New Christian Radio Show The Way of Righteousness Launches for Central Asia's Muslims

A new weekly radio broadcast called The Way of Righteousness has launched for Muslim audiences. The 15-minute programme aims to share biblical teachings with listeners in Central Asia. It is part of broader efforts to reach the Karakalpak people with Christian messages. The Karakalpak people mostly live in Uzbekistan, particularly in the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan. Their population is around 996,000 worldwide, with 809,000 residing in Karakalpakstan. They primarily speak Karakalpak, Russian, and Uzbek.

TWR’s Central Asian team collaborates with local partners to produce broadcasts tailored for this community. Programmes like Women of Hope offer support to women in the region. The Radio Bible Project also presents Scripture in a clear and accessible way.

Despite these efforts, Christians in Uzbekistan face significant challenges when practising their faith openly. Only about 0.32% of Karakalpaks are estimated to be Christian. The broadcasts draw inspiration from passages like Isaiah 52:7, which speaks of proclaiming God’s Word. The new radio programme joins existing initiatives to engage the Karakalpak people. These broadcasts seek to provide spiritual encouragement in a region where Christian presence is small. Local teams continue working to deliver content that resonates with listeners.