A Third of Us

A Third of Us

More than three billion people have never had the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Discover more about this heartbreaking reality and what God is doing to reach them with the Gospel with exciting content. We hope to challenge you to be part of the movement to proclaim Jesus to the unreached.

Episodes

January 23, 2025 21 mins

Special guest Dr. Shane Houle discusses why and how the Scriptures are “a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”  Shane is the founder and author of “Learn the Bible in a Year” and also is a supporting member of the Alliance for the Unreached.  

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“Unknown Nations:  Greg Kelley is our guest for a lively discussion about ‘unknown nations’ — his term for those regions and people groups that have, as yet, been untouched by the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Greg is the CEO of Unknown Nations — and the former host of our ‘Gateway to the Unreached’ podcast.”
 
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December 17, 2024 4 mins

How is there a relevant connection between Christmas and unreached peoples?  Alliance for the Unreached executive director Jeff McLinden makes the case that Christmas is the most significant event that points to the plight of unreached peoples who have never been exposed to the gospel message. 

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December 5, 2024 19 mins

Our Moody broadcast special concludes with a look at the International Day for the Unreached.  Why is it always on Pentecost Sunday?  What is the objective?  How can everyone get involved?  Why should we pray?  Also, the power of collaboration within the Alliance for the Unreached.  Phil Stacey closes this special series with the powerful anthem, “Let the Silence Be Broken.”

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November 25, 2024 12 mins

A missions pastor shares his perspective on the case for focusing on the Unreached and the role of the Church in fulfilling the Great Commission.  Ruth Kramer introduces the “theology of “and.”  A Muslim prays for the Muslim world to find hope in Jesus.

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November 19, 2024 10 mins

Jeff McLinden, Ruth Kramer and Wayne Pederson discuss the origins of the Alliance for the Unreached and the International Day for the Unreached.  What is the Great Commission and why should we care? 

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November 14, 2024 9 mins

Former American Idol finalist Phil Stacey sings his anthem for the Unreached, “Let the Silence be Broken.” 

Wayne Pederson and Ruth Kramer explore how technology is playing a role in reaching unreached peoples across the globe.  Special guests Jon Fugler of TWR and Rob Myers of DOOR, Inc. share the unique ways new technologies are touching lives with God’s love. 

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November 4, 2024 13 mins

Our special broadcast with Moody Radio continues as Ruth Kramer interviews John Pudaite, whose grandfather was a young warrior in a headhunting tribe in India.  Learn what happened when he had an encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

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October 20, 2024 13 mins

The first in a series of six podcasts, a replay of our broadcast on Moody Radio May 11, 2024.  Join Wayne Pederson, Ruth Kramer, Jeff McLinden for an inside look at the plight of unreached peoples and the transforming power of the gospel.

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A third of the world’s population is unreached—they have no Bible, no church, certainly no Christian radio, and most of them have never even met a Christian. “Let the Silence Be Broken” brings this crisis to the foreground. Moody Radio and Alliance for the Unreached are partnering to help listeners hear from guests who are part of the solution, and to become inspired to take action right where they are. Free r...

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A third of the world’s population is unreached—they have no Bible, no church, certainly no Christian radio, and most of them have never even met a Christian. “Let the Silence Be Broken” brings this crisis to the foreground. Moody Radio and Alliance for the Unreached are partnering to help listeners hear from guests who are part of the solution, and to become inspired to take action right where they are. Free resources are offered a...

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February 24, 2023 25 mins

With Greg Kelley on the road, Steve Johnson, our executive director of A Third of Us, hosts this week's podcast.


Rob Myer is our special guest today. He is the CEO of a ministry called Door International.


Have you heard of Door International? They reach one of the world's largest unreached people groups: the Deaf community. Worldwide they make up 70 million people. Of that number, less than two percent know Christ.


It's already ...

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February 17, 2023 21 mins

We have a special episode today with Greg Kelley. His guest is a native of Pakistan, and his story might open your eyes to a world of hopelessness and enslavement, but he will tell you how he is bringing Christ’s love.

The third most populated country in the world is Pakistan. This country should be on the radar of every Christian.

Slave labor is still very real and thr...

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December 16, 2022 28 mins

 This week Greg Kelley is still on the road!

We are happy to welcome Jon Fugler and our executive director, Steve Johnson, back on the show! This podcast is part two of our raising awareness series.

Listen as Jon and Steve expand on the conversation from last week on the importance of raising awareness for the unreached and educating the church about the Great Commission.

They will also talk about a chance to give to make a differe...

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December 8, 2022 31 mins

Today we have an exceptional podcast for you!

Jon Fugler and our Executive Director for the Alliance for the Unreached, Steve Johnson, are stepping in for Greg Kelley as he travels. Steve and Jon are passionate about reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus by educating and making people aware of the need.

The challenge to bring awareness as we approach the end of the year is critical. We want to end 2022 with more and...

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October 14, 2022 42 mins

You might notice a change in today’s podcast. Like you do every week, you will see our fantastic host Greg Kelley, and our new Executive Director of A Third of Us, Steve Johnson!

This incredible duo interviews Dr. Bob and Jenni Paul today.

Dr. Bob is the Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Marriage Institute. He is also a licensed counselor that has helped train hundreds of marriage therapists.

You might wonder what a marriage ...

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September 30, 2022 28 mins

Do you find it hard to share your faith with others? Our podcast today will encourage you in your faith!

Our special guests today are Renod and Karen Bejjani, the founders of iHope Ministries.

They founded their ministry in 2011 so that people of other faiths would come to know Jesus and make Him Known!

Sharing the gospel with people of other faiths is not often a skill usually taught in the church. This is where iHope Ministries c...

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September 16, 2022 25 mins

We talk a lot about unreached people groups here at A Third of Us. We hope to help people become more aware of the need to share the Gospel with those who have never heard.

But what if you could take that one step further by going to the mission field?!

Today Greg Kelley interviews Vicky Warren, the CEO of MissionNext.

MissionNext connects those who are willing to use their lives to make a difference for the Kingdom.

This unique mi...

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September 2, 2022 23 mins

Matthew 24:14 says, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."

This is a pivotal verse for our guest! On today's podcast, Greg Kelley interviews Oliver Asher, the President of Advancing Native Missions.

Did you know that over 60 countries are closed to Western missionaries?

This unique ministry is about advancing the Gospel by partnering with nati...

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August 19, 2022 26 mins

We aren’t called to just reach those who are easy to reach. We are commanded to reach those in impossible-to-reach places.

Join Greg Kelley as he interviews Matt from an exciting ministry called Frontiers.

Frontier exists because of the mass amount of unreached people groups worldwide, and they have a very specific focus.

Did you know that almost a quarter of the people on the planet are Muslim? That’s about one point nine billion ...

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