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We will also look more broadly at the persecution of Pakistani Christians.<\/p>\n<p>Listen as Johanna explains what the blasphemy laws in Pakistan are and how they are used against Christians\u2014and against Muslims and members of other faiths, too. He will also unpack how the challenges are different for Christians in Pakistan depending whether they were born into a Muslim family or born into a traditional Christian family.<\/p>\n<p>Brother Johanna will also give us an update on Asia Bibi, who still faces pressure and death threats even years after being found innocent of blasphemy by Pakistan\u2019s Supreme Court and released from prison. Hear how you can pray today for her and for your Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! <a href= \"https:\/\/www.vomradio.net\/subscribe\">Subscribe to the podcast<\/a>. 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