We’re in the middle of summer vacation season. As you plan your trips or your staycation, how can you make this summer a time to refocus your devotion to Christ? Listen in to Ed and Wayne’s talk about their fond memories of past camping trips, as a starting point for a look at a “mountain top” experience in Peter’s life that shaped his ministry. Have your Bible in-hand as we turn to 2 Peter 1 and Matthew 16 for study in the transfiguration of Jesus. Join us on this opportunity to recharge your d...
Jul 07, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 250
“I used to be a Muslim.” This comment from Indonesia comes out of a long line of miraculous events that opened this country to FEBC broadcasting. Join us for the amazing behind-the-scenes story of the Gospel being heard in the largest Muslim nation on Earth. We’ll do this with our good friend, author, professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is back for a conversation about the history of God’s working through FEBC in impossible circumstances… Until All Have Heard ....
Jun 30, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 249
What’s new? We all like to stay current with what’s going on. The same true for ministries that want to keep up with a changing world. Join us as we find out what’s new, as we hear Ed’s report on an innovation conference with the FEBC leadership. We’ll also get to hear interviews from staff who attended the conference. Hear their insights about the need to keep fresh with the latest ways to nurture and tap into the potential of ministry their staff. Hear a passion for outreach that will inspire ...
Jun 23, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 248
Do the details of the life of Jesus matter to you? How can what we read about Jesus in the Gospels affect the way we act as Christians? Ed and Wayne bring these questions to Christian artist, Bible teacher and friend, Michael Card. Michael has been working on a writing project that encompasses learning all about the life situation of Jesus in the first century. Listen in for the discussion about the importance of knowing how to think differently about the facts we know about Jesus. Let this conv...
Jun 16, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 247
As FEBC comes to the end of the fiscal year we want to share with you the ways God is growing the ministry. In this episode we catch up with Ed, coming off his trip to Southeast Asia, where he met with some of our young, local broadcasters at a leadership training conference. Ed’s excitement is palpable, as he speaks about the innovative ways the Gospel is being communicated to the unreached. We invite you to share in the joy of supporting this work through your prayers, and by sharing this podc...
Jun 09, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 246
We’re officially in the summer travel season and FEBC is on the road! In this edition we’re catching up with Ed while he’s in Southeast Asia. You won’t want to miss Wayne’s interview with Ed giving us a description of the FEBC Leadership Training Conference. We’ll get a full report about the new Ethic Minority Languages field and how this outreach is living out FEBC’s value of “staying close to the listener.” Get firsthand details about the work of God in places that are hard to visit, but impor...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 245
For 79 years The Far East Broadcasting Company has faithfully broadcast the hope of the Gospel around the world. Frank Gray joins us to share his stories of the early days of broadcasting with FEBC, and how radio was used to stay “close to the listener.” Hear how the Lord opened doors and sparked a revival among the Hmong people. It’s an exciting history lesson that is still bearing fruit for Christ… Until All Have Heard .
May 26, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 244
“Until All Have Heard.” This is FEBC’s motto. For decades, sharing the Good News is what FEBC has been all about. But we don’t do this alone. In this episode we report on the way your prayers have played a key role in connecting listeners with life-change and salvation all around the globe. Listen in to the conversation with Ed and Wayne as they read listener comments that are evidence of answered prayers. We hope you’ll be encouraged to continue to serve the Lord with us in the year ahead throu...
May 19, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 243
What is the best way to share your faith? What can we tell others about the person of Jesus that can open eyes to who he really is? Ed and Wayne bring these questions to our ministry friend, Michael Card. Listen in as they discuss the details in the Gospels that make Jesus “beautiful and believable.” Throughout the conversation we’ll hear FEBC listener comments illustrating how the story of Jesus presents a powerful witness reaching across cultural barriers. Have your Bible in-hand as we turn to...
May 12, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 242
“Being able to pray is a privilege,” says our guest Dr. William Thrasher. Ed and Wayne welcome back Dr. Thrasher to expand on the theme of prayer we started on last week’s episode. Dr. Thrasher explains how we can enter into the important role of praying that God would bring hope to people in hopeless situations. You’ll need your Bible in hand as we walk through Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1. Learn about the way God’s hope can be released in the lives of people that are overwhelmed with despair… ...
May 05, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Prayer is something we talk a lot about on this podcast. Hearing about all the needs from the FEBC team can be so overwhelming that it can be hard to know where to start. On this episode, Ed and Wayne welcome back Dr. William Thrasher to help us take lasting steps as people of prayer. Dr. Thrasher is a professor, author and most importantly, he is a man of prayer. You’ll be refreshed by the way Dr. Thrasher weaves scripture throughout the discussion on how we can look past our own issues and nee...
Apr 28, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 240
“I’m looking for answers!” This cry for help is what our FEBC Ukraine counselors hear every day. You won’t want to miss Ed’s conversation with Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s Eurasia Director, as he talks about the current situation in Ukraine. Listen in as they discuss what it means to be “close to the listener” in a war zone. You’ll hear about new doors God has opened, and the words of hope FEBC Ukraine shares with teens contemplating suicide. The people of Ukraine are facing so many unknowns. Please ...
Apr 21, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 239
“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” These words from John the Baptist detail the mission of Jesus. But what does this mean for us today? Our good friend Dr. Michael Rydelnik connects with us while in Israel to talk about how the sacrifice of Jesus is demonstrated in the Jewish Passover. Discover how this part of Jewish worship symbolizes the new and living way that Jesus reaches all cultures around the world. We hope you’ll gain fresh insights as you prepare to remember...
Apr 14, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 238
Followers of Jesus around the world will soon be remembering the significant events that took place during Holy Week, some 2000 years ago. As FEBC broadcasters share the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, it is important for all of us to understand our role in sharing this message. In this episode Ed and Wayne will take us to several passages that help us grasp the challenging words of Jesus to “…deny ourselves and take up our cross daily.” What will the world see when believers are willing...
Apr 07, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 237
What does it take to keep a ministry on the cutting edge of effectiveness? Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about developing a culture of vision, innovation and spiritual maturity with our friend Batjargal Tuvshintsengel. You might know Bat from his work as the founder and director of FEBC Mongolia. Now he steps in to a position as Vice President of Ministry Support. In this role Bat will foster a culture of innovation that will help FEBC embrace new methods for communicating to the next generatio...
Mar 31, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 236
The one constant in life is change, which is what Ed and Wayne discuss with pastor James Ford on this episode. Pastor Ford recently retired after serving over four decades at Christ Bible Church in Chicago. Get ready to hear what it takes to stay faithful in ministry while dealing with church problems and personal challenges. You’ll also hear about the opportunities for Pastor Ford to pass along the wisdom of his experience in a new chapter of life. We hope you’ll have your heart stirred to step...
Mar 24, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 235
“The greatest of these is love.” This Bible verse became the key to opening a Muslim’s heart to Christ. Listen in to hear the second part of our conversation with a former Imam who now embraces the Christian faith. In last week’s podcast we discovered the questions that our guest needed to be answered. In this edition we will pick up the story as the Imam shares the supernatural encounter he had with our loving savior. In this journey of faith, find out how his wife and family came to believe al...
Mar 17, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 234
How does a person raised as a Muslim come to faith in Jesus as Savior? Listen for an up-close and personal conversation with a former Imam who now embraces the Christian faith. In this episode, you’ll hear an amazing story of how radio programs planted seeds in a young Muslim. Those seeds led to questions that became a life-long quest for answers. You’ll be inspired to pray and reach out to Muslims you know. Here’s part 1 of our 2-episode conversation… Until All Have Heard ....
Mar 10, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 233
No one likes to get their hands dirty, but if you want to get a job done right, that’s what it takes. So roll up your sleeves for an episode that could affect your outlook on ministry. Join Ed and Wayne for an in-depth discussion with our good friend Frank Gray about the development of the “close-to-the-listener” broadcast model. FEBC embraced this programing philosophy many years ago to address the changes from the digital revolution and the cultural changes that shaped the modern world. Our ho...
Mar 03, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 232
“I really appreciate FEBC because the Gospel can be heard by all people,” says a listener from Indonesia. In this episode we’re going to get a report on the expanded footprint of FEBC in the largest Muslim country in the world. Ed had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia’s CEO, Yoke P*. In this conversation Yoke shares the creative ways his team has overcome obstacles, and fearlessly shares the Gospel in Muslim-dominant areas. Our hope is you will be stirred to pray for the Lord’s prot...
Feb 24, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 231
It’s winter now, but soon it will be time to get the garden ready. As we look forward to the future, Ed and Wayne open the word to gain encouragement for FEBC’s ministry work in the year ahead. Have your Bible open as they talk through the farming parables in the Gospels of Mark and John. We’ll uncover important lessons on seeds, soils, and growing cycles that will challenge us as we anticipate the joy of harvest time. Throughout the conversation we’ll hear how God’s word is taking root and grow...
Feb 17, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Get ready for an episode that is like hearing a ministry report from the book of Acts! We were able to connect with our staff as they traveled through S.E. Asia to meet with the local FEBC broadcasters. Our Minority Language Director Noppakhun, and Jonathan Mortiz report on what FEBC is doing to get the Gospel to some of the hardest-to-reach places on earth. You’ll find out how the Gospel is taking root in 20 different language groups, and how millions are tuning in to social media broadcasts. Y...
Feb 10, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Prayer Warriors are crucial to the work we do. Without the concentrated prayer from God’s people, our broadcasting efforts have a much harder time taking root. Listen in as Ed and Wayne talk about the examples of prayer warriors in the Bible. We’ll share stories from people who had their hearts softened and came to faith in Jesus. And if you have a story of how your prayers for the world have enriched your prayer life, be sure to pass that story on to us via our email: podcast@febc.org … Until A...
Feb 03, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 228
The saying goes, “seeing is believing.” When saw Ed saw the current situation in Ukraine firsthand, the reality of that war became all the more real to him. This episode, Ed talks about his trip to visit FEBC Ukraine staff in Kyiv, Ukraine. You’ll hear perspectives on the emotional and spiritual toll this war is having on people as discouragement settles in on this nation. Joining Ed is our Ukrainian broadcaster, Igor Sereda. Igor speaks about the need to pray for the team so they can answer har...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 227
FEBC has made proclaiming the Gospel to people in the hardest places and with the highest resistance a priority. The idea of “Going into all the world,” comes from Jesus’ words in Matthew 28. As we move into 2025 Ed and Wayne talk about the obstacles FEBC faces as we seek to practice the words of Jesus in the “Great Commission.” Find out how your prayers play a vital part in softening the hearts of unbelievers, helping our teams stay on mission, and challenging others to get involved. Join us fo...
Jan 20, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 226
“Can your God help me?” This is the kind of desperate question families and soldiers call and ask as they face the horrors of wartime in Ukraine. Ed Cannon was just in Kyiv with FEBC Ukraine staff who are serving at this critical time. You won’t want to miss Ed’s conversation that brings to light key behind-the-scenes insights from Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s Eurasia Director. We’ll get details on how the team help people with fearful hearts, hard questions, and impossible circumstances, find hope t...
Jan 15, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 225
What can the arrival of the wise men in Matthew’s Gospel teach us? Ed and Wayne bring this question to our friend Michael Card. Listen in as they discuss the rich lessons we can discover when we connect this story with reaching out to our world. Let this first episode of 2025 awaken in you the desire to lead others in a search for the Savior of the world… Until All Have Heard .
Jan 06, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 224
The start of 2025 represents a new beginning with new opportunities. Join Ed and Wayne as they usher in the new year with our friend Batjargal Tuvshintsengel. You might know Bat from his work as the founder and Director of FEBC Mongolia. Now he steps in to a position as Vice President of Ministry Support. In this role Bat will foster a culture of innovation that will help FEBC embrace new methods for communicating to the next generation, while staying true to the foundations of our faith. Sit in...
Dec 30, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Merry Christmas! We’re celebrating the most amazing birth, the coming of the Savior of the World! Most of us are so familiar with the story that a lot of the excitement has worn off. But in this episode, Ed and Wayne will help us recapture the wonder of this timeless story. Joining us to share some important scriptures is FEBC Malawi director, Amos Siyabu. Take a few minutes to hear the Word of God with fresh ears. Our prayer is as you hear this message the reality of these events will warm your...
Dec 23, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Join Ed and Wayne as they review some of the significant prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah found in the book of Isaiah. Along the way, we’ll hear how FEBC listeners in difficult regions of the world have discovered the reality of the “Wonderful Counselor”, “Light for the Gentiles” and the “Suffering Servant.” Spend time with Ed and Wayne as they let the promise of God’s Messiah rekindle our devotion to the message of redemption this Christmas Season… Until All Have Heard...
Dec 16, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 221
