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At Risk Radio is an audio production of Spirit of Martyrdom who Internationally Serves Leaders Who Risk Much For Jesus. Each podcast includes a variety of reports directly from the field in restricted and unreached regions of the world. Be inspired by personal stories of faith being tested, perspectives of the Holy Spirit transforming lives, and biblical insights to the global work. We will equip you with ways to apply these observations to your life and grow as a leader and courageous influencer to this broken world and oppressed people. SOM International hopes the podcast will encourage you in godly leadership and help discover new individuals to join in serving overcoming Christians in restricted and unreached areas.
Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Equipping the Persecuted - World MAP Part 1
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Interview with Franks Parrish from World MAP
In today's episode, Frank Parrish, Director of World Missionary Assistance Plan ( World MAP), David Witt CEO of SOM International, and Mark Stafford host of At Risk Radio, discuss their global vision to equip Christian leaders in persecuted nations.
Frank and David share about how they met and how World MAP provides a free manual called Shepherd’s Staff to help train indigenous leaders and pastors to guide their flocks. This manual helps them understand the importance of being true to God’s Word in the context of their culture, prayer, marriage, church finances and more. Frank attended the latest India graduation with David and he describes the moving testimony of a woman whose husband was martyred for his faith. She still continues their ministry in the same difficult hostile area! Also, tune in next week to hear David and Frank discuss global revival.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Impacting South America & Beyond
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Impacting South America & Beyond
Russell Stendal, Director of SOM Latin America, provides updates of the work throughout South America and the globe. Russell describes the impact of the last Venezuelan elections. New elections will be held soon, and if international observers do not approve the results of the next elections, Bible distribution may be halted.
In Colombia, the economy has deteriorated and drug trafficking has tripled because of the hardline of their newly elected president. Hardship in Colombia has increased spiritual thirst among the people and the Holy Spirit is ushering in a revival.
Learn more about Russell’s work in other countries and the premiere movie The Parish of the Pines, which was produced by his daughters Lisa and Alethia Stendal. To watch the trailer of this inspiring true story, go to theparishofthepinesmovie.com.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Listening to the Holy Spirit Leading through Difficulties
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Listening to the Holy Spirit Leading through Difficulties
Today, David Witt, CEO of SOM International discusses his recent trip to India for the 25th graduation of new Christian leaders.
Listen to an incredible story of a recent church planter graduate. Tune in to find out about a village who believed their lot in life was to be professional beggers, but calling on the name of Jesus changed everything!
Due to persecution, can you imagine walking one hour each way for your daily water? Learn about how the Lighthouse Sewing/ Discipleship School empowered this woman in leadership among her village.
Listen to this conversation as David and Mark discuss how the Holy Spirit leads oppressed believers as effective witnesses of His power, love and hope.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Bringing Hope to Sri Lanka
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Bringing Hope to Sri Lanka
Today, David Witt CEO of SOM International and Pastor Singh Director of SOM India discuss a bombing in a Sri Lankan church on an Easter Sunday.
Many believers there lost everything, including hope. The main religion in Sri Lanka became politicized. The church leaders in India stepped up to minister in Sri Lanka, and to the refugees who fled to India.
There is a revival with hundreds of church planter school graduates every 6 months in both countries.
Pastor Singh tells of God’s grace and the Holy Spirit‘s work in the heart of one of the men.
David explains the importance of fellowship and encouragement among the Christian leaders.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Unpacking The Parish of the Pines with Lisa Stendal
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Unpacking The Parish of the Pines
A film produced by Lisa and Alethia Stendal
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Envoy of Hope
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Envoy of Hope
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Listen to the Conversation with Russell Stendal Jr., Vice President of Colombia Para Cristo
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Godly Decision Making in Dangerous Regions
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Interview with Russell Stendal: Godly Decision Making in Dangerous Regions
Friday Nov 03, 2023
News from the Field in South America
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
News from the Field in South America
In this episode of At Risk Radio, David Witt, CEO of SOM International addresses slander against Christian leaders in the Bible and in our day. In South America, Russell Stendal faced false accusations from convicts.
In Mexico, a tribal governor was slandering Humberto. Other examples include incidents in India and North Africa.
Hear about positive outcomes that glorified God because Christian leaders stood firm in their faith and responded to accusers with the love of Christ. Please pray for strengthened faith for our persecuted family around the globe.
Click here to learn more about the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Women in Leadership - Interview with Andrea Miller Part 2
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Women in Leadership
In this episode of At Risk Radio, Andrea Miller, CEO of Simply the Story explains how God positioned her to serve in a leadership role most often held by men. Andrea was trained by her mentor, Dorothy, who gave her opportunities to grow. Andrea made mistakes and Dorothy gracefully worked with her and continued to provide new opportunities for growth and leadership. She learned that it is vital to follow the Scripture and to always tell the truth.
Andrea explains that being a leader in persecuted nations is much more difficult and dangerous for females. Listen in to this important timely discussion.
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