The At Risk Radio Podcast

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 3

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 3

In this episode, Jesse, co-founder of the ministry of Be Loved & Be Love, joins Mark Stafford, the host of At Risk Radio, and David Witt, CEO of SOM International to share compelling stories from their journeys to Nepal, Senegal, India, and Latin America, where they witnessed the resilience and faith of persecuted believers. 

Jesse shares powerful stories about his experiences with the persecuted church during his travels with SOM International. From witnessing resilience and unity in Nepal after devastating earthquakes to meeting believers who displayed unwavering faith and courage in the face of imprisonment and opposition, Jesse's encounters depict the unshakable love and identity in Christ exhibited by those in the persecuted church.

The discussion touches on the unoffendable hearts of these believers, their response to hardship and mistreatment, and the impact of their faith on the communities around them. The episode also explores the connection between Jesse's ministry, Be Loved & Be Love, and the overall mission of SOM International, highlighting the importance of understanding one's worth as a child of God and the significance of serving from a place of sonship. Join us as we explore the transformative power of faith and the impact of serving the persecuted church around the world.

 

Learn more about Be Loved & Be Love at www.belovedandbelove.com. Also, discover more about Christian leaders around the world by visiting  atriskradio.com or spiritofmartyrdom.com.

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 2

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 2

Mark Stafford, host of At Risk Radio, and David Witt, CEO of SOM International, continue an engaging conversation with Jesse, co-founder of Be Loved & Be Love, Inc. 

In this episode, Jesse describes how a person does not need to live in the bondage of winning people's approval but instead can receive God's approval for us in Christ. Jesus didn’t come to expose our sin but to remove our sin and expose our value. 

Jesse reveals how the Holy Spirit impacted him and his wife, Iam, to begin their ministry. The pillars of their ministry are intimacy with God, identity in Christ, and practical discipleship. Jesse explains how someone who knows that something is wrong in their life can get unstuck and mature in Christ. Explore their website,

www.belovedandbelove.com,

 for free resources to help you learn how to grow in your identity in Christ and even become a clean-hearted Christian leader.  Also, discover more about Christian leaders around the world by visiting  atriskradio.com or spiritofmartyrdom.com.

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 1

God in Pursuit of Me - Identity in Christ Part 1 

Mark Stafford, host of At Risk Radio, and David Witt, CEO of SOM International, join an eye-opening conversation with Jesse, co-founder of Be Loved & Be Love, Inc. 

Jesse grew up in a Christian home, but he led a double life filled with alcohol, drugs, and immorality. After a few arrests and threatened jail time for seven felonies in which God intervened, Jesse wanted to serve God but still followed his selfish lifestyle. God continued to pursue Jesse until he finally fully surrendered to the Lord. 

Jesse was led from bondage and brokenness to knowing his identity in Christ. He has a positive influence as a leader in missions, ministry and discipling others. 

Listen to more of Jesse’s ministry and how God is working in the millennial generation in Part 2 of the next episode. Learn more about Christian leaders around the world by exploring atriskradio.com, spiritofmartyrdom.com, or SOMbookstore.com.

For more information on the discipleship ministry of Be Loved & Be Love, go to: www.belovedandbelove.com. 

The Impact of Preserving a Tribal Language Promotes Bible Translation

The Impact of Preserving a Tribal Language Promotes Bible Translation 

Mark Stafford, host of At Risk Radio, interviews David Witt, CEO of SOM International, to inform listeners of the ministry work in a dangerous region of the world. David describes his recent trip to a tribal leadership conference with Russell Stendal, Director of SOM South America. 

Tim, the Bible translator, spent 27 years learning the tribal language to put the Bible into written form, preserving their tribal language. Today, God’s Word is used as this tribe’s primer in learning their written language, which would have otherwise disappeared over time. 

Over 1,200 from this indigenous group traveled miles through the jungle by canoe and foot to experience a first-time-ever gathering of these indigenous believers!

What a blessing for the team to witness firsthand the fruit of the revival that has taken place over the last two years because the Bible was translated into their heart language, forever transforming lives.

If you want to hear more inspiring stories of our global family, please sign up for the free SOM International newsletter at spiritofmartyrdom.com or atriskradio.com for more information.

One of the Most Dangerous Borders in the World

One of the Most Dangerous Borders in the World

Join Mark Stafford, host of At Risk Radio as he interviews the two Dave’s and what it entails to come alongside leaders who risk much for Jesus. David Witt, CEO of SOM International and Dave Arden, Vice President of SOM International share stories of their recent trips.  Dave Arden explains the importance of visiting these countries in order to accurately represent the global work to the American church. 

Dave describes his trip to Colombia where he worked with Russell Stendal, Director of SOM South America. Dave describes the favor of God on the work there where the cultural environment includes hostility, war, brokenness and turmoil. Dave interviewed people who work along one of the most dangerous borders between Colombia and Venezuela to deliver Bibles to those hungry for God’s Word. Listen to Dave’s stories of God’s miraculous intervention, including how God used a dog to distract hostile officials!

At Risk Radio - Celebrating Milestones

2024 Recap: Celebrating Milestones

At Risk Radio hosted by Mark Stafford and David Witt CEO of SOM International, celebrates over 130 ARR episodes and 10,000 downloads of the podcast. 

Mark and David express their appreciation to listeners and supporters. ARR gives listeners the opportunity to pray for leaders who serve persecuted Christians around the globe. David gives an update of the financial report of SOM International, including 13% growth in 2023 and the fact that 95% of donations go directly to serve the workers in the field…those who risk much for Jesus. 

David details the growth of trained church planters, the Lighthouse sewing discipleship schools for women, radio broadcasts, Bible distribution, clean water projects and more. Learn how the Gospel has impacted dear souls in these nations; the vision and goals for expanding ministry in 2024. 

Tune in to find out how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is affecting the global Church. 

Equipping the Persecuted - World MAP Part 2

Interview with Frank Parrish for World MAP Part 2

Listen to Frank Parrish, Director of World Missionary Assistance Plan ( World MAP), David Witt CEO of SOM International, and Mark Stafford host of At Risk Radio, as they continue their conversation about equipping Christian leaders in persecuted nations. 

Frank describes marks of revival and stages of presenting the Gospel transnationally. 

Frank witnessed all of these key aspects happening with SOM India, and he believes this is why persecution has increased there. The devil pushes back when there is revival; God pushes back and reveals that He has already won the battle!

God’s Global Grace Movement - Book by David Witt

God’s Global Grace Movement is the story of how the vision of starting 100,000 churches in unreached villages is transforming the spiritual landscape of India and now expanding to other restricted regions of the world. Meet the leaders who spearheaded the movement and hear their powerful stories–including an array of testimonies, which represent hundreds of thousands of transformed lives.

Click here to go to the SOM Bookstore

Equipping the Persecuted - World MAP Part 1

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.

Impacting South America & Beyond

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.

Listening to the Holy Spirit Leading through Difficulties

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.