Open Doors Canada Podcast

What’s Ahead for the World Watch Weekly Podcast

With the release of the 2023 World Watch List just around the corner, here's what's ahead for Season 4 of the World Watch Weekly Podcast! Be sure to tune into the release event for the 2023 World Watch List on Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm ET, and the special live podcast on Thursday, January 19th at https://www.youtube.com/@opendoorscanada/. See you then!
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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How Do Persecuted Christians Celebrate Christmas?

The Christmas season is in full swing in Canada. Lights are being hung, trees decorated and Christmas music is playing everywhere, but this isn't what it's like for millions of Christians around the world. In this episode, we'll talk a bit about what Christmas is like for Christians living under persecution.
 
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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 Your Faith is Kept Secret From Your Family

In this episode, we'll take a look at what it's like to be a Christian in North Africa with a focus on Morocco and Tunisia. We'll also share the story of Nadeen* who has to keep her faith secret from her family or risk her life - literally!
 
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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The World Cup and the World Watch List

In this episode, we'll dive into what persecution looks like in two World Watch List countries that are participating in this year's World Cup: Saudi Arabia and Mexico. We'll share some stories and take time to pray for them.
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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The World Cup in Qatar

In this episode, we'll talk about the #18 country on the World Watch List, who happens to be hosting the World Cup that starts this weekend. We'll hear what some Christians in the country are saying about it and how we can pray for them.
 
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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Reading Smuggled Letters from North Korea

In this episode, you'll get insight into the life of North Korean Christians. You'll be challenged and inspired as you hear as you listen to letters smuggled out of the country. 
Watch the IDOP event at https://youtu.be/_zXojl0y_VI 
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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Please Pray for Sonexay

In this episode, you'll have the opportunity to pray for Sonexay* and his family. Both Sonexay* and his son, Mington*, were arrested after Sonexay's conversion. You'll also hear about other opportunities to pray for your persecuted family on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
 
Join the prayer movement for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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Iran: A Prisoner Released and Protests

In this episode, we'll talk about the good news of a prisoner who was released from prison in Iran. We'll also discuss the current protests in Iran. Of course, we'll finish by praying for Iran.
Learn more about Article 18 at http://www.articleeighteen.com.
Pray for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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Life for Christians in Cameroon

In this episode, you'll learn about Cameroon, what persecution looks like there and hear a recent story of a persecuted believer.
 
Pray for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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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Remembering Brother Andrew

In this episode, we remember our founder, Brother Andrew, who passed away on September 27, 2022. We'll share a bit of his story and share some of his more famous quotes. 
Get a copy of God's Smuggler at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/godssmuggler. Free coupon code mentioned in the episode.
Pray for Christians in the Middle East and add your light to the map at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/millionprayers/
Download a copy of the 2022 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, or Spotify
*Names may be changed for security purposes*