People around the world are craving God's Word and that's especially true even in Africa where pagan beliefs and practices have defined the continent for hundreds of years. Today's episode includes it all... fierce opposition to planting a church, mysterious deaths in a village where witchcraft is dominant, severe drought, and God at work in the mi…

Malaysia is one the world's largest Muslim-majority countries, and there's many people living in bustling cities and remote villages who follow pagan beliefs and practices. But enter God, who was pleased to bring revival to the Kelabit tribe in the community of Borneo deep in the jungles of Malaysia some 50 years ago. Nick Catley and Jason Lauthers…

In more than 50 countries around the world, God is at work through the programs of Bible League International to touch and transform lives everywhere. Consider the pastor who planted 11 churches deep in the Amazon jungle where people heard the name of Jesus for the very first time. Or the young believer in Thailand rejected by her family but who wo…

Sharing your Christian faith with others in India can get you thrown in jail. In the world's most populous country, the party in power has stated that there's no room for Christianity in its Hindu nation and has passed anti-conversion laws to discourage evangelism. In spite of this opposition, believers in India are living out who they are in Jesus…

Conflict, suffering, and loss have defined the Middle East for thousands of years, as evidenced by the current Israel/Hamas conflict. And Christians are often persecuted by governments and the majority religion simply for believing that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But God is at work in this region through His faithful followers and B…

The cornerstone of Bible League International's global ministry is creating Philips, named after the evangelist, who in Acts 8, leads the Ethiopian to Christ. You'll also get to hear about staff from Bible League who recently visited the Philippines and saw God at work through our programs, including Project Philip Bible studies. Guests Deanna and …

Ten years ago, Bible League International (BLI) and Prison Fellowship International (PFI) joined together to minister around the US and the world to those in prison, their families and even those they've offended. The result is that hundreds of thousands have been impacted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Andy Corley and Jos Snoep each serves as Pres…

Bosco suffered a terrible tragedy as a child when his parents were murdered in a conflict within the country of Burundi, Africa. Throughout his teenage years, he lived with unforgiveness and rage, even wanting to take revenge on his family's killers, but God transformed Bosco's life and brought him peace after he heard the Gospel preached in a chur…

Henri was dedicated as a child by parents to serve the family's idol. After engaging in demon worship and life as a cattle robber, he became a believer after a life-changing encounter with a Christian in the island nation of Madagascar, Africa. In addition, the former witchdoctor who knew no peace received his very first Bible. And a Bible study fr…

Even the most broken lives can be restored and made whole when women in recovery are engaged in God's Word. The Lord is transforming lives around the world and that's especially true in Hong Kong through a Bible League International program that ministers to women battling drug addiction. Candy lost her father when she was young, and her mother was…

When you seat the Chairman of the Board, CEO and Executive Vice President in a studio together, the conversation is likely to be lively. Today, host Michael Woolworth welcomes Dan Chapman, grandson of Bible League founders William and Betty Chapman, along with Jos Snoep and Rob Bullock. Together, this trio will share the air of excitement, and yet …

Pastor Jakkarao's village in southern India is dotted by mango, tamarind and coconut trees. It's also filled with orphans, widows and people in severe need. He, his family, and his congregation work tirelessly to serve the needs of the Koya tribe and to point them to the hope of the Gospel with help from Bible League International. As Pastor Jakkar…

We know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change an individual's heart, but we don't often think about how the Good News can transform entire communities. In the Gauteng Province of South Africa, government school students live without any knowledge of the Bible and its teachings. As a result, schools experience teen pregnancies, drug and alcohol…

Lorijane was born with one leg shorter than the other. She was bullied by other children, her parents divorced, and she wanted to end her life. But her disability and circumstances did not define her. God did, and He showed Lorijane her incredible worth and gave her the gift of caring for others in one of the world's poorest areas. Today, she minis…

This month, we're re-airing one of our most popular podcasts from December 2022. Our prayer is that you'll enjoy it again, or for the first time. Imagine being a child only 3 or 4 years of age and dropped off with your siblings at an orphanage by your own parents. You would never see your mother again. One would think that this pain and rejection c…

More than one million residents in Zambia cannot read or write primarily because of poverty and the inability to access quality education. More than 80% of these are women who are often forced to marry young or to work to support their family. Bible League International is giving the gift of literacy and introducing participants to the hope of the …

Recently, a number of Bible League staff from around the world met in Greece and the message couldn't be clearer -- we need more! More Bibles and study materials are needed because people are hungry and thirsty for God. Our partners are asking for more resources with a sense of urgency and excitement for how God will respond to meeting this incredi…

Malaysia is one of the largest Muslim-majority countries in the world. It's also a place where the "Longhouse People" have lived for centuries steeped in spiritual darkness as animists. But it's also a part of the world where Bible League has a strong presence through familiar programs like Project Philip and Bible-based Literacy. Host Michael Wool…

Evangelical Christians make up a very small part of the population in Albania in eastern Europe. At times, believers face persecution from members of the majority religion. One example is of a young Christian woman whose family forced her to marry a non-believer. Another is windows at a local church vandalized by radicals. Because poverty is widesp…

The locals in the South African village of Zeerust referred to the street gang comprised of young people as "the scum of the town." They were homeless beggars, addicted to drugs, and engaged in crime. But transformation came when a godly widow named Onica invited them to learn about Jesus. Eventually, the mayor would visit this Bible study to find …

Many women in upper Egypt -- in large part, because of cultural and religious norms -- are treated as less valuable, forced to marry young, and denied access to education. Many cannot read or write, so Bible-based Literacy from Bible League International is giving the gift of literacy and dignity to women and showing them God's great love. Hear abo…

Jesus said in Matthew 19:14, "Let the little children come to me." Sharing the Gospel with children and discipling them to know and love Jesus is important to Bible League International and that's evident in our new Discovery Series for Children. Students and teachers alike are showing excitement in using the booklets, manuals and coloring books. P…

It's likely that when you think of Bible League International, you picture ministry that's carried out in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, but our organization is doing more and more in the United States. From Bible-based Literacy to Church Planter Training, many are engaged in God's Word and learning to be a light here in A…

Imagine being a child only 3 or 4 years of age and dropped off with your siblings at an orphanage by your own parents. One would think that this pain and rejection could easily ruin a child like Kacy. But enter the hope of the Gospel and a dear elderly Christian woman named Lola (Grandma) Nits. Grab a tissue and join host Michael Woolworth and his …

Not long ago, many parts of Africa were known for being steeped in spiritual darkness. Today, the Gospel is spreading in countries like Tanzania, but pastors and evangelists often lack the skills and resources to share the Good News. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Anton, to hear how God is using Bible League International to help transf…

In Matthew 5, Jesus said, "Blessed are the persecuted." Many are singled out, monitored, denied basic rights, beaten, jailed and even threatened with death simply for believing that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. That's especially true for persecuted Christians living in Southeast Asia where Bible League International serves in the count…

It's assumed that ministry executives are confined to the boardroom. That's simply not true for Jos Snoep, President and CEO, and Leanne deKoning, Executive Vice President of People and Culture, of Bible League International. The pair traveled recently with others to the countries of Egypt and South Africa, visiting with ministry partners, staff an…

Persecuted Christians in Bangladesh love their enemies and count it all joy to suffer for the Lord. That's true for Abir (name changed for security purposes), a former Islamic imam who was beaten, verbally abused, forced to relocate and denied his inheritance after becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Today, he pastors a church in this Muslim-major…

God did not intend for His Word to be hard to understand. In 2020, translators completed the entire Bible in contemporary language in the country of Croatia. It is the first modern translation in more than 50 years and Christians are providing great reviews. One believer says, "I am now able to understand the Bible for the first time in my life." J…

The Bible is replete with women who've made a tremendous difference for the sake of the Gospel: Sarah, Esther, Elizabeth, Mary the mother of Jesus, and the list goes on. Leah is a wife and mother of two in the eastern part of Zambia in Africa. She lives in a simple hut, draws clean water from a well, and cooks over an outdoor pit. Leah finds great …

Chaminda is a tea seller in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka. He was short tempered and quarrelsome while serving in the navy during the country's civil war in which thousands were killed. Even though he credits God for saving his life three times as an unbeliever, he felt empty after following several religious traditions. Today, as a Christian, he inv…

Young Pedro was abandoned by his parents and raised by his grandmother. He was beaten and bullied by classmates at school and lost his will to live. His life changed when a neighbor invited him to learn about Jesus. The Bible study gave him a reason to live: “I learned that I matter because of what Jesus has done for me.” Learn how children in Nica…

Shantivardhan is completely blind. He and his mother live in a poor village in India. His father died when he was just 10. His life has been far from easy. But despite the struggles, Shantivardhan has a joyful faith in the Lord. Thanks to an Audio Bible, Shantivardan can hear the Word of God! And he ministers to others, including his own mother, th…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Mozambique, every organization was forced to change its processes, including churches. Pastors and ministry leaders prayed for direction and the Lord led them to Family Project Philip, a new take on the Bible League Bible studies that have already been largely successful across the country. In this episode, Pastor Jai…

Training and Bibles provided by Bible League International prepared church planters Manny and Rosa to start a local congregation ministering to migrant families in Williams, California, a community of 5,000 near the capital of Sacramento and known for gangs and violence. When Rosa became a believer years ago, she joyfully hosted a Bible study in th…

Five years ago, Mexican authorities captured El Chapo -- one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world. Today, the Sinaloa Cartel kingpin is serving his life sentence in a U.S. prison. For years, a man named Pablo was on this very same path to destruction until he found the narrow path to leads to life. On this Action Podcast, join host Mi…

Haiti has been a hot topic on news outlets for months. Its president was assassinated. The country was rocked by a devastating earthquake. Violence and crime dominate the headlines. And Bible League partners in the area aren’t immune to the struggles—recently a pastor of a Bible League partner church was kidnapped and there was a shooting in anothe…

As the Scriptures say, “How wonderful it is to see someone coming to tell good news!” (Romans 10:15 ERV). For some people in Peru, they’ve never seen the person coming to tell the Good News. Not because there are no Christians to share the Gospel—but because many live in secluded, remote areas. To reach these people, one must literally climb mounta…

God did not intend for His Word to be difficult. But the Good News is hard to understand for many of the people we serve. They are among the poorest and least educated in the world, often living in remote villages or under‐developed urban centers. Many have never known or even heard of Jesus Christ. These are the people who need the hope of the Gos…

God did not intend for His Word to be difficult. But the Good News is hard to understand for many of the people we serve. They are among the poorest and least educated in the world, often living in remote villages or under‐developed urban centers. Many have never known or even heard of Jesus Christ. These are the people who need the hope of the Gos…

Nepal, in south Asia, is home to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak situated in the Himalayan Mountains. The prevalence of Hinduism and the influence of communism within the country means stiff opposition to Gospel evangelism. In fact, new anti-conversion laws make it difficult for Christians to share that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the …

Bangladesh, located in south Asia, is one of the world’s most populated countries. Living in this Muslim-majority nation, Christians are a small minority and often face persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. A major obstacle is lack of training in evangelism and discipleship, and many Bangladeshi believers face poverty and illiteracy. But in …

With more than 54 million people, Kenya is among the most populated countries in Africa. It's bordered by South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania and the Indian Ocean. The location of Kenya is strategic to the ministry of Bible League International and provides openings to unreached tribes, such as the well-known Maasai. Host Michael Woolw…

Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world. Located in southeast Asia, it's also the world's most populous Muslim-majority country with nearly 270 million people. "Indonesia and its people are absolutely beautiful and kind," says host Michael Woolworth of Bible League International, who traveled there in 2020 with four U.S. radio hosts. Fr…

India is the second most populated country in the world with 1.3 billion people, and it's the land of the late independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi. Eighty percent of the population follows Hinduism. Persecution against Christians grows stronger daily throughout India. But facing hostility hasn't silenced them. Instead, as host Michael Woolworth and…

Latin America is quickly becoming one of the world's centers of Christianity. In countries like Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and others, the evangelical Church is growing and thriving. And this in spite of extreme violence, poverty, remoteness and the influence of traditional religion. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Rafael (last na…

In the late nineteenth century, philosophers in Europe declared God dead, but in spite of this, God's Church is growing in Europe. While some here embrace atheism, Islam or traditional religion, many are witnessing the collapse or emptiness left by these systems, and placing their faith in Jesus Christ. On this inaugural Action Podcast, join host M…