One Link Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Suparsh, shares his journey to faith and how he ultimately left Hinduism to follow Christ. From the beginning of his faith journey to the hardship and trials he endured with the change in his family relationships, Suparsh's story is altogether inspiring and encouraging to all of us in our walk of faith.
Travel often? The OneLink staff certainly has! In this special panel discussion with James, Kevin, Elise, Krystal, Phyllis, David, and Melody from the OneLink staff, they share helpful tips and personal hacks they learned from their own experiences with air travel. Prudence and shrewdness go a long way, especially when it comes to international flights!
Resources Shared in the Episode:
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Patagonia Roll-Top Bag
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Packing Cubes
Building a consistent culture of prayer is a challenge even for the most established ministries. In this episode, James and Megan dive into the vital importance of interceding for the nations, exploring how a global prayer focus does more than just move the needle abroad—it transforms the students themselves and the very heart of their campus."
Resources:
https://prayercast.com
Other Episodes with Megan:
S5:E9 - You Can't Separate Mission Mobilization from Disciple Making
Explore why growing in your ability to manage tasks, time, and systems doesn’t compete with relational ministry — it actually multiplies it. When your life is disorganized, urgent tasks crowd out meaningful conversations. But when you build simple rhythms and structures, you create margin, emotional energy, and mental space to invest deeply in people.
If you’ve ever felt torn between task productivity and people, this conversation will help you see how getting better at one can strengthen the other.
You don't need to have your whole life figured out in your 20's. It's a crucial season with tremendous opportunities for personal training. In this episode, James and Brad break down what that means for young Christians who will undoubtedly face many challenges in their 20's. Making the most of this time in your life can really shape your faith and trust in God.
Someone's testimony can both really encourage us and challenge us at the same time. In this episode, Peter and James continue to discuss the life and ministry of C.T. Studd. His life of faithful service is nothing short of remarkable and is sure to encourage us to run the race set before us.
Books mentioned:
- C.T. Studd: Cricketer & Pioneer - Norman P. Grubb
- C.T. Studd - Janet and Geoff Benge
For a succinct story of his life and lessons learned check out S1:E13 CT Studd: More than a great name.
How much are you willing to sacrifice for Christ? In this episode, Peter and James discuss the life of C.T. Studd, an extraordinary man who counted no small cost for the cause of Christ. He was all or nothing when it came to living for the Lord. As they dive into his early life through the time he spent overseas, many reflective questions surrounding zealousness, sacrifice, and even family life arise for us.
Books mentioned:
- C.T. Studd: Cricketer & Pioneer - Norman P. Grubb
- C.T. Studd - Janet and Geoff Benge
For a succinct story of his life and lessons learned check out S1:E13 CT Studd: More than a great name.
Is language learning for everyone? Join us as we talk about our experiences and the lessons learned as we went through our language learning journey overseas. Though it comes with its challenges, it is also met with countless blessings. Not to mention the hilarious (and often embarrassing) stories that come out of it as well.
The degree is finished and the bags are packed—but is their faith ready for the flight home? Rich joins the OneLink Podcast to tackle the unique, often-overlooked challenges international students face when taking a new faith back to their home country. Learn how to bridge the gap between campus conversion and lifelong discipleship.
You can learn more about or connect with Rich by visiting https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at Rich Mendola rmendola at ifiusa.org.
If you'd like to catch previous episodes with Rich, check out:
S6:E6 The Changing Face of International Student Ministry with Rich Mendola
S6:E2 Incorporating Biblical Hospitality in Your Life - International Students with Rich Mendola
In an era of ChatGPT and instant translation, many assume the "Great Commission" of Bible translation is just a few algorithms away from being finished. But is AI actually doing the heavy lifting? In part two of our series, our guest returns to explain why Bible translation is still a deeply human endeavor. We discuss the limitations of technology, the nuance of unwritten languages, and why a computer can't as of yet capture the "heart language" of a people group.
What does it actually take to bring the Word of God into a new language? It’s more than just swapping words—it’s about heart, culture, and years of life on the ground. In part one of this two-part series, we sit down with a translation consultant who shares her journey starting in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. We pull back the curtain on the "inner workings" of translation, discussing the linguistic hurdles, the deep relationships required, and what it’s like to see a community receive the Bible in their mother tongue for the first time.
The bags are unpacked, but the journey isn’t over. For many students, the hardest part of an overseas trip isn’t the culture shock of going—it’s the "reverse culture shock" of coming home.
In this episode, we dive into the critical window of reentry and debriefing. We explore how to help student teams process their experiences, navigate the transition back to campus life, and integrate their global perspectives into their local college ministry. Whether you are a student leader or a staff member, learn how to turn an overseas experience into a foundation for long-term spiritual growth.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Art of the Debrief: Questions to help students process what they saw and felt.
- Navigating Reentry: Handling the "disconnection" from friends and family who didn't go.
- From Missions to Campus: Strategies for re-engaging with college ministry.
- The Long-Term View: Ensuring the lessons learned overseas don't stay overseas.
You can also hear Brett on Season 4, Episodes 1-4 Founders Series as he shares about his experiences in helping found OneLink International.
Have you wanted to go to the field and then felt delayed and discouraged? This episode is for you! Today we talk with Jessica who just completed from her second stint overseas. She originally thought she would go right back, but as she said in her words, "The path God leads us on is not always a straight line."
What and how does assessment benefit a mission sending organization? Whether its a church, a mission agency, or a combination of both time spent in assessing candidates usually pays big dividends.
Today we talk with Rich about how the face of international student ministry is changing, both here in the states and overseas as well, or more specifically the opportunity that is emerging for International Student work overseas.
For additional resources or to connect with Rich go to https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at rmendola@ifiusa.org
Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ. We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 2 of this interview with Mark and Gill. They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations.
Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ. We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 1 of this interview with Mark and Gill. They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations.
Reading is absolutely crucial in the life of a Christian. The same is true even more so in leadership. “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” In this episode, Kurt from the University of Florida BCM shares from his experiences how the discipline of reading Christian books yields tremendous spiritual fruit. From his shared experiences, he draws out practical habits that can ensure a rhythm of reading that will help to sharpen one’s spirit, stimulate the mind, feed the soul, and deepen our walk with God.
Kurt's All Time Best Books:
- Daws by Betty Skinner (my fav)
- Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman
- The Lost Art of Disciplemaking by Leroy Eims
- Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders
- Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World by Bob McNabb
- Fresh Wind Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
- The Fuel and the Flame by Shadrach and Worcester
- Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret
- Gospel by JD Greear
- Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
- The One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven by Mark Cahill
Kurts recently read list (Some overlap)
- One Thing You Can’t Do In Heaven - Mark Cahill
- The Making of a Leader - Dr J Robert Clinton
- Fresh Wind Fresh Fire - Jim Cymbala
- A Resilient Life - Gordon MacDonald
- Gospel - JD Greear
- High Impact Teams - Lance Witt
- Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret - Dr & Mrs Howard Taylor
Hospitality is often reduced to Pinterest-perfect dinner parties and clean houses, but the biblical call is much more radical. In this episode, we sit down with Rich Mendola, Global Ambassador for International Friendships, Inc. (IFI), to explore the true meaning of biblical hospitality. Rich shares from decades of experience welcoming students from the ends of the earth into his own home. We discuss why hospitality is a primary way for "outsiders" to experience the love of God, how to overcome the "busyness" barrier, and practical ways to engage the nations currently residing in our own zip codes.
For additional resources or to connect with Rich go to https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at rmendola@ifiusa.org
The bags are unpacked and the reports are in! We are opening Season 6 with a celebration of everything God did through our student teams and partners this summer. Tune in for an inspiring recap of our summer missions and a first look at the powerful conversations coming your way this season on the OneLink Podcast.
Busyness does NOT equal Hard Work. Following up on our conversation from Episode 19 Season 5. How can we make the most of every opportunity by growing in our Godly work ethic.
Shane was yearning to be overseas, but found that God had lessons to teach him before he was sent.
How can you make the most of every opportunity God is placing in front of you. Listen now to learn more.
We interview two long term worker who served in Mongolia and saw God do some amazing things. We'll discuss how shamanism interacts with Buddhism among the Mongols.
Books written by Gill:
Far from Cold
The Red Book
Today we discuss how Tribal or animistic believes combine with Islam in what is a very commonly encountered form of Islam... Folk Islam.
Resources:
- The Flaw of the Excluded Middle - Paul Hiebert
- Understanding Folk Religion by Paul G. Hiebert, R. Daniel Shaw, Tite Tienou
- A good handbook for working with this worldview, very thorough.
- Bridges to Islam: A Christian Perspective on Folk Islam by Phil Parshall is a classic.
- The Muslim Majority: Folk Islam and the Seventy Percent by Robin Dale Hadaway
- Communicating Christ Among Folk Religionists by By Gailyn Van Rheenan
One of the keys to OneLink's success has been building global partnerships. You can partner with us here.
Part two of our series on prayer with Clyde.
The 5 Prayer Guidelines for transforming your corporate prayer.
- Pray in the name of Jesus
- We agree in prayer
- Be lead by the spirit
- Pray for one thing at a time
- Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.
We sit down with Clyde, who has a prayer mentoring ministry. He has influenced his church toward a really significant prayer ministry.
You can hear more of Clyde at the Prayer Mentor Podcast.
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
-Paul
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich."
-Bonhoeffer
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Psalms drip with God's love for the Nations. Jump back in with us and Peter as we continue our walk through God's heart for the nations. This time we are in the Wisdom literature part of the Bible.
In our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we continue our interview with Jon as we talk about understanding and engaging communities rooted in Tribal religions.
Kicking off our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we sit down with a man who spent decades in Africa bringing the hope of Jesus to communities deeply rooted in Tribal religions.
This episode marks the final letter in our THUMB series:
T - Tribal
H - Hindu
U - Unreligious
M - Muslim
B - Buddhist
Today we sit down with a couple of campus ministers to talk about the inseparability of mobilization of disciple making, and what happens when you have a ministry trying to do one without the other. This episode will challenge you to make changes, so you are doing both well. Megan and Micah bring a lot of other wise ideas and insights to the table. Sit back and enjoy.
Resources:
Books:
Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: Why some disciple makers reproduce when others fail.
Episode notes.
Other episodes with Micah:
S4:E19 Step by Step Guide to Discipling Someone to Evangelize Well
S4:E5 Can You Talk Students Into Going? - Mobilization Conversation Part 1 of 3
S3:E1 - O-Week Stories - How God uses O-week
In part 2 of our dive into mental health with Elise we look at specific mental struggles and what Bible passages specifically to lean on for it. Elise has a Masters degree in counseling and is on staff with OneLink.
Recommended Reading:
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives) by Paul Tripp
Today we dive into mental health and what the Bible has to say about navigating that with Elise. Elise has a Masters degree in counseling and is on staff with OneLink.
Recommended Reading:
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives) by Paul Tripp
Today we jump in with one of my favorite people. He has a sharp mind and a caring spirit. He has been involved with discipling college students, reaching internationals, and has a lot of experience sharing with Japanese people.
Updated - sorry we had an issue with the audio the first time.
This episode we jump back into the Bible with Peter as we examine God's heart for the nations in the Books of Prophesy. This episode covers around 700 years of history.
The New Book of Christian Martyrs: Heroes of Our Faith from the 1st Century to the 21st Century (A Modern Update to Foxe's Book of Martyrs)
In this interview we talk with an overseas partner about his journey toward learning how to disciple people cross-culturally and also how God is using them to help the local leaders set up their own cross-cultural work.
We continue our conversation with Brent.
If you enjoy this episode you can check out Brent's podcast - The Burst Leadership Podcast.
Notes:
EACH
E - Embrace
A - Authenticity
C - Challenges
H - Healing
On this exciting episode we visit with Brent, who has made disciple cross-culturally overseas and in America. He shares some great lessons he's learned along the way about how you have to think differently to learn to disciple cross culturally.
Catch up with Brad and James and let's look at all the exciting things we are going to talk about this season on the OneLink Podcast!
We continue our interview from last week and we wrap up their last value and then dive deeper into their ministry and what God did there.
In this interview we talk with a couple who served in one of the toughest locations on the face of the earth. We discuss the values their team covenanted around and how that shaped their ministry choices among a hard to reach UPG.
Today we talk with a lady working with Afghani refugees. You'll learn how you can get involved, develop friendships, contextualize your presentation of the good news, and much more.
Resources:
Afghan Bibles
Discoverapp.org
5 Fish App
Pashto Radio
Today we talk with a young man who is midway into his first 2-year commitment overseas.
Today we talk with Randi about her work in Northwest New Mexico and what she's learned about working with the Unreligious. She also works quite a lot with Mormons and so we talk about that as well. She gives some really great ideas and techniques for disarming an angry atheist and getting into a real and authentic conversation with them.
Scriptures mentioned:
John 3:16-21
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Colossians 1:15 and following
Alex is a German citizen who began his life in East Germany. He grew up without a faith, but God used an international internship to open Alex's eyes. Now Alex works with Connexxions helping German students make the same faith journey he did.
Learn first hand what its like to be unreligious.
Join in on this discussion of working with the Non-religious in Germany and the Netherlands. We sit down with Martha from a college ministry in Europe called Connexxion. You'll learn about how to best work with the non-religious in Europe, and hear what God is doing now in an area that has become hard and rocky soil.
To connect with Martha email her at gomartha1 @ gmail . com.
We kick off a new series on working with the Unreligious. Today we interview Dan about his time in Moscow and Europe and what he has learned about working with the unreligious. How do you communicate who God is? What do you do with objections brought up by strong LBGTQ+ communities? How do we focus on our identity of being made in the Image of God?
This is part of our overall plan to cover everything from the THUMB acronym. We have already done series on working with Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. If you haven't listened to those go back and tune in.
Nina would say she isn't naturally good at evangelism... and yet now she does it overseas with her Muslim friends and neighbors. Join in on this conversation and learn how she grew and learned to share her faith. You'll grow, too.
Nina mentioned she likes to use God in History. For Training on using God in History click here.
Today we visit with Julie about how she really learned to share her faith overseas, and then how she trains both teams and nationals to share their faith in better ways in her context.
Resources:
Three Circles
Join us as we talk with Micah about how he specifically disciples someone to be able to evangelize well. This episode is also available on Youtube here with the title "Discipling Someone to Evangelize".
To download the evangelism presentation he uses go to https://www.nmsuchristianchallenge.org/campus-e-training-material.html
We talk with Cody in California about how they set up and use Gospel Appointments to share their faith and help their students do the same.
How to have Gospel Appointments
UCSC Challenge resources - Lots of other great resources for growing as a disciple and a disciple maker.
Today we sit down with former Carribean heathen boat Captain and current OU BCM staff, Matt Holland to talk about using the written word in Evangelism. Matt is passionate about evangelism, and passionate about taking others with him to learn how to share. Matt shares some great stories of the ways He has seen God work through using tracts when he shares. You'll be challenged and encouraged.
What’s your strategy for training students to evangelize? We continue our talk with David about the about the strategies and impact they see of training their students in evangelism. Part 2.
Campus E Training Material
NMSU Christian Challenge
Fear is what stops most of us from doing more evangelism. David talks with Elise and James about the strategies they use at NMSU to train their students in evangelism, and the way they learned to use Permission Based Evangelism to help lower their fear levels. Part 1.
Campus E Training Material
NMSU Christian Challenge
Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary by bringing Amy back to catch up with her, and then we dive into the life of Adoniram Judson. Adoniram was one of the first missionaries ever sent out from America. His life was filled with lots of suffering. Was it worth it?
For a great book on his life check out To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson.
What is Christmas like overseas for our long term partners? We'll share some stories of what God has done at Christmas, as well as perspectives on spending Christmas on the opposite side of the world.
In Luke 10:2 Jesus tells us "And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." how do we obey his command to "pray earnestly?"
Are you like many of our listeners who had a great missions experience in college, but then moved to a new town and a new church and you find yourself dissatisfied and even jaded about their mission efforts? How can we make them better? Today we sit down with Kirk, who was a mission pastor for 25 years. He shares mistakes he made and learned from, but also how God lead them to do some really effective work overseas.
Kirk mentioned Perspectives as a key turning point that helped their ministry grow. https://perspectives.org/find-a-class/
If you'd like to hear how God saved Kirk as an adult and lead him into missions you can listen to "Heathen Golf Pro to Discipler of All Nations" on the "Deep Water Podcast - Learning to make disciples the way Jesus did." Episodes 5 and 6.
This one could fit in the Old Timer series. David was one of the earlier campuses involved in sending with and shaping OneLink. Today we continue our conversation with David to ask him some question about how to build a sending culture in a campus ministry.
This one could fit in the Old Timer series. David was one of the earlier campuses involved in sending with and shaping OneLink. Today we sit down with David to ask him some question about how to build a sending culture in a campus ministry.
Mobilizing from the platform. How do you best mobilize students when you are speaking from the stage to a group you don't know. I sit down with Seth from the Traveling Team to ask him that question, because no one I know mobilizes better from the stage than the Traveling Team.
To book the Traveling Team to your campus or church:
thetravelingteam.org/booking
Mobilization Resources:
Let the Nations Be Glad - John Piper
Perspectives.org
The Abrahamic Revolution - Todd Ahrend
Live Life on Purpose - Claud Hickman & Todd Ahrend
Joshua Project - maps, statistics, resources, Unreached of the Day App
We continue our conversation with Micah and Peter about being better at talking to students about the nations.
In this episode, we interview two guests about how to have better mobilization conversations with students. Can we grow in our skill of mobilizing them to go?
On this episode we wrap up our talk with John, Bob, and Brett as they share about how OneLink developed, what they learned along the way, and how God guided them.
In this 3rd episode in our Founders stories we hear about how OneLink International is born, and how God continues to work and grow their hearts and vision for the nations.
In this episode you'll hear how God lead each of these men to start sending to the nations. You'll hear some good stories, some amazing stories, and some hard stories.
OneLink International was founded and developed by several key men, John, Bob, & Brett. These are their stories woven together in God's story of sending students to the nations.
In this episode we talk with Peter and continue to look at how God's heart for the nations is woven into the entire tapestry of scripture. As we look at God's love of all nations in the Judges we are going to tackle a tough question: How can God love the nations when He's wiping some of them off the face of the earth?
In this last episode we will talk about what seminary training looks like for the deaf, how to help a deaf ministry grow, and more. Part 3 of 3
Deaf Bibles:
https://www.deafpathway.com/
https://deafbible.com/
Want to start learning ASL? Here is a good Youtube playlist to get started. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6akqFwEeSphJ6rd50AtRBKNGracfavCi
During this interview we are going to talk about what its like being a CODA, how to serve the deaf in a God honoring way, how the deaf best learn the Bible, and more. Part 2 of 3
Deaf Bibles:
https://www.deafpathway.com/
https://deafbible.com/
Want to start learning ASL? Here is a good Youtube playlist to get started. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6akqFwEeSphJ6rd50AtRBKNGracfavCi
Today, Tyler and Gary visit with James about reaching those who cannot physically hear the good news. How do we reach them? What do they need? What can you do to engage the deaf community around you?
Today we examine God's continued pursuit of His name being glorified all over the world. This episode covers from Abraham through entering into the promised land.
Today we talk with a Doctor who used his medical skills to work in Thailand among Buddhists. Listen as he shares insights into their worldview and how he worked among them.
What do Buddhists believe about Jesus and Christianity? Are they open to listening? What is the normal response? How can you share with a Buddhist better? These and more on part 2 of our talk about the basics of Buddhism.
In this episode we cover the basics of official Buddhist beliefs while contrasting and comparing what you may find when talking with a Buddhist. This is part 1 of our talk about the official basics of Buddhism.
We continue our series on working with Buddhists. In the episode we continue our visit with Jack about those who specifically follow Tibetan Buddhism. We'll talk about the way their strategy of sharing has changed, the importance of groups, how persecuted believers have carried on, and much more.
Today we launch into our new series on working with Buddhists. We interview a long-time overseas laborer who works with a people group that follow Tibetan Buddhism. We'll talk about their worldview, sharing the gospel with them, a key book of the Bible to read in preparation, and much more.
Today we have a special guest with us discussing where in the Bible we begin to see God's care and intentions for the nations. Then we go on to discuss how that matters to us today.
This week we continue our interview with Eddie. We first spend some time talking about Campus Evangelism. Then we transition to talking about looking forward in your ministry when your race is almost run. Lastly, Eddie shares some really salient points about communicating with students and parents about missions safety.
Join us for a voyage inside the mind of a 30 year veteran in campus ministry as we explore with him:
- Things he has done to build a love for the nations in his ministry
- His take on recruiting staff and building a team
- Successfully juggling all the balls on a campus minister's plate
- What he would do if he was dropped on a new campus today.
Today we wrap up Hudson Taylor's story. Brad and James talk about the lessons we can learn from Hudson Taylor's life and work. It will challenge your faith.
Hudson Taylor now finds himself in China struggling to learn the language, struggling financially, and struggling to learn his place in the world of missionaries to China.
Join us as we walk through the story of Hudson Taylor's life as he prepares for service in China.
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Today we review and celebrate the life of Brother Andrew. He was a dutchman made famous for his work behind the Iron Curtain that was described in his book, "God's Smuggler". If you are a parent, it makes a great book or audio book to listen to with your kids. Andrew died Sep 2022.
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Brad jumps back in with us for a "short" summary of what we learned and our big takeaways in our series on working with Hindus.
In this interview we talk about some of the different dynamics of ministering to Hindu Women, as well as what it's like to be a single woman in a Hindu nation. Our guest shares with us about Hindu women counting the cost to convert to Christianity. She also shares openly with us what about her own journey of being a single on the field.
Book mentioned on the interview:
7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry
Today we have a great interview with a lady serving in South Asia. We talk with her about the fears, challenges, and worldviews of college students. Then we move into talking about culture, arranged marriages, and more. Followed by some thoughts of some faux pas people make when sharing their faith and how she lets the gospel be the filter.
For more on sharing using the Three Circles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W8ynRMr59k
Brad and James talk about the 4 key partnerships of OneLink International and how being in those partnerships helps reach the nations.
Today we are talking with Josh about some of the challenges and particulars about discipling Hindu Background Believers.
You can read his article here.www.abwe.org/blog/10-issues-discipling-hindu-background-believers-today
Today we interview a man who served as a missionary in South Asia for 8 years among Hindus, and he talks with us about 8 tactics for sharing the gospel with Hindus.
This episode starts off our mini-series on working with Hindus. We'll be talking with staff members who lived in South Asia as well as interviewing some experts in the work. In this series you can expect to learn about:
Sharing your faith with Hindus
Discipling Hindu background Believers
Learning about issues facing college aged Hindus
Hear about how God is working in the region and much more.
So, you're stuck in America? What does God want from you? Today we wrap up our series on Missions Mobilization, and end with some practical ways you can be involved.
Interview with Andy on the call to the nations, mobilizing African students, and barriers that prevent US students from going to the field. His prayer requests at the end are very salient.
Steve Shadrach with the Center for Mission Mobilization joins us to talk about the benefits and challenges of mobilizing other nations to fulfill the Great Commission.
Resources:
Find out more about CMM's Mobilization Index at https://mobindex.mobilization.org/
Weavefamily.org
What's it like to leave the field and become a missions mobilizer in a church? How do you grow your missions role when you are the first missions pastor? Listen in as we have a great visit with one of Brad's early mentors on the field.
Listen in with one of our top stateside partners on her view of missions mobilization from the Campus. Is it easier or harder these days? Where is she finding challenges and where is she finding joy?
Brad and James go through their top 5 barriers to missions mobilization in America. Then to make sure you don't end on a down note, they go through their Top 5 opportunities as well.
Beginning our new mini-series on Mission Mobilization. Is interest in missions growing or shrinking in the American church? What can we do as Christians?
Have you ever had one of those conversations with someone where they think they are a Christian, but you can tell from their life they don't know what it means to follow Christ? Listen in as we talk with one of our Campus Partners about how he deals with those conversations. Also, you'll hear about his overseas experience and what his first O-week was like as a Volunteer.
Listen in as we talk with a couple about how God has used O-week in their lives, both as a student & as volunteers.
Ending our series on working with Muslims, we discuss the cost of following Jesus and share a true story of a Muslim Background Believer (MBB) who is currently in prison for his faith.
Brad also mentions a talk that was very influencial for him by John Piper called, "Doing Missions When Dying is Gain."
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/doing-missions-when-dying-is-gain#full-audio
God is using dreams and visions to reach Muslims. How do we work alongside God in an area of His work most of us are not familiar with?
We continue our interview with Zach talking about what Muslims believe. In this episode we are going to talk about Ramadan, Sin, what they believe about Jesus, and sharing with Muslims.
We have a special guest in this episode who spent 12 years overseas working with Muslims. We'll be talking about the history of Islam, the Haj, and the rest of the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Is there a best approach to ministry with Muslims? Today we give you a framework to consider as you approach cross-cultural ministry as well as some specific examples.
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Some things divide us, and some bring us together. Stereotypes divide and friendships bring together. It's hard to share your faith with someone you only know through stereotypes. It's hard to receive truth when you can't see past the narrative you've heard.
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We continue to discuss the issues around contextualization. In this episode we dive into more of the specifics.
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Contextualization is a thorny issue. Is it good? Is it bad? What exactly is it, and why does it matter?
This episode begins our at least 7 part mini-series on working with Muslims.
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Wrapping up our interview with Brad and Marci. Hearing the story of their work overseas and then the call to leave their work there and take up a new work here.
Continuing our interview with Brad and Marci we'll hear a funny language/cultural story followed by some time talking about being a parent overseas and God's grace covering hard times.
Today the host becomes the guest. This episode is part 1 of an interview with Brad and Marci exploring Brad's salvation as a college student, their respective journeys to the field, and how God brought their lives together to serve him as family overseas.
Interview with Overseas Partner! Hear about how God removed them from a fertile field and placed them in a new field full of rocks. You'll hear about their struggles, but you'll also hear how God has brought them to the place where they are beginning to dream again. When we asked him what he would say to potential missionaries he said, "Be prepared to suffer and for it to take a lot longer than you think."
Interview with one of our Overseas Partners (OSP) who works with one of the least accessible people groups currently. She shares about the joys and struggles of putting down roots in a new location while continuing to pursue God's call to reach the nations.
We continue our discussion of long-term overseas work in this 36th episode of the One Link podcast.
Join us for the 35th episode of the One Link Podcast as we discuss some questions that come up when considering long-term overseas work.
We wanted to share this recording from a training we held earlier this year. Listen to our friend share about how to lead well.
We're back with a new episode of the One Link Podcast! Check out this talk that was given recently.
Continuing in our series from recent talks, here's Brad again speaking on taking the next steps.
We're back! Join us for something a little different. Here's the recording from a talk Brad gave recently. We're praying for you! Please pray with us.
Here we are with our last episode of our social justice mini series - and the last episode of the year! Join us for episode 28 - Faith Lived Out. We have another special guest!
Here we are with episode 27 of the One Link Podcast. We talk having a healthy balance in wading into the social justice arena and feature ANOTHER special guest!
Join us for the 26th episode of the One Link podcast! We're talking about loving your neighbor.
We're starting a new series today. Join us for our 25th episode - Outside our comfort zones.
Beaten by rods, the Areopagus, and more - we're talking about Act 17 in this episode of the One Link Podcast.
Flexibility, where "Shirley" doesn't live, and Acts. Join us for the 23rd episode of the One Link Podcast.
Join us to discuss some of the ways the Lord is at work, causing the Gospel to go forward. We'll start in Acts 13, here in the 22nd episode of the One Link Podcast.
Join us for the TWENTY-FIRST episode of the One Link Podcast as we dive in to Acts 5-7.
Join us for the 18th episode of One Link Podcast. We're joined by a returning guest, and we're jumping into a new series.
Join us for the 17th episode of our One Link Podcast where we are joined by a guest who speaks on the Power of Sticking to It.
Just us for the 16th episode of the One Link Podcast, we're talking about Adoniram Judson - and we're joined by our second-ever guest!
Join us for the 15th episode of the One Link Podcast! Today we're talking about Lottie Moon.
Join us for the 14th episode of the One Link Podcast, where we discuss the life of William Borden.
Join us for the latest episode of the One Link Podcast, where we talk about the man C.T. Studd, who was every bit as adventurous as his name suggests.
Join us for the One Link podcast episode 12, as we dive into the life of Emil Fischbacher
Here's the conclusion to our discussion on the life of William Carey! Tune in for episode 11 of the One Link Podcast.
Join us for the 10th episode of the One Link Podcast, and hear about the life of William Carey!
We're taking the 10,000 foot view this time and talking about the glory of God. Tune in for more on the One Link Podcast, episode 9.
We have our very first guest in episode 8 of the One Link Podcast - Perspectives from the Field. Don't miss this one!
Join us for episode 7 of the One Link Podcast where we discuss some of the beautiful moments in taking the Good News to the ends of the earth.
Join us for episode 6 of the One Link Podcast, where we discuss some common insecurities and questions that prompt us to ask, "Even Me?"
Should we keep sending short-termers? Join us on the One Link Podcast as we explore the place of short term work.
What happens to those who never hear? Confronting the reality of being "lost," we ask a difficult question.
The question of calling can be difficult to wrestle though. Together, let's work through it.
Why go, when there is so much need here? Our second One Link Podcast episode explores this question.