Podcasts about Hudson Taylor

Today I'm sharing a lightly edited version of a conversation I first had with my two daughters exactly one year ago this week, on Father's Day. I personally enjoyed listening to it again, and even learned a few things that I had forgotten (lol), even though I am one of the actors in the story. Thank you for listening and please join our family in praying for China! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China. X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and send a DM. You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com The China Compass Podcast is brought to you by Pray for China (PrayforChina.us): Sat, June 20 - Pray for Mangshi City in western Yunnan’s picturesque and peak-filled Dehong Prefecture, along the Myanmar border: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangshi Home to myriad mountains and minorities, Yunnan is paired with Arkansas and Louisiana for prayer. For more info: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/yunnan/ *Remember that today in China, thousands of pastors will be detained/harassed/persecuted for faithfully leading their flocks. (Heb. 13:3)* Sun, June 21 - Pray for Changxing County in northern Zhejiang’s Huzhou Prefecture, on the south shore of Lake Tai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changxing_County Zhejiang Province is aptly paired with North Carolina for prayer. Learn more about both Zhejiang and Hudson Taylor here: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/zhejiang/ Mon, June 22 - Pray for Tingri County in Tibet’s most populous prefecture, Shigatse, in central Tibet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tingri_County Tibet is paired for prayer with the mountain states of MT, ID, WY, (northern) UT & (northern) CO. Visits by Westerners are mostly forbidden and the vast majority have never heard the Gospel: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/tibet/ If you want to join us all this week, here are all the Chinese cities to pray for from now til June 28... https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-june-22-28-2026 Who is Missionary Ben? I haven’t done this in a long time, but every now and then I am reminded I should probably give a little bit more of my background (and my China bonafides). Now I can’t divulge very much, for security reasons, but here are the basics: moved to China at the age of 19, in the early 2000s, taught myself to speak (and read) Chinese. Lived there w/ my family til I was deported in 2018. Unbeaten: The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip) Over those nearly 15 years, I set foot in every province, and visited hundreds of cities, towns, and villages. Alongside our evangelistic work, I helped manage a leather factory in a Muslim town, opened a yak burger/pizza restaurant on the Tibetan Plateau, served as a guide and Tibetan taxi driver, and taught English to elementary kids, high schoolers, and young adults. How I Taught Myself Mandarin (And How You Can Learn Too, But Won’t) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/how-i-taught-myself-mandarin Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

Today I'm sharing a lightly edited version of a conversation I first had with my two daughters exactly one year ago this week, on Father's Day. I personally enjoyed listening to it again, and even learned a few things that I had forgotten (lol), even though I am one of the actors in the story. Thank you for listening and please join our family in praying for China! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China. X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and send a DM. You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com The China Compass Podcast is brought to you by Pray for China (PrayforChina.us): Sat, June 20 - Pray for Mangshi City in western Yunnan’s picturesque and peak-filled Dehong Prefecture, along the Myanmar border: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangshi Home to myriad mountains and minorities, Yunnan is paired with Arkansas and Louisiana for prayer. For more info: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/yunnan/ *Remember that today in China, thousands of pastors will be detained/harassed/persecuted for faithfully leading their flocks. (Heb. 13:3)* Sun, June 21 - Pray for Changxing County in northern Zhejiang’s Huzhou Prefecture, on the south shore of Lake Tai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changxing_County Zhejiang Province is aptly paired with North Carolina for prayer. Learn more about both Zhejiang and Hudson Taylor here: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/zhejiang/ Mon, June 22 - Pray for Tingri County in Tibet’s most populous prefecture, Shigatse, in central Tibet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tingri_County Tibet is paired for prayer with the mountain states of MT, ID, WY, (northern) UT & (northern) CO. Visits by Westerners are mostly forbidden and the vast majority have never heard the Gospel: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/tibet/ If you want to join us all this week, here are all the Chinese cities to pray for from now til June 28... https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-june-22-28-2026 Who is Missionary Ben? I haven’t done this in a long time, but every now and then I am reminded I should probably give a little bit more of my background (and my China bonafides). Now I can’t divulge very much, for security reasons, but here are the basics: moved to China at the age of 19, in the early 2000s, taught myself to speak (and read) Chinese. Lived there w/ my family til I was deported in 2018. Unbeaten: The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip) Over those nearly 15 years, I set foot in every province, and visited hundreds of cities, towns, and villages. Alongside our evangelistic work, I helped manage a leather factory in a Muslim town, opened a yak burger/pizza restaurant on the Tibetan Plateau, served as a guide and Tibetan taxi driver, and taught English to elementary kids, high schoolers, and young adults. How I Taught Myself Mandarin (And How You Can Learn Too, But Won’t) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/how-i-taught-myself-mandarin Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

In this message from Matthew 15:29–16:4, Pastor Karl examines two very different groups of people who come to Jesus — and what their approach reveals about how we receive grace.The first group comes from the Decapolis, a Gentile region with no religious standing or covenant claim. They bring broken bodies, unspoken needs, and nothing to offer — and Jesus meets them with compassion, healing, and even provision they didn't know to ask for. The second group, the Pharisees and Sadducees, arrives with suspicion and a demand for proof — and Jesus refuses to perform for them.The contrast surfaces a powerful truth: Jesus has endless compassion for those who come to him needy, but no obligation to satisfy those who come feeling entitled. Unworthiness isn't a disqualification for grace — it's the prerequisite for it.Pastor Karl unpacks why the disciples hesitated to feed the 4,000 (it wasn't that they forgot what Jesus could do — it was that they questioned who he'd do it for), what it really means to "fall from grace," and why the cross is the only reliable lens through which to interpret God's love. When we bring our "not enough" to Jesus, we find that inadequacy is exactly the raw material he's looking for.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Share a commentFreedom is one of our favorite words, but what if it's mostly a myth? We start with a blunt claim from Scripture: everyone is a slave to something. The real question isn't whether we serve a master, it's which master owns us, shapes our choices, and defines our future. That single idea reframes the whole Christian life, not as self-expression, but as surrendered allegiance to God through Jesus Christ. Then we slow way down over James 1:1 and treat it like the front door to the entire Book of James. James is famous for practical Christianity, faith in practice, and hard-edged commands that expose what we do with our money, our words, our plans, and our prayers. But none of that sticks until we accept James' opening identity: “a bondservant” (doulos), a slave who belongs to God. We also dig into authorship and why the evidence points to James as the half-brother of Jesus, which makes his story even more shocking. He once doubted and mocked Jesus, yet after the resurrection Jesus appears to him, and James becomes a leader in the Jerusalem church and a man willing to die for what he once rejected. Finally, we explore how James stacks titles in a way that powerfully supports the deity of Jesus Christ, touching on early church debates and why James 1:1 mattered to defenders of orthodox Christian doctrine. We close with Hudson Taylor's quiet humility: serving an illustrious Master. If you want a Bible study that moves from information to transformation, this is your invitation. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Get instant, biblically faithful answers to your Bible questions. https://www.wisdomonline.org/ask Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentFreedom is one of our favorite words, but what if it's mostly a myth? We start with a blunt claim from Scripture: everyone is a slave to something. The real question isn't whether we serve a master, it's which master owns us, shapes our choices, and defines our future. That single idea reframes the whole Christian life, not as self-expression, but as surrendered allegiance to God through Jesus Christ. Then we slow way down over James 1:1 and treat it like the front door to the entire Book of James. James is famous for practical Christianity, faith in practice, and hard-edged commands that expose what we do with our money, our words, our plans, and our prayers. But none of that sticks until we accept James' opening identity: “a bondservant” (doulos), a slave who belongs to God. We also dig into authorship and why the evidence points to James as the half-brother of Jesus, which makes his story even more shocking. He once doubted and mocked Jesus, yet after the resurrection Jesus appears to him, and James becomes a leader in the Jerusalem church and a man willing to die for what he once rejected. Finally, we explore how James stacks titles in a way that powerfully supports the deity of Jesus Christ, touching on early church debates and why James 1:1 mattered to defenders of orthodox Christian doctrine. We close with Hudson Taylor's quiet humility: serving an illustrious Master. If you want a Bible study that moves from information to transformation, this is your invitation. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Get instant, biblically faithful answers to your Bible questions. https://www.wisdomonline.org/ask Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Episódio com o tema "William Chalmers Burnes" Apresentação: Samuel Mattos William Chalmers Burnes foi um missionário que atuou na China, onde trabalhou muitas vezes junto com Hudson Taylor. Viveu uma vida onde os habitantes deste grande país puderam ver claramente no seu dia a dia a verdade do Evangelho. Confira!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Hudson Taylor is an Irish singer-songwriter and producer. Formerly one half of folk-pop duo Hudson Taylor, he is now stepping out on his own with a sound built on indie rock urgency, folk-rooted storytelling, and instinctive pop melody. He produces and records everything himself, playing all the instruments from first idea to finished track. That autonomy shapes the work: direct, searching, unguarded. His music follows him wherever he lands, shaped by what he carries rather than where he is. Hiding From Nature is the kind of song that arrives after something breaks open. Harry wrote it on the other side of a dark night of the soul, and that origin is audible throughout: it is not a song about going through something, but about what you see when you come out the other side. What he found on the other side was not peace exactly, but clarity. And with it, a recognition he couldn't unfeel. The ‘nature' in the title is not forests and rivers. It is the self underneath the persona, the consciousness below the identity you built to survive, which at some point stopped being protection and became a prison. Most of us know that feeling. The song is about what happens when you can't ignore it anymore. Built around the mythology of the Green Man, the ancient Celtic figure of death and rebirth whose leaf-woven face appears carved into churches and forests across Ireland and Europe, the track channels that imagery without being consumed by it. The Green Man is not decoration here. He is a way of saying: your true nature is always looking back at you, even when you have buried it under years of performance. Sonically, the track sits at the intersection of grunge-fuelled intensity and folk-rooted directness, big guitars driving forward before the bridge fractures the momentum and opens into something rawer: “Whatever makes you wake up and break through / Shackles that hold you down.” The artwork, a hand-painted portrait by artist Keir Ross, depicts Harry as the Green Man, his face emerging from the leaves. It makes the central tension of the song visible: you can construct a self, but what lies beneath keeps surfacing. Hiding From Nature marks the beginning of a larger body of work. A second single, also accompanied by its own bespoke sauce, will follow, with both releases building toward a wider project later in 2026.

Easter Meetings - Thursday 02/04/26 The sermon centres on Christ's final words on the cross—'It is finished'—presenting them as a triumphant declaration of completed salvation, not defeat. Drawing from John 19:30, it emphasises that Christ's work of redemption was fully accomplished, rendering further human effort unnecessary, and affirming that salvation is a gift received through faith alone. The message unfolds this truth through three dimensions: conquest over sin, Satan, and divine wrath; comfort in the end of condemnation and the removal of separation from God; and a call to faithful service and perseverance until life's end. Using the life of Hudson Taylor as a compelling example, the sermon illustrates how encountering the finished work of Christ transforms lives, ignites service, and brings lasting peace, urging listeners to rest in Christ's completed sacrifice rather than in their own works.

Hudson Taylor was troubled. He’d left England to share the gospel about Christ in China, and ministry—though challenging—had gone well. But in 1865, as he considered sending more people to minister to a more dangerous part of the country, without protection, he felt “intense conflict.” Later, after wrestling with God in prayer, he wrote: “The Lord conquered my unbelief, and I surrendered myself to God . . . [recognizing] that all responsibility . . . and consequences must rest with him.” Moses received a call from God that likely left him troubled. As he was leading the Israelites out of Egypt, God said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea” (Exodus 14:2). This meant they were trapped between Pharaoh and a vast body of water! The Israelites trembled as “Pharaoh approached”(v. 10). Panic-stricken, they told Moses, “It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!” (v. 12). But Moses replied, “Do not be afraid” (v. 13). And he was right. God provided rescue and victory for His people as they rested in Him (vv. 15-31). At times, we won’t understand what God’s doing in our lives because we don’t have His view. It was during such a moment that Hudson Taylor wrote, “As his servant it was [my responsibility] to obey and to follow him.” We too can rest in God’s view and plans.

Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor. If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world?

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines several stories shaping the global conversation and asks a deeper question: why does so much of human history revolve around the person of Jesus Christ?First, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran once again puts the Middle East at the center of global attention. But beneath the geopolitics lies a deeper reality: the world's major conflicts are tied to the competing claims of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and ultimately to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”Next, Alex addresses reports of a missile strike on a school in Iran and what Christian moral teaching says about war, the dignity of human life, and the principles of just war theory developed by Augustine and Aquinas.Then we examine troubling survey data showing a decline in pro-life convictions among churchgoers, and what that reveals about the influence of culture on modern evangelicalism.Finally, Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor.If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world? https://abwe.org/https://press.founders.org/shop/order...

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines several stories shaping the global conversation and asks a deeper question: why does so much of human history revolve around the person of Jesus Christ?First, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran once again puts the Middle East at the center of global attention. But beneath the geopolitics lies a deeper reality: the world's major conflicts are tied to the competing claims of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and ultimately to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”Next, Alex addresses reports of a missile strike on a school in Iran and what Christian moral teaching says about war, the dignity of human life, and the principles of just war theory developed by Augustine and Aquinas.Then we examine troubling survey data showing a decline in pro-life convictions among churchgoers, and what that reveals about the influence of culture on modern evangelicalism.Finally, Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor.If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world? https://abwe.org/https://press.founders.org/shop/order...Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines several stories shaping the global conversation and asks a deeper question: why does so much of human history revolve around the person of Jesus Christ?First, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran once again puts the Middle East at the center of global attention. But beneath the geopolitics lies a deeper reality: the world's major conflicts are tied to the competing claims of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and ultimately to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”Next, Alex addresses reports of a missile strike on a school in Iran and what Christian moral teaching says about war, the dignity of human life, and the principles of just war theory developed by Augustine and Aquinas.Then we examine troubling survey data showing a decline in pro-life convictions among churchgoers, and what that reveals about the influence of culture on modern evangelicalism.Finally, Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor.If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world? https://abwe.org/https://press.founders.org/shop/order...

The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives

The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives

Trusting God for our financial needs feels especially real when life gets tight. When savings shrink, markets fluctuate, or expenses rise faster than income, the pressure exposes what—or who—we truly rely on. Long before budgets, retirement accounts, or emergency funds existed, one man stood on a mountain believing God could provide in the most impossible circumstances. His story in Genesis 22 gives us one of the most powerful names of God in all of Scripture: “The Lord Will Provide.” And it offers a blueprint for faithful stewardship today. Provision Is Forged in Pressure Trusting God's provision rarely happens in comfort. It's forged in seasons when resources feel thin, and the future looks uncertain. Throughout Scripture, God's people learn His faithfulness not at banquets, but in deserts. Not in surplus, but in scarcity. Whether wandering in the wilderness, facing famine, or standing before overwhelming odds, they discover that provision isn't merely about resources—it's about relationship. God is not simply someone who provides. He is the Provider. But biblical faith isn't naïve optimism, nor is it passive resignation. Faith rests in God's character, moves forward in obedience, and trusts Him with the outcome. Abraham on the Mountain Genesis 22 is one of the clearest pictures of this kind of faith. God asks Abraham to offer Isaac, his son of promise. It's a shocking command, and we're meant to feel its weight. Isaac is the one through whom God promised to build a nation “as numerous as the stars.” Without Isaac, the covenant appears to collapse. Yet Abraham obeys. Before climbing the mountain, he tells his servants, “Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there and worship; then we will come back to you” (Genesis 22:5). Notice what he says: we will come back. The author of Hebrews explains Abraham's reasoning: “He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead” (Hebrews 11:19). Abraham trusted that God's promise was more certain than the circumstances he could see. And when Abraham raised the knife, God intervened—not before the climb, not halfway up the mountain, but at the exact moment when obedience and trust met. A ram was provided in Isaac's place. It's there Abraham names the place: “The Lord will provide” (Genesis 22:14). What “The Lord Will Provide” Really Means To say God provides isn't to say He always provides in the way we expect. It means His character is generous, attentive, and faithful. He knows our needs before we ask. He meets them according to His wisdom—not our timeline. That shifts how we think about financial provision. Scripture commends diligence. “The hand of the diligent makes rich” (Proverbs 10:4). It warns against laziness. But diligence and provision are not the same thing. We work. God provides the harvest. Modern financial fear often comes from trying to secure every possible outcome. We want guarantees. We want certainty. We want control. But the great enemy of faith isn't need—it's self-reliance. When we believe we are our own providers, we shoulder a burden we were never designed to carry. The apostle Paul writes, “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Notice the scale and the source: According to His riches, not ours. Three Ways Trust Changes Our Stewardship When we truly believe God provides, three things begin to shift. 1. We Plan Without Panic Wisdom plans for the future. Scripture affirms preparation and foresight. But planning becomes idolatry when it tries to eliminate dependence. Trust allows us to budget, save, and invest without fear driving every decision. Our spreadsheets serve us—they don't rule us. 2. We Give Without Fear Generosity flows from security. If we believe God replenishes, we can release. Hudson Taylor famously said, “God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply.” When God is our provider, generosity becomes an act of confidence, not recklessness. 3. We Endure Lean Seasons With Hope Scarcity is not wasted space in the life of faith. Lean seasons refine us. They remind us that our ultimate security rests not in accounts, assets, or accolades—but in the Lord who sees. Abraham learned something profound on that mountain—not just that God provides, but who God is. Provision in Scripture is relational. God provides so His people know Him more deeply and so the watching world sees His faithfulness. Faithful Stewardship Without Fear Trusting God's provision doesn't mean we stop budgeting, working, or stewarding wisely. It means we do those things without trying to control the narrative. Our responsibility is faithfulness. God's responsibility is provision. When life tightens and financial pressure mounts, Genesis 22 invites us to lift our eyes beyond the mountain in front of us and remember the name Abraham proclaimed: The Lord will provide. And He still does. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: How can I have a loving, respectful conversation with my parents—especially my dad—about whether they're truly ready for retirement and financially self-sufficient? Also, he started taking Social Security last year while still working. Should he reconsider delaying benefits, and what options does he have now? A nonprofit that owned a property has shut down, and I'd like to sell it and give the proceeds to a church. Are there special forms or steps I need to take to handle that transfer properly? I'm turning 60 and want to prepare wisely for retirement. I have a seven-figure balance across my 401(k) and investments. What should I focus on over the next several years—how much is enough, withdrawal planning, Social Security timing, and long-term care—so I won't become a burden on my kids? As I plan my estate, what does the Bible mean by leaving an inheritance to our children's children, and how should I think about what to leave my grandchildren? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Splitting Heirs: Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives by Ron Blue with Jeremy White Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Share a commentStart at ground level and life looks like a mess of ruts and detours. Step back, and a pattern begins to emerge. We trace that shift in perspective through Romans 8:28 and Psalm 84:11, then watch those promises take on flesh in the story of George Müller—thief turned pastor, skeptic turned intercessor—who opened his home and his heart to England's most vulnerable children and proved that trust can build a movement.We walk through Müller's unlikely beginnings, the prayer meeting that shattered his cynicism, and the convictions that reshaped his ministry: free pews, no government salary, and a refusal to solicit funds directly. Instead, he published clear, candid reports and prayed specifically. The result was both ordinary and astonishing: five orphan houses caring for thousands, Scripture and literature flowing across nations, and missionaries like Hudson Taylor strengthened by steady support. The famous morning with 300 empty plates and a simple prayer ends with a sleepless baker and a broken milk cart at the door—not as legend, but as lived reality.Beyond the headline moments, we wrestle with the deeper claim: no good thing does God withhold from those who walk uprightly. What if good sometimes looks like pruning, delay, or detours that only make sense from a higher view? Müller's habit of placing a Bible in a young adult's right hand and a coin in the left captured the principle—hold fast to the word, and God will keep enough in the other hand. Whether you lead a nonprofit, parent through uncertainty, or carry private grief, this conversation offers a grounded, history-tested path to trust that neither manipulates nor resigns itself to fate.If this story stirred your faith, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us where you saw the “higher view” break into your week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

Share a commentStart at ground level and life looks like a mess of ruts and detours. Step back, and a pattern begins to emerge. We trace that shift in perspective through Romans 8:28 and Psalm 84:11, then watch those promises take on flesh in the story of George Müller—thief turned pastor, skeptic turned intercessor—who opened his home and his heart to England's most vulnerable children and proved that trust can build a movement.We walk through Müller's unlikely beginnings, the prayer meeting that shattered his cynicism, and the convictions that reshaped his ministry: free pews, no government salary, and a refusal to solicit funds directly. Instead, he published clear, candid reports and prayed specifically. The result was both ordinary and astonishing: five orphan houses caring for thousands, Scripture and literature flowing across nations, and missionaries like Hudson Taylor strengthened by steady support. The famous morning with 300 empty plates and a simple prayer ends with a sleepless baker and a broken milk cart at the door—not as legend, but as lived reality.Beyond the headline moments, we wrestle with the deeper claim: no good thing does God withhold from those who walk uprightly. What if good sometimes looks like pruning, delay, or detours that only make sense from a higher view? Müller's habit of placing a Bible in a young adult's right hand and a coin in the left captured the principle—hold fast to the word, and God will keep enough in the other hand. Whether you lead a nonprofit, parent through uncertainty, or carry private grief, this conversation offers a grounded, history-tested path to trust that neither manipulates nor resigns itself to fate.If this story stirred your faith, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us where you saw the “higher view” break into your week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives

The story of Maria Dyer Taylor is a love story. It is the love story of a woman for her God, for the Chinese people, and for her husband. The story takes place in China and London. Maria was a remarkable woman, and her passion for God and others is sure to inspire.ResourcesHudson Taylor and Maria: A Match Made in Heaven – by John PollockDesiring God: “A Marriage of Triumph and Trials”https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-triumph-and-trialsWomen of Christianity: Maria Dyer Taylorhttps://womenofchristianity.com/missionarys-wives

Share a commentWhat if the moment that changes your life is a single line on a forgotten page? Hudson Taylor's story begins with a teenage skeptic, a gospel tract, and one piercing phrase—“the finished work of Christ.” That realization doesn't make life easier; it makes obedience possible. From that grounding, he learns to trust through delayed paychecks, slumside porridge meals, and a late-night choice to give away his last coin before any warm feeling arrives.We walk through the crucible that formed his resilience: the discipline of praising before relief, the courage to see cultural offense and remove it, and the humility to lose donor approval in exchange for real rapport on the street. His choice to adopt Chinese dress and customs wasn't theater—it was neighbor-love that opened doors, even as grief, disease, and riots pushed back. Along the way, friendships with Spurgeon and Müller provide just-in-time fuel, while Taylor's own words sharpen our practice: rude people accomplish little; responsibility rests with God when we obey.At the heart of this episode are five field-tested principles you can use today: improve the character of the work you already do, deepen piety with intentional effort, remove stones of stumbling if possible, oil the wheels where relationships stick, and supplement what is lacking instead of critiquing from the sidelines. We close by tracing the legacy—hundreds of outposts, schools, and a translation effort across 18 provinces—without losing sight of the source. The work that saves is finished, which frees us to attempt the tasks that look impossible, endure the ones that are difficult, and celebrate when, at last, they are done.If this story stirred your courage, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs resilience today, and leave a review with the one principle you'll practice this week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

Share a commentWhat if the moment that changes your life is a single line on a forgotten page? Hudson Taylor's story begins with a teenage skeptic, a gospel tract, and one piercing phrase—“the finished work of Christ.” That realization doesn't make life easier; it makes obedience possible. From that grounding, he learns to trust through delayed paychecks, slumside porridge meals, and a late-night choice to give away his last coin before any warm feeling arrives.We walk through the crucible that formed his resilience: the discipline of praising before relief, the courage to see cultural offense and remove it, and the humility to lose donor approval in exchange for real rapport on the street. His choice to adopt Chinese dress and customs wasn't theater—it was neighbor-love that opened doors, even as grief, disease, and riots pushed back. Along the way, friendships with Spurgeon and Müller provide just-in-time fuel, while Taylor's own words sharpen our practice: rude people accomplish little; responsibility rests with God when we obey.At the heart of this episode are five field-tested principles you can use today: improve the character of the work you already do, deepen piety with intentional effort, remove stones of stumbling if possible, oil the wheels where relationships stick, and supplement what is lacking instead of critiquing from the sidelines. We close by tracing the legacy—hundreds of outposts, schools, and a translation effort across 18 provinces—without losing sight of the source. The work that saves is finished, which frees us to attempt the tasks that look impossible, endure the ones that are difficult, and celebrate when, at last, they are done.If this story stirred your courage, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs resilience today, and leave a review with the one principle you'll practice this week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

Pastor Russell Johnson continued through Ezra, exploring chapter 4 and the opposition that arose against the rebuilding of the temple. Pastor Russell opened with the story of Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, who faced relentless opposition from family, mission societies, cultural hostility, illness, financial pressure, and personal grief—yet remained faithful. He explained that the enemies in Ezra 4 were Samaritans, descendants of foreign populations resettled by Assyria, who "feared the LORD and served their own gods." Pastor Russell showed how opposition moved from subtle ("Let us build with you") to overt (discouraging, frightening, hiring lobbyists) to sustained (accusations spanning multiple Persian kings). He emphasized that "opposition often appears as cooperation" and uses "spiritual language, appeals to peace, and promises efficiency, but it quietly undermines." Pastor Russell concluded by reminding us that "God's work will always encounter opposition" and that "the great causes of God and Humanity are not defeated by the hot assaults of the Devil, but by the slow, crushing, glacier-like mass of thousands and thousands of indifferent nobodies."

Who was Hudson Taylor? What is Hudson Taylor most known for in Christian missions?

Hudson Taylor once described his early Christian journey as “determination followed by failure.” Though his path was marked by struggle, God ultimately led him into a place of rest. If you've placed your faith in Christ, how would you describe your own walk with the Lord? Is it marked by rest or failure? Join Kelly as he explores this question by focusing on the books of Deuteronomy and Galatians.www.instagram.com/thehishillpodcast/www.hishill.orgkelly@hishill.org

What does it mean to truly abide in Christ? Hudson Taylor's life answers this through his deep reliance on Jesus. Once striving in his own strength, Taylor came to realize that fruitfulness flows only from resting in Christ. His life bore lasting impact as he founded the China Inland Mission and helped bring the gospel to thousands. His story reminds us that the Christian life is not about what we do for Christ, but what He does through us as we abide in Him.

In this stirring new season of the Commands of Christ Podcast, we move from principle to practice—tracing the commands of Jesus through the lives of men and women who lived them out with passion, humility, and dependence on Him. Christ's Commands in Action invites us into the stories of ordinary individuals throughout church history who, by God's grace, lived extraordinary lives marked by obedience to the Word of Christ. From well-known names like Hudson Taylor and George Müller to lesser-known saints whose quiet faith shaped generations, each biographical sketch highlights a specific command of Jesus, showing what it looks like to put His Word into action. More than historical recollection, this season is a call to follow Christ as others have before us—not by exalting people, but by glorifying the power and presence of God working through flawed, but faithful vessels. These testimonies build our faith, exalt the risen Christ, and offer practical encouragement for how we too can walk as His disciples today. As we explore a new life each week, we'll be reminded that the same Christ who empowered them is alive in us—and that His commands are not just to be studied, but lived.

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Hudson Taylor afirmó: “Un pequeño paso de obediencia vale más que un gran sueño sin acción”. Así es, la vida espiritual no se edifica con momentos extraordinarios aislados, sino con obediencias pequeñas, constantes y sinceras. No obstante, solemos menospreciar los gestos simples como pedir perdón, orar unos minutos más, animar a alguien, o resistir una tentación que parecía pequeña. De modo que hoy practiques una obediencia concreta. No esperes condiciones perfectas para obedecer; da un paso pequeño, firme y lleno de fe. Además, recuerda que la obediencia abre puertas: trae claridad donde había confusión y fortaleza donde había miedo. Así pues, cuando no sepas qué hacer, vuelve a lo último que Dios te pidió; allí encontrarás dirección. Por consiguiente, no subestimes lo pequeño. Cada acto humilde de obediencia deja huellas eternas porque el Señor Jesús honra la fidelidad más que la apariencia. La Biblia dice en Lucas 16:10: “El que es fiel en lo muy poco, también en lo más es fiel”. (RV1960).

In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, 'Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.' Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. Author Vance Christie tells Hudson Taylor's story to Randy Melchert.

In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, 'Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.' Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. Author Vance Christie tells Hudson Taylor's story to Randy Melchert.

In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, 'Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.' Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. Author Vance Christie tells Hudson Taylor's story to Randy Melchert.

As we close this season of Cast Down Your Bucket Where You Are, we look to a woman whose obedience shaped how generations understand missionary history. Have you ever wondered how God might use your heritage, your story, or your place in life—right where you already stand—to make an eternal difference?In this final episode, Tracie and Abigail share the remarkable life of Geraldine Taylor, daughter-in-law of Hudson Taylor, who cast down her bucket exactly where God placed her. Though she served faithfully on the mission field, her greatest impact came through preserving the stories of those who carried the Gospel into China. Through her writings, Geraldine used her unique heritage and her calling to safeguard and honor these legacies which continue to inspire Christians today. Her life reminds us that the place God gives us—no matter how different than we may have expected—can become the place He uses most.If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Living Podcast, please share this episode with them. Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in your podcasting app! We love hearing from our listeners, whether through comments on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or messaging us on our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christianladiesfellowship.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You may also apply to be a part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our private Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, but be sure to answer all the questions and agree to the group rules when you click to join.You can also email Tracie directly at tburns@immanueljax.org. Thank you for being part of this uplifting and encouraging community of ladies who want to live abundantly for the Lord!

In 19th-century England, James and Amelia Taylor famously prayed, 'Dear God, if you should give us a son, grant that he may work for you in China.' Their son, James Hudson Taylor, would go on to become the most influential missionary of the modern missionary movement. Author Vance Christie tells Hudson Taylor's story to Randy Melchert.

**Thank you for supporting this ministry, I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture." Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/JoanStahl **Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl **Contact Email: jsfieldnotes@gmail.com **Subscribe to me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-53418In modern times, the simple act of giving has become confused, complicated, and even feared. Jesus admonished us to give, but today, many are held back by the fear of what it will financially cost them, while others feel they have nothing to give. This has created a spiritual drought in the Church—a great lack of selfless generosity. ​Much of giving has been grossly distorted and monetized by a post-modern gospel, a far cry from the overflowing mercy and community found a century ago. This video cuts through the confusion to reveal the original, ceaseless flow of Christian generosity. We are vessels of mercy. We receive mercy from God, and that divine love is meant to flow continually through us to others. ​Thanksgiving is for only for one day, but our lives are meant for every day giving until the end of our lives. ​Giving is not an obligation; it is our greatest living purpose. As John 3:16 declares, God gave us the greatest gift of His Son Jesus because He so loved the world. It's time to stop hoarding and start pouring out. Give yourself away in the love streams of Jesus, quenching the thirst of those who are desperate, lonely, and afraid. ​ In this video, we dive into: ​The true meaning of Jesus's command to give. ​How the modern "monetized gospel" has ruined true generosity. ​The antidote: Living as a vessel of ceaseless mercy. ​Why the fear of financial loss is misplaced. ​The power of giving what you think you don't have. ​Join the conversation in the comments! What does true, Christ-centered giving look like in your life? "The less I spent on myself and the more I gave to others, the fuller of happiness and blessing did my soul become." - Hudson Taylor, Missionary to China ​

Todaywe're continuing to look at the prayer, the petition, that the Apostle Paulprayed for the saints there at the church of Ephesus. The first thing he prayedfor in verse 16 is that they would “be strengthened with might through HisSpirit in the inner man”. They'd have spiritual energy to live for the LordJesus Christ and to do the will of God. Secondly, Paul prayed, “that Christmay dwell in your hearts through faith that you being rooted and groundedin love”. So, the second thing now Paul is praying for is the depth oftheir spiritual experience in Christ. How deep is your spiritual life? Youknow, so many Christians are like a mile wide and an inch deep. They display alot of Christianity until they end up in a different situation, a crisis, thenit's revealed they have no depth to their Christian life. That's what Paul ispraying for, that there would be depth in their spiritual walk with God. Heuses three words in verse 17 to speak of this depth. The first word is “dwell”.Then the second is “rooted”. The third word is “grounded”.  Theword “dwell” is a word that speaks of Christ being at home in our hearts. WhatPaul is praying for is a deeper experience between Christ and His people. Heyearns for Christ to settle down and feel at home in their hearts—not a surfacerelationship, but an ever-deepening fellowship. Not only are we at home inChrist, He's at home in our hearts. Abraham is a good illustration of this.When God and the two angels came to see Abraham after He has promised him ason, God felt at home with Abraham. He sat down to have a meal with him. Heconversed with him. He talked with him. But then, God had another thing on Hisagenda, that was the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He didn't go to Lot'shouse. He sent the two angels because He didn't feel at home in Lot's heart.So, my friend, to dwell in our hearts means Christ is at home. He has a placewhere He can commune and fellowship with us. Jesus is always a welcome guest. Now,already we are saints. That's what Paul addressed these Christians at Ephesuswith in the very first verse of the book: “To the saints at Ephesus”. So,they're saints already. They are already in Christ. Christ is already in them.But the question is, does Christ dwell in your hearts? Is He abiding in yourheart? (John 15:7-8).  Thesecond word that we see here is the word “rooted”. The verb rootedmoves us into the plant world. The tree must get its roots deep into the soilif it is to have both nourishment and stability; and the Christian must havehis spiritual roots deep into the love of God. Psalm 1:2-3 is a perfectdescription of this word. Jeremiah 17:5-8 is agood commentary on it. One of the most important questions a Christian can askhimself is, "From what do I draw my nourishment and my stability?" Ifthere is to be power in the Christian life, then there must be depth. The rootsmust go deeper and deeper into the love of Christ. Thirdly,we see the word “grounded”. Grounded is an architectural term; it refersto the foundations on which we build. There's only one foundation that can bein our lives and that's the foundation of Jesus Christ. We know that theexperiences of life, the trials of life will expose if we're building on thefirm foundation of Jesus Christ. Which means we have depth. Jesus said it thisway in Luke 6:47-48, He is like a man building a house, whodug deep and laid the foundation on the rock.  We'redwelling in Christ. Christ is dwelling in us. We have deep roots into thefoundation, Christ Himself. “Christ is our life” (Colossians 3:4). “Forto me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21).  That is then the story of our life. It's aChrist-like life. It's exchanged life, as Hudson Taylor put it.  Myfriend, that's what we need to have. That's why Paul prayed for the depth, thedepth of our love in Christ. We should pray for that not only for ourselves,but for others.  Godbless!

Daily audio recordings of CMFI Praise, Prayer and Fasting Crusade. From 13th October to 21st Nov 2025

Daily audio recordings of CMFI Praise, Prayer and Fasting Crusade. From 13th October to 21st Nov 2025

On this episode, David Wollen reflects on how this hymn points us to the joy of abiding in Christ, our true rest.

Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor and University of Washington rower Cillian Mullen join Sarah to discuss what life is like right now for trans college athletes, the current policy landscape and best practices for allies of the LGBTQ community. Follow Athlete Ally on Instagram here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did the Philippians do for Paul? Listen to this message to learn that they gave him an offering when no one else did. Find out that he thanked them, not for the money, but for for the evidence of their spiritual growth. Hear his discussions on how pastors are to receive care as the Holy Spirit directs people. Hear about Hudson Taylor and some of his experiences in trusting God for his needs and the needs of the China Inland Mission. All believers should be challenged to learn to walk by faith and not by sight since God has promised to supply all our needs.

SummaryPastor Mitchell preaches a powerful missions rally sermon about spiritual growth, first love, and God's global vision for the Church. From Ephesians 4, he challenges believers to grow beyond spiritual infancy, embrace their calling, and rise up for world evangelism. Using vivid illustrations like bonsai trees, fishbowls, and missionary heroes such as William Carey and David Livingston, Pastor Mitchell reminds us that everything God touches must grow. Don't stay the same—let God expand your vision and step into your destiny.Chapters00:00 – Intro: Wayman Wednesday on Taking the Land Podcast01:30 – Discipleship and native pastors in the islands02:30 – Growth vs. spiritual immaturity04:25 – Ephesians 4: Growing up in Christ05:40 – First love: milk vs. solid food07:15 – “You've left your first love” – Revelation warning08:00 – Hudson Taylor's grave and the road not taken09:45 – Love in the arena of life11:15 – Loving people vs. loving the world13:10 – Vision and personal growth potential14:15 – Bonsai tree, fishbowl, and bound feet illustrations16:30 – The power of associations: “Who you hang out with”17:25 – Oxygen mask and choir heartbeat illustrations19:30 – Unlimited potential in Christ21:20 – Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, favor with God and man23:10 – The danger of self-obsessed generations26:30 – God's global vision for the Church27:45 – Peter and Cornelius: Gospel to the Gentiles28:55 – William Carey: the father of modern missions30:05 – David Livingston's call to Africa31:15 – Romans 10: How shall they hear without a preacher?32:40 – Discipleship: the key to world evangelism33:20 – The “absurd” world revolution of a small fellowship34:30 – Call to rise up into your destiny35:20 – Final altar call and closing prayerShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

Today’s illegal immigration focuses podcast begins with a couple reminders and updates (0:18), followed by a lengthy conversation (me, myself, and I) about hoping to give more context to the overall immigration topic (4:18), including some interesting stories about my wife and I, and my 36 hours as an illegal migrant in the country that shall not be named (12:41), as well as the story of my illegal migrant (at least, for a time) Cuban friend, Mitchell. (39:40) Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com or find everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us! Unbeaten: Confronting the Lies (and Laughter) of the Chinese Communist Police The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China Unbeaten.vip A few quick updates: Pray4China.us is now an alternative to our usual domain: PrayforChina.us Chinacompass.vip takes you to our podcast home page on the FLF network Let me know if you want your own PrayforChina link! (OKSisterState.com, Praymo.org) Pray for China provinces of the week (follow @chinaadventures to see which city daily): Sun, July 20 - Yunnan is paired with Arkansas and Louisiana for prayer. Learn more and listen to my Yunnan podcast: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/yunnan/ Mon, July 21 - Zhejiang is paired with NC for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/zhejiang/ Hudson Taylor fell in love with Maria here in Zhejiang. Check out the podcast. Tue, July 22 - Tropical Guangdong is paired with Florida for prayer. For more info (and podcast): https://prayforchina.us/index.php/guangdong/ Wed, July 23 - Chongqing is paired with SE Texas for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/texas/ Thu, July 24 - Shanghai is paired with NYC for prayer. For more info, and the Shanghai podcast: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/shanghai/ Fri, July 25 - Tianjin, just east of China’s capital, is paired with Maryland for prayer. For my moving podcast about the many martyrs of Tianjin: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/tianjin/ Sat, July 26 - Guangxi is paired with Mississippi and Alabama for prayer. For the Guangxi podcast, Mountain Chief: I Don't Want Your Jesus… https://prayforchina.us/index.php/guangxi/ Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

“I have claimed this land for God.” The words were written by John G. Paton and adorn the grave of his wife and child. It was a declaration of faith that God would bring the people of the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, to Himself. The islanders were thought of as savages; in fact Paton slept on the grave to prevent the bodies of his wife and child from being eaten by cannibals. Paton famously said, “If I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms.” Today the islands are full of churches—even some very close to the site of Mrs. Paton's grave. Stephen McKaskel is the producer and director of a six-part video series called Missionary, which includes an episode about Paton, as well as others which tell the stories of famous missionaries. Listen as he tells why the church today needs the example of men and women sent by God and obedient to the Great Commission. Watch this behind-the-scenes video of Stephen and the team tracking down Paton's legacy in Vanuatu. He'll also share about filming in England on the path of William Tyndale, as well as stories of David Livingston, Amy Carmichael, Hudson Taylor and William Carey. Stephen also shares what he wants viewers and churches to take away after viewing the Missionary film series. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

I'm still traveling (6 countries in 6 days), so today's show is a mashup of two shorter bonus episodes I recorded exactly one year ago. The first discusses John G. Paton on his birthday (May 24, 1824), as well as a little bit about his contemporary Hudson Taylor. In the second, I spill the beans about the day I was deported from NW China in 2018. Note, these have been lightly edited from the old originals, but some 2024 or otherwise time-bound references are sure to remain. My apologies in advance. Part I: The Autobiography of John G. Paton - JohnGPaton.com Part II: Deportation Day - Unbeaten.vip Here's the link to the full text version of Chapter Seven from my book, which I also mentioned: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/deportation-day-may-25-2018 Unbeaten: Confronting the Lies (and Laughter) of the Chinese Communist Police This is the story of my arrest, interrogation, and deportation from China in 2018: Unbeaten.vip Please follow/subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite platform. Also check out my books and everything else we’re involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, Verse 2!

We start with news about China’s economic woes (1:10), followed by our Pray for China segment, where I share stories (among other things) of fried frogs and prostitution (22:27). Finally, I share excerpts from the journals of the grieving missionary William Milne on the anniversary of his wife Rachel’s death (38:01). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post detailed daily reminders to pray for China (www.PrayforChina.us). BTW, X is also the best way to get in touch with me. Either tag me with a question or comment, or follow and send a DM. Finally, PrayGiveGo.us has easy access to everything that I am involved in, including books, Substack, and this podcast. Missouri Wins $24B Lawsuit Against China https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/missouri-wins-lawsuit-against-china-with-24b-ruling China Questions Walmart Over Trump Tariff Response https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/China-questions-Walmart-over-response-to-Trump-tariff-costs (Paywall) China Job Worries Deepen https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/China-job-worries-deepen-as-Trump-hikes-tariffs-and-automation-spreads (Paywall) Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) Mar 22 (Sat) - Pray for Cixi (“Tsuh-shee”) in Ningbo City of Zhejiang Province, near where Hudson Taylor served and met his wife, Maria: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cixi,_Zhejiang Zhejiang (“Juh-jiang”) is paired with North Carolina for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/zhejiang/ https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang Learn more about how Hudson Taylor fell in love with Maria here on this podcast: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/24 Mar 23 (Sun) - Pray for Heyuan City in northern Guangdong, which I visited for the first and only time in August of 2002, distributing tracts by night: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heyuan Guangdong is paired with Florida for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/guangdong/ My Guangdong podcast: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/15 More Guangdong info: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangdong On This Day 205 Years Ago… One Year Bereaved: William Milne Reflects on Losing His Wife Rachel https://chinacall.substack.com/p/one-year-bereaved The Memoirs of William Milne: https://a.co/d/bALLtAf If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you use. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, Verse 2!

Sometimes, the story of another Christian's joy in God serves to kindle our own. Pastor John takes us to a remarkable moment in the life of Hudson Taylor.