Engaging Missions Show - Powerful Stories From Christian Missionaries, Church Planters, And Ministry Leaders

Like many of us, Steve VanDyke didn’t grow up in the church. He was born in Michigan, grew up in Southern California, and became a believer at age 20. At the time, he was dating his wife and they both became believers.They moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in 1998 and joined LifePoint church in 1999. Then, in 2007 the moved to India and began their missionary journey. Most recently, God called them to Bangkok, Thailand in 2011.In our time together, we talked about:How God called him into full-time ministrySome challenges he hadSpecific encouragement for people who think God isn’t able to use them anymoreOne thing that challenges missionaries that people often forget aboutInternet Resourceebible.comContact InfoFacebookstlkvandyke@gmail.comIf you’re interested, ask to be on their newsletterMentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider

While on a mission trip to Laos, Troy Cooper was convicted about how a "successful" ministry wasn't impacting lostness. What happened between him and God has shaped his ministry going forward.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

After 17 years in full-time ministry, Anthony Ferriell discovered FieldUSA and God led him in a new direction. As we talked, Anthony shared what he's discovered about finding time and doing things of lasting value.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Scott McClelland is a business owner who is involved in short-term missions. In our chat, he shared how short-term missions can be valuable and transformative. Listen to discover what God's done in his life.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

After taking a Children's Pastor position, Mary Ann Adams's world was rocked by a child's death. That sent her into a tailspin that only God could correct. But now she's teaching and loving children in Indonesia.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Selena Headley is a teacher and leadership developer in South Africa. Her focus on training young leaders to apply Biblical principles to crush the practical ravages of Apartheid will bear fruit for years to come.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Dr. David Garrison is a missionary and a researcher. Recently, he looked into how God is drawing Muslims around the world to faith in Jesus Christ. What he uncovered was encouraging and valuable as we share our faith.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Lee Wood was abandoned as a child and trapped by cocaine until he connected with God through a New Testament on a boat. Now he is an apostolic church planter who loves Jesus and trains others to do the same.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

John Key is the President of Community Servants, a ministry serving in Smyrna, TN. Throughout the course of each year, hundreds of people come from all around the United States to invest time in helping the poor. For many teens, this might be their first experience tangibly ministering the love of Christ to the poor.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Beau Burnham was raised in church but it was never very important to him until God stepped in during a time of struggle in his marriage. Now he is reconciled to God and his family and shares God's love with others.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

John Stephenson was the son of an atheist and a drug addict. Like many in his family, he was likely destined for prison until God got ahold of him. Now, he gives life to those around him.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Bruce Coble spent 3 years teaching the Bible in Zimbabwe and is now a Missions Pastor in the US. He encourages and supports missionaries, leads missions trips, prepares people for missions, and disciples Believers.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

About 5 years ago, Christ's command and promise - follow and I'll teach you to fish for people - took on new life for Steve Addison. Listen as he shares his journey and how God is ministering through their network.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Aaron Palmquist grew up in a Christian home, he faced some dark times. Even when Aaron was running from God, He showed Himself faithful and rescued Aaron. Now Aaron has a heart to make disciples wherever God has him.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Gabby Oechsle is a freshman at Lee University. Last summer, she went on a missions trip to Kenya with her youth group. While we talked, she shared several deep insights God has revealed to her over the years.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

After a career in ministry, Wendell Rovenstein thought he was nearing retirement but God had different plans. On a trip to China, he saw the need for Bibles and a way to get them into the hands of the Chinese legally.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Joshua MacLeod of Picture the Nations is a real renaissance man. He runs several non-profit ministries and is using photography to help break the cycle of poverty. Listen as he shares his story.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Caleb and Tracy Lorensen moved to Thailand when their son was young. They chose to honor his as a gift from God and God honored their efforts as they live in community and minister to their neighbors.Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

This week I have a special treat for you. We’re taking a break from our normal format of interviews to ponder briefly on Advent and Christmas.Christmas was always one of my favorite holidays. As a child, I loved the songs, the family, the friends, the snow (really), and of course, the presents. As a college student I learned about Advent, the season of preparation where we remember the Messiah’s incarnation and look forward to His immanent return.This week I pray that your heart is full, yet wanting for more of God. Join with the millions as we say, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus.Along with my short monologue, I’m sharing a special treat – a new recording of the ancient, O Come O Come Emmanuel. The copyright and licensing information is below. Enjoy!Audio Credit: O Come O Come Emmanuel by IKOS David Clifton with the choirs of Peterborough Cathedral from the album Christmas Carols and Songs / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice