From spying on Christians… to becoming one. This is the true story of an Albanian man transformed by the gospel.
Berti Dosti faced a terrible but intriguing dilemma. He was an Albanian army captain and his job as a radio specialist was to listen into the worlds airwaves. As he idly twiddled the radio dials, he heard a voice saying: If you want to find out more about God we will meet again tomorrow.
1980s Albania. The worlds most isolated country and the first atheistic state. Captain Dosti knows that by secretly listening to a Christian radio station he could put his life and the life of his whole family at risk. And yet, he cannot resist.
This inspiring story of Bertis journey from Captain Dosti to Pastor Dosti gives us a glimpse of the explosive growth of the early Albanian church after nearly half a decade of repressive atheism and the untiring efforts of Trans World Radio to broadcast the Christian message across closed borders to Albanians, who for most of their life had been told there was no God.
God’s Secret Listener is a gripping true story brought to life by journalist and author John Butterworth. It’s a powerful reminder that no political regime, cultural barrier, or personal history can stop God from reaching hearts.
Short, accessible, and deeply moving — this is a story worth sharing.
This engaging and hope-filled book is ideal for:
- Believers encouraged by stories of God's pursuit
- Outreach or evangelism resources
- Those interested in the persecuted church or real-life testimonies
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Title
God's Secret Listener
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ISBN
9781914966279
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Format
Paperback
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Publisher
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Topic
Evangelism & Mission
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Audience
Adults
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Pages
272
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Published
07/15/2022