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We Visited the Persecuted Church!


 

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share about their experiences visiting the persecuted church! If you are interested in travel, reach out to us at travel@odcan.org!

Download a copy of the 2024 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 Request and Praise Report

 

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share a story from the persecuted church that has resonated with them. Let us know how these stories resonate with you too!

Download a copy of the 2024 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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What Being a Secret Believer Looks Like

 

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the stories of three different secret believers and talk about what that really means. Join us in prayer for these brothers and sisters.

Download a copy of the 2024 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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Christian Captives That you can Pray For

In this episode, Nicolette and Jared share about Christians that face captivity for their faith, what that means, a few stories of Christian captives, and how you can pray!

Make sure you check out our resources for One With Them at https://onewiththem.ca/

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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A Look Inside Open Doors Events

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette share what the Open Doors Canada has been up to in the last month, with events at Parliament and in Saskatchewan, as well as what is coming up and how you can get involved!

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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What to Know About India’s Election

In this episode, Jared and Andrew discuss the election in the world’s largest democracy: India, as well as what it means for Christians and how we can pray with our persecuted Indian brothers and sisters for this election.

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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Highlights from the 2024 Gender Specific Religious Persecution Report

 

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette talk about the Gender Specific Religious Persecution (GSRP) Report, the research which explores how men and women experience persecution differently, and how this systematically wreaks havoc on the Christian family and community as a whole.

You can see the full report at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/genderedpersecution/

Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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What does the cross mean to you? Easter Devotional


In this episode, Jared shares a reflection on Jesus’s death and resurrection and the persecuted church, how the cross gives us hope amid brokenness. May you have a blessed Easter, from the team at ODC!

Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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Where Christianity is not legally allowed – Persecution in Libya

In this episode, Jared and Nicolette share about the daily realities of Christianity in Libya, which is the third most dangerous country to live in as a Christian. The political scene is unstable and prone to conflict, but Christians face the added pressures of living in a nation governed by Shariah law, meaning that in the eyes of the authorities, there are no Christians in the country.

Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

What Christianity is like in Yemen

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share an interview that was conducted with a Christian from Yemen, a country that we don’t often get to share about because of how dangerous it is to be a Christian there. Yemen is #5 on the 2024 World Watch List.

Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

Our Reaction to the 2024 World Watch List

Open Doors’ latest research, the 2024 World Watch List is now out! In this episode, hear Andrew, Jared, and Nicolette’s reaction to seeing the rankings for the first time. Make sure you check out the official release event of the World Watch List at https://youtu.be/IPndgUeVZxA?feature=shared and let us know what your reaction was too.

Just a note, we have renamed our podcast from the World Watch Weekly podcast, to now the Open Doors Canada podcast.

Download a copy of the 2024 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 #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

Helping Children Experience God’s Love

 

Christmas is greatly anticipated by children all over the world, and in today’s episode, we wanted to highlight a couple kids that Open Doors partners have worked with, how they live our their faith at a young age, and what Christmas means to them.

This is the last episode of Season 4 of the World Watch Weekly podcast. Stay tuned for some upcoming announcements, and have a Merry Christmas!

Download a copy of the 2023 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 #WorldWatchWeekly podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, or YouTube.

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YOUR YEAR-END GIFT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.

Persecution is growing, and so are the needs of persecuted believers. More Christians need Bibles, discipleship, trauma counselling, and relief aid as they face violence, displacement, and loss. 

The Canada Post strikes slowed the arrival of gifts during this critical time of year. Will you help?

Your support will empower persecuted believers through Bibles, training, relief aid, trauma counselling, and more. 

Give a Year-end gift

Your year-end gift is more important than ever.

Persecution is growing, and so are the needs of persecuted believers. More Christians need Bibles, discipleship, trauma counselling, and relief aid as they face violence, displacement, and loss. 

The Canada Post strikes slowed the arrival of gifts during this critical time of year. Will you help?

Your support will empower persecuted believers through Bibles, training, relief aid, trauma counselling, and more. 

Give a year-end gift