Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After news of Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans across the diaspora are celebrating—but Christian leaders say it’s also a moment for wisdom and prayer. This story follows a Venezuelan man now living the American dream in Norfolk, Virginia after a terrifying kidnapping for ransom, and the faith that carried him through. As Venezuela enters an uncertain new chapter, believers are praying for peace, democracy, religious freedom, and greater freedom to preach the gospel across the region.
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0:00 Kidnapped at a checkpoint:
0:49 Locked up and desperate: “All this life… for what?”
1:15 Escape to the U.S. and rebuilding life
1:26 Hearing the news: celebration and shock after Maduro’s capture
2:02 Christian leaders respond: freedom, gospel, and worldview
2:59 Caution & uncertainty: intimidation, fear, and a national call for prayer
3:47 The diaspora question: will people return home?
4:21 The turning point: Francisco’s prayer and God’s answer
5:03 Hope forward: prayers for Venezuela and neighboring nations
#Venezuela #Maduro #PrayerForVenezuela #ChristianNews #FaithTestimony #ReligiousFreedom #Gospel #Diaspora
After news of Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans across the diaspora are celebrating—but Christian leaders say it’s also a moment for wisdom and prayer. This story follows a Venezuelan man now living the American dream in Norfolk, Virginia after a terrifying kidnapping for ransom, and the faith that carried him through. As Venezuela enters an uncertain new chapter, believers are praying for peace, democracy, religious freedom, and greater freedom to preach the gospel across the region.
CLICK to learn more about CBN ministries: go.cbn.com/ufTEB
Stream more exclusive CBN content on CBN Family! go.cbn.com/ufTBz
0:00 Kidnapped at a checkpoint:
0:49 Locked up and desperate: “All this life… for what?”
1:15 Escape to the U.S. and rebuilding life
1:26 Hearing the news: celebration and shock after Maduro’s capture
2:02 Christian leaders respond: freedom, gospel, and worldview
2:59 Caution & uncertainty: intimidation, fear, and a national call for prayer
3:47 The diaspora question: will people return home?
4:21 The turning point: Francisco’s prayer and God’s answer
5:03 Hope forward: prayers for Venezuela and neighboring nations
#Venezuela #Maduro #PrayerForVenezuela #ChristianNews #FaithTestimony #ReligiousFreedom #Gospel #Diaspora
