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Open Doors Podcast

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Persecution & Victory In Sub-Saharan Africa
26/05/2026 | 41 mins.
Ever wondered what it looks like to serve the persecuted and strengthen the Church? How do we find the most persecuted? What does it look like to balance addressing immediate needs with longterm ones? How could suffering lead to victory?

Join Anna and special guest, Jo Newhouse, from our Sub-Saharan Africa team as they unpack these questions and more on this episode of The Whole Story.

If you've been moved by today's episode, please sign our global petition to stop violence against Christians: https://www.opendoors.org.au/make-your-voice-heard/
Episode 31 | World Watch List: Niger
04/05/2026 | 34 mins.
In Niger, Christians are roughly one in every few hundred people – a small remnant living under the pressure of extremist violence and deep poverty.

In this episode, Nathan and Joel explore what persecution looks like in Niger today and share the story of a mother who fled with her children when militants reached her village.
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!).

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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. To find out more about Open Doors you can visit opendoors.org.au or opendoors.org.nz And don’t forget to rate, review and share this podcast.

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