We in America hear a gospel of come to Jesus and he'll make your life here on earth better.

That is not actually the gospel that's in the Bible.

In fact, Jesus said the world hates me.

And if you follow me, the world will hate you too.

We need to not be surprised that followers of Jesus are hated by the world.

That's exactly what Jesus said would happen.

Hey, friends, welcome back to another episode of Theologist around. My guest today is Todd

Nettleton, who is the vice president of Message for Voice of the Martyrs USA and the host of

The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He serves as a voice for persecuted Christians,

inspiring Christians with the faithfulness of Christ's followers in 70-plus nations where they face

persecution for wearing his name. He's been with Voice of the Martyrs for more than 25 years,

and he's traveled the world and conducted face-to-face interviews

with hundreds of Christians who've endured persecution in more than 30 nations.

I would highly encourage you to check out his book, When Faith is Forbidden, 40 Days on the Frontlines

with persecuted Christians.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Todd.

Loved his heart, and he just, gosh, the stories he tells, especially towards the end of this podcast, are pretty challenging, heartbreaking, convicting, challenging, all the above.

So, yeah, can't wait for you to listen to this conversation with Todd Nettleton.

Please welcome him to the show for the first time. I'm all out of order my intro here.

Todd Nettleton, folks. He's coming on for the first time. Theology in Iraq.

Todd, thanks so much for coming on Theology and Ra. I'm really excited about this conversation.

I've been aware of and a fan from a distance of Voice of the Martyrs

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