• The Facts About Persecution in Nigeria
    Oct 24 2025

    In this episode, Andrew and Chris share facts on the ongoing conversation about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and how you can help today.

    Add your voice to the petition for the church in Nigeria and all of Sub-Saharan Africa at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Check out the first episode of The Archway at https://youtu.be/ZD8tL2oO3m0?si=BPQag_9b87aLcPlK

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    22 Min.
  • 70th Anniversary Interview with Paul Estabrooks: The Heart Behind Our Ministry
    Sep 1 2025

    In honour of the 70th anniversary of Open Doors, this is part two of a special two-part interview with long-time Open Doors worker Paul Estabrooks. In this episode, we’ll hear about how the ministry of Open Doors expanded from Bible smuggling to the multifaceted work of today and one of many incredible stories that shows why we do what we do.

    You can hear our interview with Paul from 2021 for even more details on Project Pearl here.

    Part 1: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part-1/

    Part 2: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part2/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    25 Min.
  • 70th Anniversary Interview with Paul Estabrooks: The Impact of Bible Smuggling
    Aug 28 2025

    In honour of the 70th anniversary of Open Doors, this is part two of a special two-part interview with long-time Open Doors worker Paul Estabrooks. In this episode, we’ll hear about how Paul got involved with Open Doors, what Brother Andrew was really like, and about the circumstances that brought on Project Pearl, one of the largest projects in Open Doors history.

    You can hear our interview with Paul from 2021 for even more details on Project Pearl here.

    Part 1: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part-1/

    Part 2: https://opendoorscanada.podbean.com/e/night-of-a-million-miracles-part2/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    21 Min.
  • Why Praying for Christians in Iran is Essential
    Jul 28 2025

    In this episode, Andrew and Chris share about some prisoners from Iran and why the situation is so severe for them. They also give an insight into the prayer life at Open Doors Canada's office and our core value of prayer.

    Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at either 7pm ET or 7pm PT as we pray for the latest requests from the persecuted church: https://www.opendoorscanada.org/prayer-signup/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    17 Min.
  • Updates on Missing Believers in Colombia and Church Attack in Syria
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode, Andrew and Nicolette give an update on a missing couple that we shared about during our One With Them event and share about a bombing in Syria. We ask that you join us in prayer for our brothers and sisters after these incidents.

    You can view the full One With Them event at https://www.youtube.com/live/TrC_fg3mH48?feature=shared and you can still do the One With Them challenge at https://www.onewiththem.ca/challenge.

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    13 Min.
  • Prisoners to Pray for & A Miraculous Release!
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode, Chris and Jared share about our One With Them campaign, focused on Christian captives and including how you can get involved. They also share about some recent arrests of believers in Iran and a miraculous story of a believer being released from prison.

    You can find all the information you need about One With Them, including the church resource toolkit, the challenge, and the live event, at www.onewiththem.ca.

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 Min.
  • Coordinated Attacks Across Nigeria Leave Over 100 Dead
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode, Andrew and Jared share about a series of coordinated attacks across Nigeria, targeting Christians. Please join us in prayer for these dear brothers and sisters of ours that are surrounded by violence and grief.

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    11 Min.
  • China's New Restrictions on Missionary Work and What that Means for the Church
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, Andrew, Jared and Chris share about new restrictions enforced by the Chinese government that will make sharing the gospel even harder. They'll give an inside look as to how this can impact our brothers and sisters in China, share how we can pray for them, and how we and the global church can hold onto hope.

    If you are interested in hosting Open Doors Canada, please get in touch with us at odcevents@odcan.org!

    Get your copy of the 2025 World Watch List at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/

    Add your voice to the petition for the Sub-Saharan African Church at https://leavesofhealing.org/petition?base=28

    Find more resources to pray for the persecuted church at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/get-involved/pray/

    Get in touch with us at podcast@odcan.org

    Subscribe to the #OpenDoorsCanada podcast via iTunes, PodBean, Spotify, and more.

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    19 Min.