In this episode, Pastor Russ Michaels shares reflections from his recent mission trip to China with Back to Jerusalem, offering a firsthand look at the realities Christians face when access to Bibles and Bible study resources is restricted. He discusses the spiritual resilience of believers and the unique challenges of living out faith under limitation.

Pastor Russ also gives a preview of what’s coming up on the Bible for Newbies podcast, including the continuation of the Isaiah series, stories and insights from his time in China, and special holiday episodes for Christmas and the New Year. The episode concludes with a reflection on Psalm 1, highlighting the power of meditating on God’s Word and living rooted in scripture.