By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Securing America.

Christian persecution is not a distant headline; it’s a daily reality that shapes economies, legislation, and even school curricula across the globe. From the ancient hills of Armenia to the volatile plains of Nigeria, believers and their allies are confronting hostile forces with prayer, policy, and public advocacy.

Armenia’s Revival: Faith Meets Trade

Didi Logeson, president and CEO of the organization the hosts helped found, framed Armenia as the world’s oldest Christian nation, tracing its conversion to 301 AD. She noted that the country’s recent prayer breakfast, held October 2‑3, blended spiritual fellowship with a bold economic agenda. “Armenia is stronger today than they have been in forever, really, because President Trump is engaging the United States there with the TRIP route,” Logeson said, referring to the Trump Route for International Prosperity that promises to open blocked trade corridors.

The initiative aims to channel U.S. commerce through Armenian ports, a move Logeson believes will fuel the nation’s burgeoning high‑tech sector. With a young, English‑speaking workforce, Armenia is positioning itself as a bridge between East and West, a development she described as “roaring in Armenia right now.”

Nigeria’s Senate Bill 1034: A Threat to Christian Aid

Shifting focus to West Africa, Logeson warned of a new legislative effort in Nigeria’s Senate—Bill 1034—that would create a Foreign Aid Regulatory Commission (FARC). The bill would require NGOs to register contributions within 30 days and publicly disclose donor identities, a provision Logeson argues could cripple aid to Christian communities facing lethal jihadist attacks.

She explained that the violence is not random; it is a calculated land grab by Fulani‑led jihadists, who seek to displace Christians and expand a de facto caliphate. “These jihadists are coming for the Christians to wipe them out, to get rid of them, and to make more room for their brothers to come in from across Africa,” Logeson asserted. Because the Fulani are not designated as a foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. cannot currently intervene, leaving local believers vulnerable.

Colorado’s School Boards: The Culture War in Classrooms

Wayne Logeson, speaking from Colorado, turned the conversation to domestic concerns, alleging that state education officials are promoting a “cultural Marxism on steroids” agenda. He cited a Colorado Education Association statement that, according to him, pushes indoctrination through school programs and public‑school vouchers aimed at religious institutions.

Logeson highlighted Supreme Court cases such as Espinoza v. Montana and the First Amendment ruling that barred discrimination against faith‑based schools, praising the current Court for defending religious liberty. He also described a recent Denver school walkout, which he claimed was a covert communist effort to recruit students with anti‑immigrant rhetoric, saying, “The whole thing was a ruse to get the children to the park to indoctrinate them with the Communist Manifesto.”

Faith‑Based Advocacy in Action

Throughout the discussion, both Logesons emphasized the power of organized, faith‑driven advocacy. In Armenia, the prayer breakfast serves as a platform to align spiritual conviction with economic opportunity. In Nigeria, coalition letters to legislators aim to block Bill 1034 before it can hinder humanitarian work. And in Colorado, local parents and churches are mobilizing to challenge what they view as left‑wing educational overreach.

These efforts illustrate a broader trend: religious communities are no longer passive observers but active participants shaping policy at home and abroad. As Logeson put it, “We must stop it. And you’re leading the way,” underscoring the urgency felt by believers confronting persecution and cultural erosion.

By linking ancient faith traditions with modern policy tools, the Logeson couple demonstrates how a commitment to religious liberty can translate into concrete political action, whether through trade routes, legislative lobbying, or courtroom battles.

The full episode of Securing America is available on OBBM Network TV.