Episode 158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions
Aug 10, 2021
In today’s conversation, Floyd Brobbel shares the reality and scale of persecution present around the world. You will gain a better understanding of what the Bible says about persecution, how this affects the way we go about missions, and what churches can do to support missionaries in high-persecution areas.What do you think of this episode?
Our guest today is Floyd Brobbel the CEO of The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, a ministry that seeks to stand with persecuted Christians in adversity, helping them advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a hostile world. Floyd believes, as outlined in Hebrews 13:3, that as Christ-followers, we must all remember our persecuted family: “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and (remember) those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Floyd and his wife, Vanessa, now live in Southern Ontario, and he is also an author. This year published a book entitled, “Trouble on the Way: Persecution in the Christian Life.”
Show Notes:
- Global Missions Toolbox
- Episode 024: Myths and Truths of Risk in Missions- Anna Hampton
- Episode 143: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk- Anna Hampton
- Episode 063: How to Pray for the Nations- Operation World- Molly Wall
- Tortured for Christ
- Monthly Magazine- US
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Contact Floyd at: ceo@vomcanada.org