Open Doors Canada Podcast

Call to Prayer: 26 Pastors in Danger

In this episode, Andrew updates us about an alarming threat in India and issues a call to pray for 26 pastors who are under imminent threat. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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A Prayer for North Korea

In this episode, Jared shares some disheartening news from North Korea and spends sometime praying for our brothers and sisters there.
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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/. 
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Reacting to the 2014 World Watch List

In this episode, we do something a little different and react to how the World Watch List has changed since 2014. As we look at the differences, we'll see how persecution is growing and spend some time praying for our persecuted family. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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 Gender Affects Persecution

Ever since 2018, Open Doors has been conducting research to discover how men and women experience persecution. This year's Gender-Specific Religious Persecution report highlights the different methods of persecution faced by men and women. In this episode, we discuss some of the differences and pray for our brothers and sisters around the world. 
Download a copy of the Gender-Specific Religious Persecution report at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/genderedpersecution/. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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 Church in Ukraine and Russia

The world is watching what is happening in Eastern Europe. In this episode, we talk about the church in Ukraine and Russia. Join us as we pray for our brothers and sisters across the world. 
Invite your MP to the World Watch List Canadian parliamentary release at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourMP.
Download the 40 Days of Prayer for North Korea at  https://www.opendoorscanada.org/product/40-day/. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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Risers and Fallers of 2022

While the rankings can change on the world watch list, the more important factor is the score. In this episode, we'll talk about some of the countries whose scores rose and some whose scores decreased. Listen to learn more about these countries and to pray along with us. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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Outside the Top 50

While the World Watch List focuses on the top 50 countries where it's dangerous to be a Christian, the research reveals more than 50 countries where Christians are persecuted. In this episode, we'll talk about the countries scoring at least high levels of persecution, but not in the Top 50. These countries are sometimes referred to as the Persecution Watch Countries. Listen in to learn more about your persecuted family members. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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China and the Olympic Games

This past week, the XXIV Olympic Winter Games officially began in China. China is considered by many to be a controversial host because of its human rights abuses. In this episode, we'll focus on how the church in China is treated and talk about how we can be praying for our brothers and sisters there. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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Military Coups and Political Instability

When a country faces political instability, it affects the church. In this episode, we talk about the recent military coup in Burkina Faso and what it means for the church. We'll also discuss two other coups that took place in the last year in Myanmar and Sudan. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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Afghanistan and the Spread of Jihadism

For the first time in 20 years, we have a new country on top of the World Watch List. In this episode, we'll talk about what it's like to be a Christians in Afghanistan and how the triumph of the Taliban is boosting Jihadism around the world. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
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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