Podcast Episodes

"My Ancestors Cannot Change My Life." Vietnamese Pastor Always Talks About Christ

Pastor Matthew is a long-time pastor in the communist nation of Vietnam. Since coming to faith in Christ he's been persecuted by family, neighbors and by police. Matthew came to Christ through the wi…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Church Bombings, Terrorist Attacks: Preparing Disciples for Persecution in Congo

"When people are not discipled, they are frail. Their faith is not strong."

Dr. David Kasali, founder and president of Congo Initiative, is determined to disciple more Christians in the Democratic Re…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Going Back to the Bible, Sri Lankan Christian Shares Gospel with Buddhists

Seventy percent of Sri Lanka's people are Buddhists, and Buddhism is given "foremost place" in the nation's constitution and laws. Officially, there is religious freedom for people of other faiths, i…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Mali Pastor, Raised Muslim, Now Encourages Christians to Stand Firm Under Persecution

Pastor Nouh Yattara was born into a nomadic Muslim family. He became a believer through the work of missionaries in his home country of Mali—and through his desire to own a ball-point pen. After livi…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Former Iran Prisoner: "I Never Regret My Testimony for Christ"

"By God's grace, I endured a few years in prison in exchange for an eternity with Him."

Ebrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert from Islam, spent seven years in prison in Iran. Now he is enjoying eterni…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Forced to Leave Myanmar, Gospel Workers say, "The Lord has Not Released Us From this Place"

Last week Luke and Kate, medical gospel workers who've served in Myanmar, shared how God called them to Myanmar to share the hope of Christ. This week, in Part 2 of our conversation, they reveal the…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

"This is Where I Want You:" Husband and Wife Medical Team Hears God's Call to Gospel Service in Myanmar

Luke and Kate had both felt God's call to missions. But they were still waiting to know where that call would take them. They went through training. They travelled to serve in different countries. An…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Kidnapped by Terrorists, Interrogated by Police, Church Worker says, "God Was With Me"

Brother Job thought it would be just another day. He was walking to work at a church in North Africa when he was accosted by four men with knives. The terrorists forced him into a vehicle and drove h…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Missions Starts with Encountering God

There are 500,000 evangelical churches in Latin America, but only 6% of Latino congregations are involved in missions. As executive director of COMHINA, and in his previous work with Operation Mobili…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

CENTRAL ASIA: Muslims Ready for Truth

A Christian and pastor from Central Asia, Brother Silas constantly interacts with Muslims. He says many are seeking truth and looking for answers to their deepest spiritual questions.

Brother Silas a…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago