Podcast appearances and mentions of Zion Church

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode of Faithful Politics, Will and Josh talk with China expert William Nee about the major October 2025 crackdown on Beijing's Zion Church, one of the largest underground Christian networks in China. William explains what actually happened during the coordinated raids, why Pastor Ezra Jin (Jin Mingri) and nearly 30 church leaders were charged with “illegally using information networks,” and how all of this connects to Xi Jinping's tightened national-security agenda.The conversation steps back to look at the broader picture: how “Sinicization” works, why the Chinese Communist Party fears independent faith communities, and what life is like for ordinary Christians when church gatherings, youth religious education, and online ministry can all trigger state action.William also describes how the U.S. government and human-rights groups are responding, why international attention matters, and what this moment means for Christians, Uyghur Muslims, Tibetans, and others facing religious restrictions in China. If you want clear, grounded insight into what's really happening inside China's religious-freedom landscape, this episode gives you the context you need.Guest bio:William Nee is the Senior Manager for East Asia at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), where he focuses on China's human-rights landscape, civil society, and religious freedom. Before NED, he served as a China researcher at Amnesty International and worked with Chinese Human Rights Defenders. His work often covers the CCP's efforts to control faith communities, including the recent crackdown on Zion Church and its founder, Pastor Ezra Jin.RELEVANT LINKSZion Church background:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Zion_ChurchPastor Ezra Jin biography:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_MingriReuters report on the 2025 arrests:https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-undergrSupport the show

Happy Thanksgiving!  It's Thursday, November 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by Jonathan Clark and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin. (Contact@eanvoiceit.com) 18 Church Leaders Arrested in China Authorities in China arrested 18 leaders from Zion Church last Tuesday. Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered church in the country. The congregation has faced persecution for years. In the latest crackdown on the church, police detained at least 30 Christians across seven cities since October. The arrested leaders can effectively be held indefinitely in pre-trial detention. Scott Bower with Christian Solidarity Worldwide said the church leaders were “targeted solely for the peaceful exercise of their religious belief.” Taiwan Spends Extra $40 billion on Defense The self-ruling island of Taiwan plans on spending an extra $40 billion on defense in the face of threats from China. The Chinese government continues to claim the island as its own.  Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced the plan yesterday. He said, “China's threats to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region are escalating. . . . History has proven that compromising with aggression only brings war and enslavement.” The U.S. State Department welcomed the plan. And Japan recently stated that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. Poland Facing Changes to Marriage Law In Europe, Poland is facing challenges to its marriage law. The country currently bans faux same-sex marriage and defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.  However, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Poland must recognize the faux same-sex marriages of other European Union countries.  Some Polish lawmakers are trying to change the marriage law. But Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has said he would veto “any bill that would undermine the constitutionally protected status of marriage.” Jesus said in Mark 10:6-8, “But from the beginning of the creation, God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh.” Roman Catholic Church Praises Monogamous Marriage The Roman Catholic Church recently praised monogamous marriage between one man and one woman. The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released the document Tuesday. The doctrinal note came in response to concerns from bishops in Africa where polygamy is still practiced. The document stated, “Polygamy, adultery, or polyamory are based on the illusion that the intensity of the relationship can be found in the succession of partners.” However, the Vatican's doctrinal dicastery has previously allowed priests to give a blessing to same-sex couples in certain cases.  U.S. Highschoolers Losing Interest in Marriage In the United States, high schoolers are losing interest in eventually getting married. Pew Research reports 67% of 12th graders in 2023 said they would want to get married in the future. That's down from 80% in 1993. Twelfth graders are also less likely to want children or to stay married to the same person for life if they do get married. In particular, high school girls are much less likely to want to get married someday. Boys' interest in eventually getting married has remained relatively unchanged over the last 30 years. U.S. State Department Addresses Human Rights Violations  The U.S. State Department announced a list of acts it considers human rights violations. These acts include transgender surgeries, government funded abortions or abortifacient drugs, attempts at coerced euthanasia, and violations of religious freedom.  Tommy Pigott is the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State. He told The Daily Signal, “In recent years, new destructive ideologies have given safe harbor to human rights violations. The Trump administration will not allow these human rights violations, such as the mutilation of children.” Do People Still Thank God on Thanksgiving? And finally, Lifeway Research reports two in three Americans say they typically give thanks to God at Thanksgiving. Lifeway Research also shared the Bible verses Christians turn to at Thanksgiving based on Bible-reading apps. Many of them are from the Psalms. One of the most-read verses at Thanksgiving over the last five years was Psalm 9:1-2. The passages says, “I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous works. I will rejoice and boast about you; I will sing about your name, Most High.” The most popular verse last year was 1 Chronicles 16:34. The verse says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Give Thanks and seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Pathway To Success Part 4 By Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Beijing ramps up its war on Christianity—18 Zion Church pastors now formally charged as China tightens its grip on unregistered churches. Plus, the latest on the Trump administration's Ukraine peace push after “productive” talks in Geneva FOCUS STORY: China Aid's Bob Fu joins CBN's Gary Lane to break down the CCP's alarming new wave of arrests targeting house-church leaders. MAIN THING: How are pro-life pregnancy centers faring after years of political and cultural attacks? Madison Seals talks with the Charlotte Lozier Institute about their new nationwide report. LAST THING: A reminder from Philippians 4 about finding strength in every circumstance. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

En este mensaje, el Pr. Daniel Simão comparte la parte 3 de la serie “Ocupad Hasta Que Él Venga”, explicando qué es la cultura del Reino de Dios. La predica muestra que el Reino ya está entre nosotros y sigue avanzando, y que somos llamados a ocupar, fructificar y expandir el Reino de Dios con verdad, justicia y belleza.Aprendemos que Dios nos dio llaves del Reino para establecer Su cultura en la Tierra, viviendo la verdad de la Palabra, practicando justicia y reflejando la belleza de Dios. En este culto de Zion Church, recordamos que somos agentes de la transformación del Reino en el mundo.SERIE GLOBAL: ¡Ocupad hasta que Él venga!

rWotD Episode 3119: Battle of Mount Zion Church Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 17 November 2025, is Battle of Mount Zion Church.The Battle of Mount Zion Church was fought on December 28, 1861, in Boone County, near Mount Zion Church, during the American Civil War. The resulting Union victory here and elsewhere in central Missouri ended Confederate recruiting activities in the region and pushed conventional Confederate forces out of the area until the desperate fall 1864 invasion by General Sterling Price and his Missouri State Guard.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:21 UTC on Monday, 17 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Battle of Mount Zion Church on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Stephen.

What do you do if you've lost your cutting edge and need to recover it? Pastor Teo Hayashi, from Zion Church, Brazil shares with us on Elisha and the miracle of the floating axehead.Thanks for joining us at All Nations Church, we're so glad you're here. We hope you enjoy this message from our Sunday gathering. If you would like to visit in person, you can join us on Sundays, 10:30AM at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff (CF14 3NY).To connect with us online follow the links below:Website: www.allnationschurch.org.ukInstagram: @allnationschurch_cardiffFacebook: @allnationschurchcardiff

Episode Summary: What if revival isn't measured by packed worship nights, but by reformed schools, honest businesses, and just cities?Pastor Teo Hayashi joins us from Brazil to challenge the Church's narrow vision of success and call us back to the gospel of the Kingdom.We explore why social ills keep rising even as churches multiply, tracing how the divide between Sunday faith and Monday life has hollowed out our mission. We unpack how Christian dualism and fundamentalism's retreat from society over the last century has left believers unsure how to shape culture. Teo's challenge: recover a Kingdom vision that trains disciples for every area of life—from classrooms to studios, from startups to city halls.We hope this episode is a wake-up call for the global church. When God's people abandon their civic and cultural calling, others will always fill the void. If we are seeing true revival beginning around us, it will reform society from the inside out.If you long for a bold Christianity that redeems culture, this conversation offers a roadmap.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

Catch One Heart by Pastor Larry Paige by Zion Church

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Zion Church, é preciso ter fome para encontra-Lo. Basta apenas um encontro para que tudo seja transformado!Zion significa o lugar da Glória de Deus. Há mais de 40 anos vivemos experimentando a graça de Deus, Sua bondade e Sua abundante presença em nossa igreja.Desde a fundação, nós temos como chamado não restringir essa transformação somente ao Brasil, mas alcançar nações e diferentes culturas. Então seja bem - vindo a Zion Church, e permita com que a Glória que habita em Zion transforme você!A palavra “Eklektos” significa escolhidos, no grego.O Eklektos é o ministério de jovens 30+ anos da Zion Church, que acredita que serão capacitados para trazer o Reino de Deus nas esferas da sociedade, através de famílias e indivíduos que manifestam a luz e o poder de Cristo.

Homecoming by Pastor Randy Pike by Zion Church

On this episode of Reaganism, Rachel Hoff sits down with Grace Jin Drexel to discuss the pressing issue of religious freedom, particularly focusing on the persecution faced by Christians in China. Grace shares her personal journey and her father's story, Pastor Ezra Jin, who has been imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party for his religious activities. The discussion delves into the challenges of practicing Christianity in China, the evolution of Zion Church, and the broader implications of religious persecution. Grace emphasizes the importance of global awareness and advocacy for religious freedom, urging the international community to support those facing persecution. Rachel and Grace conclude by reflecting on the universal right to believe freely and the ongoing struggle for religious freedom worldwide.

Rund 30 Mitglieder der protestantischen "Zion-Church" in China wurden im Oktober festgenommen. Sie gehört zu den nicht-registrierten Kirchen, die sich wehren gegen die zunehmende staatliche Kontrolle des Glaubens durch die Kommunistische Partei. Grace Jin Drexel, Jörg Poppendieck, Ian Johnson, Steffen Wurzel, Andre Zantow www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Weltzeit

Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! My Op-Ed for Crosspolitic News: Trump Making US-Malaysia Relations Great Again https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/trump-making-us-malaysia-relations-great-again Five Prayer Requests from the Wives of Imprisoned Pastors https://backtojerusalem.com/wives-of-arrested-pastors-of-chinas-zion-church-share-5-urgent-prayer-requests/ Please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters connected to the Zion Church in China. There has been another wave of arrests. Here is a list of Those Taken Away (23 People): Shanghai- Pastor Wang Lin 2. Liu Jiang Beijing- Preacher Wu Qiuyu 4. Pastor Wang Cong 5. Pastor Sun Cong 6. Sister Li Shengjuan Pastor Gao Yingjia 8. Sister Ming Li 9. Sister Hu Yanzi 10. Preacher Misha 11. Sister Cui Xiaole Jiaxing, Zhejiang- 12. Preacher Zhan Ge Hangzhou, Zhejiang-13. Sister Mei Liming (arrested Oct 11) Beihai, Guangxi- Pastor Jin Mingri (arrested for “illegally using info network,” held at Beihai #2 Detention Center) Pastor Yin Huibin 16. Pastor’s wife Yang Lijun 17. Sis Tuya 18. Sis An Mei 19. Sis Huang Chunzi Qingdao, Shandong- 20. Pastor Liu Zhenbin (aka Liu Shanyi) Chengdu, Sichuan- 21. Pastor Lin Shucheng (Mu Chenglin) Zhengzhou, Henan- 22. Preacher Sun Xue (arrested Oct 12) Shenyang, Liaoning- 23. Elder Wang Zhong (arrested Oct 17) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! My Op-Ed for Crosspolitic News: Trump Making US-Malaysia Relations Great Again https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/trump-making-us-malaysia-relations-great-again Five Prayer Requests from the Wives of Imprisoned Pastors https://backtojerusalem.com/wives-of-arrested-pastors-of-chinas-zion-church-share-5-urgent-prayer-requests/ Please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters connected to the Zion Church in China. There has been another wave of arrests. Here is a list of Those Taken Away (23 People): Shanghai- Pastor Wang Lin 2. Liu Jiang Beijing- Preacher Wu Qiuyu 4. Pastor Wang Cong 5. Pastor Sun Cong 6. Sister Li Shengjuan Pastor Gao Yingjia 8. Sister Ming Li 9. Sister Hu Yanzi 10. Preacher Misha 11. Sister Cui Xiaole Jiaxing, Zhejiang- 12. Preacher Zhan Ge Hangzhou, Zhejiang-13. Sister Mei Liming (arrested Oct 11) Beihai, Guangxi- Pastor Jin Mingri (arrested for “illegally using info network,” held at Beihai #2 Detention Center) Pastor Yin Huibin 16. Pastor’s wife Yang Lijun 17. Sis Tuya 18. Sis An Mei 19. Sis Huang Chunzi Qingdao, Shandong- 20. Pastor Liu Zhenbin (aka Liu Shanyi) Chengdu, Sichuan- 21. Pastor Lin Shucheng (Mu Chenglin) Zhengzhou, Henan- 22. Preacher Sun Xue (arrested Oct 12) Shenyang, Liaoning- 23. Elder Wang Zhong (arrested Oct 17) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

1. Christian Persecution in Nigeria Senator Cruz highlights what he describes as a massive and underreported crisis involving the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Key points include: Over 50,000 Christians killed since 2009. 18,000 churches and 2,000 schools burned, allegedly by extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa. Accusations that some Nigerian government officials are complicit or negligent in addressing the violence. Cruz has introduced legislation to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and impose sanctions on individual officials involved in or ignoring the persecution. He criticizes the mainstream media for failing to cover the issue adequately. Public figures like Bill Maher and Van Jones are cited as supporting the claim that this is a planned genocide and that media silence is a moral failure. 2. Christian Persecution in China This section shifts to a similar story: The Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on Christianity, particularly targeting Pastor Jin Mingri and the Zion Church. Cruz introduced a bipartisan resolution with Senator Chris Coons condemning China’s actions and urging the release of imprisoned pastors. He emphasizes the need for economic and diplomatic pressure, especially with President Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping. The resolution calls for respect for religious freedom and highlights China’s long-standing designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. 3. DOJ Surveillance of Republican Senators Cruz discusses revelations that: The Biden DOJ and Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed phone records of nine Republican senators and one House member in connection with the January 6 investigation. Cruz’s phone records were requested from AT&T, but the company refused to comply, citing constitutional protections under the Speech and Debate Clause. He frames this as political persecution and a dangerous abuse of power, likening it to Watergate. He calls for Congressional hearings and transparency to prevent future surveillance of elected officials. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Pay The episode opens with a discussion of a government shutdown, referred to as the “Schumer shutdown.” Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats for voting against legislation that would have paid essential federal workers during the shutdown. He highlights specific Democratic senators who voted in favor (Warnock, Ossoff, Fetterman) and criticizes the rest for voting against it. Cruz emphasizes the impact on TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and military personnel, warning of potential travel disruptions and national security risks. He also notes that members of Congress continue to receive pay during the shutdown, though he claims to have requested his own pay be withheld. 2. Rise of Antisemitism on the Right Cruz expresses concern about increasing antisemitism within conservative circles, particularly among younger people. He recounts his speech at a Christians United for Israel event, where he warned about the dangers of ignoring antisemitism on the right. He criticizes both the left and right for harboring antisemitic sentiments, but emphasizes a recent rise on the right. Cruz calls on church leaders and conservatives to actively oppose antisemitism and support Israel, citing national security interests and moral obligations. 3. Opposition to Ambassador Nominee Amer Ghalib Cruz discusses his opposition to Amer Ghalib, a nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait. He criticizes Ghalib’s past statements, including praise for the Muslim Brotherhood and controversial social media activity. Cruz argues that Ghalib’s views are incompatible with U.S. foreign policy and President Trump’s positions, particularly regarding Israel and the Abraham Accords. He predicts that the nomination will likely be withdrawn due to bipartisan concerns. 4. Religious Persecution in China The podcast concludes with a segment on the persecution of Christians in China, particularly the arrest of Pastor Jin Mingri and members of the Zion Church. Cruz condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s actions and calls for the U.S. to use diplomatic and economic pressure to advocate for religious freedom. He emphasizes the importance of the U.S. standing up for persecuted religious minorities globally. Cruz expresses hope that President Trump will raise the issue during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Go to BackyardButchers.com and enter promo code “VERDICT”, that’s V-E-R-D-I-C-T, for up to 30% off, 2 free 10-ounce ribeyes, and free shipping when you subscribe. http://www.backyardbutchers.com/Verdict Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On last week’s podcast I sat down with Pastor Doug Wilson in Moscow, Idaho. Today I’ve got another special guest for the first half of the podcast, my lovely daughter Abby who just had a birthday this week (hint: she’s old enough to drive but yet an “adult”). Here’s how you can follow her and her artwork: https://www.instagram.com/abriana.isabel_art/ And here’s a book that she illustrated: https://www.amazon.com/Snowy-Love-Story-Timothy-Yeahquo/dp/B0DJBYNP14/ Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where (among other things) I post new China city prayer profiles every single day. Feel free to send any notes or comments to bfwesten at gmail dot com and find much more, including my missionary biographies, at PrayGiveGo.us! After Abby and I talk all about our adventures in Australia and awful boat rides in Malaysia, we discuss one article that brings up a point in which I disagree slightly with Doug Wilson… China’s Robotics Advances Have Western Executives Terrified https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/12/why-western-executives-visit-china-coming-back-terrified/ In the second half of the podcast, I work through the following stories (especially the first): China Detains Influential House Church Pastor https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/ezra-jin-zion-house-church-china-detain/ Pastors and Staff from Underground Church Arrested in China https://www.npr.org/2025/10/12/nx-s1-5571936/zion-church-ezra-jin-arrest-china-christian China’s nationwide SIM farm network directly threatens American critical infrastructure https://www.theblaze.com/news/exclusive-china-behind-massive-nationwide-sim-farm-network-that-directly-threatens-american-critical-infrastructure Chinese SIM farms are radicalizing Americans and destabilizing society, intel experts say https://www.theblaze.com/news/chinese-sim-farms-are-radicalizing-americans-and-destabilizing-society-intel-experts-say Pray for China places of the week (Follow @chinaadventures for daily updates) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-oct-20-26-2025 Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on X (@chinaadventures), and find much more @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

God's Fight Club by Pastor David Swan III by Zion Church

Watch on YouTubeJoin us on The Worship Keys Podcast. A special guest, Marcus Perry! He shares his journey from piano beginnings to becoming Music Director at Mt. Zion Church, one of the largest congregations in the U.S. Marcus talks about leading with excellence and humility, building community through music, and keeping the choir alive in today's church culture.Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the Choir Room, lessons from playing behind Fred Hammond, and practical advice for worship keys players and aspiring MDs. Plus, Marcus gives a sneak peek at his upcoming projects and a full Logic Pro breakdown coming soon.marcusgperrySupport the showThanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

It's Tuesday, October 14th, A.D. 2025. 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 Kevin Swanson Chinese Communists detain dozens of leaders of unregistered church The American State Department has condemned the Chinese Communist Party's recent detention of dozens of Christian leaders of the unregistered house Zion Church in Beijing. The arrests included the prominent Chinese Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin.  Zion Church includes 10,000 people from at least 40 Chinese cities -- making it  one of the largest house churches in China.   Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling on the Communists to “immediately release the detained church leaders and to allow all people of faith, including members of house churches, to engage in religious activities without fear of retribution.”   Pastor Jin's son-in-law, Bill Drexel of the Hudson Institute, called the arrests “the most extensive attack on a Chinese church in four decades.” Trump rolls out additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports Speaking of China, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, above and beyond current rates. It will become effective on November 1st. This would raise tariff rates on Chinese imports to at least 155%. The Trump tariffs have not damaged Chinese exports much so far this year.  . .  Official numbers released yesterday indicate a 4% increase on total Chinese exports for the year. This occurred despite a 19% drop in US imports from China year-to-date. The U.S. makes up only 14% of Chinese exports. Israeli leader compares Trump to Cyrus the Great Celebrating the end of the recent war in the Middle East, President Donald Trump talked to the Israeli Parliament yesterday, reports the Times of Israel. Listen, TRUMP: “This is not only the end of a war; this is the end of an age of terror and death and the beginning of the age of faith and hope and of God. “It's the start of a grand concord and lasting harmony for Israel and all the nations of what will soon be a truly magnificent region. I believe that so strongly. This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.” This comes as the Israeli-Hamas War ends and the twenty remaining living Israeli hostages were returned to their families. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  thanked President Trump for his support of Israel. NETANYAHU:  “The American-Israeli Alliance has never been as strong as it is now. The President has been an outstanding global leader. He's really transforming the world to better all of us. And I can again repeat what I've said time and time again: He's the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.” And Amir Ohana, the Speaker of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, also spoke in glowing terms. OHANA: “Mr. President, you stand before the people of Israel not as another American president, but as a giant of Jewish history -- one for whom we must look back two and a half millennia, into the mists of time, to find a parallel: Cyrus the Great. “You, President Donald J. Trump, are a colossus who will be enshrined in the pantheon of history. Thousands of years from now, Mr. President, the Jewish people will remember you.” Keep in mind, Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6-7 says, “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace, there will be no end.“ The conservative Global Methodist Church has drawn 6,000 churches The more conservative Global Methodist Church now has 6,000 congregations worldwide, about 80% of which are in the United States.     That compares with about 29,000 congregations participating in the more pro-homosexual United Methodist Church. Barna: 20% fewer churchgoers identify as pro-life Christian researcher George Barna revealed devastating news this weekend. The pollster found that the percentage of American churchgoers identified  as pro-life has dropped off from 63% to 43% in just the last two years. The largest decline of pro-life commitment occurred among Evangelical churches — an incredible 33% decline!   Churchgoers claiming to be pro-abortion increased from 22% to 35% over the same two years.   Yet, at the same time, 75% of churchgoers believe that God is the author of life, and 83% say they believe that every human has value and dignity. The report also found that 49% of Gen Z churchgoers are in favor of homosexual faux marriage. Among the nearly nine in 10 Americans who self-identify as Christian, the most common types of Christian church they attend are Catholic at 39%, mainline Protestant at 20%), Evangelical at 18%, independent or non-denominational Christian at 9%, and Pentecostal/charismatic at 4%. Of American churchgoers surveyed, 34% claim to be conservative, and 20% claim to be liberal. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the Earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” (Matthew 5:13) Gold up 54% within the year Metals have become the preferred go-to for investors, or those who are out to preserve capital. Over the last month, gold is up 11% and silver is up 17%, while Bitcoin and the Nasdaq have been about even over the same time frame. Year-to-date, gold is up 54%! Experts point to the Fed's monetary easing, sluggish economic growth, rising inflation, and geopolitical instabilities as contributing to the trend.  Central banks fighting inflation Central banks worldwide are fighting inflation by reducing their Quantitative easing to tightening, from a peak of $38.6 trillion in 2022 to $29.5 trillion today.  These numbers are still up from $12 trillion back in 2009. The world inflation rate has dropped from 8.6% in 2022 to about 5% today. By contrast, between 2010 and 2020, the world inflation rate was running at 3.5% Government shutdown in 14th day And finally, the U.S. government shutdown enters its 14th day today.   The longest shutdown in history occurred in 2018, over a period of 35 days. About half of the 3,000,000 people on the federal payroll are out of work —or at least are foregoing a paycheck. About 750,000 federal employees have been furloughed. However, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 will ensure that all federal employees receive back pay for the shutdown period, if the government reopens for business sometime in the future. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, October 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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.

The Pathway to Success Part 2 by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

Pathways and Pitfalls by Pastor Joe Lee by Zion Church

The Pathway to Success by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

You Have What You Say Part 4 by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

In this impactful message, Pastor Joy Oguntimein teaches from Mark 9, where a desperate father cries out to Jesus, “I believe; help my unbelief.” With honesty, passion, and biblical insight, Pastor Joy reminds us that even when our faith feels shaky, Jesus meets us with compassion, operates with commanding authority, and invites us into deeper connection through prayer. Whether you're wrestling with unanswered prayers, delayed breakthroughs, or quiet doubts, this message calls you to rise and believe again If you've ever struggled to believe in the middle of delay, disappointment, or doubt — this message is for you. Be encouraged that you don't need perfect faith to receive a miracle. You just need to bring your situation to the One who still moves mountains.

by Elder Luke Hagler (preached on August 17, 2025) A few weeks ago, Elder Luke Hagler came and preached for us here at Zion Church. In this powerful sermon, he reminded us about the need for certain credentials in order to gain entry into certain places and events. But what about our entry into heaven?...

Your words carry power — and what you speak shapes the life you experience. In You Have What You Say Pt. 3, Pastor Battle teaches that faith is not passive —it's active, vocal, and expectant. Just as Jesus spoke to storms and commanded them to be still, we are called to speak to the mountains in our lives — fear, sickness, lack, or brokenness — and command them to move. God's promises are already paid for and waiting to be claimed, but it takes faith-filled speech to bring them into reality. Not everything that shows up in life should be accepted — just like refusing a wrong order at a restaurant, believers must boldly reject what doesn't align with God's Word. This message reminds us that unforgiveness and offense can block miracles, while bold confession and forgiveness open the door for God's power to flow. It's time to speak, believe, and receive—because everything you need has already been provided. Speak with authority. Reject what isn't from God. Guard your heart against offense. Activate your faith today! Find a Zion Church location near you: https://zionchurch.org/locations/

You Have What You Say Part 2 by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

My Mind is Playing Tricks On Me by Pastor Shaun Mason by Zion Church

LWO Young Adult Panel W/ Pastor Stephawn Lindsay by Zion Church

Living Without Offense Part 8 by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

Grown Up Love by Pastor Larry Paige by Zion Church

UNO Reverse Turning Losses To Wins Part 2 by Pastor Larry Paige by Zion Church

ABOUT ZION CHURCH Founded by Pastor Keith Battle, Zion Church exists to help people Experience God, Engage in Connections, Be Equipped through training, and be Empowered to Serve. Living without offense isn't about pretending you're not hurt — it's about choosing freedom over bitterness. In Part 7 of this powerful series, Pastor Keith Battle dives deep into the real struggle of forgiving when you've been wronged and how to move forward without letting pain imprison your heart. Discover the process of forgiveness, how to budget grace for others' flaws, and why God's mercy is our ultimate model. If you're tired of carrying resentment and ready to live free, this message is for you. Watch now and step into the healing God has for you.

Living Without Offense Part 6 by Pastor Keith Battle by Zion Church

When your mindset is shaped by trust instead of striving, everything changes. In this episode, Pastor Jim Baker of Zion Church joins us for a conversation about healing, provision, and partnering with God from a place of rest. If you've been following our series on mindset, this one invites you to take the next step: letting God's goodness be your starting point.Key Scriptures:+ Hebrews 12:2. Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.+ Luke 16:10–11. The one who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and the one who is unrighteous in a very little thing is also unrighteous in much. Therefore, if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?+ Matthew 6:26. Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they?+ Psalm 139:17–18. How precious also are Your thoughts for me, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.To check out Brilliant Movement, CLICK HERE.To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE.As always, thanks for listening!