Reaching The Rest Podcast

They’ve spent over 30 years on the mission field, but this might be their most challenging assignment yet—serving in a 90% Muslim nation. What they’re seeing on the ground will completely change how you think about missions. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Mark McKinstry and his wife have spent years answering God’s call to Spain, planting an international church in a place where the gospel is rarely heard. In a city of hundreds of thousands, they’re building a community that brings people from all nations together to encounter Jesus. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Called to missions at just six years old, Reagan is now serving as a medical missionary in Papua New Guinea. In this episode, she shares how medicine opens doors for the gospel—even in dangerous and remote regions. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Doctors said he’d never walk. Today, he’s a missionary in the Netherlands reaching the forgotten. In this episode, Steve and Julie share their journey from disability to global missions and why compassion for the vulnerable is at the heart of the gospel. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Scotland is considered a post-Christian nation, with only 2% actively following Jesus. In this episode, missionary David Goldschmidt shares what it’s like to plant a church in Edinburgh, build trust in a spiritually closed culture, and reach people who have never truly heard the gospel. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

For 29 years, DAVID AND GARED LEPOIDEVINE have flown into some of the most dangerous regions in Africa to bring medical care, evacuate refugees, and support Bible translation in remote villages. From insurgent conflict zones in Mozambique to mountain medevac flights in Lesotho, this is what it looks like to risk everything for the Great Commission. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

The Fischers didn’t have a plan—just a yes. But God kept putting the right people in place before they ever knew they’d need them. Their journey in Korea will show you what happens when ordinary people trust an extraordinary God. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - / reachingtherestpodcast 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

God was already working long before they arrived. In this episode, Charles Porter shares stories from Africa to Quebec that show how Jesus shows up in unexpected places, cultures, and moments. If you've ever wondered how God moves behind the scenes, this conversation will open your eyes. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

In today’s episode, we sit down with missionary Rob Schenk, whose journey to the mission field didn’t happen overnight. Rob waited 15 years for God to open the door—and when it finally came, it led him deep into the jungles of Peru, to river villages, unreached communities, and people hungry for hope. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

They had good jobs, a comfortable life, and everything the world calls success—until God said, “Go.” Paul and Robin Kramer share how obedience led them from the American dream to the unreached villages of Thailand, and what they’ve learned about surrender along the way. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Dan and Joy West have served as missionaries for over 37 years across Spain and Portugal. From working with drug addicts to launching a thriving church during the pandemic, their story proves that no beginning is too small for God to use in a big way. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

In this episode, veteran missionary Steve Sullivan shares his unbelievable story — from a wild young man in Minnesota to decades serving in Cambodia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. Hear how God turned tragedy into miracles, from healing the sick and rescuing orphans to seeing revival rise from the ashes of war. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Missionaries James and Delrae Wiseman share powerful stories from 30 years in the jungles of Guatemala, where they’ve faced witchcraft, deadly snakes, and even seen God raise the dead. Their journey is a powerful reminder that no place is too remote and no darkness too deep for the Gospel to reach. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Missionary Chris Scobie has spent 22 years bringing the Gospel to Slovenia, a nation still waiting for revival. In this episode, he shares jaw-dropping testimonies of Jesus appearing in dreams, lives restored from decades of brokenness, and his vision to see the next generation rise up for Christ. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Missionary Mike Shields shares his powerful story of faith, from planting churches in broken neighborhoods to training thousands of leaders across Latin America. This testimony reveals how God can use small beginnings to spark revival and transform entire nations Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Missionary Craig Simonian shares powerful testimonies of God’s work in Armenia—from miraculous healings and supernatural encounters to young adults stepping out in bold faith. This episode will stir your heart for missions and reveal how God is using Armenia to impact the nations. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Missionaries Karen and Kevin Prevost have spent over 40 years serving in Spain, and their journey is filled with powerful testimonies of God’s faithfulness. From miraculous protection for their family to unforgettable moments of salvation—like a baptism in Madrid that led to two lives being changed forever—this episode is packed with stories that will inspire your faith and stir your heart for missions. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Troy was a rock musician with hair down to my waist, driving a Cadillac hearse… and left his wife for another woman. But she prayed for him for seven years. He had no idea that one day, God would not only restore his marriage but send them to Europe to plant churches that reached 70 nations. And in Amsterdam, they even walked into a man building a euthanasia machine… and turned it into a ministry moment. This is the story of how God redeems brokenness for His mission. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

When missionary Troy Darren felt God speak “20 churches in 2020,” it sounded impossible. Covid hit, teams canceled, and everything seemed shut down—yet God did the miraculous. In this episode, Troy shares how faith, obedience, and God’s provision built churches across Moldova when the odds were stacked against him. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

What does it take to serve God for over two decades in a foreign country? In this episode of the Reaching the Rest Podcast, David and Kami Buckley share their incredible 26-year journey as missionaries in Hungary—stories of God’s provision, moments they almost gave up, and the faith that kept them anchored through every challenge. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Keith Garner spent decades pastoring small churches in the U.S., never letting go of the call God placed on his life at age 12. After 33 years, that call led him to the Philippines—where he now serves through media ministry, church planting, and equipping pastors across the nation. This is his journey. Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it. 📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

What happens when sharing Jesus means going against everything a culture holds sacred? In this episode, missionary Mike Reini shares what it's like to bring the gospel to Cambodia—where being Buddhist is tied to identity, family, and national pride.   Topics Discussed! - Why “To be Cambodian is to be Buddhist” - What it takes to plant churches in unreached villages - Strategy for Evangelism - A king cobra under his couch?! - The reality of living on mission long-term   Reaching the Rest is a podcast telling real stories from missionaries around the world. Not hype, not filters just raw, honest conversations about the highs, lows, and beauty of bringing the gospel to people who’ve never heard it.   📱Follow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/reachingtherestpodcast/ 🎧 Episodes Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts   NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK   #missionarystories #interview #podcast #testimony

Peter Bright left everything behind to follow God's call to Mexico City. In this episode, he shares what it’s really like to raise a family on the mission field, plant churches in unreached places, and trust the Holy Spirit through every unknown. If you’ve ever wondered what obedience looks like in real life, this story will challenge and inspire you.   🌍 Support Missions & Stay Connected 🛐 Pray for Peter, the church planters in Mexico City, and the unreached in Latin America 💬 Share this episode to inspire others with real stories from the field 📧 Contact or partner with us: [email protected]   📌 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Peter’s Story & Family in Mexico 02:00 - The Call to Missions at Age 16 05:15 - Raising Kids on the Field 08:40 - Church Planting in Mexico City 14:00 - What It’s Like to Start from Nothing 18:30 - The Earthquake & First-Time Prayers 22:00 - When Obedience Gets Personal 27:15 - The Taxi Story He’s Not Proud Of 30:00 - Learning to Depend on the Holy Spirit 36:20 - Practical Ways to Support Missions

In this episode of Reaching the Rest, we sit down with veteran missionary Doug Lowenberg, who shares the incredible story of preaching the gospel in a 100% Muslim village—and what happened when he was invited to speak inside their mosque. With over 30 years of missions experience across Ethiopia, Kenya, Togo, and Burkina Faso, Doug has dedicated his life to reaching the unreached and raising up local church leaders. From dangerous encounters to generational legacy, this episode reveals what it means to truly live out the Great Commission. You won't want to miss this powerful testimony of faith, obedience, and God's protection.