Episodes
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
3 Christian Captives to Pray For
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
In this episode, we share three stories of Christians facing captivity for their faith in Jesus as well as how you can get involved in One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives.
Take the pledge to pray for Christian Captives this month https://onewiththem.ca/pledge/
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/
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Persecution Cannot Stop The Church
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
In this episode, we discuss what persecution in the church sphere of life is as we close our miniseries focusing on each of the 6 spheres of persecution. We share stories and explain what it really means for Christians to experience persecution as a church, but how ultimately, persecution cannot stop the church from growing.
Learn about our stand against violent persecution 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
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Community Life: The Bridge Between Family and National Life
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
In this episode, we discuss what persecution in the community sphere of life is as we continue our miniseries focusing on each of the 6 spheres of persecution. We explain how the loss of community can be devastating to a persecuted Christian, but that's also where the global Church can step in and make a difference.
Learn about our stand against violent persecution 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
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Persecution in Private Life
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In this episode, we discuss what persecution in the private sphere of life is as we continue our miniseries focusing on each of the 6 spheres of persecution. We'll describe what that can look like and explain the connection to other types of pressure.
Learn about our stand against violent persecution 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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
The Heartbreaking Truth of Persecution from Family
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
In this episode, we discuss what persecution in the family sphere of life is as we continue our miniseries focusing on each of the 6 spheres of persecution. Hear real stories from around the world and how you can be praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters.
Learn about our stand against violent persecution 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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
What Does it Mean for National Institutions to Oppose Christianity?
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
In this episode, we continue our miniseries focusing on each of the 6 spheres of persecution. We discuss what persecution in the national sphere of life can look like with examples from several countries, including the 15th country on the World Watch List: the Maldives.
Join us for the Arise Africa Week of Prayer by downloading your free prayer guide 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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
The Growth of Violent Persecution and What We Can Do
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
In this episode, we discuss what violent persecution is compared to other types of persecution. We will share some stories and facts, as well as share what Open Doors is doing to stand against violent persecution. You can join the stand against violent persecution by joining our Week of Prayer from May 7-14. Learn more 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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
How Sudan’s Unrest Impacts the Persecuted Church
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In this episode, we discuss the recent unrest in Sudan and how this can have severe implications not only for Christians in Sudan, but elsewhere in East Africa as well.
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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
The Surprising History of Christianity in China
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
In this episode, we take a closer look at the unexpectedly deep roots of Christianity in China, and how things developed and changed over history to help us understand today's context of Christianity in China even better. We'll also hear from Jared about his experience of gathering with persecuted Chinese Christians.
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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Praise Reports and Prayer Requests from the Persecuted Church
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
This week, we each picked a recent prayer request or story from the Persecuted Church around the world, and took time to praise God and pray for them. Pray along with us for believers from Vietnam, Cameroon, and Central Asia.
If you enjoyed this episode, we encourage you to check out our prayer resource kit called Pause at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/pause/ to hear stories like these every month for your family, small group, or church prayer time!
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 World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.
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