A premature baby fighting for life. A burst hot water bottle—the last one. A ten-year-old orphan girl who prayed, "Please God, send us a water bottle this afternoon. It'll be no good tomorrow, the baby'll be dead. And send a dolly for the little sister so she'll know You really love her."

Dr. Helen Roseveare, medical missionary to Congo, gasped at the audacity. She didn't believe God could answer. Listen in to hear an amazing story of God's provision!

Four lessons about childlike faith, God's attention to detail, obedience connecting to answered prayer, and trusting God even when it seems impossible.

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24 | Missionary: Dr. Helen Roseveare (1925-2016), Congo | Read more: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

Two rich men met Jesus. One walked away sad. The other gave away half his wealth with joy. What made the difference?

Today we explore the "one thing" we're holding onto that keeps us from the fullness of life in Christ. It might not be money—it could be our abilities, our reputation, our plans, our relationships, or our Christian experience.

How do we recognize it? By the frustration, anxiety, and distance from God we feel when it's threatened. But here's the good news: When we truly see Jesus as the pearl of great price, surrender becomes joy rather than sacrifice.

Based on insights from K.P. Yohannan's book "Destined to Soar."

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

This is the story of Africa's transformation from mission field to missionary force. From 9 million Christians in 1900 (3% of the population) to 734 million in 2024 (over 50%), Africa now sends thousands of missionaries worldwide.

Learn how the African church grew explosively through the 1950s-1970s independence movements, why African missionaries are now reaching Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and what this means for the future of global missions. By 2050, Africa will have 1.2 billion Christians—more than Europe, Russia, and North America combined. The face of missions has changed, and we need to change with it.

Sources: Center for the Study of Global Christianity (Gordon-Conwell), Lifeway Research, Pew Research Center, Lausanne Movement State of the Great Commission Report, Christianity Today, Timothy Olonade (Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association), Jason Mandryk

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

"Two days after asking me to stop talking about Jesus, Jesus Himself showed up in this person's dream." This is Part 3 of our Afghanistan series—the miraculous stories you've been waiting for!

From an Afghan who had THREE dreams of Jesus over two years and came to faith under Taliban rule, to a desperate father planning to sell his kidney who encountered Jesus in a dream, to a West Bank Muslim whose childhood dream came full circle years later in a Jordanian church—these stories prove that Jesus is moving powerfully in the Muslim world through dreams and visions.

"Your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions" (Joel 2:28). Learn why God is using this method to reach Muslims, how the Afghan underground church is growing despite persecution, and what these supernatural encounters mean for us.

Book Referenced: "Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?" by Tom Doyle

This concludes our 3-part Afghanistan series:

• Part 1: The Persecution Crisis and Prayer Guide
• Part 2: My Personal Evacuation Journey
• Part 3: Dreams, Visions, and Miraculous Conversions

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

"I thought I'd help for a few hours. I had no idea what I was signing up for." In August 2021, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, God called an ordinary mom from South Carolina into the chaos of the largest evacuation effort since Vietnam.

This is Part 2 of our Afghanistan series—my personal story of how a simple "yes" led to helping evacuate 64 people, forming networks with hundreds of veterans and civilians, and gaining Afghan families that have become like my own.

Learn about Digital Dunkirk (later Task Force Argo), the chaos of those first weeks, the miracles of provision, and why four years later I'm still supporting Afghan families monthly. From talking to Supreme Court judges and military generals to sending money for food, from Thanksgiving dinners with rescued families to ongoing relationships with an Afghan journalist who's "like a fifth daughter"—this is what it looks like when ordinary people say yes to God's extraordinary call. What is God calling YOU to do?

Organizations Mentioned:

• Task Force Argo (taskforceargo.org)
• AFGFree (afgfree.org)
• Heart of an Ace (heartofanace.org)
• Digital Dunkirk (predecessor to Task Force Argo)

NEXT EPISODE: Afghanistan Part 3 - Miraculous Stories of God's Faithfulness with Afghan Believers

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

"I thought I'd help for a few hours. I had no idea what I was signing up for." In August 2021, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, God called an ordinary mom from South Carolina into the chaos of the largest evacuation effort since Vietnam.

This is Part 2 of our Afghanistan series—my personal story of how a simple "yes" led to helping evacuate 64 people, forming networks with hundreds of veterans and civilians, and gaining Afghan families that have become like my own.

Learn about Digital Dunkirk (later Task Force Argo), the chaos of those first weeks, the miracles of provision, and why four years later I'm still supporting Afghan families monthly. From talking to Supreme Court judges and military generals to sending money for food, from Thanksgiving dinners with rescued families to ongoing relationships with an Afghan journalist who's "like a fifth daughter"—this is what it looks like when ordinary people say yes to God's extraordinary call. What is God calling YOU to do?

Organizations Mentioned:

• Task Force Argo (taskforceargo.com)
• AFGFree (afgfree.org)
• Heart of an Ace (heartofanace.org)
• Digital Dunkirk (predecessor to Task Force Argo)

NEXT EPISODE: Afghanistan Part 3 - Miraculous Stories of God's Faithfulness with Afghan Believers

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

Afghanistan ranks as one of the top 10 most dangerous countries for Christians, where conversion from Islam is punishable by death and the Taliban go door-to-door hunting believers. Yet remarkably, the Afghan church is growing—maybe faster even than Iran's explosive underground movement.

This is Part 1 of a three-part series on Afghanistan. Today we explore the current persecution crisis, the 500-8,000 secret believers living in constant danger, how mobile technology is spreading the gospel despite Taliban phone searches, and specific ways to pray for this persecuted church.

In Part 2 and 3, I'll share my personal experiences with the growing Afghan church.

Sources: Open Doors, International Christian Concern, Global Christian Relief, US Department of State, Voice of the Martyrs, Square One World Media

Read more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com

NEXT EPISODE: Afghanistan Part 2 - How God Called Me to Help

What does God really think about immigrants—legal or illegal? Today we explore one of the most politically divisive issues of our time through a Biblical lens, examining Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:33-34, and other scriptures that reveal God's heart for "the alien among us."

With personal stories, examples of churches living this out, and practical ways to respond with Christ's love, this episode challenges us to see beyond politics to the people—men, women, and children created in God's image who may have come to America for the chance to hear about Jesus. Will the world know us by our opposition to things, or by our love? The answer matters more than you think.

Churches/Organizations Mentioned: Northwood Temple (Fayetteville, NC), Centerpoint Church and Crosstowne Christian Church (Charleston, SC), World Relief (Churches of Welcome), Grace Capital City (Washington D.C.)

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When will Jesus return? Matthew 24:14 gives us the clearest answer: "This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and THEN the end will come."

Today we explore our stunning privilege and responsibility—we could be the generation that finishes the Great Commission and witnesses Christ's return. With Bible translation accelerating dramatically (only 544 languages left to start!), 3.42 billion people in unreached people groups, and the global Church having 14,000 times the resources needed to complete the task, the question isn't CAN we finish—it's WILL we?

Key Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Sources: Joshua Project, Wycliffe Bible Translators, ProgressBible, Global Frontier Missions, The Traveling Team, Radical.net, SIL International

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For 23 consecutive years, North Korea has held the #1 spot on Open Doors' World Watch List as the worst place on earth to be a Christian. With 50,000-70,000 believers imprisoned—many tortured and some used for weapons testing—this is a crisis the world cannot ignore. But here's the miracle: despite being the most dangerous place to follow Jesus, the North Korean church is growing.

Today we explore the reality of persecution under Kim Jong Un's regime, the courage of 400,000 secret believers, and a crucial call to action for President Trump's administration to use diplomatic leverage to demand religious freedom. This isn't just about politics—it's about our brothers and sisters suffering right now for the sake of Christ.

Sources:

Primary Organizations: Open Doors (2025 World Watch List), Voice of the Martyrs, International Christian Concern, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB)

News & Analysis: CNN, The Baptist Paper, CatholicVote.org, Christian Post, 38 North, The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, Lowy Institute

Key Statistics: 50,000-70,000 Christians imprisoned in North Korea; 400,000 estimated secret believers; 380+ million Christians persecuted globally (1 in 7); North Korea ranked #1 for 23 consecutive years

For more information and to support persecuted Christians: OpenDoorsUSA.org, Persecution.org (ICC), VOMRadio.net

Read this podcast text and more on my blog: nations4jesus.blogspot.com