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It's Monday, February 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 300: How you can help! The Muslims continue to kill Catholics and Protestants in Nigeria, Africa. On February 10th, suspected Fulani Muslim militants killed more than 100 people in the Southern Taraba State, and injured thousands more, reports International Christian Concern. Armed attackers arrived in the early morning hours, when residents were asleep, unleashing gunfire and setting homes, churches, and harvested crops ablaze. And on February 3rd, Muslims killed over two hundred people in remote villages in Kwara, Katsina and Benue States, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Many of the victims were found with their hands bound behind their backs and their throats cut. The dead included women and children. Judd Saul, Founder of Equipping the Persecuted, wrote, “Entire villages in the Middle Belt have been attacked. Pastors targeted. Families burned out of their homes. Survivors are now fleeing with nothing — grieving, wounded, and traumatized.” He added, “While the killing continues, something significant is finally happening in Washington, DC. After six years of relentless advocacy, briefings, intelligence reports, and meetings, legislation has now been introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” Republican Congressmen Riley Moore of West Virginia and Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. Rep. Smith said, “Now that President Trump has rightly redesignated Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern,' the United States has a responsibility to do its due diligence in ensuring that the Nigerian government is taking the proper steps to address and punish the systemic violence against Christians and non-radical Muslims by Islamist extremists, such as Boko Haram and Fulani terrorists.” Call your Representative today at 202-225-3121. Ask him or her to co-sponsor the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get a live operator who will connect you to the Rep.'s office. If it's after hours, just leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the name of the bill. That number again is 202-225-3121. And prayerfully consider sending a much-need donation to Equipping the Persecuted that works with Nigerian Christians on the ground. The website is www.EquippingThePersecuted.org Assemblies of God pastor accused of sexual abuse for 20 years Pastor Rod Loy, who leads First Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas has stepped aside from his role. He will face an investigation following a recent lawsuit from a former member who claims he sexually abused her for 20 years, beginning when she was 16, reports The Christian Post. Loy's church was ranked as the third-largest Assemblies of God congregation in the United States, with more than 16,500 members in 2017. It also helped to plant more than 1,350 churches in 63 nations. The claims of abuse are detailed in a civil lawsuit filed by 45-year-old Suzanne Lander in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, on January 26. The lawsuit claims, “Defendant Loy exploited his position as a trusted spiritual leader to systematically groom, manipulate, and sexually abuse a vulnerable sixteen-year-old girl who had survived years of parental sexual abuse and trafficking, [He] used religious teachings and scripture to convince Plaintiff that God wanted her to submit to his sexual demands, telling her repeatedly that performing sexual acts pleased God and made her better in God's eyes.” Lander alleges that “only months” after she began attending the church as a teenager in 1996, Loy, who was then serving as executive pastor, “initiated sexual abuse.” Lander alleged that Loy told her that God wanted her to please him sexually and shockingly used Scriptures like Hebrews 13:17 to get her to comply. It says, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” The lawsuit alleges that Loy's abuse of Lander spanned from 1996 to 2016, including while she was married. Matthew 18:6 says, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Pastor Loy, age 59, denies all the allegations, reports HelpingSurvivors.org. And the church reported that the investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Church leaders further emphasized that both Pastor Loy and the board “vehemently deny these claims” and are preparing to defend themselves in court. Father not allowed to opt 5-year-old son out of LGBT propaganda A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a father cannot pull his 5-year-old son out of kindergarten lessons that promote homosexual propaganda, reports Fox News. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a memorandum ruling in favor of Lexington Public Schools regarding two books in the kindergarten curriculum. Judge Saylor said the two disputed books, Pink Is for Boys and Except When They Don't, do not fall under the opt-out provision because they focus on gender stereotypes rather than explicit themes. Isaiah 5:20 declares, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.” Gloria Gaither offers a sobering warning to Christian music industry And finally, Christian songwriter Gloria Gaither addressed a roomful of young people in the Christian music industry, reports GodTube.com. Listen. GAITHER: “I don't know what's next. I'm scared about AI [Artificial Intelligence]. You are here as a guardian of the real. That's what we're trusting you to do. And we're going to die and leave that to you. And I want you all to know that we understand the value of you, and especially because we have no idea how to do what you are doing to make 10 billion hits on whatever streams those are. “It doesn't matter. That technology is going to change. You're going to be antiquated too, but your heart is not going to be antiquated.” Together with her husband Bill, they've written 700 songs. Mrs. Gaither addressed the Christian song writers in the room and offered a sober warning. GLORIA GAITHER: “I am 83.” BILL GAITHER: “A good looking 83.” (laughter) GLORIA GAITHER: “I still believe that if I write a song and I shoot it into the air, I have no idea where it's going to land and what life it's going to change. But we've been doing this long enough to get the letters back from Australia and South Africa, and all over the planet, that said, ‘That arrow landed in my heart.' “I believe in art. When everybody is arguing, and all the debates are done and the news is turned off, art will still speak. And it will bring together people that think they hate each other. Movies do it, but nothing does it like a song. Nothing. It is distilled into three minutes of total power. Trust me. And, if you have a gift for making that, be a good steward of it because that power is dangerous in the wrong hands.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, February 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Paul says that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But what exactly does this look like for American Christians in 2026? In what specific ways are we persecuted, and how should we respond? The post Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Christ appeared first on Intown Lutheran Church.

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Exposing the True Persecution of Christians: Nigeria vs. Media Narratives In this episode of 'Ideas Have Consequences,' Larry Alex Taunton addresses the overlooked genocide of Christians in Nigeria, largely ignored by Western media. Taunton critiques Tucker Carlson's misleading claims around Christian persecution, emphasizing first-hand observations from his travels to Israel, Nigeria, and Gaza. Offering a well-researched rebuttal to Carlson's assertions, Taunton highlights the dangers faced by Nigerian Christians from terrorist groups like Boko Haram and the Ani Hersman militia. Additionally, he rebukes the misrepresented narrative of persecution in Israel, urging for a more factual and on-ground understanding of these critical global issues.

What does it really mean to live well? In a world that equated the "good life" with success, comfort, and self-fulfillment, Jesus offers a surprising invitation. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus redefines blessing and shows us a better way to live. This series explores how the upside-down wisdom of Jesus leads us to truly experience "The Good Life".       Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there's always a next step you can take to grow in your relationship with God. As a church, we are committed to continually growing and encouraging others to grow in their faith, connect in community, share God's grace, serve others, live generously, and have serious fun along the way.   Learn more: https://westbridgechurch.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/westbridgechurchmn Current worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhihttp://spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhi

All of us want the “Good Life”.  A life with less stress, less problems and more blessings. Over coming weeks, we will be looking at what God and His Word have to say about the good life. When we are living the “good life” we will have Jesus' beatitudes. Today's Beatitude teaches us that we are to love others even when we are persecuted in order to have the good life.  #fsbccoalinga #coalinga #fsbcsermon Contact us at TheWordInfusion@gmail.com with your comments, questions or praises.  Let us know how our podcast has blessed, encouraged or helped you.  Join us on our Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/fsbccoalinga & http://www.facebook.com/..  Help us to grow a community that infuses the Word of God into their lives each day.  Follow us on Twitter @TheWordInfusion or @fsbccoalinga .  To support this ministry click on: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/fsbccoalinga or copy and paste it into your web browser.

Paul warns the early church that it will be persecuted. Why so? Let's find out together as we read Acts 14:21-28 and John 15:18-25.

The post Blessed Are The Persecuted – Matthew 5:10-12 – February 4, 2026 first appeared on Enduring Word.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Seven and Verse Fifty Two

Wesley Wright Lighthouse Bible Church Sunday, January 25, 2026 Persecuted, but not Forsaken 2Co 4:7-14 Last week: Satan has blinded many, but Christ the Lord removes the veil Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in Christ A light shined brighter than the sun Earthen vessels (2Co 4:7) means Paul understood the temporary nature of our bodies. What we do is because of the strength and power God gave us, and God is eternal. Our adequacy comes from God, and Paul made a similar point earlier in the book: 2Co 3:5-6 Focusing on men instead of God caused some dissension for this same group before: 1Co 1:10-17 Paul and the apostles found themselves in constant turmoil amid serious persecution (2Co... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1773

Topics: How God's Love Works, Mr. Tangles, Stories of Grace, Pray for the Persecuted, Jesus Says Something Different, Survival School, The Way Doctor Dresses, Bad Driver Sign BONUS CONTENT:  Brant and the Robot Army Quotes: "God gave everything for me before I could do anything for Him" "You're broken. I know it. I'm gonna love you anyway." "Kids, you've got to paint the picture for people" "You've hurt the aliens' feelings by beating them with sticks" For this episode, we're traveling wayyyyyy back to February of 2015. Whether you've heard this episode before or are experiencing it for the first time, we hope it brought some joy and laughter to your weekend!  . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook! For Christian banking you can trust, click here!

For decades, the Lautenberg-Specter program has provided a pathway for members of oppressed religious groups, including Christians, Jews, and Baha'is, with close family ties to the United States to escape persecution in Iran and the former Soviet states. By offering refuge to those fleeing religious persecution, the Lautenberg-Specter program underscores our nation's leadership in defending religious freedom.On this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Chair Vicky Hartzler speaks with Mark Hetfield, President of HIAS, about the Lautenberg-Specter program.  

This week we begin a new series of letters, this time reading directly from John Calvin. We often read about Calvin—about his theology, his controversies, or the defense of his legacy—but we wanted to slow down and listen to Calvin in his own words, particularly to see his pastoral heart. For our first letter, we read a piece Calvin wrote to Protestant believers imprisoned and persecuted in Catholic France. Dated February 18, 1559, the letter comes just before the most severe waves of persecution. But Christians in France were experiencing fear, suffering, and imprisonment. Calvin writes to men whose faithfulness to the gospel had placed them in chains, some facing permanent exile and others far worse. Dr. John Snyder provides not only the historical context of the letter, but the heart context as well. Calvin does not address these men as a distant reformer or detached theologian. He was well acquainted with suffering, physical weakness, and the cost of faithfulness. He grieves over the delay in writing and speaks to them as one who understands their fear and pain. That shared suffering gives weight to his words as he calls them to look beyond their present circumstances and fix their eyes on Christ. Calvin urges them to anchor their souls in the promises of God, to resist misreading their weakness as unbelief, and to follow the pattern Christ himself set in suffering—with humility, patience, and hope. Even in prison, they are reminded that their calling is not merely to endure, but to honor God and bear witness to the gospel. While most of us will not face magisterial persecution, the Christian life still includes seasons of hardship, opposition, and quiet faithfulness under pressure. In those moments, Calvin's counsel remains deeply relevant. We pray this episode—and the series to follow—will be a help and encouragement to you as you seek to walk faithfully before God. Show Notes The Tracts and Letters of John Calvin - https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/tracts-and-letters-of-john-calvin-8/ The Church Bible Study - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/the-church Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

What if resistance is proof that you're living out your faith correctly? In the final Beatitude, Jesus reframes persecution as a pathway to joy, authority, and spiritual maturity. This episode explores why obedience invites opposition, how subtle attacks test conviction, and what faithful leaders must be prepared for. Press play to discover why persecution isn't failure, it's formation. Key Takeaways To Listen ForHow persecution can actually signal obedience rather than failureThe subtle ways spiritual resistance shows up through doubt, exclusion, and dismissalWhy joy grounded in Christ remains steady even when circumstances changeWhat faithfulness reveals in others when it challenges comfort or compromiseHow enduring opposition shapes resilient, long-term Christian leadershipResources Mentioned In This EpisodeEP280: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit EP284: Blessed are Those Who Mourn EP289: Blessed are the Meek EP292: Blessed are those who HungerEP297: Blessed are the Merciful with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleEP309: Blessed are the Pure In Heart with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleEP310: Blessed are the Peacemakers with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleConnect With UsMaster your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

In Part 2 of our interview with Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour, he shares how his heart remained upbeat, even as the judge pronounced him guilty and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. He'll talk about how reading the Bible is different inside prison than when you're free. Hassan says he experienced persecution as a blessing from God—a blessing that brought him tears of joy. "It is really a privilege to be persecuted," he says. Pastor Hassan recounted how fellow members of the Body of Christ in Sudan encouraged him in prison with faith that the Lord would release him. His prayer life also grew in prison, as he became a prayer warrior, quoting Bible verses as he prayed with tears. Your faith will be encouraged and you'll be challenged to pray for Sudan, Christians imprisoned for Christ, and their families as you hear Pastor Hassan's amazing testimony this week on VOM Radio. Hear Part 1 of our conversation here. Pastor Hassan was imprisoned alongside VOM's Africa regional director, Petr Jasek. You can hear Petr's side of the story here. Pastor Hassan's story was also featured in the I Am N virtual event, which you can watch online. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

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In this episode the Smiths and Raffi interview Joshua David, a local pastor from India who talks about the joys of facing persecution. This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conversation, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus

In this episode, we see that love often uncovers and reveals hate, and that if we find ourselves persecuted, we are in good company!

“Matthew 5:10-12 | The Blessing of Being Persecuted” from Lakeshore Baptist Church by Pastor David Green. Released: 2026. Genre: Preaching. The post Matthew 5:10-12 | The Blessing of Being Persecuted appeared first on Lakeshore Baptist Church.

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THE COMPOSER WHO SURVIVED Colleague Tanya Branigan. This segment focuses on Wang Xilin, a composer and former zealous party member whose career was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Despite his devotion, he was persecuted, subjected to brutal "struggle sessions," and driven to the brink of suicide. His music went unperformed for 37 years. Branigan describes Wang's intense anger when discussing the era, noting that even his family struggles to understand his trauma. Wang later visited Auschwitz, drawing parallels between the Holocaust and the suffering he and others endured, suggesting that for survivors, the past is never truly gone. TANYA BRANIGAN NUMBER 41905 SHANGHAI NANJING ROAD

On this WPN Call #512, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Judd Saul, a film producer, director, political activist and missionary. He is the founder of Equipping the Persecuted, an organization that is aiding and protecting Nigerian Christians facing persecution. Judd explains everything you need to know about the Christian persecution in Nigeria and what we can do to support our brothers and sisters in that nation.      Websites: https://equippingthepersecuted.org/ https://truthnigeria.com/     Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

 This episode dives into the heated clashes over immigration enforcement and media narratives in the wake of the fatal January 7, 2026, ICE shooting in Minneapolis, where a 37 year old mother of three, Renee Nicole Good, was killed by an agent during an operation. Federal officials claim the shooting was justified self-defense after she allegedly drove toward officers, while Minnesota leaders including Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey dispute the account, demand accountability, and criticize the broader crackdown. The incident sparked immediate protests in Minneapolis (with clashes involving snowballs and police pullbacks), vigils, and solidarity demonstrations in cities like New York City, where the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) organized marches demanding an end to ICE operations—highlighting claims of orchestrated chaos by the left.Dan Bongino fires back at the "Black Pill crowd" in a fiery segment, refusing to let pessimists, grifters, and division-stokers hijack the movement he helped build. The show also connects these tensions to broader media bias, spotlighting how legacy outlets may downplay or frame stories like the ongoing Minnesota welfare/child-care fraud scandal (with federal charges against dozens, convictions mounting, and estimates reaching potentially billions in misused funds.Join guests Judd Saul, founder of Equipping the Persecuted and Truth Nigeria, for an in-depth look at the escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria including recent coordinated attacks killing dozens in early 2026 and calls for stronger U.S. and international intervention. Then, Sam Anthony, founder and CEO of YourNews.com, discusses building a decentralized, citizen powered media platform to counter censorship and bias, with real time insights into covering fast-moving crises like Minnesota's ICE fallout and fraud investigations. Tune in for unfiltered truth, advocacy, and the fight against division!

Acts Series  Message: 15 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: January 8, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 8:1-25 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 8:1–25 in a message titled "The Church Persecuted and Scattered," showing how God uses even hardship and opposition to advance His gospel. As persecution intensifies and believers are forced from Jerusalem, the church doesn't shrink—it spreads, carrying the good news of Jesus into Samaria through faithful servants like Philip, where lives are transformed by the power of Christ and the truth of the Holy Spirit. This teaching encourages Christians that God is always at work, even in seasons of suffering or uncertainty, and equips listeners to apply God's truth to everyday life with courage, humility, and discernment. Above all, it points us back to Jesus—the reason for the season and the center of our faith—reminding us that no circumstance can stop His plan or silence His saving grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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Acts Series  Message: 15 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: January 7, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 8:1-25 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 8:1–25 in a message titled "The Church Persecuted and Scattered," showing how God uses even hardship and opposition to advance His gospel. As persecution intensifies and believers are forced from Jerusalem, the church doesn't shrink—it spreads, carrying the good news of Jesus into Samaria through faithful servants like Philip, where lives are transformed by the power of Christ and the truth of the Holy Spirit. This teaching encourages Christians that God is always at work, even in seasons of suffering or uncertainty, and equips listeners to apply God's truth to everyday life with courage, humility, and discernment. Above all, it points us back to Jesus—the reason for the season and the center of our faith—reminding us that no circumstance can stop His plan or silence His saving grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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Acts Series  Message: 15 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: January 6, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 8:1-25 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 8:1–25 in a message titled "The Church Persecuted and Scattered," showing how God uses even hardship and opposition to advance His gospel. As persecution intensifies and believers are forced from Jerusalem, the church doesn't shrink—it spreads, carrying the good news of Jesus into Samaria through faithful servants like Philip, where lives are transformed by the power of Christ and the truth of the Holy Spirit. This teaching encourages Christians that God is always at work, even in seasons of suffering or uncertainty, and equips listeners to apply God's truth to everyday life with courage, humility, and discernment. Above all, it points us back to Jesus—the reason for the season and the center of our faith—reminding us that no circumstance can stop His plan or silence His saving grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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A sermon on Matthew 5:10-12 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on January 4, 2026, evening service, at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Join us at Beaver Baptist Church as we introduce Peter before beginning 1 & 2 Peter.

(47) Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed Are the Persecuted

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Dr. Gary Mason II⁠, Author, Veteran, and Filmmaker at Media 1st Creations, about attending AFM for the first time, what he learned from industry panels and deal-making environments, and why oral history is the foundation of meaningful storytelling. Dr. Mason also discusses his book-to-screen projects, including Persecuted to Love and Unconditional Love, and his mission to create media that drives healing, truth, and connection. About ⁠Dr. Gary Mason II⁠ Gary Mason, II, was born in Washington, DC and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School. Before entering the US Army in 2000, he received a BA in communications from Howard University. While serving in the US Army, he earned an MA in Film Production from American University and an MA in Practical Theology from Regent University. After his forced retirement, he then earned a Doctorate in Military Ministry from Regent University. Dr. Mason is also an aspiring filmmaker who co-wrote the screenplay, PVT William Cathay - Slave to Buffalo Soldier, with his wife. He is also an expert communicator in military affairs, media planning, and military ministry. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 1 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Persecuted but Not Forsaken”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Eph. 3:1; 2 Cor. 4:7–12; Acts 9:16; Philem. 15, 16; Col. 4:9; Phil. 1:1–3; Col. 1:1, 2. Memory Text: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, NKJV). (December 27 - January 02)  Sunday – Jill Morikone - Paul, the Prisoner of Jesus ChristMonday – John Dinzey - Paul in ChainsTuesday – Shelley Quinn - Paul in PhilippiWednesday – James Rafferty - Paul and ColossaeThursday – John Lomacang - The Churches of Philippi and Colossae Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Lesson #1 for Saturday, January 3, 2026 Philippians and Colossians Adult Sabbath School Lesson 1st Quarter, 2026

Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter's author, Dr. Clinton Wahlen, as they provide additional insights into this week's Sabbath School lesson, "Persecuted But Not Forsaken."

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Experience the miraculous story of Paul and Silas, where faith turns a prison into a sanctuary and a jailor finds salvation.In this episode, journey with Paul and Silas as they face persecution and imprisonment in Philippi. Discover how their unwavering faith and divine intervention turned a prison into a place of worship and redemption.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 5:10, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judd Saul from Equipping the Persecuted and Truth Nigeria joins the podcast to talk about recent developments in the region and how Christians are targeted.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Removing barriers for Christian foster care, praying for the persecuted church, and a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition. Plus, a teddy bear rescue mission, Cal Thomas on restoring Thanksgiving, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online.From Dordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergraduate research and hone skills through hands-on simulations. Dordt.eduAnd from Free Lutheran Bible College. The Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world

Allie and Judd Saul, the founder of Equipping the Persecuted, expose how the mainstream media is downplaying Nigeria's Christian genocide. Thousands slaughtered, villages erased, churches burned by radical Fulani jihadists, while the government turns a blind eye. However, the tide may be turning, as Donald Trump has vowed to take action to protect Christians, while Nicki Minaj brought attention to the genocide at the United Nations. Hope rises amid horror. Join us to pray, awaken the church, and stand with our persecuted family before it's too late. Learn more about Judd Saul's ministry outreach, Equipping the Persecuted, here: ⁠https://equippingthepersecuted.org⁠ Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (00:25) Radical Islam's Threat (08:30) Religion in Nigeria (13:10) How to Stop the Genocide (19:50) US Aid (25:25) Attacks on Christians (38:50) Islam Infiltrating America (47:10) Nicki Minaj Speaks Up (51:55) Muslims Convert to Christianity --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free burgers, hot dogs, bacon, or chicken wings in every box for life. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. Jase Medical — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jase.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter code ALLIE at checkout for a discount on your order. Cozy Earth - Go to ⁠⁠CozyEarth.com/RELATABLE⁠⁠ and use code RELATABLE for up to 40%! Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 and say keyword BABY or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Preborn.com/ALLIE⁠⁠⁠⁠. Patriot Mobile — Go to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PatriotMobile.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code ALLIE for a free month of service! Carly Jean Los Angeles — Go to CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code ALLIEB to get 20% off your first CJLA order, site wide (one-time use only) and start filling your closet with timeless staple pieces --- Episodes you might like: Ep 1255 | Jihad vs. Jesus: Islam's Plan to Conquer Christian America | Raymond Ibrahim https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000732327165 Ep 1115 | Islam Taught Her to Hate Christians — Then She Became One | Guest: Lily Meschi ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1115-islam-taught-her-to-hate-christians-then-she/id1359249098?i=1000680609640⁠ Ep 909 | The Left Is Falling in Love with Osama bin Laden | Guest: James Lindsay ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-909-the-left-is-falling-in-love-with-osama-bin/id1359249098?i=1000635088760⁠ Ep 109 | Intersectionality & Islam ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-109-intersectionality-islam/id1359249098?i=1000437500986⁠⁠ --- Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠   Relatable merchandise – use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices