CBNNews posted the following report today concerning the rise of Anti-Semitism and the persecution of Christians in the world. You may read the full article here.

Azerbaijan (MNN) ? The reins are tightening on what is and isn’t allowed to be sold in Azerbaijan—including religious materials.

Over the weekend I received an urgent prayer request from our friends over at Gospel for Asia. The prayer request concerned a pastor who was kidnapped and was in need of prayer for a quick release. I'm happy to report that a short time later that the pastor was released. CBN News shares the following report today.

Iran (MNN) ? After several months in prison and solitary confinement, two Iranian Christians have been released from prison.

He heard the decree from his window: “For the next thirty days, anyone who prays to anyone other than the king will be thrown to the lions.”

I am happy to share with you that our weekly Persecution podcast is available now for your listening pleasure.