On this CCP, Ben mentions “the other CCP” before laying out plans for this podcast. He then introduces Gansu Province (8:00), where he lived, raised a family, but was eventually kicked out of. He also tells the shocking story behind the title of his book Unbeaten (12:22), of his Gansu friends who suffered through a…

Welcome to the first episode of the China Compass Podcast (CCP)! Missionary Ben (Pen Name: B.F. Westen) introduces himself and shares why he is qualified to talk about China. Then he dives into China 101 (9:02), answering foundational questions about China’s name, size, geography, peoples, and language. After introducing Pray for China (19:50), he gives…