A Third of Us
More than two billion people have never had the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Discover more about this heartbreaking reality and what God is doing to reach them with the Gospel. Missions leader Greg Kelley interviews guests who are making a difference. They challenge you to be part of the movement to proclaim Jesus to the unreached.
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Ep 115: Part 2 Let the Silence be Broken
05/23/2023
Ep 115: Part 2 Let the Silence be Broken
A third of the world’s population is unreached—they have no Bible, no church, certainly no Christian radio, and most of them have never even met a Christian. “Let the Silence Be Broken” brings this crisis to the foreground. Moody Radio and are partnering to help listeners hear from guests who are part of the solution, and to become inspired to take action right where they are. Free resources are offered and Christian artist Phil Stacey debuts the new song “Let the Silence Be Broken.” Join Wayne Shepherd, Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News and Podcaster Greg Kelley during this special program that was recorded live in the Moody Radio studios! Download our Great Commission Action Pack Join our 1:11 Prayer Challenge
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Ep 114: Part One Let the Silence be Broken
05/23/2023
Ep 114: Part One Let the Silence be Broken
A third of the world’s population is unreached—they have no Bible, no church, certainly no Christian radio, and most of them have never even met a Christian. “Let the Silence Be Broken” brings this crisis to the foreground. Moody Radio and are partnering to help listeners hear from guests who are part of the solution, and to become inspired to take action right where they are. Free resources are offered and Christian artist Phil Stacey debuts the new song “Let the Silence Be Broken.” Join Wayne Shepherd, Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News and Podcaster Greg Kelley during this special program that was recorded live in the Moody Radio studios!
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Ep113: The Largest Unreached People Group
02/24/2023
Ep113: The Largest Unreached People Group
With Greg Kelley on the road, Steve Johnson, our executive director of A Third of Us, hosts this week's podcast. Rob Myer is our special guest today. He is the CEO of a ministry called Door International. Have you heard of Door International? They reach one of the world's largest unreached people groups: the Deaf community. Worldwide they make up 70 million people. Of that number, less than two percent know Christ. It's already hard to reach people with the Gospel, but to reach someone who is Deaf is even more complicated. The challenges are many. This is when Door International comes in. They're laser-focused on reaching Deaf communities worldwide with God's love. They do this through Bible translation and church planting. You can reach an unreached person today by partnering with Door International. Links:
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Ep 112: Setting the Slaves Free
02/17/2023
Ep 112: Setting the Slaves Free
We have a special episode today with Greg Kelley. His guest is a native of Pakistan, and his story might open your eyes to a world of hopelessness and enslavement, but he will tell you how he is bringing Christ’s love. The third most populated country in the world is Pakistan. This country should be on the radar of every Christian. Slave labor is still very real and thriving in this country. Many are forced into slavery with promises of food and education. Their lives are miserable, and their situations seemingly hopeless, but God is working through our podcast guest today to bring hope to them. His story will encourage your hearts and hopefully call you to action. Please make sure to listen. Links:
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Ep 111: The Gift of Jesus
12/16/2022
Ep 111: The Gift of Jesus
This week Greg Kelley is still on the road! We are happy to welcome Jon Fugler and our executive director, Steve Johnson, back on the show! This podcast is part two of our raising awareness series. Listen as Jon and Steve expand on the conversation from last week on the importance of raising awareness for the unreached and educating the church about the Great Commission. They will also talk about a chance to give to make a difference. You can help make the name of Jesus known in every corner of the world. Links:
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Ep 110: Do You Know? And Should You Care?
12/08/2022
Ep 110: Do You Know? And Should You Care?
Today we have an exceptional podcast for you! Jon Fugler and our Executive Director for the Alliance for the Unreached, Steve Johnson, are stepping in for Greg Kelley as he travels. Steve and Jon are passionate about reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus by educating and making people aware of the need. The challenge to bring awareness as we approach the end of the year is critical. We want to end 2022 with more and more people aware and excited about the Great Commission. Links:
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Ep 109: A New Perspective
10/14/2022
Ep 109: A New Perspective
You might notice a change in today’s podcast. Like you do every week, you will see our fantastic host Greg Kelley, and our new Executive Director of A Third of Us, Steve Johnson! This incredible duo interviews Dr. Bob and Jenni Paul today. Dr. Bob is the Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Marriage Institute. He is also a licensed counselor that has helped train hundreds of marriage therapists. You might wonder what a marriage therapist has to do with the unreached. Well, Dr. Bob and Jenni are passionate about reaching the unreached! In fact, they’ve taught the Perspectives course many times. You see, their professional life is all about marriage restoration but their personal life is all about making people aware of unreached people groups. What is God asking you to do in your free time? Links:
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Ep 108: Don't be Afraid to Share your Faith
09/30/2022
Ep 108: Don't be Afraid to Share your Faith
Do you find it hard to share your faith with others? Our podcast today will encourage you in your faith! Our special guests today are Renod and Karen Bejjani, the founders of iHope Ministries. They founded their ministry in 2011 so that people of other faiths would come to know Jesus and make Him Known! Sharing the gospel with people of other faiths is not often a skill usually taught in the church. This is where iHope Ministries comes in! They work alongside the church to help believers develop the skill set and courage to share Jesus within their circles of influence. Ultimately, they hope believers will share alongside local mission mobilizers and overseas. Renod also shares the five essential elements to sharing the gospel! If this is an area of your life you want to work on, make sure you don’t miss this podcast! Links:
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Ep 107: Are you Ready to Go?
09/16/2022
Ep 107: Are you Ready to Go?
We talk a lot about unreached people groups here at A Third of Us. We hope to help people become more aware of the need to share the Gospel with those who have never heard. But what if you could take that one step further by going to the mission field?! Today Greg Kelley interviews Vicky Warren, the CEO of MissionNext. MissionNext connects those who are willing to use their lives to make a difference for the Kingdom. This unique ministry finds opportunities in the mission field for those willing to go for short-term or long-term missions! Is God tugging on your heart to go overseas and serve? If yes, make sure you don’t miss this insightful podcast. Links:
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Ep 106: Gospel Access for All
09/02/2022
Ep 106: Gospel Access for All
Matthew 24:14 says, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." This is a pivotal verse for our guest! On today's podcast, Greg Kelley interviews Oliver Asher, the President of Advancing Native Missions. Did you know that over 60 countries are closed to Western missionaries? This unique ministry is about advancing the Gospel by partnering with native Christians to reach their communities with the Gospel. With a focus on unreached people groups, Advancing Native Missions plants churches where there has never been one. You don't want to miss this podcast! Learn more about their ministry and ways you can get involved. Links:
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EP 105: Aim for Tough Places
08/19/2022
EP 105: Aim for Tough Places
We aren’t called to just reach those who are easy to reach. We are commanded to reach those in impossible-to-reach places. Join Greg Kelley as he interviews Matt from an exciting ministry called Frontiers. Frontier exists because of the mass amount of unreached people groups worldwide, and they have a very specific focus. Did you know that almost a quarter of the people on the planet are Muslim? That’s about one point nine billion people. And nine out of ten have never met a faithful follower of Jesus. Everyone deserves to hear the saving message of Jesus Christ. This unique ministry recruits, trains leaders, and sends teams of workers to live in Muslim communities to bring Christ’s message to those who have never heard it. Matt will give practical ways to be able to get involved! Make sure to listen. Links:
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Ep 104: Relational Missions
06/10/2022
Ep 104: Relational Missions
We know you will enjoy today’s guest! On this episode, Greg Kelley interviews Matt Beemer from Club1040. Matt and his wife Julie started Club1040 30 years ago! Club1040 is a relational missionary movement focused on reaching unreached people around the world. Matt and Julie are currently based out of Lebanon, but their missional focus goes beyond just that country. They do a lot of work within the Middle East/North Africa area. Learn more about how they train and mobilize indigenous believers within the 10/40 window to reach more people with the Gospel! And then learn how you can get involved! Links:
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Ep 103: Everyone Deserves Access to Jesus
05/20/2022
Ep 103: Everyone Deserves Access to Jesus
Today on the podcast, host Greg Kelley interviews Steve Coffey, who is the U.S. Director of a ministry called Christar. This unique ministry has a fun mission’s statement and a long deep missions’ history. Their missions statement says this, “We exist because entire people groups still have no access to the transforming love of God.” Christar’s vision is to cultivate Christ-honoring transformation in communities where Jesus is yet to be known. Listen as Steve shares his ministries heart to serve the unreached. Is God tugging at your heart to make a difference in the life of someone who is unreached? Make sure to listen to today’s podcast to find out how you can get involved. Links:
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Ep 102: To the Ends of the Earth
04/29/2022
Ep 102: To the Ends of the Earth
Every 3 seconds someone in the world is newly displaced by war, violence or persecution. On today’s podcast we switch the mic over! Our usual host Greg Kelley is interviewed by Jon Fugler, who is an A Third of Us alliance member. Why the switch? As President of World Mission, Greg has his own unique stories to tell. This week he shares about his latest trip to Pakistan. You get to hear about the refugee camps he visited and the work his ministry is doing there to share the Gospel to a desperate people. We hope your heart will be moved by his stories of hope and disappear. In God’s Word God tells us to go to the ends of the earth to reach people with His love. He never said it would be easy. But we are still to go! Everyone has a part! What is yours? Links:
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Ep 101: Taking Jesus to the World
04/08/2022
Ep 101: Taking Jesus to the World
We are sure you will recognize our guest today from TV and film! Today Greg Kelley interviews Kevin Sorbo! He is a well-known actor who recently starred in several powerful faith-based films. Best of all, he is a man on fire for Jesus! We get the opportunity to listen to Kevin’s testimony and he shares his journey to share Jesus with as many people as possible throughout his career. We think you will be inspired by his passion to reach all people with the love of Christ. Like Kevin, there’s nothing more important that you can do with your influence then to share the Good News of Jesus to someone who doesn’t have access. Make sure to listen! Links:
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Ep 100: How Far Would you go for Jesus?
03/18/2022
Ep 100: How Far Would you go for Jesus?
Today is a special episode in multiple ways…it’s our 100th episode! That’s 100 episodes of sharing interviews of people who are passionate about reaching unreached people groups around the world! We hope you’ve enjoyed them so far! Today’s special guest is no different. John Grooter is a writer, film producer and Director and we bet you’ve heard or seen one of his movies on the big screen. He also has ties to World Mission. Listen as John talks about his passion for film making and learn more about his well-known film about the life of Richard Wurmbrand, called “Tortured for Christ.” John talks in depth about the life of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand and the sacrifices they made to follow Christ and make Him known. They both were greatly persecuted for their faith. We have no doubt this episode will inspire you to stand up for Christ as well! You don’t want to miss this podcast. Links:
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Ep 99: Bringing the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
12/17/2021
Ep 99: Bringing the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
Today’s topic is all about the Great Commission, but we will be looking at it from a different angle as we talk about what Jesus meant when He talked about the ends of earth. On today’s podcast Greg Kelley interviews Pastor Kevin Harney who serves as head pastor of church called Shoreline Community Church. Pastor Harney has a passion for outreach and him and his wife started a ministry called Organic Outreach International. You will hear his heart to reach every person with the love of Jesus. Make sure to listen to todays podcast to hear more about free resources that will help you make Jesus known to the world. Links:
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Ep 98: Revival in Iran
12/10/2021
Ep 98: Revival in Iran
To say the country we’re focusing on today is a hot spot both geographically and spiritually is a understatement. Bordered by Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan-- today we talk about Iran. On today’s eye-opening podcast, Greg Kelley interviews a man named Dr. Hormoz Shariat, who is the founder of Iran Alive Ministries. Eighty-five million people call this volatile country home and it is also a country that is still considered unreached. But today you’re going to hear stories of hope and revival! You will also hear about the amazing work Iran Alive Ministries is doing among Muslims there. We hope that as you listen, that God might stir your heart to take action today! Hear how you can. Links:
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Ep 97: Children and the Great Commission
12/03/2021
Ep 97: Children and the Great Commission
We know that Matt 28:19 tells us to “Go and make disciples of all nations,” but this command isn’t just for adults! We believe teaching children about the Great Commission is exceptionally important. Imagine if the fire was ignited as a child to reach those who have never heard of Jesus!? To talk about this subject today is Carissa Potter, founder and CEO of a ministry called Weave. This special ministry is laser focused on the concept that as parents its important to weave in missional values and beliefs in the tapestry of family life. This also applies to teaching kids about unreached people groups and the need to bring the Gospel to all nations. Make sure to you listen today and learn how you can get your children more involved in the Great Commission. Links:
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Ep 96: A Passion to Reach the Lost
11/12/2021
Ep 96: A Passion to Reach the Lost
The Great Commission is for all of us as the body of Christ to accomplish. When we work in unison, God can work through us in extraordinary ways. Our special guest today is David Joannes. He is the CEO/Founder of a ministry called, Within Reach Global. David has also written multiple books that challenge Christians to step outside their comfort zone. Needless to say, he’s a man that wears many hats! Join us as host Greg Kelley and David take a deep look into the importance of leadership, which they believe is the driving force behind helping the persecuted church. As David lives within the 10/40 window, you will also hear about his passion to reach those in his area of the world with the love of Jesus. Links:
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Ep 95: Hope for Afghanistan
10/29/2021
Ep 95: Hope for Afghanistan
Today we talk about a country that’s been in the news lately. That country is Afghanistan. Our guest today is going to reveal what’s really happening in Afghanistan and honestly, it’s going to be hard to listen to. Afghanistan has over 39 million people and of that number 98.8% is Muslim with .02% being Christian. We know Afghanistan is a delicate subject right now but it’s also the center of the bullseye on why we exist as A Third of Us. We exist to create awareness and to impact the third of humanity without access to the Gospel Our host Greg Kelley had the deep pleasure to interview a man named John, who is a Christian leader closely tied to Afghanistan. He is doing tremendous work among Afghans both within the country and those fleeing to neighboring countries. Please listen and prepare your heart for the hard subjects we will be covering today. And then maybe ask God what He wants you to do. Links:
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Ep 94: What is Your Role?
10/22/2021
Ep 94: What is Your Role?
We all have a role to play in mobilizing and fulfilling the Great Commission. Not all of us can get on an airplane to a far-off place, yet every Christian has a critical and important role as well. How will you mobilize? Maybe we can help you with that today with the subject of today’s podcast. On our special podcast today, host Greg Kelley interviews David Jacob who is the Founder and Director for the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention. David is an expert in the subject of mobilization. If you have a heart to see the Great Commission fulfilled and you’re not sure how to start, make sure you don’t miss this call to action! Links:
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Ep 93: How Far Would You Go?
10/15/2021
Ep 93: How Far Would You Go?
Our special podcast takes a hard look at the places in the world where to be a Christian means you will probably die for your faith. We are talking about the hardest to reach places in the world that undoubtably God is still calling us as Christians to reach them. Today Greg Kelley interviews Dilip Joseph. Maybe you haven’t heard of him but he has an amazing story to tell. In fact, he wrote a book called “Kidnapped by the Taliban.” Dilip writes about what he experienced 10-years-ago when he was kidnapped while in Afghanistan. Make sure to listen as Greg and Dilip talk about persecuted Christians, the refugee crisis and how to pray for Christians living in dangerous places. Links:
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Ep 92: Empowering Christians to Go!
10/08/2021
Ep 92: Empowering Christians to Go!
According to Joshua Project, there are 17,400 people groups living in the world. Of that number over 7,000 are considered unreached. That means no Bible, no missionary, no church and no Christian presence. Why are we telling you this? Because today’s special guest is from a ministry that is targeting 510 of those unreached people groups! In this special podcast, host Greg Kelley interviews Matt Green the VP of Marketing for Pioneers. This ministry was started back in 1979 and their mission is to empower gospel-driven Christians to go to the ends of the earth together in relentless pursuit of the unreached. Are you passionate about reaching the unreached? Make sure to listen. Links:
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Ep 91: Afghanistan and a Forgotten People
09/02/2021
Ep 91: Afghanistan and a Forgotten People
Our unique guest today will inspire you! Today Greg Kelley interviews Nicholas Comminellis—a man who wears many hats. Not only is he a MD--he is also an author and speaker and dean and president of INMED (Institute for International Medicine). This ministry equips healthcare professionals and students to serve people around the world who are forgotten, impoverished and marginalized. To fulfill the great commission—the work of this ministry is pivotal. They also talk about the importance of serving the forgotten in Afghanistan, even while the country is in chaos. You don’t want to miss this podcast! Links:
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Ep 90: One Billion reached by 2026
08/12/2021
Ep 90: One Billion reached by 2026
Today’s special guest is Nathanael Saylor from our partner ministry Billion.Global! This ministry has a BIG mission. Their vision and passion is to provide one billion people the opportunity to hear, understand and respond to the Gospel by 2026. Yes, you read that right—one billion! This 10-year vision started back in 2016. They’re accomplishing this by connecting with 160 + like-minded ministries that work all over the world with the same passion to reach one billion people with the love of Jesus. Learn more by listening to today’s podcast! Links:
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Ep 89: It's Not the Great Suggestion!
07/24/2021
Ep 89: It's Not the Great Suggestion!
Today we dig into the subject of making disciples. This is the most important action of the Great Commission, which tells us to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) Greg Kelley interviews Joshua Paxton who is the director of the Burnam Center for Global Engagement, which is part of Calvary University. The mission of this organization is to train up the next generation in discipleship. They do this by equipping their students in Biblical and theological knowledge and also practical skills to be able to go on the mission field. Maybe God is calling you to be a disciple! Make sure you listen to this podcast! Links:
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Ep 88: Ground Zero
07/16/2021
Ep 88: Ground Zero
Today’s podcast is all about a country that is ground zero for the global refugee crisis. Greg Kelley interviews Julie Beemer, who leads a ministry called Club1040. This ministry serves in Lebanon. Lebanon is a diverse country in the Middle East that’s a gateway to the Middle East and North Africa – making it a strategic spot to share the Gospel! They spread the hope of Jesus by raising up national leaders and creating resources to help the church in Lebanon explode. We hope you will enjoy hearing Julie’s heart and passion for this area of the world. Links:
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Ep 87: Bringing the Gospel to Every Home
07/09/2021
Ep 87: Bringing the Gospel to Every Home
On today’s podcast Greg interviews David Russell, who is the President of a ministry called SonSet Solutions. This ministry works behind the scenes to provide access to the Gospel to people all over the world! They do this through radio broadcasting and they’ve helped to establish over 500 community Christian radio stations internationally! They also provide solar-powered, pre-tuned handheld radios to communities that Christian broadcasts air. This allows more and more people to hear the Good News of Jesus in the privacy of their homes. Make sure to listen to hear more about the many projects they’re working on to reach those who have never heard the Gospel. Links:
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Ep: 86 An Interview with David Platt
06/23/2021
Ep: 86 An Interview with David Platt
Our special guest today is David Platt, author of a book called Radical. This podcast replays the special interview we did with David Platt for the International Day for the Unreached. Listen as David shares with us about the pivotal moment in his life when he realized the absolute need to reach those who have no access to the Gospel. People every day are being born, living and dying without ever hearing about Jesus. We hope you are inspired by today’s podcast. Links:
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