Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

The “Closer to the Fire” podcast addresses the persecution of Christians in various restricted nations around the world. By presenting informative interviews with Christian leaders on the front lines, this regular podcast serves to raise awareness, suppor

Listen to latest episode

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman Cover Art

Recent Episodes

Season 6: Episode 2: North Korea: Gospel Radio Penetrates the Hermit Kingdom

Posted September 26, 2025 • 01:11:29

Ranked number one on Open Doors’ World Watch List, North Korea remains the most dangerous place in the world for followers of Jesus. Church...

Season 6: Episode 1: India: Why Is Christian Persecution Increasing?

Posted September 12, 2025 • 00:36:01

Over the past decade, Christians in India have faced a disturbing rise in persecution. Throughout this time, churches were demolished, worship gatherings...

Season 5: Episode 22: Somalia: Enduring Faith in a Hostile Land (encore)

Posted August 29, 2025 • 00:43:04

Christians in Somalia encounter life-threatening persecution not only from the militant Islamic group al-Shabab, but also from hostile members of their...

Season 5: Episode 21: Iran: Hopelessness Opens the Door to the Gospel (encore)

Posted August 12, 2025 • 00:42:31

Following Ayatollah Khomeini’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran became the world's only country to be governed by an Islamic theocracy. Today, many...

Season 5: Episode 20: Nigeria: Attacks on Christians in Benue State

Posted July 11, 2025 • 00:38:06

In this episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, host Greg Musselman reports on the escalating violence committed against Christians in the...