Open Doors Canada Podcast

How the Coup in Myanmar is Affecting Christians

Myanmar recently underwent a military coup d'etat. In recent weeks there have been protests and eruption of violence. In this episode, we'll talk about how the recent events have affected Christians in the country and we can pray for them.
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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Increasing Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

One of the major trends of the 2021 World Watch List is the increasing violence in sub-Saharan Africa. Listen in as we talk about why the violence is increasing and how we can pray for our brothers and sisters in this region. 
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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Where is Pastor Raymond Koh? Part 2

Pastor Raymond Koh disappeared on February 13, 2017.
Over the last four years, his wife, Susanna Liew, has been actively searching for her missing husband, trying to answer the question of where he is now. Because she has continued to speak out, and with the help of national and international media attention, the case has stayed active even after all this time.
In this episode, we conclude our interview with Susanna about her husband, her hope in Christ and more. Listen to part at https://www.opendoorsca.org/podcast/. 
Find out more about how you can write a note of encouragement to Susanna at https://www.opendoorsca.org/write/.
Send a letter urging the High Commission of Malaysia in Canada about Pastor Raymond's case at https://www.opendoorsca.org/findpastorraymond/. 
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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Where is Pastor Raymond Koh? Part 1

Pastor Raymond Koh disappeared on February 13, 2017.
Over the last four years, his wife, Susanna Liew, has been actively searching for her missing husband, trying to answer the question of where he is now. Because she has continued to speak out, and with the help of national and international media attention, the case has stayed active even after all this time.
In this episode, we talk with Susanna about her husband, her hope in Christ and more. 
Find out more about how you can write a note of encouragement to Susanna at https://www.opendoorsca.org/write/.
Send a letter urging the High Commission of Malaysia in Canada about Pastor Raymond's case at https://www.opendoorsca.org/findpastorraymond/. 
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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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Why a Majority Christian Nation Has Persecution

For the first time ever, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has entered the World Watch List. But the DRC is 95% Christian. How can a nation that is majority Christian end up on the World Watch List? Listen in to find out why it's on the list and how you can pray for our brothers and sisters in the DRC. 
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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Risers and Fallers

Every year countries rise and fall on the World Watch List. In this episode we take a look at some of the biggest movers on the 2021 list and pray for Christians in those countries. Countries include Iraq, Mexico, Mozambique and Sudan.
Watch the 2021 World Watch List Release on YouTube or Facebook. 
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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Persecution is Rising

The persecution of Christians continues to grow. In this episode, we talk about how many Christians worldwide face high levels of persecution, countries that aren't in the top 50 and some of the trends that are increasing persecution around the globe. 
Watch the 2021 World Watch List Release on YouTube or Facebook. 
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 2021 World Watch List

What a day - season two is here and the 2021 World Watch List has been released. Listen in as we reveal the top 50 countries from the 2021 World Watch List.
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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A Secret Christmas

When we think of Christmas, we think of big celebrations, large church service, lights, decoration and more. But for many Christians, Christmas can't be celebrated openly. It is a quiet event done in secret or disguised as a different celebration altogether. Listen in as we talk about what Christmas is like for many persecuted believers and find out how you can pray for them this Christmas season.
Download a copy of the 2020 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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Life for Christians in China

For many Christians, when they think of the persecuted church, they think of China. Perhaps because of the amazing growth the church China experienced under severe persecution in the 60s and 70s. In recent years China has been cracking down on the church once again. Listen in to hear more about Christians in China and how you can pray for them. 
Download a copy of the 2020 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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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