# persecuted (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover persecuted. Page: Feed: --- ## [GLOBAL ACTION: Raising up Pastors to Shepherd their Flocks](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-08-15 · VOMRadio_ Rich Griffith, Chief Development Officer for Global Action , served as a pastor and played seven seasons in the NFL before the Lord led him to serve pastors and Christian leaders around the world, including many in restricted nations and hostile areas. Rich has had many exciting career highlights, but his favorite is watching these Christian leaders complete their training. "To me, the most… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260815_VOMRadioWkd_vPodcast_RPR.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [OVERCOMING TRAUMA: Starting to Heal Means Starting to Feel](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-08-08 · VOMRadio_ As a Fulani herdsman, the young man burned churches, threatened Christian farmers and even killed Christians in the middle of the night. But his life changed when he saw how a Christian woman responded to his threats of murder. Today he is a follower of Christ who has experienced Christian persecution as his own family tried to kill him. Listen as Brother Philip, a field minister for VOM in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260808_VOMRadioWkd.v.podcast.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [World Watch List: Colombia](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/world-watch-list-colombia) _2026-08-04 · Open Doors Podcast_ Colombia might not be one of the first countries you think of when you think of the persecution of Christians, yet it consistently appears in the World Watch List top 50. What does persecution look like in a country where the overwhelming majority call themselves Christians? How do cartels and organised crime drive the persecution of believers? And how does Open Doors seek to strengthen the Church… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374608707-open-doors-podcast-world-watch-list-colombia.mp3) ## [IMPRISONED CHINESE PASTOR'S WIFE: God Gives Me Courage and Strength to Face the Suffering](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-08-01 · VOMRadio_ Last October, Pastor Wang Lin, one of the leaders in Zion Church in China, was arrested and imprisoned under false charges of "fraud" and "illegal business practices." Sarah Su (Su Ziming in Chinese), wife of Pastor Wang, recounts the day her husband was arrested and the Christian persecution they faced even before he was imprisoned. Sarah will share about her husband's role in Zion Church's… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260801_VOMRadioWkd_v.podcast.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [SERVING HAITI, FIGHTING CANCER: "Joy and Grief can Coexist"](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-07-25 · VOMRadio_ Becky Graves was living a comfortable American life when her husband suggested a family mission trip to Haiti. She told him—forcefully—NO! But then God changed Becky's heart; that "short-term" trip became a defining moment in her life. Fourteen years later, Becky is still serving the people of Haiti. She's also waging a battle with cancer. Becky has chosen to find joy—regardless of her… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260725_VOMRadioWkd.vpodcast.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA: "Pastor, We Have Your Back."](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-07-18 · VOMRadio_ When the pastor began to weep, Cade Jefferson, the leader of VOM's work in the Middle East and North Africa, wasn't quite sure how to respond. He had just explained to the pastor how The Voice of the Martyrs comes alongside persecuted Christians and how the ministry was ready to help should a member of his congregation be persecuted or arrested for sharing the gospel with Muslims. "We've found the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260718_VOMRadioWkd.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [VIETNAM: "This Book Can Change Your Life"](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-07-11 · VOMRadio_ Growing up in a Buddhist family in Vietnam , Brother Daniel went through a lot of pain. He felt hopeless and wanted to kill himself. But on his way to get a gun, he stopped by a church. Everything changed. "I don't know why I went to the church." Brother Daniel says, "I met the pastor and he gave me a small New Testament." The pastor told Brother Daniel that the book could change his life. Daniel… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260711_VOMRadioWkd.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [TRAINING LEADERS: Building Resiliency To Face Christian Persecution](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-07-04 · VOMRadio_ It started as an English-teaching ministry in Japan in 1967. Today A3 is raising up church leaders in 25 countries; leaders equipped and unified to accelerate gospel movements around the world, including numerous hostile areas and restricted nations where The Voice of the Martyrs works with persecuted Christians. Dr. Joe Handley, CEO of A3, and Janelle Stoops, U.S. President for the ministry, join… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260704_VOMRadioWkd.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [TURKMENISTAN: "You Didn't Forget Us When We Had Trouble"](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-06-27 · VOMRadio_ Maya and her husband were constantly under pressure from police in Turkmenistan. Then her husband was thrown in jail. Maya says many times she questioned God. "So many times I prayed to God and asked, 'Why is this happening in our lives? We've done so much to serve you!'" Amid her questions, Maya sensed a challenge: she needed to surrender her thoughts to God and go back to his Word. Listen as… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260627_VOMRadioWkd.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [GLOBAL MISSIONS: Planning to Go, Willing to Stay](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-06-20 · VOMRadio_ How do you discern God's call and determine where He's leading you? How much of your prayer time is spent listening to Him? Ben Barrett, who's led The Voice of the Martyrs' work in South Asia, will help us answer those questions as he shares how God has led him and his wife into a new season of ministry. His new role—with one of VOM's strategic partner ministries—includes raising up indigenous… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260620_VOMRadioWkd.Podcast.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IG2SdjA2Je0y) _2026-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [EAST AFRICA: Intimacy with Christ Prepares Christians for Persecution](https://www.vomradio.net/) _2026-06-13 · VOMRadio_ In a Muslim village in East Africa, 47 people confessed belief in Christ. But then Christian persecution came. Radical Muslims went house-to-house, threatening new believers and demanding they return to Islam. All but two of the new Christians renounced their faith. Brother Paulo, a leader in YWAM Frontier Missions in East Africa, met the two young men who stood firm for Christ. He asked them how… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/vomradio/20260613_VOMRadioWkd_v.Podcast.mp3?dest-id=721194) ## [Persecution & Victory In Sub-Saharan Africa](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/persecution-victory-in-sub) _2026-05-26 · Open Doors Podcast_ Ever wondered what it looks like to serve the persecuted and strengthen the Church? How do we find the most persecuted? What does it look like to balance addressing immediate needs with longterm ones? How could suffering lead to victory? Join Anna and special guest, Jo Newhouse, from our Sub-Saharan Africa team as they unpack these questions and more on this episode of The Whole Story. If you've… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327452463-open-doors-podcast-persecution-victory-in-sub.mp3) ## [Episode 31 | World Watch List: Niger](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-31-world-watch-list-niger) _2026-05-04 · Open Doors Podcast_ In Niger, Christians are roughly one in every few hundred people – a small remnant living under the pressure of extremist violence and deep poverty. In this episode, Nathan and Joel explore what persecution looks like in Niger today and share the story of a mother who fled with her children when militants reached her village. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2297830028-open-doors-podcast-episode-31-world-watch-list-niger.mp3) ## [Episode 30 | World Watch List: Central African Republic](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-30-world-watch-list-central-african-republic) _2026-04-13 · Open Doors Podcast_ Episode 30 | World Watch List: Central African Republic by Open Doors Australia & New Zealand [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2297827760-open-doors-podcast-episode-30-world-watch-list-central-african-republic.mp3) ## [Episode 29 | World Watch List: Cuba](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-29-world-watch-list) _2026-03-23 · Open Doors Podcast_ In the heart of Africa sits the Central African Republic, a country where around 75% of the population identify as Christian. So, how does a place like this end up as one of the most dangerous places on the planet to follow Jesus? Join Nathan and Steve as they share what persecution looks like for Christians in the Central African Republic. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2285124476-open-doors-podcast-episode-29-world-watch-list.mp3) ## [Episode 28 | World Watch List: Uzbekistan](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-28-world-watch-list) _2026-03-09 · Open Doors Podcast_ Ever wondered how a Christian in Uzbekistan might experience persecution for their faith? Join Nathan and Anna as we explore this landlocked country in Central Asia where only 1% of the population knows and follows Jesus. Hear what "squeeze" persecution looks like in practice for believers in Uzbekistan, including how many people are involved in surveilling every pastor in one region (hint: it's… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2280632909-open-doors-podcast-episode-28-world-watch-list.mp3) ## [Episode 27 | World Watch List: Bangladesh](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-27-world-watch-list-bangladesh) _2026-02-23 · Open Doors Podcast_ "They tried to break me, but Jesus rebuilt me." In this episode, join Nathan and Steve as they explore what it's like to be a Christian in Bangladesh against a backdrop of political turmoil, riots that led to the resignation of a Prime Minister, and increasingly violent attacks against believers. Hear how the faith of a nine-year-old girl challenges the way that we can live in simple obedience to… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2272162886-open-doors-podcast-episode-27-world-watch-list-bangladesh.mp3) ## [Episode 26 | World Watch List: Sudan](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-26-world-watch-list) _2026-02-09 · Open Doors Podcast_ Join Joyce and Steve in this episode, as we unpack Christian persecution in Sudan, a country navigating new waves of conflict and political unrest. Discover how believers are responding with resilience and faith, providing hope and discipleship in the fourth hardest country in the world to be a Christian. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2263271840-open-doors-podcast-episode-26-world-watch-list.mp3) ## [Episode 25 | World Watch List: Libya](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-25-world-watch-list-libya) _2026-02-02 · Open Doors Podcast_ World Watch List: Libya Think sweeping deserts and Mediterranean shores, but behind the beauty lies a story of hidden faith in one of the hardest countries in the world to be a Christian. Join Joyce and Steve as they uncover what it means to follow Jesus in Libya, where believers walk a dangerous road of secrecy and steadfast hope. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2259038675-open-doors-podcast-episode-25-world-watch-list-libya.mp3) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y1E5B0egw7GS) _2026-02-02 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Episode 24 | World Watch List: North Korea](https://soundcloud.com/open-doors-podcast/episode-24-world-watch-list-north-korea) _2026-01-26 · Open Doors Podcast_ Ever wondered what it's like to be a Christian in the most dangerous place in the world? Welcome to North Korea. If you're a Christian in North Korea, your faith could cost you everything; your family, your freedom, and even your life are all at risk once you decide to follow Jesus. Join Anna and Gabe as we discover the people that know and share Jesus in a place that wants nothing more than to… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2254724234-open-doors-podcast-episode-24-world-watch-list-north-korea.mp3)