Breakpoint CYE Nigerian Persecution
Dec 19, 2025
The podcast delves into the alarming persecution of Christians in Nigeria. It discusses the U.S. designating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, highlighting the influence of faith leaders in advocating for change. John Stonestreet reveals the growing violence from groups like Boko Haram and highlights the gap between official explanations and the reality of religious targeting. The urgency for global awareness and the strategic religious role of Nigeria are emphasized, with a strong call for prayer and political action.
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Rising International Recognition
- Nigeria has become one of the worst places for Christians, with official designations and warnings increasing in 2025.
- John Stonestreet links this attention to coordinated advocacy and governmental responses, not just happenstance.
Faith Leaders’ Advocacy Success
- John Stonestreet joined 32 faith leaders in a letter urging presidential designation for Nigeria.
- President Trump even used strong rhetoric on social media and threatened possible intervention in response.
Scale And Drivers Of The Violence
- Over 7,000 Nigerian Christians were killed in the first seven months of 2025, making Nigeria a focal point of global faith-related murders.
- The violence is driven by jihadist groups and militant Fulani herdsmen targeting Christians repeatedly and systematically.