Celebrating 75 Years of Hope in Haiti
In a time when Haiti faces immense challenges, a powerful voice of hope continues to rise above the noise. This year, Radio 4VEH, The Evangelistic Voice of Haiti, celebrates 75 years of broadcasting the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of Haiti and beyond.
What began in 1950 as the bold vision of American missionary Rev. G.T. Bustin—to “build a radio station to evangelize Haiti”—has grown into a thriving media ministry that reaches over a million people every day. From its very first broadcast on June 2, 1950, to today’s programming across AM/FM radio, television, and digital platforms, 4VEH has remained steadfast in its mission: to reach, teach, and serve the people of Haiti with the Gospel.
Even in the face of unrest and hardship, 4VEH continues to be a faithful presence in homes, villages, and hearts across the nation. Listeners regularly describe the station as their “oxygen,” “school,” and “daily hope.” One listener, Josiane, shared, “God gave us the gift of Jesus, and then He gave us the gift of 4VEH. Without it, I would’ve surely given up on my faith.”
Beyond daily programming, the station is actively engaged in outreach—distributing solar-powered radios and audio Bibles and partnering with local believers for door-to-door evangelism, ensuring that even Haiti’s most remote communities can hear God’s Word.
“For 75 years, 4VEH has been a faithful light in the darkness,” said station director Rev. Storly Michel. “In a country where biblical teaching and practical help are scarce, our mission has never been more urgent. We praise God for His provision!”
MEDIA Alliance is proud to partner with radio 4VEH and it’s leadership. Storly and Kate Michel have been an active part of the MEDIA Alliance ministry including training and evangelism in Haiti and participation in our leadership Summit and NRB gathering.
Radio & Redemption: Leda's Story
In a nation once declared the world’s first atheist state, where the word “God” was removed from the dictionary and churches were crushed under the weight of Communism, one teenager’s encounter with a single Christian radio program changed everything.
When Leda was only sixteen, growing up in Albania in the early 1990s, she had never met a Christian. Her parents were atheists. But she was hungry for truth.
“I gave my life to Jesus the first time I heard the message,” she remembers. “I prayed the prayer of salvation every Sunday for six months. It was all I had—just a radio program once a week.”
It was a time of chaos and upheaval as the country emerged from the shadows of dictatorship. There were no churches in her area. No Christian friends. No Bibles in print. But God was at work. In her prayers, she asked for a Bible. One day, she found a discarded tract in the street—a few verses of Scripture someone else had thrown away. To her, it was treasure.
Eventually, after more than a year of searching, she found a New Testament. She made a vow to read four chapters a night, and she kept her promise, even when she didn’t understand everything she read. “I promised God, and I wanted to honor that.”
Years passed before she met another believer or stepped foot in a church. But God was shaping her heart—and preparing her to be a voice of hope for others walking the same lonely road.
As a university student, she began working in public radio while also attending a Bible school. It was a time of civil unrest. Her classes were interrupted by civil war, and for three months, her only classroom was the Word of God. “I read the Bible every day and listened to programs. It was how I grew.”
Eventually, Enkelejda Shelburne’s love for media and her passion for the Gospel merged. She helped launch one Christian radio station, and when it closed, she began another—Radio 7, a network that has just celebrated over twenty years of broadcasting hope.
Today, Media 7 reaches across Albania and into the surrounding Balkan region with Bible teaching, worship, and encouragement for people who often have no other source of Christian community.
“For many people in our region, Christian media is the only spiritual meal they have,” she says. “In the U.S., Christian media is like dessert—a beautiful cheesecake. But here, it might be the only food someone gets all week.”
Even as technology has improved and churches have begun to grow, challenges remain. In some regions, believers face increasing hostility and persecution. But despite the opposition, the mission remains the same: to bring Jesus to every heart in their region.
Her personal journey has created a deep empathy for the unseen listener—the one who doesn’t yet have a church, a Bible, or a believing friend. “That was me. That’s why I care so deeply about what we put on the air. It could be the first time someone hears about Jesus.”
From a discarded Bible tract to a multi-national radio ministry, her story is a testimony to the power of Christian media to reach where churches can’t, to speak when no one else can, and to shine light into even the darkest places.
“What Satan wanted to use to destroy, God turned for good,” she says. “Grace is free, but we should never take it for granted.”
For over a decade MEDIA Alliance International has stood with Leda and the team at Media 7. Leda has attended many of the MEDIA Alliance Summits, and we continue to travel and provide training when needed.
Ministry Impact
Hear Leda talk about the impact of MEDIA Alliance on the ministry of Media 7.
Lost Bible Stories Found in Nepal
In a remote church warehouse nestled in the hills of Nepal, a dusty box sat undisturbed for more than a decade. Inside were 52 animated Bible stories for children—translated into the Maithili language, spoken by nearly 50 million people across northern India and Nepal. Most of them have never heard the name of Jesus.
These stories had been created as part of a Mega City Media Campaign with Great Commission Media Ministries several years ago. But after the campaign ended, the hard drives and materials disappeared. For ten years, these powerful resources were presumed lost forever.
A Discovery Like Josiah’s
When the tapes were rediscovered earlier this year, ministry leaders were reminded of the biblical account of King Josiah. During temple repairs, long-lost Scriptures were found—an event that sparked national repentance and revival in Israel. In a similar way, we believe this rediscovery is a sign of God’s timing and purpose for the Maithili people.
With less than 0.001% Christians among them, the Maithili remain one of the most unreached people groups in the world. They face deep spiritual darkness and significant educational barriers. Neither the Indian nor Nepali governments allow institutions of higher learning in the Maithili language. But children understand stories. And stories in their heart language can open hearts.
A New Chapter for the Maithili
These 52 Superbook Bible stories are already dubbed and ready to go. They are a proven tool used in places like the former Soviet Union, Laos, and Central Asia—places where children, families, and even whole communities have come to know Jesus through story-based Bible engagement.
Now it’s the turn for the children of Maithili.
Pray with us that God will use Great Commission Media Ministries and these recordings to impact children and their families and bring hope to this region.
Recording God's Word Under Fire
In early 2025, a team from Theovision International’s Kenya office set out on a mission to record the Heiban audio Bible in the remote Nuba Mountains of Sudan. What began as a hopeful journey to bring the Word of God to an unreached language group quickly turned into a life-threatening operation.
Just days after the recording began, full-scale conflict erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The tranquil villages surrounding the recording site were thrown into chaos. Fear gripped the community. Rumors of imminent attacks spread rapidly. Schools and churches were shuttered. Families dug trenches to shelter from incoming gunfire or air raids.
With no guarantee of safe passage home and no stable power supply, the team debated abandoning the mission. But they pressed on, relying entirely on solar energy, recording God’s Word each day under the constant threat of war. For six tense weeks, they lived on high alert—sleeping light, watching the horizon, and praying for protection.
By God’s grace, the team completed the project and returned safely to Nairobi. The Heiban New Testament audio Bible is now in post-production and will soon be available to the 4,000+ speakers of this endangered language.
The Heiban people, like many in Sudan, have limited access to Scripture—especially in a form they can understand. Their language, known locally as Debang or Ebang, is one of Sudan’s many indigenous tongues on the verge of extinction. This audio Bible will not only preserve the language—it will speak life to hearts that have never heard Jesus speak in their mother tongue.
Please join us in praying for peace in Sudan—and for the transformative power of the gospel to take root in Heiban hearts.
Only God Can Heal What War Has Broken
When war came to the town of Slovyansk in eastern Ukraine, the world Nataliia Bradarska knew began to crumble. Explosions echoed through the streets, homes were destroyed, lives were lost. She begged her husband, Viktor, to flee with her and their children.
But his response never changed: “I can’t. I am a servant of the church.”
So they stayed—through the fear, the danger, and the heartbreak. Two months into the war, everything changed.
“After Sunday service, we walked outside with other members of our church,” Nataliia recalled. “Armed men were already waiting in the yard. Without explanation, they took several of our men—including my Viktor.”
She was left with silence. No answers. No idea where he had been taken or why.
“I was afraid to leave my house that day. But then I thought, Who, if not the wife, will fight for him? So I went to the Security Service of Ukraine, where I was told the men had been forced to dig trenches. They said they’d be home soon. But the days turned into weeks. And no one returned.”
Thirty-five days passed before Nataliia learned what actually happened to her husband.
“Thirty-five endless days and sleepless nights. Hoping. Praying. And then I was told: all the men had been executed the same day they were taken. My husband’s body was found in a mass grave.”
Viktor was gone.
“I couldn’t believe it. We were the ‘dream family’—kind, loving, with three beautiful children. Nineteen years of marriage. So much we had done together. So much we still planned to do.”
The grief was overwhelming. But in her deepest pain, Nataliia found an anchor.
“The question became: How do I go on? And the answer, I discovered, was that I couldn’t—not without God. Without prayer, the Church, and the presence of the Lord, I would have been crushed. But through Him, I have found strength.”
In the face of unimaginable loss, Nataliia made a radical decision: to forgive.
“I saw the people who did this. My heart broke at the shedding of innocent blood. But eventually, I chose forgiveness. It was not easy. It still isn’t. But I have God. In Him, I find comfort and peace. Looking at my children, reading Scripture, I remember—I still have a purpose. My mission here is not finished.”
“Viktor is already there in heaven. We are on our way. And though the sorrow remains, I know God will walk with me through it. Because only He can wipe away every tear. Only He can heal the soul. Only He can give the strength to forgive the unforgivable. When death brings despair—only He can resurrect hope.”
This story was reported by our ministry partners, Great Commission Media Ministries who has played a significant role in helping provide care for suffering soldiers and their families during the Ukraine War.
A Night That Changed Everything
In an apartment in Belgrade, Serbia, Saško and Ira Bogeski lived with their young daughter, Abigail. Life wasn’t always easy, but their home was filled with warmth, love, and the rhythms of ministry. On a visit years ago, our founder, Ron Harris, stayed with them. There was no guest room—just generous hearts. Saško gave up his couch, Ira and Abigail shared a bed, and Ron slept in a little pink princess bed under glowing stars on the ceiling. That small space became a reminder of the beauty of hospitality and the bond of faith across cultures.
But that same home would soon become the scene of a life-altering event.
One night, a thief broke in while the family slept. It wasn’t the first time. A previous robbery had already left them shaken. But this time, it turned violent. Saško, desperate to protect his wife and eight-year-old daughter, grabbed a kitchen knife. In the scuffle, the intruder was wounded and fled—only to collapse a few blocks away. He died before help could arrive.
What followed was a nightmare. The police came knocking, not to offer comfort, but to arrest Saško. He was charged with murder.
The days that followed were filled with fear and uncertainty. As the news reached us, prayers began to rise from all over the world. Supporters of MEDIA Alliance, friends of the Bogeskis, and believers who had never met them began interceding. Messages flew across time zones. We asked for prayer. We asked for justice.
A month later, something miraculous happened.
Saško was unexpectedly released from prison. He walked into a prayer meeting where people had gathered to ask God for his freedom—just like Peter showing up at the house in Acts 12. It was a moment of awe and joy. But the story wasn’t over.
The murder charge still loomed.
Over the next five years, Saško endured a grueling legal battle. The process was painfully slow. One step forward, six weeks of silence. Depression set in. He began to question his calling, his worth, and whether God could still use a man who had taken a life—even in defense of his family.
“I think I need to give up my ministry,” he said.
But our team—and more importantly, the Holy Spirit—reminded him of the stories of Moses, David, and Paul. Men who had blood on their hands, yet were still chosen by God to change the world. “If God doesn’t take you off the playing field,” Ron told him, “don’t take yourself off.”
Saško stayed the course, and God honored that perseverance.
After five long years, a verdict came: Not guilty. But even that wasn’t the end. The prosecutor appealed the acquittal, dragging the family through another year of waiting. Finally, a judge upheld the decision, and the Bogeskis were free.
Through it all, the prayers never stopped.
The support of the MEDIA Alliance community—prayers, encouragement, and financial help—helped carry the Bogeskis through the darkest valley. Today, Saško continues to lead ELION Media, producing Christian content that reaches people across Serbia and beyond.
This story reminds us: evil may visit our homes, but it doesn’t get the final word. God is always redeeming the brokenness in our lives.
The Dangerous Mission to "Luka Land"
In one of the most resistant regions of Ghana, Christianity isn’t just unwelcome—it’s dangerous.
They call it Luka Land (not its real name) for the safety of those doing ministry there and the people they’re reaching. For generations, this Islamic community has guarded its religious identity with fierce resolve. No church has survived there. Christian activity is banned. The people have made it clear: they are willing to die to keep the church away.
And yet, in the face of very real danger, our friends at Theovision International stepped in with a bold mission—to bring the Gospel to a people who had never heard.
Luka Land’s challenges are immense. With no written language, traditional Bible translation was impossible. The people couldn’t read the Bible, even if they had one. But Theovision saw another way: oral Bible translation.
Over the past eleven months, their team has quietly and courageously worked to record the Gospel of Luke in the people’s heart language—making the Word of God accessible for the first time in history to this unreached people group. For the first time, the people of Luka Land can hear Jesus speak to them—in their own language.
Already, seeds are being planted. Some translators—who had never heard the Gospel before—are beginning to consider the message of Christ. The story of Jesus is taking root in a place that once declared it would never be heard.
This breakthrough is only the beginning. The vision now? To plant the very first church in Luka Land.
For many years, MEDIA Alliance has been partners with the top leadership at Theovision International. We’ve had the opportunity to host Theodore Asare and his son Philip at our MEDIA Alliance Summit, and last week we had time to reconnect with Philip and hear about this and other projects happening across Africa.
Pray for the continued work of Theovision. They face enormous risks in their work, and it’s our joy to encourage them. Together, we can see God’s Word continue to spread to those who have never heard.
Broadcasting Hope from a War Zone
In the heart of war-torn Odessa, Ukraine, where the echoes of explosions often drown out everyday life, one Christian radio station has defied the odds—staying on air in the midst of relentless conflict.
New Life Radio International, a Gospel-centered radio network based in Odessa, has continued broadcasting throughout the war, serving as a lifeline of hope and truth to listeners across both Ukraine and Russia. Despite ongoing peace talks, the city remains under heavy fire, and the station itself has not gone untouched.
“Our facility has been hit,” said Daniel Johnson of New Life Radio. “We’re just hoping the electricity stays on so we can continue our satellite and internet broadcasts. It’s not easy operating in a city under constant bombardment, but we know our mission—to get the Gospel to two nations that desperately need to hear it—is more urgent than ever.”
New Life Radio has become a rare bridge between believers in Russia and Ukraine, reaching the wider Slavic world with the message of Christ. Through satellite and internet radio, they are acting as peacemakers and proclaimers, sharing faith across national lines in a time of deep division.
Now, as they look to the future, the station is seeking to move out of their aging, rented 195-year-old building and purchase a more secure and permanent facility. This move would help ensure their ability to continue broadcasting the hope of the Gospel for years to come.
In a city surrounded by chaos, New Life Radio is standing firm—offering peace, unity, and truth over the airwaves.
Story provided by Peter Wooding, Global News Alliance
Featured Organization: New Life Radio International
When Walking Away is the Only Choice
Rick isn’t the typical visitor to the MEDIA Alliance offices.
Rick had built a thriving career in South America. As a successful builder, he and his wife—an architect—were creating a good life for their young children. Their future was bright, filled with the promise of new projects, growing opportunities, and a home they had carefully built together.
But everything changed in an instant.
A drug cartel quietly moved into one of Rick’s housing developments. When he discovered what was happening and confronted them, he was met with the most extreme response—a direct threat on his life. The message was clear: walk away, or there would be consequences.
In that moment, Rick faced an impossible choice. Stay and risk his life, or leave everything behind—his business, his home, and the life they had worked so hard to build. For the safety of their family, they made their choice.
Less than three weeks later, Rick moved to the United States and moved in with his parents in the area. While his heart was full of trust in God’s guidance, his life was now full of uncertainty. That’s when he found himself at the MEDIA Alliance offices.
Rick isn’t the typical visitor to the MEDIA Alliance offices, but when he walked through our doors, he didn’t just find a meeting—he also found a refuge. We set aside time to have lunch, sit with him, and listen to his story. We prayed with him, encouraged him, and reminded him that even in this unexpected and painful transition, God was still at work.
At MEDIA Alliance, our mission goes beyond media training and global events. We stand alongside our international brothers and sisters in their greatest moments of need. Whether equipping leaders for ministry or offering a listening ear and a prayer for those facing crisis, we are honored to be part of what God is doing around the world.
From Tragedy to Forgiveness
Vera’s life has been marked by unimaginable loss. She grew up in a loving, traditional family, where kindness and compassion were daily values instilled by her parents. But in 2004, her world was shattered in an instant when her sister’s abusive husband stormed into their home and killed both her sister and her mother.
The grief that followed was all-consuming. Within a year, the weight of sorrow claimed her father as well. Vera was left feeling hollow, trapped in a cycle of pain and hatred.
“I was alive, but I felt like I was dead,” Vera recalls. “I had no joy, no peace, only pain.”
But in the midst of despair, hope came from an unexpected source—her young daughter. One day, after returning from church, she urged Vera to come with her.
“There is someone you should meet,” her daughter said.
Skeptical but willing, Vera attended a service. That day, she encountered something she had never known before—the love of Jesus.
“The moment I heard the sermon, I was touched,” she says. “I had been living without hope, but now I learned there was hope for me, my future, and my family.”
Yet even as faith transformed her life, one burden remained: her hatred for the man who had destroyed her family.
“I knew I had to do something for the person who killed my sister and my mother,” Vera says.
Years after becoming a Christian, she made a decision that would set her free. She wrote a letter to her brother-in-law in prison, enclosing a Bible with highlighted verses.
“I told him we had forgiven him,” she says. “It was a release. I had been a captive of so much anger, but now I felt free.”
She never heard back from him directly, but recently, a local pastor informed her that the man now attends Bible studies in prison.
“I don’t know if he is a believer,” Vera says. “But I pray for him. He has caused so much damage, but I believe in God’s redemption. My dream is to meet him one day and tell him face to face that because of Jesus, I can forgive him.”
For Vera, healing has come not only through faith but also through an unexpected companion—a small radio.
“One day at church, I received a radio, and I started listening to the programs on Radio Emanuel,” she shares. “It has been my daily companion, helping me regain strength and emerge from my darkest moments.”
Today, Vera’s story stands as a powerful testimony of transformation. The wounds of the past remain, but they no longer define her. Instead, her life is a testament to forgiveness, faith, and the power of the Gospel to turn even the deepest pain into hope.
It’s our joy at MEDIA Alliance International to stand with ministries like Radio Emanuel in Albania as they “hold forth the word of life.”