SGA’s “Encountering Hope” podcast features inspiring testimonies of believers who are overcoming very difficult circumstances in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Each podcast episode includes a Bible-based life application to help you grow in your faith and enhance your daily walk with the Lord.
Start listening now on the podcast source you prefer – four are listed below for your convenience. It’s free!
. . . and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
(Romans 5:5)
Intentional Service: Choose the Eternal
In Russia, Pastor Sergei sows the truths of God’s Word fully and patiently in minds and hearts. He then trusts the Holy Spirit to make the Bible come alive and bear fruit. He tells of two young people to whom he ministers.
Children simply see Jesus for who He is. And many times it is from the mouths of little ones that parents first hear the clear Gospel message and seek the Lord. Pastor Viktor has seen this firsthand in a Belarus village.
As an SGA-supported pastor in Far East Russia, Maxim reaches young adults with the Gospel. Time and again, he sees God at work in extraordinary ways. And Maxim’s role? It’s faithfulness as he continues to invest in lives.
SGA-supported Pastor Andrei spreads the Gospel to give hope amid the turmoil in Ukraine. He shares how believers like Aleksandr are working to renew their spiritual strength after returning from the chaos at the front line.
Nikita’s story speaks to our need to trust God when our hearts are broken. SGA-supported pastor Pavel shares how this young boy turned to God for healing as his family was falling apart.
Pastor Valery, who serves in Russia’s Tatarstan region, reports on some exciting developments in their SGA-supported youth outreach. With your support, this ministry can continue drawing young people closer to Christ.