Open Doors Canada Podcast

Guided Prayer: Aarti's Story

Join us for a 4 episode guided prayer series. In each episode, you'll hear a story of a persecuted believer from India, reflect on scripture and have an opportunity to pray for your persecuted family. 
You can read the LSE report, and find out how you can get involved and speak up for our brothers and sisters in India at www.opendoorsca.org/IndiainCrisis. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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Imminent Existential Threat

Recently, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) released a report about the discrimination and violence against religious minorities in India. In that report, they say "It would not be too far-fetched to say that the circumstances in which we found our research subjects living was one of imminent existential threat." In this episode, we talk about the LSE report and discuss how we can speak up for our brothers and sisters in India. 
You can read the LSE report, and find out how you can get involved and speak up for our brothers and sisters in India at www.opendoorsca.org/IndiainCrisis. 
To find sample tweets and emails you can send to your member of parliament, visit www.opendoorsca.org/standfortruthindia. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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Rising Extremism in India

Today, India is the #10 country on the World Watch List and even during the pandemic has experienced an increased level of violent persecution. It's time for the church around the world to speak out about what's happening in the world's largest democracy. In this episode, Jared walks us through some of the history of Christianity in India and shares what's happening there today. Listen in to hear how you can pray and find out more. 
To find out how you can get involved and speak up for our brothers and sisters in India, visit www.opendoorsca.org/IndiainCrisis. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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Comoros - Where's That?

Many have never even heard of the tiny island nation of Comoros, let alone be able to find it on a map. But Comoros is the #50 country on the World WAtch List and has had some increasing pressure against Christians in the last year. Listen in to find out more and learn how you can pray for your Comorian brothers and sisters. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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Trauma Care for Persecuted Believers Part 2

Saturday, June 19 was the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. To bring attention to this issue,  Andrew interviewed Tirham* who provides trauma care to persecuted believers who have faced sexual violence in sub-Saharan Africa. She talks about the process of trauma care, the difference of having faith in recovering from trauma and shares a bit about the situation facing persecuted believers who have experienced sexual violence. She'll also give us ways we can pray for believers who have faced such trauma. 
Warning: This conversation does discuss sexual violence and abduction. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences and could be triggering for some. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
To take the pledge visit www.onewiththem.ca/pledge and to download the toolkit visit www.onewiththem.ca/toolkit. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Trauma Care for Persecuted Believers Part 1

Saturday, June 19 is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. To bring attention to this issue,  Andrew interviewed Tirham* who provides trauma care to persecuted believers who have faced sexual violence in sub-Saharan Africa. She talks about the process of trauma care, the difference of having faith in recovering from trauma and shares a bit about the situation facing persecuted believers who have experienced sexual violence. She'll also give us ways we can pray for believers who have faced such trauma. 
Warning: This conversation does discuss sexual violence and abduction. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences and could be triggering for some. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
To take the pledge visit www.onewiththem.ca/pledge and to download the toolkit visit www.onewiththem.ca/toolkit. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Principles for Praying for Christian Captives

In this episode, Jared dives into Acts 12 to see how the early church responded to Peter being imprisoned. He'll encourage us with some principles on how we can pray for Christian captives this month. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
To take the pledge visit www.onewiththem.ca/pledge and to download the toolkit visit www.onewiththem.ca/toolkit. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Why are Christians Imprionsed in Iran? Part 2

In this two-part episode, we are joined by Kiaa Aalipour from Article18. Article18 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of religious freedom in Iran. They advocate on behalf of its persecuted Christians. Listen in to hear about what life is like for Christians in Iran. Kiaa will share about some current and former prisoners of conscience in Iran and we'll talk about how we can act on their behalf.
To find out more about Article Eighteen, visit their website at www.articleeighteen.com. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
To take the pledge visit www.onewiththem.ca/pledge and to download the toolkit visit www.onewiththem.ca/toolkit. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Why are Christians Imprisoned in Iran?

In this two-part episode, we are joined by Kiaa Aalipour from Article18. Article18 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of religious freedom in Iran. They advocate on behalf of its persecuted Christians. Listen in to hear about what life is like for Christians in Iran. Kiaa will share about some current and former prisoners of conscience in Iran and we'll talk about how we can act on their behalf.
To find out more about Article Eighteen, visit their website at www.articleeighteen.com. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
To take the pledge visit www.onewiththem.ca/pledge and to download the toolkit visit www.onewiththem.ca/toolkit. 
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Night of a Million Miracles: Part2

June 18th is the 40th anniversary of Project Pearl: a clandestine mission to deliver one million Bibles to China in one night. In this two-part episode, we interview Paul Estabrooks who was on the team that delivered those Bibles. This is an episode you don't want to miss. 
Listen to part 1 at https://www.opendoorsca.org/podcasts/night-of-a-million-miracles-part-1/. 
Purchase A Night of a Million Miracles at  https://www.opendoorsca.org/product/night-of-a-million-miracles-book.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at www.opendoorsca.org/world-watch-list/about-persecution. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at www.opendoorsca.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
*Names may be changed for security purposes*