Send us Fan Mail

Who were John and Betty Stam, and why does their story continue to inspire Christians around the world nearly a century later? In this episode of LEV 3:16, we explore the remarkable lives, missionary calling, and ultimate martyrdom of John and Betty Stam, two young missionaries with the China Inland Mission who gave their lives for Christ during the rise of Communist forces in China in 1934. Discover their love story, their unwavering commitment to the Gospel, the miraculous survival of their infant daughter Helen Priscilla Stam, and the lasting impact their sacrifice had on the modern missionary movement. If you are interested in Christian missions, missionary biographies, church history, Chinese missions, Christian martyrs, the China Inland Mission, or inspiring stories of faith and surrender, this powerful account will challenge and encourage your walk with Christ.

00:00 Chapter 1 – Who Were John & Betty Stam

02:20 Chapter 2 – The Call to China

03:47 Chapter 3 – The Day Everything Changed

05:17 Chapter 4 – The Baby Who Survived

06:56 Chapter 5 – A Legacy That Lives On

08:31 Chapter 6 – What This Means for Us

10:55 Chapter 7 – Summary

Send us Fan Mail

Unwavering faith changed Christian missions forever. In this inspiring episode, we explore the events surrounding the Operation Auca mission, the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four fellow missionaries in Ecuador, and Elisabeth Elliot’s remarkable response of forgiveness, courage, and gospel-centered love. From the famous quote, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose,” to the lasting impact of their ministry among the Waorani people, this story reveals what it means to follow Christ at any cost. If you are interested in Christian history, missionary biographies, faith-in-action stories, Christian martyrs, evangelical missions, Elisabeth Elliot books, Jim Elliot quotes, and inspiring testimonies of courage and sacrifice, this video will challenge and encourage your walk with God. Subscribe for more stories of Christian heroes, missionaries, revival movements, and remarkable lives of faith.