It's Guaranteed... Christ told us it would happen... But what does it look like when persecution comes to America? The safe-haven of Chrsitian values. What signs are there that persecution may already be on its way? We look at history to predict WHEN it could happen.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction: The Inevitable Persecution
0:29 - Historical Context of Christian Persecution
1:26 - Early Church Challenges and Martyrdom
2:21 - The Spanish Reconquista
3:16 - Persecution in North and South America
4:14 - Colonization and Religious Tensions
5:12 - The Church of England and Anti-Catholic Sentiment
5:41 - Sponsor Message: Black Cassette Coffee
6:37 - Preparing for Future Persecutions
7:07 - Historical Persecutions in America
8:05 - Catholic Persecution in the 1800s
9:00 - The Cristeros War in Mexico
10:23 - Iconoclasm and Religious Legislation
11:24 - The Enforcement of Anti-Catholic Laws
12:22 - The Cristeros' Response and Martyrdom
13:22 - The Impact of Persecution on Faith
14:20 - Modern Reflections and Challenges
15:16 - Current Anti-Christian Legislation
16:15 - Public Figures and Religious Tensions
17:15 - Preparing for Martyrdom
18:14 - The Role of Saints and Martyrs
19:11 - Signs of Persecution and Faith
20:09 - The Government's Role in Persecution
21:09 - The Importance of Preparation
22:06 - The Call to Martyrdom
23:12 - The Church's Resilience and Victory
24:10 - Preparing for Future Challenges
25:10 - Training for Spiritual and Physical Endurance
25:38 - Conclusion: A Call to Prayer and Preparation