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.

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.

Norm finishes his fascinating discussion on what real faith and a real Gospel looks like with his guest Richard Stearns of World Vision, International.

Hint - it involves some straightforward steps that might seem radical in their simplicity.

The same thing is true of the Christian family. If we’ll take the time to look, we’ll find a the truth of our family tree can have a profound influence on how we live and witness in this generation. Norm starts this two part conversation with his guest, Phillip Jenkins.

Norm’s guest for the next two programs is Wally Kulakoff, an intrepid missionary across the vast epic swath of geography we call ‘Central Asia.’ Not many people know the cultures and challenges in the beautiful and forbidding landscape of ‘the World’s Backbone.’ Get ready for a guided adventure.  You’ll want to lace up your boots for this one.

Today’s program features an interview with “Steve” from 2002, as the second Intifada was heating up. Think you’ll hear a politically polarizing opinion? Think again - it’s about how God is in the middle of it all.

Today’s guests aim to change that.  And they’re making headway, as you’ll hear today. What makes them so passionate about human rights? Their unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Christ. Norm welcomes Gary Ansdell and Emil Haddad for the first of two programs in a series titled “Ambassadors for Peace.”

Today we take you back to the future with an powerful and prescient interview Norm did with a long-time friend, Warren Duffy.

In this literal ‘Cradle of Christianity,’ Bethlehem Bible College fearlessly follows their Lord and plans to execute the Great Commission. Today, Norm and Cher discuss some of the amazing people they met at the ‘Christ at the Checkpoint Conference.’

But God is at work in those shadows… in a big way. And one institution, just steps from the birthplace of Jesus, is bringing His light and life to the West Bank and all the occupied territories. Norm invites good friend and expert, Terry Madison, to explore the real issues facing today’s Middle East pastors and evangelists - and what Compassion Radio is doing to help.

And yet…

We can’t not look at the Cross. At the broken and battered offering. What is really going on at Calvary? Norm takes a hard and lingering look at what Christ did and continues to do.