Episodes
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
The Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the country with the worst humanitarian crisis in the world right now - Yemen. Unfortunately, Yemen is also the #8 on the World Watch List and Christians face additional pressure and persecution amidst this crisis. Listen on to find out how you can be praying for our Yemeni brothers and sisters.
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/.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
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*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Imprisoned for Christ in Eritrea
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the #6 country on the World Watch List, Eritrea, we'll share the story of Paul* who spent 10 years in prison for Christ and we'll hear from Helen Berhane who spent 30 months in a shipping container while imprisoned in Eritrea.
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/.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
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*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Why is Baptism so Dangerous for Persecuted Christians?
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we'll discuss the issues with talking about the persecuted church on the internet, we'll briefly discuss the #5 country on the World Watch List, Pakistan, and we'll talk about why Baptism is so dangerous for believers from a Muslim background.
To purchase Nik Ripken's Insanity of Obedience, please visit https://www.opendoorsca.org/product/the-insanity-of-obedience/
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/.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Is Sudan changing for the better?
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we're joined by Yasin* who shares about the persecution of Christians in Sudan. Yasin* has been engaged in different aspects of service to glorify the Lord throughout his life. However, serving the persecuted Church has been most energizing for him. Sudan, as one of the countries where Christians have been facing some of the fiercest persecution in the world, has been particularly challenging but also rewarding. He is well-informed on what is happening with believers on the ground. You don't want to miss this interview.
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/.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
*Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes*
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Answering your Questions
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we're joined by the Executive Director of Open Doors Canada to answer your questions.
Register for Night with the Persecuted Church at www.persecutedchurch.ca.
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/.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or RSS Feed.
**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Ancient Roots to Modern Martyrs
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we talk about the #4 country on the World Watch List, Libya. We discuss it's ancient Christian roots and share about a modern martyr. You'll also find out about a special online event coming in June.
Register for Night with the Persecuted Church here.
Send us your questions to podcast@odcan.org.
Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here.
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here.
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**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**
Wednesday May 13, 2020
The Cost of Following Christ in Somalia
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we talk about the #3 country on the World Watch List, why it's so difficult to be a Christian there and share a story of a believer from the Horn of Africa.
Purchase the Insanity of God here.
Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here.
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here.
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**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**
Monday May 11, 2020
It's Brother Andrew's birthday and other things you didn't know about him
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
On this bonus episode of World Watch Weekly, we celebrate Brother Andrew's 92nd birthday by sharing some stories that tell us who is he and what he's about. You can even hear an audio clip of Brother Andrew sharing about Open Doors and the persecuted church.
Read more about Brother Andrew here.
Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here.
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here.
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**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**
Wednesday May 06, 2020
A Christian's Challenge During Ramadan
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we talk about what the Bible says about persecution, the #2 country on the 2020 World Watch List and what it's like for Christians living in Muslim countries during Ramadan.
Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here.
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here.
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**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
There are Christians in North Korea?!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
On this episode of World Watch Weekly, we talk about the #1 country on the 2020 World Watch List, North Korea, why it's so dangerous to live there as a Christian and talk about how to plant a church in a prison camp.
Read Sang-Hwa's story in our recent magazine here.
Download a copy of the 2020 World Watch List here.
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church here.
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**Names of persecuted Christians may be changed for security purposes**




