Engaging Missions
542 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a missionary?
We interview missionaries and church planters from around the world. They share their stories of God’s faithfulness, how they got started, and why they continue in ministry. You will be inspired by their passion for Jesus and challenged to grow as a follower of Christ.
Whether you feel called overseas or down the street, this show will challenge you to grow as a follower of Christ and inspire you to take action so that together we may reveal God’s heart through our lives. Click here now!
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Bible Stories and How to Be More Productive in World Missions, with Bryan Thompson - EM205
August 16, 2017 14:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBHave you ever wondered how missionaries who travel a lot stay on top of things? Listen as Bryan Thompson shares a few of his ministry productivity secrets and how God has been using Bible stories around the world. http://engagingmissions.com/205 There is something to say about the value of productivity in ministry, especially with short term missions. Bryan Thompson joins us to discuss the importance of using our time wisely and taking advantage of resources in ministry and shares a few ...
Bible Stories and How to Be More Productive in World Missions, with Bryan Thompson – EM205
August 16, 2017 10:00 - 23.4 MBHave you ever wondered how missionaries who travel a lot stay on top of things? Listen as Bryan Thompson shares a few of his ministry productivity secrets and how God has been using Bible stories around the world.
Partnerships in Missions: How to be Flexible and Humble, with Gena Thomas – EM204
August 09, 2017 15:00 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBResources & Contact Info Pre-Trip Planning Form + Application (Free Appendix A download from A Smoldering Wick) Partnership Analysis (Free Appendix D download from A Smoldering Wick) Get more of the appendices from A Smoldering Wick by Gena Thomas Walking with the Poor by Bryant Myers A Smoldering Wick by Gena L Thomas Website: genathomas.com Twitter: @genaLthomas Facebook: @genaLthomas Email: [email protected] Show Links Facebook: @engagingmissions Messenger: @engagingmiss...
Partnerships in Missions: How to be Flexible and Humble, with Gena Thomas - EM204
August 09, 2017 14:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBDo missions trips sometimes seem out of balance? They don't have to be! Listen as Gena Thomas shares how, by understanding different kinds of trips and being sensitive, we can both give and receive. - http://engagingmissions.com/204
How to Prepare to Lead a Powerful Missions Trip, with Bruce Coble - EM203
August 02, 2017 14:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBWhen missions trips are done well, they can change the world and transform lives. Listen to discover three keys to powerful preparation and five secrets to lead great devotions. http://engagingmissions.com/203 Done well, missions trips can be powerful and life-transforming. So much of what comes out of a missions trip has to do with what went into it. The preparation, the planning, the prayer and research. But, like the anything, the best plans mean nothing if we can't be flexible and stay...
How to Prepare to Lead a Powerful Missions Trip, with Bruce Coble – EM203
August 02, 2017 10:00 - 17.6 MBWhen missions trips are done well, they can change the world and transform lives. Listen to discover three keys to powerful preparation and five secrets to lead great devotions
The Simple Glory of Following Jesus One Step at a Time, with Nellie Ramirez - EM202
July 26, 2017 14:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWondering what God has for you? Listen as Nellie Ramirez shares how God used an empty tank of gas to start a Church because she did one simple thing. Something that's guided her life for years. http://engagingmissions.com/202 [00:23] - Show Introduction [00:43] - Welcome Facebook new friends [01:28] - Welcome Nellie Ramirez [02:13] - What has your attention right now? [03:38] - Can you share more about pouring into young people? [04:43] - Nellie has an amazing team who are equipped to...
The Simple Glory of Following Jesus One Step at a Time, with Nellie Ramirez – EM202
July 26, 2017 10:00 - 22.4 MBWondering what God has for you? Listen as Nellie Ramirez shares how God used an empty tank of gas to start a Church because she did one simple thing. Something that's guided her life for years.
Wondering How to be Strategic in Short-Term Missions? with Tony Svendsen – EM201
July 19, 2017 22:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBHave you ever wondered if it's possible for short-term missions trips to build on a long-term strategy over time? If you have, you'll want to hear as Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners shares how he chooses, prepares for, and goes on short trips that line up with a long-term strategy. You'll hear him share two questions to ask to know where to build the best partnerships, five questions to ask yourself before committing to a trip, and how this approach yields incredible benefits. With his years ...
Wondering How to be Strategic in Short-Term Missions? with Tony Svendsen - EM201
July 19, 2017 21:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBHave you ever wondered if it's possible for short-term missions trips to build on a long-term strategy over time? If you have, you'll want to hear as Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners shares how he chooses, prepares for, and goes on short trips that line up with a long-term strategy. You'll hear him share two questions to ask to know where to build the best partnerships, five questions to ask yourself before committing to a trip, and how this approach yields incredible benefits. With his years o...
How to Remain Deeply Devoted After Short Term Missions, with JennyBeth Gardner – EM200
July 12, 2017 22:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBHave you ever wondered why it seems so much easier to have a quality devotional life and hear God's voice while you're on a short missions trip? If so, you'll want to hear what JennyBeth Gardner has so say. JennyBeth is a vocational missionary with the Transformational Education Network (TEN3). She spends most of her time in the US working on curriculum but she also makes short trips to build relationships, provide training and more. As we talked, she shared some of what she's learned afte...
How to Remain Deeply Devoted After Short Term Missions, with JennyBeth Gardner - EM200
July 12, 2017 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHave you ever wondered why it seems so much easier to hear God's voice on a missions trip. Discover what JennyBeth Garner has learned about going that back home as a vocational missionary who makes short trips. http://engagingmissions.com/200 00:24 - Show Summary 02:10 - Introducing JennyBeth Gardner 02:35 - Quick Summary of what JennyBeth Does 03:52 - What are some of the benefits of short-term missions? 05:26 - What are some of the challenges we can overcome in short-term missio...
How to Bring Encouragement and Find Friends in Missions, with Scott McClelland – EM199
July 05, 2017 15:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBShort term missions usually include both giving and receiving. Those who go on trips often learn a lot and gain a better understanding of missions in general, but most importantly, they build relationships with different people. Scott McClelland joins us to talk about the importance of relationships in missions. He also shares his experiences throughout the years and how he has maintained connections across the world. As a leader of FX Missions, Scott is frequently building friendships wit...
How to Bring Encouragement and Find Friends in Missions, with Scott McClelland - EM199
July 05, 2017 14:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBIf you've ever felt like short term missions are often "one and done" you'll want to hear this! Scott McClelland shares how he's seen them have lasting impact by deepening relationships over the years. - http://engagingmissions.com/199
The Great Value of Relationships in Missions, with Dr. Paul Chinchen - EM198
June 28, 2017 14:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThink short term missions are one-sided? Maybe you're thinking of it like a trap door. Dr. Paul Chinchen of African Bible Colleges shares how you can build relationships, grow in love, and see the Kingdom on earth! - http://engagingmissions.com/198
The Great Value of Relationships in Missions, with Paul Chinchen – EM198
June 28, 2017 10:00 - 22.2 MBThink short term missions are one-sided? Maybe you're thinking of it like a trap door. Dr. Paul Chinchen of African Bible Colleges shares how you can build relationships, grow in love, and see the Kingdom on earth!
God is Faithful: How to Trust Jesus for Great Things, with Kyle Philippi - EM197
June 21, 2017 14:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBBooking travel for short term missions can be interesting - especially with film equipment involved. But the payoff is worth it. Listen as Kyle Philippi of Far Flung Tin Can shares his passion and experiences. - http://engagingmissions.com/197"Serving in the Kingdom of God can come in many shapes and sizes. Our guest today, Kyle Philippi, works to create documentaries for missionaries across the world. He and his team at Far Flung Tin Can strive to share these missionaries’ stories with other...
God is Faithful: How to Trust Jesus for Great Things, with Kyle Philippi – EM197
June 21, 2017 10:00 - 19.5 MBBooking travel for short term missions can be interesting - especially with film equipment involved. But the payoff is worth it. Listen as Kyle Philippi of Far Flung Tin Can shares his passion and experiences.
The Value and Power of Short-term Missions in the World, with Brian Buckelew – EM196
June 14, 2017 15:00 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBToday, Brian Buckelew visits us to share about the importance of short term missions. He has been on more than 15 trips and has many stories of God’s miraculous movements in the world. Although he is not a full-time missionary or minister, he clearly has a heart for spreading the Gospel throughout the world. From India to Ukraine, to many other nations, Brian has worked to tell others about Jesus. During the show, he expresses his deep passion for missions, and he encourages us all to find ...
The Value and Power of Short-term Missions in the World, with Brian Buckelew - EM196
June 14, 2017 14:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBDo you wonder if short term missions offer enough value for the cost? Hear what Brian Buckelew has seen God do on trips ranging from India to Ukraine to "creative access" countries, to the United States. - http://engagingmissions.com/196
How to be Faithful in Suffering and Blessing in Ministry, with Rex Schnelle – EM195
June 07, 2017 15:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBIt's easy to track our blessings but difficult to see suffering as a blessing. Listen as Rex Schnelle shares his heart and experiences serving faithfully in the Church and in the Marketplace. You'll love it! - http://engagingmissions.com/195 Mentioned in this episode: Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio Bibiles Megavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good...
How to be Faithful in Suffering and Blessing in Ministry, with Rex Schnelle - EM195
June 07, 2017 14:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIt's easy to track our blessings but difficult to see suffering as a blessing. Listen as Rex Schnelle shares his heart and experiences serving faithfully in the Church and in the Marketplace. You'll love it! - http://engagingmissions.com/195
What Happens When a Missionary Loses Support? with Keith Smith - EM194
May 31, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBSometimes missionaries are far way from home and discover they've lost support. Keith Smith shares some of the reasons it happens, how we can nip it in the bud, and ways that we can build healthy relationships. - http://engagingmissions.com/194
What Happens When a Missionary Loses Support? with Keith Smith EM194
May 31, 2017 10:00 - 28 MBSometimes missionaries are far way from home and discover they've lost support. Keith Smith shares some of the reasons it happens, how we can nip it in the bud, and ways that we can build healthy relationships.
How to Share the Good News of Jesus with Boldness, with Rebecca Jefferson - EM193
May 24, 2017 14:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBEven if we understand the need for global missions, sometimes we overlook the needs in our own back yards. Rebecca Jefferson joins us to share her love for Jesus and challenge us to engage in domestic missions. - http://engagingmissions.com/193
How to Share the Good News of Jesus with Boldness, with Rebecca Jefferson – EM193
May 24, 2017 10:00 - 14.8 MBEven if we understand the need for global missions, sometimes we overlook the needs in our own back yards. Rebecca Jefferson joins us to share her love for Jesus and challenge us to engage in domestic missions.
How to Make Discipleship Training Easily Accessible in the World, with Curtis Sergeant of the Zumé Project - EM192
May 17, 2017 14:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBWant to share your faith and plant churches but not sure where to start? Listen to Curtis Sergeant share about the Zumé Project and how he's making quality discipleship training available to people everywhere. - http://engagingmissions.com/192 (http://engagingmissions.com/192)
How to Make Discipleship Training Easily Accessible in the World, with Curtis Sergeant of the Zumé Project – EM192
May 17, 2017 10:00 - 18.8 MBWant to share your faith and plant churches but not sure where to start? Listen to Curtis Sergeant share about the Zumé Project and how he's making quality discipleship training available to people everywhere.
Bringing Bread: How to Reflect the Heart of God in the World, with David Joannes - EM191
May 10, 2017 14:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to smuggle a Bible? Listen to David Joannes share his story about how God used Bible smuggling to lead him to missions and then called him to Asia for the long haul. - http://engagingmissions.com/191
Bringing Bread: How to Reflect the Heart of God in the World, with David Joannes – EM191
May 10, 2017 10:00 - 20.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to smuggle a Bible? Listen to David Joannes share his story about how God used Bible smuggling to lead him to missions and then called him to Asia for the long haul.
Small Acts of Love Have Great Impact in the World, with La'Wana Harris - EM190
May 03, 2017 14:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBLa'Wana Harris was called to a nation she knew nothing about. Now she ministers in Haiti and the US. Listen to discover how her grandmother's simple obedience prepared and shaped her for ministry. - http://engagingmissions.com/190
Small Acts of Love Have Great Impact in the World, with La’Wana Harris – EM190
May 03, 2017 10:00 - 21.4 MBLa'Wana Harris was called to a nation she knew nothing about. Now she ministers in Haiti and the US. Listen to discover how her grandmother's simple obedience prepared and shaped her for ministry.
How to Raise up Leaders and Make Disciples in the World, with Rick Preato - EM189
April 26, 2017 14:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBWondering if short term missions can make a difference? They did in Rick Preato's life. When he saw what God was doing, God began to speak to him about his calling to ministry and missions. - http://engagingmissions.com/189
How to Raise up Leaders and Make Disciples in the World, with Rick Preato – EM189
April 26, 2017 10:00 - 18.6 MBWondering if short term missions can make a difference? They did in Rick Preato's life. When he saw what God was doing, God began to speak to him about his calling to ministry and missions.
Compelled by Love: How to Know God in a Deeper Way in Ministry, with Kathie Slusser – EM188
April 19, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBGrowing up, sometimes we have misunderstandings about God. For Kathie Slusser, hers was that it wasn’t important to feel that God loved her. As she went through life, she learned that this idea wasn’t true. Knowing God’s love for her was the first step in learning to love others. Kathie has worked in many ways, from teaching, to helping a private investigator, to serving in ministry. She now counsels those in ministry and makes curriculums on spiritual and emotional health. As she has learn...
Compelled by Love: How to Know God in a Deeper Way in Ministry, with Kathie Slusser - EM188
April 19, 2017 14:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBServing God in obedience is good but knowing His love gives us strength. Hear Kathie Slusser share how God transformed her heart and ministry, showing her that it was important to know that He was delighted with her. - http://engagingmissions.com/188
Falling in Love with Jesus: How to Celebrate in Ministry, with Robert Harris – EM187
April 07, 2017 16:12 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBSometimes, when you’re in love, all you can do is tell others about this person who fills your heart with joy. For our guest, Robert Harris (a pen name), this is how he views ministry. After coming to know Christ and falling in love with Him, he had to share about what He did in his life. He is currently working with a ministry in Austin, Texas along with his wife. Soon, the two of them will be moving to South Asia to train local church leaders in how to effectively share the Gospel. During...
Falling in Love with Jesus: How to Celebrate in Ministry, with Robert Harris - EM187
April 07, 2017 15:12 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBWhy share the Gospel? When Robert Harris met Jesus, he just fell in love and wanted to share his passion. He and his wife are doing that in Texas and will be showing how to share their love for Christ in Asia. - http://engagingmissions.com/187
A Story of Redemption: How to Tell of the Goodness of God, with Danny MacKay – EM186
April 05, 2017 15:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBHailing from the great country of Canada, our guest Danny Mackay shares the story of God’s great work in his life and in his ministry. He currently works with e3 Partners and I Am Second to spread the Gospel across the nation. He has many examples of God’s movement in ministry and reports of salvation in Canada. His personal testimony is packed with moments of God’s pursuit for Danny’s heart. From a book on salvation to a miraculous Bible, God clearly worked to bring him into relationship w...
A Story of Redemption: How to Tell of the Goodness of God, with Danny MacKay - EM186
April 05, 2017 14:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBIn his teen years, Danny MacKay was in a place of darkness but God rescued him and transformed his life. Now his love for God overflows as he shares God's love, disciples others, and leads teams in Canada and abroad. - http://engagingmissions.com/186
Lord of the Harvest: How to be Faithful in Ministry, with Brett Butler – EM185
March 29, 2017 15:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBIn the Bay area of San Francisco, nearly 93 percent of the population have no relationship with Christ. Such statistics might seem extremely disheartening or overwhelming. But our guest, Brett Butler shares on how God has given him a call to reach this group. In the next five years, he's asking God to start 500 new churches – one for each zip code in the area. During the show, Brett discusses the importance of abiding or resting in Jesus and how that plays out in his ministry. He also talk...
Lord of the Harvest: How to be Faithful in Ministry, with Brett Butler - EM185
March 29, 2017 14:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBHave you ever wondered if God could use you to reach the lost in your home country? If so, the answer is a resounding YES. Discover how God called Brett Butler to a mostly-unreached are of the United States. - http://engagingmissions.com/185
Praying for Boldness: How to Share the Gospel Without Fear in Church Planting, with Braden Olsen – EM184
March 22, 2017 15:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBOur guest today, Braden Olsen, is changing the atmosphere of his college campus in Florida. He, along with other believers, work to spread the Gospel of Jesus and to disciple people in their community. He hopes to see many students across campus come to know Jesus. With boldness and determination, Braden seeks to share the Gospel to as many people as possible. He has already planted a church on his campus, which they call “Dorm Church.” In the interview, he emphasizes the importance of read...
Praying for Boldness: How to Share the Gospel Without Fear in Church Planting, with Braden Olsen - EM184
March 22, 2017 14:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBBraden Olsen is in college and he has something to share with us about walking in boldness and determination. Listen to discover how a Gospel conversation with friends turned into dorm church. - http://engagingmissions.com/184
How to Be Generous: Supporting Others Sacrificially, with Gret Glyer of DonorSee – EM183
March 15, 2017 15:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBThis week, Gret Glyer returns to the show to share about DonorSee and how it works. It is an app he created to help the fund-raisers and donors stay connected. By sharing videos and information of where the money is going, missionaries encourage donors to keep supporting their ministry. Over the last few months, Gret and his team have been able to share their story through different outlets, everywhere from Huffington Post to this show. As more people have started using the app, stories of ...
How to Be Generous: Supporting Others Sacrificially, with Gret Glyer of DonorSee - EM183
March 15, 2017 14:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you want to find a way to give to specific needs, this is for you! We check in with Gret Glyer to hear about what God's been doing with DonorSee and how YOU can get involved. - http://engagingmissions.com/183
Canada, Church Planting, How to Make the Good News Tangible in the World, with Matt Hess – EM180
February 22, 2017 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThere are important things to remember when working in ministry. Like that it is the Holy Spirit who draws people in, not good YouTube videos. Matthew Hess shares about the value of humility in church planting (and everyday life). He is currently working to plant twelve churches in Toronto through The Fellowships Church Planting Network in the coming years. Matt grew up in Oklahoma, and while pastoring in Northwest Mississippi, felt the Lord calling him to reach those who had never heard th...
Canada, Church Planting, How to Make the Good News Tangible in the World, with Matt Hess - EM180
February 22, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBMany of us don't consider Canada to be unchurched. But areas like Toronto are tremendous opportunities to plant churches. Listen to be inspired and hear how God called Matt Hess from Mississippi to Canada. - http://engagingmissions.com/180
Comfort the Burnt-out: How to be a Teddy Bear in Missions, with Keith Smith – EM179
February 15, 2017 16:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBSometimes, we might think we don't have enough power or importance to really bring any change to the world. Our guest, Keith Smith, shows us why that is not true, and how we can easily serve those around us. Keith currently ministers in Germany by Helping burnt-out missionaries, refugees, and others in the community. Training in how to be teddy bears (those who bring comfort) or heroes (those who bring opportunity) to those around them. Through this interview, it's evident that Keith is ...
Comfort the Burnt-out: How to be a Teddy Bear in Missions, with Keith Smith - EM179
February 15, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBKeith Smith found himself in an unusual position as he helped encourage and equip other missionaries. Now he ministers locally to refugees and globally to missionaries. Discover how you can be a "teddy bear" too.