Ep. 55 / Faith Under Fire: Mission Reframed in Vietnam with Reg Reimer

A farm boy from British Columbia hears a call, steps onto a Vietnamese tarmac, and discovers a faith that refuses to be managed by war, ideology or fear. In this episode we dive into conversation with seasoned missionary and advocate, Reg Reimer, whose life bridges Bible school hallways, evacuation flights from Saigon, and quiet rooms where persecuted pastors whisper strategies for survival. 
 
Reg unpacks why mission still matters—less as a Western export and more as a global partnership forged in prayer and shared risk. He reflects on paternalism’s legacy, the early push for indigenous leadership, and what changed when Vietnamese believers asked God to alleviate their fear. The result was remarkable: after a near-silent decade under communist rule, the church grew fourteenfold, and through miraculous signs and wonders, entire coastal communities turned to Jesus. 

Reimer also shares the necessity for the “two wings” of mission—proclaim salvation and resist human suffering—and looks ahead to a future where the global South leads, the West serves alongside, and all peoples send and go. If you’ve wondered how to discern a call, navigate politics without losing your soul, or serve across cultures with integrity, this conversation offers hard-won counsel and hope.

If you'd like to learn more from Reg Reimer you can purchase his book and find him through social media. 

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