117. Armenian Christians Persecuted by the Armenian Government? with Joel Veldkamp
Something is rotten in the state of Armenia. Many know aboutthe Armenian Genocide from the early 20th Century. Few realize that the same threats continue to loom over Armenian Christians still. In recent years, Azerbaijan ethnically cleansed over 100,000 Armenians from their ethnic homeland in Nagorno-Karabakh. Is there a pattern between these actions from the last century and today?And why are there several Armenian archbishops sitting injail right now – in Armenia? Would the Armenian government really attack the Armenian Christian Church? Joining Andy to address these and other issues is Joel Veldkamp. Joel serves with Christian Solidarity International (CSI) and provides shocking insights into the sobering situation in Armenia. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positiverating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, seethe following:Christian Solidarity International (CSI) Website : https://csi-usa.org/ Link for sending a letter on behalf of Suleiman Khalil: https://www.csi-int.org/campaigns/suleiman-khalil/In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians FacingUnusual Times, by Andy Coleman (Book):https://www.amazon.com/Days-Darkness-Ordinary-Christians-Unusual/dp/1636985734 Christian Emergency Alliance (Website):https://www.christianemergency.com/Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X):https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):https://www.facebook.com/christianemergencyChristian Emergency Alliance (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of theChristian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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In Days of Darkness: 5 Tips for Christians Preparing for Tougher Times (Encore)
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 should respond. What can they do themselves? And what can they say or do to help their kids? Frustration is growing, along with anxiety, fear and anger.How can Christians prepare to stand – and help the Church stand – in days of darkness? How can believers brace themselves for trials, and maybe even open persecution, in the days ahead.To help answer these questions, Andy Coleman sharesfive tips that ordinary Christians can use today to strengthen themselves spiritually for pressures tomorrow. These five tips borrow from his experiences working with persecuted Christians in some of the most difficult countries on earth. Inthose lands, the persecution climate is mature, but in many way similar to the milder but growing pressures in the West.These insights are drawn from a book authoredby Andy Coleman and published earlier this year. In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Times is a book focused on helping believers prepare themselves, their families and their churches for tougher times.You can order copies of In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Times at Barnes andNoble, Walmart, Target or wherever you find your favorite books.If you found this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by its insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Times (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Days-Darkness-Ordinary-Christians-Unusual/dp/1636985734 Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook)Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram)The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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114. How to Stop the Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The attempted genocide of Christians in Nigeria’s central and northern regions has gone of for too long. Thousands havebeen killed, maimed and displaced. Yet few observers on the international stage take notice. Those that do fear that the situation is hopeless. Some shrug their shoulders and resign themselves that this must be the fate of Nigeria’s Christians.But the Christians of northern and central Nigeria are not doomed. Their fate is not doomed. The evil that ensnares these men, women and children can actually be stopped – and possibly far easier than most imagine.On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy shares fresh insight from the field in Nigeria. Although heconcedes the situation is serious, he also points out that there is ample reason for hope in Nigeria!Until now, killing Christians in Nigeria has come with zero consequences. Those who carry out the attacks face no repercussions. They are often not engaged by security forces. They are rarely if ever arrested, and if they are, they are “rehabilitated” or outright released. Those who finance, radicalize and arm the militants carry out their efforts with little interference. Andy briefly charts out how, should this situation be altered, things could change and change swiftly. Armed with theseinsights, you can lend your own voice to champion the Christians of Nigeria. You can become a conduit for clarity, whereas those responsible for this chaos wish to breed confusion. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following:Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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116. Anti-Christian Strategies in Nigeria, the World and Your Own Hometown, with Larry Taunton
Violent Islamist campaigns have targeted Christians in Nigeria for decades. The violence is neither accidental nor trivial. It is strategic and organized. Similar patterns are playing out across Europe, America and very likely your own hometown.Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to connect these dots is Larry Alex Taunton. The acclaimed apologist, journalistand commentator has studied these developments for years and his insights are invaluable. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following:Fixed Point Foundation: https://www.larryalextaunton.com/debates-2/Ideas Have Consequence (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-have-consequences-with-larry-alex-taunton/id1614308509Larry Taunton (Website): https://join.larrytaunton.com/ Larry Taunton (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@IdeasHaveConsequencesLarry Taunton (Twitter / X): https://x.com/LarryTaunton In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Times, by Andy Coleman (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Days-Darkness-Ordinary-Christians-Unusual/dp/1636985734Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, with Dr. John West (Encore)
Why do Christians – particularly Christian leaders – appear at times to relate to cultural norms more than biblical standards? 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 author of several books. What John reveals is both insightful and alarming. Stockholm Syndrome Christianity has set in for many. What exactly is that? Listen in to this episode and find out.If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: BookFree Resources from Dr. John West: LinkChristian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X)Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook)Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram)The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria