For hundreds of thousands of people every year, following Jesus can result in persecution, imprisonment and even death. Many become hidden believers – keeping their faith a secret. For those following Jesus in secret – Feba gives hope and encouragement. Watch the new This is Feba video to see how.
Feba uses radio and the internet to let secret believers know that they are not alone, to teach them, to encourage them to continue following Jesus and to share about their faith when it is safe to do so.
In Central Asia many religious activities are banned, so it’s not easy being a Christian there for people like Rashid. The Heart Companion programme is broadcast by radio and is available on the internet to encourage Christians with Bible teaching and other resources in these hard-to-reach areas.
“Your radio answered me”
• “I got your website with difficulties. I think it’s blocked, but anyway, I was able to visit it. I am very glad that there is a useful resource like this one.”
• “I’ve been listening to your radio for a long time. There are many people in our village still listening to your radio. These programmes help people to grow spiritually. God’s love and truth can reach people even via radio waves.”
• “I feel happy to visit your website. Perfect. I had no idea that there is a website in our mother tongue. God bless you all and make your service fruitful. Thank you.”
• “I have some problems with my spouse, especially in relationships. God opened the truth through your radio. There is a woman in your radio programmes who had the same kind of problems with her husband. I have heard that God answered her prayers and made their relationships better. I also ask God to change my husband’s heart. But God himself right through your radio answered me and comforted me. His love is endless!”
“Not free to listen to foreign stations”
In north India, Tibetan programme producers create a daily Gaweylon (Good News) programme that reaches listeners in north India, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. The Centre Director Anil shares this story about a Tibetan farmer: “Tsering came to India to visit his children who are studying in a Tibetan school. He said: ‘I listen to your programme regularly in Tibet and many people in my place listen. We are not free to listen to foreign stations, but people are eager for news and other information. People listen quietly in homes using earphones. In the daytime some listen while tending their flocks in the hills. We are not sure who will report to the authorities. I like the Christian messages that you give. They give us hope and [speak of] peace for the world. I am unable to write to you from Tibet due to the difficult conditions there. Since I had come to India I wanted to meet you personally.’”
“My dead friend’s studies”
Praise God that many people are visiting the website for the short wave programme Voice of New Life to read Scripture and download programmes. A listener says: “I am a Muslim…my friend was killed for listening to the radio broadcast, Voice of New Life. I was wounded in my stomach by a bullet. I believe that it is permissible to study other religions.
[Next email:] “…my friend was a Christian, and not I, but I am ready to go further with my dead friend’s studies…I recall chapter 1 of Genesis, the creation of the water and the sky… the Gospel books, John, Luke, Mark…I began listening to this broadcast in 2006, the shooting happened in June 2009...”
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This 4-minute video takes a look at people like Rashid, Shakti and Halim, people in hard-to-reach areas of the world, who have hit barriers in their life (whether it’s poor health, conflict in the community or no access to a church building). Feba’s broadcasts connect people with solutions they can use to help themselves overcome these barriers.
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