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. Upcoming Topics : http://engagingmissions.com/2019Q1 Rohadi's Book : https://amzn.to/2RMYGTW Questions about Missions Mobilization : https://m.me/engagingmissions 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 ...
Jan 16, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 248
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. Send a Message : https://engagingmissions.com/contact/ Send a Voicemail : https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail 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 min...
Jan 02, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 247
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...
Dec 19, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 246
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 te...
Dec 05, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 245
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 ha...
Nov 21, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 244
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...
Nov 07, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 243
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 r...
Oct 31, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 242
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 disc...
Oct 17, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 241
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 ...
Oct 03, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 240
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 h...
Sep 19, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 239
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 cultur...
Sep 05, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 238
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 Christi...
Aug 29, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 237
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,...
Aug 15, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 236
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...
Aug 01, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 235
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 pa...
Jul 04, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 233
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 ...
Jun 20, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 232
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,...
Jun 06, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 231
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 t...
May 16, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 230
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 D...
May 02, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 229
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 fo...
Apr 18, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 228
In ministry, it can be easy to look for quick results and noticeable numbers instead of what is helping the community. Jean Johnson joins in to talk about the value of learning from other cultures and serving them well. After nearly 30 years of ministry involvement, she has a lot to share and discuss. She has spent many years working in Cambodia as a church planter, and now she helps people learn from her experiences. More than anything, she wants people to know Jesus more in their own culture a...
Apr 04, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Hearing about the many miracles of God can be really encouraging. These kinds of stories can give us hope and can remind us of God’s goodness. In this week’s episode, Kirk Devenney joins us to share his own stories of God’s miraculous works. For more than thirty years, Kirk has been involved in ministry, everywhere from Zimbabwe, to Zambia, to Guatemala. In all those places, God has been at work to bring healing and hope to many people. Join in and hear about how the Lord has been moving all ove...
Mar 07, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Sometimes, plans don’t go exactly the way you think they will. In those times of transition, you have to learn how to trust God through it. That’s exactly what our guest, Beth Anne Watkins, talks about on the podcast. Over the last few years, she has served in Egypt, Sudan, and other countries. During her time overseas, Beth faced a lot of difficulty, and she has learned more about God’s faithfulness through it. You can hear the joy and love of Christ in her voice, and her greatest desire is to ...
Feb 21, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 224
In ministry, the main point should always be to share the love of Jesus, and that’s exactly what Matthew Meyer works to do. Over the last few months, he and his wife have worked in Poland through IMB (a Christian missions organization). Having grown up in Alaska, he seems to be handling the cold weather well! During their time in Poland, Matthew and his wife have been working with a local team on building and growing a church plant. Their goal is to expand the church plant into a second near the...
Feb 07, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 223
In this special episode, Bryan’s dad, Gordon Entzminger, joins in to talk about his involvement with US MAPS. This organization, run through Assemblies of God, partners with churches across the US to complete construction and evangelism projects. Gordon and his wife participate in this ministry while also working part time. One noticeable part about Gordon is his strong relationship with the Lord. He talks about God’s faithfulness in his life, habits for spiritual growth, and how to walk in obed...
Jan 17, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Wondering what's going on with the Engaging Missions Show? Well, after some rest and hearing from you, we're returning strong but with some changes. Listen to learn more about what you can look forward to in 2018. 00:25 - Welcome! Here's what we're talking about 02:07 - What's been happening while the Engaging Missions Show has been on hiatus? 03:59 - Here's what I've learned about you! 06:44 - Here's what you shared is great about the Engaging Missions Show and what could be better. 09:10 - Her...
Jan 03, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 221
When you see life as an act of worship, then that worship can spread into everyday things like losing weight. In this episode, Jeremy Rochford joins in to talk about his ministry as a weight loss trainer. He was a worship leader for some time, but now he sees his training as a form of worship and ministry. Jeremy shares about his own weight loss story and how God impacted him through it. He is passionate about weight loss and using it as a form of ministry. Because of his story, he is able to te...
Nov 29, 2017•52 min•Season 1Ep. 220
God has some amazing ways of bringing things full circle. On this week’s podcast, Bob Druecker comes to talk about his work with the Karen people in the Nashville area. His story is filled with many twists and turns as God led him into this ministry. Because of the refugees from Karen, Bob was able to find his way back into ministry and help this community. During the show, Bob shares various stories about his life. Also, he talks about a movie that was made based on his work with the Karen peop...
Nov 22, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Whether you’re out and about or attending a missions event, it’s easy to miss opportunities. But the great new is that it’s not hard to take advantage of them if you do a few simple things. Here’s what helped me make the most of a recent podcasting event. Even though I was the only faith-based podcaster there, I was able to make some great connections, find potential guests and listeners, and was encouraged because of what happened. And not only did it encourage me and lead to new connections, I...
Nov 15, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 218
There's more than one way to approach a church service. Discover what happens when we make space for open sharing. How God leads and also protects His people - and what's coming next for Steve Simms and his church. Steve's Book: http://amzn.to/2zaAvmZ The thought of allowing church members to share during a service is a new idea for most people. In Western church services, it’s usually worship, a sermon, and an altar call, with no time for people to speak. Today, Steve Simms comes to share about...
Nov 08, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 217
