The A Thousand Lives Broadcast
China is a big place, so there’s quite a bit of ground to cover whether we’re talking geographically, culturally, or spiritually. Knowing even where to start when it comes to reaching the Middle Kingdom with the gospel is admittedly a bit of a challenge. This is where Vision For China steps in. Hop right in and buckle up to navigate the complexities of missions in China with the Vision For China team as your guides. Explore everything from language learning and mission strategy to China missions history and traditional folklore to everything in between. We’re all about making Jesus famous in China, and if you’ve read this far odds are you are too. Whether you are in high school or in college, whether you are a faithful member of your local church or a pastor, whether you are supporting the work of missions in China from the States or are teaching English in China currently, the A Thousand Lives Broadcast is for you. So go right ahead, smash that subscribe button, and crank up the volume for your weekly dose of ”Missions in China…In Your Pocket!”
Episodes
Austin was recently interviewed by hosts MCG and Jay over at the Removing Barriers Podcast (RBP). This week, the RBP and the ATLB swap episodes. Listen in as MCG and Jay interview Pastor Josh who is currently pastoring on a very unique mission field. While you're at it, be sure to check out the Removing Barriers Podcast at removingbarriers.net/podcast.
Follow young Hudson Taylor and senior missionary companion William Burns along the Yangtze River as they boldly preach Jesus.
Follow the young Hudson Taylor and senior missionary Brother Burden as they embark outside of the protections of the foreign settlement in Shanghai and into the city of Tongzhou on an evangelistic journey. Despite multiple warnings of dangers and possible violence, they press on towards the city of Tongzhou convinced that the Lord desires to be known among its people.
Listen in as Austin sits down at Underground Jiaohui 2022 with some of the attendees and hear their thoughts on the conference, China, China's need for gospel laborers, and more!
As young Hudson Taylor is on his first voyage to China, the captain warns him that unless there's a sudden burst of wind, all aboard might end up cannibalized off the northern shore of New Guinea. Trusting that the Lord who called him to China will allow him to arrive safely there, Hudson suggests a plan of action to the captain...
Young Griffith John, before he became known as the "Spurgeon of China", stops by a professors office and discusses how the Lord is working in his heart.
Follow the newly converted James Yang as he accompanies missionary Sam Pollard on a evangelistic circuit through town. Young James might be learning much more than gospel messages from his missionary mentor...
Mark is a veteran missionary with the Vision For China team who has church-planting experience is both mainland China and Taiwan. Listen in as he discusses how the Lord led him to China, how the Lord blessed (and is blessing) his ministry in both the mainland and Taiwan, and how YOU can be used of the Lord to make Jesus famous in China.
Finding himself bored and alone at home one day, seventeen year old Hudson rummages through his father's library looking for a good story to pass the time, unaware of how the Lord has led his family to beg for his salvation...
Saved after hearing a missionary preach, Chen forsakes his life as a Buddhist monk and returns to his village to work his family's field. But the Lord sees fit to give him a different sort of harvest...
Missionary Sam Pollard and his wife labor in famine-struck Chaotong and witness firsthand the desperation that hardship apart from Christ brings. Listen in as the Lord begins to intervene and bless their efforts amid the hopelessness.
Listen in as Austin interviews Ty and Greg about an exciting upcoming missions trip opportunity!
Overworked and stretched to the limit, Jonathan begs the Lord to intervene and help him and his wife as they minister in a new area known as Suntao. The Lord answers his prayer the very next day!
Join missionary Sam Pollard in his second ever all-Chinese prayer meeting to witness how he manages to survive a Scripture reading that his language skills weren't prepared for...
Dive into the nearly forgotten story of missionary Adam Dorward who spent his years in China evangelizing the then-hostile people of Hunan Province.
In this bonus, between-seasons episode, listen in for a couple of announcements about exciting things to come and enjoy a few Christmas carols - all in Chinese!
Listen in to the FINAL EPISODE for the year 2021 in which Austin sits down with some students who came out to 2021's Underground Jiaohui event. Austin discusses with them all things China, life, and ministry in a roundtable format that will give you a peek into what the Underground conference was all about. And before you go, remember to subscribe and follow so that you'll get notified in January 2022 when season two drops!
Follow a group of Chinese students on a tour through the home of one of the "white devils" - missionary Jonathan Goforth - as they learn about the might of their Creator and His power to save.
Pack your mule and follow along with James O. Fraser as he first crosses through the mountainous terrain of southwest China only to realize that the Chinese language may be even more difficult to scale.
Peer into the childhood of the eventual "Spurgeon of China" and see how the Lord shaped him into the powerful preacher he'd one day become.
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