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Refugee, Gangbanger, Missionary: How to See With Eyes of Faith, with Tobias – EM162 Oct 26, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 seen as the outsider. Thankfully, God placed a Christian couple in his life who shared the Good News of what Christ had done. From God’s work in his life, he left the life of drugs and violence to follow Jesus.

Tobias now works in a southeastern area of Asia, bringing the story of Jesus to different people groups. In the episode, he discusses the importance of understanding the cultural context and also encourages us to find cross-cultural experience in our very own neighborhoods. His passion for making disciples for the Kingdom is evident as he shares his stories and experiences.

What we talked about

00:25 – Upcoming Events for Engaging Missions
02:29 – Introduction
02:57 – Ministering cross-culturally
04:42 – The experience of being a refugee
06:46 – First to come to faith
07:33 – Meaningful verse
10:10 – Two opposing worlds
12:40 – How God moves through difficulty
16:05 – Doing Ministry Well
16:23 – What do you do in your ministry?
18:12 – Making disciples in closed countries
21:57 – Seeing with eyes of faith
25:07 – Connecting with the Buddhist people
27:36 – How to be good short-term partners
30:28 – Taking the first step in prayer walking
31:54 – Next week on Engaging Missions
34:00 – Fueled by a vision
36:02 – Marketplace matters
37:48 – Surrounded by the nations
40:35 – Internet and book resources
42:08 – Parting advice
43:28 – Engaging Missions from the field (Brian Hogan)

Resources & Contact Info

Episode Credits

Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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How to Hunger and Thirst for Justice in a Community, with Gena Thomas, Author of A Smoldering Wick – EM161 Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 topics throughout the episode come primarily from her new book, A Smoldering Wick, which focuses on charity versus justice within the missions world.

Her ideas and thoughts bring to light the issues that come from simply giving handouts to the poor. We tend to see ourselves as having more than them, which makes the relationship imbalanced. A just and righteous form of missions, however, brings about “right relationships.” Gena clearly presents how we as believers can seek such justice and why it is so crucial to the Gospel of Christ.

What we talked about

00:26 – Introduction
01:15 – Connecting climbers and coffee drinkers
02:57 – Building connections in the community
04:19 – Returning to the States
05:04 – The work of God in difficult seasons
06:36 – Raising support from the field
07:14 – Meaningful verse
07:57 – Doing things differently
09:21 – Beneficial habits
12:25 – Doing Ministry Well
12:48 – Who is this book for?
14:15 – Theology, Theory, and Practice
15:04 – What prompted you to write the book?
16:39 – Justice versus charity
20:14 – Fighting the desire to dehumanize
22:01 – Becoming a conduit for the Kingdom
22:42 – Screening for attitude and aptitude
25:59 – The skill of building relationships
27:08 – Telling the whole story
30:17 – How and when to be vulnerable
31:33 – Next week’s episode
33:28 – Welcome to the club
34:58 – Marketplace matters
36:15 – Surrounded by the nations
37:49 – Internet and book resources
38:17 – Where to find your book
38:44 – Contact info and parting advice (genathomas.com)

Resources & Contact Info

Walking with the Poor by Bryant Myers (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
A Smoldering Wick by Gena L Thomas (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Website: genathomas.com
Twitter: @genaLthomas
Facebook: @genaLthomas
Email: connect@genathomas.com

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How to Seek God’s Kingdom: Unexpected Steps and Powerful Results, with Bryan Entzminger – EM160 Oct 12, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 family traditions
20:41 – If you could interview anyone, who would it be?
25:13 – Drawing Christ out of people
26:43 – Using technology in ministry
31:41 – Finding new resources
35:26 – Plans to serve servants
41:21 – How can those interested contact you? (email feedback@engagingmissions.com)
43:12 – What about having a co-host?
50:11 – What were you hoping to talk about?

Resources & Contact Info

A Smoldering Wick by Gena Thomas (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Email: feedback@engagingmissions.com

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: (name withheld)
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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How to See God in the Land of the Living, with Bryan Entzminger – EM159 Oct 05, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 surprised you throughout the show?
13:54 – Forming connections throughout the world
16:09 – Contributing to the Kingdom
19:18 – Avoiding theme parks and one night stands
23:24 – Doing Ministry Well
23:42 – What inspires you personally?
27:37 – Connection to music
28:40 – What discourages you?
32:30 – Hopes for the future
36:05 – Running the race with endurance (literally)
38:05 – The value of those in the marketplace
44:56 – Closing statements

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

Feedback

If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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Missions Podcast Sampler: 12 to Enjoy for Podcast Day Sep 30, 2016

Show notes

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.

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[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 #PodcastDay

Use the hashtag #PodcastDay on social media (create CTT link)
Change your social media image to the Podcast Day logo (need link)
Explain to someone what a podcast is and get them hooked on it (It's kind of like on-demand radio Netflix for self-created content)
Share your favorite podcast with someone
Send some feedback (or a thank you) to one of your favorite podcasters
Leave a rating or review in iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Stitcher, etc.
Consider checking out and subscribing to a NEW show and share it on social media using the hashtag #PodcastDay

[05:23] – Lift Up

[05:41] – Bible Telling

[06:09] – Story 4 All

[06:43] – Doing Ministry Well

[06:59] – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment

[07:20] – Movements Podcast

[08:03] – The Bad Missionary Podcast

[08:39] – Fire on Your Head

[08:58] – Voice of the Martyrs Radio

[09:33] – Now is the Time

[09:57] – The Global Missions Podcast

[10:23] – Summary

Feedback

If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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Learning to Let God Do His Part in the World, with Jerry Smith – EM158 Sep 28, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 with children
07:04 – A season of difficulty and God’s redemption
10:30 – Meaningful verse
11:57 – Upcoming events for the show
14:16 – Tying it all together with the Word
17:17 – What is the Four Fields Method?
20:27 – What most excites you about your ministry?
21:27 – Balancing efficiency and faithfulness
22:14 – Opportunities in the future
23:42 – Increasing prayer in ministry
25:30 – Next week on Engaging Missions
27:23 – Marketplace matters
28:39 – Surrounded by the nations
30:49 – Internet and book resources
31:36 – Parting advice and contact info (cisnjerry@movethegospel.com)

Resources & Contact Info

Church Planting by the Book by E. Elbert Smith (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
cisnjerry@movethegospel.com
www.movethegospel.com

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

Feedback

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How to Share God’s Love in Thailand: 5 Simple Strategies, with Jen Hamilton – EM157 Sep 21, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 difficulties in ministry
11:20 – Meaningful verse
11:56 – Personal habits for the Kingdom
International Podcast Day (tweet about #PodcastDay)
15:51 – What most excites you about what you’re doing?
19:29 – Using Kingdom principles in the workplace
20:45 – Connecting on the heart level
21:32 – Strategies for developing leaders
22:15 – What is the Luke 10:2b prayer?
23:53 – Focusing on the harvest
24:44 – Would you do anything differently?
26:16 – Next week on Engaging Missions
27:31 – Normal, everyday people walking with Jesus
29:16 – Marketplace matters
31:35 – Surrounded by the nations
33:07 – Internet and book resources
– Parting advice and contact info (Jen Hamilton on Facebook)

Resources & Contact Info

The Luke 10 Website (lk10.com)
Jen Hamilton on Facebook (connect and request to be part of their special ministry group)

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland of FX Missions
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

Feedback

If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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iPrayU – How to Be a House of Prayer for Your Community, with Jim Buckman – EM156 Sep 14, 2016

Show notes

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..

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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
10:36 – Meaningful verse
14:07 – How to get involved with Engaging Missions!
15:29 – What led you to create your app?
35:45 – How did God lead you to plant house churches?
42:33 – Parting advice and contact info (jbuckman007@cs.com)

Resources & Contact Info

Website: iPrayU.org
The iPray app: iOS | Android
Book: iPray by Jim Buckman
Email: jbuckman007@cs.com

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If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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How to Be Still and Let God Fight for You, with Autumn Kerr – EM155 Sep 07, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 short term missions
13:24 – Meaningful verse
16:21 – Doing Ministry Well
16:31 – How leadership training works
18:04 – How to be involved
20:19 – The ways God works and moves
25:37 – Impact that goes beyond simple statistics
28:25 – Next week on Engaging Missions
30:54 – How to be a good guest for missionaries
34:52 – Talking to someone on the fence
35:58 – Internet and book resources
37:11 – Parting advice

Resources & Contact Info

autumn.kerr@visitingorphans.org
When Helping Hurts by Corbett and Fikkert (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Before You Go by Jack Hempfling (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)

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How to See God’s Glory and Gain a New Perspective, with Tony Hedrick and Carol Garborg of Niteo Tours – EM154 Aug 31, 2016

Show notes

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.

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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 – Who is this trip for?
24:50 – Becoming knit at the heart
27:14 – How much do the trips cost?
30:55 – Using vacations for the Kingdom
33:34 – Contact info
34:06 – Can families with small children participate?
34:42 – Desiring to see God’s accomplishments
36:18 – Parting advice

Resources & Contact Info

Niteo Tours
Too Valuable to Lose by Taylor William (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
carol@niteotours.com
800-455-8170

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[00:26] – Welcome to the Show

[00:48] – What is International Podcast Day?

[01:38] – International Podcast Day official promo

[02:04] – Ways that YOU can celebrate #PodcastDay

[05:23] – Lift Up

[05:41] – Bible Telling

[06:09] – Story 4 All

[06:43] – Doing Ministry Well

[06:59] – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment

[07:20] – Movements Podcast

[08:03] – The Bad Missionary Podcast

[08:39] – Fire on Your Head

[08:58] – Voice of the Martyrs Radio

[09:33] – Now is the Time

[09:57] – The Global Missions Podcast

[10:23] – Summary

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