Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson ANDY COLEMAN | In Days of Darkness (Ep. 839)
Nov 13, 2025
In this discussion, Andy Coleman, President of the Christian Emergency Alliance and author of 'In Days of Darkness', shares his journey from military service to aiding persecuted Christians globally. He contrasts hard and soft persecution, highlighting the daily threats many face. Andy emphasizes the importance of directing aid through local churches to prevent theft and dependency. Furthermore, he challenges the modern church's preparedness for spiritual warfare and encourages a proactive mindset for believers in times of crisis.
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Deployment Sparks Life Change
- Andy Coleman describes meeting displaced Iraqi Christians in Baghdad, playing with their kids and sharing meals, which deeply changed his life direction.
- That direct personal connection led him to start ad hoc aid efforts and ultimately leave law practice for full-time ministry work.
Deliver Aid Through Local Churches
- Work through local churches and private channels to deliver aid so it reaches intended Christian recipients and avoids diversion.
- Avoid routing supplies through hostile or Islamist organizations that will traffic or steal assistance for profit.
Avoid Creating Dependency
- Prioritize unmet needs that local churches already pursue so aid supplements rather than substitutes local effort.
- Avoid projects that raise recipients to Western standards or create dependency on foreign aid.
