Bible League International // The Word in Action Podcast

Bible League International
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Bible League International shares personal experiences and compelling stories from around the world with special guests and engaging talks that connect you to our mission. 87 years of equipping the under-resourced Church to make disciples, transforming lives through God's Word.

  1. Jun 1

    Erasing Illiteracy around the World

    Around the world, illiteracy rates remain high especially among women and people living in extreme poverty. Many who have been denied access to education cannot even read a recipe or government form and are often overlooked for jobs and opportunities. But Bible League International's Bible-based Literacy not only teaches students to read and write in English or their native language but introduces them to the Gospel as they engage in God's Word through reading assignments. On today's The Word in Action Podcast, host Michael Woolworth, is joined by MariAnne Dibbley, Director of Bible-based Literacy, and Bobby and Romi (last names withheld for security purposes), both communications specialists in the region of Asia, to share how this program is bringing hope to people all over the globe. Subscribe and invite others to listen with you. Length: 28:55.

    29 min

  2. May 1

    Equipping the Church in Africa

    Experts tell us that the continent of Africa is the region of the world where Christianity is growing in the greatest numbers and to God be the glory for that growth.  But reaching adults and children with the Gospel isn’t without its challenges – the influence of majority religions, pagan beliefs and practices, poverty, remoteness and other factors. On today's episode, host Michael Woolworth and his Bible League International colleague, Thobi (last name withheld for security purposes) share that God is at work though this global ministry to help equip the under-resourced Church -- from bustling cities to deep in the bush -- in southern and western Africa despite opposition to the Gospel. Subscribe and invite others to listen. Length: 34:22.

    34 min

  3. Apr 1

    Stories that Inspire Giving

    Caring donors have been critical and precious to the ministry of Bible League International since our founding 88 years ago. On today's The Word in Action Podcast, host Michael Woolworth is joined by his colleagues, Maritza Martinez-Pereira and Jared Martin, who keep in touch with individuals, families, churches and organizations that pray for, financially support and advocate for this global ministry. Maritza and Jared will share precious stories from the field they've experienced personally and they've shared with donors that inspire generous giving. And they'll point to God's promises that keep them -- and you -- encouraged as you support this ministry. Subscribe today and invite someone to listen with you. Length: 27:40.

    28 min

  4. Feb 1

    Women Ministering in Mexico

    Mexico is home to 132 million people and many here identify with traditional and pagan religions. But a growing number are coming to Christ and introducing others to the hope of the Gospel through the ministry of Bible League International. That's true for Tania and Jacqueline, two women living outside Mexico City who each faced tremendous hardship before God brought them to saving faith. After Tania came to Jesus, she was equipped by her local church to share her faith and she would introduce Jacqueline to Him inside Jacqueline's nail salon after hearing of her struggles during a pedicure. Join host Michael Woolworth and his Bible League colleague, Jorge Zafe, to hear the amazing stories of these women. Subscribe and invite others to listen with you. Length: 16:35.

    17 min

  5. Jan 1

    Looking Back, Glancing Forward

    As we look back at the year 2025, there's much to be thankful for here at Bible League International -- from people reached with the Gospel to new churches planted and young believers growing in grace and living out who they are in Christ. In looking ahead to 2026, we continue trusting our gracious God to lead and provide in our 88th year of ministry. Join host Michael Woolworth and guests, Jos Snoep, President, and Rob Bullock, Executive Vice President for Advancement, at Bible League International, as they recollect the past year with precious memories and testimonies, and look ahead to 2026 with expectancy and excitement to reach even more people around the world with the Gospel. Subscribe and invite others to listen with you. Length: 26:44.

    27 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Giving Hope to Malawi's Refugees

    Africa is home to the largest number of refugees in the world with 50 million people displaced from their homes in countries, including Burundi, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some 60,000 of these refugees have been posited into the UN-funded Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi in east Africa, a place designed only for about 10,000. Join host Michael Woolworth and his colleagues - Jennifer Macharia, Nick Catley and Jason Lauthers - who visited the Dzaleka Refugee Camp and saw firsthand the challenges and hardships people face there. They also saw God at work through Bible League and amazing fellow Christians to bring the hope of the Gospel to that part of the world. Subscribe and invite others to listen with you. Length: 32:29.

    32 min

  7. 11/01/2025

    The Joy of Reconciliation in Rwanda

    The country of Rwanda in east Africa has known tremendous suffering and loss from the Genocide of 1994, in which hundreds of thousands were killed. And even though a huge percentage of Rwandans identify as believers, many mix elements of their former pagan beliefs and practices with their new Christian faith. So, the need for the Gospel to heal and correct is desperately needed. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guest, Anton De Vreugd, as Anton recalls wonderful Christians he met on his recent trip to Rwanda. That includes 12-year-old Joyeuse, who loves to write and sing her own songs about the Lord. And 63-year-old Dalie, who lost her own dear husband and son in the Rwanda Genocide but was granted strength by God to forgive those who brought such tragedy to her life. Subscribe today and invite others to listen with you. Length: 24:54.

    25 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    Creating Disciples in Colombia

    The region of Latin America is home to incredible growth in the Christian community and that's especially true in the country of Colombia. No doubt, the area is effected by drug cartels, gang violence, poor economies and other factors, but God is using Bible League International programs to bring people to saving faith and to help them grow as new believers. That's true for Erica, a woman who lives with her family of four in extreme poverty in Colombia. Their home was destroyed by fire and her husband battled drug addiction, but Erica was led to the Lord by a church planter trained by Bible League, and the family is now rebuilding their lives and focused on following Christ. Join host Michael Woolworth and his guests, Ninoska and Daniel, to hear all that God is doing in Latin America. Subscribe and invite others to listen with you. Length: 19:57.

    20 min
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Bible League International shares personal experiences and compelling stories from around the world with special guests and engaging talks that connect you to our mission. 87 years of equipping the under-resourced Church to make disciples, transforming lives through God's Word.

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