Laos - Passing Tests of Faith
Pastor Mele was detained in Laos after police found copies of God’s Word. Now, police attend his church services every week, looking for reasons to detain him or close the church. “As a human,” he says, “I have fear. But I trust the Lord to protect me and guide me.” Listen to Todd Nettleton interview Pastor Mele on this episode of VOM Radio.
Persecuted Christians - Grateful Their Story Is Told
What sustains you in the trials of your life? A pastor in Burma along with his wife were arrested for their faith and imprisoned. The pastor was arrested seven times! Yet, God's Word sustained them throughout. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Floyd Brobbel, CEO of VOM Canada about his recent meeting with this pastor and how the church is still growing in hostile and restricted nations despite persecution.
Overcoming Fear in the Middle East - Lord, Don't Let Them See Me Shake
There are times when we fear in life. Brother James acknowledges that there are times when fear rises up in him but says as Christians, we must not let fear drown out the call God has placed on us. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews James on his time in the Middle East and how God answered prayers at just the right time.
Libya - We Wanted Our Lives to Glorify Jesus
How would you respond on live TV a few days after your husband was martyred in Libya for his faith? Anita Smith spoke on CNN and CBS This Morning forgiving those who killed her husband - even speaking in Arabic on live TV to Libya. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Anita and hear how God was faithful despite her husband's death.
China - House Church Pastor Says Church Still Growing
Highly restrictive religious laws. Surveillance cameras lurking around every corner. Police knocking on doors and raiding church gatherings. These are a few among the many challenges our persecuted family in China face each week. Yet the church in China is still growing! Brother Enfu, pastor of an unregistered church, shares with Todd Nettleton on VOM Radio this week the excitement of a growing Body of Christ and the challenges of leading an illegal church congregation.
India - For Persecuted Christians, Imprisonment is Opportunity
Christians in India face harassment, physical assault and arrest from radical Hindus who believe all Indians should be Hindu. Multiple Indian states have passed anti-conversion laws which make it a crime to tell a Hindu about Jesus’ love. This week on VOM Radio with Todd Nettleton, Brother Raj, a ministry leader from India, shares his own experience with Christian persecution, including friends that turned their backs on him after he came to faith and repeated encounters with Indian police.
Iran - From Burning Churches To Burning With Holy Spirit Fire
The first time he went to a Christian church, during the time of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Mansour Khajehpour was a teenager. He went only to determine the best way to burn down the church building. Listen to this episode of VOM Radio as Todd Nettleton interviews Mansour who shares how three older missionaries made an impact on his life for the Lord and how he became involved—through his future wife, Nahid, who is now the Executive Director—in the Iranian Bible Society.
Central Africa - Standing Up For Jesus
Islamist jihadists are moving southward across the continent of Africa. Their goal: the eradication Christianity. Would you stand up for Jesus amidst the persecution? Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Aaron Miller, Vice President of International Ministries at The Voice of the Martyrs, who recounts his time among persecuted believers during his recent trip.
AWANA - Reaching Kids for Christ Across the World
Awana has been discipling children for more than 70 years. Today Awana is active in more than 130 countries—including places where Christian persecution is common—helping 5.6 million children to know Jesus as Savior, belong to a church that supports them and become all that God wants them to be. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Steve Cahoon on this episode of VOM Radio.
Martyrs' Sons - I Found Out What Healing Actually Feels Like
Would your faith in God falter if your parents were martyred on the mission field? Saul and Ezra talk about renewing their faith, accepting God’s plan and even going to minister in the very place in Uganda where their parents were killed—and seeing the legacy Warren and Donna left even in their short time of missionary service. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews them on this episode of VOM Radio.