As the summer ends, and the excitement of a new school year is before us, it’s hard to imagine half a world away families and soldiers still facing the horrors of wartime in Ukraine. Ed and Wayne invite Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s director for Eurasia to bring us an important perspective on the war, and news from our ministry team on …
Servant, Pastor, Hero, Father (Ep. 299)
With Father’s Day coming up we wanted to honor the men who have left a lasting legacy. In this episode Ed and Wayne share a story from Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s Eurasia director. Victor tells about how his father was incarcerated in a Soviet prison for being a Christian. You’ll hear Victor’s first-hand account of visiting his father in prison, and …
What It’s Like Raising a Child During War
Igor’s 4-year-old daughter, Tabitha, asked him to play with her one day, a doll in her hand. She began making a sound that made Igor pause. It wasn’t the wail of a firetruck or police siren, the way children so often imitate. “It’s the air raid siren noise,” she explained. Tabitha has never known a Ukraine without war. The Russo-Ukrainian …
What It’s Like to Raise a Child in Wartime (Ep. 291)
What is it like to raise a child in wartime? We’ll hear from a Ukrainian father who tells of the impact of the war on his children. It’s an important perspective as Ed and Wayne welcome Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s director for Eurasia, and Igor Sereda on staff with Radio M in Kyiv. They’ll bring us up to date with the …
The Struggle in Ukraine Continues – with Victor Akhterov (Ep. 278)
In this new year families and soldiers still face the horrors of wartime in Ukraine. Ed and Wayne invite Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s director for Eurasia to bring us the latest news from our ministry team on how they are doing in the midst of Russia’s war with Ukraine. We’ll fill in details the news media leaves out about people with …
Waiting for Peace on Earth (Ep. 273)
When Jesus was born the world was not safe or comfortable. Now, our world continues to face uncertain and dangerous times. How do we experience the promise given to the shepherd by the angels of, “Peace on Earth?” Joining Ed and Wayne from Ukraine is Pastor Sergey Nakul, recorded during the start of the war with Russia in 2022. You’ll …
Global Hotspots (Ep. 261)
Every day our screens are filled with stories about conflict around the globe. For FEBC, there’s usually people we know ministering in the middle of these events. In this episode Ed and Wayne talk about some of the conflict areas and how FEBC broadcasters are affected, and how they proclaim the Gospel in the face of great turmoil. Jonathan Mortiz …
Updates and Prayer Requests from Our Ukrainian Team
FEBC broadcasters and staff are spread out across Ukraine, and many experience disruption and suffering daily. Yet they continue to broadcast words of encouragement and hope. Our team is connecting with people, praying with listeners, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ every chance they get. Listeners Discovering God’s Love for the First Time Irene recently called her local FEBC …
What’s Certain in Ukraine (Ep. 239)
“I’m looking for answers!” This cry for help is what our FEBC Ukraine counselors hear every day. You won’t want to miss Ed’s conversation with Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s Eurasia Director, as he talks about the current situation in Ukraine. Listen in as they discuss what it means to be “close to the listener” in a war zone. You’ll hear about …
Ukraine: A First-Hand Look with Ed Cannon
In December 2024, Ed Cannon, President and CEO of FEBC USA traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine to encourage our FEBC Ukraine staff and see the effects of the ongoing war firsthand. Because of your partnership and support, FEBC is able to continue sharing the Gospel with those who are desperate for hope – Thank you!





