November 2025

FROM THE DESK OF JOHN

Dear Friends,

I want to begin with some great new news. First, starting November 23, Morgan Jackson will report on the new nations where we are taking Audio Bibles. 

Twelve years ago, I met Morgan and learned 7,140 languages were spoken in the world, but 4,000 of those languages did not have a Bible in their language. 

I believed all of our partners knew Jesus’ command to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15), and you responded.

Philippians 2:13 says, “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” God spoke to many of you, and I want you to know the results. 

 You, the viewers and supporters of our television program, have now provided Audio Bibles for 20,401,949 people meeting in listening groups in 83 nations in 253 languages. And approximately half, or more than 10 million people, have come to faith as a direct result of hearing God speak to them in their own language.

Because some have been playing these Audio Bibles every week for many years, the number of believers is much larger.

Can I tell you some more good news? Over the last four years we have created 40 half hour TV programs for pastors to know how to teach their people how to follow Jesus in their daily lives. We made this for a country that has millions of people, but is not fond of Christians.

 Yet God is working, and over 8,170 pastors are now watching our discipleship programs and God is doing marvelous things in their lives and ministries. Please pray for them.

God is opening other doors. Our television program is now being seen on television in Sweden in prime time. Sweden has over 10 million people. About 90% of the Swedish population, or roughly 9 out of 10 people, watch some form of television, including streaming and traditional TV, on a daily basis. We are also on their local TV channel, YouTube, and streaming outlets reaching into Europe. The response has been great.

In addition, our television program can now be seen in every nation in Africa and South America. We have also translated our programs into Spanish for every Hispanic station in South America, the United States, and Canada. Our program is seen in every country in Europe, and just recently the 10/40 Window of 70 countries, primarily in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, has opened to us. The 10/40 Window is home to the majority of the world's unreached populations who have never heard the gospel message.

Why has God given us such an opening to present and defend the gospel worldwide? I don’t know. But possibly it’s because we love people and present and defend the gospel in all of our programs. It is also because some of you folks have faithfully supported us over the years.

So, this month we have made something special just for you. When you give a gift of $100 or more this month, we would love to send you a special 2026 Prayer Calendar as our way of saying thank you for giving and praying. Each month our Prayer Calendar will feature color pictures of the people groups in the different nations and regions you are helping us reach with the gospel—some for the very first time.

We hope this calendar will encourage you as you pray and help you feel connected to the lives you are reaching through your gifts and faithful intercession. You may use the enclosed card to give your gift.

Up, ahead Morgan Jackson will report on new nations where we are providing Audio Bibles. Then, we have recently taped Lee Strobel on his new book “Seeing the Supernatural,” which just hit 8th place on the New York Times best-selling list.

Coming up, we will host Frank Turek who was standing close to Charlie Kirk when he was shot, and immediately took him two miles to a hospital along with a few other men. His topic will be, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist.”

Then prophecy scholar Jeff Kinley will be flying directly from Israel to tape our programs on “World Events and Biblical Prophecy.”

Please know that we appreciate you, and we pray for you that God will bless you abundantly.

Until the whole world hears,

John and Darlene

 

Advent Resource

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Advent is a time-honored tradition within the Christian faith. It marks a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. This sacred season, spanning the four weeks before Christmas invites believers to reflect on themes of hope, love, joy, and peace.

We have developed a weekly Advent resource combining Advent videos and prayers inspired by the rich legacy of Puritan Prayers. Our writer, has written contemporary reflections on the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace. We encourage you, your small group, or your family to use these as you engage in Advent this year.

Dr. John Ankerberg
Dr. John Ankerberg

Dr. John F. Ankerberg is founder of the Ankerberg Theological Research Institute (ATRI) and host of the John Ankerberg Show. Dr. Ankerberg has an MA in Church History and Philosophy of Christian Thought from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of more than 150 books, including Ready with an Answer, The Most Asked Prophecy Questions, and the Facts On series.

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