What’s happening with persecuted Christians in Nigeria?
In this episode of the Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Larry Alex Taunton, an author and apologist, who shares his firsthand experience witnessing Christian persecution in Nigeria. Taunton recounts his journey to the country’s northern region, where he saw the devastating effects of what he calls a “genocide against Christians.” He describes traveling through burned villages, military checkpoints, and communities living in constant fear of attacks by Boko Haram and Fulani militants.
Through personal experience, Taunton highlights the courage of Nigerian Christians who remain steadfast in their faith despite extreme danger. His central message is that the Western church has largely ignored this persecution, and that believers in safer nations must recognize their responsibility to speak out and advocate for action. Alex and Scott end with a call to combine compassion, truth, and courage—to both confront injustice and advance the mission of Christ.
Key Topics:
- Larry Taunton’s firsthand experience in northern Nigeria and exposure to Christian persecution.
- The role of Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen in anti-Christian violence.
- The silence and suppression of the issue by Western media and international organizations.
- The moral and spiritual responsibility of the Western church to respond.
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