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China is a big place, so there’s quite a bit of ground to cover whether we’re talking geographically, culturally, or spiritually. Knowing even where to start when it comes to reaching the Middle Kingdom with the gospel is admittedly a bit of a challenge. This is where Vision For China steps in. Hop right in and buckle up to navigate the complexities of missions in China with the Vision For China team as your guides. Explore everything from language learning and mission strategy to China missions history and traditional folklore to everything in between. We’re all about making Jesus famous in China, and if you’ve read this far odds are you are too. Whether you are in high school or in college, whether you are a faithful member of your local church or a pastor, whether you are supporting the work of missions in China from the States or are teaching English in China currently, the A Thousand Lives Broadcast is for you. So go right ahead, smash that subscribe button, and crank up the volume for your weekly dose of ”Missions in China…In Your Pocket!”
Episodes
Jul 19, 2021
Jul 19, 2021
24 min
Griffith John, the Spurgeon of China, had a ministry marked by a constant push toward the regions beyond. Listen in to hear how he dealt with pushback from those new regions of China in the form of persecution and hear how he and the Chinese preachers he trained pushed through.
Jul 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
18 min
Listen in to the story of Farmer Yang who sat riveted as he listened to the self-proclaimed former prodigal and opium smoker, Preacher Wang, tell him of how the Lord had compassion on him and changed his life forever. Farmer Yang was so excited that he had to fill his family in on the good news!
Jul 5, 2021
Jul 5, 2021
25 min
Listen in to learn about William Burns and the immense impact he and his friendship had on young Hudson Taylor. The impact was so great that it even influenced how Taylor was so successful at recruiting and training missionaries for the then-future China Inland Mission.
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
1hr 4 min
Listen in to Austin's conversation with Vision For China's very own Ty as he explains how he and his wife have been "stranded" for the last year as well as how they are gearing up to leave for the mission field next month!
Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021
26 min
Listen in to how the Spurgeon of China, Griffith John, went about decided where in China he should base the majority of his ministry. His approach and strategy toward this decision led the many Chinese preachers being trained and then sent out throughout central China with the gospel message.
Jun 14, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
1hr 3 min
Listen in as Austin interviews Kanon, a church-planting missionary to China, in front of a live audience of campers at the Our Generation Camp! Here how Kanon learned Chinese, endured persecution and is gearing up to return to China to start a church! Campers joined in the interview as well and asked their own questions about missions in China in this exciting special episode!
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
19 min
As a sequel to last week's episode, listen in to learn how Wang Mei, or Chinese Nathanael, made sure to reach out to his old friend and fellow peace-seeker, Chang MingSan, with the gospel.
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
19 min
Listen in for the story of the merit-seeking hermit Wang Mei who scoffed at that idea that salvation could be by grace alone.
May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
19 min
There's one missionary to China of yesteryear whose preaching stands out above all the rest. Listen in for the scoop on China's Spurgeon, Griffith John.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
29 min
Listen in to the life and ministry of Robert Jaffray and hear how his zeal for the gospel advanced the name of Christ in China and throughout much of Southeast Asia and the East Indies.