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Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

By: Greg Musselman
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The “Closer to the Fire” podcast addresses the persecution of Christians in various restricted nations around the world. By presenting informative interviews with Christian leaders on the front lines, this regular podcast serves to raise awareness, support and prayer on behalf of those who are suffering for their faith in Jesus. “Closer to the Fire” is produced by The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, a non-profit organization that has served persecuted Christians for more than 50 years. To learn more about the ministry of VOM Canada, go to www.vomcanada.com Hosted by longtime television broadcaster Greg Musselman, who also represents VOM Canada as the organization’s Minister-at-Large, this podcast will keep you up to date on the latest global situations involving today’s persecuted church. Greg joined VOM Canada in 2003 and, over the years, he has interviewed hundreds of persecuted Christians during his extensive international travels.Copyright 2026 Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman Christianity Politics & Government Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Season 6: Episode 20: Somalia: How Christian Media Is Transforming Lives! (encore)

    Season 6: Episode 20: Somalia: How Christian Media Is Transforming Lives! (encore)
    Jun 14 2026
    Ranking second on the 2026 World Watch List, Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for followers of Jesus. Public Christian worship is forbidden; conversion from Islam is illegal; and the militant terrorist group, Al-Shabaab, continues its violent campaign to eliminate Christianity – openly executing anyone suspected of having faith in Jesus. In the midst of this intense persecution, God is powerfully at work. Through the ministry of Somalia Christian TV, countless Somalis are hearing the Gospel, and thereby encountering Jesus for the first time. The media ministry, led by former Somali Muslims Shino and Shania Gabo, is reaching deep into Somali communities with the hope, truth and life-changing message of God’s salvation through Christ. During this episode of Closer to the Fire, podcast host Greg Musselman is joined by Shino and Shania who will be sharing their remarkable testimonies. In addition to revealing the tremendous impact that this couple’s growing media outreach is having on so many lives in Somalia, the interview will also address the real dangers they continue to face because of their courageous faith. Length: 58:30 Episode Notes To watch the interview with the Gabo’s https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-so-2025-02-04.htm Somalia Christian TV: https://somalichristiantv.org Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List: https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/ Learn more about persecution in Somalia: https://www.vomcanada.com/somalia.htm
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    1 hr
  • Season 6: Episode 19: Pakistan: Protecting Christian Girls and Young Women

    Season 6: Episode 19: Pakistan: Protecting Christian Girls and Young Women
    May 29 2026

    The governor of Pakistan’s Punjab Province recently signed the "Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026" into effect, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 and strengthening protections for vulnerable youth. It is hoped that this legislation will help prevent the kidnapping, forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls across the country.

    In this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by Shulammite Nasir, a Pakistani Christian now living in Canada, to discuss the potential impact of this new law on the nation’s Christian minority. Drawing from her own experiences, Shulammite shares insight into the many challenges faced by girls and young women in Pakistan. She also speaks about her passion to encourage believers in her homeland and share the Gospel with those seeking truth.

    Shulammite moved to Canada in 2018 with her parents, three sisters and brother. During her conversation with Greg, she reflects on why her family left Pakistan and how God redirected her life from a career in business to a calling in ministry.

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    Episode Notes

    To watch Greg’s full interview with Shulammite Nasir, go to:

    https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-pk-2026-05-28.htm

    Church of Pentecost Pakistan: www.churchofpentecostpakistan.com

    Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com

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    36 mins
  • Season 6: Episode 18: Serving the Persecuted Church: VOMC’s Global Projects of Hope

    Season 6: Episode 18: Serving the Persecuted Church: VOMC’s Global Projects of Hope
    May 15 2026
    In a recent episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, we invited listeners and viewers to take a practical step toward “Actively Remembering the ‘Church Persecuted’” by signing a petition to the Russian Embassy. The petition called for the safe release of Ms. Park Tae-yeon, a 70-year-old South Korean missionary currently being held in a Russian detention centre. To view this episode, visit: https://www.vomcanada.com/video/ru-2026-04-20.htm. In this episode, we turn our attention to the second part of VOMC’s mission statement – “Serving the ‘Church Persecuted’” – and explore how this calling is being fulfilled through ministry projects around the world. Duane Friesen, VOMC’s Vice President of International Ministry, shares insights into the many ways persecuted believers are supported globally, and how these initiatives bring Christ-centred care to those who need it most. Length:40 minutes Episode Notes To watch the full interview with Duane, go to: https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-vomc-2026-05-07.htm To find out more about how you can support VOMC’s global ministry projects, visit: www.vomcanada.com/donate Subscribe to receive VOMC’s Persecution & Prayer Alert emails: https://store.vomcanada.org/register/2026-06-21 VOMC’s international projects can be summarized through the acronym “VOICE”: · Vindicate · Outreach · Invest · Connect · Empower
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    40 mins
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