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| Small Shrimp + Big Faith in Honduras, with Jeremy Wainwright – EM278 | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:41:50 | |
Isn't it just like God to use something seemingly small, like shrimp, to make a MASSIVE impact in the Kingdom? It might seem like Jeremy Wainwright just suddenly decided to make a change, but really, God was working in his heart long before his friend said, "Would you like to go to Honduras?" It didn't take him long to decide that this was the opportunity God was giving him and that trip changed EVERYTHING. Now Jeremy has started Shrimp Matters and is actively working with partners in the United States as well as Honduras to bring sustainable shrimp farming to communities. His work, despite the challenges of COVID-19, is making a difference, and he believes that God has more! It was exciting to talk with Jeremy and I believe you'll be as encouraged as I was. Listen to Discover
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| A Quick Update on Engaging Missions | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:03:52 | |
It's been a little over 6 months since I published the most recent episode of the Engaging Missions Show. When we started 2020, I let you know that I was going to publish "when I could" and so far, I haven't. Here's what's going on, what's planned, and a few resources in case you need to fill the void I've created by not publishing: I'd love to hear from you.You can find all the ways to contact me on my contact page. | |||
| God Does Amazing Things When We Trust and Obey, with Don Armstead – EM276 | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:37:54 | |
Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more. Full Episode Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/276 Don's Website: http://dwafm.org We all want to see God do amazing thing but sometimes the struggle is in remaining faithful and obedient in the various places God calls us. Listen as Don Armstead shares the stories of God’s spectacular faithfulness. From career transitions to allowing God to teach him to play music as a worship leader to navigating church transitions and more, Don has remained faithfully obedient. And through it all, God has shown His incredible providence. While the world would point to a path of personal gain and glory, Don has chosen to be obedient in the little things and because of that faithfulness, God has taken him to places he’d never have dreamed. Now, not only does he minister in a local church, he’s able to travel to the Philippines for months at a time, building relationships, ministering, and supporting the Church there with a vision that is expanding from glory to glory to glory. Listen to hear what God’s done and to be inspired. What We Talked AboutIt was really about paying close attention to the direction of the Holy Spirit.
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| How to use Facebook Groups for Missionaries, with Eric Nevins – EM275 | 18 Dec 2019 | 00:27:29 | |
Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association. Facebook Groups can be a distraction or a powerful tool. Join us as Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook shares his insights into community building, spiritual practices, spiritual formation, and more. You'll discover how God has uniquely shaped him to be the host of the Halfway There podcast and the leader of this group and what God's doing in him now. Whether you want to start an online community, contribute more powerfully, or turn a distraction into ministry and growth, you'll learn something from what Eric has to say. What We Talked About
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| How to Put Hands and Feet on the Good News, with Adrianna Manaugh – EM274 | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:22:24 | |
Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact. One way we can be more like Jesus is by being faithful in the work we do. Adrianna Manaugh joins the show to talk about the importance of staying and building trust in missions work. Adrianna works with Partners International, which brings missionaries and local ministries together around the world. Growing up, Adrianna always loved hearing stories from missionaries, and now she gets to share her own. In this episode, hear about her journey into ministry and her desire to show people God’s love. Not only does Adrianna share the Gospel through words, but she also shares the Gospel through serving and partnering with communities across the nations. What We Talked About
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| The Great Story: How Mission is for All People of God, with Ed Smither – EM273 | 27 Nov 2019 | 00:25:19 | |
If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved. Learning about the history of missions can help us see what God is up to in the world today. Ed Smither comes to share about his new book, World Mission: A Concise Global History. This book shows how God has used many kinds of people to share the Good News of Jesus around the world. Ed is a professor and the Dean of Intercultural Studies and history of Christianity. He also has travelled the world doing missions work and using history to tell people about Jesus. During the show, Ed reminds us about the need to know where Christian mission came from and what it has to say to the Church today. What We Talked About
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| TWR: Taking the Gospel Across the Airwaves and Into Digital Downloads, with Carol VanDyken – EM272 | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:44:31 | |
Right now, people around the world are hearing about the Good News of Jesus through the radio and digital media. Carol VanDyken tells us about TWR – international Christian media ministry, an organization that spreads the Gospel through the airwaves. This group has partner offices in 190 countries around the world, broadcasting the Gospel in more than 230 languages. Carol has been involved in missions for many years. She and her family have lived in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Cyprus. As they have travelled the world, Carol has seen God move and work in many ways. She encourages us to think about our gifts and talents and how God might be calling us to use them in Kingdom work. What We Talked About
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| This is the Way: Following God One Pedal at a Time, with Doug Search – EM271 | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:57:26 | |
The Bible is God’s letter to all people, and it’s central in teaching us about who God is. Douglas Search joins the show to share about how he is working to get more Bibles in more hands across the world. Doug has travelled to places like Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ghana to bring Megavoice audio Bibles to people who don’t have one. For a few years, Doug worked at a Bible school in Jerusalem, and the story of how he got there is a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Over and over, he mentions how God led him in ways he never expected. Doug is passionate about teaching the Bible to people and seeing people grow in their love for the Scriptures. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love Biking for Bibles: http://bikingforbibles.org Question of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2514738735274529 What We Talked About
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| Seeing the Greater Vision: Overcoming Fear as a Missionary, with Briel Kjetland – EM270 | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:34:42 | |
For those interested in missions, it is important to remember that entering the mission field is a process. This week on Engaging Missions, Briel Kjetland shares about the work she’s doing to become a missionary associate. Since graduating from Trinity Christian, Briel has been planning and preparing for mission work. When she was in high school, Briel heard God’s call to be a missionary. She’s been to many different countries and recently completed an internship overseas. On the show, she talks about the importance of obedience, discipleship, and remembering God’s faithfulness. When thinking about her future work as a missionary, Briel’s main goal is to bring glory to Jesus and obey Him always. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love Question of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/567981299950292/posts/2460708890677514/ What We Talked About
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| When Offerings Have a Face: How to Love the Poor, with Keith Giles – EM269 | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:49:29 | |
The call of Jesus is always more radical than we would like to think. One of His calls throughout the Gospels is to take care of the poor. Keith Giles felt God leading him to serve those in need by starting a house church that gave 100 percent of its offerings to them. For 11 years, Keith has been working in house churches. On this episode, Keith shares about the beauty and chaos that comes with house churches. He also talks about realizing full-time ministry can happen in motels and grocery stores, not just church buildings. During the show, he gives many stories of God’s work with those in need. Keith reminds us that Jesus has called us to love our neighbor, especially the poor. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love Who is your favorite Bible character and why? https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2405466479535089 What We Talked About
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| The Power of God’s Word and an Audio Bible Voiced by Women, with Ann White – EM268 | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:40:15 | |
When Jesus rose and returned to the Father, He left us the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. For some people, hearing the Bible read in a woman’s voice is the best way for them to come and know Jesus. On this episode, Ann White joins to talk about her story and how she became interested in making a female audio Bible. Through processing her own trauma and working with incarcerated women, Ann found the need for people to hear the Bible in a woman’s voice. She shares about the importance of Scripture for everyday life. By making the Bible accessible for people, more are able to hear about the amazing love of God and what He’s done for them. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love When Jesus rose and returned to the Father, He left us the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. For some people, hearing the Bible read in a woman’s voice is the best way for them to come and know Jesus. On this episode, Ann White joins to talk about her story and how she became interested in making a female audio Bible. Through processing her own trauma and working with incarcerated women, Ann found the need for people to hear the Bible in a woman’s voice. She shares about the importance of Scripture for everyday life. By making the Bible accessible for people, more are able to hear about the amazing love of God and what He’s done for them. What We Talked AboutIf we’re going to get lost in something, let’s get lost in God’s Word. - @AnnWhiteCFL
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| Destiny Rescue: Finding Freedom in the Love of Jesus, with Cory Nickols – EM267 | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:43:32 | |
It can be hard to believe that slavery is still real. Listen as Cory Nickols shares not only the reality of slavery right now, but also how God, through Destiny Rescue, is setting people free from slavery. Child Sponsorship: http://engagingmissions.com/love From the Red Sea to the resurrection, God is the One who sets people free. Cory Nickols joins in God’s freedom work by rescuing children from trafficking around the world. He works for Destiny Rescue, an organization in Thailand and Cambodia. The group rescues about 5 kids a day from sex slavery and helps the children find healing in Jesus. Cory has been working with Destiny Rescue for seven years. He writes, speaks, and shares testimonies about what God is doing through the organization. He believes that God has rescued us so that we can rescue others. What We Talked AboutGod has rescued us so that we can be rescuers of others. - @corynickols
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| How to Share the Good News in Someone’s Heart Language, with Darrel Templeton of Megavoice – EM265 | 07 Aug 2019 | 00:57:36 | |
You know the Bible is critical for discipleship. But what do you do for those who can't read? Darrell Templeton of Megavoice shares how they make the Bible available for illiterate cultures worldwide. - Check our our sponsor: Love Never Fails International Pray today about whether you should be part of their upcoming missions trip to India. Darrel Templeton of MegavoiceFor the past few months, Megavoice has been supporting Engaging Missions. Now we get to hear from Darrel Templeton about his work with Megavoice. Having worked with radio and mass communication, Darrel is passionate about making the Bible accessible to people through audio. By recording the Bible in different languages, Megavoice can bring the Gospel to people all over the world. Recently, Megavoice has been working on a video Bible for the deaf community in different sign languages. They also have over 43 languages lined up to record soon. In the episode, Darrel shares about the need for hearing the Scriptures in order to understand them better. When they actually hear the Bible in their mother tongue, or heart language, it doesn’t have to go through the brain. It goes straight to their heart, straight to their spirit, and they can understand that in a deeper way. Darrel Templeton
Bryan Thompson This week, we also have a special guest, Bryan Thompson, returning to update us about Simply the Story and his life. Hear about what God has been doing over the last year through Bryan and his wife as they travel the world as nomads for Jesus.
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| The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel, with Dean Inserra – EM264 | 24 Jul 2019 | 00:32:44 | |
Many people think they are Christian but have never heard the Gospel. Dean Inserra joins the show to talk about “cultural Christianity” and how to reach these people with Jesus. In his new book, The Unsaved Christian, he talks about different forms of unsaved Christianity. These people are not just “baby Christians,” but of a separate religion all together. We have to make sure that we’re not advocating for a morality. We’re advocating for a worship, really, for a following of Christ. They’re two very different things.Dean InserraDean's Book: https://amzn.to/2O74jvW What We Talked About
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| Crescent Project: How to Make the Good News Accessible to Muslims, with Fouad Masri – EM263 | 10 Jul 2019 | 00:41:54 | |
The Muslim community is more open to the Gospel now than ever before. Fouad Masri joins the show to share about his ministry towards Muslims, the Crescent Project. The goal is to inspire equip Christians to bring the Good News to Muslims throughout the world. Fouad works to answer questions about Christianity and make the Gospel accessible to the Muslim community. More than anything, he wants to be obedient to his Master and Savior, Jesus. Fouad reminds us that God is working and moving in amazing ways in the Muslim world. Check out our sponsor - http://megavoice.com/engagingmission What We Talked About
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| Love Never Fails International: A Leadership Journey, with Johnathan Kraus – EM262 | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:41:02 | |
God is moving and working in India through Love Never Fails International. Johnathan Kraus shares about the organization and how they work to serve children in the slums. They provide education, food, health care, and the Gospel to these children. They also want to impact the lives of the sponsors. A few years ago, Johnathan left India to come back to the United States. During his time here, he has been working on growing the core of the ministry. This includes reaching out to corporate sponsors and speaking with churches and organizations about the ministry. Johnathan’s goal is to win India for Christ. What We Talked About
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| God at Work: The Rise and Fall of Movements, with Steve Addison – EM261 | 13 Jun 2019 | 00:32:50 | |
When looking at history, it seems like church movements have a cycle of rising and falling. Steve Addison joins the show to talk about his new book called The Rise and Fall of Movements and how God works in that cycle. He speaks on how believers who value the Great Commission can keep their eyes on Jesus, His word, Spirit, and mission. As some ministries reach a place of decline, we can remember that God is always raising up new movements. He keeps working to draw us back to Him. The important thing is for us to seek God and walk in obedience to Him. Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IudTCQ (affiliate) What We Talked About
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| Every Part Is Important: How to Live a Missional Lifestyle, with David P Jacob – EM260 | 29 May 2019 | 00:38:07 | |
Even if you are not called to be a missionary, you are called to live a missional lifestyle. David P. Jacob is a missionary and teacher who encourages others to live missionally. Right now, he is the director of Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention. The organization works to help those who are called to be missionaries around the world. David shares about his new book, It’s Your Call, which focuses on the importance of seeking God above calling. He talks about how to develop a missional lifestyle and how every part of the Body of Christ is important. Whether it’s finances, prayer, or encouragement, each believer has a part to play in the Great Commission. Check out Our Sponsor: http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions It's Your Call (Affiliate) - https://amzn.to/2W47Rma What We Talked About
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| Giveaways Missionary Conferences Continuing Education - EM259 | 22 May 2019 | 00:11:18 | |
In this shorter episode of the Engaging Missions Show, we talk about free stuff, continuing education, conferences, partnership opportunities, and more. Check it out and share it with your friends. Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/259 Resources and LinksLooking for help with your podcast? Check our our sponsor: Win Free stuff for your missions team Conferences from Crescent Project Free Continuing Education for Missionaries Sponsor a Child in India Christian Podcasters' Summit http://engagingmissions.com/summit (affiliate) My new podcast - 1,000 Podcasters Show Links
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| Just One: How to Love Long-Term Across the World, with Ann Hinrichs – EM258 | 15 May 2019 | 00:34:54 | |
Learning to love others long-term is a big part of missions and ministry. Sometimes that love can be easier said than done. In this week’s episode, Ann Hinrichs joins us again to talk about her new book, Just One, which is about her long friendship with a man in Belize. Through their friendship, Ann learned more about intercultural ministry and her friend came to know Jesus. Ann also shares the importance of depending on God. Focusing on obedience is better than looking for results. Throughout the episode, she reminds us of God’s guidance and steadfast love. We look more like Him when we are willing to love another person for as long as the Lord leads. Check out Our Sponsor: http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions Ann's Book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2Vjve5M What We Talked About
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| How Profiling Leaders Can Make You a Better Leader, with Scott McClelland – EM257 | 08 May 2019 | 00:19:25 | |
Failure as a leader doesn't need to define us. In fact, early failure can lead to growth. Listen as Scott McClelland of FX Missions shares from his experience and explains what leadership profiles are. What We Talked About
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| How to Be a Mobilizer in the World of Missions, with Bevin Ginder – EM256 | 01 May 2019 | 00:34:24 | |
Obeying Jesus’ commands is important if you want to be His disciple. One of those is to go into all the world and share the Good News. Bevin Ginder joins the show to talk about mobilization and its role in the Great Commission. For him, whenever he is working with other believers, he is discipling. Growing up on the mission field, Bevin felt called to be a mobilizer through a dream, a concert, and a class. Now, he and his wife live in Cambodia and serve as leaders with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). His hope is to see churches learn how to send out missionaries and join in God’s work all over the world. Show Notes in Your Inbox: http://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Check our our sponsor: Megavoice - Creators of the Solar Powered Audio Bible Making the Good News Accessible for All What We Talked Aboout
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| The Leadership Journey of William Carey, with Scott McClelland – EM55b | 24 Apr 2019 | 00:16:14 | |
What can we learn from leaders past and present? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Scott McClelland shares a leadership profile of William Carey’s leadership journey and how it’s impacted him as a leader. Resources & Contact Info
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| How To Best Love God and Muslim Neighbors, with Gregory – EM255 | 16 Apr 2019 | 00:37:11 | |
When the Church is obeying Jesus, communities and neighborhoods become better. Our guest, Gregory (pseudonym), shares about his ministry in Cyprus, which includes a church, a coffee shop, and a ministry training school. He cares deeply about sharing the Gospel to the Muslim world. Over the last few years, Gregory has co-led a church in Cyprus and trained students at Exile Ministry Training. Part of that training includes making and selling coffee and wine in the community. This allows students to learn about business and to reach out to the community. Gregory talks about his thankfulness for God’s faithfulness and His willingness to use him in Cyprus. Exile Cyprus Website: http://exilecyprus.com/ What We Talked About
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| Heart Healthy Hustle and How to Trust God in the Risks, with Jonathan Frederick – EM254 | 03 Apr 2019 | 00:32:19 | |
God loves to use each person’s gifts to lead others to Jesus. Our guest today, Jonathan Frederick, has an entrepreneurial podcast that he sees as ministry. On his show, he interviews different types of people and works to show them God’s love. Jonathan shares about his desire to be fully who God wants him to be. He also talks about his struggles of fitting in and how that’s influenced his life. Sometimes, taking risks can be scary, but God gives us strength to do it. Jonathan reminds us of that on this episode. What We Talked About
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| The Great Surprise: Finding Hope in the Gospel, with Marcus Rose – EM253 | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:38:52 | |
Marcus Grew up Christian in East Germany but everything changed after the wall fell - including Marcus. A crisis of faith led him around the world and back to God in Thailand. He’s been planting churches ever since. What We Talked About
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| To Seek and Save: How to Love Muslims Like God Does, with Aaron Myers – EM252 | 06 Mar 2019 | 00:45:42 | |
In our busyness, it's sometimes easy to forget that God is actively pursuing those who are lost. Listen as Aaron Myers shares his heart and his experience training believers to share their faith. Become a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patron The Bible has a lot of stories about God seeking the lost. Sometimes, Christians forget to join in the search. Aaron Myers joins to share about how the Church can be involved, specifically with Muslims. He works with Crescent Project and Everywhere to Everywhere to train believers on sharing the Gospel with Muslims. After working in Turkey for four years, Aaron and his family moved back to the States. He now wants to see the Church equip and encourage Christians to share the Good News with their neighbors. Aaron helps remind us that God has a heart for our Muslim neighbors and that He wants us to have that same heart. What We Talked About
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| God Is Sufficient: How to Lean on God in Ministry, with Jordan Raybon – EM251 | 20 Feb 2019 | 00:53:25 | |
God loves to work in and through our weaknesses. He is very good at taking what little we have and multiplying it for thousands. Jordan Raybon visits Engaging Missions to share about how God has been doing that in his ministry. Jordan is a pastor from Tennessee who is living in Brussels, Belgium with his wife and son. He describes his church in Belgium as one that is thriving and growing. Jordan shares about working in a multiethnic setting in Belgium. He also talks about the importance of making the Gospel understandable to a different culture while not watering it down in any way. Jordan reminds us to lean on God and to follow Him wherever He leads.
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| Off the RACE Track: From Color-Blind to Color-Kind, with Steve Simms – EM250 | 06 Feb 2019 | 00:44:27 | |
Through Christ, all walls of division have been torn down. Believers from every tribe and tongue are united by the blood of Jesus. A former Engaging Missions guest, Steve Simms, comes to talk about racial reconciliation. As ministers of reconciliation, we are called to bring healing where there has been injustice and brokenness. Steve shares about his new book called Off the Race Track, which helps believers know how to be color kind. He also tells stories about how he came to care about this issue. He provides lessons from his time pastoring a multiracial church.
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| How to Bring Hope to the Hopeless, with The Copelands – EM249 | 30 Jan 2019 | 00:42:23 | |
If your view of Ireland is only architecture, hills, and accents, you’re going to want to hear from Chris and Joi Copeland. They share some perspective on the needs and how they want to be part of the solution.
The process of missions can be a long and beautiful one. For Chris and Joi Copeland, they have been waiting to go to Ireland for four years. They are currently raising support and are almost fully funded. Their ministry focuses on leadership development, church planting, and serving the community. It all centers on bringing hope to the hopeless. Chris and Joi share about how God called them to Ireland. They have many stories of God’s faithfulness and provision over the last few years. Their desire is to see the people of Ireland come to know God and find hope in Him. What We Talked About
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| Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom, with Rohadi – EM248 | 16 Jan 2019 | 00:41:28 | |
Has your church or ministry seemed to go from relevant to forgotten? Listen as Rohadi shares his heart and experiences about connecting with and serving people in creative, meaningful, and inclusive ways.
As time goes on, the Church is re-learning how to engage with culture. This can be seen in churches across the United States. There are many who have no connection with the Church or have left it, and churches are searching for how to respond. Rohadi joins to talk about this issue. He is a church planter, entrepreneur, and writer. He works to change ideas about mission in American churches. Rohadi shares about his experiences in church planting. Also, he discusses the importance of being open to failure in mission. Engaging with the community is crucial, and Rohadi reminds us all of that. What We Talked About
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| Powerful Restoration: God’s Love in El Salvador, with Kenton Moody – EM247 | 02 Jan 2019 | 00:38:56 | |
Do you ever wonder whether what you see in the news is accurate? Or if God's love can overcome gang violence? Listen as Kenton Moody shares the reality of life in El Salvador and what he's seeing God's love do.
In ministry, it’s important to remember that perfect love casts out fear and brings healing. Kenton Moody talks about the power of simply loving your neighbors. He has been ministering in El Salvador for almost ten years. Kenton sees the country as his home. He started a school in the community and is a pastor at a local church. Since he was nine, Kenton felt called to missions. He has obeyed the Lord in His call, and he has seen God’s faithfulness through it. During the show, Kenton shares stories of God’s miracles and work. By obeying God and loving his neighbor, Kenton has impacted communities in El Salvador. What We Talked About
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| A Presence of Legitimacy: How to Do Missions with Integrity, with Steve Schirmer – EM246 | 19 Dec 2018 | 00:53:35 | |
Sharing the Gospel is more than speaking to people. It’s also about living with Integrity. Steve Schirmer joins the show to talk about having a “presence of legitimacy” in missions work. Steve has worked in Asia and with Asian populations for over ten years. He is currently over a ministry called “Silk Road Catalyst,” which works to bring the Gospel to the unreached in the Silk Road region. During the show, Steve shares about his journey to faith and ministry. He also speaks about the importance of considering what will best serve a community when planning for ministry. By walking in integrity and wisdom, missionaries can better present the Good News to people who have never heard it. What We Talked About:
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| How to Love the Least, the Last, and the Lost, with Andrew Foster – EM245 | 05 Dec 2018 | 00:45:31 | |
Andrew Foster is one of the most passionate people you’ll ever meet. He’s on the show to share about his prison ministry which also involves a local coffee shop. Having been in prison himself, Andrew has seen the Lord’s love for those behind bars. He heard the Good News and became a Christian while in jail, and now he wants to see others come to know Jesus. Through his ministry, he houses people transitioning out of prison, showing them the love of Christ. He also runs a local coffee shop and tells others the Gospel. Andrew’s love for God and others is evident, and his joy is contagious! What We Talked About:
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| How to Fulfill the Assignment of God in the Local Church, with David Kim – EM244 | 21 Nov 2018 | 00:43:30 | |
Local churches play a key role in leading people to Jesus. David Kim joins the podcast to remind us of that important job. He has been equipping believers in his church to evangelize in the community. In the Bay area, where David lives, there is a great harvest that churches can minister to. Going deeper in discipleship can be a difficult process, but David shows why benefits outweigh costs. By surrendering to the Holy Spirit, he has seen his community change through sharing the Gospel. David has been able to partner with God in ministering to those around him and in encouraging the Church to fulfill her call. What We Talked About
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| What Happens When We Walk in Obedience to God?, with Justin White – EM243 | 07 Nov 2018 | 00:38:09 | |
It started in a small Baptist Church, with a response to the Gospel. But that didn’t mean that Justin immediately jumped in and followed God wholeheartedly. But a few years later, God used Isaiah to call Justin back to Himself. Years later, God used an adoption to redirect Justin and his family to Africa for a couple of years. While they were there, they met cultural challenges but God began to show them how to use simple, reproducible tools to share their love for Him. Now Justin and his family are in North Carolina and he’s a Movement Catalyst pursuing #NoPlaceLeft. This is his story. What We Talked About
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| How to Be a Catalyst: Obey the Great Commission, with Mike Falkenstine – EM242 | 31 Oct 2018 | 00:49:08 | |
Did you know that many Christians don't know what the Great Commission is? Listen to discover more about why it's critical to understand the Great Commission as well as some about what's going on in China. Show Survey: https://engagingmissions.com/2018Survey The Great Commission is a crucial part of the Christian faith, but many believers don’t even know what it means. Mike Falkenstine comes to remind us of its importance and how followers of Jesus can live out that Commission. He also shares resources for those who want to take the first step of sharing the Gospel. Mike also has strong connections in China through his ministry. He plans on sending a team of Chinese missionaries to reach different people groups throughout China. Mike’s love for Jesus pushes him to share about what He has done. He shows us the need to obey Jesus and make disciples of all nations. What We Talked About
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| How to Follow God into the Marketplace, with Caleb Townsend – EM241 | 17 Oct 2018 | 00:42:32 | |
Sometimes it seems like we think vocational ministry is the most valuable. But if you're called into the marketplace, what you do is still matters. A lot. Listen to discover what God's taught Caleb Townsend. 2018 Listener Survey: https://engagingmissions.com/2018survey It’s important to remember that the marketplace is a place of ministry. Caleb Townsend comes and talks about his experience of ministering through his business. He also shares about his journey with Jesus and how others have discipled him. Caleb mentions the importance of discipleship and investing in people as a part of ministry. Even though people can be messy, Caleb reminds us to be patient and to love them where they’re at. From your neighbor to your co-worker, you can show the love of God and be intentional every day. What We Talked About:
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| Every Door, Every Heart: Following God of the Harvest, with Ross Ramsey – EM240 | 03 Oct 2018 | 00:46:34 | |
Have you ever counted how many homes are in your community? Well, Ross Ramsey has, and he plans on knocking on every single door to let his town know about Jesus. Over the last year, he has worked with his church to train believers in making disciples. As his church has participated in ministry, there has been great spiritual growth. For Ross, this isn’t about getting new church members. This is about building the Kingdom. His greatest vision is to join in whatever God is doing and to trust Him through it. God has already been moving, and it will be exciting to see what else He has up His sleeve. What We Talked About
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| How to Heal from Collapse in Ministry, with Ryan Kuja – Author of From the Inside Out – EM239 | 19 Sep 2018 | 00:47:25 | |
It's easier to tell the "hero" stories of missions and forget the struggles. But the real story is that God meets us where we are. Listen for an honest, transparent discussion about ministry, struggles, and healing. Ryan's Book: https://amzn.to/2OoISlE Within Christian ministry, specifically missions, it can be easy to only tell positive stories. Sometimes, though, it’s important to talk about the difficult times. Ryan Kuja joins the show to discuss his own experience with missions and what he has learned about strengths and weaknesses of ministry. Having lived in over fifteen cities across five continents, Ryan has seen how Western mindsets impact models of mission work. He proposes a model called “constellational thinking,” which looks at the different parts of poverty, not just the surface. Ryan reminds us that God is present in difficult places, and He has a way of making us see the bigger picture. What We Talked About
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| Join the Club: How to Be a Sender for Ministries, with Adam Moody – EM238 | 05 Sep 2018 | 00:51:14 | |
Sometimes it is important to remember that wealthy nations need Jesus too. Adam Moody tells about his work in Sweden, which is financially rich, but spiritually poor. There are even priests in Sweden who don’t actually believe in God. After working in university ministry, Adam and his family are planning on returning to Sweden to plant churches. During the show, Adam talks about a unique idea for raising support for ministries that are underfunded. Here’s a hint: If you like food or other cultures, you won’t want to miss this episode! What We Talked About
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| The Mind of a Missionary: Interesting Facts, Reframing Success, with David Joannes – EM237 | 29 Aug 2018 | 00:38:49 | |
Thousands of missionaries return home each year. What if there was something that could better equip those who send and those who go? Listen as David Joannes shares about The Mind of a Missionary. Tweet Me: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetme Get the Book: https://amazon.com/dp/0998061158 Have you ever wondered whether God’s called you to be a missionary? Have you wondered what it takes and why so many missionaries struggle? Have you wondered if your calling isn’t important or why some Christians will leave behind family and friends who haven’t met Christ to take the Gospel thousands of miles away to people they’ve never met? If so, today’s conversation with David Joannes is for you. David is a missionary of 20+ years, the founder of Within Reach Global, and the author of a new book, The Mind of a Missionary. In the book, he looks at what motivates missionaries and keeps them going, the reality of struggles and pain, the joy of faithful and selfless obedience, and much more. My hope and prayer is that after listening to today’s show, you’ll do two things.
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| How to Impact Communities with the Good News, with Tom & Sarah Hall – EM236 | 15 Aug 2018 | 00:50:20 | |
Isn't the way God leads us interesting? Sometimes the call is clear, sometimes it's revealed over time, and sometimes there are shifts. Listen as Tom and Sarah Hall share what God's been doing in Kansas City. Tweet Me: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetme Oftentimes, ministry is closer than you think. Tom and Sarah Hall come to discuss their ministry in Kansas City and how they ended up there. Growing up, Tom felt a call to missions, and he expected to work overseas. God had other plans, however, and led him to work in the States. He and his wife now train believers to be disciple-makers and spread the Gospel in their community. Tom shares about his journey from pastor to disciple-maker and what God has been doing through the ministry. He and Sarah have continued to walk in obedience to the Lord’s calling, and look forward to where He is taking them. What We Talked About
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| Being Bold and Bringing Hope to the Lost, with Jacob – EM235 | 01 Aug 2018 | 00:39:13 | |
Sometimes Christians are held back because of fear. If that's you, then this is for you. Listen as Jacob (pen name) shares what can happen when we step out in faith in spite of fear. Tweet Me: @engagingmission There are many people in the world who are lost and have never heard of Jesus. Asia has some of the largest unreached people groups and Jacob, our guest, plans to minister there. Growing up, Jacob had a plan to do youth ministry for a long time, but God had other plans. He and his wife are now preparing for their long term mission work in Asia. As he shares his plans for missions, Jacob talks about the importance of boldness. By being bold, believers can better share the Gospel to those who are lost. And when Christians are willing to walk in obedience to the Lord, they can bring transformation to their communities. Jacob brings encouragement and passion to this episode, and you won’t want to miss it! What We Talked About
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| From Jerusalem to the World: How to Minister Where You Are, with Cole and Kristin Malphrus – EM233 | 04 Jul 2018 | 00:44:14 | |
We're called to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the Earth. But what does that mean? How is our preparation different? Listen to hear Cole and Kristin Malphrus share their experiences. Tweet Me @engagingmission: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetme Sometimes in ministry, people can be messy. Cole and Kristin Malphrus visit Engaging Missions to share about how God works in those messy situations. They both speak about the ways they came to know Jesus personally, their passion for ministry, and their plans in the coming months. Right now, they are living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and plan to move to Costa Rica soon. During the episode, Cole discusses the importance of preparing through prayer, fasting, and learning before doing outreach (especially international outreach). He also talks about what God has been doing through No Place Left and through discipleship in local communities. What we talked about 00:24 - Episode summary 02:20 - Introduction 02:42 - The desperate need for the Gospel 03:42 - How to see the needs around you 05:01 - Finding Jesus in the Bible Belt 06:17 - Modeling how to share the Good News 09:26 - Shut doors and God’s better plan 10:51 - What led you to Central America? 14:06 - The positive impact of evangelism 16:52 - What to watch out for in ministry 18:37 - How do you get through hard times? 19:55 - What are your plans for Central America? 21:20 - Working with partners and supporters 23:39 - Finding encouragement in difficult times 25:27 - Seeking out training for making disciples 27:11 - Preparation for Costa Rica 29:16 - How God has moved and worked 30:40 - Internet and book resources 32:57 - How can we best pray for you? 34:49 - An update from Donna King 36:35 - Thoughts from a chess tournament Resources & Contact Info
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| How to Empower Christians to Make Disciples in the World, with C Anderson – EM232 | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:45:32 | |
As always, God is on the move throughout the world. In this episode, we get to hear about His work in Asia through our guest, C Anderson (pen name). C and those with her spread the Good News through disciple-making movements (or DMMs for short). This method encourages indigenous forms of worship and teaching and helps believers learn how to tell others about Jesus. C has been a part of missions for a majority of her life. She grew up in Africa with her parents who were missionaries, and now she and her husband serve in Asia. On the show, she shares about her experiences in restricted countries, her thoughts on the importance of women in ministry, and her moments of seeing God work. What We Talked About:
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| Community, Faith, and Health: How to Bring the Kingdom Here, with Austin Rumbaugh – EM231 | 06 Jun 2018 | 00:48:28 | |
When people think of Las Vegas, the nickname “Sin City” typically comes to mind. Austin Rumbaugh, however, sees it a little differently. Over the last few years, he has been working through Origin’s LIfe Movement to connect with people in Las Vegas and bring the Gospel there in a real way. He talks about the importance of understanding the Kingdom of God. He also shares about why breaking bread with others is the best form of ministry. Austin hopes to use this movement to bring community, faith, and health to those in Las Vegas so that people can know about Jesus’ love for them. What We Talked About:
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| Faith and Fellowship: Bringing Hope to Those in the Military, with David Warner – EM230 | 16 May 2018 | 00:43:07 | |
In the U.S. military, there are many Christians who need support and encouragement in their faith. Officers’ Christian Fellowship works to bring that support across the world to servicemen and women. General David Warner comes to talk about this organization and how it ministers to those in the military. Through OCF, David came to know Jesus during his time in the Air Force. With the community of believers, he was able to find mentors and brothers in Christ who could help him through difficult times. After many decades of military service, he now works as the Executive Director with his wife at OFC, bringing hope to others in uniform. What We Talked About
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| Reaching the Unreached: How to Show the Glory of God to the World, with Duane Frasier – EM229 | 02 May 2018 | 00:35:15 | |
In the world, there are over 7,000 different people groups that have never heard of Jesus. Our guest, Duane Frasier, works with Joshua Project to make that number smaller day by day. He does this by researching about different people groups and communicating with missionaries who want to reach them. The goal is to spread the Gospel to every people group that has not heard about Jesus. Their work has helped missions across the globe and has opened people’s eyes to the need for ministry. Through Duane’s work and the work of many others, people of every nation and tongue can hear the Gospel. What We Talked About
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| Open Doors Are Opportunities: Obeying God in the World, with James Sharp – EM228 | 18 Apr 2018 | 00:42:07 | |
God has a way of teaching us how to love others, even when it’s messy. James Sharp joins in to talk about how God has shown him that lesson and where God is leading him in ministry. Over the next few years, he plans on partnering with a ministry to spread the Gospel in a creative access country in Asia. James has been ministering in Nicaragua for some time now, and he looks forward to following God’s open door to Asia. In the episode, he shares about his ministry experiences and what he looks forward to in this next step of ministry. What We Talked About
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