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In 2015, Petr Jasek traveled to Khartoum, Sudan, to evaluate how The Voice of the Martyrs—a ministry Petr has served since 2002—could help & encourage persecuted Sudanese Christians. Petr was arrested at the airport before departure, charged with espionage & sentenced to life in prison before the Czech government negotiated his release. Petr’s story of imprisonment—and ministry—is told in a brand new book, Imprisoned with ISIS: Faith in the Face of Evil. You’ll receive a copy free when you don

Brother Jeremy, VOM’s deputy regional director for Africa, helps oversee VOM projects to serve persecuted Christians on the African continent. Jeremy will tell how Covid-19 is affecting Africa & how VOM workers continue serving persecuted Christians in spite of coronavirus. Jeremy will update on Nigeria, including the amazing testimony of kidnapped Pastor Lawan Andimi—who turned his “proof of life” video into a testimony for Christ. Jeremy will discuss Boko Haram in northern Cameroon and equip us

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, many deal with fear & discouragement. Andrew Brunson knows those feelings. After 20+ years as gospel workers in Turkey, Pastor Andrew and Norine Brunson were accused of plotting with terrorist groups to overthrow the government of President Erdoğan. Norine was released, but Andrew spent 2 years in prison. Listen to how God sustained them through intense testing, including brokenness Andrew felt & Norine's scripts to help him stand against fear, depression & hopelessness.

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Modi and his Hindu-nationalist government put India on 21-day lockdown. Every Indian is impacted—Christian, Muslim & Hindu, high caste & low caste, rich & poor. “Brother Bennie” is in contact with gospel workers all over India. He'll tell what life is like right now for everyone in India, especially Christian brothers & sisters facing both persecution and pandemic. In spite of oppression and fear of Covid-19, Indian Christians are sharing the love of C

Ebrahim Firouzi, a persecuted Christian convert from Islam, was first arrested in 2011. Speaking from exile in Iran , Ebrahim shares his testimony and God’s faithfulness during his time in prison. Multiple times, Ebrahim was given opportunity to renounce Christ and go free; each time he refused. This interview was done in Farsi by Joseph Hovsepian, the son of martyred Iranian church leader Haik Hovsepian. Thank you to our friends at Hovsepian Ministries for allowing VOM Radio to share Ebrahim’s testim

Right now Muslims are fasting during daylight hours in an effort to earn Allah’s favor and approval. Ramadan is a strategic time for us, as Christians, to pray for Muslims to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Son of God. This week we’ll hear from people working in Muslim nations & among Muslim people. They’ll explain what Ramadan means to Muslims & share specific ways Christians can pray, then lead in prayer. Make a commitment to pray for Muslims to meet Jesus Christ throughout the month of Ra

Steve & Debbie Wolcott have served for decades as missionaries in Africa, seeking to share the gospel & strengthen the church in Congo, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and other nations. The Wolcotts have gone to dangerous places to serve the church; listen to how they think about risk-taking. Perhaps you or people you know are sensing God’s call to serve Him in missions. Steve and Debbie, experienced missionaries, are uniquely qualified to advise and encourage on that journey.

Steve and Debbie Wolcott are missionaries in Africa, seeking to share the gospel and strengthen the church in Congo, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and other nations. Debbie will talk about her specific ministry helping victims recover from the wounds of trauma using Godly, Biblical principles. Steve will also give context to the spread of Islam on the African continent. Steve and Debbie will help you pray not only for their work but for other missionaries you know and support.

In the last 18 months Burkina Faso has seen repeated jihadi attacks on churches, pastors and other Christian targets. Sean Paton, VOM’s Africa leader, explains the increase of persecution in Burkina Faso and the rise of groups linked with Al Qaeda, ISIS and other Islamist factions. He’ll describe how VOM monitors persecution and makes decisions to ramp up our work. Sean will tell stories of courageous believers in Burkina Faso, including one pastor abducted & executed after he refused to renounce Chri

VOM’s President, Cole Richards, talks about communism: how is this old philosophy is motivating new persecution of Christians? Why is communism so directly opposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ? China's President, Xi Jinping, and his government are taking steps to bring every aspect of Christian worship under Communist Party control. Richards will also share how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting VOM’s work, and how Christians can respond. Download special report about communism at www.VOMRadio.net

What does the recent peace deal between the US government and the Taliban mean for persecuted Christians in Afghanistan? Author John Weaver helps answer that question and helps us pray for Afghanistan and our spiritual family there. How are Muslims hearing the gospel? What does “church” look like? How much access do Afghans have to Bibles? The church in Afghanistan has grown rapidly in recent years, the result of seeds planted over many decades by missionaries and the prayers of millions of Christians

“Brother Bayram” is back to finish the conversation we began last week. Listen to the stories of people in Turkey Bayram has seen leave Islam and embrace Jesus Christ, the Son of God—and the persecution they’ve endured for making that decision. What are the truths that draw them? What are the misunderstandings of the gospel Christians can address with Muslims? How do new Christians in Turkey think about telling family members that they are following Christ? Finally, Bayram will equip us to pray for

“Brother Bayram” came to the US for further education. A Christian woman gave him a New Testament. He began to read, a path that would lead him to Jesus Christ as Savior and Son of God. Persecution came quickly as his devout Muslim wife divorced him and won’t allow him to see their daughter. His brother committed Bayram to a psychiatric hospital—thinking one who left Islam must be crazy. Bayram’s Christian faith has grown stronger in spite of persecution. He's seen God work in his life and in Tu

In India, resistance to the gospel and missionary activity is organized. Hindu nationalists are watching for evangelism—and ready to persecute Christians. Aaron Miller oversees VOM’s work in South Asia. He met with church leaders from all over India, evaluating the current Christian persecution. He brings us a timely report as President Donald Trump just met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi—whose background is in the Hindu-nationalist RSS movement that is one of the main persecutors of Christians.

Aaron Miller leads VOM’s international work in Latin America. He just returned from visiting Christians living and ministering in the “red zones” of Colombia—places where paramilitary groups and Marxist guerillas battle for control and brutally persecute Christians. He met Alex, the subject of a VOM video for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Hear why gospel workers would rather not be called pastor & how an Action Bible inspired a young woman to resist the call to take u