There are over 67 million “left-behind children” in China. These children grow up without the warmth and care of a mother and father, often because their parents are poor and have to travel to other cities to work to pay the bills. Andrew and Flora are Chinese Christians from two different cities who have begun […]

Hosts Hannah and Ryan talk about the needs of left-behind children and orphans in China and help examine the phenomenon. Join us as we discuss and contextualize what we’re learning from the house church in China.

The 2008 Sichuan earthquake changed everything. Similar to how many Americans remember where they were on 9/11, many Chinese people remember all-too vividly the day when a massive earthquake destroyed the city of Wenchuan. In today’s episode, we’ll hear the story of Liu Jianming, who went to Wenchuan after the earthquake to help with the […]

Hosts Hannah and Ryan talk about the new season, the Sichuan earthquake, and mercy ministry in China. Join us as we discuss and contextualize what we’re learning from the house church in China.

In the first episode of The House Church in China Season 2, we meet Jacob as he rises to a place of worldly success. Raised by high-achieving and intelligent parents in a wealthy, cosmopolitan city in China, Jacob is taught to value truth and accomplishment above all else. But when he is confronted with the […]

In this episode, Jacob tries to balance his pursuit of business success with his growing faith. When he encounters the Chinese house church for the first time, his life’s purpose is questioned. Can his faith handle tough questions? What is the purpose of serving in the church? What kind of life will his successful business […]

In this episode, Jacob uproots his life to move to America. He goes to seek theological education, a stranger in a strange land, with the intent to return to China. But will someone who has tasted the freedom and comfort of America really want to go back?

In February of 2020, Jacob returns to China to plant a church. As it turns out, it isn’t the best time to start a new church. When the Covid-19 pandemic throws all of China into lockdown, Jacob and his church must adapt quickly to a completely new environment. Will this fledgling church be able to […]

In our final episode of season 2, we examine what persecution looks like for the average house church pastor. Jacob has not experienced as much persecution as some pastors; yet he has experienced more than others. As the pandemic comes to a close, persecution in Jacob’s city only increases. When pressure mounts, how can a […]