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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Episodes
How to See God’s Glory and Gain a New Perspective, with Tony Hedrick and Carol Garborg of Niteo Tours – EM154
August 31, 2016 15:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat if something most of us do - and you're likely planning - could change your life, inform your perspective, and fuel global missions? Listen to hear Tony Hedrick and Carol Garborg share their vision. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:27 – Episode summary 01:44 – Introduction 02:32 – The importance of Niteo Tours 04:19 – How Niteo Tours started 05:44 – Realizing the beauty of a culture 07:36 – Locations and types of tours for Nit...
How to See God's Glory and Gain a New Perspective, with Tony Hedrick and Carol Garborg of Niteo Tours - EM154
August 31, 2016 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat if something most of us do - and you're likely planning - could change your life, inform your perspective, and fuel global missions? Listen to hear Tony Hedrick and Carol Garborg share their vision. - http://engagingmissions.com/154
How to Live Out Pure and Undefiled Religion in the World, with Gret Glyer of DonorSee – EM153
August 24, 2016 15:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBWondering how small amounts of money and small changes can make a big difference in missions? Discover what Gret Glyer, the Bad Missionary went from Enterprise Rent-a-Car to Malawi and what he is doing with DonorSee. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:36 – Episode summary 01:42 – Introduction 02:38 – What is DonorSee and how is it unique? 04:04 – The joy of seeing impact 04:31 – Adventures home and abroad 05:20 – Learning to transiti...
How to Live Out Pure and Undefiled Religion in the World, with Gret Glyer of DonorSee - EM153
August 24, 2016 14:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWondering how small amounts of money and small changes can make a big difference in missions? Discover what Gret Glyer, the Bad Missionary went from Enterprise Rent-a-Car to Malawi and what he is doing with DonorSee. - http://engagingmissions.com/153
EM152: How to Bring Simple Rhythms of Grace Into Your Home, with John White
August 17, 2016 15:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you want to know more about hearing from the Lord and building rhythms of life and grace into your home, you'll love this! John White shares about a simple framework for house churches, discipleship, and more. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:35 – Episode summary 01:17 – Introduction 04:03 – The transition from traditional to house church 06:23 – The roles of family and synagogue 09:31 – Training for the house church model 15:03...
How to Bring Simple Rhythms of Grace Into Your Home, with John White – EM152
August 17, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIf you want to know more about hearing from the Lord and building rhythms of life and grace into your home, you'll love this! John White shares about a simple framework for house churches, discipleship, and more.
EM151: How to See Mentoring as a Meaningful Relationship, with Chris Tress
August 10, 2016 15:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBIf you want to pour transform your community, pour into children, and see God move powerfully in the generations coming up behind you, you won't want to miss this deep discussion on mentoring with Chris Tres. He's an inner-city pastor with a strong passion for the fatherless and orphaned kids in his own backyard. Today, he joins us to share about the importance of mentoring in ministry. Today, he joins us to share about the importance of mentoring in ministry. Using thought-provoking statis...
How to See Mentoring as a Meaningful Relationship, with Chris Tress – EM151
August 10, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBChris Tress - church planter, inner city pastor, and mentor - shares how God can transform the lives of children and young adults through mentoring. Listen to hear his passion for his community and what God is doing.
How to Be Intentional in the Simple Parts of Life, with Reed Mitchell – EM150
August 03, 2016 15:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBReed Mitchell recently graduated from a missionary training school. He was involved in "everything" and has simplified. He shares how intentional living and hospitality are key in focusing on what's most important. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:33 – Episode summary 01:24 – Introduction 02:02 – Sharing about everyday life 03:35 – The value of hospitality towards others 05:19 – Meaningful verse 09:35 – Surrendering “good things” t...
How to Be Intentional in the Simple Parts of Life, with Reed Mitchell - EM150
August 03, 2016 14:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBReed Mitchell recently graduated from a missionary training school. He was involved in "everything" and has simplified. He shares how intentional living and hospitality are key in focusing on what's most important. - http://engagingmissions.com/150
How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
July 20, 2016 15:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBSean Steckbeck has been involving his children in ministry from a young age. His daughter Maayan asked to go with him to Myanmar for her Bat Mitzvah. Listen to discover what God did. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:32 – Episode summary 01:51 – Introduction 05:41 – Letting kids experience the presence of God 07:32 – Overcoming roadblocks 09:06 – Having concerns as a parent 09:54 – Dreams of the future 11:22 – Understanding family ...
How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck - EM148
July 20, 2016 14:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBSean Steckbeck has been involving his children in ministry from a young age. His daughter Maayan asked to go with him to Myanmar for her Bat Mitzvah. Listen to discover what God did. - http://engagingmissions.com/148
Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply
July 13, 2016 15:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBTim and Lydia do a great job at presenting some really easy ways to let kids be a part of the Great Commission. If the tools are simple enough for kids to use, anyone can spread the Gospel. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:33 – Episode summary 02:17 – Introduction 05:07 – Taking a step to involve the kids 06:51 – How to lead through transitions 10:16 – Overcoming the fears of change 12:21 – How God redeemed a difficult time 14:33 ...
Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
July 13, 2016 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBTim and Lydia do a great job at presenting some really easy ways to let kids be a part of the Great Commission. If the tools are simple enough for kids to use, anyone can spread the Gospel.
EM146: This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings
July 06, 2016 15:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBFrom Sonic to Sunday mornings, Bryan and Michal King find ways to include the kids in ministry. Throughout the episode, they each share different ways to encourage the kids to be a part of spreading the Gospel. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:28 – Episode summary 01:17 – Introduction 04:08 – Modeling ministry to the kids 05:04 – When were your kids adopted? 05:51 – Have you always involved your kids in ministry? 07:55 – Shifts in ...
This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
July 06, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBFrom Sonic to Sunday mornings, Bryan and Michal King find ways to include the kids in ministry. Throughout the episode, they each share different ways to encourage the kids to be a part of spreading the Gospel.
EM145: How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers
June 29, 2016 15:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:29 – Episode summary 01:16 – Introduction 01:49 – Letting kids take part in ministry 04:31 – Being a magnet for conversation 06:42 – When should kids start in ministry? 13:20 – How the “bridge method” explains the...
How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
June 29, 2016 10:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives.
EM144: Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger
June 22, 2016 15:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBJustin's family has always been involved in ministry. He and his son Josiah recently returned from a trip to Myanmar. Listen to discover what happened. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:44 – Show introduction 02:57 – Introducing Justin and Josiah Steidinger 03:36 – A quick overview of Justin's story and what led Justin to involve his in being the church and being more missions-minded 05:24 – Is it new for Josiah to be involved with hi...
Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144
June 22, 2016 10:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBJustin's family has always been involved in ministry. He and his son Josiah recently returned from a trip to Myanmar. Listen to discover what happened.
EM143: How to Get Back to Joy and Crush Hopelessness, with Toni M. Daniels
June 15, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBToni M. Daniels spent 16 years as a missionary Uruguay. Now she's the director of a leadership institute and the author of "Back to Joy". Listen to discover how enjoying God has helped her overcome huge challenges. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:35 – Introduction 02:20 – A little encouragement for transparency and honesty 03:31 – How God gets us through fear, nervousness, and overwhelm 04:13 – How to “get it all done” when resource...
How to Get Back to Joy and Crush Hopelessness, with Toni M. Daniels – EM143
June 15, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBToni M. Daniels spent 16 years as a missionary Uruguay. Now she's the director of a leadership institute and the author of "Back to Joy". Listen to discover how enjoying God has helped her overcome huge challenges.
EM142: How to Follow God One Step at a Time, with Renee Treeyanon
June 08, 2016 15:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBRenee Treeyanon made an 8-month commitment to help a missionary and is still a missionary 16 years later. She's worn many hats over the years, including TV producer. Listen to discover the amazing ways God used her. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:33 – Episode summary 01:41 – Introduction 02:36 – Compelled by a vision 05:08 – You’re not done yet 07:32 – Changes over the years 10:15 – How pioneering transforms daily life 12:25 – M...
How to Follow God One Step at a Time, with Renee Treeyanon – EM142
June 08, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBRenee Treeyanon made an 8-month commitment to help a missionary and is still a missionary 16 years later. She's worn many hats over the years, including TV producer. Listen to discover the amazing ways God used her.
EM141: How to Answer the Greatest Prayer of Jesus, with Aaron Babyar
June 01, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBAaron Babyar returns to share how good networking can help us fulfill the greatest prayer Jesus prayed for unity. Listen to discover how effective networking is about generosity and relationship, not business cards. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Want to listen to the Aaron's recommended book, The God Ask on the go? Download for free by trying out Audible.com (and help support the show)! What we talked about 00:30 – Episode summary 02:24 – Introduction 03...
How to Answer the Greatest Prayer of Jesus, with Aaron Babyar – EM141
June 01, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBAaron Babyar returns to share how good networking can help us fulfill the greatest prayer Jesus prayed for unity. Listen to discover how effective networking is about generosity and relationship, not business cards.
EM140: How to Invite Others to Partner with God in the World, with Aaron Babyar
May 25, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBAaron Babyar shares how missionaries can build a support team and how we can better bless those in ministry. Listen as he shares his heart to see missionaries fully funded and also refutes some common misconceptions. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Resources & Contact Info Support Raising Solutions The God Ask by Steve Shadrach (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions) Jenn Fortner “Climb” conference – October 11-14, 2016 Feedback If you’d have an...
How to Invite Others to Partner with God in the World, with Aaron Babyar – EM140
May 25, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAaron Babyar shares how missionaries can build a support team and how we can better bless those in ministry. Listen as he shares his heart to see missionaries fully funded and also refutes some common misconceptions.
EM139: How to Save Lives and Souls Bringing Clean Water to the World, with Josh Young
May 18, 2016 15:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBJosh Young is the program director and VP for Hydrating Humanity. They save lives and advance God's Kingdom using clean water and hygiene education. Listen to hear how God is using them in powerful ways. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Resources & Contact Info [email protected] Hydrating Humanity The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging MIssions) Voights in Malawi Keep on Kee...
How to Save Lives and Souls Bringing Clean Water to the World, with Josh Young – EM139
May 18, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBJosh Young is the program director and VP for Hydrating Humanity. They save lives and advance God's Kingdom using clean water and hygiene education. Listen to hear how God is using them in powerful ways. - http://engagingmissions.com/139
EM138: How to Reach the Nations in Your Neighborhood, with Brad W
May 11, 2016 15:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBBrad W. (pen name) works with Global Gates to reach the nations through Gateway Cities. Listen to discover his motivation and how we can impact the nations from our neighborhoods. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Resources & Contact Info Email Brad: [email protected] Global Gates Engaging the Nations In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions) Movements.net Feedback If you’d have any comments or question...
How to Reach the Nations in Your Neighborhood, with Brad W – EM138
May 11, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBBrad W. (pen name) works with Global Gates to reach the nations through Gateway Cities. Listen to discover his motivation and how we can impact the nations from our neighborhoods. - http://engagingmissions.com/138
EM137: God is the Greatest Thing We Can Give to the World, with Jacob Bock
May 04, 2016 15:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBJacob Bock is a missionary to Spain. After about 10 years of ministry, God challenged and completely transformed how they approach ministry. Listen to discover what they do and why they can pray with so many people. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:30 – Episode summary 01:31 – Introduction 03:41 – How God sparked the flame for missions 06:21 – The need for the Gospel in Spain 08:47 – A challenge in ministry 11:18 – The power of pra...
God is the Greatest Thing We Can Give to the World, with Jacob Bock – EM137
May 04, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBJacob Bock is a missionary to Spain. After about 10 years of ministry, God challenged and completely transformed how they approach ministry. Listen to discover what they do and why they can pray with so many people. - http://engagingmissions.com/137
EM136: How to Use Photography to Engage in World Missions, with Joshua MacLeod
April 29, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBJoshua MacLeod is a photographer and videographer. He was bad when he began but is now sponsored and published, capturing the beauty of God in the people of the world. Listen to discover the value of art on mission. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:12 – Introduction 01:12 – What is Picture the Nations About? 04:28 – When did you start taking pictures? 08:22 – How Josh went from really bad to published with a sponsorship within a ye...
How to Use Photography to Engage in World Missions, with Joshua MacLeod – EM136
April 29, 2016 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBJoshua MacLeod is a photographer and videographer. He was bad when he began but is now sponsored and published, capturing the beauty of God in the people of the world. Listen to discover the value of art on mission. - http://engagingmissions.com/136
EM135: Bringing Hope and Love to the Local Samaria, with Chris Tress
April 27, 2016 11:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBChris Tress is the pastor of Bow Down Church. As a local missionary, he works to replace segregation with unity and to reach out to the poorer communities. Listen to hear his conviction for reaching the marginalized. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:42 – Episode summary 01:09 – Introduction 02:56 – What led you to local missions? 04:26 – Challenges in everyday life 10:10 – Living in the Kingdom while facing the world 12:05 – Meanin...
Bringing Hope and Love to the Local Samaria, with Chris Tress – EM135
April 27, 2016 10:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBChris Tress is the pastor of Bow Down Church. As a local missionary, he works to replace segregation with unity and to reach out to the poorer communities. Listen to hear his conviction for reaching the marginalized. - http://engagingmissions.com/135
EM134: How to Find Joy with God in the Wilderness, with Don Buege
April 20, 2016 15:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBDon Buege was is Strategy Director for e3 Partners in Russia. Listen as he shares his heart about ministry, the spiritual condition of Russia, and his joy in what God has done. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:33 – Episode summary 01:39 – Introduction 02:22 – What is Siberia like? 03:44 – Family, ministry, and everyday life 05:05 – Hearing the message of the Kingdom 09:12 – The transformation from knowing Christ 11:06 – A season o...
How to Find Joy with God in the Wilderness, with Don Buege – EM134
April 20, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBDon Buege is the Strategy Director for e3 Partners in Russia. Listen as he shares his heart about ministry, the spiritual condition of Russia, and his joy in what God has done. - http://engagingmissions.com/134
EM133: Fully Engaging in the Mission of God in the World, with Bryan Entzminger
April 13, 2016 11:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBBryan Entzminger is the host of the Engaging Missions Show. In this episode, Alan Smith turns the tables and asks Bryan 20 questions about life, family, work, and ministry. Listen to discover how it all started. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:35 – Episode summary 01:17 – Introduction 02:51 – Where were you born and raised? 03:27 – What was your favorite toy as a child? 04:19 – The value of the holidays 06:24 – What was your favor...
Fully Engaging in the Mission of God in the World, with Bryan Entzminger – EM133
April 13, 2016 10:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBBryan Entzminger is the host of the Engaging Missions Show. In this episode, Alan Smith turns the tables and asks Bryan 20 questions about life, family, work, and ministry. Listen to discover how it all started. - http://engagingmissions.com/133
EM132: How to Participate in What God is Doing in the World, with Brian Hogan
April 06, 2016 11:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBBrian Hogan is a US-based church planting and discipleship coach. He was a missionary to Mongolia for a few years. But after he left, God continued the work in some amazing ways. Listen to discover what God did. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:32 – Episode summary 01:47 – Introduction 04:55 – How the past prepares for the future 05:57 – The importance of family 09:19 – Meaningful verse 11:45 – The ways that God uses Mongolia 13:2...
How to Participate in What God is Doing in the World, with Brian Hogan – EM132
April 06, 2016 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBBrian Hogan is a US-based church planting and discipleship coach. He was a missionary to Mongolia for a few years. But after he left, God continued the work in some amazing ways. Listen to discover what God did. - http://engagingmissions.com/132
EM131: The Great Need for Unity in the Church and in the World, with Ann Hinrichs
March 30, 2016 11:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBAnn Hinrichs was a worship director and took short term missions trips. Now leads ACCI, with a strong focus on unity and member care. Listen to discover two keys to growth and effectiveness. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:33 – Episode summary 02:19 – Introduction 03:30 – How did transition change your focus? 05:34 – How is your husband involved in your ministry? 06:14 – A Summary of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives (ACCI) 08:...
The Great Need for Unity in the Church and in the World, with Ann Hinrichs – EM131
March 30, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBAnn Hinrichs was a worship director and took short term missions trips. Now leads ACCI, with a strong focus on unity and member care. Listen to discover two keys to growth and effectiveness. - http://engagingmissions.com/131
EM130: Spreading Stories of the Great Storyteller to the World, with Andrea
March 23, 2016 11:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week’s episode of Engaging Missions is one you won’t want to miss! Our guest, Andrea (pen name for security reasons), discusses the power of telling the stories of Scripture in reaching people for Christ. She and Bryan talk about the Fall of Man in Genesis 3, the steadfast love of God, and the impact storytelling has on people. Andrea currently leads a ministry that implements discussion-based ministry and Bible study to deepen people’s faith. She has seen amazing things that God has d...
Spreading Stories of the Great Storyteller to the World, with Andrea – EM130
March 23, 2016 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBAndrea leads an amazing ministry that teaches people to use stories and discussion in discipleship. They've seen God do amazing things. And her story is both inspiring and encouraging. - http://engagingmissions.com/130
EM129: Using Sports to Draw the World to the Love of God, with Luke Voight
March 16, 2016 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBLuke Voight was a rough competitor until God used a coach to reach him. Now his life has been transformed, and he uses sports to share the Gospel, train leaders, and make disciples in Malawi. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about [00:29] – Episode summary [02:28] – Introduction [04:39] – How did you come to know Jesus? [05:57] – Coming full circle with sports [07:11] – Is anything beyond God’s redemption? [08:06] – The culture and lessons ...
Using Sports to Draw the World to the Love of God, with Luke Voight – EM129
March 16, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBLuke Voight was a rough competitor until God used a coach to reach him. Now his life has been trasnformed and he uses sports to share the Gospel, train leaders, and make disciples in Malawi.