The Free to Believe podcast
Spotlight North Korea: Living and escaping North Korea under Kim Jong-Il (Lee Jun)
In this two part episode, join Samuel Jackson-Reed and David Simpson as Timothy details his childhood and his first attempt at escaping from North Korea.
Returning to North Korea, escaping again (Timothy Cho part 2)
In this two part episode, join Samuel Jackson-Reed and David Simpson as Timothy details his childhood and his first attempt at escaping from North Korea.
Spotlight North Korea: Growing up during North Korea’s ‘Arduous March’ (Timothy Cho part 1)
In this two part episode, join Samuel Jackson-Reed and David Simpson as Timothy details his childhood and his first attempt at escaping from North Korea.
Spotlight Sudan: Women and minorities ft. Dr Khataza Gondwe- Part 2
Part two of our conversation with Dr Khataza Gondwe (CSW's Director of Advocacy) and Sarah (CSW's Sudan Specialist)
Spotlight Sudan: Women and minorities ft. Dr Khataza Gondwe- Part 1
Sudanese women have been a significant part of African and Arab feminist movements since 1956. Their struggle for the protection of the rights of women, speaking out against the violence of Sudan’s wars and political resistance has always led to push back by the state in various iterations. Darren and Kiri are joined by Dr Khataza Gondwe and Sarah, to discuss the experience of women in Sudan.
Spotlight Sudan: The reality for Christians in Sudan ft. Rafat Samir Mussad Obid- Part 2
Part two of our conversation with Rafat Samir Mussad Obid.
Spotlight Sudan: The reality for Christians in Sudan ft. Rafat Samir Mussad Obid- Part 1
How are religious minorities affected by the crisis in Sudan? This conversation with Rafat Samir Mussad Obid looks at the issue through a personal and human lens.
Spotlight Sudan: The Forgotten War- Part 2
Join Darren and Kiri for the second part of their conversation with advocates on Sudan Mohaned El Nour and Sarah as the continue to discuss the Sudan crisis and the impact on civilians.
Spotlight Sudan: The Forgotten War- Part 1
What is happening in Sudan? As the current crisis continues to rage, the first episode in our new Spotlight series begins by asking this very question and providing you with an overview.
Episode 12: Courage in Colombia (pt.2)
Continuing the conversation on how CSW is impacting areas of Colombia affected by armed conflict and intense religious discrimination of indigenous groups and those living in rural areas.
Episode 11: Courage in Colombia (pt.1)
Learn how CSW is impacting areas of Colombia affected by armed conflict and intense religious discrimination of indigenous groups and those living in rural areas.
Episode 10: Changing mindsets in Mexico
Join CSW's Mexico director Pablo Vargas as he shares about the unique FoRB challenges in Mexico and how the training he provides is making a difference in the rural indigenous communities there.
Episode 9: Top-down and bottom-up change in Pakistan
Join Cecil Chaudhry as he discusses the challenges religious minorities face in Pakistan and how CSW's advocacy is affecting change on a top down (governmental) level as well as from the bottom up (individual and community).
Episode 8: The struggle for freedom of religion or belief in India
Join us for a conversation with CSW's Asia team leader on the unique FoRB challenges in India which stretch back to its creation as a nation in 1947.
Episode 7: Compassion and curiosity in the face of difference
Join Darren and CSW's Lead Advocate for Vietnam, Laos and North Korea as they discuss the issues related to freedom of religion or belief in those countries.
Episode 6: Hope and healing in Nigeria
Reverend Yunusa Nmadu is founder and CEO of CSW Nigeria. He is a convert from Islam, a pastor and church leader who seeks redemptive and creative solutions to religious injustices prevalent in his country, while assisting survivors and championing reconciliation.
Episode 5: A rebel for justice
Benedict Rogers is an international author and activist whose work has seen him deported from Myanmar/Burma and barred from entering Hong Kong. For a number of years, Ben was CSW's Senior Analyst for East Asia, alongside his role as co-founder of Hong Kong Watch.
Episode 4: What does it mean to be an advocate?
Dr Khataza Gondwe is an expert on religious freedom and injustice and is one of the leading freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) advocates in the world. She shares on what is happening in Nigeria - and why what happens in Nigeria is such a catalyst for the rest of the continent of Africa.
Episode 3: Truly global - CSW in the US
Anna-Lee Stangl has been with us since she graduated from university…now spanning over 20 years! She leads our Latin American team from her base in Washington DC, after ten years working in our Brussels base spearheading our work at the EU.
Episode 2: Where are we headed?
Scot Bower is a champion of all things CSW – from fundraising by running ultramarathons to growing our international network. He brings excellent experience and insight of what it means to be a true ally to those suffering injustice because of their religion or belief.
Episode 1: Taking on giants since 1979
How did CSW begin? Our Founder President, Mervyn Thomas, tells the origin story of CSW. He highlights some of our major breakthroughs since 1979, and why he’s more passionate than ever about freedom of religion or belief for all.
#8 Our principles
We believe everyone has the right to justice.
#2 Our principles
We believe no one should suffer discrimination, harassment or persecution because of their beliefs