MOVING MOMENTS of 2023 - Part 1
Join this week in looking back on some of the most moving moments on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio in 2023. We thank the Lord for allowing VOM Radio to share these amazing stories of the power of the gospel and God’s peace in the midst of persecution throughout 2023. We also THANK YOU for listening and praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters in hostile nations and restricted areas.
Christians In China - Ready to be Imprisoned for Christ
“We are ready and prepared to be imprisoned. We are not afraid of being imprisoned. But we are afraid of losing the fear of the Lord.” —House Church leaders in China Bob Fu, founder, and president of ChinaAid, is regularly in contact with Christians all over China. Listen as he shares about the new "patriotic education law," categorizing pastor and Christian arrests as business fraud to avoid foreign media, and updates on Chinese Christians in prison with Todd Nettleton on this episode of VOM Radio.
Christian Persecution - Government Pressure Birthing New Ways for Church
As Christian persecution increases across China, Myanmar and other hostile and restricted nations around the world, Christian brothers and sisters are finding new ways to gather for worship, fellowship and Bible study under the radar of police or hostile government authorities. Dr. Joe Handley, president and CEO of A3, shares with Todd Nettleton just how unique some of these new church meetings are, from pop-up coffee carts to whole congregations working out together in a public park.
North Africa - Suffering for Truth is Beautiful
“That day I was saved,” Shakir said, “I was free, and I was really happy and filled with the Holy Spirit.” Friends and family tried to convince him to renounce his faith. The most difficult pressure came from Shakir’s own mother. Shakir remembers her demanding, “Me or Christ. You have to choose.” Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews him on this episode of VOM Radio!
Malaysia - God Was Preparing Pastor Before His Abduction
Pastor Raymond Koh was forcibly abducted on February 13th, 2017 in a military-style operation that took less than 40 seconds. Almost seven years later, he’s still missing. His car has never been located. Listen this week to an interview with Susanna Koh, Pastor Raymond's wife, recorded two years after his abduction.
Nigeria - Martyrs' Widows Are Women of Honor
Susi Childers has served with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for more than two decades, using her photography skills to open doors to communicate the love of Christ to people all over the world.Susi will also share highlights from a recent trip to Nigeria, where she ministered to widows of Christians killed in northern Nigeria by Boko Haram or by Islamist militants from within the Fulani tribe. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Susi on this episode of VOM Radio.
North Africa Pastor - Persecution Is Part of Christian Journey
Pastor Joe shares the struggles many new Christians in North Africa face when they believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Yet, people in the region are coming to Christ like never before! Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews him on this episode of VOM Radio.
Martyr's Widow - God Can Use ANYTHING For His Glory
Jane remembers the day her husband was killed, and how she prayed immediately afterwards. “God used His grace to sustain me through that time,” she says. “He really brought me through those initial days." Jane says her husband enjoyed living in the Middle East, immersing himself in the culture and, most importantly, living his dream of witnessing to people who’d never heard about Jesus. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews her on this episode of VOM Radio.
North Africa - Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
After working among Muslims for more than two decades, Bob says Christians who love and listen are more effective in sharing the gospel than those who criticize Islam or start a religious debate. He points to the model of Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well. Listen to Todd Nettleton interview Bob on this episode of VOM Radio.
Pakistan - Strong Faith Amidst the Ashes
When a radical-Muslim mob of 6,000 attacked the Christian colony of Jaranwala in August, Christians could only flee. Some hid in sugarcane fields; others fled the area. The attack lasted the whole day; churches were destroyed and persecuted Christians’ homes were looted and burned. Listen as Brother Johanna shares more about what happened on this episode of VOM Radio.