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Dr. Jay Smith Breaks Down the Crisis in Nigeria | EP. 40
You Can Handle the Truth!
51 minutes
4 weeks ago
Dr. Jay Smith Breaks Down the Crisis in Nigeria | EP. 40
In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth! we sit down with Dr. Jay Smith just days after his return from Nigeria. What he shares is urgent. Nigeria is now the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, and the global church has barely looked up. Dr. Smith walks us through what he witnessed on the ground, why the violence is growing, how Islamic ideology fuels the crisis, and what Christians must understand if we hope to respond with truth and courage.
We talk about the attacks in northern Nigeria, the Fulani militancy, the kidnapping of young girls, the rise of ISIS in West Africa, and why political leaders and the global media refuse to acknowledge what is happening. Dr. Smith also explains why the church in Nigeria is uniquely positioned to confront this crisis and how believers in the West can support them.
If you care about Christian persecution, global missions, apologetics, or understanding the spiritual battle behind the headlines, this conversation matters. We pray this episode equips you with clarity, conviction, and hope.
🔹 Chapter Notes (with Time Stamps)
(00:00) Welcome and Introduction
(00:18) Dr. Jay Smith Returns From Nigeria
(01:26) The Crisis Facing Christians in Nigeria
(03:22) Why Northern Nigeria Is the Epicenter
(06:58) Poverty, Oppression, and Islamic Influence
(09:21) The Fulani Militancy Explained
(12:12) When Violence Becomes Religious Persecution
(14:59) How Islam Is Reshaping Nigeria’s Power Structures
(22:30) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10 and the Christian Response
(23:57) What the Quran Says and Why It Matters
(28:28) Can Argument and Truth Stop Violence
(33:39) Nigerian Seminaries Rise Up
(36:15) Ethiopia and the Wider African Context
(41:01) Why Assimilation Fails in the West
(44:07) What Christians Can Actually Do
(45:11) confronting Sharia Law in Nigeria
(47:45) A New Hope in the Next Generation
(49:19) Encouragement for Christians Worldwide
(50:31) Where to Find Dr. Jay Smith
(51:00) Closing Thoughts
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