Open Doors Canada Podcast

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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The 2022 World Watch List

Season three is here! That means that the 2022 World Watch List has officially been released. Listen in as we reveal the top 50 countries. But that's not all, we are also introducing a new host. You don't want to miss it. 
Watch the release event starting on January 19 at 8 pm EST at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTg3Q8GTzE&ab_channel=opendoorscanada. 
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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Speculating About the 2022 World Watch List

On the season two finale, we'll talk about how the events of this past year might affect the rankings of the 2022 World Watch List. Listen in to hear what might happen and to pray for all the countries on the list. 
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/about-persecution/. 
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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Samsuddin, Thao, and Jobayer

In this episode, we introduce you to three persecuted believers*. Listen in to hear their stories and find out how you can pray for them today! 
Join the Open Doors International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church event at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/idopevent/.
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/about-persecution/. 
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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Some Not So Good News

Last week, we shared some good news. This week we have a couple of news stories that aren't good news. Listen in to hear about Haiti and Sudan.
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/about-persecution/. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Join the Open Doors Canada Discord server at https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
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Some Good News

In a show about persecution, the content can often be disheartening, but today we want to focus on some good news. In this episode, we'll share some positive stories coming from the persecuted church. You'll hear an update from a Nigerian pastor about Leah Sharibu, we'll worship alongside believers from Mozambique and we'll join in prayer with believers from Burkina Faso.
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/about-persecution/. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Join the Open Doors Canada Discord server at https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. 
Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org.
Subscribe to the World Watch Weekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, or Spotify.
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The Land of the Thunder Dragon

In today's episode, we talk about the country of Bhutan. This small land-locked country is #43 on the World Watch List and is a country that seeks to protect its Buddhist culture. Listen in to learn more and find out how you can pray!
Join the discussion on the Open Doors Discord server at  https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb.
Download a copy of the 2021 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/about-persecution/. 
Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/. 
Join the Open Doors Canada Discord server at https://discord.gg/ABBAr5sCQb. 
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*