Mark Brink, shares about how his ministry works to better reach the Muslim community with the Gospel of Christ. Understanding those with a different faith can take time and energy, but for all to come to know Jesus makes the work worth it. Also, Mark mentions that the harvest within the Muslim community has been great, with many coming to accept Christ. Throughout the episode, he discusses how the Lord placed a burden on him to reach the Muslim community with the Gospel. By coming into contact w...
Jan 04, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 172
As we leave 2016 and head into 2017, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and New Year's wishes with you. Listen to hear about goals, challenges, stories of amazing provision, traditions, and more. And discover more ways you can continue to live Christ's love in the year to come. You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is doing on the Earth. ...
Dec 28, 2016•22 min•Season 1Ep. 171
As we head into the Christmas season, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and Christmas wishes with you. Listen to hear about unconventional ways to show Christ's love, being separated by miles, overcoming loss and loneliness, and how YOU can encourage and support missionaries during this season. You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is do...
Dec 21, 2016•26 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Transforming an entire ministry can take a lot of work, and our guest, Mike (or “Puck” for short) experienced this first hand. As a ministry leader on a college campus, he realized the need to change the organization from a typical ministry to a “band of missionaries.” The focus shifted from having services for Christian students to sharing the Gospel with those who don’t know Christ. Through the difficult changes and adjustments, Puck has seen God work in many ways. Not only has this transition...
Dec 14, 2016•43 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Esteban Cevallos grew up in Ecuador and Columbia. At age 17, God brought him to the United States and led him on an amazing path to India and Cuba and has called him back to Central America. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe In our lives, God often has to break us in order to bring us to a better understanding of who He is. In this week’s episode, our guest, Esteban Cevallos, tells a story of how God broke him (literally and metaphorically) to keep him from wandering...
Dec 07, 2016•56 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Mike Lewandowski went from prison to missionary. Focusing on his neighborhood in Florida, he's begun sharing the Gospel, planting churches, and praying for those in need - in an unexpected place. Subscribe : http://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Do you love Christ enough to proclaim it in permanent ink? Our guest today, Mike Lewandowski, joins us to share about his ministry in a tattoo parlor. He and his family currently live in Florida, and he works as a tattoo artist, showing the love of God t...
Nov 30, 2016•43 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving Day but we all have reasons to be thankful every day. Listen as 4 missionaries share powerful and heartwarming stories about Thanksgiving in this special edition. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Honoring Thanksgiving is a great way to remember all the amazing things God has done for us. It's often a time for family, travel, friends, and a celebration of provision. But what about missionaries? What is Thanksgiving like for a miss...
Nov 23, 2016•23 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Tony Svendsen is the e3 Partners Strategy Director for Ireland. He uses powerful tools and simple strategies to equip local believers to share the Gospel and plant churches. Listen to discover what God's up to. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe From Uganda, to Ireland, to the States, Tony Svendsen has worked to spread the Gospel to every corner of the Earth. In this episode, he shares about what God has been up to in his ministry. He works with No Place Left and E3 P...
Nov 16, 2016•37 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Pastor Wayne Berry is a worship pastor with a heart for missions and reconciliation. After discipling worship leaders and over 25 trips to Africa, he's transitioning the next stage of his calling. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Bringing much wisdom, experience, and thought into this week’s episode, Wayne Berry joins us to talk about where God is leading him in ministry. Over the last 30 or more years, he has served as a worship leader and pastor in the Body of Chr...
Nov 09, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Kent Annan is the co-founder of Haiti Partners and author of Slow Kingdom Coming. Listen to discover what happens when we focus our attention well and approach missions with justice. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe In the midst of chaos and suffering, we as believers can cling to the hope that God is with us through it all. Our guest, Kent Annan, joins us to talk about this hope as well as how Christians should seek justice. This type of justice is not focused on r...
Nov 02, 2016•46 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Tobias came to the United States as a refugee. As a teenager, he was an angry gangbanger until God transformed his life. Now he's a missionary to Southeast Asia, watching God do amazing things. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe A former gangbanger turned missionary (we’ll call him Tobias) joins us today to talk about his ministry experiences in Southeast Asia as well as his personal testimony. Having grown up as a refugee in the States, he knows what it is like to be...
Oct 26, 2016•54 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Many approach missions and aid work from the foundation of charity. Gena Thomas shares how the foundation of justice is better. Listen for practical tips and powerful concepts to make your next missions trip better. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe Learning to seek justice for a community can be extremely messy, but also beautiful and balanced. Gena Thomas joins us to talk about pursuing right relationships with short-term missions and missions in general. The topic...
Oct 19, 2016•41 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Feel called to ministry? Listen as Bryan Entzminger shares his experience with Engaging Missions. You'll hear about getting started and contiuing, building relationships, continuous improvement, and social media. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:27 – Introduction 02:01 – Seeing room for improvement 08:28 – Advice to those entering ministry 13:30 – What do you hope to do before you’re 50? 15:51 – The last place on the list 17:48 – Passing on f...
Oct 12, 2016•56 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Bryan Entzminger is the host of the Engaging Missions Show. Scott McClelland turns the tables and asks Bryan to share his heart and insights. Listen to discover how connecting with missionaries has changed his life. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:25 – Introduction 01:04 – The impact of Engaging Missions 03:25 – What inspired you to create this podcast? 07:22 – Taking a leap of faith 09:09 – The transformation of a vision 11:46 – What has su...
Oct 05, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 159
If you enjoy podcasts, don't miss out on the International Podcast Day celebration. Listen to discover some ways you can celebrate and 12 missions and church planting podcasts you might enjoy. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe [00:26] – Welcome to the Show [00:48] – What is International Podcast Day? Learn more by visiting the official International Podcast Day website. [01:38] – International Podcast Day official promo [02:04] – Ways that YOU can celebrate #PodcastD...
Sep 30, 2016•13 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Jerry Smith trains and deploys teams to Cape Verde, Africa. For a while, his ministry in the US seemed disconnected from his ministry in Africa. Then God showed him a way to be effective and bring them together. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:26 – Introduction 01:21 – A story of salvation 02:26 – The transformational work of the Lord 03:38 – Ministry and family dynamics 04:43 – Involving kids in ministry 05:57 – Learning to be intentional w...
Sep 28, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Jen Hamilton and her team partnered with the local Church when they arrived in Thailand. But after discovering their visions were different, things changed. Discover how they're reaching Thailand for Christ. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:27 – Introduction 00:58 – What fuels your passion? 03:08 – Representing Christ well in the community 06:33 – How do you best connect with the community? 07:29 – Learning to fail forward 08:30 – Facing diff...
Sep 21, 2016•38 min•Season 1Ep. 157
A minister and a missionary walk into biker bar. Listen to hear Jim Buckman's heart for prayer and house churches, the iPray app, and how YOUR church could minister to YOUR community.. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:28 – Introduction 01:01 – Jim talks about his family – a treasure 02:31 – The road travelled together 04:04 – How do you do it all? 05:37 – When God works through difficulty 09:25 – Personal habits that contribute to the Kingdom...
Sep 14, 2016•48 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Do you ever wonder how to be still and let God fight for you? Listen to discover how Autumn Kerr is doing just that, while God is transforming Visiting Orphans as they equip leaders for short-term missions trips. Subscribe to the Show : https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe What we talked about 00:39 – Introduction 01:38 – Personal life and Visiting Orphans 02:48 – The transitions in ministry 04:32 – Maintaining unity across the world 07:06 – The challenges of traveling 10:00 – Approaching shor...
Sep 07, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 155
What 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 Niteo 16:04 – ...
Aug 31, 2016•42 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Wondering 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 transition between ...
Aug 24, 2016•44 min•Season 1Ep. 153
If 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 – Meaningf...
Aug 17, 2016•40 min•Season 1Ep. 152
If 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 statistics ...
Aug 10, 2016•55 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Reed 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” to God 12:19...
Aug 03, 2016•49 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Tim 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 – Resources ...
Jul 13, 2016•38 min•Season 1Ep. 147
From 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 family dyna...
Jul 06, 2016•40 min•Season 1Ep. 146
The 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 Gospel 14:...
Jun 29, 2016•47 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Justin'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 his parents...
Jun 22, 2016•53 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Toni 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 resources are tig...
Jun 15, 2016•54 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Renee 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 – Meaningful ve...
Jun 08, 2016•49 min•Season 1Ep. 142
