A World of Good

Origin Stories Gwen Johnson traveled with her family as a young child within the United States and then internationally when she went to college. She found a love for travel. As she followed Christ, she found a call toward serving in cross-cultural ministry even though her background wasn’t in ministry. That call has led her […]

Origin Stories Nate Tatman felt a call to serve in the local church and thought that would be where God would have him serve for his entire ministry. But then he was asked about the opportunity to serve globally. At first, the answer was no, but eventually, through prayer and processing, he saw how his […]

Origin Stories Abby Torgeson says she came to missions kicking and screaming. It wasn’t the path she thought she would be on as she was dreaming about her life as a youth, but God had another story to write. While reading Genesis 12, she heard the question, “would you leave your country to serve me?” […]

Origin Stories We’re excited to share the latest episode of Origin Stories, featuring a conversation with Bobby Mihsill. In this episode, we explore the stories, experiences, and moments that shape who we are—and how those origins continue to influence the way we live, lead, and serve today. Bobby reflects on how a simple nudge from the […]

Origin Stories In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Caroline Armstrong has served as regional coordinator for the Asia-Pacific region alongside her husband, Don, for 18 years. Before that, she served for 16 years in Tanzania, helping to start a primary and secondary school that continues […]

Origin Stories In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. The series gives listeners an opportunity to experience the unique calling of people who have chosen to move across the world to serve Jesus. Andrew introduces the series in this episode, which will go from the Monday […]

S12E7 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Dzingai Guni from Zimbabwe.

S12E6 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Mailesi Ndao from Zambia.

S12E5 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Emmanuel Masamba from Malawi.

S12E4 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Edrin Serwano, Uganda.

S12E3 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Curtis Molapisi from Botswana

S12E2 In July 2025, Andrew recorded a number of short episodes with leaders who were present at the All Africa Assembly held in Accra, Ghana. This episode features an interview with Pastor Charles Nsengiyumva from Rwanda.

S12E1 In this first episode of season 12, Andrew interviews Pastor Tom Moody and Pastor Gordon Garrett about their recent visit to Jamaica. They share about the devastation that happened last fall because of Hurricane Melissa and what the Church of God is doing to support the 28 churches that were damaged. For more information […]

S11E8 (English) In this episode, Andrew interviews pastors Alejandro and Carmen De Francisco, who serve at the En Mi Lugar church in Spain. The episode was recorded in August 2025, when Andrew visited missionaries and leaders from Global Strategy’s Europe and Middle East region in Spain for their annual meeting. Alejandro and Carmen share details […]

S11E8 (español) En este episodio, Andrew entrevista a los pastores Alejandro y Carmen De Francisco quienes sirven en la iglesia En Mi Lugar en España. El episodio se grabó en agosto de 2025, cuando Andrew visitó a misioneros y líderes de la región europea de Global Strategy (Estrategia Global) en España para una reunión anual. […]

S11E7 (English) In this episode, Andrew interviews Pastora Laura from Cuba. The episode was recorded in February 2025 when Andrew and four Latin American leaders were invited by Pastora Laura to participate in a pastor’s conference in Cuba. Pastora Laura shares about her family, her faith journey, the Church of God in Cuba, and the […]

S11E7 (español) En este episodio, Andrew entrevista a la Pastora Laura de Cuba. El episodio se grabó en febrero de 2025, cuando Andrew y cuatro líderes latinoamericanos fueron invitados por la Pastora Laura a participar en una conferencia pastoral en Cuba. La Pastora Laura comparte detalles sobre su familia, su testimonio de fe, la Iglesia […]

S11E6 In this episode, Andrew shares an interview that was recorded back in 2023 with Bishop Edward Nkansah, national leader for the Church of God in Ghana. Andrew recorded this episode when he was at the West Africa regional meeting with Church of God leaders, but he recently had the chance to catch up again […]

S11E5 In this episode, Andrew interviews Reverend Lennox Boyce, pastor and leader for the Church of God in Barbados. Rev. Boyce not only serves the Church of God in Barbados, but also has leadership roles regionally (with the Caribbean-Atlantic National Assembly) and globally (as the president of the Global Church of God Alliance). Rev. Boyce […]

S11E4 (español) En este episodio, Andrew entrevista al pastor Esteban Zapata, de Honduras. Pastor Esteban no solo se lidera como pastor local en Tela, Honduras, sino que también es el actual presidente de la Confraternidad Interamericana de la Iglesia de Dios. El episodio se grabó en febrero de 2025, cuando el pastor Esteban y Andrew […]

S11E4 (English) In this episode, Andrew interviews Pastor Esteban Zapata from the Honduras. Pastor Esteban not only serves as a local pastor in Tela, Honduras, but is also the current president of the InterAmerican Fellowship for the Church of God (Confraternidad Interamericana de la Iglesia de Dios).  The episode was recorded in February 2025 when […]

S11E3 (español) En este episodio, Andrew entrevista al pastor Yaruany de República Dominicana. El episodio se grabó en febrero de 2025, cuando el pastor Yaruany y Andrew participaron en una conferencia de pastores en Cuba. El pastor Yaruany comparte sobre el trabajo de la iglesia en República Dominicana, su iglesia local en La Vega y […]

S11E3 (English) In this episode, Andrew interviews Pastor Yaruany from the Dominican Republic. The episode was recorded in February 2025 when Pastor Yaruany and Andrew participated in a pastor’s conference in Cuba. Pastor Yaruany shares about the work of the church throughout the Dominican Republic, his local church in La Vega, and a personal ministry […]

S11E2 (INTRO) In this episode, Andrew shares what’s coming in season 11 of A World of Good. In this season, we will hear from leaders from all five regions: Asia & Pacific (Sri Lanka), Caribbean & Atlantic (Barbados), Africa (12 different countries!), Europe & Middle East (Spain), and Latin America (Honduras, Cuba, Dominican Republic). This […]

S11E1 In this episode, we hear from Dayan Daniel, a pastor for the Church of God in Sri Lanka. Pastor Dayan shares about his time in ministry, raising up young leaders, and the work he has done to provide for children in a vulnerable community.

Season 10 / Special Episode In this episode, Andrew welcomes guest host Jenny Mihsill, as they discuss global projects. They are joined by guests Nate Tatman, serving with Global Strategy in Europe and the Middle East, and Abby Torgeson, serving with Global Strategy in Latin America. Hear stories about the work of the Church of […]

Season 10 / Episode 10 In this episode, Mark Fulton shares an update from the work of the Church of God Hospital in Haiti. He shares about the current situation in Haiti and what he has been doing to support the Haitian communities in the United States. Haiti Hospital Project Give for Good campaign website

Season 10 / Episode 9 In this episode, we hear from Sri Lanka national director, Christantha de Silva. Pastor Christantha shares about the history of Sri Lanka and how the church is continuing to serve and care in the midst of discrimination. He also discusses the Three Decades Three Churches project and how that is […]

Season 10 / Episode 8 In this episode, John and Gwen Johnson (regional coordinators, Africa) share an update about challenges the church in facing in Africa. They share specifically about the church in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi. Africa Congregational Development Project All Africa Assembly Project Give for Good campaign website

Season 10 / Episode 7 In this episode, we will hear from Matt Ingalls, the pastor at Oak Park Church of God, in Salem, Oregon. Matt shares about his experience serving with Samir Salibi and AtHome in Paris, France, and how that ministry has challenged him to rethink and reframe the work of his church […]

Season 10 / Episode 6 In this episode, we will hear from Moose Sprunger, the pastor at Albany First Church of God, in Albany, Oregon. Moose shares about his experience as a missionary in Tanzania and what God is continuing to call him and his church to today.

Season 10 / Episode 5 In this episode, we will hear from Frank Borst, the executive director of the Pacific Northwest Association (PNA) of the Church of God. Frank shares about his global life – growing up, traveling, and working all over the world – and how that has affected and shaped his worldview and […]

Season 10 / Episode 4 In this episode, we will hear from Alecia Swoope, Chief Operating Officer at Church of God Ministries, in Anderson, Indiana. Prior to coming to Church of God Ministries, she worked for a Christian organization in Atlanta that served people experiencing homelessness. Alecia shares about some of the beautiful moments and […]

Season 10 / Episode 3 In this episode, we will hear from Mike Ford, Go + Be pastor at Cornwall Church, in Bellingham, Washington. Mike shares about some things he has been learning around how we engage in crucial conversations with high grace and high truth. In every season we face moments where honesty and […]

Season 10 / Episode 2 In this episode, we will hear from Angela Presley, Global Missions pastor at Crossings Church, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Angela shares about the power of friendship, especially in connection to international students. She challenges us to see those around us and make space in our lives for those who might […]

Season 10 / Episode 1 Welcome to Season 10 of A World of Good! In this episode, we will hear from Darren Adwalpalker, GO pastor at Highland Park Community Church, in Casper, Wyoming. Darren shares about his previous role as a pastor at a church that included both English and Spanish services and what the […]

S9E9 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Aly Hawkins. Aly was a managing editor for Barna and worked on the “Future of Missions” project that released a few years ago. This episode discusses those findings and how the church can engage young leaders in missions.

S9E8 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Emmanuel Masamba. Pastor Emmanuel shared about the Malawi and what the Church of God has been doing to care for those who have experienced hardship through flooding.

S9E7 In this episode, Andrew interviews Tim and Jenn Adams (www.chogglobal.org/TJAdams) about their role serving with Global Strategy and the Church of God in Asia. They share about their former work with YWAM, the experience of support raising, and their advice to those interested in serving globally.

S9E6 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Beth Wolff. Beth is the pastor at Clarksburg Church and talks about how her church has engaged in loving one another and loving their neighbor through a specific rule of life.

S9E5 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Aly Hawkins. Aly was a managing editor for Barna and worked on the “Future of Missions” project that released a few years ago. This episode discusses those findings and how the church can engage young leaders in missions.

S9E4 In this episode, Rev. Dr. John Johnson interviews Rev. Dzingai Guni and his wife about the work of the Church of God in Zimbabwe. The church in the southern countries in Africa are dealing with more and stricter government regulations on their churches. At the same time, they recently dealt with a significant cholera […]

S9E3 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Norberto Kurrle. Norberto discusses the multicultural world of Paraguay and how the Church of God is engaging their communities to share the hope of Jesus.

S9E2 Andrew is joined by Joshua Weiger to introduce this reflection episode with Kathleen Otchy. Kathleen discusses the power of stories and how churches can engage in ethical storytelling.

S9E1 In this episode, Andrew gives an introduction to season 9, which will have a slightly different format. This season will feature two different kinds of episodes: new conversations and reflection episodes. As with past seasons, we will have some new conversations with leaders related to important, timely topics. Those episodes will be interspersed with […]

S8E11 We are celebrating the Find Your Stride campaign this week and releasing three new video episodes. This is a first for A World of Good. In this episode, hear from Zach and Audrey Langford who serve in Birkenhead, England. Learn about the joys and challenges they face in their ministry context and hear how […]

S8E10 We are celebrating the Find Your Stride campaign this week and releasing three new video episodes. This is a first for A World of Good. In this episode, hear from Steven and Peggy Beverly who serve in Sri Lanka. Learn about the joys and challenges they face in their ministry context and hear how […]

S8E9 We are celebrating the Find Your Stride campaign this week and releasing three new video podcast episodes. This is a first for A World of Good. In this episode, hear from Corey and Abby Stocksdale who serve in Botswana. Learn about the joys and challenges they face as a family serving in their ministry […]

S8E8 In this episode, Andrew interviews Matias Silke, the leader of the Daniel Warner Institute in Posadas, Argentina. Matias shares his experience as a pastor in Argentina and moving into a leadership role at the leadership training institute. This is another episode done in a vehicle while visiting churches in Argentina.

S8E7 In this episode, Andrew interviews Norberto Kurrle, a leader in the Church of God in Paraguay. The interview is done while driving around to churches in Paraguay. Norberto has led an incredible life of ministry and shares from his experiences of being a multicultural person serving in a multicultural environment.