Episode 30 | World Watch List: Central African Republic
13/04/2026 | 25 mins.
Episode 30 | World Watch List: Central African Republic by Open Doors Australia & New Zealand
Episode 29 | World Watch List: Cuba
23/03/2026 | 20 mins.
In the heart of Africa sits the Central African Republic, a country where around 75% of the population identify as Christian. So, how does a place like this end up as one of the most dangerous places on the planet to follow Jesus?
Join Nathan and Steve as they share what persecution looks like for Christians in the Central African Republic.
Episode 28 | World Watch List: Uzbekistan
09/03/2026 | 18 mins.
Ever wondered how a Christian in Uzbekistan might experience persecution for their faith?
Join Nathan and Anna as we explore this landlocked country in Central Asia where only 1% of the population knows and follows Jesus. Hear what "squeeze" persecution looks like in practice for believers in Uzbekistan, including how many people are involved in surveilling every pastor in one region (hint: it's more than you think!).
Episode 27 | World Watch List: Bangladesh
23/02/2026 | 20 mins.
"They tried to break me, but Jesus rebuilt me."
In this episode, join Nathan and Steve as they explore what it's like to be a Christian in Bangladesh against a backdrop of political turmoil, riots that led to the resignation of a Prime Minister, and increasingly violent attacks against believers. Hear how the faith of a nine-year-old girl challenges the way that we can live in simple obedience to the teachings of Jesus.
Episode 26 | World Watch List: Sudan
09/02/2026 | 28 mins.
Join Joyce and Steve in this episode, as we unpack Christian persecution in Sudan, a country navigating new waves of conflict and political unrest. Discover how believers are responding with resilience and faith, providing hope and discipleship in the fourth hardest country in the world to be a Christian.
On The Whole Story, we go beneath the surface. We delve beyond the headlines, breaking through the noise to bring our listeners the truth - a raw, honest, and gripping insight into discipleship in the most dangerous places in the world to follow Jesus. Our mission is to bring forth the most thought-provoking voices from the global church, sharing secrets from corners of the world our listeners have only ever heard about.
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