In this week's episode of VOMRadio, "John" tells us about his ministry in Syria and the good things that God is doing in that country in the midst of war and terror and chaos.

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Around the world, the advance of Islamic extremist groups is creating increasing difficulties for Christians, as Islamists seek territory and political power. Islamic groups often terrorize Christians by chasing them off of their property, appropriating Christian properties, and even kidnapping or killing family members.The increasing threat of extremism was highlighted this year with the advance of the Islamic State (IS) terror group from Syria into Iraq.

It's not too late to make sure that your church will "Remember those in bonds..." (Heb. 13:3) this Sunday on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP).

A trip to the Middle East is not needed to learn that untold numbers of people are suffering in these ancient lands. Multiple media outlets are sharing unimaginable stories riddled with pain and affliction. Followers of Jesus Christ, once known as the 'sect of the Nazarene,' are being relentlessly pursued by radical Islamic factions. They are being kidnapped, tortured, raped, and forced to flee their homes and the birthplace of Christianity. A genocidal fire fueled by fierce evil is scorching the Middle East, and leaving in its wake death and destruction.

This week's episode of VOMRadio is live online, featuring an interview with Gracia Burnham.

During a staff meeting this morning one of VOM's executives shared a devotional on the life of great missionary C.T. Studd.

VOM's Todd Nettleton spoke yesterday with Gary Lane of CBN News about the recent decision of the High Court in Lahore to uphold the guilty verdict against Asia Bibi and the death penatly against her. Here is the rusulting CBN News story:

Last week, Pakistan’s High Court rejected the appeal of a Christian woman sentenced to death for the crime of blasphemy. Unless the Supreme Court intervenes, Asia Bibi will be put to death.

Listen to the latest episode of VOM Radio below. This week we hear first-hand from a gospel worker evangelizing inside Iran in spite of the risks there. We also hear from a couple that decided to come and volunteer their service at VOM.