CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE: Mike Burnard - Persecution & Hope: The Church’s Role in Crisis – Faith in Syria & Gaza

In this powerful podcast, Mike discusses the heartbreaking persecution of Christians in Syria and Gaza. Amid recent attacks on churches and the killing of believers—including Pastor Khaled and his family—Mike emphasizes the biblical truth that "if one part of the body suffers, we all suffer." He calls the global church to prayer, urging believers to act as "spiritual firefighters" who run toward crisis rather than away. Addressing the difficult question of why God allows suffering, Mike explains how persecution historically spreads the Gospel, turning martyrs into seeds of faith. This emotional yet hopeful conversation challenges Christians to stand in solidarity with persecuted believers and trust in God’s presence even in the darkest times.