FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company)

For 50 years the gospel has been proclaimed in Pakistan. This journey of faith is a daily commitment by our staff who face danger as the love of Christ is presented in a Muslim nation. In this episode you will get a personal account of what it is like to do ministry in a challenging environment. In this episode Ed and Wayne are excited to welcome back Jonathan Mortiz who interviewed our Pakistan director at the International Council Conference. We’ll hear the strategy of creating a broadcast atmosphere that helps build trust and understanding with non-Christians. Find out how sharing clear teaching about the core values of Christianity can change hearts and transform a society one soul at a time. It’s an important perspective that will guide your prayers for the staff and the listeners who need to respond to the message of redemption…Until All Have Heard.

Fifty Years of Faithfulness in Pakistan (Ep. 203) For 50 years the gospel has been proclaimed in Pakistan. This journey of faith is a daily commitment by our staff who face danger as the love of Christ is presented in a Muslim nation…

Tuesday, August 13 - Pray for local churches in Ukraine to shine the light and love of Christ to all who are broken and seeking. May God provide protection as they find safe places to gather, and may He guide men and women who are rising up to lead during this time of crisis.

Monday, August 12 - Please pray for new programs launched by our team in Japan last fall. Pray they will offer spiritual nourishment to our listeners. Also, pray for spiritual unity and care for our staff through prayer meetings and a retreat.

Sunday, August 11 - A listener in Russia told an FEBC broadcaster: “Through your broadcasts, God healed my heart, and I changed! Now I have a great relationship with God, and I am moving forward in my life!” Praise God for His healing power and the gift of His Son, Jesus.

Saturday, August 10 - Please pray for new ethnic language broadcasts being developed for people groups in northern Thailand. Pray that all details will fall into place as these new languages and broadcasts are being launched.

Friday, August 9 - Pray for our team in Kazakhstan who produce internet-based programming. Pray for creativity and inspiration, as well as good health, as they share Christ in a Muslim-dominant culture.

Thursday, August 8 - Pray for Alexandr and Nadia, broadcasters and evangelistic counselors with FEBC Ukraine. Ask for God to help them endure the conflict, have emotional strength as they serve others through housing refugees, and keep their families safe.

Wednesday, August 7 - Praise God for the launch of two new ethnic broadcasts in India. We’re told that there’s a large listenership to these programs. Pray that it will reach the hearts of many. Pray, too, for staff and volunteers managing their helpline to meet the needs of people calling in for encouragement and support.

Tuesday, August 6 - Please pray for the people of Vietnam, especially the deaf population which numbers 1.3 million. Our team partners with the Vietnam Deaf Bible Society on video sign language translation of our broadcasts. Please pray for healthy collaboration and for the light of the Gospel to shine within this community.

Monday, August 5 - Please pray for Ulanbek, the director of FEBC Kyrgyzstan, as he leads the team. Though the country was once very closed to Christianity, and is once again seeing more radicalization, people are coming to know the Lord despite all the risks. Please pray for Ulanbek as he travels, for his family, and for protection for the staff as they continue ministering to the people of Kyrgyzstan.

Sunday, August 4 - In Hong Kong and China, FEBC has trained up many Bible study leaders and pastors through LiangYou Bible Institute, a rigorous online program that prepares participants to be Christian leaders. Despite ongoing challenges in China, pray that nothing will hamper this program from preparing leaders to be tomorrow’s pastors.

Saturday, August 3 - Pray for the Unreached Prayer Initiative that FEBC launched in 2021, a long-term initiative aimed at partnering with churches to pray for an unreached country, people group or issue critical to reaching the unreached. Our hope is to make individuals and churches aware of the many people groups around the world who have never heard the Good News.

Friday, August 2 - Over 1.4 million Afghan refugees are now living in Pakistan due to the Taliban’s seizure of Afghanistan. Pray that the Pakistani government will engage with them in a compassionate manner. Pray, too, that our team in Pakistan will reach these refugees with the Gospel.

Thursday, August 1 - Please pray for Christian missionaries who are building relationships with the Rohingya. May God provide a path for religious freedom so the Rohingya will be able to hear and accept the Gospel and for the Bible to be translated into their native language. Pray for the Lord to guide FEBC’s team as they broadcast the Good News to the Rohingya and for supernatural protection of all local listeners who are Christians.

Wednesday, July 31st - Please pray for the people of South Korea and for the dedicated FEBC staff serving this region from our 13 AM and FM stations. Also, pray for our digital broadcasting efforts to grow more and produce a great harvest.

Tuesday, July 30th - In remote parts of Central Asia, there are people groups that have never heard the story of Jesus in their own language. Pray for new opportunities to share God’s love and the amazing gift of Salvation through Jesus Christ.

Monday, July 29 - A listener in Cambodia shared: “A friend brought me a radio and I tuned in to FEBC, so I could listen to the Word of God. I give God thanks for healing my heart’s wounds and rescuing my family.” Pray that even more hearts will be healed and come to faith in Jesus, just like this listener.

Sunday, July 28 - Even though Japan’s population is less than 1% Christian, God is moving among the people there. We’re grateful to receive letters like this: “I started to drink and was becoming an alcoholic. But one day, I remembered the FEBC broadcasts. After listening, I gave my life to Christ and was baptized.”

Saturday, July 27 - Today, pray for Joshua and Nit C. who serve FEBC in Thailand. Pray for guidance as they build relationships with listeners and manage the details of the growing Khmu ministry.

Friday, July 26 - Praise God! FEBC is now a top 10 station in Osh, Kyrgyzstan! Our team is also seeing success with increased listener engagements in the city of Bishkek. Pray that our Gospel broadcasts continue to draw new listeners into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Thursday, July 25 - Please pray for listeners like Anya, who had to leave her home in Ukraine. “I’m about to leave, but I feel completely unready. I’m going to be alone, and I don’t know what’s waiting for me.” Millions of Ukrainians have had to flee their homes because of the war, scared and unsure of where they would go. Anya prayed with one of FEBC’s follow-up evangelists and put her faith in Jesus. Please pray for those who had to flee their homes, that the Lord will lead them to a safe place and that they will hear the Good News through FEBC’s programs and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus.

What would you do without your friends? It’s hard to imagine life without them. 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 someone who has been that for Ed. Listen as Ed talks with his friend, pastor and radio speaker, James Ford. Be ready for a fun, insightful and challenging discussion about the power of friendship and the work of Christ in difficult situations…Until All Have Heard.

Life Lessons from a Good Friend (Ep. 200) What would you do without your friends? It’s hard to imagine life without them. In the good and bad times, the Lord uses people that are close to us to support, encourage and challenge us…

Wednesday, July 24 - Did you know people in Laos can connect with FEBC through platforms like Facebook Live? A listener recently shared: “If I didn’t have your programs to listen to, I would have ended my life by now. I came to know the Lord through FEBC and now my life is very different.” Please pray that we can reach more people through digital broadcasting.

Tuesday, July 23 - Take a moment to thank God and praise Him for the millions of people all over the world who have tuned into FEBC today and heard the Good News. Thank the Lord for the seeds that have been planted, and for those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior! May the Gospel continue to be proclaimed… until all have heard.

Monday, July 22 - Please pray for people in Kazakhstan living with continued political unrest. Also, pray for FEBC’s local team to have wisdom and creativity in developing content for social media. Ask the Lord to guide efforts as they seek to reach more ethnic minority people groups this year.

Sunday, July 21 - Pray for the people in North Korea to encounter the life-changing power of the Gospel. Thank God for FEBC’s broadcasts reaching listeners in this closed communist country.

Saturday, July 20 - Please pray for Jurie, the director of our South Africa ministry. He and his team lead efforts in Mozambique, Malawi, Mali, and Chad. Pray also for the broadcasters as they prepare daily and weekly Gospel programs.

Friday, July 19 - FEBC launched a project to reach Muslim listeners living in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Former Muslims, who are now Christians, are sharing their testimonies on the air. Please pray for the safety of these brave new Christians, as they often face threats and are persecuted for their faith.

Thursday, July 18 - Because of your steadfast partnership, FEBC is able to grow indigenous leaders, use advancing technology, and share the Gospel boldly to reach the unreached. Pray for more people to discover the love of Jesus, like this listener in Pakistan who shared: “We have been listening to your programs since last year and it’s unbelievable to have such amazing teaching in a very personal way.”

Wednesday, July 17 - Pray for those living in the Philippines, especially those still recovering from Super Typhoon Karding. All our staff and broadcast facilities were spared from major harm and damage. May the Good News continue to reach the hearts of all who are searching in this country.