Episodios

  • Prisoners to Pray for & A Miraculous Release!
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode, Chris and Jared share about our One With Them campaign, focused on Christian captives and including how you can get involved. They also share about some recent arrests of believers in Iran and a miraculous story of a believer being released from prison.

    You can find all the information you need about One With Them, including the church resource toolkit, the challenge, and the live event, at www.onewiththem.ca.

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 m
  • Coordinated Attacks Across Nigeria Leave Over 100 Dead
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode, Andrew and Jared share about a series of coordinated attacks across Nigeria, targeting Christians. Please join us in prayer for these dear brothers and sisters of ours that are surrounded by violence and grief.

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    11 m
  • China's New Restrictions on Missionary Work and What that Means for the Church
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, Andrew, Jared and Chris share about new restrictions enforced by the Chinese government that will make sharing the gospel even harder. They'll give an inside look as to how this can impact our brothers and sisters in China, share how we can pray for them, and how we and the global church can hold onto hope.

    If you are interested in hosting Open Doors Canada, please get in touch with us at odcevents@odcan.org!

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 m
  • Palm Sunday Church Attack & Easter Around the World
    Apr 18 2025

    Happy Easter from the team at Open Doors Canada! In this episode, Jared and Chris share about the wide range of answers to the question: what is Easter like for the persecuted church? They also share about a devastating attack on a church in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, which leads us to remember to pray for the protection of the global church on Easter weekend. Please join us in prayer.

    If you are interested in volunteering with Open Doors Canada, please get in touch with us! https://www.opendoorscanada.org/volunteer/

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 m
  • How to Pray for the Myanmar Earthquakes
    Apr 11 2025

    We're back after a short break from the podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Chris share about our brand new tour, the Church With No Home tour, and what it was like at our very first stop in Montreal, Quebec. Then, Andrew shares about what's been happening in Myanmar following the recent earthquakes and how we can be standing with our brothers and sisters in prayer.

    We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events! Learn more at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/events/

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    20 m
  • What's New on the 2025 World Watch List
    Jan 23 2025

    The 2025 World Watch List is now out. In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share about some new stats and countries on the list, and how you can be praying for them. The World Watch List is your prayer guide for the persecuted church, so make sure to and you can learn more by watching our official release event on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQjwvMK7ErY.

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 m
  • The Joy of Christmas for a Young Girl in Bangladesh
    Dec 24 2024

    In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the difference that Christmas makes for Rumana* in Bangladesh. Her everyday life is impacted by persecution for her faith, but Christmas is a time of hope and joy.

    Merry Christmas from the Open Doors Canada team and see you in 2025!

    Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

    *Names changed for security purposes.

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    10 m
  • What Our New Teammate Is Learning About the Persecuted Church
    Nov 21 2024

    In this episode, Andrew introduces our newest team member at ODC, Chris! Andrew and Chris talk about what it's like learning about the persecuted church. They mention the story of Helen Berhane from Eritrea, which you can watch on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nalKPb7g5DU

    Download a copy of the 2024 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

    *Names changed for security purposes.

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    24 m