Open Doors Africa Specialist, Jo Newhouse, provides a captivating inside look at the transformative work your support has achieved for  traumatised victims of persecution in Sub Saharan Africa.

Real-life stories from the heart of Africa

A Family's Adventures of Bible Smuggling and Miracles in North Korea and BeyondJordan sits down with John and Jill Hanna as they share remarkable tales of their travels and Bible smuggling missions into closed countries — Bibles hidden in panels of their camper van —  with their toddlers in tow.

A Family's Adventures of Bible Smuggling and Miracles in North Korea and Beyond Jordan sits down with John and Jill Hanna as they share remarkable tales of their travels and Bible smuggling missions into closed countries — Bibles hidden in panels of their camper van — with their toddlers in tow.

Episode 84: Behind Closed Borders

Adam Holland

Our new CEO, Adam, sits down with Jordan to chat about the power of the Bible and the increasing challenges that come with covert Bible distribution in restricted regions.

Episode 83: The Bible Coming Alive (OD AU/NZ CEO Adam Holland)

The church team share stories from persecuted believers they met on recent field trip to Egypt, Jordan speaks with a persecution expert about sub-Saharan Africa, and we talk about how we can stand One with those who are most persecuted at a time they need us most — Easter.

Easter Special: We're One With Them

Jordan speaks with one of our partners on the ground in Aleppo to talk about the impact of the earthquake and the future of the Syrian church.

Live in Aleppo: Following Jesus in Syria

Born Andrew van der Bijl in 1955, the late Brother Andrew’s bible smuggling escapades are the stuff of legend.Amongst other things, he was a husband, a father, a missionary and a cultural engineer - turning ISLAM into an acronym - I sincerely love all Muslims. Above all this, Andrew’s faith and trust in God were beyond measure. Open Doors Australia Founder Dean Keaney, reflects on the man behind the best-selling book, “God’s Smuggler”

Born Andrew van der Bijl in 1955, the late Brother Andrew’s bible smuggling escapades are the stuff of legend. Amongst other things, he was a husband, a father, a missionary and a cultural engineer - turning ISLAM into an acronym - I sincerely love all Muslims. Above all this, Andrew’s faith and trust in God were beyond measure. Open Doors Australia Founder Dean Keaney, reflects on the man behind the best-selling book, “God’s Smuggler”

What drove the man who drove the Beetle?

Our latest episode of the podcast is dedicated to you!Listen to our hosts, Mike Gore and Jocelyn Goto, as they unpack just some of the impact that you’ve made for the persecuted church all over the world in the last year.Your commitment to pray for and financially support the persecuted church through Open Doors is making a difference – thank you!!

Our latest episode of the podcast is dedicated to you! Listen to our hosts, Mike Gore and Jocelyn Goto, as they unpack just some of the impact that you’ve made for the persecuted church all over the world in the last year. Your commitment to pray for and financially support the persecuted church through Open Doors is making a difference – thank you!!

Thanks And Impact

After a long few years, our CEO, Mike, and Church Director, Gabe were able to visit persecuted Christians in the field. In this episode, Jocelyn interviews Mike and Gabe to get their reflections on their experience, and hear stories from the courageous Christians they met who follow Jesus, no matter the cost.

Field Trip: Reflections From Colombia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Doors World Watch Research discovered an alarming trend in gender-specific religious persecution– a hidden epidemic of forced marriage and abuse being experienced by Christian women, targeted for both their faith and gender.In this episode, Jocelyn Goto and producer Beth Westwood share stories from the field of persecuted women who impact their life, their suffering and how we can equip the Church to respond with love and bring restoration. Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church. Open Doors Live is hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and produced by Beth Westwood.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Doors World Watch Research discovered an alarming trend in gender-specific religious persecution– a hidden epidemic of forced marriage and abuse being experienced by Christian women, targeted for both their faith and gender. In this episode, Jocelyn Goto and producer Beth Westwood share stories from the field of persecuted women who impact their life, their suffering and how we can equip the Church to respond with love and bring restoration. Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church. Open Doors Live is hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and produced by Beth Westwood.

The Hidden Persecution of Christian Women

In this episode, Mike and Joce explore the newly released World Watch List 2022 and shares stories from the most dangerous countries to follow Jesus.  Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church. Open Doors Live is hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and produced by Beth Westwood.

In this episode, Mike and Joce explore the newly released World Watch List 2022 and shares stories from the most dangerous countries to follow Jesus. Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church. Open Doors Live is hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and produced by Beth Westwood.

The Most Dangerous Countries To Follow Jesus

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church.To find out more about Open Doors you can visit opendoors.org.au or opendoors.org.nzAnd don’t forget to rate, review and share this podcast.

Open Doors podcast is an extremely challenging podcast as it brings alive a world of Christianity that is unfamiliar to the western church. Mike and James challenge our views in relation to persecution from something to avoid to one that honours Jesus ultimately for his glory. If you’re willing to be challenged out of luke-warmness and grow towards a closer knowledge of God’s work in this world then this podcast is highly recommended

Powerful series

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast unpacking stories from the persecuted church that will challenge everything you know about faith, Jesus and the Church. To find out more about Open Doors you can visit <a href="http://opendoors.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">opendoors.org.au</a> or <a href="http://opendoors.org.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">opendoors.org.nz</a> And don’t forget to rate, review and share this podcast.

Open Doors Live Podcast

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.On this episode, James Kozina talks about a woman who spent 2 years in a metal shipping container for her faith. And Mike Gore shares some audio he recorded from an underground church in China. But they both ask the same question: Can Jesus be seen in my life, and is it a blessing to be persecuted?

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. On this episode, James Kozina talks about a woman who spent 2 years in a metal shipping container for her faith. And Mike Gore shares some audio he recorded from an underground church in China. But they both ask the same question: Can Jesus be seen in my life, and is it a blessing to be persecuted?

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Earlier this year, CEO Mike Gore travelled into Syria. In October, a new conflict erupted between Turkish and Kurdish armed forces as Christians were once again caught in the crossfire.In this episode, join Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and James Kozina as they unpack all you need to know about the current conflict in Syria, how you’re making a difference and what lessons we can from the persecuted church in Syria.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Earlier this year, CEO Mike Gore travelled into Syria. In October, a new conflict erupted between Turkish and Kurdish armed forces as Christians were once again caught in the crossfire. In this episode, join Mike Gore, Jocelyn Goto and James Kozina as they unpack all you need to know about the current conflict in Syria, how you’re making a difference and what lessons we can from the persecuted church in Syria.

Two Lessons From Syria

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.On this episode, Mike Gore and James Kozina share the 2018 World Watch List-  a highly accredited, indexed ranking of the top 50 hardest places on earth to follow Jesus. Get an inside look at North Korea and Afghanistan, as well as other World Watch List toppers.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. On this episode, Mike Gore and James Kozina share the 2018 World Watch List- a highly accredited, indexed ranking of the top 50 hardest places on earth to follow Jesus. Get an inside look at North Korea and Afghanistan, as well as other World Watch List toppers.

The World Watch List Edition

This in-betweener-sode gives you an inside look at the life and ministry of the CEO of Open Doors Australia, Mike Gore. Some of you may have heard Mike’s stories from the field. But what you don’t know is the story of his unconventional origins, upbringing and the moments that brought him here. He’ll take you on a journey from India to North Africa, and all the moments in between.

This in-betweener-sode gives you an inside look at the life and ministry of the CEO of Open Doors Australia, Mike Gore. Some of you may have heard Mike’s stories from the field. But what you don’t know is the story of his unconventional origins, upbringing and the moments that brought him here. He’ll take you on a journey from India to North Africa, and all the moments in between.

From India to North Africa

In this episode Mike Gore and James Kozina share radical stories of prayer from the persecuted church, which pose the question: Are our prayers more about our own security and comfort, or do they welcome persecution into our life?

I Pray You'd Be Persecuted

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode what do Russia, China and Algeria all have in common? They are in the top 50 hardest countries to be a Christian. This episode of the Open Doors Live podcast is all about the 2019 World Watch List, revealing where Christians are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode what do Russia, China and Algeria all have in common? They are in the top 50 hardest countries to be a Christian. This episode of the Open Doors Live podcast is all about the 2019 World Watch List, revealing where Christians are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

Around The World In Persecution

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically-based discussion.Thanks to Hillsong Church, join us for a conversation with Christine Caine, Robert Fergusson, Donna Crouch and Mike Gore at our Hillsong Conference 2019 Masterclass about fear and faith as we learn how to follow Jesus, no matter the cost.

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically-based discussion. Thanks to Hillsong Church, join us for a conversation with Christine Caine, Robert Fergusson, Donna Crouch and Mike Gore at our Hillsong Conference 2019 Masterclass about fear and faith as we learn how to follow Jesus, no matter the cost.

A Conversation From Hillsong About Fear and Faith

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode, Hillsong Worship hosted a masterclass at Hillsong Conference in Sydney,  in partnership with Open Doors Australia. ‘A Worship Journey to Broken Places’ is full of stories from the field. Hear about the way God is building His Church, even in some of the darkest places in the world.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode, Hillsong Worship hosted a masterclass at Hillsong Conference in Sydney, in partnership with Open Doors Australia. ‘A Worship Journey to Broken Places’ is full of stories from the field. Hear about the way God is building His Church, even in some of the darkest places in the world.

'A Worship Journey To Broken Places' With Hillsong Worship

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost.Ever wondered how we work in the field, or what the persecuted church would say to you, if they had the chance?In this episode, join Mike and a secret guest from Central Asia as we unpackaged what faith looks like in the midst of Islamic extremism, Communism, and how to press on even in persecution.

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Ever wondered how we work in the field, or what the persecuted church would say to you, if they had the chance? In this episode, join Mike and a secret guest from Central Asia as we unpackaged what faith looks like in the midst of Islamic extremism, Communism, and how to press on even in persecution.

A Message From The Persecuted Church

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence please contact 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) or call 000.Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost.Welcome to the Open Doors Live Tour. If you missed out, you can still be part of the faith-changing night where we gathered together as one body with the persecuted church.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence please contact 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) or call 000. Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories that mentor us in our faith as we learn how to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Welcome to the Open Doors Live Tour. If you missed out, you can still be part of the faith-changing night where we gathered together as one body with the persecuted church.

The Open Doors Live Tour

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode, Mike and our newest co-host, Jocelyn Goto, talk about what happens when the persecuted church and the so-called ‘free’ church collide.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode, Mike and our newest co-host, Jocelyn Goto, talk about what happens when the persecuted church and the so-called ‘free’ church collide.

A Beautiful Collision

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit content.Where is the most unlikely place to start a church? Take a look inside a North Korea labour camp and learn what it means to follow Jesus, no matter the cost.In this episode, Mike Gore and Jocelyn Goto release the 2020 World Watch List of the most dangerous countries to be a Christian.

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit content. Where is the most unlikely place to start a church? Take a look inside a North Korea labour camp and learn what it means to follow Jesus, no matter the cost. In this episode, Mike Gore and Jocelyn Goto release the 2020 World Watch List of the most dangerous countries to be a Christian.

Inside North Korea and the World Watch List

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.On this episode, Mike interviews a friend of the ministry, Wybo Nicolai. He’s had over 30 years of experience in the field, including 5 years in the Soviet Union and 16 years in the Middle East. He also happens to be the creator of the World Watch List.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. On this episode, Mike interviews a friend of the ministry, Wybo Nicolai. He’s had over 30 years of experience in the field, including 5 years in the Soviet Union and 16 years in the Middle East. He also happens to be the creator of the World Watch List.

The Making Of The World Watch List

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode, Mike and James tackle some of the big questions that arise when partnering with the persecuted church. Dive into the book of Job and hear stories of how believers are choosing to respond to suffering.

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode, Mike and James tackle some of the big questions that arise when partnering with the persecuted church. Dive into the book of Job and hear stories of how believers are choosing to respond to suffering.

India: The Strong, Suffering Church

In this time of uncertainty, as the Western church is forced into home churches, Open Doors is standing with you.We’re releasing mini podcast series, to help you and your church follow Jesus and strengthen your faith. We are one body. One Church. One family. And we’re stronger, together.In Volume 2 of 'House Church by Open Doors' we look at a Christian response to isolation and whether our slowed down rhythms are really opportunities in disguise to deepen our relationship with God.

In this time of uncertainty, as the Western church is forced into home churches, Open Doors is standing with you. We’re releasing mini podcast series, to help you and your church follow Jesus and strengthen your faith. We are one body. One Church. One family. And we’re stronger, together. In Volume 2 of 'House Church by Open Doors' we look at a Christian response to isolation and whether our slowed down rhythms are really opportunities in disguise to deepen our relationship with God.

House Church by Open Doors: Volume 2 - Isolation

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode travel to Iraq with Mike Gore and our producer Beth, to see what life is like for believers living in a country governed by Sharia Law.Music credit in this podcast attributed to Typos.Work licensed under the attribution license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode travel to Iraq with Mike Gore and our producer Beth, to see what life is like for believers living in a country governed by Sharia Law. Music credit in this podcast attributed to Typos. Work licensed under the attribution license <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#</a>

From the Field: Hope For The Church In Iraq

Ron Boyd-MacMillan

Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan has been with the ministry of Open Doors for over 40 years. He’s smuggled Bibles during the Cold War, trained preachers from the underground church in China, was a journalist for TIME magazine and witnessed the Tiananmen massacre, and is a specialist in the theology of persecution.In this episode, join Mike Gore for an interview with Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan.

Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan has been with the ministry of Open Doors for over 40 years. He’s smuggled Bibles during the Cold War, trained preachers from the underground church in China, was a journalist for TIME magazine and witnessed the Tiananmen massacre, and is a specialist in the theology of persecution. In this episode, join Mike Gore for an interview with Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan.

4 Ways to Kill Your Church Without Knowing It - Ft. Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto.This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode, Mike and our newest co-host, Jocelyn Goto, talk about a movement making it’s way across the Australian and New Zealand church. It’s called One With Them.

Open Doors LIVE is a monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore, James Kozina and Jocelyn Goto. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode, Mike and our newest co-host, Jocelyn Goto, talk about a movement making it’s way across the Australian and New Zealand church. It’s called One With Them.

One With Them

Conflict, Faith, and ISIS by Open Doors Australia &amp; New Zealand

Conflict, Faith, and ISIS

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion.In this episode, Mike and James tackle some of the big questions that arise when partnering with the persecuted church. Dive into the book of Job and hear stories of how believers are choosing to respond to suffering.Music credit in this podcast attributed to Typos.Work licensed under the attribution license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#

Open Doors LIVE is a brand new, monthly podcast from Open Doors Australia, hosted by Mike Gore and James Kozina. This podcast brings the persecuted church to life, with each episode containing life-changing stories, accurate updates on events and trends in persecution and biblically based discussion. In this episode, Mike and James tackle some of the big questions that arise when partnering with the persecuted church. Dive into the book of Job and hear stories of how believers are choosing to respond to suffering. Music credit in this podcast attributed to Typos. Work licensed under the attribution license <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#</a>

The Paradox of Persecution

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