Open Doors Canada Podcast
Connecting the Canadian church with persecuted Christians worldwide
Episodes
In honour of the 70th anniversary of Open Doors, this is part two of a special two-part interview with long-time Open Doors worker Paul Estabrooks. In this episode, we’ll hear about how the ministry of Open Doors expanded from Bible smuggling to the multifaceted work of today and one of many incredible stories that shows why we do what we do.
You can hear our interview with Paul from...
In honour of the 70th anniversary of Open Doors, this is part two of a special two-part interview with long-time Open Doors worker Paul Estabrooks. In this episode, we’ll hear about how Paul got involved with Open Doors, what Brother Andrew was really like, and about the circumstances that brought on Project Pearl, one of the largest projects in Open Doors history.
You can hear our interview with Paul from 2021 for...
In this episode, Andrew and Chris share about some prisoners from Iran and why the situation is so severe for them. They also give an insight into the prayer life at Open Doors Canada's office and our core value of prayer.
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at either 7pm ET or 7pm PT as we pray for the latest requests from the persecuted church: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/prayer-signup/
In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette give an update on a missing couple that we shared about during our One With Them event and share about a bombing in Syria. We ask that you join us in prayer for our brothers and sisters after these incidents.
You can view the full One With Them event at https://www.youtube.com/live/TrC_fg3mH48?feature=shared and you can still do the One With Them challenge at https://www.onewiththem.ca/challeng...
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.
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/worldwatchlis...
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!
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.
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 mo...
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:...
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 http...
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/
In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share about their experiences visiting the persecuted church! If you are interested in travel, reach out to us at travel@odcan.org!
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
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In this episode, Jared and Nicolette each share a story from the persecuted church that has resonated with them. Let us know how these stories resonate with you too!
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
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In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette share the stories of three different secret believers and talk about what that really means. Join us in prayer for these brothers and sisters.
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
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Today is One With Them Sunday! In this episode, Nicolette and Jared share about Christians that face captivity for their faith, what that means, a few stories, and how you can get involved!
Make sure you check out our resources for One With Them at https://onewiththem.ca/
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:...
In this episode, Jared and Nicolette share what the Open Doors Canada has been up to in the last month, with events at Parliament and in Saskatchewan, as well as what is coming up and how you can get involved!
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/
In this episode, Jared and Andrew discuss the election in the world's largest democracy: India, as well as what it means for Christians and how we can pray with our persecuted Indian brothers and sisters for this election.
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/
In this episode, Jared and Nicolette talk about the Gender Specific Religious Persecution (GSRP) Report, the research which explores how men and women experience persecution differently, and how this systematically wreaks havoc on the Christian family and community as a whole.
You can see the full report at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/genderedpersecution/
Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution...
In this episode, Jared shares a reflection on Jesus's death and resurrection and the persecuted church, how the cross gives us hope amid brokenness. May you have a blessed Easter, from the team at ODC!
Please make sure your Member of Parliament learns about the persecution of Christians at the world by inviting them to our special presentation: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/inviteyourmp/
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