Christian Emergency Podcast

Christianity has exploded inside Iran over recent decades. But that growth has been met by a severe response from the Islamic regime. What is it like to be a Christian in Iran? How does the Gospel of Jesus Christ continue to be proclaimed when the persecution climate is so intense? Mansour Borji, of Article 18, joins Andy on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast to answer these questions...

Many Christians today recognize that all is not well. There are problems in our communities, our culture and even our churches. But what can biblical Christians do in the face of these challenges? Douglas Wilson - pastor, theologian, author, serial ministry founder and cultural commentator - joins the Christian Emergency Alliance to answer these questions and more. He shares his thoughts on the mo...

Faith Cha’s mother and grandmother fled North Korea for their lives. Miraculously, they survived the violence when many around them did not. Not only did they survive, but God crossed their paths with Christians who helped them. These believers—normal people of no renown—played huge roles in the lives of these women by small acts of kindness and grace. These blessings not only helped these women f...

How can you learn to sense God’s leading when pressures abound? How can you take action when you don’t know how things will play out? David Eubank, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier and founder of the Free Burma Rangers, joined the Christian Emergency Podcast in this encore episode to answer these questions and more. In a free ranging discussion, learn how God prepared David and his family to s...

In many countries today, “privilege” has become a loaded term. But in the midst of a dying world, those saved by the Gospel truly are privileged. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives, communities and eternal futures. But Gospel Privilege also requires us to walk a road of sacrifice, suffering and faith. What does that look like for you? David Joannes, a missionary in Sou...

How can you, your family, and your local church endure future persecution? By making an intentional decision today to live not by lies. Regardless of the country you live in, this episode will help you and your loved ones prepare to stand when pressures mount. Rod Dreher joins Andy to share insights from his recent book, “Live Not By Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”  Listen in as Dreher s...

Iran is engulfed in war. Instability and violence have exploded throughout its borders, as well as the region. The situation inIran is grim. And all of the challenges today follow decades of oppressive rule and Islamist governance. What is it like on the ground for Iranian Christians? How is the Church in Iran responding to the chaos? Are they able toreflect the light and love of Christ in the soc...

The history of Christianity in Korea is a dramatic account, both beautiful and tragic. The experience of Korea’s early Christian converts offer many insights for believers today around the world. James Cha, of the Crescent Project and I43 ministries, joined Andy on this encore episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. Listen as he shares nearly forgotten tales of incredible faith and sacrifice....

In some countries today, little emphasis is placed on boys and young men. But as Christians, we recognize that godly men play important roles in the Church. Those boys and young men are tomorrow’s shepherds. And they will face spiritual wolves in their lives. In fact, most already do. How do we prepare them for those battles in cultures hostile to the Christian faith? Shay Robbins, a director at K...

Gruβ Gott! Believers today need to rediscover their Christian history, as well as lessons learned from their persecuted spiritual family. Such context provides critical help for Christians to process the pressures building day by day. And this encore episode provides help in both ways. “Johannes” grew up under Communism as a Christian in East Germany. As a kid, he faced ostracism and limited oppor...

Every believer is called to some form of ministry. But what do we do when that ministry is tough? Or requires us to engage people we wouldn’t necessarily choose? “Dr. Andrew” – an Arab Christian – shares insights from his ministry to Muslims – a ministry he never imagined he would do. Learn how he, in faith, followed Christ into challenging ministry. And how you can do the same. If you are blessed...

In this encore episode, Christians can learn 14 practical ways they can prepare today for persecution tomorrow. Consider sharing this with others you know – fellow believers who sense all is not well, but need help with their next steps. If you are blessed by today's podcast, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends and feel free to share...

Serving Christ in the Middle East can bring both great joy and also great challenge. Faithfulness often comes with a cost. But it also ushers in blessings. What is it like to support the Gospel’s advance in difficult lands? What can Christians everywhere learn from examples of sacrificial obedience in places like Iran, Iraq and Syria? Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to share about all of t...

In late March, 2026, Finland’s Supreme Court shocked the world. Prodded by a relentless state prosecutor, the court convicted Paivi Rasanen — a member of Finland’s Parliament and a former interior minister – under the country’s criminal code designated for war crimes and crimes against humanity. What did this Christian grandmother and medical doctor do to warrant such a conviction? She helped writ...

When “Harun” was young, he never dreamed that he would follow Jesus Christ, let alone help millions of fellow Arabs hear the Gospel. Yet that is precisely how God moved in his life after saving him many decades ago. Harun grew up in a nominal Muslim family in the Middle East and learned to work as a professional chef. But after coming to faith in Christ, he was called to serve the Lord using media...

Silent prayer crime? Surely that can’t be a thing that Christians are actually encountering. The very idea of silent prayer crime must be drawn from the frightening pages of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 . Right? Sadly, in Great Britain, Christians today truly are being charged for silent prayer crime. One of those believers isIsabel Vaughan-Spruce, a Christian and committed champion of the...

In 1979, instability, violence and chaos reigned in the streets of Iran. Revolution followed and swept a new government to power—a government that was no fan of the Christian faith. Things looked bleak for the Iranian Church. Iranian believers found themselves under increasing pressure just as western missionaries were being kicked out of the country. Many concluded the few Christians left in the...

You probably never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don’t worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it’s past time we learn about them and the risks they pose. Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive, or less offensive, to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several miss...

Christians in the West see chaos growing: violent protests, unbiblical social movements, political instability and even pressures to shutter churches. So how should Christians respond?  The Arab Springs offer a helpful case study of Christians responding in the midst of chaos. During the Arab Spring (roughly 2010 - 2012 AD), protests swept through many Middle Eastern countries and several governme...

Western China is an exotic land few know about. "Mike," a Christian missionary who served there for years, pulls back the curtain on this unique region. Listen as Mike shares about the Uighur Muslims living in western China, and the hardships they face at the hands of China's communist regime.   But God is also on the move in western China. Learn how western missionaries - and even C...

If Christians can stand in the Middle East . . . you can stand for Christ anywhere. That is the takeaway from today's episode. Listen in as Andy Chats with his friend "Mamduah," an Arab believer with decades of experience serving the Lord throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Mamduah shares of the dangers and triumphs experienced by new Christians overseas. But much of what he...

The world our kids are growing up in is more hostile to the Christian faith than when we were young. And it's likely to get worse. Parents, grandparents and others know this. But how do you speak to kids about persecution when you yourself know little about it yourselves? The Christian Emergency Podcast is here to help. In this encore episode, learn basic insights into persecution that you can...

Through January 2026, protests have roiled the country of Iran. In response, the Islamic regime has brutally cracked down on the people. Much of the violence is now largely hidden, as the internet has been blocked inside the country. But the shaking of Iran continues. Christians have been swept up in this chaos. Many have suffered for years, as the Islamic regime sought to stamp out the truth of C...

What does it look like to be faithful today when the stakes are high? How can we choose to follow Christ when we know it will cost us? Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to answer these questions and more is Georges Houssney. The founder of Horizons International, Georges has spent decades ministering to Christians throughout the Middle East and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He first fa...

The Christian crisis in Nigeria is finally turning some heads. People in different countries are waking up to the horrorsthat are affecting whole regions of the country. But are there any resources that could help fellow Christians understand what is going? How should Christians respond when they hear some dismiss the crisis as mere criminal activity or tribal disputes? Joining the Christian Emerg...