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ACN Break the Silence

ACN Break the Silence

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 Break the Silence is a podcast series by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) (UK), featuring discussions about faith, Christian persecution, religious freedom and advocacy. ACN is a Catholic charity supporting the suffering Church throughout the world and raising awareness of Christian persecution.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Political Science Politics & Government Spirituality World
Episodes
  • #34 - Bishop John Bakeni: Faith in the Shadow of Extremism

    #34 - Bishop John Bakeni: Faith in the Shadow of Extremism
    Jan 14 2026

    Bishop John Bakeni is Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri in north-eastern Nigeria. His community was afflicted by years of Boko Haram insurgency and frequent terror attacks. Bishop John believes the diocese would not have survived without the help of ACN benefactors. He joins ACN's John Pontifex for a conversation about the power of the Christian Faith in the shadow of Islamist extremism.
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    30 mins
  • #33 - Fr Peter Konteh: The Church in Sierra Leone

    #33 - Fr Peter Konteh: The Church in Sierra Leone
    Dec 11 2025

    Father Peter Konteh was ordained during the height of Sierra Leone’s brutal 10-year civil war. He joins ACN's John Pontifex to discuss his over three decades of pastoral ministry and humanitarian work, including his role as ACN project partner.

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    32 mins
  • #32 - Tobias Yahaya: Courage to Be Christian in Northern Nigeria

    #32 - Tobias Yahaya: Courage to Be Christian in Northern Nigeria
    Nov 27 2025

    Tobias Yahaya serves as a catechist in Sokoto, northern Nigeria – one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. He has survived a number of attempts on his life, including a stabbing, but has not hesitated to return to his ministry. To honour his perseverance and witness, Tobias has received the 2025 'Courage to be Christian' award. He is joined by ACN's John Pontifex to reflect on persecution, hope and forgiveness.
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    25 mins
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