Bible League International // The Word in Action Podcast

Bosco suffered a terrible tragedy as a child when his parents were murdered in a conflict within the country of Burundi, Africa. Throughout his teenage years, he lived with unforgiveness and rage, even wanting to take revenge on his family's killers, but God transformed Bosco's life and brought him peace after he heard the Gospel preached in a church he visited.

Today, Bosco leads Igniting Communities for Jesus (ICJ), a partner of Bible League International, that creates brighter tomorrows for the people of Burundi, often touted as the world's poorest country, and disciples them as new believers. ICJ has found favor among Burundi's government schools and the Muslim community. As a result, people are hungry for the Gospel and asking for more Bibles and study materials to share Christ with others.

Invite a friend to listen and join host Michael Woolworth and guests, Bosco and Jennifer (last names withheld for security purposes), for this inspiring edition of The Word in Action Podcast from Bible League International. Length: 21:52.

Henri was dedicated as a child by parents to serve the family's idol. After engaging in demon worship and life as a cattle robber, he became a believer after a life-changing encounter with a Christian in the island nation of Madagascar, Africa.

In addition, the former witchdoctor who knew no peace received his very first Bible. And a Bible study from Bible League International helps lead a group of villagers living steeped in spiritual darkness to the wonderful Light of the Gospel.

These amazing stories, and many others, are shared in vivid detail by Anton de Vreugd from his recent trip to this remote country in Africa. Subscribe today and invite others to listen with you on The Word in Action Podcast. Length: 19:36.

Even the most broken lives can be restored and made whole when women in recovery are engaged in God's Word. The Lord is transforming lives around the world and that's especially true in Hong Kong through a Bible League International program that ministers to women battling drug addiction.

Candy lost her father when she was young, and her mother was mostly absent from the home. This led to a life of rebellion, drug and alcohol abuse, and time spent incarcerated as an adult. Through love and care given by Anita, Candy would come to see her sentence not as God's judgment, but as His mercy to bring about total life transformation.

Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Romi Barcena, as they share Candy's amazing story on The Word in Action Podcast from Bible League International. Invite a friend to listen and subscribe today. Length: 14:48.

When you seat the Chairman of the Board, CEO and Executive Vice President in a studio together, the conversation is likely to be lively. Today, host Michael Woolworth welcomes Dan Chapman, grandson of Bible League founders William and Betty Chapman, along with Jos Snoep and Rob Bullock. Together, this trio will share the air of excitement, and yet the rest in the Lord, they experienced at a recent gathering of staff and partners in Bangkok, Thailand.

They'll also look back on the blessings of 2023, and look forward to the challenges and opportunities in our 86th year of ministry in this new year, drawing on an article from Dan's grandfather, William Chapman, titled "I Don't Know."

Subscribe and invite a friend to listen with you to The Word in Action Podcast, our first of 2024.

Pastor Jakkarao's village in southern India is dotted by mango, tamarind and coconut trees. It's also filled with orphans, widows and people in severe need. He, his family, and his congregation work tirelessly to serve the needs of the Koya tribe and to point them to the hope of the Gospel with help from Bible League International.

As Pastor Jakkarao's story unfolds, you'll learn that his father, as a young man, was taunted by users of black magic, how new believers were baptized in an unconventional manner, and the way in which a farmer's goats were saved by a simple prayer. It's all part of the wonderful story shared by host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Bobby (name withheld for security purposes) on The Word in Action Podcast from Bible League International.

Subscribe today and invite someone to listen with you. Length: 19:07.

We know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change an individual's heart, but we don't often think about how the Good News can transform entire communities. In the Gauteng Province of South Africa, government school students live without any knowledge of the Bible and its teachings. As a result, schools experience teen pregnancies, drug and alcohol abuse, gang violence, and even the use of witchcraft in classrooms. 

But through Pastor Thokozani Tshabalala and his use of Bible League materials in nearly 20 schools where he ministers, students are discovering the love of Christ and understanding God's will for their lives. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Anton de Vreugd, to hear how engaging students in God's Word is bringing real change to this part of South Africa.

Subscribe and invite someone to listen today.  Length: 14:47.  

Lorijane was born with one leg shorter than the other. She was bullied by other children, her parents divorced, and she wanted to end her life. But her disability and circumstances did not define her. God did, and He showed Lorijane her incredible worth and gave her the gift of caring for others in one of the world's poorest areas.

Today, she ministers six days a week in the Mindanao region of The Philippines, traveling by foot, horse and on the back of a motor scooter. Host Michael Woolworth is joined by Bible League's Heather Crane, Kellyn Amodeo and Romi Barcena, who were deeply touched as they traveled to The Philippines to see the amazing ministry of Lorijane.

Subscribe, tune in and invite others to listen now. Length: 19:08.

This month, we're re-airing one of our most popular podcasts from December 2022. Our prayer is that you'll enjoy it again, or for the first time.

Imagine being a child only 3 or 4 years of age and dropped off with your siblings at an orphanage by your own parents. You would never see your mother again.  One would think that this pain and rejection could easily ruin a child like Kacy. But enter the hope of the Gospel and a dear elderly Christian woman named Lola (Grandma) Nits. 

Grab a tissue and join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Romi Barcena, for this hope-filled story from The Philippines.  Length: 20:09.  

More than one million residents in Zambia cannot read or write primarily because of poverty and the inability to access quality education.  More than 80% of these are women who are often forced to marry young or to work to support their family.  Bible League International is giving the gift of literacy and introducing participants to the hope of the Gospel through Bible-based Literacy.  Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Lovely Kayombo, who shares about Mambo, a local pastor and Bible-based Literacy instructor, who pours himself into his students while teaching under the shade of a mango tree.  Subscribe today and invite someone to listen with you.   Length:  18:23.

Recently, a number of Bible League staff from around the world met in Greece and the message couldn't be clearer -- we need more!  More Bibles and study materials are needed because people are hungry and thirsty for God.  Our partners are asking for more resources with a sense of urgency and excitement for how God will respond to meeting this incredible need in the coming year.  Rob Bullock, Executive Vice President of Advancement at Bible League International, was part of those meetings and joins host Michael Woolworth for a vibrant discussion on how our ministry desires to double our print budget to engage even more people in God's Word.   Length: 15:13.