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]]> false Jeff Lai info+687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209@mg-eu.acast.com 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 books-for-the-nations episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209/1753125019355-3018a25d-19ae-4417-a02a-b1b2145d1d9b.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/books-for-the-nations Books For The Nations 85a6fc60-132f-11f1-8a2f-95e26b7a55bd The Truth For Life Interview | Bob Butts | #9 The Truth For Life Interview | Bob Butts | #9 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT 1:04:59 69dd501a715b7d1039f08580 false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69dd501a715b7d1039f08580 69dd501a715b7d1039f08580 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 How did Alistair Begg start airing on the radio? full 9 Tune in for a talk with Bob Butts. Bob is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Truth For Life (TFL) with Alistair Begg, a Bible-teaching ministry seeking to faithfully proclaim the Word of God. Every day, TFL releases a new Bible-teaching message on over 1,800 radio outlets around the world and through their website and daily podcast. The mission of Truth For Life is to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened. Bob studied broadcasting at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, is a member of Parkside Church, and was instrumental in Alistair Begg's ministry.


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]]> Tune in for a talk with Bob Butts. Bob is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Truth For Life (TFL) with Alistair Begg, a Bible-teaching ministry seeking to faithfully proclaim the Word of God. Every day, TFL releases a new Bible-teaching message on over 1,800 radio outlets around the world and through their website and daily podcast. The mission of Truth For Life is to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened. Bob studied broadcasting at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, is a member of Parkside Church, and was instrumental in Alistair Begg's ministry.


Learn more: https://www.truthforlife.org/


Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Gospel City Network Malaysia Interview | Massimo Gei | #8 The Gospel City Network Malaysia Interview | Massimo Gei | #8 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT 51:25 69d2bc0afbf2e42b345fa47f false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69d2bc0afbf2e42b345fa47f 69d2bc0afbf2e42b345fa47f 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Can we do church in a gospel-centered way? full 8 Tune in for a talk with Massimo Gei. Massimo is executive director of Gospel City Network, Malaysia. Born in Melaka to a Malaysian-Italian family, Massimo grew up in six countries. He is married to Gloria and they have one daughter. Together, they are passionate about helping young professionals live out their faith in the city. Gospel City Network (GCN) is a group of Christian leaders that believe true transformation comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the primary vehicle for spreading and embodying the gospel is the church.


Learn more: https://gospelcitynetwork.com/

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Massimo Gei. Massimo is executive director of Gospel City Network, Malaysia. Born in Melaka to a Malaysian-Italian family, Massimo grew up in six countries. He is married to Gloria and they have one daughter. Together, they are passionate about helping young professionals live out their faith in the city. Gospel City Network (GCN) is a group of Christian leaders that believe true transformation comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the primary vehicle for spreading and embodying the gospel is the church.


Learn more: https://gospelcitynetwork.com/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Simeon Trust Preaching Interview | Darrell Young | #7 The Simeon Trust Preaching Interview | Darrell Young | #7 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 26:54 69cb76d716bd65d0696e59fd false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69cb76d716bd65d0696e59fd 69cb76d716bd65d0696e59fd 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Why expositional preaching? full 7 Tune in for a talk with Darrell, from the Charles Simeon Trust. He is the Director of Asian Initiatives and Executive Director for Canada. Prior to serving with the Charles Simeon Trust Darrell served as the Lead Pastor at Strathmore Alliance Church near Calgary, Alberta, for 18 years. He studied at Simpson University and Simpson Graduate School of Theology in San Francisco and completed an MABTS at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary. He also serves as the Pastor of Crossway Community Church in Canmore, Alberta. 


Learn more about preaching training with Simeon Trust: https://simeontrust.org/

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Darrell, from the Charles Simeon Trust. He is the Director of Asian Initiatives and Executive Director for Canada. Prior to serving with the Charles Simeon Trust Darrell served as the Lead Pastor at Strathmore Alliance Church near Calgary, Alberta, for 18 years. He studied at Simpson University and Simpson Graduate School of Theology in San Francisco and completed an MABTS at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary. He also serves as the Pastor of Crossway Community Church in Canmore, Alberta. 


Learn more about preaching training with Simeon Trust: https://simeontrust.org/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The AI Book Translation Interview | Vinícius Tamanhão | #6 The AI Book Translation Interview | Vinícius Tamanhão | #6 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:57:58 GMT 33:34 69b706fd4266c9b1c73bbaed false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69b706fd4266c9b1c73bbaed 69b706fd4266c9b1c73bbaed 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Can secular AI translate Christian books? full 6 Tune in for a talk with Vini about artificial intelligence in Christian book translation. Vini was with Fiel Ministries in Brazil when we met up in 2025. Now he serves with Desiring God for Global Training, applying his skills with technology and research. I pick his brain about the opportunities and threats of using AI in gospel ministry.

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Vini about artificial intelligence in Christian book translation. Vini was with Fiel Ministries in Brazil when we met up in 2025. Now he serves with Desiring God for Global Training, applying his skills with technology and research. I pick his brain about the opportunities and threats of using AI in gospel ministry.

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Syncretism In Missions Interview | Forrest McPhail | #5 The Syncretism In Missions Interview | Forrest McPhail | #5 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 1:07:53 69b8399a0e4c6e73204aca35 false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69b8399a0e4c6e73204aca35 69b8399a0e4c6e73204aca35 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Gospel warnings for missionaries full 5 Tune in for a talk with author and missionary Forrest McPhail. Forrest has served in Buddhist Cambodia in Southeast Asia for the last twenty years. He presently serves as the Asia/Australia/Oceania regional director for Gospel Fellowship Association missions. He enjoys writing and teaching on missions and the Buddhist worldview. He and his wife, Jennifer, have 4 children.


Find his book on missions on Amazon, "Pioneer Missions: Meet the Challenges, Share the Blessings": https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Missions-Challenges-Share-Blessings-ebook/dp/B00PS4VC1Y

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]]> Tune in for a talk with author and missionary Forrest McPhail. Forrest has served in Buddhist Cambodia in Southeast Asia for the last twenty years. He presently serves as the Asia/Australia/Oceania regional director for Gospel Fellowship Association missions. He enjoys writing and teaching on missions and the Buddhist worldview. He and his wife, Jennifer, have 4 children.


Find his book on missions on Amazon, "Pioneer Missions: Meet the Challenges, Share the Blessings": https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Missions-Challenges-Share-Blessings-ebook/dp/B00PS4VC1Y

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> <![CDATA[The ESV Bible & Crossway Interview | Bill Walsh | #4]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:44:11 GMT 1:07:51 699497a41774b22d5acf89fa false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/699497a41774b22d5acf89fa 699497a41774b22d5acf89fa 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 One million ESV Bibles for places of great need full 4 Tune in for a talk with Bill Walsh, Director of Global Ministry and Advancement at Crossway. Crossway's publishing ministry consists of the ESV Bible, books, and tracts publishing, accompanied by a variety of strategic global ministry initiatives. Bill formerly served with Desiring God as a Senior Director of International Outreach and as the Director of International Outreach at The Gospel Coalition (TGC), focusing on Theological Famine Relief for the Global Church.


Learn about Crossway global ministry inititatives: https://www.crossway.org/donate/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Bill Walsh, Director of Global Ministry and Advancement at Crossway. Crossway's publishing ministry consists of the ESV Bible, books, and tracts publishing, accompanied by a variety of strategic global ministry initiatives. Bill formerly served with Desiring God as a Senior Director of International Outreach and as the Director of International Outreach at The Gospel Coalition (TGC), focusing on Theological Famine Relief for the Global Church.


Learn about Crossway global ministry inititatives: https://www.crossway.org/donate/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Desiring God Global Interview | Josh | #3 The Desiring God Global Interview | Josh | #3 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 29:02 69a07af7e4e1627e8cb072e0 false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/69a07af7e4e1627e8cb072e0 69a07af7e4e1627e8cb072e0 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 What are gospel ecosystems? full 3 Tune in for a talk with Josh, Global Resource Manager at Desiring God, helping expand access to biblical resources through publishing, translation, and global partnerships. Josh lives in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife and daughter. He is passionate about equipping the global church with faithful, theologically rich content in many languages.


Learn about supporting Desiring God and global ministry inititatives: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/an-opportunity-to-give

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Josh, Global Resource Manager at Desiring God, helping expand access to biblical resources through publishing, translation, and global partnerships. Josh lives in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife and daughter. He is passionate about equipping the global church with faithful, theologically rich content in many languages.


Learn about supporting Desiring God and global ministry inititatives: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/an-opportunity-to-give

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Thai Publishing Interview | Daniel Davison | #2 The Thai Publishing Interview | Daniel Davison | #2 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:01:00 GMT 30:21 6996baf6e1d8773119f10f0a false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/6996baf6e1d8773119f10f0a 6996baf6e1d8773119f10f0a 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Publishing better books in Bangkok full 2 Tune in for a talk with Daniel Davison, pastor of an English speaking congregation in Bangkok, Thailand. Daniel teaches, counsels, and helps equip believers for gospel-centered ministry. He also serves as the country director for a missions organization, focusing on translation, publishing, and theological training for the local church. He lives in Bangkok with his wife, Brandy, and their three sons.


Learn about his publishing ministry at: https://saphansiam.org/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Daniel Davison, pastor of an English speaking congregation in Bangkok, Thailand. Daniel teaches, counsels, and helps equip believers for gospel-centered ministry. He also serves as the country director for a missions organization, focusing on translation, publishing, and theological training for the local church. He lives in Bangkok with his wife, Brandy, and their three sons.


Learn about his publishing ministry at: https://saphansiam.org/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> The Little Pilgrim Interview | Tyler Van Halteren | #1 The Little Pilgrim Interview | Tyler Van Halteren | #1 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:44:46 GMT 39:38 6991f54d483d38b26e6e1732 false https://shows.acast.com/books-for-the-nations/episodes/6991f54d483d38b26e6e1732 6991f54d483d38b26e6e1732 687e6ad4ffe3b22d13ed0209 Making books for kids with theological depth full 1 Tune in for a talk with Tyler Van Halteren, founder and author of Lithos Kids, an independent Christian publisher that exists to magnify the name of Christ through publishing books. Tyler founded Lithos Kids in 2020 after seeing the impact short bedtime stories had on his son. He is the author of the Little Pilgrim series as well as The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook.


Find his beautiful books at: https://lithoskids.com/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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]]> Tune in for a talk with Tyler Van Halteren, founder and author of Lithos Kids, an independent Christian publisher that exists to magnify the name of Christ through publishing books. Tyler founded Lithos Kids in 2020 after seeing the impact short bedtime stories had on his son. He is the author of the Little Pilgrim series as well as The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook.


Find his beautiful books at: https://lithoskids.com/

Soli Deo Gloria! Please subscribe and leave an encouraging rating and review. Romans 16:27 - To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen

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