Martyrs And Missionaries

"If you wish to enlighten a room, you carry a light and set it down in it, and the darkness will disperse of itself." In 1848, Melinda Rankin went alone to the newly annexed Texas as a single woman, seeking to share the gospel in Mexico. *Disclaimer* Unfortunately, there was a fair bit of ra...

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From China’s war zones to a gospel movement in Taiwan and beyond, Dick Hillis learned that God’s strength begins where ours ends. This episode tells the remarkable story of how one man’s simple prayer—“Oh God, make me willing to go one mile farther”—became a life’s calling that reached across contin...

In the first episode after the summer break, Elise walks through the fascinating history of Korea in the late 1800s, during its isolationist period, and into the modern era. Listen to hear about the heritage of Christianity during often tumultuous times. For advertising requests or to reach out:   C...

William Carey is considered the Father of Modern Missions. He was born into very humble beginnings, worked as a shoemaker for 14 years and yet he is remembered as one of the greatest missionaries who ever lived. Listen to the conclusion of his story.  For advertising requests or just to reach out:  ...