Podcast

What does it really mean to be called into ministry — and how does that calling shape the character and courage of national church planters around the world?In this episode, we draw from Isaiah 6, where the prophet encounters God's holiness and responds with, "Here am I. Send me!" That same call echoes today in the lives of men and women across closed and restricted nations.Ron Pearce shares real stories of church planters who are marked by deep humility, fierce obedience, and unwavering resolve — even in the face of persecution. You'll hear how they experience God's call, how they count the cost, and how they walk forward with power, not in comfort but in conviction.This is a powerful glimpse into what it means to surrender fully to the call of ministry, no matter the cost. Listen now...

Ron explains the meaning of a bondservant and how this attitude is transforming evangelism globally Listen now...

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...

What is God doing among the Romani people of Serbia -- a community long misunderstood and marginalised? In this episode of God's Church on the Move, Ron and Charis explore a remarkable spiritual revival sweeping through Romani communities across the nation, where people once defined by hardship are now embracing the Gospel and serving Christ with wholehearted commitment. An inspiring account of transformation that challenges every assumption about where God chooses to move. 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 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...