Faith Under Fire: Joel Narayan on the Cost of Following Jesus

What would you do if following Jesus meant risking everything? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Joel Narayan, an advocate for Open Doors Australia, an organization serving persecuted Christians in the most dangerous places on earth. Joel grew up in a multicultural Christian family and always loved God—but his dreams were fixed on success in the world of finance. Everything changed when he heard the story of Nadia, a persecuted Christian woman who witnessed extremists murder her son and son-in-law simply because they refused to deny their faith. That moment reshaped Joel’s life. Today, he dedicates himself to educating believers in Australia about the realities of Christian persecution—stories of courage, conviction, and faith under fire. This episode will challenge your assumptions about what it means to follow Jesus, what blessing really is, and how faith looks when it costs everything. If you want a deeper, more global perspective on Christianity—and a story that will stay with you—you won’t want to miss this conversation. Learn more about Open Doors Here:https://www.opendoors.org.au/