Christian Emergency Podcast

Christian Emergency Alliance
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Helping Christians, and the Church, stand in these strange days.

  1. 4D AGO

    Insider Bible Translations: What Christians don’t know can hurt the Church (Encore)

    You probably never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don’t worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it’s past time we learn about them and the risks they pose. Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive, or less offensive, to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several missional contexts. But is it proper? How are Christians to make sense of what can be an intimidating, technical issue? Fortunately, help has arrived. The Arlington Statement on Bible Translation was published in 2020 and provides a simple framework to draw clarity from the confusion. On this encore Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy dives into these important issues with two amazing guests from Horizons International: Pierre Houssney, their executive director, and Seth Vitrano-Wilson, their director of biblical translations. If you are blessed by this episode, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Arlington Statement on Bible Translation: https://arlingtonstatement.org/. Horizons International: https://www.horizonsinternational.org/. Journal of Biblical Missiology: https://biblicalmissiology.org/. Engaging Islam: https://www.engagingislam.org/. Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts. Edited by Ayman S. Ibrahim and Ant Greenham. Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

    43 min

  2. FEB 23

    Christians in the Midst of Chaos: Insights from the Arab Spring (Encore)

    Christians in the West see chaos growing: violent protests, unbiblical social movements, political instability and even pressures to shutter churches. So how should Christians respond?  The Arab Springs offer a helpful case study of Christians responding in the midst of chaos. During the Arab Spring (roughly 2010 - 2012 AD), protests swept through many Middle Eastern countries and several governments fell. Poverty, extremism and war threatened the Christians who called those nations home.  How they responded offers us clues in how we can respond to growing pressures today.  "John," a Christian worker born and raised in Syria, returned to the Christian Emergency Podcast to offer insights from this chaotic period. Originally recorded in November 2020, this encore episode examines what Christians can expect in unstable days, thoughtful ways we can respond, and spiritual opportunities to look for.   If you are blessed by this encore episode, please leave us a five star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. Learn more about John's ministry, Ananias House, by visiting https://ananiashouse.org/. Learn more about the Christian Emergency Alliance - or donate to our ministry - at https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

    30 min

  3. FEB 16

    On mission in western China: Uighur Muslims, Chinese Christians and ministry in hard lands, with "Mike" (Encore)

    Western China is an exotic land few know about. "Mike," a Christian missionary who served there for years, pulls back the curtain on this unique region. Listen as Mike shares about the Uighur Muslims living in western China, and the hardships they face at the hands of China's communist regime.   But God is also on the move in western China. Learn how western missionaries - and even Chinese Christians - are taking risks to reach the Uighur people for Christ.  Mike makes clear that we all have a role to play in missions. We must be praying, going or supporting the work of this grand adventure called missions. May this encore episode give you context to help you step into your role today. Mike's Blog: https://www.goconnecting.us/  Follow Mike on Twitter: @goconnecting Book recommendation from Mike: A New History of Christianity in China, by Daniel B. Hays.  Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency Donate to the Christian Emergency Alliance at https://www.christianemergency.com/.  The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.  SDG

    1h 15m

  4. FEB 9

    If Christians can stand in the Middle East . . . (Encore)

    If Christians can stand in the Middle East . . . you can stand for Christ anywhere. That is the takeaway from today's episode. Listen in as Andy Chats with his friend "Mamduah," an Arab believer with decades of experience serving the Lord throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Mamduah shares of the dangers and triumphs experienced by new Christians overseas. But much of what he shares is also relevant for your spiritual walk as well. How do we engage those around us? How do we prepare for persecution now? Discover these answers and more as Mamduah lovingly shares his unique perspective; a perspective refined in the Middle East.

    46 min

  5. FEB 2

    Preparing young Christians for persecution (Encore)

    The world our kids are growing up in is more hostile to the Christian faith than when we were young. And it's likely to get worse. Parents, grandparents and others know this. But how do you speak to kids about persecution when you yourself know little about it yourselves? The Christian Emergency Podcast is here to help. In this encore episode, learn basic insights into persecution that you can share with kids and teenagers. How do you prepare for persecution? What does persecution look like? Are there really blessings that come from persecution?  As we tackle these and other issues, you will be better suited to help the kids and teenagers in your life stand under pressure, and not compromise their faith.   The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.  Learn more about the Christian Emergency Alliance at www.ChristianEmergency.com.

    43 min

  6. JAN 26

    120. Iranian Protests, Iranian Christians

    Through January 2026, protests have roiled the country of Iran. In response, the Islamic regime has brutally cracked down on the people. Much of the violence is now largely hidden, as the internet has been blocked inside the country. But the shaking of Iran continues. Christians have been swept up in this chaos. Many have suffered for years, as the Islamic regime sought to stamp out the truth of Christ within its borders. Iran likely has the fastest growing community of Christians in the world today. So how is all of this affecting them? How should Christians in other parts of the world think and pray over the situation affecting Iranian believers? We tackle these issues and more on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. We are joined by an Iranian sister in Christ who helps provide a window into the current situation inside Iran. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following: Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is aproduction of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

    34 min

  7. JAN 19

    A Lifetime of Ministry in the Middle East, with Georges Houssney (Encore)

    What does it look like to be faithful today when the stakes are high? How can we choose to follow Christ when we know it will cost us? Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to answer these questions and more is Georges Houssney. The founder of Horizons International, Georges has spent decades ministering to Christians throughout the Middle East and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He first faced persecution as a teenager as a new convert. Pressures would again arise at several times over his life, including beatings, threats and kidnappings. But how did he view the trials he encountered? What helped him endure? Listen to this encouraging episode and see how you too can walk confidently for Christ. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following: Horizons International: Website Horizons International: YouTube Channel Engaging Islam: Website Georges Houssney: Website Christian Emergency Alliance (Website) Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X) Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook) Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram) The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

    42 min

  8. JAN 12

    119. Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter: Christian Genocide in Nigeria, with Rev. Ishaya Durkwa

    The Christian crisis in Nigeria is finally turning some heads. People in different countries are waking up to the horrorsthat are affecting whole regions of the country. But are there any resources that could help fellow Christians understand what is going? How should Christians respond when they hear some dismiss the crisis as mere criminal activity or tribal disputes? Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to clear up some confusion is Reverand Ishaya Inuwa Durkwa. Ishaya has spent years advocating on behalf of Nigeria’s vulnerable Christians and monitoring their situation. He and others assembled a helpful report that is available for you. It is titled Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter: Genocide in Nigeria and the Implicationsfor the International Community. The report is loaded with facts, figures and trends that provide critical context for understanding things in Nigeria today. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following: Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter: Genocide in Nigeria and the Implications for the International Community (Report PDF): https://assets.nationbuilder.com/psjuk/pages/422/attachments/original/1721688316/Silent_Slaughter.pdf?1721688316 Ishaya Inuwa Durkwa (Website): https://ishayainuwa.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

    50 min
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Helping Christians, and the Church, stand in these strange days.

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    Christian Emergency Alliance
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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