Season 1 Episode 6 - Trouble on the Way Pt. 1
Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life
While most Christians living in the West have heard about fellow believers around the world suffering for their faith in Jesus, the plight of the persecuted church can often be far removed from one’s daily life. Floyd Brobbel, CEO for The Voic…
Season 6: Episode 20: Somalia: How Christian Media Is Transforming Lives! (encore)
Ranking second on the 2026 World Watch List, Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for followers of Jesus. Public Christian worship is forbidden; conversion from Islam is illegal; and the militant terrorist group, Al-Shabaab, continues its violent campaign to eliminate Ch…
Season 6: Episode 21: DR of the Congo: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists
Islamic militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claim to have killed more than 80 Christians during several recent armed assaults in the northeastern region of the country. The deadliest incident is believed to have claimed the lives of an estimated 60 believers, whom the attackers referr…
Season 6: Episode 22: India: Why Is Christian Persecution Increasing?
Over the past decade, Christians in India have faced a disturbing rise in persecution. Throughout this time, churches were demolished, worship gatherings violently disrupted, crosses in graveyards vandalized, and Bibles confiscated and burned. Pastors have been falsely accused of forcing Hindus to …
Season 6: Episode 23: Pakistan: Multiple Cases Involving False Blasphemy Allegations against Christians
In Pakistan, the punishment for a blasphemy conviction is the death penalty. While no one has yet been executed under these laws, many allegations frequently result in lengthy legal battles, prolonged imprisonment, and significant other hardships for the accused and their families. False allegation…
Season 6: Episode 6: Episode 24: Nigeria: At Least 25 Killed in Latest Militant Attacks
At least 25 Christians were killed during recent attacks on two villages in Plateau State, Nigeria. Among the victims were nine members of the same Christian family, including a two-month-old infant. Reports indicate that the family may have been specifically targeted by Islamic militants due to th…
Season 7: Episode 1: The Vision and Mission of VOMC: An Interview with CEO Floyd Brobbel
Voice of the Martyrs Canada continues the legacy of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand by raising awareness of the challenges faced by persecuted Christians around the world. While many believers in Canada and other Western nations may assume that financial support is the greatest need, persecuted Christians…
Season 7: Episode 2: The Rise of Persecution and the Resilience of the Church
More than 388 million Christians around the world face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus. According to extensive research by Open Doors, that’s one in seven Christians globally.
On this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by David Witt,…
Season 7: Episode 3: Iran: Dozens of Christians Killed, Hundreds Detained Amid Intensifying Crackdown
A growing crackdown on Christians in Iran has reportedly led to the deaths of at least 33 believers, including church leaders, and the detention of more than 130 other followers of Jesus in recent months. According to Iran Alive Ministries, a Texas-based organization supporting underground house ch…
Season 7: Episode 4: China: Pastor and Church Members Detained, Underground Church Raided
The persecution of Christians in China is the most severe it’s been in more than four decades. That’s the assessment of Dr. Bob Fu of ChinaAid, an organization dedicated to promoting religious freedom, advancing the rule of law, and exposing human rights abuses in China.
In this episode of Closer …
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