Theology in the Raw Hearing the Voice of the Martyrs: Todd Nettleton
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Dec 8, 2025 
Todd Nettleton, the Vice President of Message for Voice of the Martyrs–USA, shares gripping insights from over 25 years of interviewing persecuted Christians. He discusses the alarming trends in global martyrdom and the harsh realities in countries like North Korea, China, and Iran, where faith can mean death. Nettleton highlights the complexities behind persecution and how it can paradoxically foster church growth. His stories of courageous believers, like Sister Tong, inspire advocacy and prayer among Christians in safer regions.
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Bridge Between Persecuted And Free Churches
- Voice of the Martyrs acts as a bridge carrying aid into persecuted nations and bringing survivors' stories out.
- Founders were persecuted Christians, shaping VOM's mission to help pastors and families still behind bars.
Persecution Reflects Church Growth
- More people have died for Christ in the last century than prior centuries combined, reflecting rapid church growth.
- Growth in hostile regions increases both gospel reach and the scale of persecution.
North Korea Sees Faith As Treason
- North Korea treats Christianity as treason because the regime claims quasi-divine status for the Kim family.
- The state imprisons entire families, sometimes three generations, to extinguish Christian influence.
