Many mistake the idea of Back to Jerusalem as a movement of the Chinese church to evangelize Jerusalem. However, Back to Jerusalem is the goal of the Chinese church to evangelize the unreached peoples from eastern provinces of China, westwards towards Jerusalem. Our organization partners with the church of China to not only evangelize the religiously oppressed areas of Asia, but to also train and send Chinese missionaries into the unreached regions of the globe. This podcast is a publication of the 501(c)(3) organization Back To Jerusalem and chronicles our experiences from the field.
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The Back to Jerusalem Podcast is undeniably an incredible podcast that has captured the hearts of many listeners, including myself. It's a much-needed voice in the Western Evangelical church and offers unique insight into missions, Christianity, the Middle East, China, persecution, and so much more. The host, Eugene Bach, brings an energetic and enthusiastic disposition to each episode that is both captivating and refreshing. His passion for spreading the gospel and supporting a persecuted church shines through in his conversations with guests.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to break down barriers and challenge listeners to take action. The mission perspective presented is both unique and cutting-edge, offering a fresh take on global Christianity. Through interviews and discussions with guests from around the world, we are given a glimpse into what God is doing on a grassroots level, providing rich insights into our current times. The episodes are filled with raw and down-to-earth content that keeps listeners engaged and eager for more.
However, there are some drawbacks to this podcast that should be addressed. Lately, there have been instances where the host dominates the conversation and doesn't give his guests a real chance to talk. While what he has to say is important, it can often feel repetitive as he reiterates points made in prior episodes. This leaves little room for guest input unless they interrupt him. Additionally, after each conversation, the host tends to do a monologue recap of his own thoughts without giving enough opportunity for the guest's perspective to be fully heard.
In conclusion, despite these minor shortcomings, The Back to Jerusalem Podcast remains an incredible source of inspiration and education for those seeking a deeper understanding of global Christianity and missions work. Eugene Bach's passion and enthusiasm are infectious, making each episode an engaging experience. I have personally learned a great deal from this podcast and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to expand their worldview and gain valuable insights into spreading the gospel in challenging circumstances. May Jesus be proclaimed to the ends of the earth through podcasts like this one.
There has been a massive–and seemingly permanent–shift in international missions. Eugene is seeing unprecedented scrutiny related to funds being used for missions... and it's not only in the most restrictive closed countries that you may be thinking of.
Eugene is often asked this simple question, "how did the church in China grow so big?" In a country full of persecution and crackdown on practicing Christianity, how are thousands of Chinese being saved every single day?
Two years ago, Iranian pastors requested secure communication. Now, Eugene was able to deliver the first BTJ Black Phone—developed by one of our BTJ hackers—to support safe connections for underground church leaders.
During Eugene's last trip inside of China he saw something that he has not seen in a very long time: a gathering of over 300 pastors and leaders for training. Why is this so exciting and shocking?
Eugene has a few thoughts to share after a recent trip to Bhutan with a group of our BTJ GateKeepers and supporters.
BTJ's latest book reveals China's most controversial missionary, preacher, and government spy and it is bound to shake the foundations of what you think you know about missions in China.
Banu joins us again on the podcast to discuss some disturbing news coming out of India. There has been a call for 5,000 Hindu extremists to attack Christians in central India.
“The other day I was in Barns and Noble bookstore. I looked at a NLT Bible by Tyndale and saw that it was printed in China. I was surprised since the country is against Christianity. Maybe Bibles are being secretly sent out there or is China just profiting from Christianity.” So many honest Christians, like the one who wrote this letter, are confused. Aren't Bibles illegal in China? If so, then why is my Bible made in China?
In case you missed it, there was an earth-shattering debate between Billy Carson and Wes Huff and it was heard around the world. The debate wasn't a big deal in and of itself, but it turned into a David and Goliath event that no one saw coming. Perhaps the debate exploded all over the internet because it is indicative of the spiritual battle that we are seeing in the world today in a way that directly impacts Christians.
Rabbi Myles Weiss and Eugene Bach discuss numerous current events including the ongoing conflict in Gaza and what it means for the future of the region.
Eugene just spoke with our Chinese partners working inside of Syria and the information he has might be a little different than what you're hearing in the news.
Eugene gives an update on global persecution: imprisoned pastors, Syria's oldest Christians facing new cycles of suffering, and reflects on Christmas beyond Western traditions.
In this episode, Eugene shares his thoughts on COP 29 (a climate change conference recently hosted in Azerbaijan) and an interesting insight about the nations most effected by climate disasters and those funding the response.
Eugene and Abdull have been working together for about two decades, but only met each other face-to-face a couple of years ago. After briefly meeting in a small airport in Athens they caught up again at a remote seaside cafe and spent hours talking and sharing stories. During that time, God knitted their hearts together and Abdull shared amazing things with Eugene that had never told anyone. Some of those stories are now our new book, JIHAD: The Day I Died.
Eugene wanted to take a few minutes and announce our "last call" for the 2025 BTJ Hackers Conference. If you're a gamer, web developer, coder, inventor, manufacturer, or hacker, we'd love to have you join us in January 2025!
Our friend, David Johannes, joins Eugene on the podcast from Thailand which is experiencing record-breaking rains and floods.
In this episode, Rabbi Myles Weiss joins Eugene to discuss the state of Iran, connecting the physical war in the Middle East to the ongoing supernatural battle. They delve into the history of Iran and how God is moving within its underground church.
In this episode, Pastor Chris joins Eugene to discuss his new book *Hate Evil*. They explore the idea that love and hate must work together to combat the growing evil in the world. Pastor Chris shares his personal challenges and argues that failing to express righteous anger weakens the fight against darkness.
Eugene has been living in China for over 25 years and just did something he's never done before... he entered China without a visa. On this episode, he breaks down how he did it and explains why the travel restrictions into China are the least stringent in decades.
Will and Eugene are on the road in the USA and reminisce on a few powerful stories from our tours over the years, including a selfless act by a homeless man at one of our meetings.
Bethany joins Eugene on the podcast to talk about the latest book from BTJ, JIHAD: The Day I Died. This compelling story takes you into the dark world of the grandson of a radical Ayatollah in Iran who gave his life to Jesus.
You may have seen Telegram in the news lately. Eugene wanted to share why BTJ is an active user on Telegram and how it aides in missions.
Eugene has an exciting update to share with you. Every year, in early February, BTJ brings together hackers from around the world to collaborate on novel ways of spreading the gospel in closed countries. We just had a mid-year, online check-in with our hacker friends and Eugene wants to share what they're working on!
Since 2020, we have been reporting that China's economy has been going down. But everything you've seen on mainstream media says that China's economy is going up, until now.
We are excited to share a new book release from Underground Publishing. Bethany from the UK joins Eugene to talk about it! Each of the personal stories in this book is sure to touch on how the Gospel reached even your nation and tribe. Be inspired by courageous men and women of God who single-handedly transformed nations and changed the trajectory of entire people groups forever.
In this episode, Eugene is joined by Pastor Joshua Jones to discuss the Sabbath, sparked by Joshua's recent Facebook video. Joshua shares about his church's recent study of Acts and their current exploration of the days of creation.
Eugene and Bethany have a new book to share with you from Underground Publishing! The first Protestant missionaries arrived in China more than 200 years ago. After many setbacks, the missionaries were determined to not allow the next generation of missionaries to experience the same difficulties. So, in the 1890s, they met together in Shanghai and compiled the "China Missions Handbook".
Pastor Chris Monaghan joins Eugene on the this episode to talk about his new book, Praying for Satan to Repent?. You'll enjoy this one!
Joseph Johnson joins Eugene on this episode to talk about what is happening inside of Pakistan and blasphemy laws that are being pushed on nations all around the world. While in Pakistan, Joseph's sister was accused of blasphemy and many called for her death.
Eugene and author Matthew McGuire continue their conversation on Matthew's new book, A Magical World – How the Bible Makes Sense of the Supernatural.
Author Matthew McGuire joins Eugene on the podcast to discuss his new book, A Magical World – How the Bible Makes Sense of the Supernatural.
Right now, China has a 5 year plan to transform Christianity from the inside. This plan is mostly unknown to believers in the West, until now. In this four part podcast series, Eugene will be discussing the new laws in China that the CCP is using to execute this plan.
Right now, China has a 5 year plan to transform Christianity from the inside. This plan is mostly unknown to believers in the West, until now. In this four part podcast series, Eugene will be discussing the new laws in China that the CCP is using to execute this plan.
Right now, China has a 5 year plan to transform Christianity from the inside. This plan is mostly unknown to believers in the West, until now. In this four part podcast series, Eugene will be discussing the new laws in China that the CCP is using to execute this plan.
Right now, China has a 5 year plan to transform Christianity from the inside. This plan is mostly unknown to believers in the West, until now. In this four part podcast series, Eugene will be discussing the new laws in China that the CCP is using to execute this plan.
While in Oxford, UK, Eugene was puzzled to see pro-Palestinian protestors carrying the Communist Party's flag while chanting their desire for freedom.
Eugene is traveling in Wales and stumbles upon an almost forgotten story. During his discovery trip to the home town of Griffith John–a pioneer missionary to China, Eugene uncovers something he never expected, a groundbreaking tale of the first missionary to North Korea.
On this episode, Eugene interviews one of the amazing people who attended our BTJ Hackers' Conference in early February, Barry!
On the heels of their time together in Cambodia for the BTJ Business as Missions conference, Pastor Chris from Indiana joins Eugene again on the podcast to discuss his new book, "The God Men: From the writings and messages of John G. Lake."
Naghmeh Panahi joins Eugene on this episode to discuss some of the work she has recently been doing with partners inside of Iran and Afghanistan–including providing medical help to women who are coming out of prostitution/sex slavery and who have decided to keep their babies.
Bethany and Stefanie are back for another episode of Mail Time! It's time to read some of the “hate” mail and social media messages that BTJ receives. Buckle up!
Eugene was wrong. While working on our new series 'Chasing Legacy' and after a recent trip to Vietnam, Eugene uncovered a story that proves he has been wrong about BTJ missionaries and the timeline of Chinese missions from the 1960s to today.
Eugene opens with a few stories from BTJ vision trips, including from the most recent trip to Vietnam. He also talks about something happening right now in the US Congress, banning TikTok. His opinion may be different than the things you're hearing and seeing in the news and online.
For the last couple of years, Eugene has been working on something called Chasing Legacy. It will be a series that explores forgotten 'giants of faith' who shaped history by planting the gospel in diverse nations.
Get a real-time update from Cambodia while Eugene is on the BTJ Vision Casting Trip. A yearly trip that brings people from around the world to show them how the BTJ vision and the underground Chinese missionaries operate on the field in unreached areas of the world.
Coming to you from a busy, loud airport in China, Eugene has exciting news to share about using business as missions. For many years, BTJ has brought together Christians from around the world to hear about the ways business is used on the field to support missions, missionaries and their families, and end-time evangelism.
The 2024 elections might be the most dangerous in history because of what just took place in Munich. This might be the most important podcast that Eugene does this year. This isn't something you're really going to find in the news. You may find it if you read between the lines or do a little bit of research, or if you have exposure to amazing individuals who highlight the real, unseen dangers in every day life. Eugene talks about insights and revelations that were shared recently at the BTJ Hackers' conference.
Eugene is in the UK to visit a long-time church partner of BTJ. He plans to share about life inside of China and the daily miracles witnessed by the Chinese underground church. He says it often feels like living in a dream, and wants to reads an excerpt from the Book of Acts to illustrate this dream-like state.
Our old friend Gabe Jackson joins the podcast to talk about his incredible, revival-sparking platform, United Hive. It is a new kind of platform where Christians everywhere can share in seconds what God is doing around them. Gabe is preparing to launch a whole new version of the app and shares the latest updates with us.
Pastor Joshua Jones joins the podcast again to talk about a subject that Eugene thinks you will find very interesting, the Biblical perspective of UFOs and aliens.
A shocking letter has just been released from Rep. Jim Jordan identifying a program that has been carried out by the US Government to monitor activities closely related to missionary work, such as travel and purchasing Bibles. Eugene breaks it down in this episode.
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