(OPINION) In today’s podcast, we discuss how persecution is intensifying, with multiple reports from a Christian realtor and politician found guilty of ‘hate speech’ for posting Bible verses on social media from nine years ago. A Pastor who was accused of ruining kids’ Christmas by telling them the truth about Santa, An Ontario, Canada town and Mayor who were fined $10,000 for refusing to celebrate pride month, Federal prisons blocking faith groups from helping offenders overcome criminal past, and a physician who lost his medical license after sharing his faith to patient.