The At Risk Radio Podcast

Chosen to Speak Meet Dave Arden, Domestic Operations Director at SOM International .    In this episode, you will be encouraged by the heart of Dave Arden and find areas where YOU can serve the persecuted church as a Global Ambassador.   Listen in and learn how you can serve our global family.   Interested in Dave's book, Chosen to Speak?  You can buy it HERE in the SOM Bookstore .  

The earthquake in Turkey has caused tremendous devastation to the country and its people. It's confirmed that 36,000 people have died so far, thousands of homes have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of people are without basic necessities like shelter, food and water. There are many ways you can help with the relief efforts in Turkey, including making a donation to SOM International at www. S...

Peace in Turbulent Israel - Interview with Andre Part 2 This episode picks up where Part 1 left off. Hear the amazing testimony of Andre, the Maronite Christian tour guide for the recent SOM International trip to Israel. How did he come to have “inner peace” and why is he full of joy even after others wanted to kill him? What is the main block to building genuine, authentic relationships with unbe...

Andre, the Tour Guide for SOM, tells the Story about Being Saved from Terrorist Attack in Israel Andre, is a persecuted minority Christian in the Holy Land. Listen to his amazing testimony and how the Lord lead him from a terrorism attack to tourism.  Andre, Co-Founder of Twins Tours Book: One Day in Jerusalem

Israel in Full Color - With Biblical Guide Pastor Paul Wallace In this episode of At Risk Radio, you will meet author and pastor Paul Wallace of Wayside Bible Chapel in Sedona , AZ. Pastor Paul was the biblical guide on the recent SOM leadership trip to Israel. You’ll get a glimpse of pastor Paul’s testimony and his passion for bringing the Holy Land alive for those accompanying him on his trips t...

Ancient Stones & Living Stones It had been 35 years since David Witt, CEO of SOM International, and his wife Cindy visited Israel. In this episode of At Risk Radio, you’ll hear about their recent return to Israel with Twins Tours, including SOM leadership from around the world. What are the lessons learned from the ancient stones and living stones they encountered during the trip? Tune in to find...

Global Impact Opportunities Welcome to the first episode of At Risk Radio for 2023. Hear from SOM International CEO, David Witt about what the Lord is laying on his heart for the New Year. What two things are impacting him the most concerning guiding the ministry into 2023? Then hear examples of how God is working in the midst of the clear uptick in persecution observed over the last few years.  

At Risk Radio Interview with Dylan Stendal In this episode of At Risk Radio meet Dylan Stendal. Dylan is the son of Russell Stendal, the director of SOM Latin America. What was it like growing up in the family of who some have called the “Christian Indiana Jones”? Hear of some of his recent experiences as Dylan has been able to accompany his father on trips. Get a first hand perspective on Russell...

At Risk Radio featuring Malak - SOM Director in North Africa In this episode you’ll spend a little more time with the Director of SOM NW Africa. Get to learn more about Malak and how God changed his approach to sharing the gospel and equipping other believers in his area. Hear how God has used Malak to be a powerful help to others and yet through Christ in him, is able to maintain a humble and gra...

Interview From the Front Lines with Russell Stendal Russell Stendal shares riveting stories about delivering Bibles from one of the most dangerous boarder regions in the world. 

India Church Planter Testimony 10-11-2022 How does a church planter know which village God wants him to go evangelize? In this episode of At Risk Radio you will hear just one of the amazing reports coming out of India. Pastor Singh, Director of SOM India, relates how one planter in the north of India came to faith in Jesus. Then, hear how God led him to the specific village to start a home church....

Available for God’s Mission Interview with Carol Smith Carol Smith, SOM International Witness Development Director, is teaching biblical discipleship multiplication tools (DDM) in the USA and around the world. Listen, as Carol, a retired high school teacher, shares her story. 

Meet SOM Staff Member Iam Joy   Iam Joy serves in Web Development and ministers through collaborating with other SOM team members through gathering testimonials and video footage. Her heartfelt burden for the nations shines through.    Iam and her husband Jesse, also started a new ministry, Be Loved and Be Love, encouraging those to walk in their identity in Christ.   Learn more at: https://www.be...

Interview with Ed White Ed is a retired Naval Officer, and Global Personnel Officer for Naval Special Warfare Command serving the Navy SEALS. Ed “gets out of the pew” as he serves domestically with SOM International. Ed shares his passion for the persecuted around the world.

Tools for Sowing Seeds & Lives Forever Changed in Mexico Interview with Humberto In this third episode from Mexico, Humberto, the SOM Director, shares how seeds, medicine, and radio are igniting a passion for Christ. Hear how all of these tools are used to open up opportunities to talk to unbelievers about the Lord and lead them to Jesus. 

How the Gospel is Impacting Tribal Communities with Love in Action Interview with Humberto In this continuing episode, Humberto, the SOM Director in Mexico shares how to show love to an indigenous people group who has no word for "love" in their own language. Learn about the dramatic changes that have come about as they see the love of Jesus through God's people.

Gospel Breaking Through Strongholds of Witchcraft in Mexico Interview with Humberto In this episode of At Risk Radio, hear directly from Humberto, the SOM Director in Mexico. He shares about how the Gospel is breaking through witchcraft strongholds among the indigenous people of the Sierra Madre mountains. Learn how leaders who are risking much are overcoming drug cartels, more than 50 separate la...

 ARR 7-1-22: ARR News - Northwest Africa In this episode of At Risk Radio , you'll hear the very latest report from the SOM International team that just returned from an exciting trip to northwest Africa. The SOM director in this very restricted Muslim country is receiving favor from mayors and community leaders. Learn how this "leader of leaders" is building relationships through showing God's go...

Bibles- More Powerful Than Bows & Arrows Listen in on details of this At Risk Radio podcast featuring overcoming stories depicting what happened when Russell Stendal traveled to the Colombian/Venezuelan border and was stopped by natives with bows and arrows! Learn the important roles that mentors played in the lives of the Directors in Bangladesh, Mexico and Northwest  Africa.

Yalam Martyred in India - March 2022 In this episode of At Risk Radio, you'll get a more in-depth look at the latest SOM newsletter stories. This episode includes the work going on in India and especially with Yalam who risked much for Jesus and who gave his life for Him in March of this year. Hear about his wife Kamala and the amazing example of faith, peace and forgiveness she is exhibiting. Lea...

The Power of Fasting and Prayer In this episode, we turn our attention back to the new book "God's Global Grace Movement, Hope Rising from an Awakening in India". Chapter 11 is entitled "Prayer and Fasting". What is a Daniel fast, and how did the Lord orchestrate a dramatic answer to prayer in India the day after the fast ended? Hear Boriah's story about the power of prayer and fasting. 

Explosive Church Planting Movement in India This episode of At Risk Radio continues our look at the exciting things going on in the Church in India. Learn about the House Churches and the organic way they come together. The typical gathering will practice the 4 W's: Welcome, Worship, Word and Witness. Why does this simple "formula" work so well in India and which one of the 4 W's is the biggest mi...

Update from Ukraine and How the War is Impacting the Church In this episode of At Risk Radio, you will hear a report on the Church at risk in Ukraine and around the world.  Be encouraged how Christian leaders around the world are collaborating together through (RLP) Religious Liberties Partnership to support the global Church. 

Sewing Schools and Micro-businesses for Women in North Africa Malik (not his real name), the director of SOM NW Africa has been sharing about the three aspects of the ministry there. In this episode, he will share about the third aspect, the Lighthouse Sewing/Discipleship Schools. Because of the Islamic culture in NW Africa, often when a woman becomes a Christian, she is not only shunned, but kick...

Church Planting Schools in North Africa In the previous episode of At Risk Radio, you heard from Malik (not his real name), the director of SOM NW Africa about the agriculture ministry there. This episode focuses on the church planting aspect. Learn how a leader who was chosen to attend one of the 6-month church planting schools went from not even being able to read or write to clearly expounding...