{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The SOBC Pod","title":"Sent & Faithful: Missions in a Closed Country with Jacob & Sophia","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2587,"description":"In this episode, Craig is joined by Jacob and Sophia, missionaries with Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) serving in a 99% Muslim country in North Africa. They share what it looks like to proclaim the gospel in a closed country, how underground churches are born through relational evangelism, and the remarkable story of a young man named \"Fred\" who came to faith after a dream about Jesus.Topics covered:How Jacob and Sophia got connected to Stone Oak Bible ChurchWhat drew them to the 10/40 Window and North AfricaThe legal landscape of sharing the gospel in a closed countryRelational evangelism and what \"win, build, send\" looks like on the groundThe story of \"Fred,\" a Muslim-background believer who dreamed of JesusThe challenges of raising a child on the mission fieldTheir daughter's hospitalizationWhat keeps them going on the hard daysHow to get started in missions right where you areIf you are interested in hearing more about Jacob and Sophia and what God is doing in North Africa, they would absolutely love to have a call with you, regardless of your capacity to give!Resources mentioned:Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: perspectives.orgCampus Crusade for Christ (CRU): cru.orgSupport Jacob and Sophia financially: https://give.cru.org/1097504Note that because they serve in a secure location, you won't see their names. It will say \"International Staff\" and then their giving ID number, 1097504.Join Jacob and Sophia's prayer newsletter: Email craig@stoneoakbible.com and he will get you added to their newsletterQuestions? Email Craig at craig@stoneoakbible.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fhGCHON049VUgpCtiW6Aa13qfhaucjTo-WCM7muRccA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NDZk/YjU1N2UxMjU1MDVj/ODc2NGE1MWQ2OTY2/MWVmOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}