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Did you know that the wise men of the Bible were ultimately unwise men? Their story isn’t a children’s story set in an elaborate Christmas pageant. It’s a story of persecution when Jesus was just a toddler. It’s a story that features drama and the genocidal slaughter of children. Christians living in the West have […]
In this episode, Nik recounts his time amongst believers in persecution in China. Nik comes to discover how believers in persecution keep their eyes focused on the important things of the Kingdom. Who gets to share Jesus with the lost? Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. Faith Under Fire […]
Last week, Nik and Ruth talked about “best practices” for how to provide counseling and soul care to workers. These are typically people who have experienced the depths of human depravity. This week, learn more how you can apply these lessons to missionaries serving in the hardest places of the world. Be sure to subscribe to […]
After Nik and Ruth had spent significant time in Somalia — witnessing horrific tragedies like war, abuse, and starvation — they learned and developed “best practices” for how to provide counseling and soul care to workers who had experienced the depths of human depravity. How can we apply these lessons to missionaries serving in the […]
In part one of a two-part series, Nik Ripken reveals his deeply personal journey of various traumas in life, ministry, and missions. How do you stay on the mission field, remain in your ministry, or keep your family when you walk through the unthinkable? Nik challenges listeners to understand how being obedient to go to […]
How can we help those who are suffering because of their beliefs? Persecuted believers want us to pray for them regularly. By doing this, we can help them in a meaningful way, making sure they don’t feel alone in their struggles. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. Pray […]
Nik and Ruth conclude a series on worship in the home by giving us a personal look into how they pray and worship around their breakfast table — whether as a couple, a family, with guests, and even the lost. Additionally, they share with listeners how they end their day in prayer and worship with […]
In a world brimming with distractions and demands, finding moments of tranquility and spiritual nourishment can seem like a daunting task. But for Ruth Ripken, moments of personal worship and devotion are not just a luxury. These elements are a lifeline. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. A Way […]
Whether you are overseas or in the Bible Belt of America, worship in homes is one of the most basic and crucial components of healthy believers. Nik and Ruth and their grandsons, Jonah and Maddox, model the joy-filled and simple practice of family devotions. Come join them in their living room as they show you […]
In our world today, there are countless regions where religious freedom is a given, where people can worship without fear, and where their beliefs are protected. However, this privilege should not make us blind to the harsh realities faced by those living in persecuted nations. In this episode, Nik Ripken challenges us to transcend our […]