Until All Have Heard

How can one person have an impact on the world? The scriptures give us a clear answer: through prayer. Prayer is at the core of the ministry of FEBC and in this episode we highlight a great way you can stay current and connected with the work of God around the world. Listen in as Ed and Wayne welcome FEBC’s Director of Communications, Matt Allen. Matt compiles FEBC’s Prayer Target , a free daily p...

How can we make the most of these turbulent times? Ed and Wayne sit down to talk about this very topic with President of the Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Mark Jobe. You’ll experience the joy of these good friends discussing the way FEBC and MBI have a shared vision for making the most of the opportunities we have to proclaim the Gospel. Be challenged and encouraged to follow Christ boldly in a world...

FEBC has been sowing the seed of God’s word in some the hardest-to-reach places around the globe. By God’s grace, millions listen every day to broadcasts centered on the life-changing Word of God. Join Ed and Wayne as they sample listener comments from FEBC listeners that reveal what we are calling “signs of life”. You’ll be amazed at how the truth of Christ planted in ready hearts is taking root...

As our nation debates about funding and policy for the war in Ukraine, the toll on the people in this conflict continues to rise. FEBC has been broadcasting hope throughout this crisis, and has seen how God is at work. But there are lots of challenges that we need to continue to pray about. In this episode Ed and Wayne invite FEBC Ukraine’s Production Manager, Igor Sereda who will give us an impor...

Being connected is a high priority. We all want to be in touch on-line, and tuned into current events. But there is another connection that is vital for any believer who wants to know and serve the Lord. In this episode Ed and Wayne open to John 15 to discuss Jesus’ important teaching on the vine and branches. You’ll want to follow along in your Bible as we learn how this passage acts as the found...

“What If?” This is the question that comes to mind when we look at important events in the rear-view mirror. What if I didn’t go down that road? What if I didn’t meet that person?  There are many lessons we need to learn from remembering how God worked in the details of our past. And we’ll do that in this episode as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank cont...

What’s new for 2024? Join Ed and Wayne as they review some of the highlights of the FEBC ministry in 2023 and look ahead at what exciting steps FEBC is planning to take in 2024. We’ll hear a word about our calling to be ambassadors of Christ as his “new creation.” There is so much to talk about in this first episode of the new year. Learn how you can pray and be inspired to step out in new ways to...

Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the most amazing birth of all: the coming of the savior of the world! Most of us are so familiar with the story, but in this episode Ed and Wayne will help us recapture the wonder of this timeless story. Joining us to share some important scriptures is FEBC Malawi director, Amos Siyabu. Take a few minutes to hear the word of God with fresh ears. Our prayer is as...

Christmas is right around the corner. Decorations are out, carols are playing, and we are all rushing to get everything ready. It’s all so familiar. But that’s not the story in Mongolia.  The celebration of Christmas is a new thing in Mongolia that started with first-generation Christians in the 1990’s and has grown to a thriving season of celebration. Joining Ed and Wayne to talk about this amazi...

We are bombarded with headlines of conflict, war, and discouraging news. How do we regain our perspective as we move through this Christmas season? In this episode, Ed and Wayne talk about the passages that come to life as we thing about the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Have your Bible ready as they talk about the theme of “Light of the World” in John’s gospel. We’ll be reminded how God is a...

Christmas shopping is in full swing as we prepare to celebrate the holiday in America. But how do you communicate why gifts are purchased in a nation that only knows about the decorations they see in stores? This is the task facing our new ministry director in Thailand: Sumet Techarukpong. Sumet’s answer is to help the local church proclaim the message of Jesus through a project called, “Christmas...

What do you want for Christmas? This is the question we ask our friends and family to make sure we give the perfect gift. As we head into a season of gift giving, Ed and Wayne spotlight Ed’s favorite listener story about a man with a fundamental request…hearing God’s Word. Listen this week to a truly epic story based on several letters sent to FEBC that started with a humble request for a radio. W...

How do you get your heart ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday? Ed and Wayne will give you something to direct your thinking as you prepare to sit down at your Thanksgiving table. In this edition we’ll sample some of the amazing stories of gratitude from FEBC listeners living in difficult places in difficult times. Their attitude of gratitude gives us all powerful examples to talk about thi...

It’s been said that the Kingdom of God expands in the company of friends, and that’s been the case with FEBC and one of our partner ministries, Haven Today. In this episode, David Wollen, FEBC’s former V.P. of Development moves into a new role at Haven Today, as their President and CEO.  Listen in as Ed and David talk about the long history of close ties that will continue in the days ahead. Liste...

“I’ve never heard such a thing”, says a grateful FEBC listener from Indonesia. In this episode we’re going to learn how radio is reaching people in the largest Muslim country in the world. This summer Ed and Wayne had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia’s new CEO, Yoke. In this conversation Yoke shares his vision for ministry and personal account of how he came to serve with FEBC. Get a...

What do you get when a global ministry conducts local outreach? This powerful combination creates a “Glocal” focus. Learn about this new term and much more as you listen in on an amazing discussion with Ed and his friend, Jim Wert. Jim is a Fortune 500 corporate strategist who understands the importance of best practices and staying on track by thinking biblically. Ed and Jim have been working tog...

It’s hard to imagine life without friends. In the good and bad times, the Lord uses people that are close to us to support, encourage and challenge us. In this episode we’re going to sit in on an unforgettable conversation with one of Ed’s best friends. Listen as Ed talks with friend, pastor and radio speaker, James Ford. Be ready for a fun, insightful and challenging discussion about the power of...

The world is always changing and “thinking outside the box” is the new normal. With all the change in society, how do ministries keep from being “left behind”? Joining Ed to talk about the trends around the world that FEBC is watching is VP of Development, David Wollen. David has spearheaded programs that help the FEBC stay relevant with our international outreaches. Find out how creating a cultur...

Have you ever had to wait for an important letter to come?  There’s anticipation and disappointment when you check and find an empty mailbox. That’s the experience the FEBC team had for decades as they waited for responses from China. But that changed in the fall of 1979. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is with us to continue a conversatio...

The war in Ukraine continues to spread destruction, uncertainty, and despair. Into this crisis FEBC broadcasters speak beyond boarders to hurting listeners about the hope of Christ in Ukraine and Russia. In this episode Ed talks with Victor Akhterov revealing the untold story about the courageous work of the Ukrainian and Russian broadcast teams dealing with the war. Learn what the current situati...

What would keep you going in the face of great opposition?  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about the way FEBC Staff are preparing Chinese language programs that creatively proclaim the Gospel and prepare Christians for ministry in these challenging days. Sit in with Ed and Wayne for a frank and insightful conversation with Luke Cheng, our Chinese-language director who will share t...

What will FEBC sound like in the years ahead? Keep listening as you get to sample of the voices that are shaping the future of our broadcasts. We’re continuing our series of on-location interviews from staff conferences around the world. Listen as broadcasters from India, Thailand and Kazakhstan speak in their own words about their passion and vision for the Gospel in for their homeland. Find out...

In this episode we will explore the “what if?” moments in the story of the Hmong people group coming to Christ. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary, and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is with us to continue a conversation about the work of God’s Spirit in Laos, before and during the Vietnam war. Find out how FEBC shortwave broadcasts, and the ministry of John Lee were used to c...

Where did you go this summer? In this episode we’ll get a report from Ed about his travels around the world for FEBC.  Listen in as he talks about Korea, Southeast Asia and more.  Along the way we’ll learn what our staff have to say about what they experience as they share the hope of Christ in cultures that are unreached. We’re excited to let you hear from Amos our director in Malawi about the ou...

What would keep you going in the face of great opposition?  For our ethnic language broadcasters in Thailand, the hope of the Gospel keeps them willing to invest in their communities. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear first-hand reports from FEBC staff about how God is working with the Thai people. Ed and Wayne set the stage for some amazing interviews recorded on-location at a minis...