206: Increasing Persecution in the West

When we hear the word “persecution,” we usually think about people suffering and being killed in faraway places. That’s exactly what’s happening in Nigeria today where Islamic extremists are attempting a genocide that will eliminate the entire Christian population in that nation. But there are other forms of persecution, some of which we may not be paying attention to and they’re happening right here in the West.

James R. Wood, “A chill on Christian speech,” December 17, 2025.
Jordan J. Ballor, “Neutral in name only,” December 4, 2025.
Erin Hawley, “A sweeping—and unlawful—subpoena,” December 2, 2025.