Christian Persecution in Nigeria Explained with Dr. Henry Oloruntobo

In this gripping and eye-opening episode, Dr. Brent is joined by Nigerian pastor and leader Dr. Henry Oloruntobo to talk about the growing wave of persecution facing Christians across Nigeria. Few places on earth are more dangerous for believers — and few stories are more important for the global church to hear.

Dr. Henry shares firsthand experiences, the spiritual climate on the ground, and the incredible resilience of believers who continue to gather, worship, and preach the gospel despite extreme violence and daily threats.

 

Why Nigeria Matters

Nigeria is currently considered the most lethal place in the world to be a Christian.
According to the latest persecution data:

• More Christians are killed in Nigeria than in all other countries combined.
• The global estimate is around 12 Christians killed every day, with a staggering percentage occurring in Nigeria.
• More than 380 million Christians worldwide face persecution or discrimination — and Nigeria is at the center of the crisis.
• Attacks on churches, pastors, villages, and Christian homes number in the thousands each year.
• The violence is fueled by extremist groups, political instability, tribal conflict, and targeted religious hatred.

This episode confronts the heartbreaking reality — and the incredible hope — of Nigeria’s suffering but steadfast church.

 

What We Discuss in This Episode

• The current conditions for believers in Nigeria

What life looks like for pastors, families, and churches in areas targeted by extremists.

• Why persecution is intensifying

How radical groups, political dynamics, and spiritual forces are contributing to escalating violence.

• Stories of courage, survival, and faith

Dr. Henry shares powerful real-life moments where God’s presence met believers in their darkest hours.

• How the global church should respond

We talk about prayer, advocacy, support, and standing with our brothers and sisters as Hebrews 13:3 commands:

“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison.” (NIV)

• A biblical lens on persecution

Scriptures like 1 Corinthians 12:26 (“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it”) remind us that their suffering is our suffering — because the church is one body.

 

A Call to Pray and Stand With the Persecuted Church

This episode ends with a challenge:
The believers of Nigeria are not statistics — they are family.

As the church in Acts showed us, the global body of Christ is called to respond with:

• Prayer
• Support
• Solidarity
• Courage
• Love

Their faith under fire should awaken ours.

You can connect with Dr. Henry at The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Good Seed Assembly.

Giving to help the persecuted church can be done through Arise Church’s “Legacy” fund.

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