Podcast

What does it mean to be a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and why is this ancient concept at the heart of the most explosive church growth the world has ever seen? In this episode of The Unshakable Church, Ron Pearce unpacks the biblical meaning of a bondservant and shares firsthand stories of national church planters who embody this radical surrender daily. Their humility, obedience, and selfless devotion are not just admirable, they are fuelling the advance of the Gospel into the most unreached corners of the earth. Listen now...

Can the Gospel thrive in nations where the risks of following Jesus remain high? Despite significant challenges, God is moving powerfully through the Church in Cambodia and Laos to bring healing and hope. Mark 16:20 reminds us that the Lord works with His people and confirms His word through accompanying signs. Be encouraged by these incredible stories of transformation and the unwavering faith of our brothers and sisters overseas. Listen now...

Ron Pearce takes us back to a defining moment in China -- arriving at a secret house church gathering with a backpack full of Bibles. When a young couple approached, sent by their village with one desperate mission: find a Bible and do not return without one, the moment that followed would move even the most seasoned believer to tears. A powerful reminder of what God's Word means to those who have been denied it. Listen now...

Ron Pearce takes us back to a defining moment in China -- arriving at a secret house church gathering with a backpack full of Bibles. When a young couple approached, sent by their village with one desperate mission: find a Bible and do not return without one, the moment that followed would move even the most seasoned believer to tears. A powerful reminder of what God's Word means to those who have been denied it. Listen now...

Persecution of the persevering church in China is escalating -- but so is the faith of those enduring it. Ron Pearce shares a firsthand update following his meetings with Chinese pastors overseas, reporting on the Communist Party's intensifying campaign of intimidation, imprisonment, and theft against believers. A sobering and faith-strengthening account of Christians who count the cost daily and follow Christ anyway. Listen now...

Ron Pearce travelled to a remote mountainous region of India and witnessed something he will never forget -- a Jesus Festival where the Holy Spirit moved so powerfully that the ancient caste system simply dissolved. Believers who would never have sat together in ordinary life worshipped side by side in breathtaking unity. A vivid and joyful account of what the Gospel does when it takes deep root in a community. Listen now...

Where revival breaks out, persecution follows -- but in the world's spiritual hotspots, suffering is not weakening the Church, it is strengthening it. In this episode Ron and Charis bring the latest reports from global missions, sharing how believers facing harassment and abuse for their faith are growing more resolute, not less. An encouraging and clarifying conversation for anyone who wonders whether the Church can survive under pressure. Listen now...

Following their recent overseas trip to Asia, Ron and Charis have connected with pastors and leaders of the House Church Movement in China. The resounding reports affirm that the Lord is actively working in the hearts of hundreds of thousands, leading them to embrace the truth of the Gospel. The transformation is not just confined to rural areas but is increasingly prevalent in major cities, making it an incredible phenomenon to witness. Listen now...

Fresh back from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, Ron and Charis bring firsthand reports from church planters and pastors on the front lines of Gospel advance in Southeast Asia. Miracles, persecution, and unwavering faith -- this episode covers it all with the kind of on-the-ground detail only Empower can provide. Prepare to be encouraged, challenged, and genuinely thrilled by what God is doing. Listen now...

What makes Empower Ministries different from every other mission organisation? In this episode of Asked and Answered, Ron and Charis pull back the curtain on the intentional distinctives that shape everything Empower does -- giving everything away freely, refusing to spend on advertising, and maintaining an unapologetically evangelistic focus. A clarifying and inspiring conversation for anyone who wants to understand the heart behind the ministry. Listen now...

What does a modern-day book of Acts look like? Ron Pearce has seen it firsthand in Ethiopia, where miracles are happening and lives are being transformed at a pace that defies explanation. In this episode of God's Church on the Move, he brings a breathtaking update from one of the most powerful moves of God on earth right now -- an account that will encourage your faith and expand your vision of what God can do. Listen now...

Are we living in the most significant moment in Church history? In this episode of Asked and Answered, Ron Pearce -- who has tracked revivals across more than 70 countries -- makes the case that the answer is yes. Drawing from decades of firsthand witness, he explains why believers should be paying close attention to what God is doing in the world right now and what it means for all of us. Listen now...