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Everyone in Afghanistan is dealing with a disrupted economy, with some losing jobs, and others losing family and friends and all dealing with lack of available resources. Amidst Islamist oppression, there are opportunities for Christians to serve and be a witness. The church is underground, a persecuted minority, meeting in small groups yet still quietly finding ways to share the gospel.<\/p>\n<p>Afghans are also being reached in the countries to which they have fled\u2014including via social media. Refugees have gone through trauma and stress. Yet, they have been welcomed into other countries\u2014often more welcomed by Christians than fellow Muslims, which gives new opportunities to share the gospel.<\/p>\n<p>John will share stories of prayers that have been answered since the Taliban takeover\u2014and give listeners current needs to lift in prayer on behalf of Afghan Christians\u2014our brothers and sisters in faith.<\/p>\n<p>Never miss an episode! <a href= \"http:\/\/www.VOMRadio.net\/subscribe\">Subscribe to the podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vomradio.net\/episodes\/detail\/afghanistan-under-taliban-control-how-is-it-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode on VOMRadio.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year the world witnessed thousands of Afghans fleeing their country as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. 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Yet, they have been welcomed into other countries\u2014often more welcomed by Christians than fellow Muslims, which gives new opportunities to share the gospel. John will share stories of prayers that have been answered since the Taliban takeover\u2014and give listeners current needs to lift in prayer on behalf of Afghan Christians\u2014our brothers and sisters in faith. Never miss an episode! 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