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Close to the Listener
Explore the captivating world of radio broadcasting across Asia during days of enormous change in broadcasting, and where stories unfold and cultures connect. Discover, too, the work of Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), broadcasting in Asia since 1947
God at work through media
Broadcasting Adventures in Asia
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Chapter 5 Under the California Sun
Chapter 8 Ministry Development
Chapter 10 Broadcasting in Times of Turmoil
About the Book
‘Close to the Listener’ offers a vivid narrative of the author’s broadcasting journey across Asia. From the tumultuous days in Laos during the Vietnam War to the transformative years in the Philippines, the book captures the essence of radio’s role in connecting people and cultures. Through the lens of the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), it highlights the pivotal changes in international broadcasting during the 1990s, reflecting on the profound impact of political shifts on media and communication.
What Our Readers Say
Dr Graham Mytton, former head of BBC's IBAR
“Frank Gray has written an absorbing account that depicts the enormous changes that were taking place during these critical years.”
Sheila Walker, Christian minister, author and proof-reader who got engaged...
Ian Bowley, former OMF missionary to Laos
Frank Gray has written an absorbing account of his work in broadcasting, beginning in Laos, leading on to California and the Philippines, working with the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC).
He writes that “how to employ media – and radio in particular – in the mission of the Church has been my consuming interest.” Radio served and supported the church in China during its times of great difficulty and later contributed to its amazing growth.
A very readable book and a fascinating story.
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