The At Risk Radio Podcast

Agricultural Outreach in North Africa The next three episodes of At Risk Radio will focus on northwest Africa. Hear directly from Malik (not his real name), the director of SOM NW Africa, about the amazing things God is doing there. This episode will focus on the agriculture aspect of the ministry. Learn how sharing actual seeds and fertilizer with those in need leads to opportunities to sow seeds...

If peace is possible in violent Colombia, peace is possible absolutely anywhere Listen to At Risk Radio for a riveting  interview with Deann Alford author of Victorious - The Impossible Path to Peace .  Would like to read Deann's book?  Find it here in the SOM bookstore.

God‘s Global Grace Movement in India - Sutish When you hear about Sutish and his amazing story, your mind will immediately go to the story Jesus told about the good Samaritan. From Chapter 9 of the new book God’s Global Grace Movement - Hope Rising from an Awakening in India, you’ll learn how Sutish spent years participating in crime, violence, drunkenness, anti-god and anti-Christian activities....

God‘s Global Grace Movement in India - Khila From Chapter 8 of the new book God’s Global Grace Movement -  Hope Rising from an Awakening in India,  this episode of At Risk Radio tells about Khila. Khila grew up in a fundamental Muslim family with a father that was so abusive that every day was more and more like hell. His mother and siblings believed that the only way out was suicide. Hear the mir...

God‘s Global Grace Movement in India - Peram Get a glimpse into the new book God’s Global Grace Movement - Hope Rising from an Awakening in India. From Chapter 7, hear about the testimony of Peram, a Hindu from one of the lowest castes. Hear his heart-breaking story of growing up experiencing severe discrimination, and the hopelessness he felt. Tune in to hear about his amazing transformation.

Interview with the SOM India Director Pastor S. joins this episode all the way from India, to talk about the recent book God’s Global Grace Movement - Hope Rising from an Awakening in India. You’ll hear about the vision God gave him to plant one hundred thousand churches in India! But where did this number come from? How do the church planting schools work? Finally, what kind of impact does the se...

Russell Stendal on Bible Distribution With 20% of churches and Christian organizations struggling financially in the past two years, why have others, including the ministry in Colombia flourished? Learn the answer on this episode of At Risk Radio. The amazing, on-going story of Bibles for Venezuela continues to unfold. On the black market a Bible there can sell for $50 or $60 each, almost a year’s...

Russell Stendal on La Montana Have you seen the movie La Montana? Although produced many years ago, learn how the circumstances of the last two years have resulted in a resurgence of online viewing, now approaching 20 million! Join Russell Stendal as he provides some behind the scene details of this amazing story, and how God continues to use it to spread the gospel.

Jubilee Radio This episode continues the conversation with SOM Latin America Director Russell Stendal. This time the topic is the powerful tool of broadcasting. Learn about using physical radio towers in areas without other available technology. And how Internet transmission is now being used to move God’s Word out all over the world. Children’s programing, radio theatre, and now recording the son...

Aviation Outreach This episode of At Risk Radio includes a conversation with Russell Stendal, and a report of the exciting aviation ministry going on in Latin America. What does the “attitude” of a plane and the attitude of a Christian’s heart have to do with their success? At the recent Aviation Pilot’s Symposium and Retreat in Mexico, the pilots discussed the practical tips of being a bush pilot...

At Risk Radio - Special Edition: Christians in India Beaten and Displaced because of their Faith in Jesus In this special edition of At Risk Radio, Pastor Singh (Director of SOM-India) speaks to our listeners directly from the field. In this riveting episode, Pastor Singh shares about how militant, Communist Hindus are seeking out and heavily persecuting Christians who are in our church planting n...

India Part 6, Sheva In this episode of At Risk Radio, you’ll hear the amazing testimony of Sheva and the transforming power of the Word of God. When he completed the 6-month church planting school, how many instruction manuals and text books was he issued? Find out when you listen!

Church Planting Schools & Sewing/Discipleship Schools When this widowed mother in India was told that she could not have a Christian meeting in her house, how did she respond? And what does this have to do with repairing a broken-down bridge? You’ll learn the answers in this episode of At Risk Radio, as well as how church-planting schools, bicycles, sewing/discipleship schools and sewing machines...

Gifts of Gratitude: Impacting Leaders at Risk SOM International is rejoicing and thanking God for His unending faithfulness to expand His Kingdom to the most forgotten, far reaching, and distant corners of the planet.  Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we recognize the gift of YOU - standing alongside our global family living in difficult and restricted nations.  Our international family wou...

India Part 4-Priesthood of Believers-Persevering Under Threats  Are you part of the Priesthood of believers? What is the definition of a priest and where in history did they come from? Church planters in India are not assigned a location to plant a church. Instead, they are to seek the Lord’s leading and trust Him to bring it about…even in the face of dire threats. Learn more in this episode of At...

India, Part 3 Last time, we heard in part, the amazing story of Pastor Singh and how God is using him in India. In this episode of At Risk Radio, listen to another amazing testimony of God's grace and mercy. Learn how God is using this individual and some of the tools that SOM International is able to provide to help spread the Gospel.

The SOM India Director's  Story Pick up where we left off in Part 1 about how God uses little people. In this case it is the amazing story of how God used (and is still using) Pastor S., starting with his miraculous healing from liver disease. How did this humble servant respond, and how did he come in contact with Spirit of Martyrdom? Learn this and more in this episode of At Risk Radio.

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church When did you first hear about IDOP? What does it even stand for? In this episode of At Risk Radio you'll learn about the early days of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Learn about an unlikely, powerful individual who wanted to wake the  Evangelical Church up to the plight of the Persecuted Church around the world. Also...

India - Part 1 In this episode of At Risk Radio you'll hear the beginning discussion about the new book released by David Witt, "God's Global Grace Movement". Does God use "little people"? Who were some little people in the Bible that God used in a mighty way? In what ways were they considered little people? Is He still using little people today? This episode will answer these questions, and more.

Leadership to Outsiders Who does God consider to be "outsiders"?  And how does He show that He loves them and lifts them up? In this episode, you will find out which son Muslims believe Abraham (Abram) was told to sacrifice. If you guessed Ishmael, you are right! Listen to find out what we can learn about Ishmael, Hagar, and God, and the significance of the meaning of Ishmael's name. 

Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Creates Opportunities for the Gospel as well as Great Persecution The Taliban is taking control in Afghanistan as allied forces are evacuating the area.  The rise of this Muslim regime is creating opportunities for the gospel along with tremendous persecution for those who have stayed behind to lead the church.  In this special edition of At Risk Radio, David Witt t...

Down through the history of Christianity there are many examples of having a bold witness. What kind of witness do you have? We know there is a spiritual battle for every soul.  In this episode, you will learn the three elements of a powerful testimony.

Did Jesus have a soft spot for thieves?  In this episode you will learn about leading others to a clear salvation. From Luke 23 you’ll experience how Jesus and the thieves on the cross interacted with each other and what we can learn from this interaction.

Faith Comes From Hearing: Radio Outreach Radio stations, MP3 players, audio Bible outreach. How can a graduate of a Bible school who can’t read or write still share the Gospel, lead others to Christ and disciple them in their Christian growth? In this episode you’ll hear how leaders around the world are risking much for Jesus in Senegal, Bangladesh, India, and the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico.

Leadership of Repenting and Believing How would you define the words Repent and Believe and how do these words relate to Saving Faith? This episode of the Global Ambassador Leadership Training program will discuss just that. From past episodes we know the Bible says we are all law breakers. This is a dangerous place to be. Tune in to find out what needs to be done.