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Welcome to this episode of China Compass, the 6th in a weekly series called “The Prison Pulpit”. I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new region to pray for daily. You can learn more PrayforChina.us. Every week, I mention the Appendix to my little memoir, Unbeaten, which details my arrest, interrogation, and deportation from China. This appendix, entitled Remember My Chains, is the written version of a message I have given all over the country dealing with remembering and praying for the persecuted church. You can get the book, Unbeaten, including the sermon, Remember My Chains, at Unbeaten.vip Today I want to read an illustration from that sermon, written by Richard Wurmband in his book In God's Underground (https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/pdfs/IGU-english.pdf). For those who don't know who Richard Wurmband is, let me give you a brief intro: Lutheran minister in Romania, part Jewish. 14 years in prison, including 2 in isolation. Helped start Voice of the Martyrs, but his son Michael doesn’t trust VOM. M. Wurmbrand’s VOM letter: https://www.billionbibles.com/michael-wurmbrand-vom.html Michael Wurmbrand’s ministry (free books!) : https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/ Pastor Richard Wurmbrand shares this moving testimony from a dirty underground prison cell: Our friendship began while I was trying to eat my first meal at Craiova (prison). The vile, greasy smell of the soup preceded its arrival in the cell. Shreds of rotten cabbage and unwashed [intestines] floated in a scum. But to eat was a duty and I emptied my dish. “How can you?” asked [my friend], whose stomach had revolted. “It was a Christian secret,” I said. “I think of St. Paul’s words ‘Rejoice with those that rejoice.’ Then I remember friends in America who are now eating grilled chicken, and I thank God with them as I take the first mouthful of soup. Next, I rejoice with friends in England who may be eating roast beef. And I get down another mouthful. So, by way of many friendly countries, I rejoice with those that rejoice—and stay alive.” [My friend] and I had to share a bunk through the hot, stuffy nights. I was [blessed] not to be on the floor. “You lie very still,” he said as others coughed and fidgeted around us. “What are you thinking? Does St. Paul help you now, too?” I replied, “Yes, for now I rejoice with those in the West by thinking of their comfortable homes, and the books they have, the holidays they can plan, the music they hear, the love they have for their wives and children. And I remember the second part of the verse, from the epistle to the Romans, ‘And weep with those that weep.’ I am sure that in the West many thousands think of us and try to help us with their prayers.”

Welcome to this episode of China Compass, the 6th in a weekly series called “The Prison Pulpit”. I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new region to pray for daily. You can learn more PrayforChina.us. Every week, I mention the Appendix to my little memoir, Unbeaten, which details my arrest, interrogation, and deportation from China. This appendix, entitled Remember My Chains, is the written version of a message I have given all over the country dealing with remembering and praying for the persecuted church. You can get the book, Unbeaten, including the sermon, Remember My Chains, at Unbeaten.vip Today I want to read an illustration from that sermon, written by Richard Wurmband in his book In God's Underground (https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/pdfs/IGU-english.pdf). For those who don't know who Richard Wurmband is, let me give you a brief intro: Lutheran minister in Romania, part Jewish. 14 years in prison, including 2 in isolation. Helped start Voice of the Martyrs, but his son Michael doesn’t trust VOM. M. Wurmbrand’s VOM letter: https://www.billionbibles.com/michael-wurmbrand-vom.html Michael Wurmbrand’s ministry (free books!) : https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/ Pastor Richard Wurmbrand shares this moving testimony from a dirty underground prison cell: Our friendship began while I was trying to eat my first meal at Craiova (prison). The vile, greasy smell of the soup preceded its arrival in the cell. Shreds of rotten cabbage and unwashed [intestines] floated in a scum. But to eat was a duty and I emptied my dish. “How can you?” asked [my friend], whose stomach had revolted. “It was a Christian secret,” I said. “I think of St. Paul’s words ‘Rejoice with those that rejoice.’ Then I remember friends in America who are now eating grilled chicken, and I thank God with them as I take the first mouthful of soup. Next, I rejoice with friends in England who may be eating roast beef. And I get down another mouthful. So, by way of many friendly countries, I rejoice with those that rejoice—and stay alive.” [My friend] and I had to share a bunk through the hot, stuffy nights. I was [blessed] not to be on the floor. “You lie very still,” he said as others coughed and fidgeted around us. “What are you thinking? Does St. Paul help you now, too?” I replied, “Yes, for now I rejoice with those in the West by thinking of their comfortable homes, and the books they have, the holidays they can plan, the music they hear, the love they have for their wives and children. And I remember the second part of the verse, from the epistle to the Romans, ‘And weep with those that weep.’ I am sure that in the West many thousands think of us and try to help us with their prayers.”

Pastor Andrew Brunson, author of the book God's Hostage, was imprisoned two years for his Christian work in Turkey (now called Türkiye). He says every single day was a battle to overcome fear, grief and anxiety. One who inspired him in these battles was Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, the founder of The Voice of the Martyrs. Brunson explains how Wurmbrand inspired him to dance inside his prison cell before the Lord. He says he didn't feel joy or happiness, but he set his will to act joyfully, in spite of his feelings. Brunson was also inspired by another former prisoner for Christ (and ), Dan Baumann, to lock away doubts and questions and choose to leave those in God's hand. Brunson says he told God from his prison cell, “I don't need answers to have a relationship with You.” Listen as Andrew shares how he came to “embrace my assignment” of being in prison for Christ. “I came out of prison with a deeper intimacy,” says Brunson, “I had the privilege to suffer for Christ.” God birthed a song in Andrew's soul while locked in prison. He'll share how his heart changed over the long months of his incarceration to a posture of faithfulness and trust; a change that happened despite not seeing his outward circumstances change at all. That heart change, he says, was his victory over the terrible circumstances and the injustice of Christian persecution he faced in prison. Finally, Brunson will tell the story of a letter he wrote to Norine that clearly demonstrated his changed heart. In the letter he expressed his commitment to drink every drop from “the cup of suffering” that the Lord had ordained for him. Andrew tells the entire story in his book, God's Hostage, which you can (affiliate link). Brunson has also released a teaching series helping Christians in the midst of difficulties and suffering. In the eight-session video series, Brunson shares practical insights from his own time in prison. You can also of our conversation with Andrew Brunson, and listen to his wife, as she shares her side to this story. Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! . Or listen each week—and receive daily reminders of specific ways to pray for persecuted Christians—in the for your smartphone or tablet.

Pastor Andrew Brunson, author of the book God's Hostage, was imprisoned two years for his Christian work in Turkey (now called Türkiye). He says every single day was a battle to overcome fear, grief and anxiety. One who inspired him in these battles was Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, the founder of The Voice of the Martyrs. Brunson explains how Wurmbrand inspired him to dance inside his prison cell before the Lord. He says he didn't feel joy or happiness, but he set his will to act joyfully, in spite of his feelings. Brunson was also inspired by another former prisoner for Christ (and VOM Radio guest), Dan Baumann, to lock away doubts and questions and choose to leave those in God's hand. Brunson says he told God from his prison cell, “I don't need answers to have a relationship with You.” Listen as Andrew shares how he came to “embrace my assignment” of being in prison for Christ. “I came out of prison with a deeper intimacy,” says Brunson, “I had the privilege to suffer for Christ.” God birthed a song in Andrew's soul while locked in prison. He'll share how his heart changed over the long months of his incarceration to a posture of faithfulness and trust; a change that happened despite not seeing his outward circumstances change at all. That heart change, he says, was his victory over the terrible circumstances and the injustice of Christian persecution he faced in prison. Finally, Brunson will tell the story of a letter he wrote to Norine that clearly demonstrated his changed heart. In the letter he expressed his commitment to drink every drop from “the cup of suffering” that the Lord had ordained for him. Andrew tells the entire story in his book, God's Hostage, which you can order here (affiliate link). Brunson has also released a teaching series helping Christians Prepare to Stand in the midst of difficulties and suffering. In the eight-session video series, Brunson shares practical insights from his own time in prison. You can also listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Andrew Brunson, and listen to his wife, Norine, on VOM Radio as she shares her side to this story. Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! Subscribe to the podcast. Or listen each week—and receive daily reminders of specific ways to pray for persecuted Christians—in the VOM App for your smartphone or tablet.

This is final part of a four-part series where Pastor Richard Wurmbrand talks about essential elements for organizing an underground church.Through sharing about his own experiences of suffering and spending 14 years in a Romanian communist prison for the sake of Christ, Richard Wurmbrand exhorts the church to make preparations now (while there is no persecution) for a future underground work.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

This is part three of a four-part series where Pastor Richard Wurmbrand talks about essential elements for organizing an underground church.Through sharing about his own experiences of suffering and spending 14 years in a Romanian communist prison for the sake of Christ, Richard Wurmbrand exhorts the church to make preparations now (while there is no persecution) for a future underground work.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

This is part two of a four-part series where Pastor Richard Wurmbrand talks about essential elements for organizing an underground church.Through sharing about his own experiences of suffering and spending 14 years in a Romanian communist prison for the sake of Christ, Richard Wurmbrand exhorts the church to make preparations now (while there is no persecution) for a future underground work.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

Through sharing about his own experiences of suffering and spending 14 years in a Romanian communist prison for the sake of Christ, Richard Wurmbrand exhorts the church to make preparations now (while there is no persecution) for a future underground work.In this four-part series, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand talks about essential elements for organizing an underground church.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

In this stirring message, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who spent 14 years in a Romanian communist prison, shares about the blessing and beauty of nothingness. In prison, they had nothing, so Jesus became their everything. We need this message in our modern day that is so often filled with lukewarm, passive, apathetic living within the Church.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

THE THESIS: It's not possible to hide the ruin The Party has reigned down upon people in the past two years, on a global basis. Still, The Party will use the Russia Vs. Ukraine War to launder every terrible deed they have done and to push every awful thing they intend to install. It's the constant crisis model and, as Christians, we have the ultimate answer: they have now power over us but that which our Father in Heaven grants.  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  The LORD Thwarts the Counsel of the Wicked, by Luke Bernston  "The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations." (Psalms 33:10-11) In August of 1944, Russian soldiers invaded and conquered the kingdom of Romania. For the next 45 years Romania was ruled by communists. The communist authorities did great evil. They killed and tortured many Christians. They subverted the churches to the authority of the state. Atheism became the official philosophy of the land. The name of Jesus was greatly despised. During this time Pastor Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned for over 14 years for proclaiming the name of Jesus. He was treated shamefully. His feet were brutally beaten. He was burned with hot irons. He, and many others, were put into small wooden boxes lined by nails on all sides and made to stand perfectly still for hours and even days. Starving rats were released into his cell. The communist authorities routinely beat Pastor Wurmbrand and all the other Christians they could find. They desperately tried to force their prisoners to name other Christians so they could torture them as well. The Christian prisoners were strictly forbidden from praying or preaching. Pastor Wurmbrand said, "We were happy preaching; they were happy beating us - so everyone was happy.." *1 The communists tried to wipe Christianity out. They failed miserably. They succeeded in murdering many Christians, but those Christians died with the name of Jesus on their lips. Those Christians entered into the eternal Kingdom of glory, but the rule of the communists in Romania was brought to an end nearly 30 years ago. Read the entire thing, here. THE NEWS & COMMENT: Biden has lost all grasp of reality. He says Putin invaded Russia. It didn't have to be this way . . .  Why isn't there criticism of Democrats for allowing Putin to fund his war? Liberty Lockdown w/ Clint Russell has Lara Logan on. She seem to agree with me about this all.  America's national debt surpasses $30 trillion for the first time Fed Chair Powell: 'War Underscores Need' for Crypto Regulation PSAKI: "The reason why the price of gas is going up is not because of steps the president has taken, they are because Putin is invading Ukraine." Gas prices rose $1.14 from Biden's inauguration to the day Putin invaded. The Biden Admin is illegally demanding tech companies provide info on Americans engaged in wrongthink and the NYT writes it up as if this is just a legit attempt at purging “misinformation”  Daniel Horowitz: White House is asking for $10 Billion for Ukraine and $22.5 billion for pfizer and moderna all rolled into one emergency supplemental. Watch Republicans support it. The average American just doesn't matter. "These people control our dollar, brother, and we didn't vote for them. Think about it." - Bryce "Based" Mitchell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back! After a hiatus over the Christmas break, we are thrilled to kick off our second season and 31st episode in the New Year. We have some amazing guests and fascinating topics to cover over the next several months. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some historical Christian figures whose lives we admire. From Charles Spurgeon, to Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, to CS Lewis, we take a few minutes to admire how God has chosen to use simple men of faith to accomplish great things. We also introduce some new segments that you will see in each episode. Charles Spurgeon Books: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=✓&query=Charles+Spurgeon C.S. Lewis Books: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=✓&q=C.S.+Lewis&search_type=books Pastor Richard Wurmbrand Books: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=✓&q=Richard+Wurmband&search_type=books Podcast Website: https://encounterpodcast11.wixsite.com/encounterpodcast

In this episode, I will discuss a little-known but very important book- Marx & Satan- written by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand. Pastor Wurmbrand was imprisoned for 14 years of his life for preaching the Gospel of Christ, and having the courage to criticize the Communist government. Within this book are quotes (which I will share with you) from Karl Marx that will prove the fact that Marx was once a professing Christian, who later abandoned his faith, and made his allegiance to Satan. I will also read from 2 Peter 2:17-22, which ties into the life and death of Karl Marx. This episode is of vital importance due to the promotion and indoctrination of the ideology of Marxism in our education systems, our places of employment, our military, and even our churches. Please share this message will all those who you know and love! Social Media- www.gab.com/MisanthropicMonk Video- https://ugetube.com/@misanthropic_monk Video- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/BbJnmmsNdL5Q/ Video- https://odysee.com/@MisanthropicMonk:b

Through books and other writing, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand became a voice for persecuted Christians all over the world. This week we will meet the woman who shaped and polished so many of Richard’s printed words. Ellen Oblander served many years as the editor for Richard Wurmbrand, co-founder of The Voice of the Martyrs. She worked on many of his books, as well as on VOM’s free monthly magazine. Over the years Ellen became much more than an editor; she grew into being almost a member of the family. Listen as she shares the story of being given a copy of Tortured For Christ, then soon afterwards hearing Richard Wurmbrand speak for the first time and meeting his wife, Sabina. She saw, first-hand, Sabina’s incredible behind-the-scenes ministry supporting her husband and advancing the work of VOM. Ellen will also talk about Richard’s constant writing, his editing process and the times she’d pick up the phone to hear Richard unpack some Scripture passage he’d just read or a spiritual truth he was pondering. She’ll also tell about her time with Richard and Sabina in the latter years of their lives, and how Richard always looked to be a witness for Christ.

Through books and other writing, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand became a voice for persecuted Christians all over the world. This week we’ll meet the woman who shaped and polished so many of Richard’s printed words. Ellen Oblander served many years as the editor for Richard Wurmbrand, co-founder of The Voice of the Martyrs. She worked on many of his books, as well as on VOM’s free monthly magazine. Over the years Ellen became much more than an editor; she grew into being almost a member of the family. Listen as she shares the story of being given a copy of Tortured For Christ, then soon afterwards hearing Richard Wurmbrand speak for the first time and meeting his wife, Sabina. She saw, first-hand, Sabina’s incredible behind-the-scenes ministry supporting her husband and advancing the work of VOM. Ellen will also talk about Richard’s constant writing, his editing process and the times she’d pick up the phone to hear Richard unpack some Scripture passage he’d just read or a spiritual truth he was pondering. She’ll also tell about her time with Richard and Sabina in the latter years of their lives, and how Richard always looked to be a witness for Christ. Learn more about the lives of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand by reading WURMBRAND: Tortured For Christ The Complete Story. Order your copy today. Listen to an interview with the principal writer of the book here.

As a teenager in Cuba, “Maria” encountered the book Tortured For Christ, written by VOM’s founder, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand—when she was told to burn the books before Cuban authorities could find them and arrest her father! Today, Maria and her husband, “Pedro,” help VOM serve persecuted Christians in Cuba and other Latin American nations. Listen as they share a recent experience when Cuban authorities issued an arrest warrant for Pedro, and how Pedro and Maria experienced the prayers of Christians around the world in that time of pressure and trial. Listen also to learn how Cuban pastors are pressured by communist authorities, and whether or not anything changed for Cuban Christians after the death of Fidel Castro.

As a teenager in Cuba, “Maria” encountered the book Tortured For Christ, written by VOM’s founder, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand—when she was told to burn the books before Cuban authorities could find them and arrest her father! Today, Maria and her husband, “Pedro,” help VOM serve persecuted Christians in Cuba and other Latin American nations. Listen as they share a recent experience when Cuban authorities issued an arrest warrant for Pedro, and how Pedro and Maria experienced the prayers of Christians around the world in that time of pressure and trial. Listen also to learn how Cuban pastors are pressured by communist authorities, and whether or not anything changed for Cuban Christians after the death of Fidel Castro. Bonus content: This is release week for the new book, When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines With Persecuted Christians, written by VOM Radio host, Todd Nettleton. We’ve posted the first two chapters of the audiobook version into the podcast stream. Listen to:  Departure Day: Preflight Checklist and Day 1: Beyond Our Control. Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! Subscribe to the podcast.

Pastor Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned for 14 years in Romania for his faith in Christ. He was eventually ransomed and immigrated to America. Upon arriving, he founded a ministry called Voice of the Martyrs. The purpose was not only to raise awareness about Christians around the world who were persecuted but also to encourage and help those who were suffering. He wanted them to know they were not alone. In today’s reading, Paul urges Timothy to “do your best to come to me quickly” (v. 9). One reason is that Paul is feeling isolated and alone. Many of his associates had left him for various reasons. Crescens and Titus were both traveling for ministry purposes (v. 10). Demas, who had once been a close ministry partner of Paul’s, abandoned him “because he loved this world” (v. 10). Paul asked Timothy to bring Mark (v. 11). This is the same Mark whom Paul did not want to bring on his second missionary journey because he had previously abandoned them (Acts 15:36–40). We do not know the whole story, but Mark had been rehabilitated in Paul’s eyes. He was now “helpful to me in my ministry” (v. 11). In spite of his feeling of isolation, Paul knew he was not really alone. At his first defense, “the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength” (v. 16). Paul’s ultimate desire in his trial was not his acquittal, but that “through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it” (v. 17). To the very end, Paul had a clear-eyed focus on his mission to proclaim Jesus as Lord. >> It is possible to feel isolated as a Christian even if we are not in prison for the faith. When we are in that situation, we can follow Paul’s example. He asked for help. He understood that he needed fellowship. He also reminded himself that God was present with him at all times. He was not alone.

Tortured For Christ by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand

The movie Tortured for Christ premieres in March of 2018, and it mimics the story written by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand in 1967 as he described his fourteen years of capture and torture at the hands of the Communists in his native Romania. Steve Cleary was the Executive Producer and John Grooters was the Director of the film. Together, they co-wrote the screenplay. Steve, a close friend of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand before their deaths in 2001, was passionately involved in the making of their story.

The family in Myanmar had recently come to Christ when they were called to the monastery to stand before the entire community and a gathering of Buddhist monks. The monks explained that there was no room for Christians in that area. If the family wouldn’t denounce their new faith and return to Buddhism, then their safety couldn’t be guaranteed. Boldly, the family said that, whatever the cost, they would keep following Jesus. Within 48 hours, the high cost of their stand for Christ became clear. Listen as Brother John shares this amazing story and more stories of how God is at work in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). John will also share how “Tortured For Christ,” written by VOM’s founder, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, inspired him in his walk of faith and in his ministry for the Lord. Your faith will be inspired as you hear how Christians in Myanmar are advancing the gospel in spite of opposition. (You can give online to VOM’s Front-Line Ministry Fund, which provides financial help for Front Line gospel workers like John and those he leads, including things like pigs and motorcycles that he talks about in this episode.)

Todd Nettleton, Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs, visits with The REALLY, Real, Deal, on Christian Persecution and VOM’s mission of helping persecuted Christians through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the Body of Christ into fellowship with them. VOM is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization, that offers practical and spiritual help to persecuted Christians around the world. VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned 14 years in Communist Romania for his faith in Christ. His wife, Sabina, was imprisoned for three years. In the 1960s, Richard, Sabina, and their son, Mihai, were ransomed out of Romania and came to the United States. Through their travels, the Wurmbrands spread the message of the atrocities that Christians face in restricted nations, while establishing a network of offices dedicated to assisting the persecuted church. The Voice of the Martyrs continues in this mission around the world today. VOM’s ministry is based on Hebrews 13:3: Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. For more information, or to support VOM, visit www.persecution.com

This week we look back on some of the most impactful testimonies shared with us this year on VOM Radio. We’ll hear from Dale Rhoton of Operation Mobilization—one of the first Westerners to visit VOM’s founder, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, after Richard’s release from prison in Romania. We’ll hear how God used a nameless woman walking along a road in Kenya to grab the heart of an American woman, Jami Staples, to reach Muslims for Christ. We’ll hear from Bob and Kasey, who left behind an American-dream retirement to serve Muslims half-a-world away. We’ll hear from two gospel workers—Hannelie Groenewald and Nik Ripken—who experienced gut-wrenching loss while serving overseas, yet found God faithful even in that loss. And we’ll hear how a passion for God’s Word kept John and Karen Short connected to Him and to each other, even while John was detained in the world’s most-closed country. Your faith will be inspired this Christmas season by the faithfulness and courage of these brothers and sisters—and by how God worked through each of them to further His Kingdom aims. (Note that you can hear our entire conversations with each of these guests by searching in the VOM Radio archives.)