Episodes

A church in India recently suffered an attack that left two people injured, including the pastor’s wife, Raj Rani. Carrying swords and wooden rods, a mob of hard-line Sikhs and Hindus converged on the Evangelical Church of God in the Arniwala area of Punjab and attacked the believers. As VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman reports, the pastor and his family had to flee the area. Greg also leads us in prayer for those who were injured in the attack, as well as the other members of this church. Length: 9...

A church in India recently suffered an attack that left two people injured, including the pastor’s wife, Raj Rani. Carrying swords and wooden rods, a mob of hard-line Sikhs and Hindus converged on the Evangelical Church of God in the Arniwala area of Punjab and attacked the believers. As VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman reports, the pastor and his family had to flee the area. Greg also leads us in prayer for those who were injured in the attack, as well as the other members of this church. Length: 9...

A church in India recently suffered an attack that left two people injured, including the pastor’s wife, Raj Rani. Carrying swords and wooden rods, a mob of hard-line Sikhs and Hindus converged on the Evangelical Church of God in the Arniwala area of Punjab and attacked the believers. As VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman reports, the pastor and his family had to flee the area. Greg also leads us in prayer for those who were injured in the attack, as well as the other members of this church. Length: 9...

What does the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan mean for the small but growing church in this troubled nation? According to a recently announced declaration by the militant Islamic group, the country will now follow a strict version of Sharia law, in which Christian converts are considered “apostates” – a crime punishable by death. Even before the Taliban overthrew the government, Afghan followers of Jesus were already extremely vulnerable to persecution and routinely faced dire consequences for...

What does the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan mean for the small but growing church in this troubled nation? According to a recently announced declaration by the militant Islamic group, the country will now follow a strict version of Sharia law, in which Christian converts are considered “apostates” – a crime punishable by death. Even before the Taliban overthrew the government, Afghan followers of Jesus were already extremely vulnerable to persecution and routinely faced dire consequences for...

What does the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan mean for the small but growing church in this troubled nation? According to a recently announced declaration by the militant Islamic group, the country will now follow a strict version of Sharia law, in which Christian converts are considered “apostates” – a crime punishable by death. Even before the Taliban overthrew the government, Afghan followers of Jesus were already extremely vulnerable to persecution and routinely faced dire consequences for...

In this episode, we meet the wife and daughter of Dr. K. A. Swamy, a Christian man who was left in a nearly vegetative state after being attacked for distributing Bibles in the Indian city of Hyderabad. Although the attack, which was carried out by Hindu extremists in January of 2017, has devastated his family – not their faith in Jesus! Dr. Swamy’s wife Sujatha shares about the challenges she has faced while caring for her husband, and the need for her to rely on the Lord for strength as she n...

In this episode, we meet the wife and daughter of Dr. K. A. Swamy, a Christian man who was left in a nearly vegetative state after being attacked for distributing Bibles in the Indian city of Hyderabad. Although the attack, which was carried out by Hindu extremists in January of 2017, has devastated his family – not their faith in Jesus! Dr. Swamy’s wife Sujatha shares about the challenges she has faced while caring for her husband, and the need for her to rely on the Lord for strength as she n...

In this episode, we meet the wife and daughter of Dr. K. A. Swamy, a Christian man who was left in a nearly vegetative state after being attacked for distributing Bibles in the Indian city of Hyderabad. Although the attack, which was carried out by Hindu extremists in January of 2017, has devastated his family – not their faith in Jesus! Dr. Swamy’s wife Sujatha shares about the challenges she has faced while caring for her husband, and the need for her to rely on the Lord for strength as she n...

The rise of Buddhist nationalism is making life extremely difficult for evangelical Christians living in rural areas of the island nation of Sri Lanka. About 70 percent of the Sri Lankan population is Buddhist, compared to the approximate eight percent representing Christians of all denominations. Host Greg Musselman investigates why these followers of Christ are facing such opposition, while highlighting their inspiring faith in the midst of persecution. Length: 26 minutes Show Notes To view ...

The rise of Buddhist nationalism is making life extremely difficult for evangelical Christians living in rural areas of the island nation of Sri Lanka. About 70 percent of the Sri Lankan population is Buddhist, compared to the approximate eight percent representing Christians of all denominations. Host Greg Musselman investigates why these followers of Christ are facing such opposition, while highlighting their inspiring faith in the midst of persecution. Length: 26 minutes Show Notes To view ...

The rise of Buddhist nationalism is making life extremely difficult for evangelical Christians living in rural areas of the island nation of Sri Lanka. About 70 percent of the Sri Lankan population is Buddhist, compared to the approximate eight percent representing Christians of all denominations. Host Greg Musselman investigates why these followers of Christ are facing such opposition, while highlighting their inspiring faith in the midst of persecution. Length: 26 minutes Show Notes To view ...

Will the persecution of Christians intensify in Iran, following the election of hardliner Ebrahim Raisi as the Islamic Republic’s new president? The 2021 election was described by various news sources as being fraudulent because many reformers and moderates were barred from standing for election. Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries joins Greg Musselman to discuss the implications of Iran’s new presidential leadership, and what it could mean for the followers of Jesus in that country. Dr....

Will the persecution of Christians intensify in Iran, following the election of hardliner Ebrahim Raisi as the Islamic Republic’s new president? The 2021 election was described by various news sources as being fraudulent because many reformers and moderates were barred from standing for election. Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries joins Greg Musselman to discuss the implications of Iran’s new presidential leadership, and what it could mean for the followers of Jesus in that country. Dr....

Will the persecution of Christians intensify in Iran, following the election of hardliner Ebrahim Raisi as the Islamic Republic’s new president? The 2021 election was described by various news sources as being fraudulent because many reformers and moderates were barred from standing for election. Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries joins Greg Musselman to discuss the implications of Iran’s new presidential leadership, and what it could mean for the followers of Jesus in that country. Dr....

How can we be more effective in praying and practically helping our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ? The Voice of the Martyrs Canada CEO Floyd Brobbel discusses that with Pastor Matt Tapley of Lakemount Worship Centre in Grimsby, Ontario. Floyd has been serving at VOM Canada since 2003 and desires to make sure that persecuted believers know they are not forgotten! Length 44 minutes To view this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjZd5_TPVs The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www....

How can we be more effective in praying and practically helping our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ? The Voice of the Martyrs Canada CEO Floyd Brobbel discusses that with Pastor Matt Tapley of Lakemount Worship Centre in Grimsby, Ontario. Floyd has been serving at VOM Canada since 2003 and desires to make sure that persecuted believers know they are not forgotten! Length 44 minutes To view this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjZd5_TPVs The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www....

How can we be more effective in praying and practically helping our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ? The Voice of the Martyrs Canada CEO Floyd Brobbel discusses that with Pastor Matt Tapley of Lakemount Worship Centre in Grimsby, Ontario. Floyd has been serving at VOM Canada since 2003 and desires to make sure that persecuted believers know they are not forgotten! Length 44 minutes To view this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjZd5_TPVs The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www....

Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often used to falsely accuse Christians of insulting Islam. If convicted, these believers face harsh punishments ranging from life in prison to the death penalty. Even if they are not convicted, the accused frequently become the victims of mob violence. In Pakistan, Christian women and girls are often kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. In many cases, these women are forcibly married to much older men. On this VOMC podcast, Pastor Peter Paul spoke to our ho...

Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often used to falsely accuse Christians of insulting Islam. If convicted, these believers face harsh punishments ranging from life in prison to the death penalty. Even if they are not convicted, the accused frequently become the victims of mob violence. In Pakistan, Christian women and girls are often kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. In many cases, these women are forcibly married to much older men. On this VOMC podcast, Pastor Peter Paul spoke to our ho...

Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often used to falsely accuse Christians of insulting Islam. If convicted, these believers face harsh punishments ranging from life in prison to the death penalty. Even if they are not convicted, the accused frequently become the victims of mob violence. In Pakistan, Christian women and girls are often kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. In many cases, these women are forcibly married to much older men. On this VOMC podcast, Pastor Peter Paul spoke to our ho...

Imagine taking a journey to various places around the world where having faith in Jesus is forbidden. Along the way, we’re given opportunities to meet bold believers whose powerful testimonies both encourage and challenge us. During this VOMC podcast, our host Greg Musselman interviews author and broadcaster Todd Nettleton, who in turn introduces us to Sister Tong from China, Iman from Iran, and Pastor Ragimov from Central Asia. Throughout the past 23 years, Todd has travelled internationally, ...

Imagine taking a journey to various places around the world where having faith in Jesus is forbidden. Along the way, we’re given opportunities to meet bold believers whose powerful testimonies both encourage and challenge us. During this VOMC podcast, our host Greg Musselman interviews author and broadcaster Todd Nettleton, who in turn introduces us to Sister Tong from China, Iman from Iran, and Pastor Ragimov from Central Asia. Throughout the past 23 years, Todd has travelled internationally, ...

Imagine taking a journey to various places around the world where having faith in Jesus is forbidden. Along the way, we’re given opportunities to meet bold believers whose powerful testimonies both encourage and challenge us. During this VOMC podcast, our host Greg Musselman interviews author and broadcaster Todd Nettleton, who in turn introduces us to Sister Tong from China, Iman from Iran, and Pastor Ragimov from Central Asia. Throughout the past 23 years, Todd has travelled internationally, ...