Bible League International // The Word in Action Podcast

The cornerstone of Bible League International's global ministry is creating Philips, named after the evangelist, who in Acts 8, leads the Ethiopian to Christ. You'll also get to hear about staff from Bible League who recently visited the Philippines and saw God at work through our programs, including Project Philip Bible studies. Guests Deanna and Debbie join host Michael Woolworth and share about...

Ten years ago, Bible League International (BLI) and Prison Fellowship International (PFI) joined together to minister around the US and the world to those in prison, their families and even those they've offended. The result is that hundreds of thousands have been impacted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Andy Corley and Jos Snoep each serves as President and CEO of their respective organizations, P...

Bosco suffered a terrible tragedy as a child when his parents were murdered in a conflict within the country of Burundi, Africa. Throughout his teenage years, he lived with unforgiveness and rage, even wanting to take revenge on his family's killers, but God transformed Bosco's life and brought him peace after he heard the Gospel preached in a church he visited. Today, Bosco leads Igniting Communi...

Henri was dedicated as a child by parents to serve the family's idol. After engaging in demon worship and life as a cattle robber, he became a believer after a life-changing encounter with a Christian in the island nation of Madagascar, Africa. In addition, the former witchdoctor who knew no peace received his very first Bible. And a Bible study from Bible League International helps lead a group o...

Even the most broken lives can be restored and made whole when women in recovery are engaged in God's Word. The Lord is transforming lives around the world and that's especially true in Hong Kong through a Bible League International program that ministers to women battling drug addiction. Candy lost her father when she was young, and her mother was mostly absent from the home. This led to a life o...

When you seat the Chairman of the Board, CEO and Executive Vice President in a studio together, the conversation is likely to be lively. Today, host Michael Woolworth welcomes Dan Chapman, grandson of Bible League founders William and Betty Chapman, along with Jos Snoep and Rob Bullock. Together, this trio will share the air of excitement, and yet the rest in the Lord, they experienced at a recent...

Pastor Jakkarao's village in southern India is dotted by mango, tamarind and coconut trees. It's also filled with orphans, widows and people in severe need. He, his family, and his congregation work tirelessly to serve the needs of the Koya tribe and to point them to the hope of the Gospel with help from Bible League International. As Pastor Jakkarao's story unfolds, you'll learn that his father,...

We know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change an individual's heart, but we don't often think about how the Good News can transform entire communities. In the Gauteng Province of South Africa, government school students live without any knowledge of the Bible and its teachings. As a result, schools experience teen pregnancies, drug and alcohol abuse, gang violence, and even the use of witchcr...

Lorijane was born with one leg shorter than the other. She was bullied by other children, her parents divorced, and she wanted to end her life. But her disability and circumstances did not define her. God did, and He showed Lorijane her incredible worth and gave her the gift of caring for others in one of the world's poorest areas. Today, she ministers six days a week in the Mindanao region of The...

This month, we're re-airing one of our most popular podcasts from December 2022. Our prayer is that you'll enjoy it again, or for the first time. Imagine being a child only 3 or 4 years of age and dropped off with your siblings at an orphanage by your own parents. You would never see your mother again.  One would think that this pain and rejection could easily ruin a child like Kacy. But enter the...

More than one million residents in Zambia cannot read or write primarily because of poverty and the inability to access quality education.  More than 80% of these are women who are often forced to marry young or to work to support their family.  Bible League International is giving the gift of literacy and introducing participants to the hope of the Gospel through Bible-based Literacy.  Join host...

Recently, a number of Bible League staff from around the world met in Greece and the message couldn't be clearer -- we need more!  More Bibles and study materials are needed because people are hungry and thirsty for God.  Our partners are asking for more resources with a sense of urgency and excitement for how God will respond to meeting this incredible need in the coming year.  Rob Bullock, Execu...

Malaysia is one of the largest Muslim-majority countries in the world. It's also a place where the "Longhouse People" have lived for centuries steeped in spiritual darkness as animists. But it's also a part of the world where Bible League has a strong presence through familiar programs like Project Philip and Bible-based Literacy. Host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Romi Barcena, traveled to Mal...

Evangelical Christians make up a very small part of the population in Albania in eastern Europe.  At times, believers face persecution from members of the majority religion.  One example is of a young Christian woman whose family forced her to marry a non-believer.  Another is windows at a local church vandalized by radicals.  Because poverty is widespread among Christians, many pastors must find...

The locals in the South African village of Zeerust referred to the street gang comprised of young people as "the scum of the town."   They were homeless beggars, addicted to drugs, and engaged in crime.  But transformation came when a godly widow named Onica invited them to learn about Jesus.  Eventually, the mayor would visit this Bible study to find out what changed these young people and caused...

Many women in upper Egypt -- in large part, because of cultural and religious norms -- are treated as less valuable, forced to marry young, and denied access to education.  Many cannot read or write, so Bible-based Literacy from Bible League International is giving the gift of literacy and dignity to women and showing them God's great love. Hear about Magda, a wife and mother who was asked by her...

Jesus said in Matthew 19:14, "Let the little children come to me."  Sharing the Gospel with children and discipling them to know and love Jesus is important to Bible League International and that's evident in our new Discovery Series for Children.  Students and teachers alike are showing excitement in using the booklets, manuals and coloring books.  Parents are seeing in their children the desire...

It's likely that when you think of Bible League International, you picture ministry that's carried out in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, but our organization is doing more and more in the United States.  From Bible-based Literacy to Church Planter Training, many are engaged in God's Word and learning to be a light here in America.   Join host Michael Woolworth and his gue...

Imagine being a child only 3 or 4 years of age and dropped off with your siblings at an orphanage by your own parents.  One would think that this pain and rejection could easily ruin a child like Kacy.  But enter the hope of the Gospel and a dear elderly Christian woman named Lola (Grandma) Nits.  Grab a tissue and join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Romi Barcena, for this hope-filled story...

Not long ago, many parts of Africa were known for being steeped in spiritual darkness.  Today, the Gospel is spreading in countries like Tanzania, but pastors and evangelists often lack the skills and resources to share the Good News.  Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Anton, to hear how God is using Bible League International to help transform lives, including those of the village witchd...

In Matthew 5, Jesus said, "Blessed are the persecuted."   Many are singled out, monitored, denied basic rights, beaten, jailed and even threatened with death simply for believing that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.  That's especially true for persecuted Christians living in Southeast Asia where Bible League International serves in the countries of Indonesia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Th...

It's assumed that ministry executives are confined to the boardroom.   That's simply not true for Jos Snoep, President and CEO, and Leanne deKoning, Executive Vice President of People and Culture, of Bible League International.   The pair traveled recently with others to the countries of Egypt and South Africa, visiting with ministry partners, staff and amazing believers.  On today's The Word in A...

Persecuted Christians in Bangladesh love their enemies and count it all joy to suffer for the Lord.   That's true for Abir (name changed for security purposes), a former Islamic imam who was beaten, verbally abused, forced to relocate and denied his inheritance after becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.   Today, he pastors a church in this Muslim-majority country and uses Bible League's Project Ph...

God did not intend for His Word to be hard to understand.  In 2020, translators completed the entire Bible in contemporary language in the country of Croatia.  It is the first modern translation in more than 50 years and Christians are providing great reviews.  One believer says, "I am now able to understand the Bible for the first time in my life." Join Michael Woolworth and guest, Goran (last na...

The Bible is replete with women who've made a tremendous difference for the sake of the Gospel:  Sarah, Esther, Elizabeth, Mary the mother of Jesus, and the list goes on.   Leah is a wife and mother of two in the eastern part of Zambia in Africa.  She lives in a simple hut, draws clean water from a well, and cooks over an outdoor pit.  Leah finds great joy in discipling Christian teens in her prim...