How do you change the world? One nation at a time. Of course, that means change at every level, all the way down to the individual. Yet the power of an individual can be exponentially increased when that single person is yielded and available to a Mighty God. Norm's wife Cher joins him for this fascinating discussion.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Norm is joined in studio by his wife Cher today, as they take an intimate look into the life of some of China’s great saints. What is it really like to be a ‘prisoner for Christ?’ We’ll find out today.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)"Harder is it for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God..." Norm guest today, Kent Annan, decided to follow the call of Christ right through the 'eye of the needle' - living a humble and challenging life serving the destitute of Haiti. Never did simple things become so desirable than when he couldn't get them anymore. From air conditioning to cheeseburgers, pleasure after pleasure was stripped from his life. Funny thing, though. On the way he discovered wealth like he'd never known. Kent tells us his story, today.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)No one has more close encounters with danger in the pursuit of the story than Norm Nelson - except for Dan Wooding, perhaps. So what happens when this old friend of Compassion Radio puts Norm in the spotlight? A lot of laughter, inspiration and mutual admiration, that's what!
Of course all the good-natured ribbing just demonstrates the depth of a real relationship and respect that grows over years of traveling - and testifying - to God's amazing work all over the world.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Do the powerful believe in anything? It's a fair question. The more important question is 'Do the Faithful have a place in the Halls of Power?' Norm's guest, Michael Lindsay, believes so. But it's not about conservative social agendas or liberal welfare policies. What it is might just surprise you.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)There are a million amazing stories floating around the world, stored in the hearts and minds of committed, faithful missionaries, pastors, teachers, evangelists and servants of the Kingdom. Wouldn't it be great if even a few of those stories could reach your inbox to inspire and motivate you?
Norm's guest, Mark Ellis, thought so. And he's doing something about it, as you'll hear today.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)What links Jerusalem, the center of the religious world, to Irian Jaya, the 'outermost part' of the world? Norm's guest today, Ruth Tucker! Today you'll discover how God draws slender threads that link His family in the most unlikely ways.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Yesterday we introduced you to a hero of ours - Rich Buhler. If you were listening to part 1, you probably picked up on the theme of joy. It's impossible to talk about Rich without referencing things like 'warmth,' 'laughter,' and 'hugs.'
Today you'll hear him as he shared with us in recent years through both of our programs.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Few people have a singular impact on an entire industry. Rich Buhler was one of those people. And he's the person who has influenced Christian talk radio more than any other personality. As a ministry, Compassion Radio owes him a deep debt of gratitude for his example, encouragement and spiritual guidance.
Earlier this month, God called Rich home after a valiantly battle with pancreatic cancer. Today and tomorrow you'll hear more about this wonderful man through the eyes and hearts of our Compassion Radio team.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Living the great paradox of real Christian Faith, the Church of China has become powerful in unimaginable ways. We'll try to explain it, even so, as Norm welcomes Cher in studio for an exploration of lessons learned, and what the Chinese Church continues to teach us about real faith and real living.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Do you ever wonder what happened to the excitement experienced by the early Church? The passion; the miracles; the mighty works of God? Can we assume it was simply God's way of doing things in a different time and in a different way?
Well, if you're Christian on the front lines of faith in places like modern China, Central Asia, Africa or South America, you'd think the question rather odd. For them, they are the early Church and God is manifesting Himself daily. If you don't believe it, you need to tune in for the next two programs.
Cher joins Norm in studio for this insider's look at how the Church is really growing all around the world.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)David Aikman lives on the edge. From the collapse of the Soviet Union, to the the rise of China, he's been a major news bureau chief and the 'reporter's reporter.' He also has an abiding commitment to the Christian church. His knowledge of the rise of Christianity in China is widely read in the West, and by the Communist leaders of China. Norm digs into his conversation with this fascinating journalist with enthusiasm. You will too.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)So the miracle of a Chinese language bible overcomes tremendous odds and lands in the hands of a believer who wants one. That's enough to celebrate, right there! But it's not even half the story!
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)When it seemed impossible, one praying, faithful man opened up China for the Gospel. It's an extraordinary story you've probably never heard. Today is no textbook lesson. Instead, Norm brings history to life! You'll see how the fruit of this extraordinary man's life is still nourishing the Church 200 hundred years later.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)The word "missional" is getting tossed around the church frequently these days. But what does it actually mean? Is it a system of belief, or something you do? Or is it something more than the sum of those two? Norm's guest today, John Huffman, has some important insight to share with you today!
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)He stood up to Chinese totalitarianism in Tiananmen Square. He organized the ongoing student truth movement. He pursued political freedom and openness with a fervor few had. And then something truly exciting happened in his life. Bob Fu met Jesus Christ. He's never been the same, and neither have the thousands and thousands who met Jesus because of him. Persecuted for his commitment, he reached the West by the skin of his teeth and continues his calling to help the Christians of his homeland. He tells Norm all about it today.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Yesterday we introduced you to Johnny Li and an amazing project to reach China's children with the light of the Gospel. Would you be amazed if we told you that ten thousand people will come to Christ as a result? What if we told you the number was more like a hundred thousand? A million? What number would astound you? The actual number of children and families that have been introduced to the saving love of Jesus Christ through our China Bible projects, is already around 2.5 million. And we're just getting started.
The two most important numbers to us are "1" and "5." Just one bible is shared so often and read so eagerly in China, that five people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It may be even greater for this new Chinese Childrens Bible edition we're highlighting this month.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Johnny Li is bringing books to a generation that has never seen them before. The waiting list is in the millions. The market for the flagship publication is in the hundreds of millions.The potential impact is in the billions. Any marketer would salivate at an opportunity like this, right? But Bob Fu isn't going to get rich off this product - at least not in money. He's bringing the Word of God to the children of China. We have a sneaking suspicion that he's building wealth of a whole different magnitude. And we have the chance to get in on this unique opportunity!
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)What does it take to reach a nation for Christ? Well, in China it often comes down to a copy of God's Word, faithful believers committed to prayer and a train ticket to the next town. In other words, faith. Today Norm and Cher discuss some important insights into God's economy, how He's multiplying the faith of believers around the world in almost unimaginable ways, and how we can stay up on the latest developments. The good news is that it's not too late to get in on the action!
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Is God all about pat answers and no arguments? Well, Jim Eastman says God is enthusiastic about our questions. He wants to answer our "?" with His "!" So where can we see what excites God? Listen today and you'll find out!
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)How do you reach Muslims for Christ? With the Gospel, right? And where do we find that? In the Word of God, of course. But which Bible is the right Bible for the task? Now that's a more complicated question, and not so easily answered... until now.
Norm's guest knows a thing or two about reaching people for Christ in the world's hotspots. He's about as intrepid as they come and can hold his own in any discussion on the Great Commission. We're glad to welcome back our old friend, Dr. Viggo Olsen.
Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (Loading)Our lives are short. There's just no time for wasting it on things that don't matter. Does that mean everything has to be serious and somber? Or is there something different at the core of the Gospel? Like JOY, perhaps.
Norm finishes his fascinating discussion on what real faith and a real Gospel looks like with his guest Richard Stearns of World Vision, International.
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