Episodes

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 Gospel through Bible-based Literacy. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Lovely Kayombo, who shares about Mambo, a local pastor and Bible-based...

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 incredible need in the coming year. Rob Bullock, Executive Vice President of Advancement at Bible League International, was part of those meetings and joins ...

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 Woolworth and his guest, Romi Barcena, traveled to Malaysia earlier this year to experience the beautiful modern city of Miri and to go deep into the ju...

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 widespread among Christians, many pastors must find additional work since churches are unable to pay them a livable wage. Despite these challenges, Jason La...

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. Parents are seeing in their children the desire to obey, to do chores cheerfully and to invite others to class. Join host Michael Woolworth and guest, ...

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 America. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Andrew Earnshaw, for a look at Bible League's U.S. Ministry that reached more than 40,000 people wi...

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 guest, Romi Barcena, for this hope-filled story from The Philippines. Length: 20:09.

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 transform lives, including those of the village witchdoctor and a drunkard who abused his wife. Invite someone to listen with you. Length: 12:40.

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-majority country and uses Bible League's Project Philip and Church Planter Training to help believers endure and persevere in their faith. Hear more from h...

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 joy in discipling Christian teens in her primitive village using God's Word and Project Philip Bible studies from Bible League International. Thank yo...

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 invites people to learn about Jesus and often transports Bibles by tuk-tuk, a motorcycle taxi. Hear how Chaminda befriended a Buddhist monk who leads a m...

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 Nicaragua, like Pedro, are not only the future of the church, they are the church now, and need God’s Word. Invite a friend to listen with you to this Ac...

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, those in his village and others in the visually impaired community. Tune into this Action Podcast to hear Shantivardhan's full story from host Michael W...

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 Gospel, who need to understand God’s love for them, so that they can believe. That is why Bible League International’s easy‐to‐read Bible translations, w...

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 life. Despite these challenges, the Church is blossoming. Bible League International programs are vital to this growth as you’ll hear from host Michae...

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 Woolworth is joined by his guest, Pastor Joel of Kitale, Kenya, who shares how the Gospel is changing lives in his native country, where the majority of it...

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 name withheld for security purposes), as they talk about how Bible League International is helping to bring God's Word to this vibrant part of the globe...

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 Michael Woolworth and his colleague, Anton (last name withheld to protect identity), as they share how the ministry of Bible League International is im...