Open Doors Canada Podcast

Palm Sunday Church Attack & Easter Around the World

Happy Easter from the team at Open Doors Canada! In this episode, Jared and Chris share about the wide range of answers to the question: what is Easter like for the persecuted church? They also share about a devastating attack on a church in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, which leads us to remember to pray for the protection of the global church on Easter weekend. Please join us in prayer. 
If you are interested in volunteering with Open Doors Canada, please get in touch with us! https://www.opendoorscanada.org/volunteer/  
Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28  
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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How to Pray for the Myanmar Earthquakes

We're back after a short break from the podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Chris share about our brand new tour, the Church With No Home tour, and what it was like at our very first stop in Montreal, Quebec. Then, Andrew shares about what's been happening in Myanmar following the recent earthquakes and how we can be standing with our brothers and sisters in prayer. 
We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events! Learn more at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/events/  
Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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What's New on the 2025 World Watch List

The 2025 World Watch List is now out. In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share about some new stats and countries on the list, and how you can be praying for them. The World Watch List is your prayer guide for the persecuted church, so make sure to and you can learn more by watching our official release event on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQjwvMK7ErY. 
Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more. 

The Joy of Christmas for a Young Girl in Bangladesh

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the difference that Christmas makes for Rumana* in Bangladesh. Her everyday life is impacted by persecution for her faith, but Christmas is a time of hope and joy.
Merry Christmas from the Open Doors Canada team and see you in 2025!
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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What Our New Teammate Is Learning About the Persecuted Church

In this episode, Andrew introduces our newest team member at ODC, Chris! Andrew and Chris talk about what it's like learning about the persecuted church. They mention the story of Helen Berhane from Eritrea, which you can watch on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nalKPb7g5DU  
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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We Visited the Persecuted Church!

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share about their experiences visiting the persecuted church! If you are interested in travel, reach out to us at travel@odcan.org! 
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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A Prayer Request and a Praise Report

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share a story from the persecuted church that has resonated with them. Let us know how these stories resonate with you too!
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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What Being A Secret Believer Really Looks Like

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the stories of three different secret believers and talk about what that really means. Join us in prayer for these brothers and sisters.
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
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Christian Captives That You Can Pray For

Today is One With Them Sunday! In this episode, Nicolette and Jared share about Christians that face captivity for their faith, what that means, a few stories, and how you can get involved!
Make sure you check out our resources for One With Them at https://onewiththem.ca/ 
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/  
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/  
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org  
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A Look Inside Open Doors Canada Events

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette share what the Open Doors Canada has been up to in the last month, with events at Parliament and in Saskatchewan, as well as what is coming up and how you can get involved!
Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/ 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org 
Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more. 
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