Is the Church Dying in the U.S.? Nik Ripken’s Insightful Analysis Ep.2

Is the Church Dying in the U.S.? Nik Ripken’s Insightful Analysis Ep.2

by | Jul 26, 2025 | Control, Faith, Hope in Christ, Living for Eternity, Obedience, Persecution, Podcast, Praising God, Prayer for the Persecuted, Religious Freedom, Relying on Christ, Surrendering to Christ

In this compelling episode of “Faith Under Fire,” Jeff King and Nik Ripken tackle the pressing question: Is the church in the U.S. dying? Drawing from his extensive experience and global perspective, Nik offers a candid analysis of the challenges facing...
Christians Worship in Ukraine Despite Oppression

Christians Worship in Ukraine Despite Oppression

by | Jul 22, 2025 | Faith, Hope in Christ, Living for Eternity, Obedience, Persecution, Podcast, Praising God, Prayer for the Persecuted, Religious Freedom, Relying on Christ, Surrendering to Christ, Trials & Tribulations, Ukraine

[Originally aired: 2022]   Jeff King discusses the suffering Christians in Ukraine face. Every year, 200 million Christians suffer some level of persecution. The press is largely silent, and the Western Church remains asleep on the subject. We exist to build,...
A Missionary’s Radical Journey: Nik Ripken’s Story of Profound Faith and Enduring Persecution Ep. 1

A Missionary’s Radical Journey: Nik Ripken’s Story of Profound Faith and Enduring Persecution Ep. 1

by | Jul 19, 2025 | Faith, Hope in Christ, Living for Eternity, Obedience, Persecution, Podcast, Praising God, Prayer for the Persecuted, Religious Freedom, Relying on Christ, Surrendering to Christ, Trials & Tribulations

In this episode of “Faith Under Fire,” Jeff King, President of International Christian Concern, sits down with Nik Ripken to explore his extraordinary journey as a missionary in some of the world’s most perilous regions. Nik shares his personal story...
Attack in Kagoro, Nigeria

Attack in Kagoro, Nigeria

by | Jul 15, 2025 | Faith, Hope in Christ, Living for Eternity, Nigeria, Obedience, Persecution, Podcast, Praising God, Prayer for the Persecuted, Religious Freedom, Relying on Christ, Surrendering to Christ, Trials & Tribulations

[Originally aired: 2022]   Jeff King discusses the brutal attacks Christians face from Muslims in Nigeria. Every year, 200 million Christians suffer some level of persecution. The press is largely silent, and the Western Church remains asleep on the subject. We...
When God Doesn’t Answer: Navigating Faith Through Unanswered Questions with Andrew Brunson Ep. 2

When God Doesn’t Answer: Navigating Faith Through Unanswered Questions with Andrew Brunson Ep. 2

by | Jul 12, 2025 | Faith, Hope in Christ, Living for Eternity, Obedience, Persecution, Podcast, Praising God, Prayer for the Persecuted, Religious Freedom, Relying on Christ, Surrendering to Christ, Trials & Tribulations, Turkey

  In this episode of “Faith Under Fire,” Jeff King continues his conversation with Andrew Brunson, delving deeper into the spiritual challenges faced during Andrew’s imprisonment in Turkey. This episode explores the profound struggle of...