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The Power of God’s Word and an Audio Bible Voiced by Women, with Ann White – EM268 Sep 18, 2019

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When Jesus rose and returned to the Father, He left us the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. For some people, hearing the Bible read in a woman’s voice is the best way for them to come and know Jesus. On this episode, Ann White joins to talk about her story and how she became interested in making a female audio Bible.

Through processing her own trauma and working with incarcerated women, Ann found the need for people to hear the Bible in a woman’s voice. She shares about the importance of Scripture for everyday life. By making the Bible accessible for people, more are able to hear about the amazing love of God and what He’s done for them.

Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love

What We Talked About

If we’re going to get lost in something, let’s get lost in God’s Word. - @AnnWhiteCFL

00:24 - Episode Introduction
01:02 - Sponsor a Child: Love Never Fails International
02:08 - Getting to know Ann White
02:41 - How did the Scriptures impact you?
05:13 - A complete story of redemption
06:49 - Understanding verses in context
09:02 - Family pain and finding freedom
11:24 - Transforming thoughts and finding healing
15:56 - You are not alone
18:55 - Ministering to women with audio Bibles
24:14 - The impact of this ministry
26:50 - The Spirit and the Scriptures
29:03 - What keeps you going in ministry?
32:40 - First steps to be involved
33:26 - Text "Bible" to 62953
35:22 - How can we best pray for you?
36:53 - Encouragement for prayer
37:56 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

Website: http://courageforlife.org
Facebook: @AnnWhiteCFL
Twitter: @AnnWhiteCFL
The Power of Four: https://www.backtothebible.org/research
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Destiny Rescue: Finding Freedom in the Love of Jesus, with Cory Nickols – EM267 Sep 04, 2019

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It can be hard to believe that slavery is still real. Listen as Cory Nickols shares not only the reality of slavery right now, but also how God, through Destiny Rescue, is setting people free from slavery.

Child Sponsorship: http://engagingmissions.com/love

From the Red Sea to the resurrection, God is the One who sets people free. Cory Nickols joins in God’s freedom work by rescuing children from trafficking around the world. He works for Destiny Rescue, an organization in Thailand and Cambodia. The group rescues about 5 kids a day from sex slavery and helps the children find healing in Jesus.

Cory has been working with Destiny Rescue for seven years. He writes, speaks, and shares testimonies about what God is doing through the organization. He believes that God has rescued us so that we can rescue others.

What We Talked About

God has rescued us so that we can be rescuers of others. - @corynickols

00:24 - Episode Introduction
01:28 - Sponsor a Child with Love Never Fails International
02:28 - Introducing Cory Nickols
03:12 - Working to rescue others
05:04 - What led you to this passion?
18:58 - Seeing the eyes of freedom
20:28 - God’s heart for children
23:00 - Building trust with rescued kids
24:54 - The size of the task
26:28 - Revealing God’s glory to people
28:45 - Stories of transformation
34:00 - Wanting to rescue them all
35:36 - Ways to be involved
39:16 - How can we best pray for you?
41:34 - Episode Summary

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CoryWebsite: http://corynickols.com
Email: info@corynickols.com
Facebook
Twitter: @corynickols
LinkedIn
Destiny RescueWebsite: http://destinyrescue.org
Facebook: @destinyrescue
Twitter: @destinyrescue
Instagram: @destiny_rescue

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How to Share the Good News in Someone’s Heart Language, with Darrel Templeton of Megavoice – EM265 Aug 07, 2019

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You know the Bible is critical for discipleship. But what do you do for those who can't read? Darrell Templeton of Megavoice shares how they make the Bible available for illiterate cultures worldwide. -

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Darrel Templeton of Megavoice

For the past few months, Megavoice has been supporting Engaging Missions. Now we get to hear from Darrel Templeton about his work with Megavoice. Having worked with radio and mass communication, Darrel is passionate about making the Bible accessible to people through audio. By recording the Bible in different languages, Megavoice can bring the Gospel to people all over the world.

Recently, Megavoice has been working on a video Bible for the deaf community in different sign languages. They also have over 43 languages lined up to record soon. In the episode, Darrel shares about the need for hearing the Scriptures in order to understand them better.

When they actually hear the Bible in their mother tongue, or heart language, it doesn’t have to go through the brain. It goes straight to their heart, straight to their spirit, and they can understand that in a deeper way.

Darrel Templeton

00:24 - Episode Intro
01:33 - Love Never Fails International
02:52 - Introducing Darrel Templeton
03:37 - Reaching the Deaf community
07:05 - How does the solar powered Bible work?
10:58 - A small team spreading the Scriptures
16:43 - How to partner in Megavoice
18:20 - The domino effect of the Gospel
23:55 - How do Bibles get to where they’re going?
27:26 - Why an app doesn’t work as well
29:56 - Avoiding distractions and devices
31:47 - Access is the first step, then discipleship
32:21 - How can people partner with you?
37:16 - What Megavoice Bibles do you recommend?
41:05 - Did Bryan get a Megavoice Audio Bible?

Bryan Thompson

This week, we also have a special guest, Bryan Thompson, returning to update us about Simply the Story and his life. Hear about what God has been doing over the last year through Bryan and his wife as they travel the world as nomads for Jesus.

42:03 - Introducing Bryan Thompson
42:21 - What’s been happening in the last year?
45:10 - Travelling together around the world
46:13 - New opportunities for ministry
47:41 - Moments of God’s provision
49:46 - The need for storytelling
51:47 - New projects and investments
54:12 - Best place to connect
54:29 - NotQuiteHomeless.us
55:19 - Episode Summary

Resources & Contact Info

Megavoice:
Website: http://megavoice.com
Email: info@megavoice.com
Facebook: @megavoice
Instagram: @megavoiceglobal
Bryan Thompsonhttp://notquitehomeless.us

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The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel, with Dean Inserra – EM264 Jul 24, 2019

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Many people think they are Christian but have never heard the Gospel. Dean Inserra joins the show to talk about “cultural Christianity” and how to reach these people with Jesus. In his new book, The Unsaved Christian, he talks about different forms of unsaved Christianity. These people are not just “baby Christians,” but of a separate religion all together.

We have to make sure that we’re not advocating for a morality. We’re advocating for a worship, really, for a following of Christ. They’re two very different things.

Dean Inserra

Dean's Book: https://amzn.to/2O74jvW

What We Talked About

00:24 - Episode overview
01:21 - Megavoice Audio Bibles
02:29 - About the guest
02:45 - What is your book about?
03:43 - Centering the Gospel on Jesus
05:13 - How to bridge the gap of cultural Christianity
07:52 - Walking in the tension
10:28 - Becoming aware of the gap
12:11 - How can we make the Gospel clear?
14:43 - Different forms of unsaved Christians
19:22 - The problems of church membership
21:16 - Approaching traditions to reach the lost
23:50 - How can we engage in God’s work?
26:35 - Avoiding the witch hunt
27:57 - Final thoughts
29:09 - How can we best pray for you?
29:57 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

Dean’s Website: http://deaninserra.com/
Dean’s Book: https://amzn.to/2O74jvW

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Crescent Project: How to Make the Good News Accessible to Muslims, with Fouad Masri – EM263 Jul 10, 2019

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The Muslim community is more open to the Gospel now than ever before. Fouad Masri joins the show to share about his ministry towards Muslims, the Crescent Project. The goal is to inspire equip Christians to bring the Good News to Muslims throughout the world.

Fouad works to answer questions about Christianity and make the Gospel accessible to the Muslim community. More than anything, he wants to be obedient to his Master and Savior, Jesus. Fouad reminds us that God is working and moving in amazing ways in the Muslim world.

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What We Talked About

00:24 - Show introduction
01:00 - A way that you can be involved
01:39 - Megavoice Audio Bibles
02:37 - About Fouad Masri
03:07 - Life in Beirut, Lebanon
06:41 - A growing openness to the Gospel
08:46 - What has led to the change in response?
16:45 - How can we best connect with the Muslim community?
21:05 - The importance of prayer and training
26:03 - Transformation and new energy
30:01 - Where does reluctance come from?
33:14 - One thing to share with ministers
34:43 - What is Crescent Project?
37:40 - How can we best pray for you?
38:19 - Closing

Resources & Contact Info

http://crescentproject.org
info@crescentproject.org

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Love Never Fails International: A Leadership Journey, with Johnathan Kraus – EM262 Jun 26, 2019

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God is moving and working in India through Love Never Fails International. Johnathan Kraus shares about the organization and how they work to serve children in the slums. They provide education, food, health care, and the Gospel to these children. They also want to impact the lives of the sponsors.

A few years ago, Johnathan left India to come back to the United States. During his time here, he has been working on growing the core of the ministry. This includes reaching out to corporate sponsors and speaking with churches and organizations about the ministry. Johnathan’s goal is to win India for Christ.

What We Talked About

00:24 - Episode overview
01:01 - Megavoice Audio Bibles
01:59 - Introducing Johnathan Kraus
02:37 - Love Never Fails International
03:49 - How many centers do you have now?
03:58 - Encouragement to grow as a leader
05:00 - A season of humbling
06:01 - Transferring the vision to others
07:35 - What transformation have you seen?
10:13 - How to sponsor a child
13:59 - What led you to set up your ministry this way?
16:56 - Coming back to the United States
19:39 - The first conversation about moving
20:37 - What was the hardest part of leaving?
21:18 - How did God fill that void?
22:44 - A day in the life of missions
24:54 - Bridging the gap with corporate sponsors
26:58 - Opening additional doors in ministry
29:32 - Where do you see God leading?
32:05 - A helpful mindset to have
33:38 - StoryBrand
34:19 - The Emotionally Healthy Leader
35:03 - How can we best pray for you?
37:51 - Story of Connection

Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://loveneverfailsindia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveneverfailsindia/
StoryBrand: https://amzn.to/2X312Sq
The Emotionally Healthy Leader: https://amzn.to/2J0YdY5

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God at Work: The Rise and Fall of Movements, with Steve Addison – EM261 Jun 12, 2019

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When looking at history, it seems like church movements have a cycle of rising and falling. Steve Addison joins the show to talk about his new book called The Rise and Fall of Movements and how God works in that cycle. He speaks on how believers who value the Great Commission can keep their eyes on Jesus, His word, Spirit, and mission.

As some ministries reach a place of decline, we can remember that God is always raising up new movements. He keeps working to draw us back to Him. The important thing is for us to seek God and walk in obedience to Him.

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What We Talked About

00:23 - Show updates
01:21 - Thanks to our sponsors: Megavoice
02:25 - Introduction
02:54 - Why this book and why now?
03:51 - Who is this book for?
04:42 - Ministries and movements
06:26 - An overview of the stages of movements
08:51 - What stage is the most concerning?
11:12 - Renewal is always uncomfortable
13:54 - How can we best prepare for submission?
16:42 - Encouraging reflections on movements
19:50 - Examples of word, Spirit, and mission
22:49 - Looking at the Church around the world
25:23 - How has the process changed you?
27:13 - Thoughts for those in ministry
28:22 - Where can people get the book?
28:50 - How can we best pray for you?
30:01 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

The Rise and Fall of Movements: A Roadmap for Leaders (affiliate)
Movements.net

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Every Part Is Important: How to Live a Missional Lifestyle, with David P Jacob – EM260 May 29, 2019

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Even if you are not called to be a missionary, you are called to live a missional lifestyle. David P. Jacob is a missionary and teacher who encourages others to live missionally. Right now, he is the director of Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention. The organization works to help those who are called to be missionaries around the world.

David shares about his new book, It’s Your Call, which focuses on the importance of seeking God above calling. He talks about how to develop a missional lifestyle and how every part of the Body of Christ is important. Whether it’s finances, prayer, or encouragement, each believer has a part to play in the Great Commission.

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What We Talked About

00:23 - Thank you, listeners and sponsors!
02:18 - Episode summary
03:11 - Why did you write your book?
04:19 - Learning to seek something else
07:50 - Everyone’s adventure in missions
12:17 - Remembering that what you do matters
14:48 - Forming a missional life
18:11 - What are you doing as the missionary in residence?
20:40 - Stories of transformation through missions
22:19 - How do you prepare students for trips?
23:24 - The importance of yearly trips
25:22 - What do you hope to see God accomplish?
27:20 - Finding how to get started
28:29 - Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention
30:54 - Common questions about missions
32:42 - Praying for unreached people groups
34:04 - How can we best pray for you?
35:44 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

It's Your Call: To a Missional or a Missionary Call (affiliate)
Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention
Joshua Project
David's Email: Djacob@trinitybiblecollege.edu
Facebook: @missionarymobilization

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Giveaways Missionary Conferences Continuing Education - EM259 May 22, 2019

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In this shorter episode of the Engaging Missions Show, we talk about free stuff, continuing education, conferences, partnership opportunities, and more. Check it out and share it with your friends.

Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/259

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Free Continuing Education for Missionaries

https://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/
missionarymobilization@trinitybiblecollege.edu

Sponsor a Child in India

https://loveneverfailsindia.com/child-sponsorship/

Christian Podcasters' Summit

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My new podcast - 1,000 Podcasters

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Just One: How to Love Long-Term Across the World, with Ann Hinrichs – EM258 May 15, 2019

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Learning to love others long-term is a big part of missions and ministry. Sometimes that love can be easier said than done. In this week’s episode, Ann Hinrichs joins us again to talk about her new book, Just One, which is about her long friendship with a man in Belize. Through their friendship, Ann learned more about intercultural ministry and her friend came to know Jesus.

Ann also shares the importance of depending on God. Focusing on obedience is better than looking for results. Throughout the episode, she reminds us of God’s guidance and steadfast love. We look more like Him when we are willing to love another person for as long as the Lord leads.

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Ann's Book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2Vjve5M

What We Talked About

00:23 - Episode summary
02:21 - Why did you write your book?
05:11 - Spending time in uncomfortable places
06:00 - From the inside-out struggle
08:03 - Creating a context for the story
11:19 - How has God worked perseverance in you?
12:42 - Choosing what to include in the book
16:10 - Letting go of cultural bents
17:39 - The impact of the first trip
21:33 - One piece in a great puzzle
23:11 - Remaining dependent on the Lord
26:03 - When the Lord redirects ideas
27:28 - How would you encourage others to move forward?
30:10 - Additional resources for short-term teams
31:22 - How can we best pray for you?
32:32 - Closing thoughts

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