This month marks 4 years of full-scale war in Ukraine. The suffering has not eased. In freezing temperatures (-4° F) many people are living day to day without reliable electricity, heat, or running water, including some of our own team. Families are exhausted by loss, trauma, and constant uncertainty about the future—in addition to the daily (and nightly) drone and …
One of the Last Evangelical Broadcasts in North Korea
The most difficult country in the world to reach with the Gospel became even more challenging this past year when the US and South Korean governments cut funding for broadcasts into the country. According to Christian Today, reduced budgets led to an 80% decrease in the number of hours of outside broadcasts reaching North Korea. “It’s hard to know exactly …
Stories from China
Despite being unable to operate a station inside China, FEBC recently celebrated 76 years of reaching the country with the Gospel. Churches in China are closely monitored, and access to Christian resources is tightly controlled, but FEBC continues to find creative ways to keep the message of Jesus alive. We’re proud to share some listener testimonies from China. However, since …
God’s Perfect Timing: Stories from Cambodia
In every testimony of transformation, Jesus reveals Himself in pivotal moments. Paul was traveling to persecute Christians when God interrupted his path. David was hiding in unconfessed sin until God sent Nathan to confront him and call him back. And throughout the Gospels, Jesus meets people at their lowest, when they’re most desperate for a Savior. We see that same …
FEBC’s 80-Year History
In the wake of WWII, three Christians reimagined the Great Commission. The world was broken. Nations were rebuilding. Yet, these men were full of hope, carrying a conviction to share the Gospel with the nations. Here’s the story of 80 years of fulfilling this mission. Because of your partnership and support, FEBC is able to continue sharing the Gospel with …
Persecuted, But Not Alone
One of the most powerful truths shared through FEBC broadcasts is this: you are not alone. Through every program and every story, we want people in hard-to-reach places to know they are seen, known, and loved by God. This is the message of Scripture. It’s also the message we are called to carry as the Body of Christ. Throughout Scripture, …
The Legacy of Auntie Oeu in Cambodia
While our broadcasts are the first step in reaching communities in hard-to-reach places, they can’t serve as our only strategy to show the love of Jesus. We believe lasting transformation happens when we are close to the listener. When possible, our local teams move beyond the broadcast studio to visit the very communities they speak to every day. The FEBC …
Speaking the Heart Language of the Chinese in Indonesia
During the Tang and Ming dynasties, many Chinese traders migrated to Indonesia. Now, it’s estimated that there are nearly 11 million people of Chinese descent living in Indonesia, representing 4% of the country’s population. Since the Chinese population in Indonesia is one of the largest ethnic Chinese communities outside of China, FEBC Indonesia is expanding its programming to reach this …
How Scripture Pulled This Filipino Woman Out of Depression
When Gina’s husband was doing laundry outside their home in the Philippines, he heard something unusual. “Go, listen to this,” he told her. Gina walked outside and heard Scripture playing from her neighbor’s radio. “I didn’t know anything about the Word of God,” she says. “I had no knowledge of [the Bible].” But Gina heard this in a time of …
How Gen Z is Spreading the Gospel in Indonesia
FEBC was founded nearly 80 years ago with an emphasis on using the radio to reach the unreached. But as technology rapidly evolves, so do our solutions. FEBC stations worldwide are expanding their methods to meet people where they are — in their language and on the devices they use most. With more than 5.4 billion users, social media is …
