What if there were two Jesuses to choose from? Eugene explores the story of Pastor Jing Dianying and the Jesus Family in China, revealing how Jing was forced to choose between a kingdom built through force and one built through love, sacrifice, and faith. He connects this choice to the surprising story of Jesus Barabbas and asks which Jesus we are choosing today.
Aug 10
26 min
Eugene examines how China’s 2017 restrictions on NGOs drove most foreign organizations out of the country. He argues that the loss of these organizations, many of them Christian, has left China with fewer resources to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian needs, while persecution of Christians continues to impact the nation.
Aug 10
15 min
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping how information is shared, but who decides what is true? Eugene Bach examines AI bias, the growing race to control data centers, and why Back to Jerusalem is investing in secure digital infrastructure to protect Scripture, missionary resources, and the freedom to share the gospel.
Jul 26
24 min
Four newly discovered Chinese biographies changed everything Eugene thought he knew about the Back to Jerusalem vision. In this episode, he uncovers a remarkable pattern hidden throughout its history: the overlooked influence of courageous women whose faith helped shape one of China's most enduring missionary movements.
Jul 26
30 min
In today’s Back to Jerusalem podcast, Eugene shares why legacy matters for missions and how the Chinese church is carrying the faith of our fathers across the 10/40 window. From growing up without a father to discovering a spiritual family that stretches from Adam and Abraham to modern Chinese missionaries, this episode connects biblical genealogies to real mission fields today.
Jul 21
17 min
BREAKING UPDATE: Pastor Ezra Jin, founder of Beijing's Zion Church, has been released from prison in China and reunited with his family in Los Angeles, arriving on July 3, just before America's 250th Independence Day celebration. Eugene shares the full story.
Jul 6
13 min
Eugene Bach reports from Germany, reflecting on Pope Leo's recent comparison of AI to the Tower of Babel. Eugene digs into Genesis 11 and offers a mission field perspective the pope didn't mention: that Babel's true failure was resisting God's first command to go forth, multiply, and scatter across the earth. He traces this east versus west movement throughout scripture, ties it to the Great Commission, and shares how he actually uses AI in missions work today. A thoughtful, unexpected take on a hot topic through the lens of reaching the nations.
Jul 2
25 min
Eugene Bach reports live from Dubai after days with underground house church leaders from across the Middle East. He connects a 100 year prayer movement started by persecuted Moravian believers under Count Zinzendorf to the missionaries God is raising up from China today. Many of these workers are serving in the most dangerous regions on earth, and war has forced some to move their families to safety. Eugene shares what they're facing and how you can help support missionaries caught in the middle of active war zones.
Jul 2
16 min
Eugene Bach reports from a secret meeting on an island in Asia where veteran Chinese missionaries gathered to form their first-ever Chinese-led mission board. These leaders, some with 20+ years on the field, outlined four strategic priorities: multiplying small independent mission groups, investing in the next generation, advancing business as mission, and publishing indigenous training materials. A historic moment for the global Chinese missions movement.
Jun 12
28 min
Iran appears increasingly isolated, yet missiles and drones keep flowing. A new China–Iran railway through Central Asia may help explain why. Drawing on years of travel in the region, Eugene examines the corridor, its geopolitical implications, and what it could mean for the future of the Middle East.
Jun 3
24 min
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