SOUTH ASIA: God Can Use Anybody to Share the Gospel

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🗓️ 15 November 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Over the last fifteen years living and ministering in South Asia, Brian, a leader with Operation Mobilization, has witnessed numerous changes. One aspect that hasn't changed is openness to the gospel.

Brian will explain where Christian persecution usually begins and how it can feature a mix of family, community, and/or the government coming against the church and against new followers of Jesus. Emphasizing that God is the one who changes hearts and minds, Brian shares how, when we read the New Testament, we see that God is sovereign even over the persecution He allows His children to endure.

"[Christian persecution] causes believers to grow in their faith." Brian says, "I think it's a real witness that this faith is so much bigger than what is happening to me in this world."

OM's mission is to grow the church and mobilize followers of Christ to go and make disciples, teaching them to obey everything the Lord has commanded. Brian will share specific stories of how Christians in Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka are being mobilized to spread the gospel where they are and take Jesus into new communities where there aren't any churches.

One story you will hear is that of a young girl, only 6 or 7 years old, who so passionately shared Jesus with her classmates that her teacher said, "Why don't you share this message with the entire school?" You'll also hear about a witch doctor who saw his son healed after praying for healing in the name of Christ.

Discover how you can get involved in missions—whatever stage of life you're in—and what Brian considers the most vital qualities for those who desire to serve and reach out among unreached people groups or in foreign nations. Pray for persecuted Christians in South Asia to run the race with boldness and increased fervor for the Lord.

The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like India, China and Iran throughout the year, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

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0:00.0	As I heard about the life of Jesus, I thought, if Jesus is real, if this really is real,
0:06.0	if the kingdom of God is really real, then that changes everything.
0:09.0	And it changes everything that I do with my life.
0:12.0	If this is the most important thing, why am I over here doing this?
0:15.0	Jesus never promised his followers an easy path.
0:19.0	In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate
0:22.3	them. He sent them out as sheep among wolves. Jesus' words came true in the life of the apostles,
0:28.6	and they're still coming true today in the lives of his followers around the world. Join host,
0:33.7	Todd Nettleton, as we hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help, right now on the
0:38.7	Voice of the Martyrs Radio Network. Welcome again to the Voice of the Martyrs Radio. My name is
0:43.3	Todd Nettleton, and we are on the road this week in South Asia. We're going to have a conversation
0:48.1	with Brian. Another of our one-name guest, he is a leader with Operation Mobilization, OM, in South Asia.
0:56.5	And we're going to talk about some of the countries here, how the gospel is spreading,
1:00.6	but also the price that our brothers and sisters are paying.
1:04.1	Brian, welcome to the Voice of the Martyrs Radio.
1:06.6	Thank you.
1:07.3	It is great to be here. It is thank you for opening your doors to us. How long have you been working in this part of the world? Thank you. It is great to be here. It is thank you for opening your doors to us.
1:12.2	How long have you been working in this part of the world?
1:15.2	I've been here 15 years.
1:16.7	How is it different today than it was 15 years ago in terms of gospel work openness,
1:22.0	but also in terms of what does persecution look like?
1:25.2	And has that changed in your span here?
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