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  • Reaching Oral Cultures: The Power of Orality in Missions
    2025/07/09
    In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, Greg Kelly and Ruth Kramer sit down with Joe Handley, president of A3, to discuss the significance of orality in global missions. They explore how oral traditions and storytelling can be powerful tools in disciple-making, especially among cultures that rely on spoken word rather than written texts. Learn about the innovative use of audio Bibles like 'The Treasure' to reach unreached, spiritually dark places and how these methods are transforming lives by making God's word accessible to all. Join the conversation and discover the impact of orality in expanding God's kingdom. Click here to learn more about Unknown Nations: https://www.unknownnations.com
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    29 分
  • Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit: Business as Mission with Mark Young
    2025/07/02

    Join Greg Kelley as he talks with entrepreneur Mark Young about leveraging business for global missions. This episode explores how entrepreneurial vision can advance the gospel in the world's darkest places. There's more at: https://www.unknownnations.com

    Highlights Include:

    • Who Is Mark Young? A bold voice for integrating faith and business.

    • The 4% Factor: Why adventurers and entrepreneurs are wired for mission.

    • Business as Mission in Action: Stories from Primetime Motor Sports.

    • Living Generously: Giving beyond finances—relationships, time, purpose.

    • Discovering Purpose: Aligning your passion with God’s global call.

    • American Advantage: Using our blessings for Kingdom impact abroad

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    29 分
  • How Audio Bibles Reach the Hardest Places
    2025/06/25

    In the world’s most spiritually dark and hard-to-reach places, people are hearing the gospel for the very first time—through a small, solar-powered audio Bible called the Treasure. In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, host Greg Kelley is joined by Mike, Director of International Ministries, and Ruth Kramer to unpack how this powerful tool is opening hearts in regions where persecution is high and access to Scripture is nonexistent.

    Discover the strategic role of audio Bibles in reaching spoken-word dependent communities, the life-changing impact of hearing God’s Word in one’s heart language, and how the global Church can help fuel this movement. Don’t miss these inspiring stories and practical ways to join the mission of making Jesus known.

    Visit www.UnknownNations.com to learn more.

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    29 分
  • Voices Across Borders: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Hope.
    2025/06/18

    In some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places, partnerships are forming that defy borders and expectations. In this episode, we explore how FMI church leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan are working with Unknown Nations to share the Gospel through solar-powered audio Bibles. Hear powerful stories of unity, bold faith, and how one tool is opening hearts in regions where literacy is low, danger is high, and Jesus is changing lives.

    Don’t miss this fascinating disussion about the power of partnership as you hear some inspiring stories. More at Unknown Nations, visit www.UnknownNations.com.

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    29 分
  • What We Saw in India: A Church Partner's Perspective
    2025/06/11

    Together, we can go farther. See how one church joined the mission to northern India.

    In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, hosts Greg Kelley and Ruth Kramer sit down with Jeff Abbott, missions pastor at one of Unknown Nations’ partner churches, to recount their recent journey through northern India. This area is home to the highest concentration of unreached people groups.

    From tense moments near the India-Pakistan border to powerful encounters with indigenous leaders boldly advancing the gospel, this episode brings you firsthand stories of faith in the face of opposition. You’ll hear about the real challenges Christians face, the significance of locally led movements, and practical ways to pray for this spiritually dark and deeply strategic region.

    Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation highlighting the power of partnership and filled with inspiring testimonies. To learn more about partnering with Unknown Nations, visit www.UnknownNations.com.

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    30 分
  • Inside Myanmar: The reality and hope of ministry
    2025/06/04

    Join Greg Kelly and Ruth on this episode of The Unknown Nations Podcast as they speak with Luke, a dedicated partner working in Myanmar. They discuss the tremendous challenges facing the country, both spiritual and physical, amidst political turmoil and conflict. Luke shares his 25 years of experience in ministry, the impact of the conscription laws on young leaders, and the power of the gospel in one of the most spiritually dark places. Discover how the church is growing, the ongoing efforts to reach and disciple people, and how you can support this mission through prayer and awareness. Don't miss this inspiring and eye-opening conversation about bringing hope to the unreached in Myanmar.

    To learn more visit, www.UnknownNations.com.

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    25 分
  • The Global Crisis No One Talks About: 3 Billion Unreached
    2025/05/28

    Over 3 billion people still have no access to the gospel. What can we do about it?

    In this special episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, host Greg Kelley is joined by Ruth Kramer and Marvin Newell to highlight the International Day for the Unreached. Together, they unpack the urgency of reaching the nations still without gospel access—and how you can play a role.

    Marv shares stories from his years in Indonesia, Ruth weighs in on how global events are shaping missions today, and the team introduces new resources and practical ways to get involved. Whether you're new to the cause or deeply engaged, this episode will encourage and equip you to make Jesus known to the ends of the Earth.

    To learn more, visit www.UnknownNations.com.

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    30 分
  • To the Ends of the Earth: A Missionary's Journey to Northern Kenya
    2025/05/22

    You may never have heard of the Daasanach—but God hasn’t forgotten them.

    In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, hosts Greg Kelley and Ruth Kramer sit down with Levi, a missionary serving in northern Kenya, and Jerry Smith, Director of International Training. Together, they unpack what it takes to bring the gospel to the Turkana and Daasanach peoples—navigating decades of conflict, extreme terrain, and communities with and without access to Scripture.

    Levi shares powerful firsthand stories from the field, offering a glimpse into both the hardships and breakthroughs of ministry at the ends of the Earth. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation and discover how you can help bring the gospel to places where Jesus is still unknown. Visit UnknownNations.com for more.

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    33 分