Open Doors Canada Podcast

What Does the Cross Mean to You — Easter Devotional

In this episode, Jared shares a reflection on Jesus's death and resurrection and the persecuted church, how the cross gives us hope amid brokenness. May you have a blessed Easter, from the team at ODC!
Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/  
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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When Christianity Is Not Legally Allowed — Persecution in Libya

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette share about the daily realities of Christianity in Libya, which is the third most dangerous country to live in as a Christian. The political scene is unstable and prone to conflict, but Christians face the added pressures of living in a nation governed by Shariah law, meaning that in the eyes of the authorities, there are no Christians in the country.
Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/  
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. 

What Christianity is Like in Yemen

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share an interview that was conducted with a Christian from Yemen, a country that we don't often get to share about because of how dangerous it is to be a Christian there. Yemen is #5 on the 2024 World Watch List.
Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/  
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, or YouTube.

Our Reaction to the 2024 World Watch List

Open Doors' latest research, the 2024 World Watch List is now out! In this episode, hear Andrew, Jared, and Nicolette's reaction to seeing the rankings for the first time. Make sure you check out the official release event of the World Watch List at https://youtu.be/IPndgUeVZxA?feature=shared and let us know what your reaction was too. 
Just a note, we have renamed our podcast from the World Watch Weekly podcast, to now the Open Doors Canada podcast. 
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, or YouTube.

Nigerian Mother Facing Imprisonment for Alleged Blasphemy

In today's episode, we want to tell you about a Nigerian Christian mother-of-five, who has been detained for more than a year without trial, and who faces up to three years imprisonment. We'll also share how blasphemy laws in Nigeria can lead to violence, which Christians are feeling the effect of.
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

Church in Sub-Saharan Africa Facing Attacks

After recent attacks against the church in the DRC and Uganda, Christians are grieving and feeling vulnerable, and some are losing hope. In today's episode, we'll share a news update of the recent attacks and we ask that you join us in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Sub-Saharan Africa. You can get a free prayer guide for Sub-Saharan Africa at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ariseafrica/. 
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
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The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Today, we are sharing our recent event for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) with you in audio form. We will share about what persecution is like in Nicaragua, Nigeria, and India and have a time of guided prayer for the church in each of those countries. Every year, Christians all around the world join together in prayer for this day, so thank you for joining us! 
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

Serving God and Loving Others Despite Persecution

Open Doors works to support the church around the world so that they can thrive in their own culture and situation despite persecution. In today's episode, we have three different stories from the persecuted church around the world that shows how God is working through His church. 
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
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Five Leaders in North Korea to Pray For

Jesus called his followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. In today's episode, we are sharing about five leaders in North Korea and lift them in prayer, just as our North Korean brothers and sisters do. 
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

Who Are Open Doors Partners? - Interview with Executive Director

In today's episode, we are interviewing the Executive Director of Open Doors Canada, Gary Stagg. We will be sharing about what it means to be a partner of Open Doors to give you some insight into how Open Doors operates to encourage and support persecuted Christians around the world. 
Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.