The promise of the Messiah is wrapped up in one word: Immanuel. This Hebrew word is translated for us in Matthew’s Gospel as “God with us.” As we start off the Christmas season, we need to be reminded of the powerful message of the Light of God coming to a dark world. Listen in as Ed and Wayne open the …
A Ministry Family Gathering – with Frank Gray (Ep. 218)
The Thanksgiving Holiday is here! The celebration is more than a feast, it is an important time to remember and reflect on the provision of God. Paul tells the Philippian church, “I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel…” We’ll follow Paul’s example as we share our gratitude for the people that FEBC has worked with …
Bringing Hope Home (Ep. 217)
What would keep you going in the face of great opposition? For our ethnic language broadcasters, the hope of the Gospel keeps them willing to invest in their communities. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear first-hand reports from FEBC staff about their homeland and how God is working. Ed and Wayne set the stage for some amazing …
Servant Leaders (Ep. 216)
What is a servant leader? The apostle Paul gives his answer in Philippians 2. In that chapter we read about an attitude of humble service that is embodied in the person of Jesus. Open your Bible with Ed and Wayne as they discuss the servant mindset of Jesus and the way FEBC staff live out this out in their self-less …
War Zone Wisdom – with Ukrainian Pastor Sergey Nakul (Ep. 215)
“In trouble you will find your true friends,” a word of wisdom from the war zone in Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine continues, there are important truths from God’s word that the FEBCUkraine team are learning. In this week’s podcast, Ed and Wayne connect with Ukrainian pastor Sergey Nakul. Sergey is a war chaplain on the frontlines of the …
Preparing for Victory (Ep. 214)
Confusion, distraction, discouragement—just some of the tools the evil one uses to keep us from moving forward in ministry. How do we prepare to face this opposition and move with confidence in difficult times? Join Ed and Wayne as they open their Bibles and share insights on preparing to engage our world with humble confidence as followers of Christ. We’ll …
For Such a Time (Ep. 213)
What would keep you going in the face of great opposition? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about the way FEBC Staff are preparing Chinese language programs that creatively proclaim the Gospel and prepare Christians for ministry in these challenging days. Sit in with Ed and Wayne for a frank and insightful conversation with Luke Cheng, our …
Signs of Life (Ep. 212)
FEBC faithfully shares God’s word in some the hardest places around the globe. Join Ed and Wayne as they sample comments from listeners that reveal what we are calling “signs of life.” These listeners will illustrate for us how God’s Word and the message of the Gospel brings salvation to those who are lost. There are valuable lessons to learn …
A Flood of Letters (Ep. 211)
Have you ever had to wait for an important letter to come? There’s anticipation and disappointment when you check and find an empty mail box. For decades FEBC experienced this in China—the team waited for listener responses, but few came. That all changed in 1979. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is …
Following in His Footsteps (Ep. 210)
How can we read about Jesus in the Gospels and follow in His footsteps as Christians? Ed and Wayne bring this question to Christian artist, Bible teacher and friend, Michael Card. Michael has been working on a writing project that encompasses all of Jesus’ life in the first century. Listen in for the discussion about the importance of knowing how …