Christian Emergency Podcast

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 Dre...

On October 18, 2021, Canadian police arrested Pastor Tobias Tissen as he was leaving a small family gathering. Several pastors have been arrested over the last year in Canada. Pastor Tissen was only the latest. What is going on in Canada? How can the global church support these pastors, their families and their congregations? What do Christians everywhere need to consider spiritually as pressures...

Are local churches unknowingly supporting spiritual compromise on the mission field? What would that look like? And how could you, your pastor or missions committee recognize if problems existed? James Cha, of the Crescent Project and I43 ministries, returns to the Christian Emergency Podcast to help answer these questions. Rooted in his experience as a missionary in Central Asia, James shares abo...

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, joins Andy on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. Listen as he shares nearly forgotten tales of incredible faith and sacrifice.  Bu...

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...

Christians around the world have much to learn from one another. On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, we look at recent developments in three different regions. First we train our eyes on America. There, in Portland, Oregon, Antifa militants violently attacked and silenced an outdoor prayer and worship gathering. In Northern Nigeria, we discover alarming – and astonishing – details...

Afghanistan is on the brink. The Taliban is reclaiming vast swaths of territory inside the country. Cities and villages fall to the Islamic militants, and multiple border crossings are under their control. You may have seen headlines covering these developments, and how world leaders are concerned about regional stability. But what does all of this mean for Afghanistan’s growing body of Christian...

Critical Race Theory is sweeping through many nations and even the Church. This has caught many Christians flat-footed and grasping for answers. Help and context is needed. Meet Monique Duson. A Christian, she embraced CRT for two decades. Eventually she started to recognize that CRT deviated from and even contradicted biblical Christianity. A season of struggle ensued where she challenged her par...

Pastor Tim Stephens of Canada has already been jailed once. And now his wife and children have had to see him arrested a second time. This may well be the first time a Canadian pastor has ever – in all of history – been arrested for holding an underground church gathering. Local authorities already confiscated his church building. So the congregants worshipped elsewhere. But on June 6, 2021, the g...

Digital security is an important consideration for Christian missionaries working in closed and hostile countries.  Their actions are closely monitored. Unwise decisions can lead to serious consequences for them, or as is more often the case, the indigenous people they minister to. “Dan” joins this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast to shed light on this important topic. Trained in cy...

Nini’s Deli was a landmark restaurant of Chicago – arguably the best in the city. But when the “Summer of Love” arrived in 2020, Black Lives Matter activists made it clear that local businesses had to support their cause – or else. Juan Riesco helped run Nini’s Deli, along with his family. He faced these demands and a growing chorus of social media intimidation. Grounded in his Christian faith, he...

As the two young pastors were being arrested, their congregation broke out into song, praising God with the hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God.” This scene played out on April 11, 2021 just outside Helsinki, Finland. The pastors, Tommi Matikka and Tuomas Toppila, knew they could one day find themselves in trouble due to their faith. But they were still surprised to see authorities shut down their...

In April 2021, a video out of Canada emerged showing a pastor defiantly ejecting police from his church. The video went viral. Pastor Artur Pawlowski was not going to let local authorities intimidate and harass his congregants, especially during Holy Week worship services. The wolves had moved in on a flock guarded by a shepherd, and the shepherd growled back. Pastor Pawlowski knows a thing or two...

It’s only natural for some believers to conclude that it’s time to throw in the towel. They see spiritual darkness saturating the culture around them and things are grim. Maybe it’s head-for-the-hills time. But is that our calling as Christians? If it’s not time for us to retreat, how are we to respond? On this episode, Andy discusses how believers can counter the flight impulse by keeping their e...

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 today’s 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 opportunities. These...

Christians today need to be ready to stand up for biblical Truth, even when it’s not popular. But what does a Christian do when that faithfulness ignites a reaction so fierce, that some call from them to be fired? Dr. Christina Crenshaw, a professor at Baylor University, recently went through precisely such a trial. Perhaps you saw the headlines. A student-led rage mob not only slandered her but d...

These are disorienting times for many Christians. New concepts and terminology have appeared on the scene, along with inflamed racial tensions. What is behind this? How are Christians to process these racially charged developments and navigate a bristling culture? Samuel Sey, a Canadian believer, writer and pro-life champion, joins us on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast to help answ...

The Equality Act, which is legislation advancing in the United States, has a pleasant sounding title to it. But if Christians peak past the clever branding, they will discover a bill that openly assaults their faith and liberties. Tune in this week as we introduce the Equality Act, and helpful context to better appreciate what is at stake.  The stakes are indeed high and the potential challen...

Suffering is a reality all Christians are called to. That’s true whether you are a believer in Baghdad, Beijing or Boston. But too often we as Christians are poorly prepared for suffering. We haven’t given this important topic enough thought. As a result, when hardships hit we can easily be blindsided. On this episode, pastor and author Chris Wall joins us to help sharpen our biblical understandin...

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 week’s 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 on...

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...

Confused by the rising hostility around you? Surprised by the darkening culture you face? For biblical Christians at the start of 2021, the world looks increasingly strange, alien – even unknown. How are Christians to find their bearings and navigate the unknown? “Joe” joins Andy for this week’s episode, to share some thoughts from his own personal journey. Learn how Joe stepped out of his Midwest...

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...

Afghanistan is one of the harshest countries on earth for Christians. Yet in that nation, some Afghans have counted the cost and chosen to follow Jesus Christ. “Luke” is one of those believers. In fact, since coming to faith many years ago, he has become a respected leader among Afghanistan’s house church movement. On this week’s Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy Coleman speaks with Luke about his...