Ruth recounts personal miracles, from buying an eight-bedroom house to shelter strangers, to witnessing the healing of women traumatized by displacement with the truths of scripture. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from daring evacuations and secret baptisms to everyday ESL lessons.

Along the way, Ruth reveals how her background and training prepared her for the unique challenges of guiding newcomers through loss, stigma, and the ache for belonging. Most of all, Ruth’s story illuminates how faith and compassion can transform not only the lives of refugees, but also the identity and mission of the local church.

This interview covers more than 20 years of Ruth's journey in refugee ministry, including the Afghan evacuation story, practical approaches to engaging with refugees, and theological reflection on God's heart for displaced peoples.

This is a call to action for every listener to find their own role in healing—and welcoming—the world’s displaced.

Upcoming Episodes:

Release every other Wednesday, you won't want to miss interviews with an amazing woman welcoming Afghan refugees in Canada (Ep 8), the incredible story of the courageous leader of the Somalia Bible Society (Ep 9), and more. You'll meet Kenyan leaders with a passion for training biblically informed pastors and another leading pioneer church planting ministry among Muslims, and others from Iran, Australia, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Middle East, and more.

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Russell shares his incredible odyssey: from wrestling with profound questions about Jesus to experiencing persecution, to fleeing home and ultimately finding refuge in New York City. He recounts how his faith deepened through hardship and the miraculous intervention of others.

Throughout this candid conversation you’ll hear of:

• A mother’s secret faith and final blessing
• Russell’s early days as a devoted Muslim and the crisis that changed everything
• The hidden struggles and dangers faced by Muslim-background Christians
• The heart and strategy behind Vision 2042 (mobilizing digital media to reach millions)
• The enduring cost—and deep joy—of choosing Christ above all

Now, Russell channels his passion into "Vision 2042": a bold, Spirit-driven movement seeking to see 10% of the 300-million-strong Bengali-speaking world encounter Christ within just one generation.

Whether you’re interested in stories of resilience, global missions, or the power of personal transformation, Russell’s journey will challenge and inspire you to see God’s hand even in the hardest seasons.

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Episode 8 - January 14th: From Hospitality to Hope: Afghan Refugees and the Power of Ordinary Welcome Episode 9 - January 28th: A Somalian Experience of Persecution and Bold Ministry Episode 10 - February 11th: A former high-caste Hindu planting churches among Muslims and Hindus in Kolkatta

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Meet two passionate cross-cultural Indian missionaries whose journey spans decades, nations, and whose ministry has impacted countless lives.

In this episode, Chella and Newton share about:

• Their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call as young people in southern Tamil Nadu, India.
• Starting ministry among unreached and remote tribal groups, and the struggles, surprises, and joys of entering a world so different from their own.
• Transforming hardship into fruitfulness: how loneliness, rejection, and even midlife crises led to deeper faith and new methods for multiplying disciples.
• Adapting to the digital age—using social media and digital “filters” to bring the gospel to Muslim communities.
• Lessons learned from real-life breakthrough stories: mentoring future missionaries, combating deep-rooted social barriers like caste, and raising up healthy, multiplying churches.
• Practical advice and heartfelt wisdom for anyone stepping into full-time ministry or seeking to obey God’s call in everyday life.

Listeners will be encouraged by Chella and Newton’s honesty about setbacks and doubts, moved by their joy in seeing lives transformed, and equipped with proven principles for mission.

Whether you’re considering full-time ministry, serving in your local church, or simply looking for inspiration to follow God’s lead, this conversation—rooted in lived experience and biblical truth—will deepen your faith and broaden your vision.

Tune in to discover how, no matter the obstacles, faithfulness in the small things and reliance on God brings a harvest.

Upcoming Episodes: January 7th: A Bangladeshi’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Mission January 14th: From Hospitality to Hope: Afghan Refugees and the Power of Ordinary Welcome

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