In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah McGee is joined by Samuel Ben-Er for an important conversation about a growing global reality: why are Christians being targeted in different parts of the world?

From the Middle East to places like China and Iran, restrictions on faith are increasing and in some cases turning into outright persecution. Drawing on historical context and present-day examples, this episode explores why Christianity is often seen as a threat and what that reveals about power, control, and belief.

Samuel’s article: https://providencemag.com/2026/04/christianity-is-the-vanguard-of-western-civilization-and-america-must-protect-it-abroad/

So what’s really going on, and why does this matter right now?

We unpack:

🌍 Where Christians are facing the most pressure globally and what that looks like on the ground

⚖️ Why authoritarian regimes often view Christianity as a threat

🧠 The deeper political and ideological reasons behind restrictions on faith

⛪ What happens when belief challenges government authority

📣 Why this issue is often misunderstood or overlooked in mainstream conversations

🙏 How Christians should respond with awareness, wisdom, and prayer

Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.

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