CHINA
Beauty Lessons In 2012, Yang Jun (Jessica) nervously began producing her first radio program in Hong Kong. She designed the series specifically for female listeners and called it Spiritual Beauty (Xin Ling Li Ren in Mandarin). The program currently airs twice a week on shortwave radio in China and is available online. Adventist World Radio (AWR) recently talked with Jessica about Spiritual Beauty and in the process discovered much more about this committed young woman behind the microphone. AWR: Jessica, why are you dedicated to working in radio? Jessica: I think that God made the decision for me. Several years ago, I was planning to become a teacher. While I was earning my master’s degree in education, I volunteered 8
part-time in the media center at the Chinese Union Mission. That gave me the opportunity to see the process of recording radio programs, and I found it fascinating. I also realized that this ministry has tremendous possibilities for sharing Christ’s love.
When the director of the media center invited me to join the team as a producer, I really wanted to say yes. But I had no training and didn’t feel qualified. I decided to pray and let God lead me. After I completed my degree, I received a call from the director. She proposed that I work in the media center for three months and then decide whether I wanted to continue. I eagerly accepted her offer, and I love my work as a producer! I’ve grown closer to God, and I feel that He guides me every day as I seek to share His Word. This job also provides me with a channel to connect with people whom I’d likely never meet. They aren’t only my listeners, they’ve become my friends. They share their joys and sorrows with me in letters and e-mails, and ask for prayer. To be honest, I’m not good
