TWR: Taking the Gospel Across the Airwaves and Into Digital Downloads, with Carol VanDyken – EM272

Right now, people around the world are hearing about the Good News of Jesus through the radio and digital media. Carol VanDyken tells us about TWR – international Christian media ministry, an organization that spreads the Gospel through the airwaves. This group has partner offices in 190 countries around the world, broadcasting the Gospel in more than 230 languages.Carol has been involved in missions for many years. She and her family have lived in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Cyprus. As they have travelled the world, Carol has seen God move and work in many ways. She encourages us to think about our gifts and talents and how God might be calling us to use them in Kingdom work.      What We Talked About00:24 – Episode introduction00:58 – The Christian’s Podcaster Association01:46 – Carol VanDyken with TWR02:04 – Where all have you lived?04:40 – Creating relationships with donors05:31 – Transition to digital ministry platforms07:28 – A desire for communities to speak to their own people08:34 – What is needed for local programming?09:23 – Did you always want to be a missionary?12:37 – Memorable transitions in ministry15:28 – Deciding between family and missions work17:49 – Work in the recruiting department19:55 – What do you look for in applicants?21:26 – Greater access through social and digital media22:25 – The fruit of what you’re doing25:58 – Exciting changes around the corner27:42 – Advice for aspiring missionaries31:31 – Keeping relationships strong32:44 – A wide arena for using gifts for the Kingdom34:31 – How can we best pray for you?36:57 – Encouragement to pray38:01 – Closing thoughts and what’s next on the podcast40:04 – Bonus segmentResources & Contact InfoMissionNextTWRCarol's EmailAdditional ResourcesChristian Podcasts AssociationShow LinksFacebook: @engagingmissionsMessenger: @engagingmissionsTwitter: @engagingmissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronListen for FreeDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”