Episodes
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Why is the name of Coca-Cola more recognizable than the name of Jesus around the world?
According to their claims, Coca-Cola has reached over 90% of the world’s population, leaving only 780 million who haven’t heard the gospel of a fizzy drink. The popular brand name is the second most understood word in the world, right after “okay.”
The numbers for Christianity aren’t even close. The Good News of Jesus Christ has yet to reach 3 billion people and more than 7,000 people groups.
What can we do to solve gospel poverty?
In this episode, we hear from David Platt, Mart Green, Bobby Gruenewald, and more as we explore how an Oklahoma bookstore owner found massive wins in the Bible translation, how a smartphone app can increase bible access, and how translators are laying down their agency flags for the sake of a unified vision.
Where to donate: https://illuminations.bible/give/
Research cited: https://joshuaproject.net/
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“We have power and we have to discern how we use that power with like-minded Christians.”—Bill Wichterman
Close to half of the people in the world have had little or no exposure to the Gospel.
9.2% of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, defined as surviving on less than $2.15 per day.
More than 150 million children work in dangerous or exploitative conditions, and 40 million people are enslaved, which is more than at any other time in history.
800 million people suffer from hunger. And 1 in 10 people on the planet lack access to clean water.
These are just some of the problems plaguing our world today. What can we as faithful followers of Christ do? Let’s be clear—without God, we could do nothing. But he continues to reveal a way forward for us. And his Church is winning.
Join us for our premiere episode as we introduce you to a growing movement of Christians who are building, investing, and giving to solve the world’s greatest problems.
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