From the Forefront
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -From the Forefront, interviews with those on the front lines of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.
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Marcus Rose, Journeys from Behind The Berlin Wall - FT4F021
February 01, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMarcus shares his missions story that begins growing up behind the Berlin Wall in East Germany. Making a good start in faith, then confusion, then the US, and finally to Thailand, where he heard the call back to his homeland to begin a church planting movement. Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! To find out more about Marcus Rose or what their movement is up to, folks can visit this link: https://hoffnungdeutschland.de Mentioned in this episode: Antholo...
Cento per cento Italiano (100% Italian) - Round 2 - FT4F020
January 01, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHow are missions and ministry different in other parts of the world? Francesco continues his detailed description of what it looks like in Italy, how it’s different and what is similar. Expand your perspective with a ground level view. Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact Info: ACCI Website: http://adventive.ca Email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Antholog...
Long Term in Tanzania, East Africa, straight ahead! - FT4F019
December 01, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBMike and Stacy Collins (dubbed the Dynamic Duo) took some time to join the podcast as they are wrapping things up in their Texas home, making final preparations to move to East Africa. By checking out their unconventional story you’ll be in a great position to pray for them as they obey the Lord in this going. Can you believe they are joining the fray at the forefront, nearly 25 years after Mike heard the call! Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact I...
Perspectives on the challenges for the Gospel in Italy, with Francesco Abortivi! - FT4F018
November 01, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWe are joined by fellow believer and missionary, Francesco Abortivi, as he details to us the challenges, opportunities and threats to Christianity in Southern Europe, and specifically, his home country of Italy. Shocking stuff to those in the insular culture of the United States. Eye Opener! Step on up, and get your eyes opened by the truth. Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact Info: http://adventive.ca [email protected] Mentioned in t...
Missions and Gender - FT4F017
October 01, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIs there a gender gap / disparity in missions?? Join the conversation with Samara and I as we contemplate the whys and wherefores. Enlightenment awaits! Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Samara's Website: https://storytimewithsunshine.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
Jorge Flores Stops By Before Heading To Panama - FT4F016
September 15, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJorge and his family are heading to Panama on mission, fairly soon. Join us as we talk about how we got to know each other earlier this decade, where he comes from, where he is headed, and why. Be inspired! Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Website: Donation Page Facebook: @missiontopanama Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from t...
From the Persecuted Church to the Gospel to the End of the World - FT4F015
September 01, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBDaniel Kort shares with us his unique family history with the persecuted Church and how the Lord has created opportunities with that to help get the Gospel to the end of the World. Prepare to have your perspective enlarged as this missionary shares his story with you. Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Resources: An Asian Harvest by Paul Hattaway http://adventive.ca [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Tril...
From Christian Metal Band to Family Life, and a Calling to the Nations - FT4F014
August 01, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJoin us as we hear from James Sharp and his story from the on ramp to Asia. We are all somewhere in our process. James’ story will encourage you. Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact Info: Website: http://jamesedwardsharp.com Facebook: @James.Edward.Sharp Twitter: @TheJamesSharp http://willingtogo.com Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Am...
Angie, Sara and Amanda, from Leadership Intensive in Nicaragua - FT4F013
July 01, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAre you ready for a younger perspective on leadership? How about what the ladies think? You are in the right place. Rare treat here, we were joined by these young ladies for their input on the spectrum of leadership. Be ready to take notes - if you’re not driving - and expand your mind. And pray for every generation to be ready to include the others as we continue forward in Christ’s Kingdom! Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Mentioned in this episode: ...
Initiative - FT4F012
June 01, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBGret Glyer, CEO of DonorSee, joins us to discuss how he got started in the non-profit arena, some of the things they have done, and the big development going on right now! We preempted our normal schedule to get this very recent interview in the schedule in time for you to act on the current opportunity! Check out this totally new development in giving, and the feedback loop that it has created... Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Resources Referenced: ...
On Location from Nicaragua, Leck Heflin - FT4F011
May 01, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBLeck Heflin, founder of Pontis Nicaragua, pontisnicaragua.com, a friend of some years, sits down to tell us what Pontis is up to. They have an unconventional mission, in developing sustainable agriculture. Check out this podcast to hear about Leck’s history, complete with a strong Texas accent! You will be encouraged, and learn something about getting something done in the Kingdom! Visit http://fromtheforefront.com for more great content like this! Contact Info: Website: https://pontisn...
Sharon Benitez Returns From Uganda - FT4F010
April 01, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBCross cultural and intercultural work is difficult, but not impossible. Sharon, a young woman from Latin America, is learning that. Check out the things that were revealed to her as she collaborated with fellow believers in Uganda on her recent trip there. You’ll applaud her bravery. Connect with Sharon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonBenitezMtz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharon_benitez/ Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all th...
Tony Finds His Way To Italy - FT4F009
March 01, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis wasn’t Tony’s first big step in the Lord, not even his 10th, but, he took it, and it was a big one. Find out how a pastor / bible school teacher gets called to missions in Italy, and after a rocky start, how he continued. Contact: http://www.adventive.ca Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
A Viking Returns to Northern Europe - FT4F008
February 01, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBTerry Hoggard has spent more than 32 years in ministry, most of it in Europe. From his calling in 1986, hear how he got started and what he’s up to these days. Thankful for his faithfulness and persistent where some say “missions go to die.” You’ll be encouraged. Contact Links: http://feic.org http://gicn.org Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront...
Missions Story from Texas folk in Durban, South Africa - FT4F007
January 01, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBRodney and Trina Kirkpatrick, friends of ours who are in missions in South Africa for a decade now, tell us about how they got going with the Lord and in “mission dreams”, going from short-termers to long-term on the ground in Zulu land. You’ll be encouraged. Website: http://ircministries.org Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRCMinistries/ Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from t...
Worldview Reset with Scott Stripling - FT4F006
December 01, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJoin us for a time with Scott that is sure to help you expand your worldview. An archaeologist (with a current dig in Israel!), minister of the gospel, and world traveler, Scott helps us consider things in new ways. Presuppositionalism - yep… find out what that is! Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
Tony Hedrick, The Unlikely Convert Becomes Evangelist - FT4F005
November 02, 2017 07:56 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat can take a man from the cultural revolution of Haight Asbury in the 60's to the European mission field? http://www.adventive.ca 4euroinformation on Facebook https://4euroinformation.wordpress.com Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
Chris and Jessica Come Back From a Close Call! - FT4F004
October 01, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Langenscheidt's are a family with deep roots in Central Mexico. Their story spans generations and is punctuated with close calls they have faced in their life in Christ. Here about one such call with Chris that threatened his life. You'll be encouraged. laquemada.com.mx Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
Ernie Peacock's Scan on Leadership - FT4F003
September 01, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOur second sit in with Ernie Peacock yielded some great stuff on leadership from a guy who has been on the foreign field for more than 30 years. Check out his unique perspective on cross cultural leadership and what he has learned (so far :) Contact Ernie http://peacockministries.org [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefron...
A New Planting in Guadalajara - FT4F002
August 01, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBScott is joined by Ernie Peacock of Peacock Ministries (peacockministries.org) to discuss a new church plant, Ernie's missions over the past 30 years, Mexico's unreached, and Ernie's efforts to assemble a team for the upcoming 2018 launch. Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy
5 Years and a Five Thousand Miles Later
July 01, 2017 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSamara, a long time friend.... five years after finishing the World Race. She is on the ground long term in Thailand, and we caught up with her for a sit down to see how it's going, how her perspective is different, and the same! Click now to listen! Mentioned in this episode: Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon. Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy