In this episode, we delve into the harrowing reality of Christian persecution in Nigeria. Our guest, Judd Saul, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the recent Christmas attacks in Plateau State, where scores of Christians were brutally massacred. As we unpack the details of these attacks, we explore the complex web of religious,Continue reading “The Persecuted Church in Nigeria With Judd Saul”
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Erased: What Every Believer Needs to Know About the Armenian Christian Genocide, Then and NowâWith Joel Veldkamp
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International, to discuss the ongoing crisis facing Armenian Christians in Nagorno-Karabakh. Joel brings his expertise to shed light on the historical, political, and spiritual dimensions of this crisis, urging the global Christian community to stand in solidarity withContinue reading “Erased: What Every Believer Needs to Know About the Armenian Christian Genocide, Then and NowâWith Joel Veldkamp”
Are We âUnhingedâ? What Genocide, Assassination, and Other Current News Means for Missions
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the headlines that are shaping our world and explore how they intersect with the Great Commission. From the UN’s warning of a âgreat fractureâ to geopolitical tensions between Canada and India, we ask: What does this mean for the spread of the gospel? We also shed lightContinue reading “Are We âUnhingedâ? What Genocide, Assassination, and Other Current News Means for Missions”
China and the Future of Missions
In this episode of The Missions Podcast, tensions between the United States and China take center stage as Scott and Alex delve into the geopolitical rivalryâs impact on Christian workers in both countries with a world-class expert. With de-globalization and changing trends on the horizon, they explore the challenges missionaries face and offer strategies forContinue reading “China and the Future of Missions”
Nik Ripken on Persecution, Missions, and Ukraine
Nik Ripken has collected the stories of suffering believers from all over the worldâincluding Ukraine. In this episode, he talks to us about missions and what heâs learned from time spent with persecuted believers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Nik (pseudonym) is the author of The Insanity of God (2013) and other books,Continue reading “Nik Ripken on Persecution, Missions, and Ukraine”
Why Target Unreached People Groups?
How can a missionary discern where they should serve? Is it biblical for a church missions program to target some countries but not others? And whatâs the reason more missionaries donât go to the unreached? To sign up to learn more about ABWEâs upcoming Open Initiative as it launches, click here. Support this podcast and impactContinue reading “Why Target Unreached People Groups?”
What Is Happening to Chinaâs Uyghurs?
âAbsolutely no mercy.â Thatâs how leaked documents describe the treatment of Chinaâs Uyghur Muslims detained in âre-educationâ camps, according to the New York Times. In recent years, China has detained more than one million members of the ethnic minority concentrated in Xinjiang. What is really happening, and what should Christians do about it? This week,Continue reading “What Is Happening to Chinaâs Uyghurs?”
When the Church Canât Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission Field
Does online worship count as âchurch?â Is Sunday unique as the Lordâs Day? Does the Bible give us a regulative principle or worship, or a normative principle of worship? The current global crisis has brought up these important questions about ecclesiologyâquestions that missionaries already face in parts of the world where gathering openly and regularlyContinue reading “When the Church Canât Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission Field”
How Iranâs Underground Church Is Miraculously Growing
Announcement: Itâs the showâs first birthday! As a way of thanking our loyal listeners, weâre giving away some great, free books and spiffy, new ABWE swag. Click here for details and to enter our drawing. The Islamic revolution of the 1970âs plunged Iran into a state of political and spiritual darkness, but Godâs kingdom hasnâtContinue reading “How Iranâs Underground Church Is Miraculously Growing”
What Is Life Really Like in a 99.9% Muslim Country?
What does it look like to meet physical needs, share Christ, and risk persecution to serve in a 99.9% Islamic country? Two anonymous, female ABWE missionaries in North Africa join us over the phone to share from their experiences in tilling the soil, building trust, avoiding security risks, and praying that God gradually opens heartsContinue reading “What Is Life Really Like in a 99.9% Muslim Country?”
What is God doing in China? Steve Schirmer Answers
The President of China was just appointed to lifelong office. Church buildings are being demolished. Cults are on the rise due to a lack of trained church leaders. What is God up to in China? Steve Schirmer, president and founder of Silk Road Catalyst, joins us to answer. Steve is a missionary who has poured outContinue reading “What is God doing in China? Steve Schirmer Answers”