48: Todd Matthews: The Hidden Harvest—Faith, Persecution & Miracles Among the Unreached

What if your faith led you straight into the unknown—where sharing the gospel could cost you everything?

In this powerful episode, missionary Todd Matthews takes us on a journey deep into the world’s most restricted and unreached regions, where the name of Jesus has never been spoken. From smuggling the gospel into hidden corners to witnessing entire families come to Christ through a single “man of peace,” Todd’s story is a breathtaking testament to God’s power in the hardest places.

Hear how his calling began with a short-term mission trip to Russia and evolved into a life-or-death pursuit of spreading the gospel—one that led to miraculous healings, church plants in leprosy colonies, and the daring rescue of modern-day slaves trapped in scam centers run by the Chinese mafia. But the road wasn’t easy. Detained six times. Racing against deadly mudslides. Navigating persecution. And yet, every step was met with God’s undeniable faithfulness.

One incredible moment? A man locked in a hotel room for a voiceover recording of the Jesus film—miraculously set free from cigarette addiction without a single craving. Because where the name of Jesus is spoken, chains break.

Todd is now on a mission to bring hope, healing, and the gospel to the world’s poorest and most persecuted through His Feet International, a 3-star-rated accredited charity making a real impact. Want to help? Visit HisFeet.com to learn more, donate, or get involved in this life-changing work.

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