Podcasts about Mission Network News

Today's HeadlinesAmended sacrilege law is a new reality for believers in Punjab StateThree key challenges facing the church in LaosUsing the World Cup to reach others

Today's HeadlinesFreedom for some, continued struggles for many in NigeriaAs war displaces Lebanese families, SAT-7 reminds children: ‘You Are Not Alone'Summer Bible Camps launch in 13 countries to reach thousands of kids

Carmen LaBerge talks about the concerns of AI-empowered warfare.  Will we allow artificial intelligence made decisions about targeting and strikes?  Congress is now considering the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Bill.  How do we make sure humans and ethical frameworks are in place?  Carmen also talks about a new trend called silent book clubs.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News highlights efforts by Christian organizations to bring relief after this past Monday's earthquake in the Philippines, as well updates on what the Church is enduring in India and Iran.  She also highlights effort to reach fans and players during this year's World Cup competitions.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Today's HeadlinesAcid attack on doctor highlights ongoing threats to women and girls in PakistanKeeping focus on God's Kingdom in complex geopolitical divisionsParents remain key to helping children build lasting faith

Today's HeadlinesChristians bring help and hope after Philippines earthquakeBible distribution continues in China despite persecutionIn persecution, no leader should walk alone

Today's HeadlinesHindu nationalists face scrutiny over persecution in IndiaBelieve If You Can! SAT-7 show in Türkiye dismantles stereotypes about ChristianityFaith in action: a glimpse of church leaders in Moldova

Today's HeadlinesVillages, Christians in southern Lebanon bear the cost of ongoing conflictChristian parents in Iran know that following Christ means sacrifice and sufferingKeys for Kids Storytellers help children in Albania hear the Gospel

Today's HeadlinesIran: Political leadership confusion, internet reboot, and Kuwait strikesEvacuation orders in southern Lebanon mean a change of plans for summer outreachUganda Ebola outbreak highlights need for trained medical workers

Today's HeadlinesUkraine's next generation shares messages for the West as capital endures more strikesThousands in Canada speak up over Bill C-9 religious freedom concernsMission Cry shipment reaches Uganda

Today's HeadlinesChristian villages in Lebanon receive aid amid regional escalationMENA displacement crises make refugee ministry training criticalEncouraged and connected: Cheshme app reaches Iranians beyond restrictions

Today's HeadlinesThree years later, ethnic violence still troubles Manipur StatePraying for winter to end: How you can walk alongside Chinese believersWarrior Leadership Summit works to heal damage done in the name of Jesus

Today's HeadlinesDR Congo: 80 Christians killed as Islamists target “worshipers of the cross”Determination and grit persist in the middle of Burkina Faso's insecurityMinistry leader urges caution as Christians turn to AI for guidance

Today's HeadlinesPeace proposal draft in Iran-US talks carries high stakesCuba's power shortages hinder but don't stop Christian radio teamDOOR's 2-by-2 teams grow Deaf-led churches worldwide

Matthew Soerens of World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table, co-author of the revised "Seeking Refuge," addresses the recent changes being made by the Federal government regarding legal immigration policies.  He also talks about how the global immigration crisis has changed over the last 10 years, policy changes in those 10 years, and the Bible call for us to love those in need of refuge. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about how the Church is still reaching out amid the Iran war and the crackdown in that country.  Also, with outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo how ministries are responding.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Today's HeadlinesInternet connectivity flickers in IranIs there really “persecution” of Christians in Israel? A Messianic Jew's perspectiveBible translators gain consultant-style support through book packages

Today's HeadlinesHajj begins: What happens when Muslims don't find what they're looking for?The Gospel gains ground in war-torn Myanmar

Today's HeadlinesBibles for the World Partners with GO Day to spread the GospelAmerican missionary doctor contracts Ebola, evacuates DRCWar and displacement deepen Lebanon's economic crisis

Today's HeadlinesPakistan tops Global Terrorism Index as attacks intensifySudanese refugees find Gospel hope amid civil war traumaEngaging Gen Alpha with the Gospel

Today's HeadlinesWar allies and gospel workers vie for the heart of IraniansEsther offers ancient hope in modern IranChristian broadcasters offer hope in the midst of Haiti's instability

Today's HeadlinesNigerian and United States forces kill top ISIS leader in NigeriaHajj during Middle East tensions: What's happening and how to prayHeart4Iran marks two decades of Gospel outreach

Today's HeadlinesWho will shape China's next generation? Foiled assassination plot in Syria points to a need for ChristSummer Reading Clubs develop lifelong habits

Today's HeadlinesLebanon peace talks raise hopes and risks$10 million cover-up: Report rocks Nigeria's Christian persecution crisisKeep showing up: what faithfulness in all seasons looks like in Haiti

Today's HeadlinesUN warns Haiti violence worsening; churches welcome fleeing familiesNorth Korea removes reunification goal, raising questions for ministriesBible club offers hope to child laborers in India

Adriel Booker, author of "Tethered to Hope," talks about the liminal space we are in after a tragedy, trauma, or crisis in your life.  You're not where you were ,but not at your destination.  Where is God and how does He show up after the crisis and before the new normal?  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer helps draw more attention to the situation in Nigeria with the killing of Christians by the Fulani, and why there is a concerted effort to cover up the situation.  She also addresses how the recent election in India could make matters worse for Christians in that country.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Today's HeadlinesLebanon seeks U.S. pressure on Israel ahead of peace talksRenewed attacks leave Colombians searching for hopeLoving the hard to love: Lessons from addiction ministry

Today's HeadlinesUkrainian children find hope through trauma-focused devotionalsOne ministry's FCRA avoidance may increase pressure on Christian ministries in IndiaEducation and care — helping Lebanese children holistically

Today's HeadlinesGospel enemies or gospel targets? Fulani militants in Nigeria are bothEgypt legalizes 191 more churches: What it means for local believersThe Gospel harvest continues amidst persecution in Sudan

Today's HeadlinesLebanon faces renewed uncertainty as Israel strikes BeirutRetaliatory attacks in eastern Kenya have communities on edgeIranian Christian woman's arrest hits close to home for SAT-7

Today's HeadlinesIndia's political scene changes, but gospel ministry does notIsraeli believers help new immigrants start overGraduates ready to share the Gospel with Native America

Today's HeadlinesIndia's ruling BJP party expands its political controlTurkish youth are “diamonds waiting to be polished”New program tackles sign language Bible translation bottleneck

Today's HeadlinesProposed National Christian Welfare Board is not what it seemsHormuz becomes a pressure point; U.S.-Iran dialogue faltersDoes a good God exist? Supporting Iranian children's biggest questions

Today's HeadlinesWells bring hope as Kenyans grapple with droughtWhat Country of Particular Concern status could mean for persecuted Christians in PakistanGod changes hearts using struggles to sanctify

Today's HeadlinesFlares of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah strain fragile ceasefireThree years later, Manipur State still without peaceBibles reach people in the right places, at the right times

Today's HeadlinesInsurgent groups join forces to seize key Mali cityBill submitted to Indian parliament could further complicate FCRA-rejected organizationsWords of hope that saved an inmate's life

Today's HeadlinesIraq caught between Western pressure and Iranian-backed militiasChildren watch and learn how to respond to trauma in the Israel-Hezbollah conflictWorld Missionary Press publishes new booklet offering hope

Today's HeadlinesIran's human rights record faces scrutiny after UN appointmentA glimpse into ministry strategy across the MENA regionAddiction recovery through the father heart of God

Today's HeadlinesIran ceasefire tested as believers face worsening conditions“God's people can't be forgotten”: Ministry urges prayer and action on Haiti food crisisUganda training equips teachers to reach the next generation

Today's HeadlinesHeart4Iran keeps a gospel mission focus in the midst of Iran political hopesStrait of Hormuz tensions strain aviation fuel for Gospel outreachGlobal Hackathon works toward Bible translation solutions

Today's HeadlinesPressure on energy infrastructure and shipping routes is “the new standard for warfare”SGA brings aid to Ukrainians with nowhere to goWhat ‘Ethnic Unity' laws mean for China

Today's HeadlinesIs the North Korean church disappearing? Not at allChristian radio team stands with communities affected by Kenya floodingEthiopian believers prepare for freedom ministry conference

Today's HeadlinesStricter anti-conversion law passed in India Chhattisgarh StateBible translation advances among Sudanese refugeesFARMS International combats poverty around the world

Today's HeadlinesUkrainian church destroyed in Russia's deadliest attack this yearIsrael-Lebanon ceasefire still needs more peacemakersSyrian refugees head home as Lebanon struggles under mounting pressure

Today's HeadlinesWhen peace means something different: a clash of worldviews behind the US-Iran ceasefireAn update on global terror and a reminder of the Great CommissionWhen war redirected the flight, God redirected the mission

Billy Hallowell of CBN News and Faith Wire looks at places where God is showing up in the news, including talking about his conversation with Franklin Graham regarding a letter he wrote to the President, celebrity gossip columnist Perez Hilton seeking God, and the growth of chaplains in public schools.   Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer keeps us focused on what the Church in the nation of Lebanon is doing as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified.  She also talks about the increased number of antisemitic incidence in schools in Europe.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Carmen looks at many of the news headlines of the day, including the Artemis II lunar mission that will hopefully lift off today, the recent activity with the US Supreme Court, especially the decision upholding the rights of counselors to counsel minors who are struggling with unwanted same-sex desires but don't want it.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about the elevated concerns of persecution of Christians in places like Syria and in places in Africa as Holy Week and Easter are here.  She also addresses the situation in Lebanon as Israel seeks to take out the terror group Hezbollah.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell updates us on places where God shows up in the news, including how a sermon by the pastor of a large church lead to dozens of cohabiting couples to make the commitment of marriage.  He also talks the latest "Investigating the Supernatural" episode about angels and demons.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News helps draw attention to a CEF missionary from South Korea who is being held in Russia.  There's a petition for her release.  Ruth also offers updates on the sitations in Lebanon and Syria amid the regional unrest.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Professor, at University of Northwestern - St. Paul, Anna Rask Emison outlines why the characters we read about in Genesis 3 are just as real in our experience today. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer shares about the significance of the uncertainty in Bangladesh and an update on the U.S. talks with Lebanon. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Billy Hallowell of FaithWire talks about former NCAA volleyball player Macy Petty who is part of the fight against biological males who claim to be female from competing with women in athletics.  Petty talks about the emotional and spiritual battle.  Billy also talks about how public school students in Washington state who are targeted because they attend Lifewise Academy religion release classes.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer update us on the situation in Iran with the anti-islamic government protests.  She talks with ministries there who see that these protests are hitting the country differently than previous ones.  She also updates us on the situation in Gaza and the people there.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Faithwire's Billy Hallowell talks about how in 2025, the sale of physical Bibles and the number of Bible app downloads surged.  He also talks about the books he's re-reading (other than the Bible), plus a new podcast he's going to be part of aimed helping men get into God's Word.  Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News offers updates from of the world's hot spots and how Christians and Churches are address matters in Venezuela, Iran, and others.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Pastor Daryl Crouch, executive director of Everyone's Wilson, joins Carmen in looking at the Christmas story.  What in it do we often miss?  What did Mary really know? And as we wind down 2025, Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer helps us see what fellow Jesus-followers in places like China, India, and Sudan are enduring and doing for the sake of Jesus.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here