Russian Christian Radio

07/02/2026

Answered prayer! 🙏

Thank you so much for your prayers for Natalia Cherniakova’s health. Lately, she has been feeling much better, which has made filming so much easier for her. We are absolutely thrilled, especially since we have so many wonderful guests lined up to share their stories right now!

Dads Are Trending! 👨‍👦‍👦

Over the past month, our studio has hosted an incredible lineup of pastors from large families: Sergey S. (8 children), Alexey J. (7 children), Arman A. (9 children), Alexey D. (9 children), and Denis Samarin, who has 10 children!

In a world where large families are rarely celebrated, these brothers reveal the miracles and mighty works of God through their testimonies. Look for their powerful stories on the Choice program with Natalia Chernyakova!

✨ Denis Samarin’s Testimony – "Finding time for family, children, church, and walking in obedience to God."

https://youtu.be/tMeFy6BOQ44
(You can easily listen in English using YouTube’s auto-dubbing/audio track feature)

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07/01/2026

Friends! We thank you for your prayers regarding the Pirkko Home ministry in Rumyantsevo, Moscow Region — a matter we specifically asked you to pray for. We are still awaiting the results following the recent government inspection. Keep praying about this and how it will affect our whole Pirkko Home ministry, and for protection from government overreach in their requirements, and also for repentance for those struggling with addiction.

We have several other pressing Pirkko Home prayer needs:

🙏 A camp retreat for all the Pirkko Homes was originally scheduled for mid-May at Ruchiyok Christian camp, but it was postponed due to various inspections. The event has now been rescheduled for the end of May. These gatherings serve as a great source of encouragement and inspiration to those in our Pirkko Homes. Please pray for the successful holding of this event, and that many who attend will come to Christ.

🙏 Oleg Glazov is the leader at the Dyatkovo Pirkko Home (Bryansk Region); we have been praying for him for quite some time after his stroke. Please pray for his continued ministry. Pray also for the ministry continuing at the Dyatkovo Pirkko Home and a new leader.

🙏 Renovation work continues at the house in Berezovo (Tula Region). We have prepared the interior walls for plastering and have removed the old flooring and ceilings. We are currently focused on constructing an addition, to house bathrooms and a boiler room; we’ve poured the foundation. We want to ensure the
premises are fully accessible and suitable for residents with disabilities. May God help us accomplish this!

✅ http://rcrm.org/about-us/frontline/1

06/09/2026

80 MILLION VIEWS & 500 EPISODES! 🎉

We are celebrating a massive milestone—the 500th video episode of our "Choice" (Vybor) program is now live!

For a decade, "Choice" has shared powerful testimonies of God's grace weekly. To mark this occasion, our host Natalia Cherniakova welcomes a special guest: Alexey Dzhaparidi, a minister and father of seven.

06/09/2026

80 MILLION VIEWS & 500 EPISODES! 🎉
🎬 The 500th video episode of our "Choice" (Vybor) program is officially out!

Our special anniversary guest is Alexey Dzhaparidi, a dedicated minister from Rtishchevo and a father of seven.

💡 For 10 years, "Choice" has been broadcasting weekly testimonies of God's power, reaching over 80 million views across our full episodes and shorts! Natalia Cherniakova has been the faithful heart and host of this ministry, serving with RCR for 20 years and guiding 851 audio and video episodes.

✅ Watch in English: Although the program is in Russian, you can easily listen in English using YouTube’s auto-dubbing/audio track feature! Swipe through the images to see how to enable it.

🙏 This journey wouldn’t be possible without our incredible production crew (Alexander Z., Ayur, Alexander K., Denis, and Nikita), every single guest, and everyone who stands with RCR in prayer and financial support.

🙏 We praise God for every life touched by "Choice" and pray that He continues to expand this ministry, inspiring believers to share their stories of His glory!

06/05/2026

A rare piece of history.

This photo of Nikolay Poysti’s family (the father of Earl Poysti) dates back to 1923. It is very likely the earliest known photograph of Earl Poysti. The children pictured are Daniel, Earl, and Mary.

We are sharing this as part of our new historical project celebrating the 80th anniversary of Earl Poysti’s very first Russian-language radio broadcast. It is a beautiful reminder of God's faithfulness through the generations!

You can dive deeper into the incredible history of the Poysti family here (in Russian only): https://taplink.cc/earlpoysti_rcr_ru

06/01/2026

🙏 Pirkko Home in Rumyantsevo, Moscow region – we are awaiting the results of the inspection. This situation affects not only this specific center, but all the Pirkko Homes. We earnestly ask that you pray about how this inspection will affect the entire Pirkko Home ministry. We perceive a clear desire on the part of the authorities to bring this specific sphere of ministry (helping alcoholics and drug addicts) under government control throughout Russia.

🙏 We ask for your prayers regarding the health of our host, Natalia Chernyakova; she has been struggling with issues related to high blood pressure.

🙏 Media ministries in Russia are currently facing significant challenges. Please pray that, despite all obstacles, we may continue to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the biggest need in our society, with our listeners and viewers by as many means as possible.

🙏 Friends! Please pray in your homes, pray in your churches,
pray with your friends, and spread the word to everyone about this time of fasting and prayer — specifically regarding the signing of the visitation permit, the cooperation of prison administrations, and the spiritual growth of the brothers and sisters who have come to faith while in prison."

✅ Read more in the May 2026 issue of the FRONTLINE Prayer Letter.http://rcrm.org/about-us/frontline/1

05/28/2026

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." (Matthew 7:24)

⚡ Our brand-new issue of The Gospel Behind Barbed Wire magazine has just arrived from the print shop! The theme for this issue is: The Foundation.

Very soon, Eduard Zavedeev, our managing editor (pictured here holding the magazine), will begin mailing out the physical copies. In the meantime, the digital version (in Russian only) is already available in PDF format on our website!

🙏 Your prayers and support help us continue bringing hope behind barbed wire. Please consider partnering with us or sharing this post to help spread the Word (rcrm.org)!

👉 Download the PDF here: http://rcr.ru/zhurnal-evangelie-za-kolyuchej-provolokoj-%e2%84%96-2_186-pdf-pobeda-2/

👉 Read letters and feedback from our readers: http://rcr.ru/category/zhurnal/feedback/

05/27/2026

Blessings, friends!
We have some wonderful news: from now on, we will be sharing our updates and prayer requests right here, straight from our Frontline newsletter.

To kick things off, we want to look back at our March issue, which is packed with beautiful testimonies of God's faithfulness! In this update, you will find:

▪️ Real Stories: Meet Leonid, a dental technician from Siberia, who found spiritual nourishment through our YouTube channel right at his workplace.

▪️ Living Legacy: Read moving reflections on how Earl Poysti’s radio broadcasts impacted believers during the Soviet era.

▪️ Prayer & Praise: Stay connected with the needs from the RCR Studio and our rehabilitation centers.

✅ Stay tuned, because in our upcoming posts, we will be sharing our updates for May and June!

🙏 Please continue to lift the RCR ministry up in prayer – we are so incredibly grateful for your partnership and continued support!

http://rcrm.org/about-us/frontline/

11/26/2025

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever..." Psalm 107:1

- We thank the Lord for this ministry and your part in it.
- We thank Him for all he is doing in Russia and that He is using RCR to bless his children and to reach out to those who do not yet know him.
- We thank God for each of the Pirkko Home leaders who want to show others the love of Christ and the way to come to Him and change their way of life.
- We thank God for each of the Moscow staff who continue to work on video programs and magazines to spread the Good News about God and His love for all people.
- We thank God for our director and his leadership and his love for God.

We pray that God will continue to use these three ministries and that many will come to believe in God and will repent and give their lives to Him.

God's Blessings to all of you at this time of Thanksgiving to God for all He is and all He has done!