When Jesus was born the world was not safe or comfortable. Now too, our world faces uncertain and dangerous times. How do we experience the promise given to the shepherd by the angels of “Peace on Earth?” Joining Ed and Wayne from Ukraine is Pastor Sergey Nakul, recorded during the start of the war with Russia in 2022. You’ll gain an important perspective on the Prince of Peace from a pastor in a war zone. You’ll want to open with us to Luke 2 and follow along to Revelation 12. Our prayer is thi...
Dec 09, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 220
The promise of the Messiah is wrapped up in one word: Immanuel. This Hebrew word is translated for us in Matthew’s Gospel as “God with us.” As we start off the Christmas season, we need to be reminded of the powerful message of the Light of God coming to a dark world. Listen in as Ed and Wayne open the Word together and have a conversation about sharing the greatest gift. We’ll also hear listener comments about how they have experienced the Gospel. Our hope is this episode will renew the wonder ...
Dec 02, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 219
The Thanksgiving Holiday is here! The celebration is more than a feast, it is an important time to remember and reflect on the provision of God. Paul tells the Philippian church, “I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel…” We’ll follow Paul’s example as we share our gratitude for the people that FEBC has worked with over the years. Listen in Ed and Wayne talk with Frank Gray, our good friend and long-time broadcaster. Frank helps us understand FEBC’s history of working wi...
Nov 25, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 218
What would keep you going in the face of great opposition? For our ethnic language broadcasters, 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 their homeland and how God is working. Ed and Wayne set the stage for some amazing interviews recorded on-location at a ministry conference. Our hope is you will gain a connection with the people doing the work of reaching the unreached in ...
Nov 18, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 217
What is a servant leader? The apostle Paul gives his answer in Philippians 2. In that chapter we read about an attitude of humble service that is embodied in the person of Jesus. Open your Bible with Ed and Wayne as they discuss the servant mindset of Jesus and the way FEBC staff live out this out in their self-less dedication to minister in hard parts of the globe. Along the way we’ll read listener stories that detail their encounters with FEBC broadcasters they listen to every day… Until All H...
Nov 11, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 216
“In trouble you will find your true friends,” a word of wisdom from the war zone in Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine continues, there are important truths from God’s word that the FEBC Ukraine team are learning. In this week’s podcast, Ed and Wayne connect with Ukrainian pastor Sergey Nakul. Sergey is a war chaplain on the frontlines of the war with Russia. He shares how the word of God is coming alive in the face of the horrors of war. We’ll open the Word with Pastor Sergey to 2 Corinthians 4 and...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Confusion, distraction, 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 faithfulness an...
Oct 28, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 214
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 ...
Oct 21, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 213
FEBC faithfully shares God’s word in some the hardest places around the globe. Join Ed and Wayne as they sample comments from listeners that reveal what we are calling “signs of life.” These listeners will illustrate for us how God’s Word and the message of the Gospel brings salvation to those who are lost. There are valuable lessons to learn from their words and important truth we need to be reminded of in the Bible. Don’t miss this opportunity to rekindle your passion to spread the message of ...
Oct 14, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Have you ever had to wait for an important letter to come? There’s anticipation and disappointment when you check and find an empty mail box. For decades FEBC experienced this in China—the team waited for listener responses, but few came. That all changed in 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’s working through FEBC… Until All Have Heard .
Oct 07, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 211
How can we read about Jesus in the Gospels and follow in His footsteps as Christians? Ed and Wayne bring this question to Christian artist, Bible teacher and friend, Michael Card. Michael has been working on a writing project that encompasses all of Jesus’ life 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 conversation ignite a passion in you to discover more about Jesus that will encourag...
Sep 30, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 210
This episode might be a spark that ignites you to share Jesus in new ways. Listen as we’re present stories of believers in Southeast Asia who are taking up their cross and following Christ in life-and-death situations. We’ll start with an interview FEBC broadcaster Jonathan Mortiz had with a Bible student in Laos who is training to be a pastor. You’ll feel the excitement this student has for being on the front-lines of kingdom ministry. Then Ed and Wayne discuss the report about a pastor FEBC kn...
Sep 23, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 209
The proof that radio is effective for spreading the Gospel is in the stories of FEBC listeners. In this episode we’re thrilled to connect you with the amazing broadcast ministry in Malawi. You won’t want to miss the conversation Ed and Wayne had with FEBC’s Director of Communications, Matt Allen. Matt is back from a recent visit to Malawi and shares with us the sights, sounds and stories from his experience in this African nation. Get a first-hand report on how the message of Christ is taking ho...
Sep 16, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Ed traveled around the world this summer and had a chance to meet with many of the FEBC staff. We wanted to pause and hear about these trips and the important lessons that Ed will take with him into the next season of ministry. It’s a candid and personal conversation about his visit to India and Africa. We’ll also get the backstory on why his scheduled trip to Ukraine didn’t happen. Join us as we talk about travel troubles, unpack the “spiritual souvenirs” and re-tell the experiences of meeting ...
Sep 09, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 207
The Gospel has power to save souls. As believers we know this is true, but hearing the stories of salvation embolden us to be bold in proclaiming the hope of God to a lost world. Join Ed and Wayne as they share FEBC listener emails telling their salvation stories. We’re excited to feature in this episode an amazing conversation with a former soldier who is now an FEBC Korea broadcaster. Listen in as Boseok shares his amazing account of discovering the joy of salvation… Until All Have Heard ....
Sep 02, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 206
“God is love.” This truth is something we have heard all our life. But in the Muslim culture of Central Asia this is not the case. In this episode, Ed and Wayne talk with Jonathan Mortiz about a conversation he had with Central Asia Director. You’ll hear his insights from God’s word that guide his team’s approach to ministry. And we’ll get a pulse on the desire of the staff to stay faithful to Christ as they present God’s love on the air and through social media. There is so much good news about...
Aug 26, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 205
“I give God thanks for healing my heart’s wounds and rescuing my family.” These words come from an FEBC listener who has responded to God’s Word. It is estimated there are 3 billion unreached souls who still need to hear the message of redemption. FEBC has 900 staff world-wide, dedicated to reaching the unreached. Millions respond to our broadcasts with questions and dramatic stories of turning from worshiping idols to following the true God. Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about amazing stories ...
Aug 19, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 204
For 50 years the gospel has been proclaimed in Pakistan. This journey of faith is a daily commitment by our staff who face danger as the love of Christ is presented in a Muslim nation. In this episode you will get a personal account of what it is like to do ministry in a challenging environment. In this episode Ed and Wayne are excited to welcome back Jonathan Mortiz who interviewed our Pakistan director at the International Council Conference. We’ll hear the strategy of creating a broadcast atm...
Aug 13, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Thirty-eight years ago, the Hmong people group in Southeast Asia began to embrace the Gospel. Recently in Thailand there was an important celebration honoring the people who were part of this significant evangelical movement. Our good friend and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray gave his report on last week’s podcast (Ep. 201). In this episode, join us for a front-row seat on events that shaped the birth of the Hmong church. As Frank says, “Only God could arrange these things.”… Until All Have Heard ....
Aug 05, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 202
“We’ve been listening and we want to become Christians.” This line from a Hmong listener is just one pivotal moment that began the story of the Hmong people’s embracing of the Gospel. Now 38 year’s later our good friend, and long-time FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray joins Ed and Wayne to talk of how the Gospel has transformed the Hmong. It’s a story of God sending the right people at the right time for the transformation of a people group. Frank tells the story so well and you will be inspired by th...
Jul 29, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 201
What would you do without your friends? It’s hard to imagine life without them. In the good and bad times, the Lord uses people that are close to us to support, encourage and challenge us. In this episode we’re going to sit in on an unforgettable conversation with someone who has been that for Ed. Listen as Ed talks with his friend, pastor and radio speaker, James Ford. Be ready for a fun, insightful and challenging discussion about the power of friendship and the work of Christ in difficult sit...
Jul 22, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 200
What is the best way to share Christ with a Muslim friend? We’ll find out this week with help from FEBC staff. Listen in as Ed and Wayne welcome back Jonathan Mortiz for the second part of a conversation recorded at the resent International Council Conference. In this edition we’ll gain insights from our staff on how we can have conversations that engage Muslims with the love and wisdom of Jesus. You’ll be encouraged by the way the perfect love of God can overcome the fear from a hostile culture...
Jul 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 199
A FEBC listener writes, “Thank you for your programs that led me to Jesus. I was a Muslim, but now Christ lives in my heart.” Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring someone to Christ in a majority-Muslim nation? In this episode Ed and Wayne welcome back Jonathan Mortiz, who had the opportunity to talk with a staff member who is experienced in sharing the Gospel with Muslims. Don’t miss this first part of an informative conversation that can give you an important perspective on building tr...
Jul 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 198
We all need a break in the summer—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. Be challenged and encouraged as you open your Bible and study with us in the book of Acts....
Jul 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 197
How do you reach a country with 180 different languages and 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 the former director of FEBC Philippines, Dan Cura for this important conversation. Dan will give us the details about the 75-year relationship that has touched the lives listeners who heard the Gospel in their heart language. We’ll also see this generational connection has its roots in the vis...
Jun 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 196
How do you translate the age-old message of Christ to a new generation that communicates with new technology? That’s the question we’ll look to answer today. Jonathan Mortiz sits down for an interview with Phairot, who teaches through our ethnic language ministry with the Hmong people group in Southeast Asia. With the help of a translator, we’ll hear Phairot share about staying true to “salvation by faith” as his team uses new methods to communicate the Gospel. We’ll also get to hear a new liste...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 195
We received an amazing comment from a listener in Thailand: “Through your programs my family and I are growing in faith and changing for the better.” In this episode we’ll learn what it takes to have this kind of life-changing impact on listeners in a largely Buddhist nation. Join Ed and Wayne as we hear another report from the recent gathering of the FEBC International Council Conference in South Korea. During the conference Jonathan Mortiz was able to interview our new director in Thailand. It...
Jun 10, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Have you become busy praying for the needs of the world, but have lost the expectation that God will answer? Let’s get an important spiritual check-up on our prayer life as Ed and Wayne welcome back our friend Dr. William Thrasher . Dr. Thrasher is a teacher and author of many books including “ How to Resurrect a dead Prayer Life .” In this episode we’ll look to Paul’s prayer in the book of Ephesians for insights on how to rejuvenate a stale prayer life. As we do, Dr. Thrasher will share how he ...
Jun 03, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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 FEBC Korea’s 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 per...
May 27, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 192
It’s easy to take for granted the amazing connections FEBC has around the world. In this episode we want you to get an inside look at how these connections are maintained and grown. Along the way we’ll learn how we can stay connected with believers in faraway lands. Join Ed and Wayne as they fill us in on the recent gathering of the FEBC International Council Conference. During the conference, our fellow broadcaster, Jonathan Mortiz, was able to interview many of our national directors. We’ll he...
May 20, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 191
