Open Doors Canada Podcast

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.
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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.
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Night of a Million Miracles: Part 1

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. 
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.
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One With Them

On June 27th, Christians and churches across Canada will participate in One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives. The goal of this event is to raise awareness and prayer for our brothers and sisters held captive for their faith in Jesus Christ.  Listen in to hear more about this special event, how you can get involved, and hear about some Christians who are being held captive for their faith. We'll also take some time to pray for Christian prisoners and captives. 
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. 
If you want to register for one of the One With Them seminars, please email us at podcast@odcan.org. 
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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Welcome to the Himalayas

In this week's episode, we visit the Himalayas and talk about the country of Nepal. Nepal has gone from reportedly zero Christians in 1951 to more than one million in just 60 years. But with that has come persecution. In this episode, we'll talk about the reasons for persecution in Nepal, share a story of a courageous young woman, and talk about how we can pray. 
Visit www.onewiththem.ca to find out more about One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
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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Why is Mexico on the World Watch List?

One of the countries that people often wonder about on the World Watch List is Mexico. In this episode, we'll talk about the persecution that Christians experience in Mexico, why it's on the list and how we can pray for our brothers and sisters there. 
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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The Isolation of Tunisian Christians

Believers in Tunisia and across North Africa often face isolation for their faith. Listen in as we talk about persecution in Tunisia and how you can pray for our brothers and sisters there. 
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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Religious Nationalism Rising in Turkey

Turkey rose from #36 in 2020 to #25 on the 2021 World Watch List. What changed? Listen in to hear about persecution in Turkey, the rising nationalism, and how you can pray for our persecuted family there.
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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Easter and the Persecuted Church

Easter is a great time of hope for Christians as we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. But it is also a time where Christians are targeted for their faith. Just this past week, we witnessed a church bombing in Indonesia on Palm Sunday. Join us as we talk about the danger of Easter and how we can pray for our persecuted family. 
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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