When Faith Is Forbidden | Todd Nettleton

When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians

Extended Synopsis

When Faith Is Forbidden invites readers on a transformative 40-day journey to meet brothers and sisters who share in the sufferings of Christ. Through the eyes of Todd Nettleton, host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, readers encounter courageous believers from around the globe—from a Chinese Christian woman who viewed her time in prison as a "wonderful time" to an Iraqi pastor who remained steadfast after surviving an assassination attempt. This book provides an intimate look at the realities of living under persecution.

Each of the 40 stops on this journey offers inspiration, encouragement, and the powerful story of a persecuted believer. With dedicated space for personal reflection and suggested prayers, this book serves as a vital resource for growing in one's faith. Drawing from over 20 years of travel and hundreds of interviews with persecuted Christians, Nettleton opens his personal journals to share testimonies that will challenge and inspire you to a deeper walk with Christ.

Accolades & Key Features

• Award-Winning: Winner of the ECPA Book Award for its significant contribution to Christian life and spiritual growth.
• Firsthand Insights: Features stories and reflections drawn from Todd Nettleton's twenty years of global reporting on the persecuted church.
• Interactive Format: Designed as a 40-day devotional style guide, including space for reflection and guided prayer at the end of every chapter.

Reader Targeting

• Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual life through the example of those who suffer for their faith.
• Readers involved in or interested in global missions and the work of The Voice of the Martyrs.
• Those looking for a devotional that explores contemporary church history and global religious persecution.

About the Author

Todd Nettleton is the host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He has spent more than two decades traveling the world, interviewing hundreds of Christians who have faced imprisonment, physical abuse, and hardship for their faith in Christ. His work is dedicated to telling the stories of these bold believers to inspire and mobilize the Church.

The Voice of the Martyrs is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide.

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