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 out and serve your community with the hope of Christ…Until All Have Heard. 

“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 along with him. Listen, learn and pray for the word of God to go out powerfully in the Islamic world…Until All Have Heard.

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. 

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 hope is you will be stirred to get your hands dirty in sharing the Gospel in your community...Until All Have Heard.

“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 protection and power, as broadcasters teach and care for the needs of people who need to experience the love and redemption through Jesus…Until All Have Heard. 

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 growing in the hearts of people all around the world…Until All Have Heard.

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. You’ll also get firsthand reports on how the church is growing in the face of serious challenges in this region. Let these front-line stories of ministry inspire you to pray for the Holy Spirit to stir the hearts of our listeners…Until All Have Heard. 

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: [email protected]…Until All Have Heard.

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 hard questions listeners ask as they face danger and grief. Be challenged by the commitment and courage of our staff who are on the frontlines of proclaiming the saving message of Christ… Until All Have Heard.

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 for this “virtual gathering” as we focus on spreading the hope salvation in Christ…Until All Have Heard.