The world is always changing and “thinking outside the box” is the new normal. With all the change in society, how do ministries keep from being “left behind”? Joining Ed to talk about the trends around the world that FEBC is watching is VP of Development, David Wollen. David has spearheaded programs that help the FEBC stay relevant with our international outreaches. Find out how creating a culture of innovation with Biblical foundations has been key to building connections with new listeners ar...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Have you ever had to wait for an important letter to come? There’s anticipation and disappointment when you check and find an empty mailbox. That’s the experience the FEBC team had for decades as they waited for responses from China. But that changed in the fall of 1979. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is with us to continue a conversation about the history of God working through FEBC. The details of the faithful obedience of our broadca...
Oct 09, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 159
The war in Ukraine continues to spread destruction, uncertainty, and despair. Into this crisis FEBC broadcasters speak beyond boarders to hurting listeners about the hope of Christ in Ukraine and Russia. In this episode Ed talks with Victor Akhterov revealing the untold story about the courageous work of the Ukrainian and Russian broadcast teams dealing with the war. Learn what the current situation is and how listeners are responding to the message of Christ in this conflict. Learn how to pray ...
Oct 02, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 158
What would keep you going in the face of great opposition? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about the way FEBC Staff are preparing Chinese language programs that creatively proclaim the Gospel and prepare Christians for ministry in these challenging days. Sit in with Ed and Wayne for a frank and insightful conversation with Luke Cheng, our Chinese-language director who will share the vision for this important outreach. Our hope is you will gain a clear picture of the work of God a...
Sep 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 157
What will FEBC sound like in the years ahead? Keep listening as you get to sample of the voices that are shaping the future of our broadcasts. We’re continuing our series of on-location interviews from staff conferences around the world. Listen as broadcasters from India, Thailand and Kazakhstan speak in their own words about their passion and vision for the Gospel in for their homeland. Find out how your prayers can connect with real people who are dedicated to sharing the hope of Christ… Until...
Sep 18, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In this episode we will explore the “what if?” moments in the story of the Hmong people group coming to Christ. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary, and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is with us to continue a conversation about the work of God’s Spirit in Laos, before and during the Vietnam war. Find out how FEBC shortwave broadcasts, and the ministry of John Lee were used to communicate the saving message of Christ to the Hmong people during this perilous time. You will be a...
Sep 11, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Where did you go this summer? In this episode we’ll get a report from Ed about his travels around the world for FEBC. Listen in as he talks about Korea, Southeast Asia and more. Along the way we’ll learn what our staff have to say about what they experience as they share the hope of Christ in cultures that are unreached. We’re excited to let you hear from Amos our director in Malawi about the outreach through listener clubs. Join us and find out what keeps Ed and the staff going as Ambassadors o...
Sep 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 154
What would keep you going in the face of great opposition? For our ethnic language broadcasters in Thailand, the hope of the Gospel keeps them willing to invest in their communities. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear first-hand reports from FEBC staff about how God is working with the Thai people. Ed and Wayne set the stage for some amazing interviews recorded on-location at a ministry conference designed to support and encourage real outreach in the real world. Our hope is you wil...
Aug 28, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 153
The Gospel has power to save souls. As believers we know this is true. But hearing the stories of salvation embolden us to proclaim the hope of God to a lost world. Join Ed and Wayne as they share FEBC listener emails telling their salvation stories. We’re also excited to feature in this episode an amazing conversation with a former soldier, who is now an FEBC Korea broadcasters. Listen for Boseok’s amazing account of discovering the joy of salvation… Until All Have Heard .
Aug 21, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Reaching those who have never heard the Gospel is not easy. It takes skill to penetrate remote areas and cross language barriers. This is exactly what FEBC has been doing for years with reliable shortwave broadcasts. Ed and Wayne welcome back Jonathan Mortiz who will fill us in on the current strategies behind this tried-and-true method for reaching the unreached around the world. Hear stories of God’s grace in unexpected places and learn how to pray for the message of redemption to spread world...
Aug 14, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 151
When good friends get together, amazing conversations happen. That’s what’s in store for today, when Ed and Wayne got to meet up with veteran FEBC broadcaster Rudy Wiens. Rudy has spent years proclaiming the Gospel in Russia and now in Central Asia. Listen in on this in-depth discussion of the highlights of decades of ministry and the challenges for broadcasting the Gospel in regions affected by war and cultural influences that that need the hope of Christ. Gain a perspective on the work of FEBC...
Aug 07, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 150
We all need a break in the summer—a time to relax and recharge. But for our FEBC broadcasters, this is also a time to learn and prepare for a new season of ministry. Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about the scriptures that were part of a recent staff leadership training conference. You’ll want to follow along in your Bible as Ed discusses the principles for resisting mission drift in high pressure situations. Find out how this summer of rest can be an active time for the Lord’s work… Until All H...
Jul 31, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 149
What would it take to convince a committed Buddhist to consider Christianity? While traveling in Korea, Ed and Wayne had an opportunity to hear the life-changing testimony of one of the FEBC Korea team members. Listen in as Jacob Kim tells how he was a committed Buddhist who became a committed Christian after encountering God. You’ll gain important insights on the mindset of Buddhism as Jacob tells how his thinking changed through his spiritual journey. You won’t want to miss this in-depth and p...
Jul 24, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 148
We’re continuing our series of interviews from FEBC’s International Forum. Recently, leadership staff from around the world gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a time of training, encouragement and worship. Come along with Ed and Wayne for close-up conversations with participants at the conference. Find out how this global gathering is preparing our staff to better broadcast the message of Christ in the face of challenges where they live and serve. Be encouraged by these dedicated servants who need our...
Jul 17, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Last month a celebration was held to mark the 50-year anniversary of Billy Graham preaching in-person to one million people. At the time, his translator was Billy Kim, who became the leader of the FEBC ministry in Korea. To mark the occasion, 60,000 people gathered in the national stadium to sing, pray, and hear the preaching of the Gospel by Franklin Graham. Ed and Wayne were able to attend this important occasion. In this episode we will get their first-hand report on what occurred and sample ...
Jul 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Who have been the figures that have shaped your life? During this Holiday week it’s a good time to pause and reflect of the legacy of those who have had an important influence on our lives. For FEBC, we’re reflecting on the godly legacy of one of our founders, Dr. Bob Bowman. We’ll open the archives and hear Dr. Bowman give his account of the miraculous construction of a key transmitter site. Ed will share some scriptures that connect our legacy with our current mission… Until All Have Heard ....
Jul 03, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Confusion, distraction and discouragement: just some of the tools the evil one uses to keep us from moving forward in ministry. How do we prepare to face this opposition and move with confidence in difficult times? Join Ed and Wayne as they open their Bibles and share insights on preparing to engage our world with humble confidence as followers of Christ. We’ll hear the accounts of dedication under pressure and provision from the Lord in times of need. Listen and learn the lessons of faithfulnes...
Jun 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 144
For 77 years The Far East Broadcasting Company has faithfully broadcasted the hope of the Gospel around the world. In this episode, you’ll hear the amazing stories of a person who was an eyewitness to the early days of FEBC’s conversion of the Hmong people. Ed and Wayne will welcome Frank Gray 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, directed steps, provided resources and transformed l...
Jun 19, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 143
What is worth it? That’s a good question to ask after investing time or money into a project. That is the question FEBC asks in the month of June as we come to the end of our fiscal year. It was a busy 12 months, and lots of projects were worked on around the globe. But was the investment of time, resources, and funds worth it? Ed and Wayne share some of the highlights of FEBC’s ministry this year. Hear an “insider” conversation about the metrics that are tied to FEBC’s vision of sharing the for...
Jun 12, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We’re starting a series of interviews from FEBC’s International Forum. Recently, FEBC broadcasters from around the world gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a time of training, encouragement and worship. Come along with Ed and Wayne for a front row seat at the conference by getting personal reaction from Lucho, who is leading our efforts in the Philippines. Hear how this global gathering is preparing our team to better share the message of Christ in the face of challenges where they serve… Until All Ha...
Jun 05, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer travel season, but traveling is a constant part of Ed Cannon’s role at President of FEBC. Listen as Ed shares what he’s seen as he’s visited with FEBC staff and participated in leadership training. Learn the insights from God’s word that have come alive from these meetings, and get a first-hand account of how God’s spirit is moving in believers who are beacons of light in dark conditions… Until All Have Heard .
May 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 140
The 10/40 Window is a well-known term, and in this episode we’ll meet Luis Bush, the man who coined this phrase which has shaped missions-thinking for a generation. We’ll learn about how the 10/40 window has some of the worst suffering on earth, the greatest resistance to the Gospel, and the least-reached population on the planet. From this perspective we’ll gain a renewed vision of how to invest our time, prayers, and resources to reaching the unreached. Be a part of this personal and thought-p...
May 22, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 139
What is a servant leader? The apostle Paul gives his answer in Philippians 2. Ed and Wayne explore what this chapter teaches us about taking on an attitude of humble service. Open your Bible with Ed and Wayne as they discuss the servant mindset of Jesus, and the way FEBC staff live out this teaching while ministering in some of the hardest-to-reach parts of the globe… Until All Have Heard .
May 15, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 138
On March 13, the longest-lasting and most powerful cyclone ever recorded hit Malawi and Mozambique. According to official sources, over 1,200 people lost their lives, but the death toll is likely much worse. Now, as recovery efforts continue, the director of FEBC’s ministry in Malawi, Amos Siyabu, shares the incredible stories of people coming to faith in Christ in the midst of this tragedy.
May 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Can prayer make a difference in a world starving for hope? You’ll find a clear answer as Ed and Wayne open the word, and the FEBC mailbag. As we participate in this year’s National Day of Prayer, we wanted to share stories that will inspire you to stay faithful in prayer. Hear how faith is revived and God’s kindness and power is seen in desperate situations where FEBC broadcasts… Until All Have Heard .
May 01, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 136
How do you reach a country with 180 different languages and distinct ethnic cultures? We’ll get the details on the way FEBC has stayed “close to the listener” in the diverse nation of the Philippines. Ed and Wayne welcome Dan Cura, former director of FEBC Philippines, for this important conversation. Dan gives the details about the 75-year relationship that has touched the lives of listeners who hear the Gospel in their own heart language. You’ll see how this generational connection has its root...
Apr 24, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 135
The prayer of Jesus in John 17 is a heartfelt call for unity. In this podcast episode we’ll get a picture of how Jesus’ vision for his followers is becoming a reality in our day. Ed talks with a new friend, Samuel Estofanos, President of Alkarma TV, a satellite network that reaches across the Middle East to proclaim the Gospel and teach believers how to become disciples. Like FEBC, Samuel shares how their broadcasters stay on mission; sharing Christ in hard places with indigenous presenters. You...
Apr 17, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 134
What makes Jesus’ final instructions so hard to live out? Ed and Wayne open the word to Matthew 28 for a discussion on how we can practice this clear word from Jesus. We hope you’ll be inspired by the example of people around the world who follow the “Great Commission” faithfully. Open your Bible with us together as we get to the heart of following God’s Word… Until All Have Heard .
Apr 10, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 133
“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 reaches all cultures around the world. Gain fresh insights as you prepare to remember the salvation found ...
Apr 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 132
We are very familiar with the symbol of the cross. We sing about the “glory of the cross” on Good Friday. But as we prepare our hearts for the commemoration of our Lord’s sacrifice for us, we need to remember the critical truths that this symbol represents. Join Ed and Wayne as they open to several passages that address the meaning, message and ministry of the death of Christ. Have your Bible in hand as we let God’s word challenge and direct our thinking in this important season of the year. Our...
Mar 27, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 131
