Gospel Today

The "sinner's prayer" has become a familiar part of evangelism in many churches. After a gospel message, people are often invited to bow their heads, repeat a prayer, and are then told that if they sincerely meant those words, they have been saved. Many Christians have seen this approach used in youth events, church services, and evangelistic outreaches. But is this the pattern we find in Scriptur...

When Culture, Protest, and the Gospel Collide In recent news from Ukraine, a Pride march in Kyiv has once again drawn attention —not only from the public, but also from Christians wrestling with a deeper question: How should believers respond? Pride parade held in Kyiv this past week This isn’t entirely new. Pride events in Ukraine have existed for years, growing steadily after 2016. But the full-...

Understanding the Imprecatory PsalmsAppoint someone evil to oppose my enemy. Let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty...May his days be few... May his children be wandering beggars... - Psalm 109 Those words are in the Bible. For many Christians, reading Psalm 109 for the first time is shocking. It sounds more like a cry of vengeance than a prayer of faith....

Orthodoxy, the Gospel, and Wartime Ukraine As war forces millions of Ukrainians to confront questions about death and eternity, one spiritual question stands at the center of this conversation: Can someone truly know they are forgiven by God? From Odesa, Ukraine, Caleb introduces the topic of Eastern Orthodoxy and its deep influence on Ukrainian faith, culture, and religious life before sitting do...

Faith Under Fire In the early hours of another sleepless night in Kyiv, air raid sirens echoed through the city as missiles and drones struck residential neighborhoods. One apartment building collapsed into a mountain of concrete and smoke. Rescue workers clawed through the rubble searching for survivors. For many Ukrainians, this has become a grim rhythm of life. Yet even amid war, the gospel con...

Conversations surrounding the gospel, identity, and sexuality can often feel difficult, emotional, and complicated. Yet as Christians, the way we approach people matters deeply. Truth should never be separated from grace, and grace should never ignore truth. In these moments, our attitude, focus, and love for others can make a lasting difference.

When we share the gospel, what actually matters? Do we need to address someone’s sexual identity? Does it make a difference whether a person identifies as heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender when presenting the message of Christ? These questions aren’t theoretical anymore. They’re part of real conversations happening every day. And compared to a few decades ago, something h...

A Testimony of Truth and Transformation What happens when someone raised to believe they have the truth begins to question everything? In a recent episode of the Gospel Today Podcast, Caleb Suko sits down with Melek Steele to explore that very question. Melek’s story is of a man deeply formed by the Jehovah’s Witness worldview, who eventually found himself confronting its inconsistencies and searc...

Sharing the gospel with atheists requires both truth and compassion. Rather than arguing, focus on understanding and meaningful conversation. While belief in God is reasonable, arguments alone don’t change hearts. Point people to God’s love, mercy, and truth, and trust Him to work, as many reject Him for personal, not intellectual, reasons.

A small church founded by Mark Suko demonstrated that true ministry success is faithfulness. By teaching Scripture, caring for people, and practicing humble leadership, it shaped lives without chasing trends or recognition, showing that God values steady, faithful service over size, influence, or popularity.

After years of war, Ukrainian churches have grown stronger and more focused. They emphasize the gospel, meet practical needs, avoid political division, speak honestly about suffering, and live with an eternal perspective, showing that faith can deepen and thrive even in the hardest circumstances.

Around 70% of Ukrainians identify as Orthodox, often as a cultural tradition rather than personal faith. In this episode of Gospel Today, I share practical ways to share the gospel with Orthodox friends: finding common ground, showing respect, opening Scripture together, and continually pointing to the simple truth of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.

What does gospel ministry look like when war becomes daily life? *Read the whole story In this video, Pastor Oleksandr Radin shares how God is working in Eastern Ukraine through The Story of Hope—a chronological Bible study that helps people understand the gospel from Genesis to Revelation. In the midst of missile strikes, displacement, and deep loss, Oleksandr continues to serve refugees, familie...

Born in the Soviet Union where faith was forbidden, Christina’s journey reveals how God’s grace broke through the walls of communism and continues to shine through the darkness of war. In this moving episode of The Gospel Today Podcast, Christina shares her childhood memories in the USSR, her family’s discovery of the Bible, and how she now serves women and families in Odesa amid missile attacks a...

What leads a pastor’s son from a small church in Washington State to the war-torn city of Odesa, Ukraine? In this interview, Caleb Suko shares how God shaped his calling, guided his family through decades of ministry, and taught him to trust Him — from seminary classrooms to air raid sirens. The post From America To Ukraine first appeared on The Suko Family .

Two murders have shaken us in recent days. Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of thousands as he debated university students in Utah. Iryna Zarutska, a young Ukrainian refugee woman on her way home from work, was murdered on the subway. Two lives cut short. Two tragedies that remind us that no country, no system, and no human promise can guarantee safety. The post The Murder of Charlie Kirk...

What drives a Ukrainian pastor to trade his pulpit for the frontlines of war? In this interview, Chaplain Andriy Zalishuk shares his extraordinary journey from pastoring a small church to walking alongside Ukrainian soldiers in the trenches. Hear how missile strikes, destroyed cities, and the cries of refugees motivated him him into chaplain ministries —bringing the hope of Christ to men facing de...

In this episode, talk about our transition from ABWE to Gospel Today and do our best to answer your questions. Over the past 20 years, we’ve been blessed with a cohesive team and a ministry focused on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. We cherish the memories and experiences with ABWE and are excited to continue our mission with The Gospel Today . In this episode, we address some of th...

Description:Forgiveness is one of the most powerful—and most difficult—acts we are called to as followers of Jesus. This episode explores the deep biblical roots of forgiveness, revealing how unforgiveness poisons relationships, breeds bitterness, and separates us from God. From the Old Testament sacrificial system to Jesus’ words on the cross, this episode walks through key Hebrew and Greek terms...

Our ministry has changed a lot since the start of the full scale invasion. Like it or now the conditions around you can have a powerful negative or positive affect on how you share the gospel. Here are a few ways that I see the conditions of war have changed how the gospel message goes out.  We must say, however, that the content of the gospel message never changes. Nevertheless, our methods, appr...

Recently, I’ve heard claims—mainly from conservative media in the West—suggesting that the Ukrainian government is persecuting churches. Is this true? In this video, I share firsthand insight into Ukraine’s religious freedoms, the constitutional protection of faith, and the real reason behind the 2023 law concerning churches tied to Moscow. While Ukraine remains a country where religious freedom i...

America is in an identity crisis. People are searching for their identity and going to all kinds of drastic measures to change their identity in the desperate hope that with a new identity they will finally overcome their feelings of depression, anger, frustration, and lack of self-worth. .  You can simply look at some of the best selling books to find evidence for this. Last year the book “Untame...

Unfortunately, as you look around our world it is not hard to find people who are rich, famous, in places of power, and over all who seem to be enjoying the “good life” yet they are also evil and have no fear of God. They say what they want and they do what they want. They seem to live on their own terms. Not only do their lives go against God and his Word but often they threaten the lives of thos...

What is true goodness and where does it come from? When my family and I first moved to Ukraine many years ago, people on both sides of the ocean were shocked by our decision. In the U.S., I had a successful business, and it seemed like life was going well. “Why move to Ukraine when things are good for you here?” they asked. When we arrived in Ukraine, the reaction was similar: “Why did you come he...

There is something about the worth of the Gospel that is greater than any threat we can face, physically or otherwise. For us personally, I believe that God called us to Ukraine, and the conditions where we live should not change God’s calling in our lives. This morning, I want to talk with you a little bit about the worth of the Gospel in our lives. We all make decisions based on what we think is...