Open Doors Canada Podcast

Andrew and Jared talk through the start of the podcast and how our work has changed since it began before announcing that this will be our last episode of the podcast - but we are still here on other platforms!   Stay connected with us via email at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ so that you're aware of our in-person events and many other prayer resources, and follow us on social media @OpenDoorsCanada.   Make sure you tune into our new web-series called the Archway on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@opendoorscanada/featured. If you like the podcast, you will enjoy this series!   Whether you joined while this was called the World Watch Weekly Podcast, or during the Open Doors Canada Podcast, we are so grateful to you for listening, but more importantly for praying with us for the persecuted church.   God bless you!

Today, Andrew and Jared take a look back at 2025 by reacting to some very interesting comments from our social media! Some good, some not so good, and some ...interesting. Thank you for listening this year, and we'll see you in 2026!   Stay tuned for our new research, the 2026 World Watch List, by keeping an eye on https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/.   We ask you to speak out and to pray for the protection, justice, and restoration of the sub-Saharan African church by signing the petition at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28   Thanks for listening to today's episode. We would love to hear from you at podcast@odcan.org.   Stay connected with us at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ or on social media @OpenDoorsCanada.

Recently, the persecution of Christians in Nigeria has made the news, especially with Nigeria being named a "Country of Particular Concern" in the US. In this episode, Andrew, Chris, and Jared discuss what this could mean for our persecuted family.   For more resources and information about the trend of violent persecution in sub-Saharan Africa, visit https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ariseafrica/.   We also ask you to speak out and to pray for the protection, justice, and restoration of the sub-Saharan African church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28   Thanks for listening to today's episode. We would love to hear from you at podcast@odcan.org.   Stay connected with us at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/ or on social media @OpenDoorsCanada.

In this episode, Jared and Chris share about the importance of living in daily connection with the persecuted church, as well as about an incident that took place in Mozambique.   If you haven't already seen our online event for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/gEJw8nXWQ08?si=74YhDxjT-aINGw90   Add your voice to the petition for the church in Nigeria and all of Sub-Saharan Africa 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.   *Names changed for security purposes.

In this episode, Andrew and Chris share facts on the ongoing conversation about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and how you can help today. Add your voice to the petition for the church in Nigeria and all of Sub-Saharan Africa at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28  Check out the first episode of The Archway at https://youtu.be/ZD8tL2oO3m0?si=BPQag_9b87aLcPlK  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.

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 2021 for even more details on Project Pearl here. Part 1: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part-1/  Part 2: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part2/  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.

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 even more details on Project Pearl here. Part 1: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part-1/  Part 2: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part2/  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.

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/  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. 

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/challenge.   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. 

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.  *Names changed for security purposes.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  *Names changed for security purposes.

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. 

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.

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.

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  Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.  *Names changed for security purposes.

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  Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.  *Names changed for security purposes.

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  Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.  *Names changed for security purposes.