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Morning Wire

The Pastor China Won’t Let Go

Morning Wire

The Daily Wire

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4.926.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2026

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

For years, Pastor Ezra Jin led one of China's largest Christian churches, even as government pressure mounted around him. When authorities shut down his church, it only grew larger online until Jin and dozens of church leaders were arrested. On this episode of Morning Wire, Jin's daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, shares her father's story, the conditions of his imprisonment, and why his family believes international pressure may finally bring him home. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Ep. 2828 - - - Today’s Sponsors: Alliance Defending Freedom - If you believe children deserve compassion, protection, and thoughtful care—this is an opportunity to take action. Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to sign the petition today. Balance of Nature - Go to https://BalanceofNature.com today and get 10% OFF the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use Discount Code: WIRE - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Privacy Policy:⁠ ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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For nearly two decades, Pastor Ezra Jin helped build one of China's most influential churches,

0:09.7

drawing thousands of worshippers, even as the Chinese government cracked down on Christianity.

0:15.3

After years of surveillance and the closure of his physical church,

0:18.9

Jin was arrested last fall.

0:22.7

He remains imprisoned in China, separated from his family and congregation. His daughter, Grace, joins us to talk about his current

0:28.3

plight, how the Trump administration has responded, and how she has hope for his return. I'm Daily Wire,

0:33.8

executive editor John Bickley. This is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

0:39.2

There's a reason so many Americans feel called to stand up for children right now,

0:42.9

because in a culture that moves incredibly fast,

0:45.2

kids deserve protection, guidance, and the chance to grow up

0:48.0

without being pushed toward irreversible decisions before they're ready to fully understand the consequences.

0:52.7

That's why organizations like Alliance Depending Freedom are stepping in.

0:56.0

ADF is working to encourage major corporations to reconsider policies that provide coverage

1:00.3

for so-called gender transition procedures from minors through employee health care plans.

1:04.7

This conversation is bigger than politics.

1:06.9

It's about whether our culture is willing to slow down, protect childhood, and support

1:10.4

families navigating difficult decisions with care and wisdom.

1:13.5

And the reality is, public pressure matters.

1:15.6

When everyday Americans speak up together, companies listen.

1:18.6

That's why Alliance Defending Freedom is inviting people across the country to make their voices heard by signing their petition to corporate America.

1:24.9

If you believe children deserve compassion, protection, and thoughtful care, this is an opportunity to take action. Visit join adf.com

1:31.9

slash wire to sign the petition today. Again, that's join adf.com slash wire.

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