Mission Chats

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   1. Mission Chats Episode 36 - Claudia Costa (Part 2 of 2)

   Claudia Costa concludes this chat with a couple of stories of God at work from her time in Bosnia and shares some advice for those considering missions service and for those who are moving into leadership roles. Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also. You

   Nov 17,2023 14:35
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   2. Mission Chats Episode 35 - Claudia Costa (Part 1 of 2)

   This episode welcomes Claudia Costa to the mic to share about her experiences in mission leadership in Bosnia, Europe and now the Latin America region. Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also. You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time

   Nov 10,2023 17:40
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   3. Mission Chats Episode 34 - Kappa (Part 2 of 2)

   This episode concludes my conversation with Kappa and she shares another story of God at work in her life and ministry as well as perspective on what missions is from her experience. She also invites more young people to step out in faith and get involved.  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also. See www.missio

   Nov 03,2023 11:16
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   4. Mission Chats Episode 33 - Kappa (Part 1 of 2)

   This episode is part one of a conversation with Kappa, a young lady making a difference in the region where she works. She shares about her own journey of faith and how she was led to serve where she does now.  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also. See www.missionchats.com for more. Keywords: Kappa, MENA, Mid

   Oct 27,2023 12:46
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   5. Mission Chats Episode 32 - Oliver Dossman (Part 2 of 2)

   This second episode with Edenridge founder, Oliver Dossman, shares a bit more about the Retreat Center and some perspective on serving in missions and how to get involved. Find out more about Edenridge at:https://www.edenridge.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also. See www.missionchats.com for more. Keywo

   Oct 21,2023 11:12
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   6. Mission Chats Episode 31 - Oliver Dossman (Part 1 of 2)

   This episode shares the story of Edenridge, a missionary retreat center in Tennessee, and its founder Oliver Dossman. Listen to his story of how God birthed the idea of this special place through friends in college and how God used his gifts and experience to provide a place that has been a blessing to many missionaries over the years. Find out more about Edenridge at:https://www.edenridge.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be inte

   Oct 13,2023 13:30
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   7. Mission Chats Episode 30 - Kenny Sacht (Part 2 of 2)

   This episode concludes my conversation with "Coach" Kenny Sacht with Wipe Every Tear. He shares some thoughts on what he sees missions being and provides some ideas on how to get involved in this type of ministry. He even shares his cell phone number so you can get in touch with him to see what opportunities there may be or just have a conversation about how to be involved in this type of ministry. Find out more about Wipe Every Tear at:https://www.wipeeverytear.org Your support for this podcast

   Oct 06,2023 13:48
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   8. Mission Chats Episode 29 - Kenny Sacht (Part 1 of 2)

   This episode introduces you to "Coach" Kenny Sacht who founded and leads Wipe Every Tear, a ministry that provides women real hope for a great future by offering a way out of the sex trade in the Philippines. Find out more about Wipe Every Tear at:https://www.wipeeverytear.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it

   Sep 29,2023 17:55
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   9. Mission Chats Episode 28 - Pedro (Part 2 of 2)

   This is part 2, a bonus story, from Pedro who shares about a difficult experience in his ministry but yet how God used it for good.  With thanks to Victor Rodriguez with the Pillar Network for his translation assistance. Find out more about the Pillar Network at https://thepillarnetwork.com Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so other

   Sep 22,2023 13:31
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    10. Mission Chats Episode 27 - Pedro (Part 1 of 2)

    I am thrilled to be able to share this episode that will introduce you to Pastor Pedro, a friend in Cuba. He shares his story of coming to faith and following God's lead into full-time ministry despite the challenges he faced along the way. He also shares some thoughts on what missions looks like in his context. With thanks to Victor Rodriguez with the Pillar Network for his translation assistance. Find out more about the Pillar Network at https://thepillarnetwork.com Your support for this podca

    Sep 15,2023 18:16
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    11. Mission Chats Episode 26 - Cindy (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode continues my conversation with Cindy and she shares some God stories from her mission experience. Cindy also shares some thoughts from her unique experience on what missions is and some advice on how to get involved.  Find out more about BurnCare International at www.burncareinternational.orgContact Cindy by email at [email protected] Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a r

    Sep 08,2023 15:00
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    12. Mission Chats Episode 25 - Cindy (Part 1 of 2)

    I heard Cindy's story several years ago and it has stuck with me ever since. In this first part of my conversation with her, you will hear how God has used a horrific experience in her life to allow her to minister to a multitude of patients who've experienced a similar situation. Find out more about BurnCare International at www.burncareinternational.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it

    Sep 01,2023 17:10
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    13. Mission Chats Episode 24 - Dirk Smith - Part 2 of 2

    This concludes episode two of my conversation with Dirk Smith from EEM. He shares some more God stories and gives some thoughts on missions and how to get involved. Find out more about EEM at www.eem.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help. See www.missionchats.com for more. Keywords: Dirk Smith, EEM, Easter European Mi

    Aug 25,2023 19:05
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    14. Mission Chats - Episode 23 - Dirk Smith - Part 1 of 2

    In this episode, you'll hear from Dirk Smith who is the VP of Fundraising and Marketing for an organization that publishes, prints, and distributes Bibles and Bible-based materials in 30+ countries and 20+ languages through a vast network of partner churches and organizations. Hear the story of his own journey and how God led him to where he is today and what he has seen God doing through it all. Find out more about EEM at www.eem.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it

    Aug 18,2023 18:15
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    15. Mission Chats Episode 22 - Doug Lucas (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode continues my chat with Doug Lucas and he shares a wonderful story from his experience in Ukraine as well as many great links for getting up to speed on missions today. Find out more about Team Expansion at www.teamexpansion.org Subscribe to Brigada today: www.brigada.org Doug also shared a number of great resources for learning and preparing for modern mission service: Momentum Yes:https://momentumyes.com/ More Disciples book and website:https://moredisciples.com/ Zume training:http

    Aug 11,2023 17:20
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    16. Mission Chats Episode 21 - Doug Lucas - Part 1 of 2

    This episode introduces you to a man who has been instrumental in informing my mission experience - Doug Lucas. Hear Doug's story of how he got involved in missions and learn more about Team Expansion and the origins of the Brigada updates which you should subscribe to if you are in the missions community. Find out more about Team Expansion at www.teamexpansion.org Subscribe to Brigada today: www.brigada.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends w

    Aug 04,2023 17:40
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    17. Mission Chats Episode 20 - Nate Crowe (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode concludes the mission chat featuring my son Nate Crowe who is interviewed by his mother in my absence while I was on a mission trip. He shares a story about how God has been at work in his life recently and some thoughts about missions and how to follow the Lord's lead in that.  Find out more about OM at www.om.orgFind out more about Columbia Interational University at https://www.ciu.edu Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may

    Jul 28,2023 07:40
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    18. Mission Chats Episode 19 - Nate Crowe (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode is a little different as my wife interviews our son Nate about his experience in missions so far. You can hear a bit of how his life has been shaped by missions and also about a recent mission trip experience of his own to Turkey.  Find out more about OM at www.om.orgFind out more about Columbia Interational University at https://www.ciu.edu Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute t

    Jul 21,2023 17:50
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    19. Mission Chats Episode 18 - Dan and Suzie Potter (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode is part one of my chat with Dan and Suzie Potter and you can hear their story of how they got involved with ministry to the next generation. They share how they are doing that now and the trends they are seeing. You can find them online at www.duzie.comCheck out their podcast at https://justlivepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Find out more about OM at www.om.orgFind out more about TeenStreet at https://teenstreet.life/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-

    Jun 16,2023 19:40
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    20. Mission Chats Episode 17 - Dan and Suzie Potter (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode is part one of my chat with Dan and Suzie Potter and you can hear their story of how they got involved with ministry to the next generation. They share how they are doing that now and the trends they are seeing. You can find them online at www.duzie.comCheck out their podcast at https://justlivepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Find out more about OM at www.om.orgFind out more about TeenStreet at https://teenstreet.life/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-

    Jun 09,2023 21:22
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    21. Mission Chats Episode 16 - Douglas Barnett (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode concludes my chat with Doug Barnett who spent 30 years in countries in Africa. He shares some perspective on seeing prayers answered by God and some thoughts on "tent making" as a way to be on mission.  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help. See www.missionchats.com for more. Keywords: Africa, West Africa, Ivo

    Jun 02,2023 17:07
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    22. Mission Chats Episode 15 - Douglas Barnett (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode introduces you to Doug Barnett who spent 30 years in countries in Africa using his studies in agriculture  to work with various companies in the region while serving the local church in a variety of ways.  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help. See www.missionchats.com for more. Keywords: Africa, West Africa,

    May 26,2023 16:55
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    23. Mission Chats Episode 14 - Jeff (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode continues the conversation with Jeff who serves in Mongolia with his wife and children. He shares some stories of how God has been at work in their ministry, some thoughts on what missions look like and how to get involved.  Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:WEC International - https://www.wecinternational.org/ Send a gift to help the work in Mongolia at:WEC Australia - https://wec.com.au/content/donate/  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it

    May 19,2023 14:10
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    24. Mission Chats Episode 13 - Jeff (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode will introduce you to a long time friend who serves in a part of the world you may not know much of. Jeff serves with WEC International with his wife and kids and in this episode he shares his journey of getting where he is today and a bit about the culture there.   Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:WEC International - https://www.wecinternational.org/  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it

    May 12,2023 15:35
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    25. Mission Chats Episode 12 - Tim Zittle (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode concludes my chat with Tim Zittle who serves in the country of Belize with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus. He shares some stories of God at work through their family's ministry as well as some perspective on missions and life in Belize.  You can support the Zittle family financially through online giving at: https://kk4jesus.networkforgood.com/projects/96623-tim-jen-zittle  Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus - https://www.kidzkonnect4jesus.org  Your suppor

    May 05,2023 13:07
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    26. Mission Chats Episode 11 - Tim Zittle (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode introduces you to Tim Zittle who serves in the country of Belize with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus. He shares his experience of God calling him and his family into full-time mission work, how they have done that with two children with special needs and what their ministry roles have been. You can support the Zittle family financially through online giving at: https://kk4jesus.networkforgood.com/projects/96623-tim-jen-zittle  Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:Kidz Konnect 4

    Apr 28,2023 15:40
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    27. Mission Chats Episode 10 - Brett and Christy Zimmerman (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode concludes my chat with Brett and Christy who serve in Alaska. They have learned how to press on through challenging experiences and have seen God at work in those.  You can find out more about the organizations mentioned at:Send International - https://send.org/Tenalian Bible Camp - https://www.tanalianbiblecamp.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on you

    Apr 21,2023 23:30
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    28. Mission Chats Episode 9 - Brett and Christy Zimmerman (Part 1 of 2)

    This episode will introduce you to Brett and Christy who live and serve in a beautiful but challenging part of the world. They have spent over 25 years in this part of the USA and experienced the ups and downs of cross cultural ministry.  You can find out more about the organizations mentioned at:Send International - https://send.org/Tenalian Bible Camp - https://www.tanalianbiblecamp.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be intereste

    Apr 14,2023 16:18
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    29. Mission Chats Episode 8 - Stefanie Nicholson (Part 2 of 2)

    In part 2 of my conversation with Stefanie Nicholson of Here2There Ministries hear some God stories and learn some more about how missionaries and churches can partner more effectively.  You can find out more about the organization, Here2There Ministries, online at https://here2there.org/ and join the community at https://h2tcommunity.org  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rat

    Apr 07,2023 20:32
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    30. Mission Chats Episode 7 - Stefanie Nicholson (Part 1 of 2)

    In this episode you will meet someone I only just met as well! Stefanie has a great personal story and founded, with her husband Bryan, a wonderful ministry of partnership to help churches and missionaries be more intentional in working together.  You can find out more about their organization, Here2There Ministries, online at https://here2there.org/ and join the community at https://h2tcommunity.org  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may

    Mar 31,2023 18:22
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    31. Mission Chats Episode 6 - Gerson Roque (Part 2 of 2)

    This second part of my chat with Gerson let's us hear what he thinks is vital for those involved in mission work, another great story of God's provision for the ministry and encouragement for those considering involvement themselves. You can find out more about Gerson and Mariela's organization, Love Link, Inc., at http://love-link.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating

    Mar 24,2023 16:23
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    32. Mission Chats Episode 5 - Gerson Roque (Part 1 of 2)

    This chat with Gerson goes back 27 years to when I first stepped into missions myself as a 19-year-old on Logos II, a ship run by Operation Mobilization. He joined our crew a little while later. In this episode, we dive into his story of how he got to that point and what he has been involved in since. Here are links to the organizations mentioned:Operation Mobilization: https://www.om.orgLove Link, Inc.: http://love-link.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like

    Mar 17,2023 19:58
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    33. Mission Chats Episode 4 - Jayne (Part 2 of 2)

    This episode continues the chat with Jayne where she shares some of the things she has had to do in order to serve full-time, some amazing stories from her experiences of God at work in the Middle East, and encouragement for those who may be considering missions for themselves.  Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help. See w

    Mar 10,2023 16:39
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    34. Mission Chats Episode 3 - Jayne (Part 1 of 1)

    This episode introduces you to Jayne who has a wide breadth of missions experience and you can hear her story of how she got involved and what she's experienced in a unique part of the world. Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help. See www.missionchats.com for more.

    Mar 02,2023 14:48
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    35. Mission Chats - Episode 2 - Ian Crowe (Part 2 of 2)

    The second episode of Mission Chats continues with Ian Crowe, who spent a career in missions in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa. In this episode he shares a couple of stories of what God did during that time and some thoughts for those considering mission. You can connect with Ian on Facebook at: //www.facebook.com/ian.g.crowe Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating

    Feb 23,2023 12:32
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    36. Mission Chats - Episode 1 - Ian Crowe (Part 1 of 2)

    The first episode of Mission Chats is with Ian Crowe, who spent a career in missions in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa. He shares his own journey into missions, his various roles, and a story or two of what God did during that time.Links to organizations mentioned:https://www.wecinternational.org/https://www.om.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also. If you have a minute to give it a rating on your pod

    Feb 17,2023 15:27
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    37. Mission Chats - Trailer - Introducing the Host

    Meet Jon Crowe, the man behind Mission Chats in this short, first episode.Video version available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/lbHQWL3dmJgSubscribe to that channel to be notified of new video episodes on YouTube or subscribe for audio only on your favorite podcast platforms.

    Feb 06,2023 03:00