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He\u2019ll also explain how the church prepares believers\u2014especially young people\u2014to be strong in their faith and ready to withstand societal pressure and persecution.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron will also talk about the types of persecution faced by former Muslims who leave Islam behind to follow Christ. Finally, he\u2019ll equip listeners with specific ways to pray for Pakistan and the church there.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how you can pray for Christians in Pakistan and other restricted nations, <a href= \"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/freeprayerguide\/?_source_code=VOMRadio\"> request your free copy of <em>VOM\u2019s 2021 Global Prayer Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! <a href= \"http:\/\/www.vomradio.net\/Subscribe\">Subscribe to the podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vomradio.net\/episodes\/detail\/pakistan-persecution-is-like-the-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode on VOMRadio.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paul wrote to the Corinthian church that, \u201ca wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries\u201d (I Cor. 16:9). \u201cBrother Aaron\u201d says Paul\u2019s ministry description could have been written about Christians in the restricted nation of Pakistan in 2021. 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