Until All Have Heard

A catchy tune sticks in your mind. Combine that with words that express the truth of God and you have a powerful connection to a person’s heart. In this episode Ed and Wayne will explore this creative connection with Todd Smith from the music group “Selah”. During a recent event, Ed and Todd were able to sit down and talk about the ministry of music, and why it’s part of FEBC’s outreach. We’ll fin...

What does it take for a person raised in a Muslim community to become a Christian? It seems like an impossible task. In this episode Ed and Wayne talk about the way FEBC reaches out to Muslims around the globe with the message of Jesus as Messiah, the Son of God. At a recent conference for our broadcast team who reaches Muslim listeners, Jonathan Mortiz spoke with a Muslim background believer who...

Eyewitness testimony is the gold standard in court, but in matters of faith, it is hard to turn “seeing” into believing. How can we cut through spiritual blindness so souls can be saved? Join Ed and Wayne as they open the word to some key passages that address this question. They’ll share stories from listeners about the way they came to faith in dark times. Our prayer is this episode will renew y...

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 the lasting lessons of a father’s influence on his s...

The Book of Acts show us the story of the early days of the Church. It seems so exciting, but that was then…right? Ed talks with Ministry partner Mike Fabarez on the powerful lessons from the Book of Acts that should shape outreach in today’s world. You’ll need to have your Bible in-hand as we let God’s word challenge us to be bold, courageous and faithful in our witness to the resurrection of the...

“We have to be willing to change,” this is the advice from today’s guest, Wayne Belt, who is an experienced businessman and longtime FEBC supporter. While on the road meeting with FEBC friends and family, Ed and our host Wayne Shepherd had the chance to sit down and talk about the innerworkings of FEBC with our guest. Listen in as Mr. Belt shares how important it is to be ahead of the coming gener...

What’s new? We all like to stay current with what’s going on. The same is true for ministries that want to keep up with a changing world. Find out what’s new, as we hear Ed’s report on an innovation conference with FEBC leadership. You’ll also get to hear interviews from staff who attended the conference. Hear their insights about the need to keep fresh with the latest ways to nurture and tap into...

On a recent trip to Southeast Asia, two videographers joined the FEBC team to capture the sights and sounds of what the ministry of FEBC looks like. In this episode you’ll get to hear the perspective of John and Jared as they tell what they saw as they looked through their camera lenses. Find out how they were welcomed, worshiped and worked alongside our FEBC staff serving the Lord in difficult pl...

The world is full of worry. Threats of war, fear about the weather, and uncertainty about the economy are piling up on all of us. What can FEBC say to anxious listeners with global concerns and personal issues that weigh on them? Join Ed and Wayne as they open the Word to talk about the clear message Jesus gives us to share with a worry-filled world. You’ll want to have your Bible in hand as we lo...

The National Day of Prayer is this week. Prayer is something we talk a lot about on this podcast. Hearing about all the needs from the FEBC team can be so overwhelming that you might not know where to start. Ed and Wayne welcome back our good friend, Dr. William Thrasher who will help us understand our role to stand in the gap as people of prayer. Dr. Thrasher is a professor, author and most impor...

The world is changing and we all know we need to prepare for the unexpected coming around the corner. In this episode Ed and Wayne invite you to a front row seat on an insider conversation about the next big idea for FEBC that will take us to 2050. In this 80th-anniversary year we remember the bold steps our founders took to use radio to reach the world.  But technology is changing and so are the...

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 latest news from our ministry team. Igor will also detail how this is affecting his c...

Gen Z is has taken center stage. This new group of young people are making their mark on our culture and are influencing every society around the world. At the recent FEBC Leadership Academy, the topic of Gen Z was one of the major points of discussion with our staff. Our friend Jonathan Mortiz was a presenter at the conference and took the time to talk with several participants.  This is an impor...

We all know about “Doubting Thomas,” but in reality, a lot of us have also had doubts. How do we face these times of uncertainty in light of Easter? Listen in to a conversation with Ed and Wayne, as they open the word and discuss the way Jesus invites us to seek and trust him. Along the way we’ll hear how FEBC listeners around the world live out their faith in a risen savior who they have never se...

This is a week to remember! The events of Jesus’ last days on Earth are full of meaning for Christians. In this edition Ed welcomes his pastor and ministry partner Mike Fabarez who is pastor of Compass Bible Church and speaker on the Focal Point radio program. Pastor Fabarez will help us gain an eternal perspective on life by seeing how Jesus demonstrated his love for us by going to the cross. You...

What is the best way to share your faith in Christ? What can we tell others about the person of Jesus that can open eyes to who he really is?  Ed and Wayne bring these questions to our ministry friend, Michael Card. Listen in as they discuss the details in the Gospels that make Jesus “beautiful and believable.” Throughout the conversation we’ll hear FEBC listener comments that illustrate how the s...

FEBC faithfully shares God’s word in some the hardest places around the globe. Join Ed and Wayne as they sample listener comments from listeners who reveal “signs of life.”  These listeners will illustrate for us how God’s word and the message of the Gospel brings salvation to those who are lost… Until All Have Heard . 

What does courage look like? In this episode we’ll paint a picture of people who are courageously sharing their faith in a hostile situation. We’ll learn how this is being lived out as Ed and Wayne welcome Victor Akhterov, FEBC’s regional director for Eurasia. Victor fills us in on the details about an amazing outreach to Muslims. Hear how FEBC staff in Central Asia are sharing their testimonies o...

It’s been said, “Timing is of the Lord.” What would happen if we took advantage of the daily movements the Lord gives us to share the Love of God with those around us? Join Ed and Wayne as they open the word to talk about the leading of the Lord to bring about opportunities to reach out with our faith.  We’ll do this through a classic story of a Chinese woman who found Jesus through amazing acts o...

The Lord is moving powerfully in Malawi, and we need to catch up with what is going on in this part of the world. Listen as Ed and Wayne are joined by our Malawi director, Amos Siyabu. Experience his radiant joy as you hear details about the extensive work of the station there, and the very real challenges faced daily. You’ll feel the excitement for life change from the message of Jesus going out...

What motivates us to share the message of the gospel with the lost? Is it duty, guilt, wanting to be right, or the desire for cultural change? Join Ed and Wayne as they open the word together and explore how the Love of God is the foundation for ministry. Get in on this insider conversation about the driving force that propels the proclamation of Christ’s message. This is hard work, and it is easy...

Turning to Christ in a Muslim country is an amazing story. At the recent FEBC Leadership conference our friend Jonathan Mortiz took the time to talk with Ulaanbek, our Kyrgyzstan director. The focus of the conversation centered on how he found Jesus and how the power of God transformed his life. He shared troubles in childhood, and how his faith brought him to forgiveness with his estranged father...

We’re taking you on a mission trip. Our FEBC country directors were on the road to meet with local listeners who wanted to grow in their new-found faith.  At the recent FEBC Leadership conference, Jonathan Mortiz caught up with our Australia broadcast ministry CEO Janet, and Nop., who is the new Ethnic Language Director. Hear their impressions as they witnessed the power of the Gospel to transform...

The Psalmist says, “O how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long.” That’s what FEBC listeners have heard every day for the past 80 years. Join Ed and Wayne as they have a behind-the-scenes discussion about the commitment to God’s word that has been the foundation for our broadcasts. You’ll hear stories from listeners in hard-to-reach places who tell of their hunger for the hope found in th...

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 fearful hearts, hard questions, and impossible circumstances, who ar...