Christian Emergency Podcast

New Age spirituality is arguably the spirit of the age, atleast in the West. And the New Age is not just confined to secular culture – it has wormed its way into the Church as well. Not only that, some Christian leaders with prominent platforms actually champion new age practices. ManyChristians don’t recognize the patterns. Others don’t know what to believe as they hear conflicting messages. What...

The crisis targeting Christians in northern Nigeria strainsthe imagination. Thousands lose their lives every year, and many more are injured or displaced. All because they follow Jesus Christ. What exactly is going on there? And what are you not beingtold? On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Judd Saul joins Andy to reveal some shocking insights. Judd serves as the executive directo...

In May 2025, a video went out showing young Britishschoolchildren being prompted to prostrate themselves and pray Islamic prayers. This “instruction” is unfolding across the United Kingdom—and often. These lessons occur every week during assigned terms. Most parents – and most Christians – have no clue any of this is taking place. And when people do discover all of this, they recognize itfor what...

Indigenous Christians in Uzbekistan have a heart to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other nations. Praise God! However, many are unable to support these missionary efforts themselves. Is it just because they are live in a less affluent region? Or is there something more at play? Local churches across the globe need to be self-propagating, self-governing and self-supporting. This last feature is...

As April 2025 merged into May, much has happened acrossChristendom. In this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy examines some recent events that affected the Church. First we look to Nigeria, where it was recently admittedthat an attack on Christians in a recent Easter parade was done intentionally. Contrary to early claims by police, who insisted the 18-wheel truck slammed into thebe...

Cultural Christianity has received a lot of negative press lately. Influential leaders have applauded its demise, insisting the collapse would be a net positive for the Church. But is this really the case? Jamie Bambrick, a Christian from Northern Ireland, joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to challenge the prevailing narrative. Jamie recently published a video in defense of cultural Christiani...

Madness is sweeping Colorado. A litany of anti-Christianbills is being rushed through that will have serious consequences for believers in the state. Although several sizable churches and ministries call Colorado home, few are raising their voices against these measures. That is why a few pastors – mostly of modest-sized churches– have taken it upon themselves to speak. They are working hard to al...

South Africa faces many challenges today. Crime. Racialized,communistic government initiatives. Poverty. But in the midst of these challenges, there are also opportunities. South Africa needs Christ. And the Body of Christ in South Africa needs the rest of Christendom to help them stand. What do things truly look like on the ground from a Christian perspective? How can we better understand what is...

You probably never heard of Sunday Jackson. But Christiansaround the world need to learn about him, as he faces grave injustice in Nigeria. The Christian farmer was set upon by an armed Fulani Islamist, just like thousands of Christians who lost their lives at the hands of armed Fulani. But Sunday defended himself and prevailed over his attacker, who would later succumb to his injuries. For the cr...

Christians today are alarmed by the rising pressures around them. So much of the growing hostility seems alien, angry and novel. But the truth is, the Church has encountered pressures since it was born. None of this is new. To help us gain our bearings, Professor Louis Markos joins the Christian Emergency Podcast. Professor Markos teaches at the Texas Christian University and is the author of 25 b...

Biblical ministry in blue, liberal cities pose many challenges. Pastor Chase Davis is familiar with them, having helped plant a church in Boulder, Colorado. Creeping persecution and open hostility have marked his church’s recent experience. You may recognize the same cultural collapse advancing in your own backyard. If so, this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast has much for you to learn f...

The situation in Syria is likely worse than you know. Over the last week, jihadist militants have savagely attacked religious minorities, eliminating thousands of civilians in just a matter of days. Women, children, entire families – were dispatched in their homes and in the streets. Many of the bodies have been dumped into mass graves. Thevideos and photos capturing these scenes in Syria are ghou...

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 assault on religious liberty within the U.S. military has been going on for decades. But things cratered to surprisinglevels in recent years. Christians in the U.S. military have endured much. Biblical standards have been jettisoned. Anti-Christian values have been embraced by leadership ranks, often with the fervor of social activists. Many service members have felt pressured to conceal their...

South Africa has been in the news lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Violence in the country has reached feverish levels. Racist laws and policies target Afrikaners and farmers, even as they’re being murdered at alarming rates. Many of these people who are being targeted and harmed are biblical Christians. Yet few know much about their plight, and far too few have raised their voice on their b...

Why do Christians – particularly Christian leaders – appear at times to relate to cultural norms more than biblicalstandards? How can believers make sense of what they’re hearing from Christian elites when the message seems off? Dr. John West joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to answer these and other related questions. Dr. John West is the vice president for the Discovery Institute and the au...

Northern Nigeria today is arguably the most dangerous place for Christians today. Thousands of believers have been eliminated, maimed and displaced by Islamists for years. Many of those attacks came from the Fulani, a large Muslim-majority tribe. The Fulani pose a serious risk for indigenousChristians living in northern Nigeria. Amazingly, God is moving among the Fulani. One young man – Musa Bello...

Cross-cultural missions is an exciting calling. But Christians may be surprised to learn there are real problems in the missions community. The woke theology many believers have recently discovered in their midst is not limited to our home countries. In fact, woke theology has wormed its way into other countries through western missionaries. Missionaries getting ready to launch into the field may...

Many Christians today fear their faith may one day cost them their job. They are not sure what to do.  Should they keep their faith secret? Simply go along to get along? What would it be like if they actually got fired for following Christ? Dr. Aaron Edwards knows a thing or two about getting fired for faithful stands. Believe it or not, he was recently fired as a Christian teacher from a Christia...

The Church today – in the West and the East – faces many challenges, yet is called to a momentous mission – namely, the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As challenges mount for the Church, carrying out our mission proves difficult. Not only that, some of those tasked with leading the Church have proven soft or ill-prepared. The need for courageous spiritual leadership in today’s Church...

Many Christians around the West are perplexed by the times they are living in. Things at work, at school, on their streets – they’re just not the same as what they grew up with. Spiritually things are downgraded. The same holds true for the culture in general, which is now hostile to the Christian faith and biblical morals. So much of this is new and alien. Many Christians have no clue how they sh...

If you are a Christian and do not know the name Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, it is high time you change that. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was a Russian Christian, author and survivor of the Soviet Union’s labor camps. He shocked the world through his writings, which exposed the horrors of the Communist camps. His works eviscerated lies and encouraged people to confront evil themselves. Solzhenitsyn’s voice...

Africa remains important for the Church. In the coming generations, the continent will be home for a huge swath of the world’s population. And while there are many challenges facing Africa, including poverty, militant Islam and instability – there are also many exciting things taking place. Karen Elliott of the Rafiki Foundation joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to share about some of those ex...

For years, the Perspectives Course has been a go-to training option for Christians eager to learn about cross-cultural missions. Thousands have been blessed by the insight delivered through the course and its training text, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. Pastors, missions committees, future missionaries and even regular Christians hoping to learn more about God’s heart for the peopl...

The Christians of Syria face uncertain days. In just two weeks, the Syrian government collapsed. In its place, a new collection of rulers are assuming control and implementing Sharia law. What is going on in Syria? Why should Christians around the world monitor their situation and speak up for them? Andy Coleman, the host of the Christian Emergency Podcast, provides a quick primer on recent develo...