# Evil Is Rising: The Brutal Truth About Christian Killings in Nigeria & Iran

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Podcast: [Into the Supernatural With Jen Lilley & Billy Hallowell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/into-the-supernatural-with-jen-lilley-billy-hallowell-4474286)
Published: 2026-05-03T15:13:41+00:00
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## Resource

Is there something deeper behind the global rise in Christian persecution? In this powerful conversation, Billy Hallowell and Joel Veldkamp unpack the shocking reality unfolding in places like Nigeria and Iran, where violence, imprisonment, and fear are becoming the norm for believers. From deadly Easter attacks in Nigeria to Christians jailed under Iran’s regime, the stories are heartbreaking and deeply spiritual. Is this simply a geopolitical conflict, or is something more sinister at play? As the Bible warns in Book of Revelation and Ephesians, the battle isn’t just physical; it’s spiritual. And many believe the rise in persecution points to a growing presence of evil operating behind the scenes. - More Christians are being killed in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world - Converts in Iran face prison, torture, and even death - Experts warn: the forces driving this may be more than political This is a sobering, eye-opening look at evil, persecution, and the unseen battle unfolding across the globe and why it matters now more than ever. SPONSOR: Want to help the persecuted church across the globe? Christian Solidarity International is doing absolutely incredible work. Check it out and give to save fellow believers here: https://csi-usa.org/hallowell/ #ChristianPersecution #PersecutedChristians #ReligiousFreedom #FaithUnderFire #WarOnChristians #GlobalPersecution #ChristianNews #NigeriaCrisis #IranCrisis #SpiritualWarfare #EvilExposed #RiseOfEvil #EndTimes #BiblicalTruth #BookOfRevelation #Ephesians6 #FaithOverFear #JesusIsLord #Christianity #BreakingNews #WorldNews #HumanRights #PrayForChristians #StandForFaith #UnseenBattle

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