Listener Stories

My father left our family to marry another woman, but he did not leave his abusive ways toward my mother, sister and me. When I asked him why, he said, “Because a woman needs to be hit to stay on the right path; she has only half a mind.”...

Like many women in northern India, Anju knelt before gods and goddesses, praying for her life to improve. When she found no peace, she tried to kill herself. Thankfully, Anju survived, and her sister came to visit her. ...

I was never consistently discipled by a specific person in the beginning of my faith journey. As a two-year old believer, I’m just now learning some of the foundational truths by which faith is strengthened. ...

In many countries, our TWR Women of Hope ministry teams have the opportunity to speak hope into the lives of women who have experienced brokenness. This is one such story from Colombia: ...

When TWR staff visited listeners in Mozambique, they found a woman named Daya,* who had an incredible testimony. ...

Aida* in Angola was only eight months old when her parents separated. Her father took her away, where she remained in his care for 17 years. He was not a good father. He did not respect women and treated his daughter poorly because of her gender....

For believers in some parts of China, finding discipleship materials can be challenging. The Women of Hope program is broadcast regularly in Mandarin to provide resources and biblical teaching for women. Sometimes, we hear back from listeners who...

Mai* in China was an atheist who didn’t believe in anything. She wanted nothing to do with God. Her parents were believers though who continued to share the Gospel with her. When she fell sick with various serious illnesses, God did a healing work...

TWR Women of Hope has been active in Southeast Asia for a number of years to speak hope to women who face cultural barriers that diminish their opportunities and hope. Lack of health care, clean water and education remain a problem throughout the...

South Asia is a rich and beautifully diverse region of the world with roots deeply planted into their culture and ancient civilization. However, it is one of the most dangerous places for females where they face issues of domestic violence, child...

Many people think of the news headlines when they think of the Eastern European country of Ukraine. However, behind the news are real people, and TWR Women of Hope is helping to introduce women to Jesus in this country. These are three messages from...

Russia is not an easy country in which to share the love of Jesus. However, we are thankful that the Women of Hope program has been aired in Russian since 2010. Here are a few brief messages that we have received from listeners in Russia. Their...