The violent killing and persecution of Christians the world over puts a crucial question to every one of us: What do their deaths demand?

In this week's Word on Fire Show, Matthew Petrusek and I confront the dire reality of Christian persecution—why it happens, how widespread it is, and what we must do in response.

In addition, a listener asks: Should we present the crucifixion more positively?

00:00 | Introduction
01:38 | The final meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission
02:51 | Why this book, and why now?
05:16 | Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s foreword
06:46 | Aid to the Church in Need
07:47 | Why Christian persecution is largely ignored
09:00 | Part 1: The Most Persecuted Religion
15:36 | Part 2: Why the Persecution of Christians?
22:41 | The fundamental quandary
25:09 | Part 3: So What Can We Do?
32:09 | Listener question: Should we present the crucifixion more positively?
34:38 | Join the Word on Fire Institute