Blessed in Bucharest & Beyond

In this episode I talk with Vali and Steve Smith about the ministry of Children in Distress Romania, showing the love of God as they give dignity, respect and opportunity to children whom no one else wanted. Find out more about Children in Distress: Romania: https://www.cid.org.ro/  UK website: https://www.childrenindistress.org/ Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/15-a-today-for-those-who-may-not-have-tomorrow/  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I chat with Kathryn Ana about her journey from the US to the Romanian-Ukrainian borders to Bucharest Christian Academy, and how God uses imperfect people, equipping them to serve in ways and places that we didn't plan for - but God did. More about Kathryn's and Eugen's ministries: Bucharest Christian Academy: https://www.bcaromania.org/  Christian Relief Fund: https://crf.com/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/gods-perfect-plan-for-imperfect-people/  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I chat with McKayla Thomas about her recent arrival in Romania to work with Costi at Keenan Refuge Center, and the rapid evolution of the ways in which she is serving young people and their families here in Bucharest. Connect with McKayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillmck  Find out more about Keenan Refuge Center: https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/  You may also be interested in listening to my conversation with Cath, also working at Keenan Refuge Center: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/10-for-a-hope-and-a-future/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2e8cm-1a6798f  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode, I take the opportunity to chat with some of the women at the International Church of Bucharest's Women's Retreat, about how they are blessed in this community, as our stories intersect at this time and place. Find out more about ICB: https://bucharestchurch.com/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j9k3s-1a51c58  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk with John and Lucy Helveston about how they support international churches during a 'gap' between pastors, and the importance of remaining open to new adventures, being curious learners and encouraging others in God's love. You can support John and Lucy here: https://converge.org/global-worker/72353/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nr4gv-1a3dbd8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Cath about her work sharing God's love and hope with children and young people. Connect with Cath and Keenan Refuge Center Website: https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/  Email: [email protected] Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vf8mp-1a0d040  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I meet Roxana Nazarie to find out about a new initiative 'Vistier - Financial Discipleship' which focuses on the Biblical teaching about finances, particularly in a Romanian context, and how it enables us to contribute to the mission field. Connect with Roxana and her team: Vistier Financial Discipleship: https://vistier.ro/ (for English, translation by Google Chrome works well!) Email: [email protected]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dix6x-1a0b506  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Phil and Ronda about how they work with orphaned and abandoned children and the marginalised in society, so that they know they are not forgotten by God. Connect with Phil and Ronda and their ministry: Stepping Forward Ministries: http://www.steppingforwardministries.com/  You Are Not Forgotten: Stories of Hope https://notforgottenbygod.org/  Email: [email protected]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/8-not-forgotten/  Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gbmh9-19b9e7e  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Clare Gardom and Nevsky Everett from the Anglican Church in Bucharest about the importance of the locality of God's presence and ecumenism: working together with different denominations towards Christian unity. You can find out more about the Anglican Church and their ministries here: Church of the Resurrection: https://www.anglicanchurchbucharest.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16YC7sxp5n/?mibextid=wwXIfr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglicanbucharest?igsh=Y2hwaG5nMGpleGVq  Nevsky's book, Ways of Seeing: Orthodox Spirituality for our modern world (Canterbury Press, 2026) is available for purchase here: https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786227065/ways-of-seeing    Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/locality-diversity-and-unity/ Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ukipw-19a32a3  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Doug about the cost and blessings of discipleship and saying 'Yes' to God's call. Connect with Doug by email: [email protected] Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Sami Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/6-blessing-cost-of-discipleship/ Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hma5r-19636c1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Melissa about how she came to work with orphans in Romania, and explore how the work may have changed but that the needs remains just as great. Find out more: Heart-to-Heart International https://h2hint.org/ Walking with Orphans: http://www.walkingwithorphans.org/  Connect with Melissa: [email protected]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/a-heart-for-walking-with-orphans/  Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vzbnz-1934c7b  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Abby of International Mission Board about how she enables missionaries to serve effectively by managing educational pathways for their children. More about International Mission Board: https://www.imb.org/  https://www.facebook.com/imb.sbc/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/enabling-families-to-follow-gods-call/  Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ix4r2-19349f1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode, I talk to Lewis and Jessica about how they were led to come across the world with three young children, to serve as teachers here in Bucharest. Keep updated about Lewis and Jessica's work here: https://www.facebook.com/maynardsinmissions/  Find out more about Bucharest Christian Academy: https://www.bcaromania.org/  To give financial support: https://give.efca.org/missionaries/lewis-jessica-maynard  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listening options: Website: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/your-profession-as-mission/  Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ap72s-19349d4  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this episode I talk to Camelia about the work of Light Into Europe that is changing the lives of deaf and blind people in Bucharest and beyond, both now and for the future. Find out more: https://lightintoeurope.ro/  https://www.facebook.com/LightintoEuropeCharity/  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Listen via: Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/changing-lives/ Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bi3rf-1934c61 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

In this first ever episode of Blessed in Bucharest & Beyond, I talk to Heather of Creative Missional Community about how God works through creativity, especially music, to bring healing and joy to young people in need. Connect with Heather here: https://www.creativemc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/creative_missional_community https://www.facebook.com/people/Creative-Missional-Community/100090443346196/  Listen via: Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/1-the-power-of-creativity/  Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-59j5m-19349b7  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-the-power-of-creativity/id1838097811?i=1000725253087  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Sami Mamoc