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
When President Trump and his entourage — including Elon Musk and Tim Cook — traveled to Beijing, they left behind something they NEVER part with: their phones, laptops, and iPads. Most people missed what that really means. Back to Jerusalem missionaries have been warning about China's aggressive digital surveillance for years — and now the world's most powerful tech leaders and political figures are confirming it with their own actions.
May 18
16 min
Eugene is experiencing things that haven't been possible in China for as long as he can remember. No visas, no VPNs, easier than ever to travel in and around China... but are these things good?
May 18
11 min
Was Jesus racist? A Buddhist professor and a progressive California pastor both claimed this passage in Mark 7 proves Jesus only cared about Jews. Eugene unpacks the story of the Syrophoenician woman through a lens he learned sitting with China's underground house church, revealing layers in the text that reframe everything. Sometimes the most powerful Bible teaching comes not from those with the most resources, but from those with only crumbs.
May 14
48 min
Shagufta Kausar spent 8 years in a Pakistani death row cell for blasphemy—beaten, isolated, and offered freedom if she'd deny Jesus. Instead, she prayed for her enemies, saw visions of Christ, survived prison earthquakes, and watched God turn guards into friends who begged for her prayers. Her kids witnessed torture yet held onto faith through trauma. Now free, her story screams: Nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:38-39).
May 4
43 min
Joseph joins Eugene on the podcast to discuss the horrors of the modern-day slave trade happening right now inside of Pakistan. You will be shocked by the number of people who are experiencing this nightmare.
May 2
31 min
Something has been bothering Eugene today, so he had to do a quick podcast to share something with you. Not only does he think that Tucker Carlson's recent comments are wrong, they are dangerous.
Apr 18
11 min
Mac joins Eugene to discuss starting businesses on the mission field and his journey from restaurant owner to training missionaries in food-based enterprise. Is it possible for missionaries to become fully self-sustaining and never need donations from Western churches?
Mar 27
32 min
Eugene wanted to share insights from recent conversations with underground house church pastors in China. They revealed many disturbing things, including widespread misinformation aimed at downplaying the persecution occurring there.
Mar 27
33 min
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