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EM122: How to Share the Gospel Through Storytelling, with Bryan Thompson Jan 27, 2016

Show notes

Bryan Thompson had some amazing experiences when he first came to Christ. He's a missionary who trains people to reach those who can't or don't want to read. Listen as he shares his heart, story, and some tips.

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What we talked about

[00:34] – Introduction
[04:15] – Meaningful verse
[05:26] – How is your family involved in ministry?
[06:28] – God’s work in seasons of difficulty
[09:18] – Secretly spreading Scripture
[12:11] – Good personal habits
[14:48] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[17:30] – What is orality?
[22:24] – Many forms of sharing the Gospel
[25:30] – How did God lead you to this?
[28:12] – Using the story of Mary and Martha
[34:47] – What fuels your passion?
[38:15] – How to get started in storytelling
[41:30] – Parting advice and contact info

Resources

Story4all
Simply the Story
The God Story – The order form is near the bottom of the page.
bt@simplythestory.org

Feedback

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EM121: Small Beginnings are Valuable in the Eyes of God, with Scott Casteel Jan 20, 2016

Show notes

Scott Casteel took a small church and ultimately led it to be even smaller. He's implementing some of the "Four Fields" strategies to reach his community. And he's excited about where God is leading His church.

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What we talked about

[00:34] – Introduction
[02:15] – What role does your wife play in ministry?
[03:01] – Spiritual growth in isolation
[05:30] – Transforming how church works
[06:18] – Meaningful verse
[07:29] – How to be joyful in all things
[08:44] – Lessons from difficulty
[12:23] – Seeing God’s heart for discipleship
[14:39] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[18:02] – What does discipleship look like?
[21:51] – Answering the skeptic
[23:38] – How is this different from small group?
[25:00] – Learning to apply Scripture
[26:20] – What fuels your passion?
[27:47] – What would you do differently?
[32:04] – Taking the first step
[33:58] – Marketplace ministry
[35:16] – Surrounded by the nations
[38:24] – Internet and book resources
[40:09] – Parting advice and contact info

Resources

Cooper’s on a Mission
Calvary Fellowship TC
T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution
One Word That Will Change Your Life

Feedback

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EM120: Falling in Love with Jesus Completely, with Nathan Walters Jan 13, 2016

Show notes

Nathan Walters leads the Bold Adventure for Mission Discovery. Their focus is on making disciples throughout the world

Listen as he transparently shares a story from his childhood that left him broken and lost, but that God redeemed. In spite of the difficulties in his life, Nathan joyfully trusts God and cannot wait to see what God has for him and his ministry.

Throughout the interview, you can easily see just how much he loves Jesus and how He has impacted Nathan’s life.

What we talked about

[00:30] – Introduction
[03:39] – The cycle of discipleship
[04:49] – Finding hope in God’s redemption
[09:58] – How God works through struggle
[13:31] – Asking the right question
[15:02] – Helpful habits
[16:59] – Engaging Missions Leadership moment
[20:16] – What makes Bold Adventure different?
[26:15] – How did God confirm your calling?
[27:17] – Down in the trenches
[28:55] – What keeps you going?
[30:50] – How do you get people involved?
[32:34] – Discovering meaning in all things
[38:52] – Marketplace ministry
[42:48] – For those interested in ministry
[43:14] – Surrounded by the nations
[47:15] – Internet and book resources
[50:17] – Contact info and parting advice

Resources

Love Does
When Helping Hurts
I Choose by Nathan Walters
Nathan Walters

Feedback

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EM119: Having the Most Authority in the Most Love, with Jim Baker of Doing Ministry Well Jan 06, 2016

Show notes

Jim Baker was with YWAM in Hawaii. He now hosts a podcast called Doing Ministry Well and is part of a group called Red Schools. Listen to hear his story and how God is strong in Jim's weakness.

What we talked about

[00:32] – Introduction
[01:52] – Sharing about the Red Schools
[02:58] – Coming to Jesus
[05:35] – Season of difficulty
[07:43] – Meaningful verse
[09:12] – Learning to abide in Love Himself
[09:42] – Habits for abiding in Christ
[10:15] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[13:33] – What is your podcast about?
[14:50] – What have you learned from interviews?
[17:04] – Applying true leadership in life
[18:32] – Stepping into current ministry
[21:48] – What does your school include?
[22:31] – What fuels your passion?
[23:40] – Is there anything that you would change?
[26:34] – Marketplace ministry
[27:35] – Surrounded by the nations
[28:57] – Internet and book resources

Resources

My Utmost for His Highest: Website or Amazon
The Total Money Makeover
Love and Respect
The War of Art
Contact info: Doing Ministry Well or Jim & Jess Baker

Feedback

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EM118: How to Understand Vision, Gain Clarity, and Live for God, with Bryan Entzminger Dec 30, 2015

Show notes

In this special edition of the Engaging Missions Show, Bryan Entzminger shares the story of a Scrapbook, Instagram, and a Postcard. Listen to discover how perception can impact the way we live for God.

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EM117: Success, Failure, and Why I Believe in God, with Bryan Entzminger Dec 23, 2015

Show notes

In this special edition of the Engaging Missions Show, Bryan Entzminger shares his story. Listen to discover how God has moved, focusing on the 3 main seasons of his life and how those have deepened why he believes.

Feedback

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EM116: Finding Hope in the One Who Silences Cries of the World, with Bill Dec 16, 2015

Show notes

Bill (pen name) has been called the Indiana Jones of Southeast Asia. He spent over a decade in Borneo and now plants churches. Listen to discover what breaks his heart and fuels his passion.

What We Talked About

[00:34] – Introduction
[02:18] – Meaningful verse
[03:03] – A season of difficulty
[06:19] – Times of transition
[07:46] – The best and worst places you’ve stayed
[10:04] – How to know the moves of God
[12:12] – Spiritual warfare
[16:16] – How many languages do you speak?
[16:53] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[19:51] – Finding the common thread
[21:30] – What did Jesus do?
[23:30] – How do you help people to spread the Gospel?
[24:08] – Where have you seen most impact
[27:06] – Principles for making disciples
[29:01] – Explaining a personal God
[31:53] – The biggest obstacles in ministry
[33:30] – Reconciling God and family
[34:44] – What fuels your passion or breaks your heart?
[43:23] – To young people called to ministry
[46:08] – How to raise funds for ministry
[47:43] – Surrounded by the nations
[51:08] – Internet and book resources
[52:08] – Parting advice

Resources

The Bible
Announcing the Kingdom
What is the Mission of the Church

Feedback

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EM115: How Love Conquers Fear in a Majority Muslim Nation, with Miriam Paul Dec 09, 2015

Show notes

Miriaam Paul (pen name) is a single lady living in a majority Muslim Nation. While many might see that as a closed door, God is moving powerfully. Listen to discover how she approaches life and ministry.

What we talked about

[00:34]– Introduction
[01:54]– How God called Miriam to a majority-Muslim nation
[07:27]– How can we learn more about the reality of the world?
[08:25]– Is it difficult to reconcile a loving God with a broken world?
[09:36]– Do you ever battle fear living in a “creative access” area of the world?
[11:53]– Foundational Scripture from Romans
[13:27]– A significant challenge in Miriam’s life
[16:13]– Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[19:30]– How is God moving in the area where you live?
[23:02]– Are you able to be open with your faith where you live?
[26:17]– Do you live according to the Kosher diet to avoid offending Muslims?
[27:45]– How do you bridge the gap between Allah and Yahweh (Jehovah)?
[30:38]– What excites you the most about what you’re doing?
[32:17]– Is the Koran only valid in the original language?
[34:17]– What fuels your passion in ministry?
[36:23]– Do you normally work with individuals, families, or groups?
[42:36]– What would you share with someone called into the marketplace who is wondering if what they do really matters for the Kingdom?
[44:08]– What would you like to say about refugees?
[49:17]– Is the Church living the Gospel in spite of what we’re often told?
[50:18]– What would you share with somebody who is realizing they’re surrounded by people from other countries?
[52:19]– What resource would you recommend for our listeners?

Resources

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
Into the Den of Infidels
Killing Christians

Feedback

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EM114: Pioneering Movements: Encountering God in the Harvest of the World, with Steve Addison Dec 02, 2015

Show notes

Steve Addison returns to the Engaging Missions Show to talk about his new book, Pioneering Movements. Discover how God often uses established churches and missionary bands to start new movements among the unreached.

What we talked about

[00:30] – Introduction
[01:21] – Steve’s new book
[02:27] – Characteristics of Movements
[04:06] – Who is the book written for?
[05:22] – The importance of timing
[06:33] – Losing a mindset of hopelessness
[08:16] – Focus on a pioneer
[09:58] – More than methods
[11:47] – Doing rather than knowing
[13:55] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment
[17:26] – What did you learn while writing the book?
[19:55] – Guidelines for church movements
[22:11] – Things that surprised you while writing
[24:24] – Ways that God stretched you
[24:59] – Growing in our understanding of calling
[26:55] – Profile of a pioneer
[29:32] – Missionary bands and the local church
[34:20] – A step that bears fruit
[36:04] – Problems of exhortation without training
[38:22] – How to respond to lack of understanding
[40:13] – 6 characteristics of Christ’s ministry
[42:45] – How to connect with movements of God
[44:03] – Levels of leadership
[46:37] – Finding Pioneering Movements and closing thoughts

Resources

Pioneering Movements
Movements
No Place Left

Feedback

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EM113: Discipline as a Gift of the Father’s Powerful Love, with Bryan Entzminger Nov 25, 2015

Show notes

In this special Thanksgiving edition of the Engaging Missions Show, our host, Bryan Entzminger shares how God has used discipline to form him and draw him closer to B42God. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls.