Why is one of the deadliest religious persecution crises in the world barely discussed?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I talk with Brad Brandon of Across Nigeria to examine the escalating violence against Christians in northern Nigeria. While governments and international media often frame the conflict as economic or tribal, experts on the ground describe the very different reality of a a systematic targeting of Christian communities driven by radical Islamist groups.

Brad shares firsthand insights into the scale of the violence, the rise of terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA), and the devastating stories coming out of villages where entire families have been massacred.

But this conversation also explores something deeper.

We discuss how poverty, illiteracy and lack of opportunity create fertile ground for radicalization and how education, community development and "peace tours" are helping reduce violence and build bridges between Muslim and Christian communities.

Most importantly, we talk about the role of faith under persecution, why believers in Nigeria often demonstrate extraordinary courage, and what the global church can do to stand with those suffering for their faith.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• If my faith cost me safety or comfort, how would it change the way I live it?

• What responsibilities do believers in freedom have toward those under persecution?

📌 In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The 15-year wave of violence against Christian communities in Nigeria

✅ Why Christians are disproportionately targeted in northern Nigeria

✅ The role of Boko Haram, ISWA and militant Fulani groups

✅ Sharia law and the risks faced by converts to Christianity

✅ The socioeconomic forces fueling radicalization

✅ How education initiatives are reducing violence by up to 70%

✅ The impact of international policy and foreign investment pressures

✅ Why the Nigerian government denies the scale of the crisis

✅ Boldness, faith, and spiritual resilience under persecution

📢 TAKE ACTION:

🙏 Pray intentionally for persecuted Christians worldwide

📖 Educate yourself about religious freedom violations

🧠 Support organizations providing education and peacebuilding

🗣 Raise awareness about the crisis in Nigeria

💝 Give to ministries helping stabilize communities on the ground

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