2023, including a videobcurriculum for college students.Twitter reinstated The Christian Post's account Saturday following a nine-month suspension in response to a March tweet that called a biologically male trans-identified Biden administration official a man.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Evangelical nonprofit Open Doors USA changes name amid 'expanding' vision Church hosting Sean Feucht ‘Let Us Worship' event vandalized | Church & Ministries News World Boxing Council seeks to launch transgender category | Sports News WBC bans biologically male boxers from competing against women | Sports News Nearly 700 ISIS operatives in 2022, US says | World News 'War Room' directors Alex and Stephen Kendrick tease 3 projects | Entertainment News 12 judges recuse themselves from UMC church disaffiliation suit | Church & Ministries News Arkansas church sues UMC conference after disaffiliation rejected | Church & Ministries News UMC conference suspends pastor over disaffiliation vote | Church & Ministries News Judge rules against New York's gun ban in houses of worship | U.S. News Twitter reinstates Christian Post after 9-month suspension | U.S. News

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Tim Kachuriak, Founder and CEO of http://www.nextafter.com (NextAfter).Tim Kachuriak is a director of innovation and optimization for NextAfter whose goal is to help charities and non-profit organizations grow through their fundraising efforts by digital means. With his team, they use different methods of data collection and analysis to examine patterns that lead to opportunities and to unlock radar digital fundraising performance. He believes that going digital is the future of fundraising and that research is needed for some organizations to realize this sooner. Tim understands the challenges faced by these organizations and the donors themselves. They participated in giving campaigns to become donors themselves to capture the perspective of a donor. In doing so, they were able to discover and fill in the gaps which led them to create more templates, guides and tools, develop 9 different certification courses, organize events with many digital fundraisers and work directly with large nonprofit organizations to optimize their giving performance. Key Points from the Episode: The Importance of Building Relationships with Your Donor The Challenges Currently Faced with Digital Fundraising The Problem of the Email Approach to Fundraising The Future of Fundraising About Tim Kachuriak A nonprofit thought leader, Tim Kachuriak is the author of the book https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Optimize_Your_Fundraising.html?id=3OjguwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y (Optimize Your Fundraising), lead researcher and co-author of the https://www.nextafter.com/studies/the-online-fundraising-scorecard/ (Online Fundraising Scorecard), https://www.nextafter.com/studies/why-should-i-give-to-you/ (Why Should I Give to You?) (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and https://www.nextafter.com/resources/mid-level-donor-crisis/ (The Midlevel Donor Crisis). Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences.  Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4). About NextAfter NextAfter combines the perpetual learning of a fundraising research lab, the practical application of a digital-first agency, and the rigorous instruction of a training institute. Their mission is to decode what works in digital fundraising and then equip nonprofits with that knowledge to fulfill their vision to unleash the most generous generation in the history of the world. They adhere to 8 core values: Focus relentlessly on client success, and everything else will fall into place, Always be testing, Employ MacGyver-like resourcefulness, Be courageous, Empower clients, don't enslave them, Never compromise our convictions in order to meet financial obligations, Be above reproach, and Err on the side of generosity. Tweetable Moments: “8:53: People give to people. And the more that we can actually humanize our communications and make it seem more and more like a one to one conversation, the more effective it is.” “13:14: There's a lot of reasons why cultivating that relationship with the donor is in the best interest of the organization. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the NextAfter website athttps://automaticmarketingmachine.com/ ( )https://www.nextafter.com/ Check out NextAfter on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/automaticmarketingmachine ( )https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-after/...

One of the great oversights that exists in the North American Church is regular teaching on the presence and inevitability of persecution against those who are followers of Jesus. Persecution is a reality for the majority of Christians worldwide, but because of our relative peace and well-being here we've come to expect that persecution won't be something we ever face. Paul Estabrooks, who works with the persecuted church around the world, writes this: “With our hunger and thirst for righteousness comes the promise of persecution for those who take a stand for God. We have not been called to safety and comfort but to serve in the midst of conflict. Persecution is not to be strenuously avoided, for it is the result of righteous living. To avoid it, one would have to avoid living righteously.” Parents, we must prepare our kids with a proper perspective on persecution. Jesus said, “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.”

There are estimated to be more than 360 million Christians facing persecution for their faith around the world today, according to Open Doors USA, an organization that advocates on behalf of the persecuted church.While persecution of Christians is severe in nations like North Korea, there are about "50 to 60 countries where there is intense levels of persecution," says David Curry, the president and CEO of Open Doors USA.Curry joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to share stories of the persecuted church across the globe and to explain how Americans can support those facing tribulation for their faith. Enjoy the show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are estimated to be more than 360 million Christians facing persecution for their faith around the world today, according to Open Doors USA, an organization that advocates on behalf of the persecuted church.   While persecution of Christians is severe in nations like North Korea, there are about “50 to 60 countries where there […]

All this week we've been looking at five lessons from the persecuted church regarding how God uses problems and persecutions for our good and His glory. These are lessons that we must teach our kids as they grow up in a youth culture that's increasingly set against the Gospel and God's people. Today's lesson is this: God uses problems and persecution to perfect you. Paul writes these words in Romans five: “we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Paul Estabrooks from the Open Doors USA ministry reminds us that problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. Our kids need to learn that God is more concerned with our character than our comfort. Christianity can cost us our earthly lives. But at the end, the outcome is eternal life.

All this week we're looking at five lessons from the persecuted church regarding how God uses problems and persecutions for our good and His glory. These are lessons that we must teach our kids as they grow up in a youth culture that's increasingly set against the Gospel and God's people. Today's lesson is this: God uses problems and persecutions to protect you. While this might sound completely ridiculous and counter-intuitive, it is true. One great example comes from the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis fifty. Joseph recognizes that being sold into slavery was a blessing. He tells his brothers, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Paul Estabrooks from the Open Doors USA ministry to the persecuted church reminds us of this truth we must teach ours kids when he writes, “A problem can be a blessing in disguise when it keeps us from being harmed by something more serious.” 

All this week we're looking at five lessons from the persecuted church regarding how God uses problems and persecutions for our good and His glory. These are lessons that we must teach our kids as they grow up in a youth culture that's increasingly set against the Gospel and God's people. Today's lesson is this: God uses problems and persecutions to correct us. If you are like me, you know that there are some lessons that are learned only through pain and failure. The Psalmist makes this clear in the words of Psalm one-hundred-nineteen, verse seventy one: “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.” Paul Estabrooks from the Open Doors USA ministry to the persecuted church writes this: “John seventeen clearly teaches that God does not desire to have His church in the comforts of a problem-free society. He desires for His church to be faithful in the midst of trials and testing.” Teach your kids to welcome life's difficulties as God's pathway into a deeper faith. 

All this week we're looking at five lessons from the persecuted church regarding how God uses problems and persecutions for our good and His glory. These are lessons that we must teach our kids as they grow up in a youth culture that's increasingly set against the Gospel and God's people. Today's lesson is this: God uses problems and persecution as a means to inspect us. In the first chapter of the book of James, we read this: “Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” Paul Estrabrooks from the Open Doors USA ministry to the persecuted church tells us that people are like tea bags. If you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot water! We need to teach our kids to pay attention to themselves when their faith is being tested with a problem. Our problems pull back the curtain on who we really are. Teach your kids to welcome trials as a way to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.

Episode #156Over 360 million Christians live under significant persecution today, just for following Jesus (1 in 7 believers worldwide). Dr. David Curry and Open Doors USA are committed to educating Believers on the reality of global persecution towards Christians. From information gathering and surveillance in China, to violence and vandalism in Afghanistan, the reality of persecuted Christians abroad is far greater than anything American Christians experience today. But if we don't educate ourselves, we could soon follow suit. In this episode, Dr. Curry shares the truth about what's going on around the world. He talks about his recent appointment as a Commissioner with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and the warning signs of the persecution of the Middle East and Asia is moving to the Western world. This episode shares what you won't hear in the legacy media today about the most persecuted religion in the world, Christianity. In this episode:01:17 | Introducing Dr. David Curry, the president and CEO of Open Doors USA, and a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)03:06 | Understanding and measuring Christian persecution throughout the world and influencing policy06:53 | Systematic attacks on Christians in India (violence, vandalism, and interference)12:43 | The shocking truth of worldwide Christian persecution14:47 | The pressure on Christians in China should alarm us all. Using technology to systematically control and punish followers of Christ and their families – “digital authoritarianism”19:42 | The spiritual reality of persecution; Biblical illiteracy and patterns of isolation23:52 | Christian persecution at its worst (North Korea, Afghanistan) and the rise of extremism28:40 | Censorship, social scores, and governmental control in China (not surprising, participating in Christian activities deducts from the social score)34 :07 | The reality that we (Christians) currently live in and the crucial need for education, boldness, and responsibility. We all play a part Resources:OpenDoorsUSA.orgUscirf.govOpen Doors World Watch List__________________Click here to sign up for our FREE 5-day BOOT CAMP.Visit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to learn more and download 21 Days to a New Workplace You to set your FAITH ON FIRE and jump start your faith at work journey today. The Walk Parenting PodcastThe Walk is a podcast focused on biblical parenting (what the Bible says about...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify GPS: God. People. Stories.People everywhere have life-changing encounters with God. Listen to their stories here.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On today's show, we had Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of Ondo, Nigeri, and David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, on to discuss the recent attack on the Church in Nigeria. Religious liberty is being attacked all over the world. 

Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, shares his thoughts on Speaker Pelosi's plan to hold a vote on House Democrats' gun control proposals. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA and newly appointed USCIRF Commissioner, reacts to the massacre of at least 50 worshippers at a Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, addresses the record gasoline prices and the millions in undisclosed royalties that were paid to the National Institutes of Health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's program: Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, shares his thoughts on Speaker Pelosi's plan to hold a vote on House Democrats' gun control proposals. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA and

Sam Brownback served as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from February 2018 to January 2021. He served as Governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, he represented his home state in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. While a member of the Senate, he worked actively on the issue of religious freedom in multiple countries and was a key sponsor of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Ambassador Brownback currently serves as co-chair for the International Religious Freedom Summit and as a Senior Fellow at Open Doors USA.

READ:Micah 2:1-13 • Psalm 82:3 • John 3:17 • 2 Timothy 4:3-4 • Hebrews 13:3What main sin is addressed in 2:1-2? Give examples of modern-day oppression? How does God seeoppression? As followers of Christ, is there anything we can do about oppression throughout the world?How were the oppressors characterized in 2:1-2? Are we just as guilty of oppression simply because weare apathetic or unaware of the effects of oppression throughout our world? Does proclaiming the gospelreduce oppression?Why do you think God's judgement often leads to restoration? Is there hope of restoration even for thevilest sinner? How does Christ's death on the cross and resurrection result in restoration for believers?Why were the false prophets trying to silence Micah's message? What was their defense? Why do somepastors today attempt to “tickle the ears” of their listeners? Why is it important that we sit under teachers who preach the full counsel of God's Word? Why is it important that we try to understand the full character of God? Is God unloving because of His justice and wrath? Why or why not?What is the promise of the remanent that will be delivered from exile? Explain your understanding of God scattering in judgment and gathering in mercy? Why does this give us hope today?What is the identity of the Shepherd-King who opened the breach and leads the people out of exile? How did this “King” offer hope to Israel in Micah's day...and to us today?DISCUSS:Do you ever find yourself in situations similar to the oppressors in verse 1 where you plan to sin? What can we do to replace planning to sin with planning to do what is good and right?What biblical instruction can you reference regarding our responsibility when our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in oppressed parts of the world face persecution? What is our responsibility?Like those in Micah's day, we have a tendency to seek teachers and counselors who tell us what we want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3). How is this a sign of the end times? How can we guard ourselves against such tendencies?How does seeing Jesus as our “Deliverer” help us understand His role as Savior and King?PRAY:Remember (pray for) those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated (oppressed), since you also are in the body. -Hebrews 13:3RESPOND:Identify one thing you can do this week to support those who face social and/or religious oppression.Sermon NotesMicah - do justice • love kindness • walk humblyPart 2 – Woe to Oppressors Micah 2:1-13The word, woe, was a word used by those who were mourning someone who had died. One translation of the word, woe, means, “you who are as good as dead.”Oppression is a combination of prejudice and unjust power that results in the mistreatment, discrimination, or opposition of specific groups of people.1.6 billion people or 23% of the world's population face severe oppression from exercising some of their most basic rights such as freedom of speech and religion.- LiveScience – livescience.com, Measuring Freedom and Repression – April 25, 2022QUOTE:All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burk. God's justice is higher than just revenge. It also seeks to restore that which was lost.Christian Persecution by the Numbers (2021):Over 360 million Christians experienced high levels of persecution and discrimination.5110 churches and other Christian buildings attacked/destroyed.5,898 Christians were killed for their faith.- Open Doors USA - https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution - Christian Persecution – April 25, 2022If we want to know the full character of God, we must also want to know the full counsel of His Word.Where there is promise of a remnant there is also promise of a future with God.

According to the Pew Research Center's most recent global data, Christianity's diverse set of traditions comprise the single largest religious group on earth, of some 2.3 billion people—or nearly a third of the world's population. Yet, it has been plainly evident throughout our reporting at USCIRF that many Christian communities around the world face a wide range of hardships for practicing their faith: from social marginalization to governmental harassment to imprisonment to mob violence and even death.Isaac Six, Director of Advocacy for Open Doors USA—an NGO that advocates on behalf of persecuted Christians around the world—joins us today to explain where Christians face the most severe persecution, and the conditions these believers endure. Read USCIRF's latest op-ed on Global Christian Persecution in USA TodayWith Contributions from: Dwight Bashir, Director of Outreach and Policy, USCIRFIsaac Six, Director of Advocacy, Open Doors USAKurt Werthmuller, Supervisory Policy Analyst, USCIRFGabrielle Hasenstab, Communications Specialist, USCIRF

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The Explore Purpose Podcast inspires you to live a life of meaning and purpose so that you can make a greater impact on the world around you.  Host: Conrad Weaver Guest: Sam Brownback Today's Episode: From Power to Purpose, Sam Brownback's journey to purpose About Sam: Sam Brownback served as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from February 2018 to January 2021. He served as Governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that he represented his home state in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. While a member of the Senate, he worked actively on the issue of religious freedom in multiple countries and was a key sponsor of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.  Prior to his public service, Ambassador Brownback practiced law and taught agricultural law at Kansas State University. He earned a B.S. from Kansas State University and a J.D. from the University of Kansas.  Ambassador Brownback currently serves as co-chair for the International Religious Freedom Summit and as a Senior Fellow at Open Doors USA. He and his wife Mary have five children and seven grandchildren.   Connect with Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamuelBrownback Resources Sam Mentioned: From Power to Purpose - https://amzn.to/3JZ5vcv The Dream Giver https://amzn.to/3BVIyV8 +++++ EXPLORE PURPOSE INSIDERS Join the conversation this week, Thursday, March 3, 7PM ET Click here to Join the Explore Purpose Insiders https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-purpose-insiders-tickets-272217950217 +++++ Visit www.explorepurpose.com to learn more. Connect with us on social Media: Instagram: @explorepurpose_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorepurpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@explorepurpose? YouTube: https://bit.ly/3sCHPFE   Explore Purpose is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC. Producer & Host: Conrad Weaver Music Composer: Volodymyr Piddubnyk Music Acquired at storyblocks.com Copyright ©2022 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.

David Curry is president and CEO of Open Doors USA. He's an advocate on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers from the White House to the State Department. He has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution while encouraging believers to remain strong in the faith.--He joins Crosstalk to discuss the 2022 World Watch List for persecuted Christians.

David Curry is president and CEO of Open Doors USA. He's an advocate on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers from the White House to the State Department. He has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution while encouraging believers to remain strong in the faith.--He joins Crosstalk to discuss the 2022 World Watch List for persecuted Christians.

This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door's 2022 World Watch List, and where it's the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.Guest BiographyOpen Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith.For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church.Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution and support the work of Open Doors. In addition, Curry is often present in Washington, D.C., advocating for religious freedom at the highest levels of our government. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle, including at the White House, in the Senate and at the U.S. State Department.Curry appears frequently on Fox News and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He has also been published or featured in sources such as CBS News, CNN, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, USA Today, The Christian Post, and other news outlets.Prior to coming to Open Doors, Curry served as CEO and president at Christian organizations that serve homeless and neglected children in several countries, including India and Peru.Curry is the author of four books and holds a bachelor's degree from Northwest University in Seattle and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Faith Evangelical College and Seminary based in Tacoma, WashingtonResources from the ConversationOpen Doors USA World Watch ListSubscribe to ERLC's Policy NewsletterSubscribe to ERLC's The WeeklySponsorPrison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.

After U.S withdrawal, Afghanistan became the number one place on earth where it is most dangerous to be a Christian, for the first time ever. That's according to Open Doors USA's World Watch List 2022. The Taliban in Afghanistan is now engaged in a door-to-door campaign to rid the country of Christians, who are mostly converts from Islam. The penalty for conversion is death. The World Watch List is a definitive, comprehensive research-based report that ranks the top 50 countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian. Afghanistan has supplanted North Korea, which now ranks #2 on the list, after spending 20 years at #1. And it's not that North Korea has gotten better; Afghanistan has gotten worse. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Open Doors president David Curry explains how bad things are; how every Christian in Afghanistan is now either in hiding or on the run. The Taliban's interpretation of Islam considers Christians to be traitors, enemies of the state, enemies of the tribe and even the community; they are deemed to be “infidels." Curry will also highlight another bad actor on the World Watch List: China. Its religious freedom abuses are more sinister and more cunning; using technology and Artificial Intelligence to control people of faith, keep watch on them, and judge whether they are good citizens or not based on what and who they worship. On the eve of the Winter Olympics in China, Curry wants the world to be aware what's happening there, and that money and power should not determine how people are treated.

Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, discusses President Biden's press conference, the U.S. Senate debate over radically altering the filibuster and passing an elections takeover bill, and the Biden administration buying COVID tests from China. David Brody, Chief Political Correspondent for CBN News, provides an analysis of President Biden's press conference. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reviews the first year of the Biden presidency. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, shares about the release of Open Doors USA's 2022 World Watch List, the annual ranking of the world's 50 most dangerous places for Christians. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

This year, there's a stunning shakeup in the annual ranking of the world's most dangerous places to practice faith. David Curry with Open Doors USA also urges folks to boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics to send a message to China that it needs to stop its human rights abuses.

Today we focus on the Persecuted Church. We start with a new report, just released by Open Doors USA, that ranks countries on how severe Christian persecution is in that particular nation. Which nation topped the list? Then we hear stories of those who are persevering in the face of danger, knowing that saying “yes” to Jesus might cost them everything. Get ready to lengthen your prayer list.

Lauren Green looks back at her January 2021 conversation with Open Doors USA President David Curry. Every year for the past few decades, Open Doors USA releases its World Watch List, a top 50 lineup of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian. According to Open Doors president David Curry, there's a growing trend of more and more people dying because they are Christian. It is one of the most under reported phenomenon, that despite what mainstream media say, Christianity is the most persecuted religion globally. The top 10 worst countries for Christians contains the usual cast of characters, mainly Muslim majority nations like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran. But the communist secular regime of North Korea leads the pack, as it has for 20 years. It's secretive dictatorship makes it illegal to even own a Bible. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Curry talks about the new trends affecting Christians, that 1 in 8 are persecuted worldwide, that more people than ever before are suffering for their religious beliefs, and that countries like China, Iran, India, and Nigeria are using the COVID-19 pandemic to justify the use of common technology to create a dangerous world for religious minorities.

Former Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback, Founder of the Brownback Group, who serves as Senior Fellow for Open Doors USA, provided insight and analysis regarding a number of religious freedom-related issues. You can find him online at brownbackgroup.org.

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of physical and sexual abuse, including the abuse of children. Listener discretion is advised. In this flashback bonus episode first released as a Patreon bonus episode in August 2018 originally entitled "Abuse: Endorsed by Scripture?," Jaye discusses the use of Romans 13:1-5, a passage in the Bible invoked by then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the White House Press Secretary at the time, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, to justify the separation and detainment of families seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. What does this Bible passage really mean - in a historical and contemporary context - if Sessions and Sanders are correct? Jaye outlines the danger of using religious passages to justify oppressive government actions. This episode also includes fresh new commentary that frames this episode in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests. Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: PotstirrerPodcast.com Citations: "Christian Persecution." Open Doors USA. https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/ Honarvar, Ari. 2018. "A 6-Year-Old Girl Was Sexually Abused in an Immigrant-Detention Center." The Nation. July 27. https://www.thenation.com/article/six-year-old-girl-sexually-abused-immigrant-detention-center/ McCammon, Sarah. 2018. "Who is Andrew Brunson, the Pastor Prompting Sanctions Threats Against Turkey?" National Public Radio. July 26. https://www.npr.org/2018/07/26/632700877/who-is-andrew-brunson-the-pastor-prompting-sanctions-threats-against-turkey Stiller, Brian. 2018. "Faith in Russia: What Does it Mean?" Christianity Today. March 17. https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2018/march/faith-in-russia-what-does-it-mean.html "US Pastor Brunson Goes on Trial in Turkey After Arrest in Coup Crackdown." 2018. The British Broadcasting Corporation. April 16. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43781891 Additional Reading: Bonner, Raymond. 2018. "America's Role in El Salvador's Deterioration." The Atlantic. Jan 20. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/01/trump-and-el-salvador/550955/ "How US Policy in Honduras Set the Stage for Today's Mass Migration." 2016. The Conversation. October 31. http://theconversation.com/how-us-policy-in-honduras-set-the-stage-for-todays-mass-migration-65935 Perrigo, Billy. 2016. "The Devastating Effects of American Intervention in Guatemala." The Panoptic. November 19. https://thepanoptic.co.uk/2016/11/19/american-intervention-guatemala/ Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ Ocean composed by THBD Licensed under a Creative Commons License.(CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Artist: https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan Amazing Grace composed by Audionautix Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Boards composed by Francis Preve Slow Burn composed by Corbyn Kites

In this month's episode, we hear from Christians from South and Southeast Asia, who describe what persecuted Christians are going through in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. They told us distressing stories of Christians being denied government aid—just because they follow Jesus. We're also joined by David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA, to hear about what Open Doors is doing to help persecuted believers during the pandemic. Editor's note: In this episode, you'll hear the term "MBB", which refers to "Muslim-background believer"—basically a Christian who converted from Islam. Additionally, Julia mentions the lack of confirmed cases in North Korea. Since the recording date, North Korea has, in fact, confirmed its first official case, though a single case is almost certainly a dramatic undercount.

Communist China's stand against freedom is becoming increasingly aggressive with both the persecution of their own citizens and the forced changes in Hong Kong. Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Travis Wussow welcome David Curry of Open Doors USA to the roundtable to discuss these recent developments and how it affects religious freedom in this part of the world. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Beautifully Distinct: Conversations with Friends on Faith, Life, and Culture, edited by Trillia Newbell Guest Biography David Curry is the CEO of Open Doors USA, which is a non-profit dedicated to providing support for persecuted Christians around the world. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution and support the work of Open Doors. In addition, Curry is often present in Washington, D.C., advocating for religious freedom at the highest levels of our government. He has testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and met with a wide range of policymakers in Washington from both sides of the aisle, including at the White House, in the Senate and at the U.S. State Department. Resources from the Conversation Connect with David CurryLearn more about Open Doors USA and their World Watch ListChina's pandemic of religious persecution by David CurryWatch | David Curry interviews Pastor Huang from Wuhan, ChinaListen | SPECIAL EPISODE: Travis Wussow from Hong KongIs Beijing dropping the hammer on Hong Kong? by Travis Wussow and Chelsea Patterson SobolikWhat you need to know about the U.S. announcement that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China by Chelsea Patterson SobolikERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

Join with us and special guest, Dr. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA as we discuss Iran's newest threat to their secret Christian believers.

John Stonestreet and Shane Morris discuss the release of the Open Doors USA World Watch List, which documents the ever-growing wave of persecution against Christians. Each year it seems, the number of countries where Christians face "very high" levels of persecution continues to increase. They also discuss how some liberal mainline churches are adopting seeker-friendly strategies to attract new blood; how President Trump became the first president to speak at the annual March for Life, and how, as President, when it comes to pro-life causes, he's backed his words with actions; and they wrap up the show discussing the disturbing new trend of "self-managed abortions" through medication. Resources: Open Doors World Watch List 2020 Open Doors USA website The Voice of the Martyrs “Trump becomes first president to speak at March for Life,” by Tyler Olsen, FOX News “DIY Abortions,” by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris, BreakPoint  

The Christian Outlook – November 9, 2019 Kevin McCullough and Byron York of the Washington Examiner talk about the Democrat’s efforts to impeach the President. Don Kroah asks Richard Land, President of the Southern Evangelical Seminary, about what Christian roles and responsibilities are regarding politics and the 2020 election. Don Kroah talks with Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel about the latest on abortion issues. Georgene Rice looks at nations on the World Watch List, published by Open Doors USA. Michelle Mendoza talks with Ken Samples about his book, “God among Sages: Why Jesus Is Not Just Another Religious Leader.” John and Kathy talk with Terry Timm, pastor of Christ Community Church, Pittsburgh, about how marriage is an “incubator for grace” and a beautiful way to understand the love of God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – July 27, 2019 Greg Clugston of SRN News talks with U.S. Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback about the Second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. Frank Sontag speaks with David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, talk about the help they provide to believers in nations where simply being a Christian can be life-threatening. Georgene Rice and Lois Anderson of Oregon Right to Life discuss Planned Parenthood and abortion politics in the nation today. Georgene Rice talks with Max McLean who is portraying C.S. Lewis on stage. They discuss what makes C.S. Lewis' presentation of the Gospel tangible to so many people. Greg Laurie and Dave Spiker talk with J. D. Greear, current president of the Southern Baptist Convention about Geear's book, “Above All: The Gospel is the Source of the Church’s Revival.” John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Costi Hinn, the nephew of the television evangelist Benny Hinn, to share about how the prosperity gospel twists the true Gospel and takes advantage of both the poor and rich. Costi tells his story about why and how he left Benny Hinn’s mafia-like ministry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Sontag speaks with David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, on what the body of Christ is to do in the midst of rampant Christian persecution all around the world. Curry also shares how the Gospel revolves around suffering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Persecution continues to rage in nations across the globe. On this episode of the Pure Flix Podcast, David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, takes us deep into the plight of Christians. The statistics and information are eye-opening. Plus: hear what Pure Flix founder David A.R. White has to say about his surprising path to Hollywood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David Curry of Open Doors USA discusses the worst areas of Christian persecution across the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechurchboys/message

Steve Ridgway, former interim CEO of Open Doors USA, shares his experiences serving the worldwide persecuted church.