About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of living out faith in a world where belief can lead to persecution, featuring insights from Ed Brown of Stefanus Alliance International.
What does it mean to live out faith in a world where belief can cost everything? Ed Brown , Secretary General of Stefanus Alliance International , brings a global perspective shaped by frontline work with persecuted communities. Through powerful stories and firsthand insight, this conversation explores the tension between religious freedom and gospel witness, revealing both the quiet pressures and extreme realities faced by believers, and why defending human dignity opens doors for the message of Christ to be heard. ___ Tune In to Discover ▫️How persecution shows up on a spectrum, from subtle discrimination to extreme violence ▫️Why defending human rights creates opportunities to share the gospel ▫️The theological foundation for advocating for all people, not just Christians ▫️Practical ways Christian higher education can engage and respond globally. ___ Inside the Episode 02:39 – The mission and global impact of Stefanus Alliance International 06:45 – Organizational pivots and rediscovering purpose after the Iron Curtain 12:49 – The spectrum of persecution, from discrimination to violence 17:52 – A pastor’s story of persecution and misunderstanding in India 24:08 – The theology…
People in this episode
Guest: Ed Brown
Topics covered
- persecution
- religious freedom
- gospel witness
- human rights
- Christian higher education
- global perspective
Keywords
- persecution
- faith
- religious freedom
- gospel
- human dignity
- Christian education
- global impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stefanus Alliance International
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