The At Risk Radio Podcast

Interview with Russell Stendal Jr. Vice President of Colombia Para Cristo - A Modern Day Sky Pilot

Listen to the Conversation with Russell Stendal Jr., Vice President of Colombia Para Cristo

Russell Jr. recently played the lead role in a Gospel-centered movie which portrays the true story of Frank Higgins at the turn of the century. Learn why loggers called Frank a “lumberjack sky pilot" and why The Parish of the Pines movie is important for our culture today. Discover the surprising blessing that God bestowed upon Russell Jr. during the making of this film! 

 

Click on the link below to watch the trailer with reviews: 

theparishofthepinesmovie.com

 

Click here to learn how to pray, give, or host a premiere showing in your area:

goskypilots.com

 

Find Russell Stendal Sr.'s books here:

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Godly Decision Making in Dangerous Regions

Interview with Russell Stendal: Godly Decision Making in Dangerous Regions

 

Listen to Director Russell Stendal explain how his leadership in South America comes with decision making responsibilities and trusting the Lord.

 

Gain insight from Russell as he shares about working with others in distributing Bibles in difficult areas, producing radio broadcasts, and other ministry outreach.

 

Before delegating tasks to others, Russell observes their walk with Christ, their family life, how they treat their animals and their honesty in dealing with others. Continue to listen as these men describe additional Christian leadership principles.

 

Also, listen to the trailer for the upcoming movie produced by the Stendals "The Parish of the Pines,” which is an inspiring true story about a lumberjack sky pilot, who spread the Gospel in dire circumstances.

 

www.gospkypilots.com

www.theperishofthepinesmovie.com

 

News from the Field in South America

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

Women in Leadership - Interview with Andrea Miller Part 2

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.

SimplytheStory.org
SpiritofMartyrdom.com

Oral Bible Learner & Leader - Interview with Andrea Miller Part 1

Oral Bible Learner & Leader

Today on At Risk Radio, David Witt, CEO of SOM International and Andrea Miller, CEO of Simply the Story (STS) discuss how they met in 2008 and grew in leadership while serving those who risk much for Jesus. 

Andrea details how the Lord led her to Tom and Dorothy Miller, Founders of the God's Story Project, which is an 80 minute video that helps others to know God and Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 

In 2006, STS was founded and geared toward oral learners to help them dig deeper into God's Word. Learn more about being an oral Bible learner and leader at simplythestory.org and at spiritofmartyrdom.com. 

Interview with Brian O’Connell from RLP

Interview with Brian O’Connell, Global Facilitator for Religious Liberty Partners

In this episode of At Risk Radio, listen to the conversation with Brian O’Connell, Global Facilitator for Religious Liberty Partners (RLP). RLP is helping over 100 organizations, which focus on issues regarding children, refugees, displaced peoples and those who are persecuted for their faith.

Learn the important difference between catalytic and hierarchical leadership styles. Brian also explains how he became one of the founders of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP).

Consider ordering IDOP resources for your church, Bible study, or small group.  Thank you for encouraging others to pray for our global family.

SpiritofMartyrdom.com/IDOP

Coming Alongside the Persecuted - Part 2

Interview with Dan Ole Shani, CEO of Open Doors International

 

Dan Ole Shani, CEO of Open Doors International, David Witt and Mark Stafford continue the compelling conversation about the importance of listening to the needs of our persecuted global family in order to come alongside to assist and support.

 

In Part 1, Dan recalls his salvation and God’s call to serve persecuted Christians. He estimates that there are 360 million Christians who suffer for their faith. Suffering may by violence, torture, or no access to jobs, school, food or medicine. Dan tells the true story of a Muslim background 15 year old girl who was persecuted by her family after she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. He describes the double danger for women in these countries.

You too can make a difference and come alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters by praying! For more tools and ideas to support our persecuted family go to: opendoorsus.org or spiritofmartyrdom.com/IDOP.

Coming Alongside the Persecuted - Part 1

Interview with Dan Ole Shani, CEO of Open Doors International

 

Dan Ole Shani, CEO of Open Doors International and David Witt, CEO of SOM International have a conversation about coming alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters.

 

Dan describes how he came to saving grace through Jesus Christ in Kenya, Africa. He also tells how God gave him a heart-felt burden for persecuted Christians around the globe. Surprisingly, former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt played a part in this story!

 

Dan describes the power of forgiveness after his predecessor's young daughter was shot by a religious extremist. Next, be sure to listen to Part 2 of Dan's compelling story when he goes into more detail about leaders training leaders to serve through Open Doors International.

 

opendoorsus.org

spiritofmartyrdom.com/IDOP

True Freedom - Interview with Chad Bullard from China Aid - Part 2

True Freedom - Part 2

 

Chad Bullard, CEO of China Aid, continues the riveting story of the Mayflower Church.

Go back to Part 1 of Chad’s interview for background of this amazing story.

In prison with other church members, the pastor initiated worship services and led other prisoners to Christ.

Learn how dedicated Christians from the United States were willing to take funds overseas to meet the demands for the release of the prisoners.

 

Thousands of Christians in the United States fervently prayed for these believers imprisoned in Thailand. God continued to intervene and miraculously no cash was needed for their release! The United States government personnel escorted these persecuted Christians to the airplane headed for the USA.

These believers experienced true freedom in more ways than one.

 

Thank you for praying for persecuted Christians around the globe.

Persecuted But Not Abandoned - Interview with Chad Bullard from China Aid - Part 1

Persecuted But Not Abandoned 

 

Listen to this riveting conversation with Chad Bullard, CEO of China Aid. Chad details a current story of a church whose members suffered persecution under the communist government, had to flee three countries, and were put into prison. 

 

Chad had a successful career as a Police Officer and an Air Marshal with Homeland Security after the 9/11 attacks.  Later in his career, God revealed to him that it was time to use his training and skills to serve God. 

 

Tune in next week for part two of Chad’s interview when he reveals what happened to these dear saints.