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Mission Chats
by Jon Crowe
Hosted by Jon Crowe, this podcast invites you to hear the stories of evangelical Christian missionaries both present and past. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/MissionChats Guest requests at www.missionchats.com
Episodes
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Chris Beth - The Bucket Ministry (S04E05)
In this episode of Mission Chats, Chris Beth, founder of The Bucket Ministry, shares the remarkable story of coming to faith later in life and the “aha” moment when God revealed his calling in a remote house on the Amazon River. What began as a desire to help people have access to clean water has...
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Gary Smith - The Church Planting Pathway (S04E04)
In this episode of Mission Chats you will hear from Gary Smith, Church Planting Director with Alliance New England and creator of The Church Planting Pathway. Gary has spent years serving in ministry across North America as well as in Cuba and Liberia. He is passionate about helping churches…
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Jana Wright - Seed Company (S04E03)
This episode introduces you to Jana Wright with Seed Company, an organization focused on translating God's word into the heart languages of people around the world. Learn more about what is involved in Bible translation, hear how AI is playing a part in the role and how anyone can be involved in...
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Geoff and Belén Peters - Soil and Story (S04E02)
This episode Introduces you Geoff and Belén Peters who recently founded Soil and Story, a ministry focused on connecting Christian films with local churches around the world. From challenging childhoods, to full-time ministry around the world, their story is sure to encourage and challenge you to...
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David Robinson - OMF (S04E01)
In this episode of Mission Chats, David Robinson shares from over 50 years of experience as a missionary with OMF in Thailand, Cambodia and the UK. Listen as he shares some of the stories from his book Mud, Bullets and Open Roads as well as advice, and his desire to see the church in the West be...
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Joy Owens - Butler Travel (S03-E09)
In this episode of Mission Chats, Joy Owens shares how her experience as a missionary kid and then an adult missionary helps her lead Butler Travel with a vision to get mission teams moving. Listen as she shares stories, advice, and her passion to see others get involved in missions themselves....
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Charlie Duke - Duke Ministry for Christ (S03E08)
In this episode of Mission Chats, Charlie Duke reflects on a life marked by service, challenge, and unexpected turns. From his amazing career milestones to his transformative encounter with God's word, his story reveals how every mission—whether professional or personal—can lead toward a greater...
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Alex Kocman - ABWE (S03E07)
Alex Kocman shares his personal faith journey, inspiring stories from the field and closer to home, his perspective on working through the local church, as well as some practical advice and insights for those ready to get involved themselves. Find out more about ABWE at: https://www.abwe.org The...
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Randy Grebe - The Adventure Learning Center (S03E06)
In this episode you will hear my friend Randy Grebe share his own missions journey and some stories from both the OM Ships ministry where we met and the ministry he and his wife founded in the Bahamas - the Adventure Learning Center. Find out more about the ALC at: https://alcbahamas.net/ Your...
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Josh - Engage Houston (S03E05)
This episode introduces you to Josh who has a lifelong experience of living and serving in Muslim contexts and you will hear his story and those of others impacted by the hope of the Gospel. Find out more about Engage Houston at https://www.engagehou.org Your support for this podcast is...
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Heather Trumpfheller - globalSwitchboard.io (S03E04)
This episode of Mission Chats introduces you to Heather Trumpfheller, the Strategic Partnership Director for Switchboard. This startup platform that is connecting volunteers' skills with missionary organizations' needs is an innovative way to accelerate the Great Commission. I hope you will check...
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Dave Coles - Author of Living Fire, Cabbages in the Desert and more (S03E03)
This episode of Mission Chats will introduce you to Dave Coles who has 25 years of experience in Indonesia and is now focused on researching movements of God across the world. He is the author of several books that tell the stories of these movements and he shares some of his insights and these...
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Steve and Rhonda - UFM (S03E02)
This episode of Mission Chats will introduce you to Steve and Rhonda who are involved in a variety of ministries that has had them serving in African and Asian countries over the years. In this Mission Chat you will hear about how they use hobbies, interests and the gifts God has given them to...
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Paul - TheKingdomConversation.com (S03E01)
This episode rolls out a new format - Mission Chats will now provide the full chat in one episode. So they will be longer than before but you won't have to wait for the next part of the conversation! This episode of Mission Chats will introduce you to Paul who is a follower of Jesus and shares…
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Josh Summers - Pioneers - Part 3 of 3 (S02E15)
As I conclude my chat with Josh, he shares a couple of stories of God at work and how experience in business can be a way of connecting with people a traditional missionary may not. He also shares his perspective on what missions is and how to get involved. Have a listen to Josh's Memorize What...
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Josh Summers - Pioneers - Part 2 of 3 (S02E14)
In this second part of my chat with Josh Summers, he shares about his current ministry focus and how he is using his ability in business to provide a way for ministry. He also shares how his experience being detained in China challenged him to be intentional in Bible memorization and the project...
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Josh Summers - Pioneers - Part 1 of 3 (S02E13)
In this chat, you will get to hear Josh Summers' story that led to he and his family living in China until he was forced to leave. He shares how he saw God at work through that experience and also where the Lord has led them in their current ministry. Check out Josh's website at:...
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Brooks Buser - Radius International - Part 3 of 3 (S02E12)
This last episode with Brooks Buser shares a great story from his time with the Yembi Yembi tribe in Papua New Guineas as well as his perspective on what missions is and how to get involved as a sender or as a goer. Find out more about Radius International at https://radiusinternational.org/ Read...
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Brooks Buser - Radius International - Part 2 of 3 (S02E11)
This second episode of my chat with Brooks Buser gives insight into the purpose and process of Radius International, a missionary training school that he leads. Find out more about Radius International at https://radiusinternational.org/ Read an article about missions by Brooks:...
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Brooks Buser - Radius International - Part 1 of 3 (S02E10)
This episode is the first part of my chat with Brooks Buser who served in a remote part of Papua New Guinea with the Yembi Yembi tribe. He shares insights into what the involved to move from no written language to translating Scripture into their heart language. Find out more about Radius...
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Dustin Manis - Reaching Souls International - Part 3 of 3 (S02E09)
This third and final part of the chat with Dustin Manis from Reaching Souls International shares some thoughts on what missions is and how to get involved. Find out more about Reaching Souls International at https://reachingsouls.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it...
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Dustin Manis - Reaching Souls International - Part 2 of 3 (S02E08)
In this second part of a chat with Dustin Manis from Reaching Souls International he shares about the importance of prayer and how and why they measure the fruit of the ministry in the way that they do. Find out more about Reaching Souls International at https://reachingsouls.org/ Your support…
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Dustin Manis - Reaching Souls International - Part 1 of 3 (S02E07)
Dustin Manis is the CEO and President of a ministry called Reaching Souls International and in this first part of my conversation with him he shares some of his own story and introduces the ministry. Find out more about Reaching Souls International at https://reachingsouls.org/ Your support for...
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Michèle Phoenix - Part 3 of 3 (S02E06)
This third and final part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix discusses her perspective on what missions is and how to get involved. She also gives some insights into the award-winning books she has written and other resources available through her website. Find out more about Michèle Phoenix...
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Michèle Phoenix - Part 2 of 3 (S02E05)
This second part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix shares how cancer has redirected her ministry and about her advocacy for missionary kids. We also talk about those who walk away from their faith as they become adults, and more. Find out more about Michèle Phoenix at:...
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Michèle Phoenix - Part 1 of 3 (S02E04)
This first part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix shares her story of navigating the intricacies of growing up as a missionary kid (MK) and the effects that had in her faith journey. Find out more about Michèle Phoenix at: https://michelephoenix.com/ Your support for this podcast is...
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Seelan Govender - OM Ships - Part 3 of 3 (S02E03)
In this final episode of my chat with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships, he shares about what he is seeing in the wider world of missions and the changes that are taking place. He also shares some thoughts on how to get involved yourself, particularly for those who are from the Global South....
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Seelan Govender - OM Ships - Part 2 of 3 (S02E02)
As I continue my chat with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships, he shares about the organization he leads. You will also hear an amazing story from one of their recent ports of call. Find out more about OM Ships at: https://www.omships.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please…
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Seelan Govender - OM Ships - Part 1 of 3 (S02E01)
Welcome to a new season of Mission Chats! This first episode is the beginning of my conversation with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships. He shares his own story that began in a traditional Hindu family and how he was introduced to Jesus and began to follow Him which, in turn, led him to become...
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Mike Allbutt - Surfers International - Part 2 of 2 (S01E40)
Mike Allbutt is a long-time friend and has been serving many years in a ministry focused on reaching surfers and surfing communities. Based in Mexico he and his family are actively making disciples in their community. In this episode Mike shares his own faith journey, what their ministry does and...
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Mike Allbutt - Surfers International - Part 1 of 2 (S01E39)
Mike Allbutt is a long-time friend and has been serving many years in a ministry focused on reaching surfers and surfing communities. Based in Mexico he and his family are actively making disciples in their community. In this episode Mike shares his own faith journey, what their ministry does and...
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Warwick Walker - SIM - Part 2 of 2 (S01E38)
Warwick Walker grew up as a missionary kid and now serves in West Africa with his family. In this episode we conclude our chat as he shares some stories of God at work in the ministry and some thoughts on how to get involved in missions. Find out more about SIM: https://www.sim.org/home Your...
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Warwick Walker - SIM - Part 1 of 2 (S01E37)
Warwick Walker is a missionary kid who returned to the country he spent some of his childhood in and now serves with his own family. In this episode he shares his journey to this point. Find out more about SIM: https://www.sim.org/home Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it...
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Claudia Costa - OM Latin America - Part 2 of 2 (S01E36)
Claudia Costa concludes this chat with a couple of stories of God at work from her time in Bosnia and shares some advice for those considering missions service and for those who are moving into leadership roles. Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org Your support for this podcast...
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Claudia Costa - OM Latin America - Part 1 of 2 (S01E35)
This episode welcomes Claudia Costa to the mic to share about her experiences in mission leadership in Bosnia, Europe and now the Latin America region. Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends…
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Kappa - Part 2 of 2 (S01E34)
This episode concludes my conversation with Kappa and she shares another story of God at work in her life and ministry as well as perspective on what missions is from her experience. She also invites more young people to step out in faith and get involved. Your support for this podcast is...
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Kappa - Part 1 of 2 (S01E33)
This episode is part one of a conversation with Kappa, a young lady making a difference in the region where she works. She shares about her own journey of faith and how she was led to serve where she does now. Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends...
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Oliver Dossman - EdenRidge - Part 2 of 2 (S01E32)
This second episode with Edenridge founder, Oliver Dossman, shares a bit more about the Retreat Center and some perspective on serving in missions and how to get involved. Find out more about Edenridge at: https://www.edenridge.org/ Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it…
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Oliver Dossman - EdenRidge - Part 1 of 2 (S01E31)
This episode shares the story of Edenridge, a missionary retreat center in Tennessee, and its founder Oliver Dossman. Listen to his story of how God birthed the idea of this special place through friends in college and how God used his gifts and experience to provide a place that has been a...
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Kenny Sacht - Wipe Every Tear - Part 2 of 2 (S01E30)
This episode concludes my conversation with "Coach" Kenny Sacht with Wipe Every Tear. He shares some thoughts on what he sees missions being and provides some ideas on how to get involved in this type of ministry. He even shares his cell phone number so you can get in touch with him to see what...
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Kenny Sacht - Wipe Every Tear - Part 1 of 2 (S01E29)
This episode introduces you to "Coach" Kenny Sacht who founded and leads Wipe Every Tear, a ministry that provides women real hope for a great future by offering a way out of the sex trade in the Philippines. Find out more about Wipe Every Tear at: https://www.wipeeverytear.org Your support for...
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Pedro - Part 2 of 2 (S01E28)
This is part 2, a bonus story, from Pedro who shares about a difficult experience in his ministry but yet how God used it for good. With thanks to Victor Rodriguez with the Pillar Network for his translation assistance. Find out more about the Pillar Network at https://thepillarnetwork.com Your...
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Pedro - Part 1 of 2 (S01E27)
I am thrilled to be able to share this episode that will introduce you to Pastor Pedro, a friend in Cuba. He shares his story of coming to faith and following God's lead into full-time ministry despite the challenges he faced along the way. He also shares some thoughts on what missions looks like...
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Cindy - BurnCare International - Part 2 of 2 (S01E26)
This episode continues my conversation with Cindy and she shares some God stories from her mission experience. Cindy also shares some thoughts from her unique experience on what missions is and some advice on how to get involved. Find out more about BurnCare International at...
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Cindy - BurnCare International - Part 1 of 2 (S01E25)
I heard Cindy's story several years ago and it has stuck with me ever since. In this first part of my conversation with her, you will hear how God has used a horrific experience in her life to allow her to minister to a multitude of patients who've experienced a similar situation. Find out more...
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Dirk Smith - EEM - Part 2 of 2 (S01E24)
This concludes episode two of my conversation with Dirk Smith from EEM. He shares some more God stories and gives some thoughts on missions and how to get involved. Find out more about EEM at www.eem.org Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who…
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Dirk Smith - EEM - Part 1 of 2 (S01E23)
In this episode, you'll hear from Dirk Smith who is the VP of Fundraising and Marketing for an organization that publishes, prints, and distributes Bibles and Bible-based materials in 30+ countries and 20+ languages through a vast network of partner churches and organizations. Hear the story of…
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Doug Lucas - Team Expansion - Part 2 of 2 (S01E22)
This episode continues my chat with Doug Lucas and he shares a wonderful story from his experience in Ukraine as well as many great links for getting up to speed on missions today. Find out more about Team Expansion at www.teamexpansion.org Subscribe to Brigada today: www.brigada.org Doug has a…
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Doug Lucas - Team Expansion - Part 1 of 2 (S01E21)
This episode introduces you to a man who has been instrumental in informing my mission experience - Doug Lucas. Hear Doug's story of how he got involved in missions and learn more about Team Expansion and the origins of the Brigada updates which you should subscribe to if you are in the missions...
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Nate Crowe - Part 2 of 2 (S01E20)
This episode concludes the mission chat featuring my son Nate Crowe who is interviewed by his mother in my absence while I was on a mission trip. He shares a story about how God has been at work in his life recently and some thoughts about missions and how to follow the Lord's lead in that. Find...
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Hosted by Jon Crowe, this podcast invites you to hear the stories of evangelical Christian missionaries both present and past. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/MissionChats Guest requests at www.missionchats.com
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