106. A Christian Stand in Colorado, with Chase Davis
Madness is sweeping Colorado. A litany of anti-Christianbills is being rushed through that will have serious consequences for believers in the state. Although several sizable churches and ministries call Colorado home, few are raising their voices against these measures.That is why a few pastors ā mostly of modest-sized churchesā have taken it upon themselves to speak. They are working hard to alert believers about what is happening. These Christian leaders are also working hard to organize Christians and rally them to stand against evil. Joining the Christian Emergency Podcast to discuss thesedevelopments is Pastor Chase Davis of the Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase returns to the show to update Christians on their efforts, direct them to helpful resources, and mobilize them to prayer and action. 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:Chase Davis (Twitter/ X)Fight 1312 (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
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105. South Africa: Christianity, Culture and Concerning Days, with Ava in Africa
South Africa faces many challenges today. Crime. Racialized,communistic government initiatives. Poverty. But in the midst of these challenges, there are also opportunities. South Africa needs Christ. And the Body of Christ in South Africa needs the rest of Christendom to help them stand. What do things truly look like on the ground from a Christian perspective? How can we better understand what is happening spiritually and practically in South Africa? Annemarie Smuts ā also known as Ava in Africa ājoins the Christian Emergency Podcast to offer her take on all thatās playing out in South Africa. She offers sage insight, sober assessments and a resilient spirit. 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:Ava in Africa / Annemarie Smuts (Twitter / X)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
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104. Free Sunday Jackson: An Innocent Nigerian Christian on Death Row, with Zariyi Yusuf
You probably never heard of Sunday Jackson. But Christiansaround the world need to learn about him, as he faces grave injustice in Nigeria. The Christian farmer was set upon by an armed Fulani Islamist, just like thousands of Christians who lost their lives at the hands of armed Fulani. But Sunday defended himself and prevailed over his attacker, who would later succumb to his injuries.For the crime of defending himself, Sunday Jackson hasreceived a capital sentence and is set to be hanged. Injustice is too soft a word for this legal monstrosity. In essence, Nigerian Christians are not allowed to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Islamists who are captured on video celebratingactual crimes are granted their freedom. Joining us to understand the two tier legal system in Nigeria is Zariyi Yusuf. He will help you understand what happened with Sunday Jackson and other Nigerian Christians suffering under an unjust legal system. Please join us in praying for Sunday Jackson and agitating to see him freed. Alsocontact your own countryās leaders to intercede on Sundayās behalf. God willing, we will see Sunday Jackson freed. 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:Zariyi Yusuf (Twitter / X)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
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Ancient Insights for Modern Christian Persecution, with Louis Markos (Encore)
Christians today are alarmed by the rising pressures around them. So much of the growing hostility seems alien, angry and novel. But the truth is, the Church has encountered pressures since it was born. None of this is new.To help us gain our bearings, Professor Louis Markos joins the Christian Emergency Podcast. Professor Markos teaches at the Texas Christian University and is the author of 25 books, covering such topics as the early Church, ancient Rome and Greece, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and apologetics.On this episode, Professor Markos sheds helpful light on how the early Church responded to serious persecution in their own day. How was their experience similar to ours? What can we learn from them and apply in our own lives?We must rediscover Christian history and the history of persecution. Todayās show helps do precisely this. Armed with this important insight, the pressures we face will be placed in better context. You will be encouraged, and our circumstances will be both less mysterious and frightening. Ā Ā 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.Resources by Louis Markos: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Louis-Markos/author/B001JSBEBG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueChristian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter): @ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): @ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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Faithful Christianity amidst Collapsing Cultures, with Chase Davis (Encore)
Biblical ministry in blue, liberal cities pose many challenges. Pastor Chase Davis is familiar with them, having helped plant a church in Boulder, Colorado. Creeping persecution and open hostility have marked his churchās recent experience. You may recognize the same cultural collapse advancing in your own backyard. If so, this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast has much for you to learn from.In this encore episode, Chase offers thoughtful insight into how Christians can faithfully stand in an increasingly negative world. Drawing on his experiences as a missionary, church planter and pastor, Chase provides helpful context and encouragement for believers who have been confused by recent years.Chase dives into the challenges arising from lockdowns, protests and ill-prepared churches. He also discusses concerns about institutions that have been compromised, captured or collapsed. This includes recent challenges with the Acts 29 church planting network. Ā If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Chase Davis (Personal Website): https://www.jchasedavis.com/Twitter ā Chase Davis: @jchasedavisTrinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit (Book), by J. Chase Davis: https://www.amazon.com/Trinitarian-Formation-Theology-Discipleship-Father/dp/1725261596?keywords=trinitarian+formation&sr=8-1&linkId=db3d0467b9544b602e5cab4b7db614a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlThe Well Church of Boulder, Colorado(Website): https://boulderwell.org/Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter):@ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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