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AFGHANISTAN: "Once You Begin to See What God Can Do…"

This week, Brother Matthew continues sharing stories of God's calling...

This week, Brother Matthew continues sharing stories of God's calling on his life to Afghanistan and how he came to know the beautiful, amazing people within that broken nation. As ...

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CENTRAL ASIA: Visions, Visas, and Venturing to Unreached People in Afghanistan

Brother Matthew was a worldly teenager when his mother decided she and...

Brother Matthew was a worldly teenager when his mother decided she and her son needed to go to church. By the end of that first service, both of them had ...

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MISSIONS: Reducing Barriers, Easing Burdens, and Delivering God's Word

"God, where are You working in aviation that I can...

"God, where are You working in aviation that I can participate?"

Throughout his life, Steve Russell, CEO and President of Jungle Aviation and Relay Service (better known as JAARS) has asked ...

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INDIA: "I Am Willing to Pay the Price. My Heart is Prepared."

"Pastors are only asking for prayer for the ministry to continue, and...

"Pastors are only asking for prayer for the ministry to continue, and prayer for conversion of [their] persecutors," Brother Vijay says, "No one is asking that the persecution would stop."

Brother ...

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BIBLE ACCESS: More Persecuted Christians Receiving God's Word

Brother Wybo served persecuted Christians for decades as part of Open...

Brother Wybo served persecuted Christians for decades as part of Open Doors with Brother Andrew. Andrew, the author of God's Smuggler, had a passion for Bible distribution and didn't shy ...

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INDIA: God Answers Prayer that Fellow Pastor Would be Arrested

After months in prison for sharing the gospel with Hindus, Pastor...

After months in prison for sharing the gospel with Hindus, Pastor Paul's health was failing. He offered a desperate prayer: he asked God to allow another pastor to be arrested ...

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INDIA: "My Jesus is Victorious. I Will Suffer for Him."

Pastor Paul was doing gospel outreach in Northern India when he was...

Pastor Paul was doing gospel outreach in Northern India when he was arrested by police and accused of "forcing" Hindus to convert to Christianity. He wasn't forcing anyone but only ...

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LATIN AMERICA: Obedience Comes with a Price

Serving as the Regional Leader for VOM's work in Latin America, Isaac...

Serving as the Regional Leader for VOM's work in Latin America, Isaac Santiago tells what it's like to be a Christian today in countries like Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Colombia. He ...

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"All Missions Begins With Prayer"

John Burrough, CEO of Partners International, is a former mission trip...

John Burrough, CEO of Partners International, is a former mission trip leader and played in the NFL—including playing in a Super Bowl. Listen as he shares how taking a mission ...

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IMPRISONED IN SUDAN: "It's a Privilege to Be Persecuted."

In Part 2 of our interview with Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour, he...

In Part 2 of our interview with Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour, he shares how his heart remained upbeat, even as the judge pronounced him guilty and sentenced him to 12 ...

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IMPRISONED IN SUDAN: One of the Best Times

Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour helped train Sudanese pastors to be...

Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour helped train Sudanese pastors to be ready for persecution. He didn't know that he was also preparing himself for the day he'd be arrested in Sudan, ...

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NEW YEAR 2026: Encouraging Gatherings, Government Transitions and Praying for Persecuted Christians

Aaron Miller, Vice President of International Ministry at The Voice of...

Aaron Miller, Vice President of International Ministry at The Voice of the Martyrs, looks back to recount changes and transitions he saw during 2025 in places like Syria, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, ...

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MOVING MOMENTS OF 2025 – PART 2

Last week, we began a look back on some of the most moving moments on...

Last week, we began a look back on some of the most moving moments on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio in 2025. This week, we continue to remember:

Nathan and ...

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MOVING MOMENTS OF 2025 – PART 1

This week, we begin looking back on some of the most moving moments...

This week, we begin looking back on some of the most moving moments shared on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio in 2025:

Hope & Nagy have been called by God ...

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CENTRAL ASIA: Passionate Persecuted Christians Counting the Cost

This week, Marcus Fernandez, VOM's Regional Leader for Central Asia,...

This week, Marcus Fernandez, VOM's Regional Leader for Central Asia, joins VOM Radio for the first time. He'll share about the fast-growing church in Iran, the North Caucasus—an area never ...

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MISSIONS: Emerging Technology Key to Spreading Gospel

There are more cell phones in the world than cars, toilets, or people....

There are more cell phones in the world than cars, toilets, or people. What if each of those phones could be turned into a Bible? Using their backgrounds in electrical ...

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A HEART OF FIRE: Her Husband Was Martyred, But She Refused to Leave

In 2018, Huldah's husband was martyred for his Christian witness....

In 2018, Huldah's husband was martyred for his Christian witness. Family and friends urged Huldah to leave the village, to retreat to a safer location. She refused, and seven years ...

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10 Years After Arrest and Life Sentence in Sudan, Petr Jasek “Just Loves Jesus More”

In this episode of Voice of the Martyrs Radio, recorded at the VOM...

In this episode of Voice of the Martyrs Radio, recorded at the VOM National Conference, Petr Jasek shares his harrowing and inspiring testimony. Ten years after his arrest in Sudan, ...

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SOUTH ASIA: God Can Use Anybody to Share the Gospel

Over the last fifteen years living and ministering in South Asia, Brian,...

Over the last fifteen years living and ministering in South Asia, Brian, a leader with Operation Mobilization, has witnessed numerous changes. One aspect that hasn't changed is openness to the ...

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INDIA: Human Rights Lawyer Says, "It's God's Fight. I Am Here to Serve."

In India, carrying a Bible to a meeting—or even offering a Hindu tea...

In India, carrying a Bible to a meeting—or even offering a Hindu tea and cookies—could be construed as illegally "enticing" that Hindu to change his or her religion. Under anti-conversion ...

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MIDDLE EAST: The Word of God is Priceless

"I just want the Bible. How much does it cost?" First, the young Druze...

"I just want the Bible. How much does it cost?"

First, the young Druze woman tried to access and read her own religion's holy book. But she wasn't allowed to read ...

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Middle East and North Africa: "Because of Jesus!"

Churches in Algeria have been closed by the government. Pastors have...

Churches in Algeria have been closed by the government. Pastors have been threatened. But ministry continues. Pastor Abraham and Sara are back on VOM Radio this week to continue our ...

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SUSANNA KOH: Awaiting A Verdict in Malaysia Court Case

UPDATE: On November 5, Malaysian High Court judge Datuk Su Tiang Joo...

UPDATE: On November 5, Malaysian High Court judge Datuk Su Tiang Joo ruled the Malaysian government and police ARE LIABLE FOR THE ABDUCTION of pastor Raymond Koh in 2017, and ...

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MIDDLE EAST: Healings, Dreams & God’s Love Drawing Refugees to Christ

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes...

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and their countries amidst war and upheaval in the Middle East. Pastor Abraham and Sara are living as representatives ...

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PAKISTAN Persecution Response: Singing the Word of God

After dozens of churches and Christians’ homes in Jaranwala,...

After dozens of churches and Christians’ homes in Jaranwala, Pakistan, were attacked, looted and burned by a mob, Christians gathered in and around the ruins of their former church buildings ...

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PAKISTAN: My Parents Showed How to Be a True Follower of Christ

Dr. Yousaf Sadiq was born into a Christian family in Pakistan. He will...

Dr. Yousaf Sadiq was born into a Christian family in Pakistan. He will share how his ancestors came to faith in Christ in India out of Hinduism. While his parents ...

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CHINA: When We Fear, We Pray More

“We are Christians. [Persecution] can happen any time.” As the...

“We are Christians. [Persecution] can happen any time.”

As the pastor of an illegal house church in China, “Brother Enfu” knows the truth of that statement. Listen as he shares why ...

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TÜRKIYE: When You Become a Christian, Attacks Come

“Brother Bayram” is back to finish the conversation we began last...

“Brother Bayram” is back to finish the conversation we began last week. He came to the United States from Türkiye (formerly Turkey) to further his education and start a business. ...

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TÜRKIYE: Given a New Testament and a Vision, He Became a Follower of Jesus

Brother Bayram came to the United States from Türkiye (Turkey) to...

Brother Bayram came to the United States from Türkiye (Turkey) to further his education. He started a business, where one day a Christian customer gave Bayram a New Testament. He ...

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PERSECUTED ERITREAN PASTOR’S DAUGHTER: None of Our Suffering is Ever Wasted

Hana Menghisteab is back on VOM Radio this week in a follow-up...

Hana Menghisteab is back on VOM Radio this week in a follow-up conversation after sharing with us on the 20th anniversary of her father’s arrest in Eritrea. This week, Hana ...

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Faith Under Fire: Why Christians Stayed in Ukraine #voiceofthemartyrs

While others fled the country as Russian missiles and bombs came, many...

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CHINA: Counted Worthy to Suffer for Christ

When Yang Rongli, a pastor of Linfen Golden Lampstand Church in Shanxi...

When Yang Rongli, a pastor of Linfen Golden Lampstand Church in Shanxi Province, China, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, she responded with words of celebration.

“I got the top ...

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CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION: What’s Different About Christians Who Endure?

Do we really believe that to live is Christ, and to die is gain? After...

Do we really believe that to live is Christ, and to die is gain?

After serving for more than a decade as a gospel worker and church planter in Asia, Brother ...

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Why Persecuted Christians Radiate Joy #voiceofthemartyrs

"When believers only have Christ, and not have other substitutes for...

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Questions for Converts: Are you ready to be rejected? To die for Jesus?

Some Christians in Malaysia—ethnically Chinese or Indian...

Some Christians in Malaysia—ethnically Chinese or Indian believers—have freedom to practice their faith in Christ. But if an ethnic Malay person becomes a believer in Jesus, he or she will ...

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How VOM Supported Over 4 Million Persecuted Christians Worldwide 🌍 #voiceofthemartyrs

Last year, VOM provided tangible help to more than 4,000,000 Christians...

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ASIA/PACIFIC: “Who’s Going to Buy Rice From You, Now That You’re a Christian?”

This week, Carter Gates, leader of VOM’s work in the Asia/Pacific...

This week, Carter Gates, leader of VOM’s work in the Asia/Pacific Region, shares about a recent gathering of VOM front-line workers, where they spent time in fellowship, sharing stories and ...

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God Enables Persecuted Christians to Hear Our Prayers

Established 28 years ago by Congress, the United States Commission on...

Established 28 years ago by Congress, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is charged with monitoring religious persecution around the world, reporting to Congress, the President, and ...

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IRAN: “What you intended for evil, God used for good”

Neda was born in Iran to a Muslim family. She grew up as a Muslim and...

Neda was born in Iran to a Muslim family. She grew up as a Muslim and married a well-known Iranian athlete. But their marriage was on the rocks. At 22, ...

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MONGOLIA: Church is the Core of Missions

Last week Brian and Louise Hogan, trainers to church planters and...

Last week Brian and Louise Hogan, trainers to church planters and former missionaries to Mongolia, shared about their efforts to plant a church in Mongolia—and the high cost they paid ...

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MONGOLIA: “Was I called? Was I chosen? And did I obey?”

Brian and Louise Hogan, missionaries and church planters in Mongolia,...

Brian and Louise Hogan, missionaries and church planters in Mongolia, responded to God’s call with obedience. They arrived in the city of Erdenet in the early 1990s; there were no ...

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Egypt: “Our God defends us always”

Mona and Michael are zealous disciples dedicated to sharing their faith...

Mona and Michael are zealous disciples dedicated to sharing their faith and helping those in need, particularly within their community in Egypt. Mona grew up in a Christian family and ...

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The Cost of Obedience: Missionaries Who Gave Everything for the Gospel

“I have claimed this land for God.” The words were written by John...

“I have claimed this land for God.”

The words were written by John G. Paton and adorn the grave of his wife and child. It was a declaration of faith that ...

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AFRICA: Walking the Path With Our Persecuted Christian Family

After working in South Asia and living in Nepal for 18 years, Matthew...

After working in South Asia and living in Nepal for 18 years, Matthew Hanson has taken on leadership of The Voice of the Martyrs international ministry efforts on a new ...

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Bethel Radio & TV: Echoing the Voice of Our Persecuted Family in Spanish

Miguel Angel Angeles, executive director of Bethel Radio & TV, shares...

Miguel Angel Angeles, executive director of Bethel Radio & TV, shares the history of a ministry that started with one Christian asking a radio station to play audio cassettes of ...

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INSANITY UNLEASHED: Persecuted Christians Show How to Live as Sheep Among Wolves

Nik Ripken and his wife, Ruth, spent decades sitting down with hundreds...

Nik Ripken and his wife, Ruth, spent decades sitting down with hundreds of persecuted Christians in restricted nations and hostile areas around the world. They didn’t go to instruct these ...

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AFRICA: Bibles, Partnerships and Equipping the Next Generation For Gospel Work

In April, we asked VOM Radio listeners to sponsor Bible delivery to...

In April, we asked VOM Radio listeners to sponsor Bible delivery to Christians living in restricted nations and hostile areas. This week, Ty Scott, VOM’s Regional Leader for East and ...

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AFGHANISTAN: Afghan Christians Sow Spiritual Seeds Through Gospel Conversations

In a community-based culture like Afghanistan, it’s difficult to hide...

In a community-based culture like Afghanistan, it’s difficult to hide one’s faith. When an Afghan commits to following Christ, it’s not long until those around him or her notice a ...

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Global University Equipping All for Service and Obedience to Grow the Church

After three churches were burned and 5,000 Christian books destroyed in...

After three churches were burned and 5,000 Christian books destroyed in a nation where Christians are persecuted, the local pastor’s response was unexpected. “They burned it. That means we are ...

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