Bible League International // The Word in Action Podcast

Sri Lanka is the teardrop-shaped island nation in the Indian Ocean in South Asia. Seven of 10 Sri Lankans identify as Buddhists, and other prominent religious affiliations include Hinduism and Islam. In the aftermath of the country's civil war that claimed thousands of lives, people are looking for real answers to life's challenges.

And even though the Christian community makes up only a small percentage of the country's population ...

The nation of Egypt with its storied history often conjures up images of pyramids and pharaohs. There's certainly a need to witness in terms of the historic icons that represent this Arab nation in the Middle East. And with the influence of the Islamic religion dating back thousands of years.

But as host Michael Woolworth discovered, God is truly at work here through the admirable lives of Christians encountered by his colleague, An...

We always pray that the ministry of Bible League International will bear much fruit all over the world in making much of our gracious God and in building His Church with new and growing disciples. In places like Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, we give thanks as we see a moderate amount of growth every year.

But in recent years, we've witnessed incredible growth in people reached with the Gospel in The Philippines....

In the strongly Hindu nation of India, a Christian can be thrown in jail simply for telling others about Jesus. Despite this persecution, bold believers like Chandan are feeling the undeniable pull of God's love to point their family, friends and neighbors to the hope of the Gospel.

Join host Michael Woolworth and his colleague, Bobby (last name withheld for security reasons), to hear the incredible path of Chandan from fearful to f...

When you think of Bible League International, you likely imagine our work in regions like Asia, Africa, Latin America or the Middle East. But we also enjoy a robust ministry right here in the United States.

Elsewhere in the world -- through familiar programs like Project Philip, Bible-based Literacy and Church Planter Training -- our aim is to introduce people to the hope of the Gospel, to disciple them as new followers of Jesus Chr...

Lee Carter and Rob Bullock, members of Bible League International's executive leadership team, join host Michael Woolworth to review ministry accomplishments in 2024. And they'll look ahead to new opportunities in 2025, from releasing new Easy-to-Read Bibles to serving countries once closed to the Gospel. Expect to hear some amazing stories of transformation.

Prayer is offered at the end to thank God for His blessings over the past ...

From the bustling capital of Managua to the small barrios dotting the rural landscape, the Gospel is taking grip all over the country of Nicaragua in central America.

Pastor Alvaro and his wife, Miriam, have dedicated themselves to reaching some of the poorest families with children in the rainforest of the Masaya region. Others are joining in and the Church is growing even under the influence of traditional religion and witchcra...

People around the world are craving God's Word and that's especially true even in Africa where pagan beliefs and practices have defined the continent for hundreds of years. Today's episode includes it all... fierce opposition to planting a church, mysterious deaths in a village where witchcraft is dominant, severe drought, and God at work in the midst of it all.

Guests Jennifer Macharia and Kellyn Amodeo, join host Michael Woolworth...

Malaysia is one the world's largest Muslim-majority countries, and there's many people living in bustling cities and remote villages who follow pagan beliefs and practices. But enter God, who was pleased to bring revival to the Kelabit tribe in the community of Borneo deep in the jungles of Malaysia some 50 years ago.

Nick Catley and Jason Lauthers of Bible League International visited this Southeast Asia country earlier this year a...

In more than 50 countries around the world, God is at work through the programs of Bible League International to touch and transform lives everywhere.

Consider the pastor who planted 11 churches deep in the Amazon jungle where people heard the name of Jesus for the very first time. Or the young believer in Thailand rejected by her family but who would lead dozens to Christ. And the former witchdoctor who now leads Bible studies in h...

Sharing your Christian faith with others in India can get you thrown in jail. In the world's most populous country, the party in power has stated that there's no room for Christianity in its Hindu nation and has passed anti-conversion laws to discourage evangelism.

In spite of this opposition, believers in India are living out who they are in Jesus even when it means giving up rights, privileges and a comfortable life. Pastor Mahesh...

Conflict, suffering, and loss have defined the Middle East for thousands of years, as evidenced by the current Israel/Hamas conflict. And Christians are often persecuted by governments and the majority religion simply for believing that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But God is at work in this region through His faithful followers and Bible League International.

Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Kareem (last nam...

The cornerstone of Bible League International's global ministry is creating Philips, named after the evangelist, who in Acts 8, leads the Ethiopian to Christ. You'll also get to hear about staff from Bible League who recently visited the Philippines and saw God at work through our programs, including Project Philip Bible studies.

Guests Deanna and Debbie join host Michael Woolworth and share about meeting a pastor who ministers in h...

Ten years ago, Bible League International (BLI) and Prison Fellowship International (PFI) joined together to minister around the US and the world to those in prison, their families and even those they've offended. The result is that hundreds of thousands have been impacted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Andy Corley and Jos Snoep each serves as President and CEO of their respective organizations, PFI and BLI, and they recently sat do...

Bosco suffered a terrible tragedy as a child when his parents were murdered in a conflict within the country of Burundi, Africa. Throughout his teenage years, he lived with unforgiveness and rage, even wanting to take revenge on his family's killers, but God transformed Bosco's life and brought him peace after he heard the Gospel preached in a church he visited.

Today, Bosco leads Igniting Communities for Jesus (ICJ), a partner of B...

Henri was dedicated as a child by parents to serve the family's idol. After engaging in demon worship and life as a cattle robber, he became a believer after a life-changing encounter with a Christian in the island nation of Madagascar, Africa.

In addition, the former witchdoctor who knew no peace received his very first Bible. And a Bible study from Bible League International helps lead a group of villagers living steeped in spirit...

Even the most broken lives can be restored and made whole when women in recovery are engaged in God's Word. The Lord is transforming lives around the world and that's especially true in Hong Kong through a Bible League International program that ministers to women battling drug addiction.

Candy lost her father when she was young, and her mother was mostly absent from the home. This led to a life of rebellion, drug and alcohol abus...

When you seat the Chairman of the Board, CEO and Executive Vice President in a studio together, the conversation is likely to be lively. Today, host Michael Woolworth welcomes Dan Chapman, grandson of Bible League founders William and Betty Chapman, along with Jos Snoep and Rob Bullock. Together, this trio will share the air of excitement, and yet the rest in the Lord, they experienced at a recent gathering of staff and partners in...

Pastor Jakkarao's village in southern India is dotted by mango, tamarind and coconut trees. It's also filled with orphans, widows and people in severe need. He, his family, and his congregation work tirelessly to serve the needs of the Koya tribe and to point them to the hope of the Gospel with help from Bible League International.

As Pastor Jakkarao's story unfolds, you'll learn that his father, as a young man, was taunted by users...