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Neighbors and Nations

by Todd Stiles

Interviews designed to stir within the heart of our listeners a passion for local outreach and global missions.

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  1. S3E6: Vanessa Miguel

    She knew early on nursing was her avenue to serving the mission of God! Hear about Vanessa's adventure from Mercy Ships to North Africa—and all that God did and is doing in between the two—and her commitment to going to the nations with the message of the gospel.

  2. S3E5: R.J. Parks

    Hear the story of F.L.A.S.H., a sports ministry of FFC that was birthed in the heart of RJ Parks. It's a locally-focused, seed-sowing ministry with neighbors at the center of its bulls eye. More in this interview!

  3. S3E4: Scott Ridout

    As President of Converge, Scott Ridout has a front row seat to missions among both neighbors and nations. Whether you're a pastor or parishioner, you'll hear practical and motivating insights from his life and ministry that will inspire and encourage you to give your life to making disciples both...

  4. S3E3: Anna Koelher

    Inner-city ministry to neighbors who are often from other nations is the focus of this interview with Anna Koelher, who worked in Minneapolis with her husband in exactly this type of role. Hear her perspective as she relays both the ups and downs of life as a young mom, wife, and missionary in…

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  5. S3E2: Tim Wheat

    A wide and varied background enables Tim to speak with insight into both local and global issues that affect missions and outreach. Listen as Tim brings a compelling clarity to the task making disciples of all nations.

  6. S3E1: The 435 Network on Missions and Evangelism

    5 pastors/planters in the 435 Network sit down to talk outreach, evangelism, and missions in this group conversation that highlights strategies, tactics, and stories, all with a common foundation: both neighbors and nations matter.

  7. S2E10 - Paul Miller

    An engineer (GA Tech grad), pastor (DMin from Southwestern), and all-around country boy, Paul Miller is perhaps the most intelligent redneck on the planet. He's also a stirring communicator of God's truth who models an Acts 1:8 lifestyle, and in this episode Paul shares what he's learning about...

  8. S2E9 - Matt Maestas

    As a discipleship pastor at Fellowship West (KS) and a CPC for the Send Network, Matt lives and breathes multiplication. Hear how God brought him to faith, lessons from his early mistakes, what he's currently learning, and his passion for evangelism to those closest to him. It's a "don't miss"...

  9. S2E8 - Matthew Ellison

    Founder and President of 1615, a missions-coaching ministry dedicated to helping the local church fulfill the Great Commission, Matthew is a leading voice in missiology and a true friend to churches who desire to impact the nations. Hear his own journey to a robust view of missions, and learn why...

  10. S2E7 - Sarah Farnsworth

    A wife, mother, entrepreneur, and general get-it-done kind of woman, Sarah Farnsworth knows neighbors. Hear how she has seen many of her "Who's Your 1?"'s come to Christ through the years, and gain insight into making routine life something far more than that to those around you.

  11. S2E6 - Noah Oldham

    Noah Oldham is Senior Director of Deployment for the Send Network, and pastor of August Gate Church in Belleville, IL. A passion for the gospel and church planters is easily seen and heard in Noah, and it comes out in every way on this episode. Hear his own conversion story and the ripples it has...

  12. S2E5 - Phil Winfield

    A former missionary in Peru and current pastor of Grace Church in Des Moines, Phil is uniquely qualified to discuss both neighbors and nations. Hear about the hardest times, the best times, and so many of the in-between times in this candid interview with a man who has seen life from both sides…

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  13. S2E4 - Chase Abner

    "Over-churched and under gospeled" is a phrase I first heard from Chase Abner, my guest on this episode of Neighbors and Nations. Chase is a Lead Church Planting Cataylst for the North American Mission Board, and has experience in collegiate ministry as well. Hear his story of 'neighbor' impact…

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  14. S2E3 - Mindy Jamison

    Inner-cities contain a rich blend of both neighbors and nations, and Mindy Jamison has over two decades of experience serving in that context specifically. Hear stories and lessons from her time in Des Moines, as well learn about her new opportunity in SC. You'll gain solid and practical steps…

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  15. S2E2 - Vance Pitman

    With over 50 languages in his church, Vance Pitman, Senior Pastor of Hope Church Las Vegas and the author of UNBURDENED: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You, lives and serves with both neighbors and nations in full view. In this interview, Vance discusses no-nonsense tactics and...

  16. S2E1 - Dr. Roger Stiles

    Hear Todd's father, Dr. Roger Stiles, draw on a wellspring of memories about God's work in his own life regarding neighbors and nations, as well as principles that have proven effective over generations for keeping Christ's last words our first concern.

  17. S1E10 - Kim Robinson

    From Proctor & Gamble to NAMB, Kim Robinson has one of the most amazing stories of conversion you’ll hear! An almost-ruined marriage, a demanding job, a patient and faithful friend—God used it all to give Kim a new start! It’s a beautiful example of the power of neighboring. Hear more from him in...

  18. S1E9 - David Nelms

    David has been both pastor and missions mobilizer, and is currently the founder of TTI (The Timothy Initiative). TTI is a global organization that plants churches, especially in areas where there is little access to the gospel. Yet, ask him about the secret sauce, and he’ll tell you it’s all…

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  19. S1E8 - Brad Buser

    Founder of Radius Int’l, a regular speaker for Perspectives, and a missions practitioner with years of real-life experience in an unreached people group in PNG, Brad is a leading influence regarding how to mobilize neighbors for the nations. You’ll hear why in this conversation as he shares his…

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  20. S1E7 - Tim Lubinus

    Tim currently leads the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI), a state convention of churches that participates with the SBC. But Tim’s heart is far bigger than Iowa! He has years of experience as a missionary, both in Korea and Turkey, and has worked on a church staff as a global ministry director....

  21. S1E6 - Kevin Ezell

    In episode 6, Todd talks with Dr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, about the importance of modeling and multiplying, his top key actions in his first nine years as President of NAMB, and what he did as a pastor to keep both neighbors and nations front and center for his...

  22. S1E5: Eric Trout

    A young church planter in a rural setting, Eric Trout has brought his church along to participate in missions far beyond his small town. Hear how, plus how he and his wife’s journey of adoption gave them a platform for local outreach. Be refreshed by this planter/pastor who lives out a calling…

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  23. S1E4: Dr. Ronnie Floyd

    Ronnie shares why pastors shouldn't negotiate the priority of evangelism, how business people are critical to the mission of the church, and gives practical tips for both pastors and members from his time at Cross Church in Arkansas. Plus, hear Ronnie's own story of conversion and calling, and…

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  24. S1E3 - Sara Hentzel

    An undying passion for missions, even when her husband was murdered on the mission field, is the beautiful story Sara shares as she talks with Todd about life as a single woman in the mission force. wycliffe.org

  25. S1E1: Todd Stiles

    Hear the heartbeat behind the genesis of the podcast and what makes this topic the aim of all the interviews. Related Links: www.firstfamily.church

  26. S1E2: Dr. Johnny Hunt

    Hear why sowing gospel seeds matters, and why one should never underestimate the power of a simple invitation to church. Johnny Hunt’s story illustrates this perfectly! Listen in as Todd interviews Johnny about his own conversion, the need to persevere in witnessing, why your testimony can be a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Interviews designed to stir within the heart of our listeners a passion for local outreach and global missions.

HOSTED BY

Todd Stiles

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