The one constant in life is change, which is what we’ll talk about in this episode. Here’s a behind-the-scenes conversation with Ed’s good friend Pastor James Ford. Pastor Ford has recently retired after serving over four decades at Christ Bible Church in Chicago. Get ready to hear what it takes to stay faithful in ministry, despite dealing with church, and personal challenges. You might need to use the rewind option on your audio player to pull in all the truths and insights that can e...

Are you praying for the needs of the world, but have lost the expectation that God will answer? Let’s get an important spiritual check-up on our prayer life as Ed and Wayne welcome back our friend Dr. William Thrasher. Dr. Thrasher is a teacher and author of many books including “How to Resurrect a dead Prayer Life”. In this episode we’ll look to Paul’s prayer in the book of Ephesians for insights on how to rejuvenate a stale prayer life. As we do, Dr. Thrasher will share his story how he ref...

Reaching the unreached is not easy. Why is FEBC committed to this task of proclaiming the Gospel in the hardest to reach places and people groups? Listen as Ed and Wayne open the word of God and explore Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. Let’s see what motivates this ministry and what we can expect to face as we stay faithful to the call to be a proclaimer. We’ll let God’s word speak to all of us and we let FEBC listeners tell of their life-changing experiences after hearing the simple ...

“For God so loved the world…” I’m we can all finish quoting this verse. The message of the Gospel has the power to redeem and transform. But when we become familiar with this truth it is easy to lose the wonder of this gift from God. Join Ed and Wayne as they help us recapture an appreciation of the way God’s love reaches us and opens a door to life change in a very unloving world. Through the words of FEBC staff and messages from listeners we’ll be refreshed by this truth at the ...

What is the best way to communicate the message of the Gospel to people who come from a wide range of languages and cultures? Listen in with Ed and Wayne as they feature recordings our friend Jonathan Mortiz made at the recent FEBC staff Leadership Academy. Jonathan asked participants what Bible verses or themes stress when they present the Gospel in their country. Gain important insights and perspectives as you hear answers to this question. Also in this episode, Ed will share about a trip o...

Gen Z is has taken center stage. This new generation of young people are making their mark on culture 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 important opportunity to hear their reactions to what they are facing as they minister to Gen Z and work with their Gen Z staff… Until Al...

Every day our screens are filled with stories about conflict around the globe. For FEBC, there’s usually people we know ministering in the middle of these events. In this episode Ed and Wayne talk about some of the conflict areas and how FEBC broadcasters are affected, and how they proclaim the Gospel in the face of great turmoil. Jonathan Mortiz interviews a broadcaster from Ukraine who gives a personal account of what is going on as the war continues. Gain a perspective on world events that...

“I really appreciate FEBC because through it the Gospel can be heard by all people,” an amazing comment from a listener from Indonesia. In this episode we’re going to get a report on the expanded footprint of FEBC reaching the largest Muslim country in the world through radio and social media. Ed had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia’s CEO, Yoke Probatti. In this conversation Yoke shares the creative ways his team has overcome obstacles and fearlessly proclaimed the Gospel to Mus...

Do you know the key elements of a Gospel? Find out if you’ve got it down as we go to school with Moody Bible Professor, author, and broadcaster Dr. Michael Rydelnik. Listen in as Dr. Rydelnik and Ed talk about the life-changing message of Christ that spans all cultures. And as we get the details down, we’ll also learn how a love for the lost is vital to opening a closed heart. Get ready for a fast-paced conversation that will embolden you to love well and speak confidently…Until All Hav...

The Labor Day holiday is the “official” start of the busy fall school season. But as we wrap up summer vacations, Ed and Wayne want to challenge you to find new ways to serve the Lord. You’ll need to have your Bible in-hand as they turn to several passages that reveal the value of working for the Lord and how we can prepare to answer His call on our lives. Along the way we’ll hear stories that reveal the work ethic of the world-wide FEBC family. The staff live out an unusual level of pe...

Ed and Wayne have an in-depth discussion with our good friend Frank Gray about the development of the “close-to-the-listener” broadcast model. FEBC embraced this programing philosophy many years ago to address the changes from the digital revolution and the cultural changes that shaped the modern world. Frank will give us the backstory on the Biblical foundations and important milestone events that have shaped the way FEBC lives out the model of broadcasters connecting on a personal level…Unt...

Ed’s on the road again! In this edition we’re going to catch up with him while he is in Singapore. We’ll get a full report from Ed about what he’s seeing and hearing from his time at the FEBC Leadership Academy. This gathering gives young staff leaders from 20 countries the opportunity to learn together. One participant said about their experience at the conference, “no one has invested in me before.” Find out how you can pray for our staff and this investment in their service as the next gen...

In this episode we 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 give details 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 communicate the saving message of Christ to the Hmong people in this perilous time. You will be amazed at how God was...

Do you experience joy in your walk with Christ? What can we learn from believers outside of our own culture about experiencing this the joy of knowing Jesus? Ed and Wayne bring these questions to our friend, Christian artist and Bible teacher, Michael Card. Listen as they discuss how the words of Jesus, and experiences with the global church, have opened their understanding of joy. You’ll want to have your Bible ready as we uncover the ways God’s presence can be known even in dark times and c...

Ed and Wayne welcome Dr. William Thrasher to help us take lasting steps in becoming people of prayer. Dr. Thrasher is a professor, author and most importantly, he is a man of prayer. Join us as we go to school on the reality of our neediness, learning to battle with temptation, and believing in God for our own revival. Our hope is this episode will open the door for you to experience the joy of joining the work of God through your faithful prayers…Until All Have Heard.

Join us for part two of our extended conversation with Yancen, our Indonesian Ministry Director. Last week we heard about his journey to faith and the way John 3:16 took root in his heart. As a man who understands redemption and Indonesian culture, he also knows how to speak to Indonesia’s Gen Z. Reaching a generation that feels lost, lonely, and uncertain of themselves and God, is a difficult task. You will be amazed at the thoughtful and innovative ways Yancen and his staff are helpin...

Effective ministry comes from people with changed hearts. And in this episode, we’ll get to hear about the amazing story of redemption from one of our FEBC staff. Join us as we spotlight what happened at this Summer’s Innovation Conference held in Helsinki, Finland. Our good friend Jonathan Mortiz sat down for an extended conversation with our Indonesian Ministry director, Yancen. In this first part of a two-part series you’ll hear how Yancen’s ministry focus comes out his own personal prodig...

We’re in the middle of summer vacation season. As you plan your trips or your staycation, how can you make this summer a time to refocus your devotion to Christ? Listen in to Ed and Wayne’s talk about their fond memories of past camping trips, as a starting point for a look at a “mountain top” experience in Peter’s life that shaped his ministry. Have your Bible in-hand as we turn to 2 Peter 1 and Matthew 16 for study in the transfiguration of Jesus. Join us on this opportunity to recharge you...

“I used to be a Muslim.” This comment from Indonesia comes out of a long line of miraculous events that opened this country to FEBC broadcasting. Join us for the amazing behind-the-scenes story of the Gospel being heard in the largest Muslim nation on Earth. We’ll do this with our good friend, author, professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is back for a conversation about the history of God’s working through FEBC in impossible circumstances…Until All Have Heard.

What’s new? We all like to stay current with what’s going on. The same true for ministries that want to keep up with a changing world. Join us as we find out what’s new, as we hear Ed’s report on an innovation conference with the FEBC leadership. We’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 the potential of ministry their staff. Hear a passion for outreach that will inspi...