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The Front Line Report
by Voice of the Martyrs Australia
Voice of the Martyrs (Australia) raises awareness of persecuted Christians, learns from their experiences, and mobilises prayer and funding to support them. This enables them to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own nations.
Episodes
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From Parliament to Persecuted Christian: Standing Firm in Jesus
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Finland found Päivi Räsänen guilty under a legal statute concerning "War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity." Räsänen has been a member of Finland's parliament since 1995 and is a former Minister of the Interior for the nation. Her "crime" was writing…
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“We have goodness in us that we need to share with other people; that’s beneficial in every way.”
This week, Noah continues his conversation with Daniel Sheyesteh, the founder of Exodus from Darkness [www.exodusfromdarkness.org] and a former Muslim from Iran. Daniel shares how the Lord revealed Himself through the amazing conduct and speech of the Christians he met once he began attending...
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"Radical Islam doesn’t work in Iran"
VOM Australia CEO Noah interviews Daniel Shayesteh, who recently spoke at the NSW Crown Conferences. Daniel, founder of Exodus from Darkness, was born in Iran. Once a devoted Muslim, he taught Islamic philosophy and became a prominent political leader during Iran’s Islamic Revolution. However,...
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The Living Word for Every Tribe, Tongue, and Nation
The gospel worker from China was stunned by how many biblical resources were available to Christians in America. He created a plan to scan one Bible commentary onto CDs that could be carried back into China and copied for underground Christians there. But he needed help. He reached out to find a...
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LIBYA: Martyr's Widow Says "We Wanted Our Lives to Glorify Jesus"
On 11 September 2012, Islamist fighters attacked a United States diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Four Americans were killed in that attack. Just a few months later, Ronnie and Anita Smith, a young American couple, moved to Benghazi with their infant son. Their goal was to live out their...
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OVERCOMING TRAUMA: Starting to Heal Means Starting to Feel
As a Fulani herdsman, the young man burned churches, threatened Christian farmers and even killed Christians in the middle of the night. But his life changed when he saw how a Christian woman responded to his threats of murder. Today he is a follower of Christ who has experienced Christian...
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IMPRISONED CHINESE PASTOR'S WIFE: God Gives Me Courage and Strength to Face the Suffering
Last October, Pastor Wang Lin, one of the leaders in Zion Church in China, was arrested and imprisoned under false charges of "fraud" and "illegal business practices". Sarah Su (Su Ziming in Chinese), wife of Pastor Wang, recounts the day her husband was arrested and the Christian persecution…
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SERVING HAITI, FIGHTING CANCER: "Joy and Grief can Coexist"
Becky Graves was living a comfortable American life when her husband suggested a family mission trip to Haiti. She told him – forcefully – NO! But then God changed Becky's heart; that "short-term" trip became a defining moment in her life. Fourteen years later, Becky is still serving the people…
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MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA: "Pastor, We Have Your Back."
When the pastor began to weep, Cade Jefferson, the leader of VOM's work in the Middle East and North Africa, wasn't quite sure how to respond. He had just explained to the pastor how The Voice of the Martyrs comes alongside persecuted Christians and how the ministry was ready to help should a...
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VIETNAM: "This Book Can Change Your Life"
Growing up in a Buddhist family in Vietnam, Brother Daniel went through a lot of pain. He felt hopeless and wanted to kill himself. But on his way to get a gun, he stopped by a church. Everything changed. "I don't know why I went to the church." Brother Daniel says, "I met the pastor, and he gave...
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TRAINING LEADERS: Building Resiliency to Face Christian Persecution
It started as an English-teaching ministry in Japan in 1967. Today, A3 is raising up church leaders in 25 countries; leaders equipped and unified to accelerate gospel movements around the world, including numerous hostile areas and restricted nations where Voice of the Martyrs works with…
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TURKMENISTAN: "You Didn't Forget Us When We Had Trouble"
Maya and her husband were constantly under pressure from police in Turkmenistan. Then her husband was thrown in jail. Maya says many times she questioned God. "So many times I prayed to God and asked, 'Why is this happening in our lives? We've done so much to serve you!" Amid her questions, Maya...
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EAST AFRICA: Intimacy with Christ Prepares Christians for Persecution
In a Muslim village in East Africa, 47 people confessed belief in Christ. But then Christian persecution came. Radical Muslims went house-to-house, threatening new believers and demanding they return to Islam. All but two of the new Christians renounced their faith. Brother Paulo, a leader in…
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: "I think God calls us to be faithful."
Over the past 18 months, some of the most violent attacks against persecuted Christians anywhere in the world have taken place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where more than 100 armed groups – many motivated by Islamist ideals – vie for territory and influence. Dr David…
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INDONESIA: "I Almost Was Killed by My Son for Following Christ."
Before becoming a Christian, Pastor Putumandi's life was, in his words, "a mess". He pursued his family's Hindu religion, dancing in temple ceremonies to access and appease the spirits. He detested anything to do with Jesus. "I hated [Christians] before." Putumandi said, "I despised…
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WORLD MISSIONS: "It's All Hands on Deck Right Now"
How do you discern God's calling to be a missionary? John Easter, Executive Director of Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM), says the first question might be: if God did call you to serve overseas, would you say yes? Before accepting his current role, John and his wife served the church in...
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PARENTS OF MISSIONARIES KILLED IN HAITI: "I Want to Point People to Jesus"
In part one, David and Alicia Lloyd, founders of Missions in Haiti, told the story of the day in 2024 when gangs attacked their ministry compound. When the attacks ended, David and Alicia's son, Davy, and their daughter-in-law, Natalie, had been murdered, along with their close friend and…
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STRONG TO THE END IN HAITI: "I Can't Wait to See Jesus!"
Davy Lloyd was only 23 years old but already had his eyes on eternity. When he and his wife, Natalie, would visit his parents' home at the mission compound where they all served in Haiti, Davy would often come through the door and say, "I can't wait to see Jesus!" Little did he know how soon his...
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NIGERIA: "Jesus is My Saviour. I Have No Regrets."
More than 50 people were killed during an attack on a Christian area in the city of Jos on Palm Sunday in Nigeria. More attacks occurred during Easter weekend. But not every attack on Nigerian Christians makes international news. Listen this week as Matthew Hanson, who leads VOM USA’s work in…
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NICARAGUA: A Battle Between the Gospel of Christ and the Powers of Evil
"What is key is that many of these pastors and leaders have understood the true gospel." Despite government threats of exile, prison, or death, Pastor Chico, a front-line worker in Nicaragua, says pastors are still preaching the truth of God's Word, no matter the cost. They know, as the Bible…
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LAOS: How Should We Prepare for Persecution when Jesus Himself Died?
Christians in Laos know they will face persecution when they follow Jesus. Brother Sionh, founder and president of Khmu Christian Connection, says he doesn't have to make a special effort to prepare Christians for persecution because they already know it will come. He says some Khmu follow Jesus...
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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 on his life to Afghanistan and how he came to know the beautiful, amazing people within that broken nation. As he saw God at work in Afghanistan, he says his faith and hope increased. Afghanistan is a nation where many…
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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 her son needed to go to church. By the end of that first service, both of them had committed their lives to following Christ. As Matthew grew in faith, he was convicted and inspired by the Acts accounts of Paul's missionary...
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INDIA: "I Am Willing to Pay the Price. My Heart is Prepared."
INDIA: "I Am Willing to Pay the Price. My Heart is Prepared." by Voice of the Martyrs Australia
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From Prison to the Nations (Part 2). Sharif's Story of Persecution, Mission and Revival
In this episode of the Release International Voice podcast, Tom Hardy continues his conversation with Sharif, a former radicalised Muslim from a family of imams who encountered Christ while in prison. Release International UK is a sister office of VOM Australia
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Follow Me, and You’ll Be Free (Part 1): Sharif’s Story from Imam to Prisoner of Jesus
In this episode, Tom Hardy of the Release International Voice podcast speaks with Sharif, a former radicalised Muslim from a family of imams who encountered Christ while in prison. Born into a family of imams and radicalised in the Muslim Brotherhood, Sharif never imagined he would meet Jesus in…
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BIBLE ACCESS: More Persecuted Christians Receiving God's Word
Brother Wybo served persecuted Christians for decades through Open Doors alongside Brother Andrew, author of God’s Smuggler. Andrew was known for his passion for distributing Bibles and his willingness to take risks to bring God’s Word into hostile and restricted nations. During his time with…
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Salt and Light: The Church in Iran
In this episode, Tom Hardy of Release International speaks with Lazarus Yeghnazar of the organisation of Transform Iran. Inside Iran, protests are met with brutal crackdowns, yet something extraordinary is happening beneath the surface. In this powerful episode, Lazarus shares stories of courage,...
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God Answers Prayer that a Fellow Pastor Would be Arrested
God Answers Prayer that a Fellow Pastor Would be Arrested After spending months in prison for sharing the gospel with Hindus, Pastor Paul’s health began to deteriorate. In desperation, he prayed that God would allow another pastor to be arrested and sent to the same prison so they could encourage...
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"My Jesus is Victorious. I Will Suffer for Him."
Pastor Paul was doing gospel outreach in northern India when police arrested him and accused him of forcing Hindus to convert, even though he was only sharing with people who wanted to hear the truth. When officers arrived, Paul and his co-workers were simply eating a meal, but they were still...
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LATIN AMERICA: Obedience Comes with a Price
Isaac Santiago, Regional Leader for The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) in Latin America, describes the growing challenges Christians face in countries such as Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Colombia. Since 2018, Nicaragua has introduced laws and government pressure that heavily restrict the church…
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All Missions Begin With Prayer
This week, listen as John Burrough, CEO of Partners International, shares how taking a mission trip completely changed his outlook and how that experience could impact and change your perspective in every area of life. John will share how Partners International invests in local ministries and...
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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 shares how his heart remained upbeat, even as the judge pronounced him guilty and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. He'll talk about how reading the Bible is different inside prison than when you're free. Hassan says he...
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IMPRISONED IN SUDAN: One of the Best Times
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, charged with aiding espionage alongside VOM's Africa Regional Director, Petr Jasek, and sentenced to 12 years in…
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MOVING MOMENTS OF 2025 - PART 2
We look back on some of the most moving moments shared on The Front Line Report in 2025. Be inspired and encouraged by the way the Lord is at work in restricted nations and hostile areas. Highlights include: - Michael & Mona share what it looks like to be a Christian in North Africa, where they…
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MOVING MOMENTS OF 2025 - PART 1
MOVING MOMENTS: This week, we look back on some of the most moving moments shared on The Front Line Report in 2025. Be inspired and encouraged by the way the Lord is at work in restricted nations and hostile areas. MOVING MOMENTS OF 2025 - PART 1 Highlights include: - Hope & Nagy have been called...
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PETR JASEK: 10th Anniversary of His Imprisonment, "He Just Loves Jesus More"
Ten years ago, Petr Jasek travelled to Sudan on behalf of Voice of the Martyrs to meet with and encourage Sudanese Christians. At the airport on his way out of the country, Petr was arrested and later sentenced to life in prison. His first prison cellmates were ISIS fighters – men who hated...
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MISSIONS: Emerging Technology Key to Spreading Gospel
There are more mobile 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 engineering and software development, David and Josiah Palusky have developed technology tools to help Christian workers spread...
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China: Crackdown on Prominent Unregistered House Churches
A nationwide crackdown on urban house churches in China has drawn worldwide attention after nearly 30 members of the Zion Protestant Church were arrested in seven cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. In this episode of the Front Line Report, VOM Canada’s Greg Musselman is joined by Dr Bob Fu,...
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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. Family and friends urged Huldah to leave the village, to retreat to a safer location. She refused, and seven years later, she is still living and serving the Lord in the same village. "My God is great, and He will take care of me,"...
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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, a leader with Operation Mobilisation, has witnessed numerous changes. One aspect that hasn't changed is openness to the gospel. Brian explains where Christian persecution usually begins and how it can feature a mix of…
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MIDDLE EAST: The Word of God is Priceless | VOM International
“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 it. Then she tried to find a Koran. Finally, she came to a church and asked to purchase a Bible, worried she wouldn’t have enough…
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Middle East and North Africa: “Because of Jesus!” | VOM International
Churches in Algeria have been closed by the government. Pastors have been threatened. But the ministry continues. Pastor Abraham and Sara are back this week to continue our conversation about God’s work in the Middle East and North Africa—and the Christian persecution that Christ’s followers…
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MIDDLE EAST: Healings, Dreams & God’s Love Drawing Refugees to Christ | VOM International
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 of God’s love to displaced people in the Middle East. The ministry can be messy and difficult, yet they…
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MALAYSIA. Government Denies Christian Converts Changed ID Cards
In Malaysia, every citizen carries an ID card that includes religion; every person is classified as either ‘Muslim’ or ‘Non-Muslim’. The Malaysian constitution promises religious freedom and the right to choose one’s religion. So, what happens if a citizen changes their faith? Brother ‘Samuel’…
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The cost of following the Lord: Discrimination, beatings and difficult legal ramifications | VOM Australia
Listen to part two of Noah and Patrick’s conversation as they highlight what life is like in a Muslim dominated country of Southeast Asia [name of country withheld for security]. Being a Christian convert from Islam presents life-altering legal challenges to individuals who wish to marry the…
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NIGERIA: Trump Threat Guns-A-Blazing to Defend Christians | VOM Australia
This week on VOMAus Radio, hear from our partners in Nigeria, Kent and Ruth of Christian Faith Ministries (CFM). As they choose to love their enemies, God continues to work powerfully through CFM. CFM is a valued long-term ministry partner of VOM Australia, equipping the church for evangelism in...
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What does persecution look like in a Muslim stronghold country of Southeast Asia? | VOM Australia
Australians are keen travellers to many Southeast Asian countries, but day-to-day life for small populations of local Christians can be a struggle. This week on VOMAus Radio, Patrick and Noah discuss Christian life in a Muslim-dominant Asian nation [name of country withheld for security]…
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INDIA: Christ is at Work in this Hindu Stronghold | VOM Australia
This week on VOMAus Radio, Noah and Patrick discuss the persecution of Christians in the extensive and hugely populous nation of India. While India’s constitution guarantees religious freedom, in reality, anti-conversion laws are commonly used against pastors and evangelists, and attacks on…
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PAKISTAN Persecution Response: Singing the Word of God - VOM International
This week on VOMAus Radio, Dr Yousaf Sadiq returns to continue his conversation with Todd Nettleton. 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 to…
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Voice of the Martyrs (Australia) raises awareness of persecuted Christians, learns from their experiences, and mobilises prayer and funding to support them. This enables them to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own nations.
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