The Go and Send Podcast

In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, Cody and Mike dive into the remarkable and controversial story of John Allen Chau — a young missionary who attempted to bring the gospel to the Sentinelese people, one of the world's last uncontacted tribes living on North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal. From his adventurous upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to nine years of intense, methodical preparation, John's story is one of radical obedience, deep faith, and unyielding courage in the face of real danger. This conversation goes beyond the headlines to honestly wrestle with the hard questions John's story raises: Was it right to risk his life for the gospel? Does God's call override human law? How should Christians think about uncontacted peoples today? If you've ever wondered what it really means to take up your cross and follow Christ, this episode will challenge and convict you. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links: John Allen Chau's Journal (available online — 12–13 pages) National Geographic Documentary on John Allen Chau: https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-mission Joshua Project — Unreached People Groups: https://joshuaproject.net   00:00 -- Introduction 00:51 -- Growing Up in the Pacific Northwest 01:46 -- A Kid Who Loved Adventure and the Outdoors 02:33 -- His Heart Beat for Eternity, Not Just Adventure 03:05 -- Oral Roberts University and the Call to Missions 03:43 -- A Mission Trip to Mexico at 18 Changes Everything 03:57 -- Discovering the Sentinelese People and North Sentinel Island 05:09 -- Nine Years of Methodical, Intense Preparation 05:54 -- Medical Training, LASIK Surgery, and Eliminating Field Dependencies 06:57 -- His Leaders Describe Him: Driven and Winsome 08:06 -- Boot Camp: Theology, Risk Assessment, and Role Play 08:42 -- Short-Term Trips and Scouting the Andaman Islands 10:13 -- God Confirming the Call Through Local Christians 11:31 -- Counting the Cost: He Knew the Dangers 12:22 -- His Theology Fueled His Courage 13:44 -- Hiring Fishermen and Approaching the Island at Night 14:55 -- Landing on the Island: The Kayak, Gifts, and the Waterproof Bible 16:12 -- Wading Into the Shallows and Trying to Speak Their Language 17:06 -- Face to Face: Two Men and a Boy with a Bow and Arrow 17:55 -- The Arrow Strikes His Bible 18:33 -- Back on the Boat: Shaken but Undeterred 21:22 -- The Final Approach 22:56 -- His Final Words and His Family's Response 23:53 -- Was John Right to Risk His Life for the Gospel? 26:40 -- Was It Right to Break Indian Law to Preach? 30:00 -- The Gospel, Culture Change, and the Unreached 35:44 -- The Risk of Disease and Uncontacted Peoples 40:10 -- 7,124 Unreached People Groups and 3.5 Billion People 44:51 -- The Blood of the Martyrs Is the Seed of the Church 47:53 -- Closing: Matthew 9 and the Prayer for More Workers   To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions. Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of the Go and Send Podcast, Steve Swope shares his journey from youth ministry in Michigan to serving missionary families in Bolivia and now supporting missionary kids (MKs) through Ethnos 360's MK Care Program. Steve and his wife, Becky, have dedicated decades to caring for missionary children, helping them navigate the unique challenges of growing up across cultures. Steve opens up about his path to missions—from growing up in a missions-minded church to attending the Urbana Missions Conference as a newlywed. He walks through 15 years of teaching and leading at Christian schools in Bolivia, the joys and heartaches of serving overseas, and the difficult transition when their school closed due to political instability. Now back in the U.S., Steve and Becky minister to MKs through retreats, debriefing, hospitality, and their podcast Base Camp. This conversation offers valuable insight into the often-overlooked ministry of caring for missionary kids, the realities of raising a family overseas, and practical ways churches can support MKs and their families.  Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Ethnos 360: https://ethnos360.org/BaseCamp podcast Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Paul David TrippThird Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David Pollock & Ruth Van RekenPieces of Purple by Michelle PhoenixI Have to Be Perfect by Tim Sanford 00:00 – Intro: Meet Steve Swope and MK Care00:46 – What Is Missionary Kid Care?02:17 – Why MK Care Is Essential05:11 – Common Challenges Missionary Kids Face06:44 – MKs and Making Their Faith Their Own07:03 – Steve's Upbringing and Early Missions Influences09:31 – College at Moody Bible Institute11:03 – Becoming a Youth Pastor12:02 – Meeting Becky, a Missionary Kid from Bolivia13:07 – Discovering Pops and Aunt Bart's MK Hospitality Ministry15:20 – The Urbana Missions Conference That Changed Everything17:12 – Answering the Call to Bolivia18:05 – Moving to Bolivia as Associate Missionaries (1989)21:42 – Confirmation and Affirmation in Ministry24:24 – The Role of Community in Discovering God's Will25:08 – Trusting God with Your Desires (Psalm 37)27:02 – Returning for Teacher Certification and Missions Training30:00 – Back to Bolivia: Junior High Dorm Parents32:03 – Four Years of Pre-Field Training33:13 – The Challenges of Raising Support36:19 – God's Unexpected Provision37:17 – Arriving in Bolivia: Culture Shock and Adjustment40:30 – Daily Life on the Mission Field41:13 – Teaching at a Christian Boarding School in the Mountains43:41 – Heartbreak and Loss: Three Deaths in Three Years46:51 – Homesickness and Missing Family47:26 – Political Instability and Rising Crime48:37 – The Painful Closure of Their School50:18 – Transition to Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center52:34 – Looking Back: Relationships and God's Faithfulness55:10 – Raising Third Culture Kids: What Parents Should Know58:27 – Returning to the U.S. and Joining MK Care01:01:10 – The Struggle of Identity and Rest01:05:15 – How Churches Can Support Missionary Kids01:09:04 – Steve's Parkinson's Diagnosis and God's Grace01:14:05 – Encouragement for Those Considering Missions01:16:22 – Recommended Books on MKs and Third Culture Kids01:18:04 – Closing Thanks and Farewell To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Eric Mock shares how God redirected his path from aerospace engineering and the space program to serving believers across the former Soviet Union with Slavic Gospel Association. Eric talks about the moment a colleague's question shattered his comfortable Christianity, the radical shift from managing aerospace programs to pastoring while overseeing ministries in 13 countries, and discovering that availability matters more than ability when God opens unexpected doors. This conversation includes honest reflections on preaching in freezing Ukrainian churches under fire, supporting national missionaries as tent-makers, working to make churches self-sustaining, and learning that God often strips away our dreams to give us His purpose. Eric shares practical wisdom about discipleship-focused ministry, trusting God when life is hard, and taking that first step even when you don't feel ready. If you're wondering how your skills could serve in missions or struggling with God's call, Eric's testimony will challenge you to walk through whatever door opens next. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Slavic Gospel Association: https://www.sga.orgEncountering Hope Podcast: https://www.sga.org/podcast/The Cup and the Glory by Dr. Greg HarrisTrusting God When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges 00:00 -- Introduction to Eric Mock and Slavic Gospel Association01:16 -- SGA History: Founded in 1934 and Broadcasting the Bible04:24 -- Training Students and Serving 6,000 Churches07:20 -- Connection With HCJB and Voice of the Andes09:26 -- The War in Ukraine and SGA's Response13:00 -- Making Churches Centers of Hope: 2.2 Million Heard Gospel18:30 -- They Don't Attend Church, They ARE the Church21:03 -- Growing Up Wanting to Be an Astronaut23:22 -- Working on Stealth Bomber, F-22, and Space Station25:54 -- Colleague's Question That Changed Everything27:48 -- Conversion: "I Want to Be More Like Jesus"30:03 -- First Mission Trip: Wife Chooses Siberia Over Peru33:00 -- Joining SGA and Taking a 65% Pay Cut33:39 -- Planting a Church in Small Village 17 Years Ago35:20 -- Traveling 1/3 of the Year to Serve Churches36:25 -- Teaching Pastors and Visiting Front Lines40:14 -- Preaching in 25-Degree Church With Tank Outside42:36 -- Pastoring While Traveling: Learning From Overseas Churches43:52 -- Discipleship Over Programs and Processes46:29 -- Next Man Up Mentality From Ukrainian Believers49:20 -- Never Imagined Going Into Ministry51:35 -- First Time Preaching: 650 People With No Preparation54:28 -- Seminary Students Missing the Point54:55 -- It's Not Your Ability, It's Your Availability56:24 -- Woman Asked: "Did God Bring You to Plant a Church?"58:12 -- Goal: Work Ourselves Out of a Job01:00:09 -- Supporting 394 National Missionaries as Tent-makers01:04:17 -- Overcoming Fear and Trusting God's Grace01:08:55 -- Encouragement to the Next Generation01:10:26 -- Test the Waters and Find Your Giftedness01:13:28 -- Preach Truth When Sky Is Blue, Not When It's Dark01:14:43 -- Book Recommendations and SGA Resources To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of the Go and Send Podcast, Tim Carmical shares his journey from working on a farm and driving trucks to serving on the mission field in Papua New Guinea and now mobilizing believers through Ethnos 360. Tim and his wife, Joan, felt God’s call to missions despite feeling unqualified and unsure how they could ever be used.Tim walks through the long road of preparation, Bible school, and missions training—and the powerful moment when he realized God could use everyday skills like trucking, dentistry, and construction on the mission field. He also opens up about life in Papua New Guinea, the challenges of missionary team dynamics, cultural adjustment, and why preparation and training matter for sustainable missions.This conversation will encourage anyone who feels “ordinary,” unsure, or under-qualified—showing that God uses willing people with practical skills to accomplish His global mission. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Ethnos 360: https://ethnos360.org/New Tribes Bible Institute / Ethnos Training: https://ethnos360training.org/The Ee-Taow Missions Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjRTBQcf-uc 00:00 – Intro: Meet Tim Carmical and Ethnos 36001:00 – What a Missions Mobilizer Does02:02 – Helping People Take the Next Step in Missions04:44 – The Scope of the Unreached: Languages and People Groups07:07 – A Junior High Missions Video That Changed Everything09:19 – Feeling Missions Was Out of Reach Spiritually13:03 – Growing Up Thinking Missionaries Were Super-Spiritual15:13 – Meeting the Missionary Again as an Adult18:03 – Realizing Everyday Skills Are Needed in Missions22:34 – Discovering the Need for Bible School and Training25:04 – Closed Doors, Open Doors, and Unexpected Bible School27:13 – Lessons Learned in Preparation and Marriage30:51 – Why Training Matters for Cross-Cultural Missions32:46 – Studying with People from Around the World35:21 – Choosing Papua New Guinea36:51 – Life on a Mission Base and Team Structure40:30 – Culture Shock and Adjusting to Life Overseas42:24 – The Hardest Part: Living and Working with Co-Workers45:46 – Daily Life and Language Learning on the Field47:39 – Learning a New Language Without a Dictionary50:30 – The Reality of Missionary Community Dynamics55:00 – Advice for Those Exploring Missions01:04:30 – Mentorship and the Importance of Spiritual Influence01:08:30 – Resources That Shaped Tim’s Calling (Ee-Taow & Moak Story)01:12:00 – Final Reflections on Faithfulness and Obedience01:16:06 – Closing Thanks and Farewell To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with Milton Mwalweni, who grew up in Malawi and encountered Jesus through a life-threatening medical crisis. What began as a battle with severe illness became the turning point that led Milton into deep discipleship, bold faith, and full-time ministry. Milton shares his powerful testimony of healing, surrender, and obedience—from leading campus ministries and discipling young believers to planting a church in a remote village where the gospel had never taken root. His story highlights the cost and joy of following God’s call, the power of intentional discipleship, and how ordinary faithfulness can lead to extraordinary transformation. This episode will challenge and encourage anyone wrestling with calling, obedience, or how God might use hardship to advance His Kingdom. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Untying God's Hands by Ernest AngleyBethel University: https://betheluniversity.edu/ 00:00 -- Introduction and Studying Christian Ministries at Bethel02:14 -- Vision From God to Further His Education04:00 -- Growing Up in a Christian Family in Malawi04:53 -- Diagnosed With Pericardial TB at Age 2107:17 -- Supernatural Encounter: Vision of Death and Jesus09:53 -- Seeing His Sinful Life Replayed11:48 -- Reading the Bible for Himself for the First Time12:49 -- Second Dream: Jesus Says "I Have Healed You"14:02 -- The Sickness Was a Vehicle to Salvation17:32 -- Meeting Bishop R.J. Krembe Who Disciples Him20:00 -- Accepted to Miracle Technical College Despite Being Sick24:29 -- Chosen to Preach at Chapel Day as a New Convert27:33 -- Rapid Ministry Growth Through Personal Discipleship31:08 -- The Power of Individual Discipleship Over Mass Ministry35:34 -- Offered Mining Job But Feeling Called to Ministry39:36 -- Randomly Selected to Preach Without Preparation43:00 -- Pastor's Challenge: Plant a Church in Remote Village48:42 -- Fasting 50 Days Before Church Planting51:33 -- First Service: Preaching to Just Three People53:02 -- Language Barrier: Needing an Interpreter54:48 -- God Provides: The Village Drunkard Gets Saved56:28 -- Confronting Idol Worship on the Forbidden Mountain58:03 -- Summoned by the Chief for Destroying Sacred Things01:00:38 -- The Ritual That Failed and Church Growth That Followed01:04:25 -- Businessman Offers to Pay for Bible College01:08:02 -- Encouragement: The Lord Does the Ministry01:09:49 -- Just Take the First Step and God Will Show Up To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Brad Shaw shares how God redirected his path from studying biology and working as a park ranger in Alaska to becoming a pioneer missionary among the Quechua people in Peru's Cotahuasi Canyon. Brad walks through his college years wrestling with atheistic professors, a supernatural moment when Scripture suddenly made sense, and a weekend gospel trip to an Alaskan village that changed everything. He talks about learning medical skills as a physician assistant, partnering with Quechua believers to reach isolated mountain communities, and watching God open doors for both FM and shortwave radio ministry that now reaches potentially millions across the Andes Mountains. This conversation includes honest reflections on cross-cultural ministry challenges, the importance of theological clarity in syncretistic contexts, persevering through five-year waiting periods for licenses, and trusting God's sovereignty through technical breakdowns and rural isolation. Brad shares practical encouragement about being faithful in small things, pursuing generalist skills, and filtering decisions through an eternal perspective. If you're wondering how God might use your background in missions or what pioneer ministry actually looks like day-to-day, this episode will challenge you to trust God's leading and make your life count for eternity. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Quechua Missions website: https://www.quechuamissions.comSIM (Serving In Mission): https://www.sim.orgContact Brad: [email protected] 00:00 -- Introduction to Brad Shaw and Ministry Among the Quechua01:08 -- The Cotahuasi Canyon and Quechua People04:29 -- Growing Up With Christian Grandparents06:09 -- University Ministry and Wrestling With Science Professors08:36 -- Supernatural Moment: The Bible Becoming Clear14:27 -- God Big Enough to Handle Doubts and Filter Through Eternal Perspective18:22 -- Working as Park Rangers in Alaska19:22 -- A Weekend Gospel Trip That Changed Everything22:24 -- Leaving Environmental Work for Long-Term Missions24:58 -- Training as a Physician Assistant for Healthcare Ministry28:06 -- Short-Term Trips and Learning About Cross-Cultural Ministry31:09 -- Importance of Being Involved in Local Church34:24 -- Discovering Peru and the Quechua People36:22 -- First Visit to Cotahuasi Canyon: Everything Fit Like a Glove39:08 -- Early Days Partnering With Quechua Believers41:03 -- Showing Jesus Film and Trekking Into Villages43:18 -- Vision to Reach 17,000 People in 50 Remote Villages44:43 -- Pursuing FM Radio License: Five-Year Process47:02 -- Learning Contentment and Perseverance Through Challenges49:46 -- Discovering Shortwave Radio to Reach Millions50:40 -- How FM vs. Shortwave Radio Works52:41 -- Installing Shortwave With Sonset Solutions53:28 -- Signal Reaching Iceland and Asia56:47 -- Typical Day: Morning Devotions and Ministry Center Life58:45 -- Evening Discipleship Groups and Village Church Meetings01:00:32 -- Were the Quechua a Reached People Group?01:02:42 -- Confronting Syncretism and Works-Oriented False Gospels01:04:39 -- Vision for Bible Institute by the Air01:05:41 -- Story of Faustino Teaching Himself to Read With the Bible01:09:17 -- Encouragement: Be Faithful in Small Things and Pursue God To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Daugherty shares how God moved him from a multi-generational Christian home into hands-on ministry — first through local service and college ministries, then on short-term trips, and now serving with SonSet Solutions. Ethan walks through the moments that shifted his plans (from a future in industry to missions), the practical side of applying engineering skills on the field, and how simple obedience — saying “yes” to the next step — changed everything. This conversation includes honest stories about vocational wrestling, mission trips (including time serving among the Maasai in southern Kenya), God’s provision in raising support, and the joy of seeing technical work translate into gospel impact. If you’re wondering how your skills could be used in missions or how to take the next step, Ethan’s experience will encourage you to trust God and follow him wherever he may lead. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Be Broken Ministries: https://www.bebroken.org/LeTourneau University: https://www.letu.edu/index.htmlSonSet Solutions Discover Program: https://sonsetsolutions.org/discover/The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges 00:00 -- Introduction to Ethan Daugherty and His Recent Kenya Trip01:00 -- Serving Among the Maasai People and Ministry Context02:27 -- The Generous Spirit of the Maasai Despite Poverty03:33 -- Going With Expectations vs. Being Flexible in Ministry04:46 -- Previous Mission Trips Throughout the United States07:00 -- Reflecting on Hurricane Relief Work in Louisiana08:18 -- Mission Arlington: Serving Kids in Low-Income Communities09:00 -- The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability09:37 -- Growing Up in a Multi-Generational Christian Family10:44 -- Becoming a Christian at Age Three and Early Faith Formation11:49 -- Dad's Ministry: Be Broken Ministries and Sexual Brokenness13:08 -- Understanding Dad's Full-Time Ministry as a Teenager14:28 -- Seeing the Difficult but Faithful Side of Ministry16:50 -- Early Direction Toward Engineering: "The Fix-It Man"17:38 -- Wrestling With Ministry vs. Financial Security19:21 -- The Barrier Between "My Life" and "Christ's Life"19:55 -- Summer Between Freshman and Sophomore Year: God Working on His Heart21:24 -- Joining Alpha Omega Fraternity and Becoming Chaplain23:50 -- Getting Plugged Into Mobberly Baptist Church26:55 -- Serving in Upward Sports Ministry and Working With Kids29:01 -- How Upward Expanded His View of Ministry31:00 -- The Importance of Finding Christian Community in College33:13 -- Junior Year Mission Emphasis Week: Feeling the Call35:36 -- Putting the Call on the Back Burner and Losing Focus37:00 -- Priorities Out of Place: Sectioning Off Life From Ministry39:15 -- Taking a Life-Changing Trip to Israel42:23 -- Senior Year: Applying for Industry Jobs and Closed Doors44:00 -- Wrestling With Pride and Wanting Career Success46:48 -- Getting Advice but Being Too Stubborn to Listen47:50 -- Unexpected Opportunity: Mission Trip to Navajo Reservation49:56 -- Surrendering to God's Will and Staying a Second Week51:41 -- Getting Called Back to Upward Sports Ministry54:00 -- God Redirecting His Steps Back Toward Ministry Calling54:38 -- Rediscovering SonSet Solutions and Applying to Discover Program56:14 -- Raising Support in Record Time: Month and a Half58:28 -- Current Project: SonSet Link Water Monitors01:00:44 -- How Water Monitoring Advances Gospel Ministry01:01:50 -- Overcoming the Disconnect Between Technology and Ministry01:03:27 -- Technology as a Force Multiplier for the Gospel01:04:11 -- Advice: Surrender Completely and Take Action in Small Steps01:06:54 -- Closing Thoughts and Gratitude To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, Erica Simone shares her journey from an unexpected call out of the banking world to Bible school, marriage, pastoral ministry, and eventually serving with SonSet Solutions. Alongside her late husband Paul, Erica has been involved in technical missions, coached new missionaries through the challenges of raising financial support, and used storytelling to keep the global church connected to what God is doing.Her story is one of faithfulness through both fruitful and painful seasons. From life-changing trips to Ghana and Peru, to the heartbreak of losing her husband and walking through personal trials, Erica testifies to God’s sustaining grace. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and practical for anyone exploring missions or simply trying to remain faithful in every season of life.Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Explore study: https://www.vianations.org/resources/explore-the-world-christian-lifestyleSupport raising bootcamp: https://www.vianations.org/generosity/trainings/via/bootcampThe God Ask by Steve Shadrach 00:00 – Intro to Erica Simone and Ministry Service01:00 – Recent Trip to Peru and Distributing Solar Radios03:00 – Meeting the Quechua and Ministry Challenges in the Highlands05:00 – The Shaw Family’s Ministry in Cotahuasi Canyon07:00 – Growing Up Without Christ Until Age 11 and Coming to Faith08:00 – A Vacation Bible School That Changed Everything09:00 – Finding a Church Family and Early Discipleship10:00 – Starting a Career in Banking Right After High School12:00 – Wrestling With God’s Call and Leaving a Promising Career14:00 – Attending Elohim Bible Institute With Family15:00 – Meeting Paul and the Providential Timing of His Acceptance18:00 – Courtship, Marriage, and God’s Guidance in Choosing a Spouse21:00 – Early Pastoral Ministry and the Struggles That Followed23:00 – Facing Discouragement and Learning Through Hardship24:00 – Paul’s Electronics Studies and the Connection to HCJB26:00 – Discovering “Techno-Missions” and a Short-Term Opportunity29:00 – Joining HCJB and the Transition to Long-Term Mission Work31:00 – The Long Journey of Raising Support and God’s Provision33:00 – Ministry in Elkhart and Erica’s Growing Role in Communications34:00 – First Trip to Africa: Setting Up Radio Stations in Ghana36:00 – Lessons From Ghana: The Power of Heart Language Ministry38:00 – Transitioning Roles as Paul Retired and Erica Went Full-Time40:00 – How God Redeemed Pastoral Ministry for Future Service42:00 – Becoming a Partnership Development Coach and Helping Others Raise Support44:00 – Learning From Support Raising Boot Camp and The God Ask46:00 – Overcoming Mental Battles in Support Raising48:00 – Stories of God’s Surprising Provision Through Supporters50:00 – The Vital Role of Storytelling in Missions51:00 – Biblical Foundations for Sharing What God Is Doing53:00 – Walking Through Grief: Paul’s Passing in 202354:00 – Wrestling With Whether to Continue in Ministry56:00 – God’s Sustaining Grace and the Call to Keep Going57:00 – Encouragement for Those Considering Missions: Take the Next Step59:00 – We Are All Called: Living Out the Great Commission To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

What happens when a family prays a dangerous prayer: “Lord, is there something more?” For Brian and Heather Dellamater, that question led them from a comfortable life in the U.S. to a pioneering ministry in rural Kenya. Through Kijani Farm, they’ve created a gospel-centered community development project that brings education, jobs, discipleship, and hope to the Maasai people — one of Kenya’s most marginalized groups.In this first episode of season two of The Go and Send Podcast, Heather shares about the challenges of starting from nothing, the power of relationships in ministry, and how God has used their family’s unique gifts to advance His Kingdom. Her story is both inspiring and practical, reminding us that missions is about faithfully loving people wherever God places us. Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Kijani Farm Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kijanifarmGlobal Outreach International: https://www.globaloutreach.org/Global Frontier Missions training: https://www.globalfrontiermissions.org/The Commission newsletter by David Platt: https://radical.net/the-commission/When Helping Works by Michael Bamwesigye Badriaki 00:00 – Intro to Heather Dellamater and Ministry in Kenya01:00 – Who Are the Maasai People and Why Are They Marginalized?03:00 – Generational Changes in the Maasai: Tradition vs. Technology07:00 – Heather’s Upbringing in a Christian Home and First Prayers for “Something More”09:00 – Moving From Comfort to Calling: The Prayer That Led to Missions11:00 – Early Short-Term Ministry in Nairobi and Discovering Their Gifts13:00 – Learning to Start with “Open Hands” and God’s Training Ground16:00 – Preparing for Long-Term Missions: Education, Skills, and God’s Timing20:00 – The Invitation That Confirmed Their Call to Kenya23:00 – Why Support Structures and Mission Agencies Matter25:00 – Arriving at Kijani Farm with Nothing but Faith and a Newborn28:00 – Early Challenges: Hostile Neighbors, Security Struggles, and Building Trust30:00 – The “Fence Story” and How God Used Their Toddler to Bring Peace33:00 – Turning Conflict Into Discipleship Opportunities with Neighbors36:00 – Starting Ministry with Water, Bible Studies, and the Book of Ruth38:00 – The Role of Relationships: Weddings, Funerals, and Life with the Maasai41:00 – From 12x12 Preschool to Four Schools: The Growth of Education at Kijani Farm45:00 – Feeding Programs, Government School Partnerships, and Discipleship Opportunities48:00 – Bible Study Progression: From Genesis to 1 Samuel with the Maasai Women50:00 – Holistic Ministry: Jobs, Discipleship, and Sustainable Development53:00 – Stories of Transformation: A Violent Drunkard Becomes a Faithful Worker57:00 – Shaping the Next Generation of Maasai Leaders01:00:00 – Advice for Young People Discerning a Call to Missions01:03:00 – Final Encouragement: Love the Lost and Trust God Fully To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In the Season 1 finale of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with Lowell Wertz, a career missionary whose story spans decades of service in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. From building ham radios in his bedroom as a teenager to coordinating a medical response to a cholera outbreak and launching a network of radio stations in East Africa, Lowell’s life is a powerful testimony of enduring obedience—even in the face of danger, loss, and uncertainty.Lowell recounts dramatic moments: evacuating his family under gunfire, leading crisis relief efforts, repairing X-ray machines and radio towers, and founding Joy in the Harvest, a ministry that now employs dozens and impacts thousands through radio, feeding programs, and leadership training. Through it all, Lowell has clung to one thing: the call of God.This conversation is for anyone wondering what long-term faithfulness looks like, how technical skills can serve the Kingdom, and why the call of God is always worth it.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Joy in the Harvest: https://joyintheharvest.org/Urbana Missions Conference: https://www.urbana.org/Asbury Theological Seminary: https://asburyseminary.edu/ 00:00 – Intro to Lowell Wertz: Missions, Radio, and Decades of Service02:00 – Growing Up in a Christian Home and Early Exposure to Missions04:00 – Building a Ham Radio Station as a Teen06:00 – Talking With Missionaries From the Jungle as a Kid08:00 – When God Called Lowell to Go10:00 – Raising Money and Going to the Congo at 1912:00 – Culture Shock and Promising His Shoes for an Antelope14:00 – Wrestling With Calling After Returning From Congo16:00 – Meeting His Wife Claudia and Preparing for the Field18:00 – How God Confirmed Her Call Through a Bible Note20:00 – Ten Years of Preparation and Biblical Training22:00 – Returning to Fix Congo’s Radio Network After a Missionary’s Death24:00 – Getting His Pilot’s License and Unexpected Flight Assignments26:00 – Claudia’s Rough Arrival and the Hardest Part of Missions28:00 – Near Starvation, Hidden Generosity, and Culture Clash30:00 – Fixing a 75-Year-Old X-Ray Machine—God Shows Up33:00 – Cholera Outbreak, Government Pressure, and Staying Faithful36:00 – Flying IV Fluids to Save Villages39:00 – “This Is Evangelism”: A Village Opens to the Gospel After Relief41:00 – The Evacuation of Missionaries During Armed Conflict44:00 – Escape by Plane Under Gunfire—and God’s Protection47:00 – Starting Over in the U.S. and Questioning What Comes Next49:00 – One Final Missionary Letter and Six Months Later, Back in Africa51:00 – The Birth of Joy in the Harvest52:00 – Feeding Programs, AIDS Education, and a Homemade Radio Tower54:00 – Training Pastors and Building Unity in the Local Church55:00 – SonSet Solutions’ Crucial Support for Radio Joy56:00 – Advice to Future Missionaries: Treasure and Protect Your Call57:00 – Final Encouragement: If You’re Called, Go—And Don’t Look Back To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this remarkable episode, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall talk with veteran missionary Mark Blosser, whose career spans decades and continents. From growing up as a missionary kid in rural India to broadcasting the gospel across Asia and Africa with Trans World Radio (TWR), Mark’s journey is filled with courage, creativity, and deep faith.Mark shares stories of childhood without electricity, motorcycle adventures across continents, and a calling shaped by both passion and providence. His work took him to strategic locations like Guam, Sri Lanka, and Eswatini—places chosen not for comfort but for gospel reach. He opens up about leadership challenges, surviving burnout, and the cost of long obedience.This conversation is a powerful reminder that God uses willing hearts over lifetimes—and that behind every broadcast signal or transmitter tower is a faithful servant pointing others to Christ.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Trans World Radio: https://www.twr.orgTWR’s India broadcasts: https://twr.inLIFTED Film: https://twr.org/liftedAt the Foot of the Snows by David Watters 00:00 – Meet Mark Blosser: 40+ Years in Missions01:00 – Growing Up in India Without Electricity03:00 – Boarding School and a Missionary Kid’s Experience06:00 – How Mark’s Parents Were Called Post-WWII08:00 – Learning Bengali and Seeing Faith at Home10:00 – Discovering the Power of Radio12:00 – Dreaming of a Gospel Broadcast Ship15:00 – Motorcycle Trips Across India and Africa18:00 – Service in Bangladesh With MCC21:00 – Introducing New Crops to Fight Hunger23:00 – Realizing Spiritual Needs Are Greater25:00 – A Chance Meeting With TWR’s Founder27:00 – Joining TWR and Meeting His Wife Debbie30:00 – First Assignment: Guam and Broadcasting to China33:00 – Typhoons, Antennas, and Trusting God36:00 – Strategic Broadcasting From Guam to Asia38:00 – Station Leadership in Sri Lanka41:00 – Civil Conflict and Spiritual Opportunity44:00 – Building a New Station and Downsizing a Team47:00 – Stories of Impact Through Radio50:00 – Assignment to Swaziland (Eswatini)52:00 – Broadcasting Across Africa54:00 – Final Years of Leadership and Burnout57:00 – Returning to the U.S. and Helping Coach Others59:00 – Encouragement to Stay Faithful Over the Long Haul  To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall speak with Alan Shea, a longtime missionary with SIM who serves in Liberia through broadcast engineering, electrical infrastructure, and logistics support. Alan's decades-long ministry has included keeping Christian radio stations running, ensuring hospitals have clean water and reliable electricity, and responding to crises like Ebola and civil war evacuations.Alan was born at ELWA Hospital in Liberia, where he now serves as a technical advisor, continuing a legacy started by his missionary parents. Through remarkable stories of faith, risk, and obedience, Alan reflects on how God uses people with technical skills in powerful and unexpected ways. This episode is full of wisdom for anyone wrestling with calling, risk, or the quiet but essential roles in missions that make gospel work possible.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:SIM USA: https://www.simusa.orgELWA: https://www.elwaministries.org/The Shea’s ministry page: https://alan.shea.net/My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers: https://utmost.orgBruchko by Bruce OlsonEternity in Their Hearts by Don RichardsonFinding Jesus in the Old Testament by David LimbaughI Married You by Walter Trobisch 00:00 – Intro: Meet Alan Shea, Missionary Engineer With SIM01:00 – Technical Missions: Radio, Hospital, and School Support03:00 – Power and Infrastructure in Liberia06:00 – Water Treatment and Becoming a “Water Engineer”08:00 – How Alan Helps Enable Pastors and Church Planters09:30 – Alan’s Family’s Legacy at ELWA12:00 – A Technical Call Shaped by Obedience15:00 – Education, Bible Training, and Radio Experience18:00 – Why Heart-Language Radio Matters20:00 – Strategic Power of Radio in Africa Today22:00 – Shortwave’s Impact During Ebola Outbreaks24:00 – Broadcasting to 330 Million Across Africa26:00 – Evangelism Through Media: Local Voices, Local Languages29:00 – War in Ivory Coast: Evacuations and God’s Provision32:00 – “What Happens to You Is God’s Problem”35:00 – Safety vs. Obedience: Trusting God in Hard Places38:00 – God’s Call, God’s Care—And Meeting His Wife Sherry41:00 – Family Connections in Missions Across Generations43:00 – Starting Full-Time Service in Liberia46:00 – Ebola Response and Medical Ministry49:00 – SIM Missionaries Contracting Ebola: Survival and Witness52:00 – Why Healing Isn’t Enough Without the Gospel54:00 – Long-Term Investment: Mentoring, Building, Equipping56:00 – Urgent Technical Needs in Liberia Today58:00 – Who’s Needed? Mechanics, Electricians, Trainers, Engineers01:00:00 – God Uses What You Have—Even if It’s Not Enough01:01:00 – Discernment, Community, and Calling Into Missions01:02:00 – Final Encouragement: God Calls, Equips, and Sends To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with David Gaona, Assistant Executive Director at Lifeline Youth Ministries in Elkhart, Indiana. David shares how his life was transformed from a troubled youth searching for identity to a disciple-maker passionate about reaching the next generation.David recounts his early exposure to church through a persistent neighbor, the profound impact of his mother’s faith, and his journey through rebellion, restoration, and eventual calling into ministry. Now a leader preparing to step into the Executive Director role at Lifeline, David brings a unique perspective on holistic youth ministry—offering after-school programs, trade skills, mentorship, and the gospel to kids across Elkhart.From starting Bible studies in juvenile detention centers to hosting Christian hip-hop concerts that spark genuine change, this episode shows how God can use anyone, right where they are. It’s a moving reminder that missions doesn’t always mean “going far”—sometimes it just means staying close and staying faithful.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Lifeline Youth Ministries: https://www.elkhartlifeline.comWord of Life Bible Institute: https://wordoflife.eduTBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention): https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbriDon’t Waste Your Life by John PiperWhat Are You Going to Do with Your Life by J.D. GreearJust Do Something by Kevin DeYoung 00:00 – Introducing David Gaona and Lifeline Youth Ministries01:00 – Why David Cares Deeply About Youth Ministry02:30 – Lifeline’s Holistic Programs: After School, Construction, Business05:00 – Impact of Consistent Relationships and Summer Camps07:00 – Preparing for Executive Leadership in Ministry08:00 – David’s Testimony: From Chaos to Church10:00 – The Power of One Faithful Neighbor12:00 – A VBS Invitation That Changed Everything14:00 – The Faith of David’s Mom and Her Bold Evangelism17:00 – Her Daily Devotion Life and Its Legacy19:00 – Transformation in the Whole Family21:00 – David’s Rebellion and the Pit of Emptiness24:00 – Coming to Christ at 19: A Midnight Knock27:00 – Early Growth, Factory Work, and Temptation28:30 – God Opens the Door to Word of Life Bible Institute30:00 – Discipleship and Ministry Training at Word of Life32:00 – Returning to Elkhart with a Burden for Youth34:00 – Divine Appointment: Meeting Lifeline at a Summer Camp36:00 – Joining Lifeline in 2016 and Reaching Youth38:00 – Programming That Connects: JDC, Diversion, Trades40:00 – How TBRI Shapes Their Approach42:00 – Reaching Gen Z with Music, Mentorship, and the Gospel45:00 – Using Christian Hip-Hop to Reach Incarcerated Teens48:00 – Rethinking Mission: Every Believer is Sent50:00 – Empowering Parents Through Lifeline’s Upcoming Programs52:00 – The Christmas Store and Preserving Dignity53:00 – Internships and School Partnerships55:00 – What David Sees in the Next Generation To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with longtime teammate and design engineer David Palmer. With over a decade of experience at SonSet Solutions, David shares his heart for missions, discipleship, and how God has uniquely used his background in engineering to further the gospel.Now stepping into a new role in mobilization at SonSet Solutions, David unpacks what it means to mobilize others into the Great Commission. From his own calling through short-term trips and college ministry to mentoring youth and equipping churches, David offers practical wisdom for anyone wondering what their role is in God’s mission to the nations.You’ll be challenged to consider how your life fits into the Great Commission—and encouraged that God can use your gifts, your story, and your obedience to reach the unreached.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Via Nations: https://www.vianations.org/Joshua Project – People Group Statistics: https://www.joshuaproject.netDavid Platt on Unreached Peoples: https://radical.netExplore Study by Via – 7 lessons on how to be involved with the great commission: https://store.vianations.org/collections/mission-mobilization/products/explorePerspectives Course: 4 month class centered on the great commission and missions: https://perspectives.org/Global Frontier Missions Resources: General resources and articles: https://www.globalfrontiermissions.org/missions-mobilizationMissionary Biographies:  https://edge.pioneers.org/articles/our-must-read-missionary-biographies 00:00 – Introducing David Palmer01:00 – What is a Mission Mobilizer?03:00 – David’s Dual Role: Design Engineer + Mobilizer05:00 – The Need for Laborers: Why Mobilization Matters07:00 – Discipleship in the Church and Youth Ministry09:00 – How Engineering Skills Fit Missions12:00 – A Missions-Minded Upbringing14:30 – Uganda Trip: Pre- and Post-Conversion17:00 – College Ministry: CRU and Discipleship20:00 – Mentors, the Local Church, and Spiritual Growth23:00 – Choosing Ministry Over Corporate Engineering25:00 – Peer Pushback and Bold Decisions27:00 – Seeking Mentors and the Value of Being Challenged30:00 – Practical Advice for Finding a Mentor33:00 – Discipling Others with Intention35:00 – Discipleship in the Local Church38:00 – Building a Culture of Spiritual Multiplication41:00 – Why Discipleship is Foundational to Missions43:00 – The State of the American Church and Global Missions46:00 – Sobering Stats on the Unreached49:00 – The Role of the Church in Sending50:00 – A Biblical Perspective on Support Raising53:00 – Inviting Others Into the Mission55:00 – Equipping New Missionaries with Vision and Tools57:00 – Closing Reflections on Obedience and Eternity To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this inspiring fourth episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall speak with Breck Conley, a 19-year-old IT specialist serving with SonSet Solutions through our Discover program. Breck shares her remarkable journey—from homeschooling and graduating college early, to sensing God’s call into ministry at a young age.With clarity, humor, and deep conviction, Breck recounts how the Lord used mentors, family support, and divine redirection to bring her from a job in the IT industry into full-time missions. She shares insights into using technical gifts for the Kingdom, the value of inter-generational mentorship, and the trust-filled adventure of raising financial support.Whether you're tech-savvy, discerning a call to missions, or mentoring the next generation, Breck’s story will inspire you to walk boldly where God leads.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Liberty University: https://www.liberty.eduSupport raising training bootcamp: https://supportraisingsolutions.orgSonSet Solutions – Discover program: https://sonsetsolutions.org/discover/ 00:00 – Intro: Meet Breck Conley01:00 – Discover Program and Breck’s Role in IT02:30 – Finding Joy in Help Desk Work04:00 – Network Engineering & Renovation Projects06:00 – Breck’s Upbringing and Heart for Ministry08:15 – A Missions Sunday That Changed Everything10:00 – From Industry to Calling: Meeting John & Jean Anderson12:30 – Early Church Involvement and Parental Support15:20 – Mentorship and 1 Timothy 4:1217:00 – How to Find Spiritual Mentors20:30 – Learning from Multi-Generational Community22:00 – Homeschooling and Early Technical Curiosity24:00 – Liberty University Dual Enrollment27:00 – First Job Experience in the IT Field30:00 – Launching a Youth Worship Team33:00 – Meeting SonSet Solutions at a Missions Panel35:30 – A Clear Call to Reconnect with SonSet Solutions38:00 – Prayer, Confirmation, and Reapplication42:00 – Applying to the Discover Program46:00 – A Timely Email and Step of Faith48:00 – Support Raising as Trust and Growth50:00 – God’s Provision Through the Church52:00 – Low Points and Lessons from the Field54:00 – Gen Z and Ministry Mindsets56:00 – New Avenues for Ministry Today57:30 – Final Reflections: Using Technical Gifts for Eternal Impact To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this encouraging episode of the Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with Elizabeth Hardin, Internship Program Coordinator at SonSet Solutions—and Cody’s sister! Elizabeth shares her unique journey from growing up in rural West Virginia as part of a ministry family to studying Global Studies at Boyce College, mentoring fellow students, and now helping mobilize the next generation into missions.Elizabeth speaks candidly about facing disappointment, navigating major life transitions (including marriage, graduation, and a new job), and how God used closed doors—like canceled mission trips—to open even greater opportunities. She also discusses her heart for counseling, becoming a pastor’s wife, and inspiring Gen Z to embrace risk and purpose in global missions.Whether you’re a college student, ministry leader, or just exploring how your gifts can be used by God, this episode will encourage and equip you.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Boyce College – Global Studies Program: https://www.boycecollege.comACBC – Association of Certified Biblical Counselors: https://biblicalcounseling.comSonSet Solutions – Internship Opportunities: https://sonsetsolutions.org/internship/Dr. Albert Mohler – Ask Anything Series: https://albertmohler.com/ask-anything 00:00 – Intro: Meet Elizabeth Hardin01:16 – New Role at SonSet Solutions: Internship Program Coordinator03:15 – Growing Up in a Ministry Family06:25 – Stories of God’s Provision in Childhood08:23 – Mentorship and the Importance of Discipleship11:01 – Homeschooling, Travel, and Choosing Boyce College13:04 – Studying Global Studies and Cultural Understanding14:36 – Ministry Experience During College16:00 – RA & ARA Roles: Counseling and Discipleship in College Life17:34 – A Friendship That Led to Leadership19:26 – Asking Dr. Albert Mohler: Why Are There More Women in Missions?22:30 – Business as Missions and Creative Access Opportunities24:18 – Overseas Experience: DR, Panama, and Supporting Missionary Families27:37 – COVID and Canceled Trips: When Plans Fall Apart30:36 – Seeing God's Providence Through Disruption32:30 – Navigating Life Transitions: Graduation, Marriage, and Change36:04 – Pursuing Certification in Biblical Counseling (ACBC)39:02 – Why Counseling? A Personal and Family Motivation41:21 – Gen Z and Risk Aversion: Facing Discomfort with Faith44:47 – Theological Confidence in God’s Providence Amid Risk45:30 – Living with Purpose and the Great Commission48:05 – Using Your Unique Gifts in Ministry50:11 – Being a Pastor’s Wife and Building Church Community51:08 – Excitement About Sonset Solutions’ Internship Program52:01 – Gen Z and Global Missions: Reaching the Nations at Home and Abroad55:24 – Cultural Pressures and the Fear of Missing Out on Comfort57:37 – Encouraging College Students to Use Their Time for Missions59:11 – Why Technical Skills and Media Matter for the Gospel01:00:00 – A Call to Make Yourself Available While You’re Young01:00:50 – Final Reflections and Farewell To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this powerful first episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall from SonSet Solutions sit down with Bryan Jackson, a young SonSet Solutions missionary, to explore his unexpected path from studying engineering to full-time missions. Bryan shares deeply personal stories from trips to Alaska, Turkey, Panama, and Tanzania, revealing how God used each experience to shape his calling.With humor, humility, and heart, Bryan discusses what it’s like to raise support, serve cross-culturally, and find peace in following God one step at a time. Whether you're considering missions, engineering, or just trying to figure out what’s next in life, this episode will inspire and encourage you.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links: SonSet Solutions: https://www.sonsetsolutions.orgSupport raising training bootcamp: https://supportraisingsolutions.org 00:00 – Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast01:00 – Meet Bryan Jackson02:00 – From Civil Engineering to Intercultural Studies05:55 – The Alaska Mission Trip That Changed Everything08:50 – Ministry Among the Hopeless09:56 – Eye-Opening Experiences in Turkey and Greece13:56 – Returning to SonSet Solutions: Internship to Discover Program18:00 – Serving Locally with a Global Impact19:25 – Mission Trip to Panama22:15 – A Closet of Broken Technology: Lessons Learned25:29 – Tanzania Trip: Bringing Light to Remote Churches28:34 – Speaking, Teaching, and Being Stretched30:30 – Is This My Lifelong Calling?33:52 – Support Raising: A Spiritual Journey36:15 – Facing Discouragement and Trusting God Daily38:50 – The Value of Prayer and Spiritual Partnership41:20 – Wrestling with the Concept of Support Raising43:33 – Biblical Foundations and the Ministry of Paul45:05 – The Church Working Together in God’s Timing47:15 – Real Stories of God’s Provision and Connection50:00 – Inviting Others into the Mission52:45 – Support Raising Is Ministry Too54:30 – Lasting Lessons from the Field56:05 – Final Reflections and Encouragement To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

In this inspiring second episode of The Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with Pastor Williams Yindi, founder of Unreached Peoples Mission in Tanzania. Once a high school chemistry teacher, Pastor Williams shares how a simple Bible study invitation led to a life of radical obedience, church planting, and holistic ministry across rural Tanzania.You’ll hear how he left a well-paying job to pursue full-time missions, how he proposed to his wife on the first meeting, and how God gave him a vision to plant hundreds of churches, start a school, launch a medical clinic, and train pastors to reach unreached people groups—including the nomadic Hadzabe tribe.If you’ve ever wondered how far faith can take you or how your skills (teaching, medicine, engineering, etc.) can be used in missions, this episode will stir your heart.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Resources & Links:Unreached People’s Mission (via Advancing Native Missions): https://advancingnativemissions.com 00:00 – Intro: Meet Pastor Williams Yindi01:03 – From Chemistry Teacher to Pastor02:26 – The Gospel Meeting That Changed His Life05:31 – Proposing to Naomi (and Her Surprising Response)08:38 – Leaving His Job and Following God's Call10:45 – Five Days of Prayer on the Mountain13:09 – The Birth of Unreached Peoples Mission15:33 – Annual Training and Encouragement for Bush Pastors17:46 – Family Tension Over Choosing Ministry21:20 – How the Training Center Got Started22:42 – The Power of a Bible, a Bicycle, and a Roof (BRR Strategy)26:03 – Church Growth and the Threat of the Prosperity Gospel27:32 – Balancing Family and Ministry30:08 – Combating False Teaching Through Biblical Training34:28 – Why Pastor Williams Started a School for Orphans38:34 – Starting a Medical Clinic in Rural Tanzania42:00 – The Need for Teachers, Doctors, and Volunteers43:13 – Early Partnership with SonSet Solutions44:59 – Impact of Solar Panels in Bush Churches50:33 – Reaching the Nomadic Hadzabe People54:39 – Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders56:44 – Advice for Young People Considering Missions59:44 – How to Learn More: Advancing Native Missions01:01:02 – Final Thoughts and Farewell To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

Get a taste of what’s ahead in Season 1 of The Go and Send Podcast! This trailer gives you a quick glimpse into the kind of inspiring, challenging, and deeply personal conversations you can expect throughout the season. You’ll hear snippets from several of our incredible guests—missionaries, ministry leaders, and everyday people living out the call to go and send—each sharing powerful stories and practical wisdom about global missions.Whether you're exploring your own calling or looking for ways to support others in theirs, this podcast is here to equip and encourage you.Subscribe and join us on the journey—and if you want to see the faces behind the voices, check out the trailer on our YouTube channel here: Youtube.com/@TheGoandSendPodcast.