Podcasts about Hudson Taylor

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).

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!

**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!

J. Hudson Taylor said, “When God's work is done in God's way for God's glory, it will never lack God's supply!” And haven't you found that to be true in your life? Today on Abounding Grace we'll learn as we give cheerfully and with a willing heart God will take care of our needs. He'll supply! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

The sermon centers on the theological truth that Christian suffering is not meaningless but purposeful, revealing God's surpassing power through human weakness. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7–12, it explains that believers are 'jars of clay' containing the priceless treasure of the gospel, so that God's power—demonstrated in affliction, persecution, and endurance—is clearly seen, not human strength. Suffering is not a sign of divine abandonment but a divine instrument: it reflects Christ's death and resurrection, testifies to the gospel in a broken world, and becomes a means by which others are drawn to salvation. Through the life of Hudson Taylor and Paul's own trials, the message affirms that faithful endurance in suffering, though painful, is a spiritual investment that advances the gospel and draws others to Christ, ultimately glorifying God.

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.

J. Hudson Taylor, pioneer missionary to China, said it this way: “There are 3 stages in any great work attempted for God: Impossible, Difficult & Done.”

Se le llama "efecto mariposa" al fenómeno que observó el físico Edward Lorenz en el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts buscando un modelo para un programa informático de previsiones meteorológicas. Al cometer un error descubrió que una pequeña turbulencia atmosférica en Pekín, no más grande que el aleteo de una mariposa, producía un tremendo huracán en Nueva York. Así lo ocurrido en Jerusalén durante la fiesta de Pentecostés en Hechos 2 produce un "efecto mariposa" que alcanza hasta lo último de la tierra. La fiesta judía de Pentecostés era una celebración de la cosecha que en tiempos de Jesús se relaciona con la entrega de los Diez Mandamientos. "Un viento recio y lenguas de fuego" recuerdan los truenos y relámpagos del Sinaí, pero el resultado ya no está en tablas de piedra, sino en corazones transformados. La banda de rock alternativo fundada en Chicago a finales de los 80, Smashing Pumpkins, ha hecho una canción con el título de "Pentecost" en su último álbum de 2024. Billy Corgan usa en ella el lenguaje cristiano para expresar la vulnerabilidad que siente al acabar su matrimonio. Más cercano al sentido bíblico es el tema de Paul Simon en su segundo disco, tras la ruptura con Garfunkel, "Duncan" (1972). El cantautor judío neoyorquino habla de "una chica en el aparcamiento predicando a la multitud / cantando canciones sagradas / y leyendo la Biblia". Dice: "Cuando le dije que me sentía perdido / Me habló todo sobre Pentecostés". Al relato de Hechos también hace referencia el grupo canadiense Arcade Fire en su disco del 2020, donde aparece también David Byrne, que con los Talking Heads ya dedicó todo un álbum a "Hablar en lenguas" en 1983. La pregunta aquí es si "ahora que tienes el Espíritu", tu "padre también hablaba en lenguas" (Speaking In Tongues). El milagro de Pentecostés hace que los discípulos puedan hablar de Jesús en "toda lengua" a los que habían venido a Jerusalén de tantas partes. Se inicia así la misión cristiana "hasta lo último de la tierra". La historia de Gladys Aylward (1902-1970), "La pequeña mujer", cuya historia cuenta el piloto y escritor Alan Burguess en 1957, fue llevada enseguida al cine en 1958 por Ingrid Bergman en "El albergue" o "La posada de la Sexta felicidad", según sea el título español o hispanoamericano. Aunque la actriz sueca no se parece mucho a aquella humilde empleada de hogar en Londres, que al no lograr aprender chino fue rechazada por la sociedad misionera de Hudson Taylor, sí muestra la tenacidad y sacrificio de esta "pequeña gran mujer". Su obra en China demuestra cómo la misión no es cuestión de estrategias de organización, ni intereses coloniales, sino resultado de la acción del Espíritu Santo. Escuchamos algunos diálogos de la versión doblada al castellano con los comentarios de José de Segovia sobre la banda sonora original del músico japonés ahora fallecido, Ryuichi Sakamoto, para la película de Bertolucci, "El último Emperador" (1987). Cuando vino a Burgos de Finlandia, el cantautor uruguayo de origen pentecostal Luis Alfredo Díaz, hizo el primer discos de cánticos para el movimiento católico de renovación carismática. "Ven Espíritu Santo" fue publicado por Ediciones Paulinas en 1976. En él está la canción "Mi Pentecostés". La Iglesia "nace del fuego" del Espíritu, como dice el grupo Servant. Esta banda se forma en una comunidad que viene de la Revolución por Jesús, cuando el ahora también fallecido Jim Palosaari se establece ese mismo año 76 en Canadá, después de llevar a muchos "hippies" al cristianismo en Inglaterra. Es ese "fuego" el que nos da "la vida para contar la historia", como dice Servant (Born In The Fire 1984).

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.

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

How can we instill integrity into our children?Teach them that we always live in God's presence.  Jesus is always in the room.As a family, read books or listen to radio theater stories of godly people like Hudson Taylor, George Mueller, Corrie ten Boom, and William Wilberforce, for example. Discuss lessons from their livesChildren need to feel valued as they learn to speak truth. If parents immediately berate a child if they share a differing opinion from their own, children will subtly learn to mask some truth. No better training exists than parents living lives worth replicating.  Those little ones see us day in and day out. May our children find us to be people of integrity – the real deal on the inside.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

The Name #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Weight of a Name"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." Exodus 20:7I remember growing up in a home where words mattered. My grandmother, God rest her soul, would gently correct us kids if we said "gosh" or "golly," reminding us that even these seemingly innocent expressions were ways of tiptoeing around the sacred name of God. At the time, I thought she was being overly strict. Now, with a few more years under my belt and hopefully a little more wisdom, I understand what she was trying to teach us about reverence.There's a story that's always stuck with me about the great missionary Hudson Taylor. When he was serving in China, he noticed that the Chinese people would bow deeply whenever they mentioned the name of their emperor, even in casual conversation. This got Hudson thinking about how carelessly he and other Christians often threw around the name of the Almighty God, the Creator of the universe, without so much as a pause or a moment of reverence.You see, when we take God's name in vain, we're emptying His name of its meaning and power. The Hebrew word for "vain" literally means "empty" or "worthless." It's like taking a precious family heirloom and using it as a doorstop.David understood this when he wrote, "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God" (Psalm 20:7). For David, God's name was a fortress to run into, a source of strength when everything else failed.How we treat God's name reveals how we view God Himself. His name represents His character, His faithfulness, His love, His power. When we call on His name in genuine prayer, we're connecting with the very heart of heaven. Let's treat His name with the honor it deserves.Prayer: Father, forgive us for the times we've treated Your holy name carelessly. Help us to remember that Your name is precious, powerful, and worthy of our deepest reverence. May we honor You not just with our words, but with our hearts. In Jesus' name, Amen.Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

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!

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!

Never Give Up #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Persistent WidowA lesson in not giving up "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint." - Luke 18:1Jesus told a story about a widow who kept pestering a judge for justice. This judge didn't care about God or people, but he finally gave the widow what she wanted just to get her to leave him alone. Jesus' point was simple: if a corrupt judge will respond to persistence, how much more will our loving heavenly Father respond to our prayers?This reminds me of a story I heard about Hudson Taylor, the great missionary to China. He was trying to raise support for his mission work, and he had been praying for a specific amount of money for months. One day, he received a letter with a check for the exact amount he had been praying for. The letter said, "I have been carrying this check in my pocket for three months, and God keeps telling me to send it to you, but I kept making excuses. Finally, I couldn't stand it anymore."God had answered Taylor's prayer three months before Taylor even knew it, but it took persistence on both ends to bring it to pass.You know, I think one of the biggest reasons we don't see more answers to prayer is that we give up too soon. We pray once or twice and when we don't see immediate results, we assume God isn't listening or isn't going to answer.I've learned this in my own life, sometimes the hard way. There have been things I've prayed about for years before seeing any movement. There have been people I've prayed for who seemed to get harder instead of softer toward God.But I've also learned that God's delays are not God's denials. Sometimes He's working behind the scenes in ways we can't see. Sometimes He's preparing our hearts for the answer.The persistent widow teaches us that we shouldn't give up. Keep praying, keep believing, keep trusting that our God hears us and will answer in His perfect timing.Is there something you've been praying about that you're tempted to give up on? Don't quit. Keep knocking, keep asking, keep seeking. Our God is faithful, and He rewards those who diligently seek Him.Prayer: Lord, help me to be persistent in prayer like the widow in Your story. When I'm tempted to give up, remind me that You hear every prayer and answer in Your perfect timing. Give me faith to keep believing even when I can't see what You're doing. Amen.Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

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“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. 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 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.

“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!

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!

Leitura Bíblica Do Dia: SALMO 145:9-13 Plano De Leitura Anual: 1 REIS 6–7; LUCAS 20:27-47  Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira: Sou muito ansiosa. Cedo de manhã é o pior momento porque estou sozinha com meus pensamentos. Por isso gravei esta citação de Hudson Taylor no espelho do meu banheiro, onde eu posso vê-la quando estou me sentindo vulnerável: “Existe um Deus vivo. Ele fala por meio da Bíblia. Ele é verdadeiro em Suas palavras e fará tudo o que prometeu”. As palavras de Taylor resultam de anos de caminhada com Deus e nos lembram de quem Ele é e tudo o que Ele pode fazer em nossos momentos de enfermidade, pobreza, solidão e tristeza. Taylor não apenas sabia que Deus é fiel, ele vivenciou a Sua fidelidade. E porque ele confiava nas promessas de Deus e o obedecia, milhares de pessoas entregaram a sua vida a Jesus. Confiar em Deus e Seus caminhos ajudou Davi a reconhecer que o Senhor é fiel. Ele escreveu o Salmo 145, uma canção de louvor ao Deus que ele tinha experimentado ser bom, compassivo e fiel a todas as Suas promessas. Quando confiamos e seguimos a Deus, percebemos (ou entendemos melhor) que Ele é quem Ele diz ser e que Ele é fiel à Sua palavra (v.13). E, como Davi, respondemos louvando-o e contando aos outros sobre Ele (vv.10-12). Quando enfrentamos tempos de ansiedade, Deus pode nos ajudar a não vacilar em nossa caminhada com Ele, pois Ele é fiel (HEBREUS 10:23) Por: KAREN HUANG 

One of the great missionaries in church history was Hudson Taylor, the founder of China Inland Mission (1832-1905). Taylor was famous for his impact on global missions. One of the things that stood out about Hudson Taylor was his commitment to what is called “Indigeneity.” He wanted the gospel to go to the Chinese people and make them Christians in the truest sense. He didn't want cultural adaptation but true gospel transformation. He said wanted: “Christian Chinese—true Christians, but Chinese in every sense of the word.” If you ever saw pictures of Hudson Taylor, you will know that he went out of his way not to bend others to his culture but to bend himself to the culture of the Chinese in order that they might come to know Christ. If there was going to be cultural adaptation, it would be on his part. This reminds me of the apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means, I might win some.” This Sunday's sermon is taken from Acts 10:1-48 and is called “Becoming All Things.”    Looking forward to seeing you next Sunday and worshipping Christ together with you! Invite a friend!   In Christ, Kevin Dibbley, Senior Pastor

Hudson Taylor's spiritual secret gave me a new look at my life of faith.

It all started when my Dad helped some people lift a piano. There were not enough men to lift it, but they all thought they could handle it. And the next thing I knew, my Dad ended up in the hospital for a hernia operation, all because of lifting that big piano. He never should have tried to lift that much. You know what? I'm talking to somebody now who is sweating, and straining to lift...oh, not a piano! But it might be something you were never meant to lift. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Trying So Hard to Be Good." Well, our word for today from the Word of God is John 15:4-5. I guess you could say it's about avoiding spiritual hernias! Jesus is probably walking through the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. He's now in the countdown hours before He goes to the cross, and He stops and says, "Gentlemen, take a look at that grape vine over there." And in the process, He teaches them a lesson that they probably remembered every time they looked at a grape vine. He said, "I am the vine, you are the branches." And then in verses 4 and 5 He said, "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit. Apart from Me you can do nothing." Now, what Jesus is saying here in simple language is this: You concentrate on staying close to Me, and I'll produce the results. Not you'll produce the results; I'll produce them. Don't get it backwards. You're not the vine producing the fruit. Jesus said, "I'm the vine. All you are is the branch." When He says you'll bear fruit, I think that every follower of Christ who has any life at all in Him is going to be a fruit-bearing Christian. What does that mean? Well, it means, for example, the love that you need for that person in your family or at work that's really difficult for you to deal with...maybe somebody at school. The fruit that you need to produce is love for that person who has given you no reason to love them. How about the patience you need? Or fruit can mean people coming to Christ. So, how do you have the love you need, the patience you need, the self-control you need? How do you lead people to Christ? It is not about you producing the results. Don't forget the vine and the branches picture. You look at that branch on that vine, it looks like the grapes are coming from the branch. But that's wrong! They're coming through the branch. They're coming from the vine. All of the good traits of a Jesus follower, all the love, all the witness, all the persuasion, all the power, all the patience that you need isn't yours. The good result oh, comes through you but not from you. Imagine a little branch lying off on the side going, "Oh, oh, wait! I've got to get some fruit on me!" You say, "Get back on the vine! That's where the fruit comes from." Maybe you've seen the Christian experience as something where you have to sweat, and strain, and push and say, "Oh, I've just got to try harder. I've tried so hard to be a good Christian." That's why you get a spiritual hernia. All you've got is a self-improvement plan with Christian words. See, your mission is to stay close to your Jesus, and then as you do your part, He will naturally produce what you've been trying to force. Hudson Taylor, the great missionary leader, said, "I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him, and I ended up asking Him to do His work through me." Listen, "Open your hands, open your arms and relax." Or in the words of Corrie ten Boom, "Don't wrestle, just nestle."

"All God's giants have been weak people"-Hudson Taylor. God meets the weak and becomes their strength. When that happens our mindset shifts from I can't do this without you to I won't do thus without you.

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!

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!

(1 Timothy 3:15) The church is not called to do everything—it is commanded to do one thing! His purpose must become ours! Every member must find their place in the wonderful work of God in this world. (0967250317) ----more----   The Mission of the Church We've taken a good bit of time to look at what the Bible says about the church, and here's why. Because this is what God is doing in this world right now. This is present tense. This is where we're living. This is not theory, this is practice. What is God doing in this world through the local New Testament church? And what are we to be doing? What's our mission? Let's begin with one verse today, 1 Timothy 3:15 Paul writes, "But if I tarry long that thou may know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the Church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." Understanding Our Role in the Church We find something here that's true of the institution, of the church and something that's true for the individual in the church. The truth for the institution is this. We have one mission and that mission as the Church of the Living God, is to be the pillar and ground of the truth, literally to uphold the truth, to lift up the truth in love. We've been given a body of doctrine. And it's our mission, not just to hold it. Did you hear the words, the pillar and ground of the truth? What's the pillar and ground do? That's the foundation. And then the pillars hold it up. It's not just our responsibility to hold the truth, it's our responsibility to uphold the truth. It, in other words, to show it to others, to share it with those around us, to lift it up in the midst of a world that is filled with error. That's the church's mission. Now individually, what's my part in that? The Bible says that we're to know how we're to behave ourself in the house of God. In other words, we're to find our place in that work. We're to find our mission in God's mission. The New Testament Church exists to accomplish Christ's purpose in this world, not our purpose. So when you identify the Lord's mission, you've identified the local church's mission, you've identified your own mission.  The Church's Mission: Unlike Any Other  Churches have not been called on to do everything in this world. Today churches are trying to offer services and programs for every possible need. But could I remind you, the church has been given a mission that no other organization on Earth can fulfill. Ours is eternal work. Ours is not simply to make this world a better place from which to go to hell. Ours is a mission to keep people out of hell. Do you remember when we began our study of what the Bible says about the church? Jesus said of the church, the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. We're to be on the offense. We're to be advancing against the gates of hell we're to be pulling people out of the fire. In the words of Jude we're to be rescuing the perishing. That was Fannie Crosby's famous hymn, rescue the perishing care for the dying. Snatch them in pity from sin in the grave. Our mission is to advance the cause of Jesus Christ in this world and to bring people to the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is Christ's mission.  The Church & the Great Commission In Matthew chapter 28, the Lord Jesus gave what is commonly referred to as the Great Commission. Some people have have said that the Great Commission has become the great omission. How true it is that the one thing God left us to do is the one thing we're most failing to do. Listen to the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:18, "All power is given unto me, in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And lo, I am with you all way, even under the end of the world. Amen." I love this. The same one who founded the church is still with us. The same one that was with that first primitive church. Those first disciples that were the called out assembly is with us now and He is with us. Not so we can simply sit in a building and enjoy a good message, not so we can simply sit around in fellowship and talk to one another and think about how great it is. We're not going to hell, but to carry out his work in this world.  Active Faith and Influence It was Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission that famously said, God is always advancing. I wonder if God's always advancing, are we? Because if we're in step with God, that must mean we're supposed to be on the move, not passive. But active, not simply sitting around waiting on Jesus to come. That was the error of the church at Thessalonica at one point. They thought they'll just sit around and wait on the Lord to show up. When Jesus said, occupy till I come, he did not mean occupy church pew. He meant be busy. Be busy about the Lord's business, the work of the Lord and the tool that we use in this world. Is influence. It's not force. You can't make people believe on Christ. You we're not twisting people's arms to become Christians. Rather, we are giving the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. That's the work that every church is to be busy with, and that means that's the work every member of the local church is to be busy with. This is how we're to behave ourselves. In the House of God, the Church of the Living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Personal and Practical Application of the Church's Mission So let's get real, personal and practical today. Are you doing that? What are you doing in and through your local assembly to get the gospel to your community? To reach the lost in your area? To advance the cause of the gospel around the world? That is the mission of every local New Testament church and not simply to belong and not simply to believe. But then to be busy getting the Gospel to other people. In the end, the objective is one thing.  Glorifying God Through the Church It's the glory of God. The church's duty is to carry on the work of Christ, to represent the one true and living God, so that one thing will happen. He will get the glory. And my pastor used to say that the measure of any church. Is one thing. It is its likeness to Jesus Christ. Why did Jesus come to glorify the Father to reveal God again? The measure of any church is not its buildings or its budgets. It's not its programs or the personality of the preacher. The measure of any church is one thing. Is it bringing glory and honor to the Lord Jesus Christ? Is it lifting up the truth in love? Is it pointing people to God? God's mission for the church is that we bring him glory. That's true now, and that's true for all eternity. In Ephesians 3:20, we read these words now, "Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us." Listen to verse 21, "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." I hope you'll lend your amen to that unto him. Be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Are you bringing Him glory today? Is your church bringing him glory? If we're not advancing his name, if we're not advancing his calls, if we're not advancing his gospel, then we are not bringing him glory. What do you think we're gonna do? For all eternity? For all eternity, we're gonna bring in glory.  Eternal Glory and Worship In fact, that's how the New Testament ends. In Revelation chapter four, we're given this little snapshot around the throne of the church, and the Bible says in Revelation 4:10, "The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, Thou it worthy, oh Lord, to receive glory and honor and power. For thou has created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created." He repeats it in Revelation 5:11, "And the voice of many angels round the throne and the beast and the elders. And the number of them was 10,000 times 10,000 and thousands of thousands." And what are they saying with a loud voice? "Worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing." Friend, that's gonna be a church meeting like you've never been in before. But until we get to that day, we're to be bringing him glory now in every meeting and through every ministry that God has given us. Pray for Your Church Would you pray today for your church? Pray for your pastor. Pray for the deacons, pray for fellow members. Pray for the lost in your area to be saved and pray that you personally will do your part to bring in glory and to get the gospel to others because that my friends, that's what God says in his word. That's what the Bible says about the church.   Outro and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on enjoying the Journey.

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we unpack the last of our core values of the church, focusing on world missions and the biblical mandate to spread the gospel globally. Reflect on the roles of goers and senders in fulfilling the Great Commission, while exploring examples from scripture and the heart of missionary work. With insights from historical missionaries like Hudson Taylor and Henry Martin, this episode challenges listeners to consider their part in reaching the unreached and connects believers with the missionary heart of God. God bless and have a great week!

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 daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). Check out all of the other things we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. I begin by recommending a relatively unknown ministry (richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/) that I respect and support (0:44). Then we talk about the pros and cons of deporting all Chinese students in the US (9:33). Next, I talk about how I learned Mandarin (21:08), beginning 22 years ago this week, followed by an overview of the unique Chinese places to pray for this week (34:36). Finally, I tell a few more stories, beginning with the fun (also 22 years ago this week) of being surrounded by police in Shunde (43:01). We end with a couple of letters from William Borden (BordenofYale.com) dating back 120 and 112 years, respectively, as he shares (51:20) about the heathenism he witnessed and why he dressed like an Arab in Cairo. Help for Refugees: The Richard Wurmbrand Foundation https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/ Cancel All Chinese Student Visas? https://www.newsweek.com/congressman-stop-chinas-exploitation-our-student-visa-program-opinion-2029415 How To Teach Yourself Mandarin https://chinacall.substack.com/p/how-i-taught-myself-mandarin Don’t forget to Pray for China this week (Feb 15-22! (PrayforChina.us) Feb 15 (Sat) - Pray for Yushu in far southern Qinghai, just north of Tibet. We lived in this Tibetan region back in 2004, and visited off and on over the years. Qinghai (“Cheeng-high”) is paired with southern CO, west TX, and NM for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/states/colorado.html https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/3 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yushu_City,_Qinghai https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/qinghai Feb 16 (Sun) - Pray for Xingping City in Xianyang Prefecture, home to the largest airport in NW China (where I was deported). Shaanxi is paired with Kansas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s6GcIAfDjfcH5a5RNjAe8 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xingping https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shaanxi Feb 17 - Pray for Binzhou (“Bean-joe”) Prefecture in Shandong Province. Shandong ("Mountain East"), on China's east coast, is paired with Virginia for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/49 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binzhou https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shandong/1900-protestant-martyrs-in-shandong Feb 18 - Pray for Xiaodian District in Taiyuan City, the capital of north China's Shanxi Province. Shanxi (“west of the mountains”) is paired up with Nebraska for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/27 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaodian,_Taiyuan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi Feb 19 - Pray for hilly Leshan (“Luh-shan”), a three-million-strong city in south-central Sichuan Province. Home of the panda and many unreached Tibetans, Sichuan is matched with Texas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/10 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/sichuan Feb 20 - Pray for mountainous Dehong Prefecture in western Yunnan Province, home to a number of diverse ethnicities on the porous border with Myanmar. Home to huge mountains and diverse minorities, Yunnan is paired with Arkansas/Louisiana for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/28 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehong_Dai_and_Jingpo_Autonomous_Prefecture https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/yunnan Feb 21 - Pray for Xiaoshan District, the most populated within Zhejiang’s capital, Hangzhou. Hangzhou was Hudson Taylor's first field of service and where he met his first wife, Maria. Zhejiang (“Juh-jiang”) is paired with North Carolina for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/24 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaoshan,_Hangzhou https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang Feb 22 (Sat) - Pray for crowded Zhongshan City in southern Guangdong Province, right between Guangzhou and Macau. We've passed through here countless times. Tropical and populous Guangdong is paired up with Florida for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/15 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhongshan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangdong Borden of Yale: No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets (BordenofYale.com): You Have Not Seen Heathenism: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/you-have-not-seen-heathenism Borden Goes Native: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/borden-of-yale-goes-native-a-la-hudson If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10:2!

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 daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). Check out all of the other things we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. I begin by recommending a relatively unknown ministry (richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/) that I respect and support (0:44). Then we talk about the pros and cons of deporting all Chinese students in the US (9:33). Next, I talk about how I learned Mandarin (21:08), beginning 22 years ago this week, followed by an overview of the unique Chinese places to pray for this week (34:36). Finally, I tell a few more stories, beginning with the fun (also 22 years ago this week) of being surrounded by police in Shunde (43:01). We end with a couple of letters from William Borden (BordenofYale.com) dating back 120 and 112 years, respectively, as he shares (51:20) about the heathenism he witnessed and why he dressed like an Arab in Cairo. Help for Refugees: The Richard Wurmbrand Foundation https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/ Cancel All Chinese Student Visas? https://www.newsweek.com/congressman-stop-chinas-exploitation-our-student-visa-program-opinion-2029415 How To Teach Yourself Mandarin https://chinacall.substack.com/p/how-i-taught-myself-mandarin Don’t forget to Pray for China this week (Feb 15-22! (PrayforChina.us) Feb 15 (Sat) - Pray for Yushu in far southern Qinghai, just north of Tibet. We lived in this Tibetan region back in 2004, and visited off and on over the years. Qinghai (“Cheeng-high”) is paired with southern CO, west TX, and NM for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/states/colorado.html https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/3 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yushu_City,_Qinghai https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/qinghai Feb 16 (Sun) - Pray for Xingping City in Xianyang Prefecture, home to the largest airport in NW China (where I was deported). Shaanxi is paired with Kansas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s6GcIAfDjfcH5a5RNjAe8 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xingping https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shaanxi Feb 17 - Pray for Binzhou (“Bean-joe”) Prefecture in Shandong Province. Shandong ("Mountain East"), on China's east coast, is paired with Virginia for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/49 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binzhou https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shandong/1900-protestant-martyrs-in-shandong Feb 18 - Pray for Xiaodian District in Taiyuan City, the capital of north China's Shanxi Province. Shanxi (“west of the mountains”) is paired up with Nebraska for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/27 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaodian,_Taiyuan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi Feb 19 - Pray for hilly Leshan (“Luh-shan”), a three-million-strong city in south-central Sichuan Province. Home of the panda and many unreached Tibetans, Sichuan is matched with Texas for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/10 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/sichuan Feb 20 - Pray for mountainous Dehong Prefecture in western Yunnan Province, home to a number of diverse ethnicities on the porous border with Myanmar. Home to huge mountains and diverse minorities, Yunnan is paired with Arkansas/Louisiana for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/28 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehong_Dai_and_Jingpo_Autonomous_Prefecture https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/yunnan Feb 21 - Pray for Xiaoshan District, the most populated within Zhejiang’s capital, Hangzhou. Hangzhou was Hudson Taylor's first field of service and where he met his first wife, Maria. Zhejiang (“Juh-jiang”) is paired with North Carolina for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/24 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaoshan,_Hangzhou https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang Feb 22 (Sat) - Pray for crowded Zhongshan City in southern Guangdong Province, right between Guangzhou and Macau. We've passed through here countless times. Tropical and populous Guangdong is paired up with Florida for prayer: www.PrayforChina.us https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/15 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhongshan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangdong Borden of Yale: No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets (BordenofYale.com): You Have Not Seen Heathenism: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/you-have-not-seen-heathenism Borden Goes Native: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/borden-of-yale-goes-native-a-la-hudson If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10:2!

A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Hudson Taylor Missionary To China Subtitle: Great Commission Course 2025 Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Teaching Date: 2/12/2025 Length: 30 min.

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.

A new MP3 sermon from Mission Africa is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Hudson Taylor's Confidence Subtitle: Old Paths Readings Speaker: Jim Robinette Broadcaster: Mission Africa Event: Devotional Date: 1/28/2025 Length: 1 min.

Pastor Nathan & Pastor Mike Maleto dive into the story of the great 19th century missionary, Hudson Taylor. 

••• Accepting His Invitation••• Bible Study Verses: Exodus 23.25, John 3.16, Genesis 12, Revelation 3.20, Psalm 119.89, Isaiah 55.11, Psalm 89.35, Deuteronomy 28.1, Isaiah 2.2, Job 32.8, Psalm 33.6, Exodus 4.22 . ••• “To every toiling, heavy-laden sinner, Jesus says, Come to me and rest. But there are many toiling, heavy-laden believers, too. For them this same invitation is meant. Note well the words of Jesus, if you are heavy-laden with your service, and do not mistake it. It is not, Go, labor on, as perhaps you imagine. On the contrary, it is stop, turn back, Come to me and rest. Never, never did Christ send a heavy laden one to work; never, never did He send a hungry one, a weary one, a sick or sorrowing one, away on any service. For such the Bible only says, Come, come, come”, Hudson Taylor,1832-1905, James Hudson Taylor was a prolific British on-sectarian Protestant Christian missionary to China, He adopted wearing native Chinese clothing even though this was rare among missionaries of that time. He has been referred to as one of the most significant Europeans to visit China in the 19th Century. † ••• "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I Am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light”, Matthew 11.28-30, NKJV . ••• What is a covenant?••• What is a contract?••• What are God's terms for the covenant of blessings? ••• What is a unilateral covenant? ••• What are 4-reasons why God's covenant works? ••• What are 3-reasons why Pastor Otuno is covering these covenant blessings?••• How do you enter into a covenant relationship with the Almighty God? ••• Who does God release blessings to? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about accepting God's invitation to service and blessings through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Godwin Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounters Radio Podcast originally aired on January 11, 2025 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcasted to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in it's mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . •••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND Photo by Cosmic Timetraveler UnSplash,, Photography, Austin, TX, https://www.instagram.com/cosmictimetraveler/. Art Direction by gil on his mac . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Hudson-Taylor-Quotes/ . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/250111-covenant-relationship-with-god-ep363 . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP 250111 Episode#363 GOT 250111 Ep363 . ••• Entering A Covenant Relationship With The Almighty God: Accepting His Invitation . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was there a secret to Hudson Taylor's great missionary successes in China? All sincere Christians desire to see God's blessing in their lives. Listen as America Pray Now leader, Ryan Thomas, shares about this "secret," and what it might mean for all believers in Christ.

Tim Challies joins David Wollen in this episode reflecting on Gospel advancement in China through the life and legacy of Hudson Taylor.

This week we are presenting a special episode to you. Several years ago Andrew Davies, a long-time friend of Media Gratiae and contributor to our Behold Your God studies, visited New Albany, MS. While he was here we asked him to read select sermons preached during the Great Awakening. One of those sermons was originally preached by William Chalmer Burns. Burns was a contemporary of Andrew Bonar and Robert Murray M'Cheyne in Scotland. Because of his godliness, he was offered a number of offices in large churches but turned each one down because he had on his heart to preach the gospel in China. He saw very little fruit there, but took the opportunity to mentor a young missionary by the name of Hudson Taylor. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Taylor, you can search through our archives as we have mentioned him multiple times throughout our podcasts. We also highly recommend his two-volume biography and will put a link to it below. We pray this sermon is a blessing to you. Show Notes: Hudson Taylor Biography - https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Hudson Taylor, one of the most influential missionaries to China, began life as a skeptic despite growing up in a Christian home. His journey to faith was deeply influenced by the prayers of his mother and sister, and a providential encounter with a Gospel tract that opened his eyes to the truth of Christ's finished work on the cross. From that moment on, Taylor dedicated his life to spreading the gospel to unreached people in China. His faith was often tested in remarkable ways. From living in the slums of London to prepare for the hardships of missionary life, to trusting God for every penny when his employer forgot to pay him, Taylor's life exemplified a deep reliance on God's provision. Despite numerous personal and professional challenges, including the deaths of his wife and children, Taylor's mission work flourished. He founded the China Inland Mission and paved the way for nearly 1,000 missionaries to bring the gospel to the unreached interior of China. Hudson Taylor's life was marked by humility, a steadfast commitment to God's call, and an unwavering belief that God could use even the weakest vessels for His glory. This episode explores how Taylor's deep trust in Christ's finished work inspired a movement that transformed countless lives, including his own. Join us as we reflect on the lessons from his extraordinary life of faith and mission. Scripture Reading: John 19:30

Welcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. And if you want to learn more about everything we are doing, visit PrayGiveGo.us I've been in Malaysia for a couple of days, primarily in Malacca, working on The Memoirs of William Milne (see PrayGiveGo.us on Oct 1 for the Kindle version). I almost got robbed by some middle-aged Chinese guys walking to my hotel yesterday, and it reminded me of my previous adventures in Malaysia… I want to point out that France has just proved the point about the Tibet/Xizang question last week… https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/xizang-replacing-tibet-in-french-museums-irked-tibetan-govt-in-exile-flags-distortion-of-history-101726766779169.html Pray for China (Zhejiang/North Carolina) Zhejiang is our province of the week, as well as today’s Pray for China post on X (@chinaadventures): Sep 21 - Pray for Huzhou (“Hu-joe”), aka Lake District, in northern Zhejiang (浙江) Province on China's eastern seaboard. Zhejiang (“Juh-jiang”) one of China’s most populated and important provinces that nobody has ever heard of. South of Shanghai on China’s eastern seaboard, it is aptly paired up with North Carolina for prayer in our intercession scheme, which you can find @ https://prayforchina.us/ Zhejiang’s Name & Geography Asia Harvest: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang Book: https://www.asiaharvest.org/bookstore/Zhejiang-The-Jerusalem-of-China-The-China-Chronicles-N%C2%BA3-p283325105 Zhejiang Missionaries & Martyrs Hudson Taylor: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang/hudson-taylor Maria (Dyer) Taylor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Jane_Taylor Desiring God on Hudson & Maria: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-marriage-of-tragedy-and-triumph Hudson Taylor & Maria (book): https://www.christianfocus.com/products/383/hudson-taylor-maria China’s First Protestant Martyr: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang/1847-walter-lowrie Thompson Family Massacred in Zhejiang: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/zhejiang/1900-david-agnes-thompson-and-children

In this week's episode, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James engage in an imaginative discussion. What if we could bring back masters in their fields like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, George Whitefield, Albert Einstein, or Hudson Taylor to teach us in Northeast Mississippi? If they were to offer tutoring near our homes, we'd do whatever necessary to be present and prepared to learn from them. As previously discussed, wisdom has called out to us. God Himself has promised to teach us His word. Sadly, we often approach Scripture unprepared, uninterested, and unwelcoming. Yet, there's no greater privilege in human life than meeting with our Creator. Therefore, we must come to Scripture filled with prayer, crying out to the One who is willing and able to teach us all we need to know. But how do we read and study well? John provides helpful tips on approaching personal Bible study. He and Teddy then discuss how to pray while studying Scripture to maximize its impact on our pursuit of holiness. We'll delve deeper into this subject next week. Resources mentioned: Hendrickson Commentaries https://www.accordancebible.com/product/bakers-hendriksen-kistemaker-nt-commentary-12-volumes/ New International Commentaries Old Testament: https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/nicot?srsltid=AfmBOorKYTUSA9vqpFT4J28fPCsHtRUqdWc4Y6KgJKScSgsH33N0UkaS New Testament: https://www.christianbook.com/apps/easyfind?Ntt=nicnt&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCQ&nav_search=1&cms=1&ps_exit=KEYWORD|legacy&ps_domain=www&aq=NIC Geneva Commentaries: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/series/geneva-series-of-commentaries/ John MacArthuer commentaries: https://www.gty.org/store/macarthurcommentaries Welwyn Commentaries: https://us.10ofthose.com/series/welwyn-commentary-series Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

The son of great missionary Hudson Taylor noted of his father, “For forty years the sun never rose on China that God didn't find him on his knees.” Someone called prayer the gymnasium of the soul. When was the last time you had a good “workout”? Today, James jumps into the mysterious cooperation of the divine with the human through prayer. When and why should we do it?I. Pray When You're SufferingII. Pray When You're SmilingIII. Pray When You're SickIV. Pray When You SinV. Pray For the SaintsTalk with God: Consider your prayer life—what things consistently keep you from praying (e.g. anxiety, distractions)? Surrender them to the Lord this week.Talk with others: Invite a few friends to gather regularly to spend time in prayer together.Talk with kids: How do you use the gifts God has given you to serve your church?

Welcome to the China Compass Podcast (from Lima, Peru)! Today, I start by looking at China's "take" on the assassination attempt on former president Trump, and how the Commies use the news for their own propaganda purposes... A nation under strain: What the Trump assassination attempt reveals about America https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/16/WS669660aea31095c51c50e67b.html Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-assassination-attempt-shooting-china-t-shirts-disappear-online-rcna162042 *China Compass is brought to you by Pray for China: www.PrayforChina.us --- Follow @chinaadventures for daily prayer updates! Today's featured province is Guangdong (aka, Canton). After a quick overview of this heavily populated region, it's story time. I talk about the time I was almost robbed with a pair of scissors while taking a midnight nap, my first experience with Chinese beggars, and my first encounter with the Chinese police, that almost stopped my career in China even before it got started. *Unbeaten is my story of being arrested, interrogated and deported from China in 2018: www.Unbeaten.vip Finally, we tackle some new China Compass Q&A, followed by William Borden's account of the Guangdong "boat people" in 1904. *Borden of Yale is a classic missionary biography written by Hudson Taylor's DIL: www.BordenofYale.com