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The Director of the Far East Broadcasting Company ministry in Thailand converses with Wayne Shepherd about his radio ministry.  (click for more)   Sumet Techarukpong is a Thai businessman whom God called to serve in the radio ministry of FEBC. In this FIRST PERSON interview he tells his personal story as well as outlines the staff's extensive radio work in Thailand, resulting in millions of responses to it's Bangkok office.For more about Thailand and FEBC's outreach in that country, please visit www.FEBC.org/Thailand.                                                 NEXT WEEK:  Rob ElliotSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

As FEBC comes to the end of the fiscal year we want to share with you the ways God is growing the ministry. In this episode we catch up with Ed, coming off his trip to Southeast Asia, where he met with some of our young, local broadcasters at a leadership training conference. Ed's excitement is palpable, as he speaks about the innovative ways the Gospel is being communicated to the unreached. We invite you to share in the joy of supporting this work through your prayers, and by sharing this podcast with others…Until All Have Heard. 

We're officially in the summer travel season and FEBC is on the road!  In this edition we're catching up with Ed while he's in Southeast Asia. You won't want to miss Wayne's interview with Ed giving us a description of the FEBC Leadership Training Conference. We'll get a full report about the new Ethic Minority Languages field and how this outreach is living out FEBC's value of “staying close to the listener.” Get firsthand details about the work of God in places that are hard to visit, but important to God. What you will discover are believers who are serving in ways like we read in the book of Acts. Our hope is this episode will inform you how to pray for our team and for more lost souls to understand the truth of salvation through Christ…Until All Have Heard.

For 79 years The Far East Broadcasting Company has faithfully broadcast the hope of the Gospel around the world. Frank Gray joins us to share his stories of the early days of broadcasting with FEBC, and how radio was used to stay “close to the listener.” Hear how the Lord opened doors and sparked a revival among the Hmong people. It's an exciting history lesson that is still bearing fruit for Christ…Until All Have Heard. 

“Until All Have Heard.” This is FEBC's motto. For decades, sharing the Good News is what FEBC has been all about. But we don't do this alone. In this episode we report on the way your prayers have played a key role in connecting listeners with life-change and salvation all around the globe. Listen in to the conversation with Ed and Wayne as they read listener comments that are evidence of answered prayers. We hope you'll be encouraged to continue to serve the Lord with us in the year ahead through your prayers…Until All Have Heard.

What is the best way to share your faith? What can we tell others about the person of Jesus that can open eyes to who he really is? Ed and Wayne bring these questions to our ministry friend, Michael Card. Listen in as they discuss the details in the Gospels that make Jesus “beautiful and believable.” Throughout the conversation we'll hear FEBC listener comments illustrating how the story of Jesus presents a powerful witness reaching across cultural barriers. Have your Bible in-hand as we turn to John 13, and explore the way Jesus teaches us by his example of servant leadership. Our prayer is this conversation will challenge you to look for ways you can live and share the Good News about Jesus…Until All Have Heard. 

Prayer is something we talk a lot about on this podcast.  Hearing about all the needs from the FEBC team can be so overwhelming that it can be hard to know where to start. On this episode, Ed and Wayne welcome back Dr. William Thrasher to help us take lasting steps as people of prayer. Dr. Thrasher is a professor, author and most importantly, he is a man of prayer.  You'll be refreshed by the way Dr. Thrasher weaves scripture throughout the discussion on how we can look past our own issues and needs in this country so we can focus on the movement of God on a global scale. Have your Bible in-hand and your heart ready to seek to Lord as we pray for the Gospel throughout the world…Until All Have Heard.

“I'm looking for answers!” This cry for help is what our FEBC Ukraine counselors hear every day. You won't want to miss Ed's conversation with Victor Akhterov, FEBC's Eurasia Director, as he talks about the current situation in Ukraine. Listen in as they discuss what it means to be “close to the listener” in a war zone. You'll hear about new doors God has opened, and the words of hope FEBC Ukraine shares with teens contemplating suicide. The people of Ukraine are facing so many unknowns. Please listen, and pray with our team in Ukraine, as they share the unchanging message of salvation through faith in Christ…Until All Have Heard.

What does it take to keep a ministry on the cutting edge of effectiveness? Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about developing a culture of vision, innovation and spiritual maturity with our friend Batjargal Tuvshintsengel. You might know Bat from his work as the founder and director of FEBC Mongolia. Now he steps in to a position as Vice President of Ministry Support. In this role Bat will foster a culture of innovation that will help FEBC embrace new methods for communicating to the next generation while staying true the foundations of our faith. Sit in on this valuable conversation about the FEBC Leadership Academy. We'll hope you'll take this as your challenge to pray for our staff to reach the unreached with message of Christ…Until All Have Heard.

As the unprecedented Federal workforce downsizing continues, many Federal and Postal employees are considering retirement this year. But what if you are not prepared for it? The hard truth is that Federal Retirement is not easy, and if you make a mistake, it can cost you! That is why Elizabeth Inman is announcing a FREE online webinar entitled "The 7 Surprises of Federal Retirement."  Stay tuned for more information in the coming days... Elizabeth Inman and the FEBC Podcast is your trusted source for news and information that directly affects you... the Federal and Postal Employee. We share strategies to help you maximize your retirement benefits and equip you with the financial tools to build lasting security now, and well into retirement. If this sounds good to you, simply hit the subscribe button and click the bell icon to be sure you don't miss any critical updates. Looking for solutions to maximize your retirement income? Find out more by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Jonathan Mortiz of the Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life-long ministry which began in the Philippines.  (click for more)   Jonathan is an experienced ambassador for FEBC International, having served in various leadership roles across Southeast Asia, including broadcasting, and facilitating new ministry efforts. Currently, he serves as FEBC-USA's liaison for international ministries while continuing to work with the leadership of FEBC's outreach to ethnic minority language people groups in Southeast Asia. NEXT WEEK:  Mark Jobe, Moody Bible Institute PresidentSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

No one likes to get their hands dirty, but if you want to get a job done right, that's what it takes. So roll up your sleeves for an episode that could affect your outlook on ministry. Join Ed and Wayne for an in-depth discussion with our good friend Frank Gray about the development of the “close-to-the-listener” broadcast model. FEBC embraced this programing philosophy many years ago to address the changes from the digital revolution and the cultural changes that shaped the modern world. Our hope is you will be stirred to get your hands dirty in sharing the Gospel in your community...Until All Have Heard.

“I really appreciate FEBC because the Gospel can be heard by all people,” says a listener from Indonesia. In this episode we're going to get a report on the expanded footprint of FEBC in the largest Muslim country in the world. Ed had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia's CEO, Yoke P*. In this conversation Yoke shares the creative ways his team has overcome obstacles, and fearlessly shares the Gospel in Muslim-dominant areas. Our hope is you will be stirred to pray for the Lord's protection and power, as broadcasters teach and care for the needs of people who need to experience the love and redemption through Jesus…Until All Have Heard. 

It's winter now, but soon it will be time to get the garden ready. As we look forward to the future, Ed and Wayne open the word to gain encouragement for FEBC's ministry work in the year ahead. Have your Bible open as they talk through the farming parables in the Gospels of Mark and John. We'll uncover important lessons on seeds, soils, and growing cycles that will challenge us as we anticipate the joy of harvest time. Throughout the conversation we'll hear how God's word is taking root and growing in the hearts of people all around the world…Until All Have Heard.

Get ready for an episode that is like hearing a ministry report from the book of Acts! We were able to connect with our staff as they traveled through S.E. Asia to meet with the local FEBC broadcasters. Our Minority Language Director Noppakhun, and Jonathan Mortiz report on what FEBC is doing to get the Gospel to some of the hardest-to-reach places on earth. You'll find out how the Gospel is taking root in 20 different language groups, and how millions are tuning in to social media broadcasts. You'll also get firsthand reports on how the church is growing in the face of serious challenges in this region. Let these front-line stories of ministry inspire you to pray for the Holy Spirit to stir the hearts of our listeners…Until All Have Heard. 

FEBC has made proclaiming the Gospel to people in the hardest places and with the highest resistance a priority.  The idea of “Going into all the world,” comes from Jesus' words in Matthew 28. As we move into 2025 Ed and Wayne talk about the obstacles FEBC faces as we seek to practice the words of Jesus in the “Great Commission.” Find out how your prayers play a vital part in softening the hearts of unbelievers, helping our teams stay on mission, and challenging others to get involved. Join us for this “virtual gathering” as we focus on spreading the hope salvation in Christ…Until All Have Heard.

“Can your God help me?” This is the kind of desperate question families and soldiers call and ask as they face the horrors of wartime in Ukraine.  Ed Cannon was just in Kyiv with FEBC Ukraine staff who are serving at this critical time. You won't want to miss Ed's conversation that brings to light key behind-the-scenes insights from Victor Akhterov, FEBC's Eurasia Director. We'll get details on how the team help people with fearful hearts, hard questions, and impossible circumstances, find hope that only God can bring. Victor says, “Cracked hearts are open hearts for Jesus.” Find out how this is happening and how you can support this front-line counseling ministry with your prayer…Until All Have Heard.

While in Kyiv, Ukraine, Ed Cannon and Igor Sereda talk with Wayne Shepherd about FEBC's radio ministry in that war-torn country. (click for more). Ed is President of the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) and Igor is an on-air host for Radio M which is FEBC's Ukraine ministry. Radio M is heard on several radio stations throughout the country and also operates a counseling ministry, helping Ukrainians spiritually as they endure another winter of war.For more reports, listen for the podcast UNTIL ALL HAVE HEARD found on many podcast portals and at FEBC.org.An earlier conversation with Igor on FIRST PERSON can be heard here. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The start of 2025 represents a new beginning with new opportunities. Join Ed and Wayne as they usher in the new year with our friend Batjargal Tuvshintsengel. You might know Bat from his work as the founder and Director of FEBC Mongolia. Now he steps in to a position as Vice President of Ministry Support. In this role Bat will foster a culture of innovation that will help FEBC embrace new methods for communicating to the next generation, while staying true to the foundations of our faith. Sit in on this valuable conversation that reviews the important developments in 2024 and looks ahead to the challenges that are before us…Until All Have Heard.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. What are some of the things that Federal and Postal employees need to consider regarding the Thrift Savings Plan? Find out now by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock Bonus: December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Is this the month you should retire? How can you make sure that you are maximizing your retirement? There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we can help you create a Strategic Retirement Plan. We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

This hour we look at how crime and poverty can truly be solved in this country. Bob Woodson knows from decades of experience that "mediating institutions" -- churches, charities, neighborhood groups -- are the closest to the problems of local poverty and crime, and thus yield the best solutions. Then Ed Cannon, from FEBC, will tell us how Christians are persevering under the heavy boot of Communism in China. Get ready to lengthen your prayer list!Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ed and Wayne as they review some of the significant prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah found in the book of Isaiah. Along the way, we'll hear how FEBC listeners in difficult regions of the world have discovered the reality of the “Wonderful Counselor”, “Light for the Gentiles” and the “Suffering Servant.” Spend time with Ed and Wayne as they let the promise of God's Messiah rekindle our devotion to the message of redemption this Christmas Season…Until All Have Heard

The end of the year is here. December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Is this the month you should retire? How can you make sure that you are maximizing your retirement?  There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we can help you create a Strategic Retirement Plan. We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

There's just a few days left to make your final choices for Open Season 2024. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the challenges and changes that have just happened to your health benefits via the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program. Our goal is to inform and educate you as best we can but it's been a rough couple of weeks. But be encouraged, there's still time to get the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family. We can help. If you are unsure about what you need to do during this Open Season, we have good news for you. Elizabeth Inman and her team of benefit coordinators is ready to help you. We also have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

The Thanksgiving Holiday is here! The celebration is more than a feast, it is an important time to remember and reflect on the provision of God. Paul tells the Philippian church, “I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel…” We'll follow Paul's example as we share our gratitude for the people that FEBC has worked with over the years. Listen in Ed and Wayne talk with Frank Gray, our good friend and long-time broadcaster. Frank helps us understand FEBC's history of working with many organizations that have a common purpose for proclaiming the redeeming message of Christ. Hear Frank's joy from decades of serving that will fill your heart with gratitude this Thanksgiving season…Until All Have Heard.

INTEGRATION WITH MEDICARE!  That's the new buzzword for Postal & Federal Employees and Retirees.Open Season is here! In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the massive changes that have just happened to your health benefits via the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program. If you are unsure about what you need to do during this Open Season, we have good news for you. Elizabeth Inman and her team of benefit coordinators is ready to help you.We also have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

What would keep you going in the face of great opposition?  For our ethnic language broadcasters, the hope of the Gospel keeps them willing to invest in their communities.  You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear first-hand reports from FEBC staff about their homeland and how God is working. Ed and Wayne set the stage for some amazing interviews recorded on-location at a ministry conference. Our hope is you will gain a connection with the people doing the work of reaching the unreached in South East Asia…Until All Have Heard. 

What is a servant leader? The apostle Paul gives his answer in Philippians 2. In that chapter we read about an attitude of humble service that is embodied in the person of Jesus.  Open your Bible with Ed and Wayne as they discuss the servant mindset of Jesus and the way FEBC staff live out this out in their self-less dedication to minister in hard parts of the globe. Along the way we'll read listener stories that detail their encounters with FEBC broadcasters they listen to every day…Until All Have Heard. 

ATTENTION ALL FEDERAL AND POSTAL EMPLOYEES: Did you know that the Federal Government is projecting that the end of 2024 will be a record year for Federal and Postal employees to retire? The end of the year is one of the most popular dates that Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Are you planning to do the same? If so, watch this video for important instructions on "what and when" you need to get your retirement paperwork submitted. As a postal annuitant myself, I remember the challenges I faced when I chose to retire. It is literally the reason I chose to begin my second career of helping other federal and postal employees to retire. The decisions you make in the coming days and weeks before retirement can cost you dearly if you don't know exactly what to do... and NOT do! There are 7 dangers of Federal Retirement, and we want to help you navigate these challenges. We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918)396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Calling all postal employees and retirees! Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B. If these Special Enrollment Medicare Part B forms are not completed and postmarked by September 30th, you will be hit with a penalty 0f 10% per year. You must act before September 30th, 2024! Don't miss our upcoming episodes as we do a deep dive on the new plans that are being offered. Subscribe to get more information coming this month regarding the Open Season which begins November 11, 2024 - December 9th, 2024. Special Enrollment Period Forms Download Links: Instructions on How to Apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10012.pdf Application for enrollment in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/cms-forms/cms-forms/downloads/cms40b-e.pdf CMS-L564: Request for Employment Information: https://www.cms.gov/cms-l564-request-employment-information Health Benefits Cancellation/Suspension Confirmation Form: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/ri79-9.pdf Contact The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Service Center: 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) Or Visit www.CMS.gov. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming over the next few months with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manage the changes that are coming soon to one of the nation's largest health programs. You need to be informed so as these changes take place, you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Are you getting ALL of the Federal benefits you are entitled to? If you are not sure, then LET"S FIND OUT! Contact us today for a complimentary plan comparison. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees who are US Veterans. Listen in as Elizabeth Inman gives warning for those about to enroll in the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B which is just about to end. There is an unforeseen conflict in coverage that US Veterans must be aware of in order to not lose existing benefits. If you are uncertain how to avoid this issue, call us and we will assist you. Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171Special Enrollment Period Forms Download Links: Instructions on How to Apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10012.pdf Application for enrollment in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/cms-forms/cms-forms/downloads/cms40b-e.pdf CMS-L564: Request for Employment Information: https://www.cms.gov/cms-l564-request-employment-information Health Benefits Cancellation/Suspension Confirmation Form: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/ri79-9.pdf Contact The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Service Center: 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) Or Visit www.CMS.gov. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming over the next few months with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manage the changes that are coming soon to one of the nation's largest health programs. You need to be informed so as these changes take place, you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Are you getting ALL of the Federal benefits you are entitled to? If you are not sure, then LET"S FIND OUT! Contact us today for a complimentary plan comparison. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

The new Postal Service Health Benefit Plans have been announced! In this informative podcast, Elizabeth reviews CROSSWALK, the key to finding your enrollment codes and choosing your specific health plan. Last call... there's only 5 days left to sign-up for the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B. Deadline: September 30, 2024. Links to the forms are listed in the description below. Information about the new plans can be found on the website: www.KeepingPosted.com. Each week, Elizabeth Inman tackles vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees). The Special Enrollment Period to sign-up for Medicare Part B concludes on September 30th. If these Special Enrollment Medicare Part B forms are not completed and postmarked by September 30th, you will be hit with a penalty 0f 10% per year. You must act before September 30th, 2024! Don't miss our next few episodes as we do a deep dive on the new plans that are being offered. Subscribe to get more information coming this month regarding the Open Season which begins November 11, 2024 - December 9th, 2024.DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming over the next few months with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manage the changes that are coming soon to one of the nation's largest health programs. You need to be informed so as these changes take place, you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Are you getting ALL of the Federal benefits you are entitled to? If you are not sure, then LET"S FIND OUT! Contact us today for a complimentary plan comparison. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

The new Postal Service Health Benefit Premiums have been announced! In this informative podcast, Elizabeth unveils the new online platform, www.Login.gov. Each week, Elizabeth Inman tackles vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees). Don't miss our next few episodes as we do a deep dive on the new plans that are being offered. Subscribe to get more information coming this month regarding the Open Season which begins November 11, 2024 - December 9th, 2024.DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming over the next few months with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manage the changes that are coming soon to one of the nation's largest health programs. You need to be informed so as these changes take place, you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Are you getting ALL of the Federal benefits you are entitled to? If you are not sure, then LET"S FIND OUT! Contact us today for a complimentary plan comparison. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

We are just over 30 days away from Open Season. That got here fast! Do you have all the information you need to make a quality decision about your healthcare benefits? The new Postal Service Health Benefit Premiums have been announced, but the plan brochures aren't here yet. The good news? In this brief podcast, Elizabeth Inman shows you where you can go for up-to-the-minute news and information about health premiums, plan benefits, and best of all, where you can go to get cost savings now! Here is the link to download The PSHB Cost Savings for Medicare Enrollees: https://www.keepingposted.org/assets/pdf/pshb-cost-savings-for-medicare-enrollees.pdf Each week, Elizabeth Inman tackles vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees). Don't miss our next few episodes as we do a deep dive on the new plans that are being offered. Subscribe to get more information coming this month regarding the Open Season which begins November 11, 2024 - December 9th, 2024.DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming over the next few months with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manage the changes that are coming soon to one of the nation's largest health programs. You need to be informed so as these changes take place, you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Are you getting ALL of the Federal benefits you are entitled to? If you are not sure, then LET"S FIND OUT! Contact us today for a complimentary plan comparison. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

FEBC faithfully shares God's word in some the hardest places around the globe. Join Ed and Wayne as they sample comments from listeners that reveal what we are calling “signs of life.” These listeners will illustrate for us how God's Word and the message of the Gospel brings salvation to those who are lost. There are valuable lessons to learn from their words and important truth we need to be reminded of in the Bible. Don't miss this opportunity to rekindle your passion to spread the message of new life in Christ…Until All Have Heard.

Have you ever had to wait for an important letter to come?  There's anticipation and disappointment when you check and find an empty mail box. For decades FEBC experienced this in China—the team waited for listener responses, but few came. That all changed in 1979. Listen in as Ed welcomes back professor, missionary and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray. Frank is with us to continue a conversation about the history of God's working through FEBC…Until All Have Heard. 

This episode might be a spark that ignites you to share Jesus in new ways. Listen as we're present stories of believers in Southeast Asia who are taking up their cross and following Christ in life-and-death situations. We'll start with an interview FEBC broadcaster Jonathan Mortiz had with a Bible student in Laos who is training to be a pastor.  You'll feel the excitement this student has for being on the front-lines of kingdom ministry. Then Ed and Wayne discuss the report about a pastor FEBC knew in Laos who gave his life as a martyr for Christ. Don't' miss this important edition that gives you the opportunity to learn, pray and follow the call of to spread the message of the Gospel…Until All Have Heard. 

The proof that radio is effective for spreading the Gospel is in the stories of FEBC listeners. In this episode we're thrilled to connect you with the amazing broadcast ministry in Malawi. You won't want to miss the conversation Ed and Wayne had with FEBC's Director of Communications, Matt Allen. Matt is back from a recent visit to Malawi and shares with us the sights, sounds and stories from his experience in this African nation. Get a first-hand report on how the message of Christ is taking hold in this Muslim region as the word is proclaimed in their own language. We'll feature some recording from the trip so you can hear for yourself the joy in the voices and the details on how they are expanding the ministry in this hard place to be a Christian. Catch a vision for this important work and learn how you can pray for many more souls to be saved…Until All Have Heard. 

Ed traveled around the world this summer and had a chance to meet with many of the FEBC staff. We wanted to pause and hear about these trips and the important lessons that Ed will take with him into the next season of ministry. It's a candid and personal conversation about his visit to India and Africa. We'll also get the backstory on why his scheduled trip to Ukraine didn't happen. Join us as we talk about travel troubles, unpack the “spiritual souvenirs” and re-tell the experiences of meeting the staff and listeners around the world. Be challenged by the commitment of our staff who live under pressure, and be uplifted by their courageous example… Until All Have Heard.

The Gospel has power to save souls. As believers we know this is true, but hearing the stories of salvation embolden us to be bold in proclaiming the hope of God to a lost world.  Join Ed and Wayne as they share FEBC listener emails telling their salvation stories. We're excited to feature in this episode an amazing conversation with a former soldier who is now an FEBC Korea broadcaster. Listen in as Boseok shares his amazing account of discovering the joy of salvation…Until All Have Heard. 

[00:00:15] Samuel Chiang: When I was probably 11, maybe 12 years old, I told my grandfather I wanted to be like him.   He was a lawyer, and he immigrated to Canada after us. And he was a specialist in the Canadian government when he arrived in Canada, because he knew Chinese law.  When I said to him, I want to be like you, he said to me, your English must be impeccable. And I said, okay. He said, but I wouldn't want you to practice as a defense lawyer. I said, why? He didn't answer the question right away. He said, you may want to be a corporate lawyer. That always stuck with me. And then he said, you don't want to be a defense lawyer because sometimes you could be defending somebody, and then in the midst of a trial, they confess to you everything. [00:01:16] Samuel Chiang: And you're stuck. He said, it's very painful to handle that type of thing in the midst of a trial. ++++++++++++++= [00:01:24] Tommy Thomas: Our guest today is Samuel Chiang. Samuel has a diverse and accomplished background that significantly influenced his leadership. He was born in Taiwan and later moved to Canada where he grew up and began his professional career. He graduated from the University of Toronto when he began his career at Ernst & Young in Canada. In addition to Ernst & Young, Samuel has served in senior leadership roles with The International Orality Network, Trans World Radio and Partners International. He also served as the president and CEO of The Seed Company, a Bible translation organization within the Wycliffe family. Under his leadership, the organization focused on making scriptures available in oral and written forms for unreached and Bibleless peoples. Along the way he gained a great appreciation for using technology in the workplace. And he pioneered the use of AI in both the private and non-profit sectors.  He and his wife Robbi make their home in the Dallas Metroplex. Let's pick up on the conversation with Samuel Chiang. [00:02:46] Tommy Thomas: What's your happiest memory of childhood? [00:02:51] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, it depends on which segment. I remember, in my early teens, playing my violin. Whether it was solo, whether it was ensemble, whether it was orchestral, that was very special, that I remembered. I remember playing tennis, teaming together in tennis. [00:03:11] Samuel Chiang: It was great. You might not know this about me, I'm a five-time immigrant, and so my immigrant experience, even when I was younger, first arrived from Taiwan to Canada, everything was new. That was a wonderful memory. [00:03:28] Tommy Thomas: At what age did y'all come to Canada? [00:03:31] Samuel Chiang:   I was a little bit over 10 years old. And, so everything was new, yeah, all the senses were new. I only had the alphabet and seven phrases of courteous language, thank you, excuse me, will you please, those types of languages.  And that's how I started in Canada. [00:03:54] Tommy Thomas:  Do you remember how long it took you to get reasonably fluent in English? [00:04:01] Samuel Chiang: Oh, my goodness, it was quite a long time. Let's just say, you're grade five, grade six, grade five, in Canada. Probably I did not become fluent until I was nearly 16. [00:04:15] Tommy Thomas: Wow. So, what's the greatest gift that your parents gave you? [00:04:24] Samuel Chiang: I think immigrating to Canada.  They're both Christians. They said to us, we don't want you to be conscripted into the military in Taiwan. And so, we want to give you and your brother a chance to experience things very differently. And I believe the gift of Canada in that immigration and the growth in that environment was the greatest gift my parents gave to us. [00:04:55] Tommy Thomas:   What was high school like in Canada? [00:05:00] Samuel Chiang: I went to a high school that was 66 percent Jewish. And I knew the sons and daughters of literally captains of industries. And I watched how they grew up in a very unique setting. Jewish people, by and large, love the arts, are great contributors to society as a whole, from history to research, etc. And when they love the arts, their sons and daughters are top in their forms in terms of music, et cetera. So it was, they pulled me along. I was a learner. I thought I was good at playing my violin, but these other students were even better than I am. And they pulled me along. [00:05:45] Tommy Thomas:  You decided to go to university.  Did you consider a lot of colleges and universities, or did you pick one and say, I'm going there? [00:05:55] Samuel Chiang: My goodness. in Canada, it's interesting in Canada, you get to pick three. I did. And then it was ultimately my parents saying to me, if you went to this university and lived at home, we'll pay for everything. I accepted that and actually stayed home and went to University of Toronto, and studied economics and finance and accounting and it was good. It was good to be in Toronto. [00:06:23] Tommy Thomas: How did you get into the econ and finance and accounting field?  Did you know somebody that had been a CPA or an economist? [00:06:32] Samuel Chiang: No, numbers were always of interest to me. And, let me rewind the conversation a little bit, for myself. When I was probably 11, maybe 12 years old, I told my grandfather I wanted to be like him. He was a lawyer, and he immigrated to Canada after us. And he was a specialist in the Canadian government, when he arrived in Canada, because he knew Chinese law and when I said to him, I want to be like you, he said to me, your English must be impeccable. And I said, okay, he said, but I wouldn't want you to practice as a defense lawyer. I said, why? He didn't answer the question right away. He said, you may want to be a corporate lawyer. That always stuck with me. And then he said, you don't want to be a defense lawyer because sometimes you could be defending somebody, and then in the midst of a trial, they confess to you everything. [00:07:42] Samuel Chiang: And you're stuck. He said, it's very painful to handle that type of thing in the midst of a trial. And I listened to that. And so, I thought, do I want to be a corporate lawyer? But reading was not my strong suit. Not yet at that time. And then I love numbers. And so, that's the way I went into accounting, finance and economics. [00:08:12] Tommy Thomas: So, what was your favorite part of college? [00:08:21] Samuel Chiang:   At University of Toronto, there were two things. One was in social sciences, sociology, and then the other one was actually computer science which surprised me because in high school, I never took computer science, but at University of Toronto, at that time still had to use those card decks where you punch holes and all that, and we used that to solve problems.  That was solving problems and I loved it. [00:08:50] Tommy Thomas:   You and I would be from that age. Yes. We took Fortran and COBOL, and we had those big, big boxes of cards. And, yes, I remember those days. What is something that people are always surprised to find out about you? [00:09:13] Samuel Chiang: They would say to me, even most recently, they would say, oh, you speak English so well. I don't know what to say about that. That's a surprising thing. Actually, the world over, I have had people saying that to me. [00:09:30] Tommy Thomas: Think back to your first management job when you actually had some people that you were responsible for.  What do you remember about that? [00:09:40] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, I remember very specifically at Ernst & Young that even when I have people reporting to me, even though I was maybe really green in my experiences, people were just very respectful. They were very accepting and very professional. [00:09:58] Samuel Chiang: That just made me feel like they were helping me to do what I needed to do. And even though I might not even have much experience in doing any supervision, I always remember the way that people accepted me. They were very professional, very respectful. [00:10:21] Tommy Thomas: Each of us probably has times in our life where in the South, we would say our metal has been tested. I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent with that, or the Chinese equivalent for that would be, but have you had times in your life when your metal was tested? And if so, how did you come out of it? [00:10:39] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, so very specifically, I remember in high school, in one of the violin pieces in the ensemble, I worked hard to get the lead part in that ensemble, very specifically for a competition. I didn't get it. Another student who was a great younger got it. And yeah, my heart was crushed. But that was one of those sorts of moments. I had to really console myself to say, okay, this is the Bach triple violin concerto. So, there are three leads. I got none of those, but I'm still the lead for the entire ensemble. And that's a role to play. So, I better play it well. And so that was the first time. The second time was, that I recall very specifically, was in an organization. On the one hand, being interviewed to be the CEO of the organization. On the other hand, I had a whole group of people complaining about me and they were doing an examination about my ministry practices and procedures and all that stuff. [00:12:02] Samuel Chiang: And, I remember during the interview that the board chair said, I just hope that examination piece will go away soon so that we can interview you properly. As it turns out, that examination piece did not go away anytime soon. It took nine months, but it was great. It was a wonderful experience with the Lord. I would never trade it for anything else. Because I was in that situation, they decided not to interview me further for the candidacy of CEO for that organization. That was crushing, but between the two, I would never trade the experience with the Lord going deep with him, and don't even want to come out of the water, if you will, we're out of the ocean, if you will, and just want to stay longer. So that's a heart matter that was very deep within me. [00:13:06] Tommy Thomas: You've built a lot of organizations over the years, been CEO, founded companies. Let's talk about hiring for a minute. When you're hiring at the cabinet level in general, what are you looking for? [00:13:18] Samuel Chiang: At the cabinet level, the C level, I often look for their EQ, the emotional quotient, that's pretty important to me, their character, their culture. And then their competency, character and culture. Those are non-negotiables competencies, you could throw that where you could delegate some of it away, but their emotional quotient, their culture, their character. [00:13:50] Tommy Thomas: What's your favorite or most effective interview question? [00:13:57] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, I think we might even start around the same place. Tell me a little bit about your childhood. I would love to hear the friends and the friendships and the relationships that you have had. And then I also ask often, tell me a little bit about how you left home for your work, for your college, for your university. [00:14:23] Tommy Thomas: Wow. That is a penetrating question. Yeah. How you left home. Yeah, one of my recent podcast guests said that one of the things she wished that she learned earlier was how to terminate somebody with grace and dignity. What have you learned about terminating people when it's just not working out? [00:14:52] Samuel Chiang: My biggest piece about termination is, I have to be very clear. I have to tell myself not to pass on any problems further. Oftentimes you terminate because people handed it to you. And, with grace and all that be very clear, keep the dignity of the individual, offer ways to consider rescaling, or in some cases offer them the possibility for HR to help them to look for their next assignment. [00:15:28] Samuel Chiang: Those are some of the things that I have practiced and have practiced consistently. The clarity is very important for people. [00:15:43] Tommy Thomas:   You've been president of The Seed Company and other organizations but take us into that presidency. How did you get there? What was it like when you got there? [00:15:57] Samuel Chiang: Oh, wow. Yeah. I have served on the board of The Seed Company. And I learned a lot. And then I remember, it's a long story. I'll keep it short. I was invited to come off the board to apply and I did. And it was the summer of 2014. And during that time, I wasn't quite sure I was supposed to apply, even though I'd been invited. So, I prayed, and it was during the time that the summer of 2014 was, the Ebola crisis in West Africa. I was actually in West Africa at the time, and the Lord met me, twice. Nothing audible, but it was a sense of understanding from the Lord. And because of those two understandings, very deep, very unique moments. It was almost like he was having inner conversations with me. It was out of that experience that I put myself forward. [00:17:08] Samuel Chiang: And then I also asked the Lord, I said, I need to know that I have a specific assignment within The Seed Company or Bible translation as a whole. And he did, he put on my heart the need for the Old Testament very specifically. So, it was through that and ultimately, the visa process that came into this country, in the United States on a O-1 visa. And then, when I was pointed into the role and started, the board was ever so kind to provide an onboarding coach. That was marvelous in the sense that I lived overseas, working in Hong Kong for 25 years, coming into the United States. I discovered much later; I have multiple massive gaps. And the board was so kind to bring along onboarding coaching and subsequent coaches for me to bridge the gap and understand things. And so that was wonderful in the role. It was challenging. It was knee driven every day, asking God for things that I've never asked before, and then watching and understanding God's leading in that. +++++++++++++++++ [00:18:29] Tommy Thomas: Now, I probably don't know all the, know the whole, how to explain that, but my understanding was that The Seed Company was, at least at one level, a way of shortening the Bible translation process from the classical Wycliffe M.O. Is that correct? Is that more or less, right? Yes. So you, if you're operating there, I'm assuming you had some pushback from people that had been in the field translating the classical way for many years. How did y'all resolve that and realize that those two things could probably peacefully coexist? [00:19:07] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, I think I'll answer that on multiple levels. One level is for the desire of people receiving the scripture sooner rather than later. Everyone, it's almost a justice issue, isn't it? Everybody has a right to the scripture, and will they receive it sooner rather than later? So that is the DNA within and then the indigenous model, which The Seed Company was founded upon, of the indigenous church doing the translation of the Word. That's a little bit different and we need both. [00:19:49] Samuel Chiang: We absolutely need both of the people who have been called. But the calling of the missionary and the calling of the indigenous translator, they're the same call to serve God, and in a very specific field, Bible translation. And so, we need both. Coexistence doesn't always come easy, even today. I'm still involved in Bible translation in other organizations. And even today, it's still not easy. Even with church-based translation, and even with artificial intelligence, that friction continues and the friction that continues, it's really a sense of working it out relationally, horizontally, and then vertically with God. What is God's desire in all of this? So, man's side of holding on to the tension is always very interesting. [00:20:57] Tommy Thomas: A pastor on the East Coast once told me, see if I remember this right, he said the most difficult thing in the world is living in the center of the tension of God's will. [00:21:07] Samuel Chiang: Oh, my goodness, it really is.  And then in Bible translation, it's not only living in the center of God's will, but the desire to have quality assurance, really super wonderful, clear, natural language of the translation, so that the community as a whole will say that is God's Word for me. [00:21:33] Tommy Thomas: What's the most ambitious project you've ever undertaken and how did you get the team to follow you? [00:21:41] Samuel Chiang:   Probably the most ambitious one that I've taken was when we did the First Light Project. First Light Project was a technology project. And then to have content providers that will link in with the studies of the Chinese word of all resident on a software program into China. Now, we have to remember, this is back in the mid 90s and late 90s. And everything back then, it was still slow. A cell phone was not really in existence. People remember satellite phones. And then people in China were still at that time, having some scriptures, scripture was at that time, sometimes carried into China. And oftentimes, the good work of your friend Ed Cannon, FEBC, and then, Trans World Radio were broadcasting into China and people were scribing word for word the precious word of God, and we thought in a multiple horizon scenario, they will have the software and technology available to them. [00:23:01] Samuel Chiang: Maybe what we could do is provide Bible resident on the software with content writers on it, and then give it to the church in China. That was avant garde. It was at the forefront of its time. And, trying to get people around the world on it, has been, that wasn't just in Hong Kong, but it would get people around the world on it was both exciting and exhausting. [00:23:27] Tommy Thomas: So, if I could have shadowed you for maybe a year or so during that time, what would I have observed? What would you be doing? Oh, wow. If you were shadowing me back in the 90s during that period of time, you would probably get something like this on a typical day. I would be in Hong Kong. Early in the morning, making calls to North America, trying to raise funds. I would be during the daytime working with technical teams and contacting teams first to make sure the accuracy of the Bible in digital format will be there. And then in the afternoon, I will be working with the technical teams in India because it was not a Chinese team that wrote it. It was actually the technical team in India that wrote the software for it, for the Chinese Bible. And so that would be a typical day of working, very exciting. [00:24:26] Tommy Thomas: I want to stick with the technology piece for a minute. I know our good friend, Bill Hendricks, told me that you'd been involved in a couple of AI projects. Can you take us into the world of AI and how it intersects with the nonprofit sector in general, and maybe talk about some pros and cons, some risks and rewards. [00:24:46] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, sure. A little bit about AI, artificial intelligence, is, for me, the ones I have been involved in, very specifically, it was 2016 on a Sunday morning. I read in the news that Google AI beat the South Korean in gold chess. And then the newspaper reported that in any given second, the Google AI could calculate a hundred million moves. That got my mind thinking very quickly about the number one issue at that time in Bible translation was in sign language, there was not a scripture, not a full text of scripture for sign language. And it got my mind thinking that people who are deaf in the deaf community when they sign, our body could only make so many gestures. To us, it might seem like millions, but it's a limited set. It's not unlimited. So, we thought maybe the computer vision could help solve that. And so that got us started on the artificial intelligence side of things and we created a not for profit and, and ultimately, we filed patents in that not for profit and then, a year and a half after it got started, not only the US Trademark and Patent office approved all those patents, the board of that not for profit asked us to spin it out into a for profit company and we did ultimately. [00:26:39] Samuel Chiang: So that's a little bit of background to that. Could I expand a little bit? [00:26:44] Tommy Thomas: Absolutely. You're talking to a novice here. I'm probably learning as much or more than anybody that's listening to this. [00:26:50] Samuel Chiang: When we spun it out. The company name is called Avodah, AVODAH.com or AVODAH.ai. [00:27:01] Samuel Chiang:  It is a God story that we actually got that name. We had prayed in wanting to have a single word that would represent, work, worship and service. And we knew the Hebrew name for it, that the word for it, Avodah or Avoda. But to grab that domain name was not the easiest. [00:27:25] Samuel Chiang: We're very thankful to God that it came. And as we spun it out, into the for profit, it's actually working on both the healthcare side as well as the language side, so as to serve, again, the language communities, who are without the word of God. And then also the healthcare side, for what we call ambient technology, ambient sensing. [00:27:50] Samuel Chiang: So, it stays in the background. And it listens to your case. Let's just say you were the doctor. I walked into your office. You've maybe had a nurse practitioner that will meet with me, take my case, and then you as a doctor would meet me and look at the summary of the nurse practitioner has written down. And the ambient AI technology sits in the background listening to the conversation once with the nurse practitioner and the second time again with the doctor. And then it's AI assisted, in helping, the doctor to either confirm or augment the decision and then on top of that, once the patient leaves it does automatic coding into the insurances, et cetera. [00:28:40] Samuel Chiang: So that will reduce the amount of time in a doctor's office, the front office, and then it increases the ability for doctors to serve more patients and, hopefully, save money and maybe increase the revenue. [00:28:56] Tommy Thomas: Wow. You hear people that are fear mongers about AI and what it might do to us and then you hear a story like that obviously made a huge difference. Where does the fear mongering play in? [00:29:14] Samuel Chiang: Yeah, I think the fear mongering is very real and, unfortunately, people have misused AI in many different senses from voice for actors to pictures that portray individuals wrongly. [00:29:31] Samuel Chiang:: And then of course, people use it, in ways that influence and affect, ultimately to the elections. All those are in place. So it is a very large piece that is under consideration for many of the societies right around the world. And it is a concern. (00.20.56) Tommy Thomas: Thank you for joining us today. If you are a first-time listener, I hope you will subscribe and become a regular. You can find links to all the episodes at our website: www.jobfitmatters.com/podcast. If there are topics you'd like for me to explore, my email address is tthomas@jobfitmatters.com.  Word of mouth has been identified as the most valuable form of marketing. Surveys tell us that consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all other forms of advertising. 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“God is love.” This truth is something we have heard all our life.  But in the Muslim culture of Central Asia this is not the case. In this episode, Ed and Wayne talk with Jonathan Mortiz about a conversation he had with Central Asia Director. You'll hear his insights from God's word that guide his team's approach to ministry.  And we'll get a pulse on the desire of the staff to stay faithful to Christ as they present God's love on the air and through social media. There is so much good news about the growth of FEBC in this challenging part of the world. You'll feel the excitement this first-generation church has as they boldly and courageously proclaim the message of Christ…Until All Have Heard.

“I give God thanks for healing my heart's wounds and rescuing my family.” These words come from an FEBC listener who has responded to God's Word. It is estimated there are 3 billion unreached souls who still need to hear the message of redemption.  FEBC has 900 staff world-wide, dedicated to reaching the unreached. Millions respond to our broadcasts with questions and dramatic stories of turning from worshiping idols to following the true God. Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about amazing stories of life change as they open to Paul's letter to the Ephesians for insights on the power of presenting one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. You'll be inspired to pray for the spread of the Gospel around the world, and challenged to share it with the people around you…Until All Have Heard.

Thirty-eight years ago, the Hmong people group in Southeast Asia began to embrace the Gospel. Recently in Thailand there was an important celebration honoring the people who were part of this significant evangelical movement. Our good friend and FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray gave his report on last week's podcast (Ep. 201). In this episode, join us for a front-row seat on events that shaped the birth of the Hmong church. As Frank says, “Only God could arrange these things.”…Until All Have Heard. 

“We've been listening and we want to become Christians.”  This line from a Hmong listener is just one pivotal moment that began the story of the Hmong people's embracing of the Gospel. Now 38 year's later our good friend, and long-time FEBC broadcaster Frank Gray joins Ed and Wayne to talk of how the Gospel has transformed the Hmong. It's a story of God sending the right people at the right time for the transformation of a people group. Frank tells the story so well and you will be inspired by the power of the Holy Spirit to penetrate hard-to-reach places…Until All Have Heard.

What is the best way to share Christ with a Muslim friend? We'll find out this week with help from FEBC staff. Listen in as Ed and Wayne welcome back Jonathan Mortiz for the second part of a conversation recorded at the resent International Council Conference. In this edition we'll gain insights from our staff on how we can have conversations that engage Muslims with the love and wisdom of Jesus. You'll be encouraged by the way the perfect love of God can overcome the fear from a hostile culture…Until All Have Heard.

A FEBC listener writes, “Thank you for your programs that led me to Jesus. I was a Muslim, but now Christ lives in my heart.” Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring someone to Christ in a majority-Muslim nation? In this episode Ed and Wayne welcome back Jonathan Mortiz, who had the opportunity to talk with a staff member who is experienced in sharing the Gospel with Muslims. Don't miss this first part of an informative conversation that can give you an important perspective on building trust and opening dialog with Muslims about life, faith and the mission of Jesus…Until All Have Heard.

We all need a break in the summer—time to relax and recharge. But for our FEBC broadcasters this is also a time to learn and prepare for a new season of ministry. Join Ed and Wayne as they talk about the scriptures that were part of a recent staff leadership training conference. You'll want to follow along in your Bible as Ed discusses the principles for resisting mission drift in high-pressure situations. Be challenged and encouraged as you open your Bible and study with us in the book of Acts. Find out how this summer of rest can be an active time for the Lord's work…Until All Have Heard.

How do you reach a country with 180 different languages and cultures? We'll get the details on the way FEBC has stayed “close to the listener” in the diverse nation of the Philippines. Ed and Wayne welcome the former director of FEBC Philippines, Dan Cura for this important conversation.  Dan will give us the details about the 75-year relationship that has touched the lives listeners who heard the Gospel in their heart language. We'll also see this generational connection has its roots in the vision and leadership of FEBC's founder Bob Bowman…Until All Have Heard. 

We received an amazing comment from a listener in Thailand: “Through your programs my family and I are growing in faith and changing for the better.” In this episode we'll learn what it takes to have this kind of life-changing impact on listeners in a largely Buddhist nation. Join Ed and Wayne as we hear another report from the recent gathering of the FEBC International Council Conference in South Korea. During the conference Jonathan Mortiz was able to interview our new director in Thailand. It's a wonderful opportunity to hear a first-hand account of his calling to FEBC and his vision to expand the reach of the Gospel in that part of the world. We'll also get a lesson in how to share Christ with a nation that has very different religions views…Until All Have Heard.