Open Doors Canada Podcast

Happy Easter from the team at Open Doors Canada! In this episode, Jared and Chris share about the wide range of answers to the question: what is Easter like for the persecuted church? They also share about a devastating attack on a church in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, which leads us to remember to pray for the protection of the global church on Easter weekend. Please join us in prayer. If you are interested in volunteering with Open Doors Canada, please get in touch with us! https://www.opendoorscanada.org/volunteer/ Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28 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.

We're back after a short break from the podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Chris share about our brand new tour, the Church With No Home tour, and what it was like at our very first stop in Montreal, Quebec. Then, Andrew shares about what's been happening in Myanmar following the recent earthquakes and how we can be standing with our brothers and sisters in prayer. We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events! Learn more at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/events/ Get your copy of the 2025 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. *Names changed for security purposes.

The 2025 World Watch List is now out. In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share about some new stats and countries on the list, and how you can be praying for them. The World Watch List is your prayer guide for the persecuted church, so make sure to and you can learn more by watching our official release event on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQjwvMK7ErY. Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/ Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28 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.

In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the difference that Christmas makes for Rumana* in Bangladesh. Her everyday life is impacted by persecution for her faith, but Christmas is a time of hope and joy. Merry Christmas from the Open Doors Canada team and see you in 2025! 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. *Names changed for security purposes.

In this episode, Andrew introduces our newest team member at ODC, Chris! Andrew and Chris talk about what it's like learning about the persecuted church. They mention the story of Helen Berhane from Eritrea, which you can watch on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nalKPb7g5DU 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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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 Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more. *Names changed for security purposes.

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 Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more. *Names changed for security purposes.

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 Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more. *Names changed for security purposes.

Today is One With Them Sunday! In this episode, Nicolette and Jared share about Christians that face captivity for their faith, what that means, a few stories, and how you can get involved! 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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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. *Names changed for security purposes.

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.

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.

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.

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. *Names changed for security purposes.

In today's episode, we want to tell you about a Nigerian Christian mother-of-five, who has been detained for more than a year without trial, and who faces up to three years imprisonment. We'll also share how blasphemy laws in Nigeria can lead to violence, which Christians are feeling the effect of. 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.

After recent attacks against the church in the DRC and Uganda, Christians are grieving and feeling vulnerable, and some are losing hope. In today's episode, we'll share a news update of the recent attacks and we ask that you join us in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Sub-Saharan Africa. You can get a free prayer guide for Sub-Saharan Africa at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ariseafrica/. 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. *Names changed for security purposes.

Today, we are sharing our recent event for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) with you in audio form. We will share about what persecution is like in Nicaragua, Nigeria, and India and have a time of guided prayer for the church in each of those countries. Every year, Christians all around the world join together in prayer for this day, so thank you for joining us! 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.