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  • Season 7: Episode 3: Iran: Dozens of Christians Killed, Hundreds Detained Amid Intensifying Crackdown

    Season 7: Episode 3: Iran: Dozens of Christians Killed, Hundreds Detained Amid Intensifying Crackdown
    2026/10/02
    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 churches, Iranian authorities have also banned religious broadcasts and criminalized listening to Christian programming. On this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman speaks with Shah Ahmadi, an evangelist, pastor and Director of Strategic Alliances for Iran Alive Ministries. As a former Muslim who lived under Iran’s repressive regime for 22 years, Shah shares firsthand insights into the challenges facing Christians in his homeland and explains how God continues to work powerfully amid increasing persecution. Length: 45 minutes Episode Notes To Watch the Interview with Shah Ahmadi https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-ir-2026-10-02.htm Iran Alive Ministries: www.iranalive.org Mohammad Nikbakht Article https://articleeighteen.com/news/23834/ Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com
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    45 分
  • Season 7: Episode 2: The Rise of Persecution and the Resilience of the Church

    Season 7: Episode 2: The Rise of Persecution and the Resilience of the Church
    2026/09/18
    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, the CEO of Spirit of Martyrdom, an organization that supports national Christian leaders and believers living in high-risk, hostile and restricted regions, including India and Mexico. Length: 40:30 Episode Notes To watch the interview with David Witt https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-2026-09-15.htm Spirit of Martyrdom: https://spiritofmartyrdom.com To purchase David Witt’s books, visit: https://sombookstore.com Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com
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    41 分
  • Season 7: Episode 1: The Vision and Mission of VOMC: An Interview with CEO Floyd Brobbel

    Season 7: Episode 1: The Vision and Mission of VOMC: An Interview with CEO Floyd Brobbel
    2026/09/04
    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 often ask for something more: for their stories to be told, their voices to be heard, their prayer requests to be shared, and governments to advocate on their behalf. One of VOMC’s core values is serving the persecuted church according to the expressed needs and wishes of our Christian brothers and sisters. In this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by CEO Floyd Brobbel to discuss how the ministry is strengthening and supporting persecuted believers around the world. Floyd also shares why VOMC recently updated its Vision Statement and what this renewed direction means for the future of the ministry. Length: 39:45 Episode Notes To Watch the Interview with Floyd Brobbel https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-vomc-2026-09-03.htm VOMC’s Vision Statement: “One church, united in suffering; one voice, strengthened in fellowship; one hope, rooted in Christ.” To subscribe to VOMC’s free monthly magazine or receive our weekly Persecution & Prayer Alert emails, visit www.vomcanada.com/subscribe.
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    40 分
  • Season 6: Episode 6: Episode 24: Nigeria: At Least 25 Killed in Latest Militant Attacks

    Season 6: Episode 6: Episode 24: Nigeria: At Least 25 Killed in Latest Militant Attacks
    2026/08/07
    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 their connection with Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo, a Christian leader who has publicly condemned the ongoing violence against followers of Jesus in Nigeria. On this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by Mark Lipdo, who serves as the founder and CEO of Stefanos Foundation in Jos, Plateau State. For more than 20 years, the ministry has faithfully served hundreds of thousands of Nigerians affected by violence, providing practical support to Christians facing persecution, displacement and devastating loss. During the interview, Mark shares insights into the challenges confronting vulnerable Christian communities and explains how believers continue to find strength and hope amid ongoing attacks. Length: 43 minutes Episode Notes To watch the interview with Mark Lipdo www.vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-ng-2026-08-06.htm To learn more about Stefanos Foundation, visit: www.stefanosng.org www.facebook.com/Stefanosfoundation Read a recently published security report from Stefanos Foundation: https://therisinghope.substack.com/ Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com Be inspired by Pastor Gideon Dewal’s story of forgiveness: https://www.vomcanada.com/ng-videos/video/ng-gideon-tragedy-forgiveness.htm
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    43 分
  • Season 6: Episode 23: Pakistan: Multiple Cases Involving False Blasphemy Allegations against Christians

    Season 6: Episode 23: Pakistan: Multiple Cases Involving False Blasphemy Allegations against Christians
    2026/08/01
    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 allegations have led to riots and Christians being killed. Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman is joined by Rev. Salim Arthur, who knows firsthand what can happen when false blasphemy allegations are made. Rev. Arthur was arrested, imprisoned, tortured and nearly lost his life, and his family had to go into hiding in Pakistan after a Muslim teenage girl came to Christ. He is the founder and president of ASRA International Ministries, which serves persecuted Christians, refugees, and vulnerable communities. Rev. Salim is also a pastor of the South Asian Bible Church in Brampton, Ontario and the author of the book “Saved to Serve” Length: 58 minutes Episode Notes To watch the interview with Salim Arthur https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-pk-2026-07-31.htm South Asian Bible Church and Asylum Seekers Resettlement Advocacy https://www.asraministries.com To Order Saved to Serve by Salim Arthur Saved to Serve: A Memoir: Salim Arthur: 9798385059201 - Christianbook.com The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com Jaranwala Persecution https://www.vomcanada.com/video/pk-2025-03-21.htm
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    58 分
  • Season 6: Episode 22: India: Why Is Christian Persecution Increasing?

    Season 6: Episode 22: India: Why Is Christian Persecution Increasing?
    2026/07/09
    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 convert to Christianity, resulting in the physical assaults and imprisonment of these Christian leaders. In 2015, there were 177 reported incidents of persecution. By 2024, that number had surged to 834, with many more cases likely going undocumented. In this episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, human rights advocate Tehmina Arora, the founding trustee of Alliance Defending Freedom India, joins host Greg Musselman to discuss this alarming trend. They explore how anti-conversion laws are being misused to target followers of Jesus, the broader implications for religious freedom, and the heartbreaking issue of forced marriages in both India and Pakistan. Length: 36 Minutes To view the interview https://vomcanada.com/in-videos/video/in-2025-09-11.htm Episode Notes Alliance Defending Freedom International www.adfinternational.org/ Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com Persecution and Prayer Alert https://store.vomcanada.org/subscribe#q40771
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    36 分
  • Season 6: Episode 21: DR of the Congo: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists

    Season 6: Episode 21: DR of the Congo: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists
    2026/06/26
    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 referred to as "Christian combatants." The Islamic State Central Africa Province claims to have killed nearly 1,000 Christians in northeastern DRC since December 2024. Dr. David Kasali serves as the founder of the Congo Initiative, a Christ-centred educational institution that seeks to bring spiritual transformation to the country. He joins Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman to discuss the recent violent attacks on followers of Jesus in the DRC, the many other challenges facing the nation’s believers in the northeast of the country. Length 43 minutes Episode Notes To view the interview with Dr. David Kasali https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-cd-2026-06-25.htm Congo Initiative: https://congoinitiative.org Pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo: https://www.vomcanada.com/drc.htm The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com
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    43 分
  • Season 6: Episode 20: Somalia: How Christian Media Is Transforming Lives! (encore)

    Season 6: Episode 20: Somalia: How Christian Media Is Transforming Lives! (encore)
    2026/06/14
    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 Christianity – openly executing anyone suspected of having faith in Jesus. In the midst of this intense persecution, God is powerfully at work. Through the ministry of Somalia Christian TV, countless Somalis are hearing the Gospel, and thereby encountering Jesus for the first time. The media ministry, led by former Somali Muslims Shino and Shania Gabo, is reaching deep into Somali communities with the hope, truth and life-changing message of God’s salvation through Christ. During this episode of Closer to the Fire, podcast host Greg Musselman is joined by Shino and Shania who will be sharing their remarkable testimonies. In addition to revealing the tremendous impact that this couple’s growing media outreach is having on so many lives in Somalia, the interview will also address the real dangers they continue to face because of their courageous faith. Length: 58:30 Episode Notes To watch the interview with the Gabo’s https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-so-2025-02-04.htm Somalia Christian TV: https://somalichristiantv.org Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List: https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/ Learn more about persecution in Somalia: https://www.vomcanada.com/somalia.htm
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