{"podcast":{"title":"Biblical Higher Ed Talk","slug":"biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","podcast_index_feed_id":6583023,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/wEQPMivzeNj2","website_url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/K8ZS128JAHmvqxwPl3SojJeX1Wg2K0AkIsosbEmU_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1692796961","author":"Carol Dibble","episode_count":130,"summary":"Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ. As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish. On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish. We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential. Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:19:33.218376+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023"},"episode":{"title":"Persecution and the Global Church","slug":"persecution-and-the-global-church","published_at":"2026-04-14T04:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/persecution-and-the-global-church","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/persecution-and-the-global-church","audio_url":"https://audio.ausha.co/GAKKzi82VwzM.mp3?t=1776104530","summary":"What does it mean to live out faith in a world where belief can cost everything? Ed Brown , Secretary General of Stefanus Alliance International , brings a global perspective shaped by frontline work with persecuted communities. Through powerful stories and firsthand insight, this conversation explores the tension between religious freedom and gospel witness, revealing both the quiet pressures and extreme realities faced by believers, and why defending human dignity opens doors for the message of Christ to be heard. ___ Tune In to Discover ▫️How persecution shows up on a spectrum, from subtle discrimination to extreme violence ▫️Why defending human rights creates opportunities to share the gospel ▫️The theological foundation for advocating for all people, not just Christians ▫️Practical ways Christian higher education can engage and respond globally. ___ Inside the Episode 02:39 – The mission and global impact of Stefanus Alliance International 06:45 – Organizational pivots and rediscovering purpose after the Iron Curtain 12:49 – The spectrum of persecution, from discrimination to violence 17:52 – A pastor’s story of persecution and misunderstanding in India 24:08 – The theology behind advocating for human rights 30:46 – Human rights as a bridge for gospel conversations 33:53 – Practical ways Christian higher education can engage globally ___ To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website , or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player. The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","meta_description":"What does it mean to live out faith in a world where belief can cost everything? Ed Brown , Secretary General of Stefanus Alliance International , brings…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2276,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/episodes/persecution-and-the-global-church/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/persecution-and-the-global-church.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}