The Red Roots Podcast: Recent Episodes
Romon Gore
In today's episode, I talk about how us running a local clinic came about. I also dive into the reality of the situation and the struggles/challenges which lie ahead.I hope you enjoy! Provecho!!
In today's episode, we look back on 2022 and look forward to some things we have planned for 2023.
In today’s episode, I give a general update, but also specifics about our giving tuesday fundraiser and the results so far. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In this episode, Romon talks about the changes in ministry and how we're growing and what that plan looks like going forward.
In today's episode, we talk about raising kids overseas. We discuss the challenges and the benefits, as well as share some of our own experiences. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss what are the biggest problems in our neighborhoods, and why aren't we solving them. (Romon rants)
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
We're back! In today's episode, we discuss some of our plans and expectations for 2021.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today’s episode, we reflect on the victories and struggles that 2020 brought, as well as our expectations for 2021.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
It's Thanksgiving week, so we thought it would be a great time to reflect on the things that we are grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In case you haven't heard, we're buying property. In today's episode we go into detail about why we want to buy property and what we plan on building on it. If you are involved in our ministry or interested in being involved, this episode is for you.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
For most people, there's going to come a time when you have an idea that simply doesn't work. Missions is no different. So in today's episode, we discuss how to respond when ministry projects don't work out as planned, or just flat out fail.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss what the process of discipleship looks like for us and what we want it to look like in our church in the future.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
When should we assimilate to a culture? When should we push for change in a culture? What does that look like? We discuss this and more in today's episode! We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss what our biggest challenge in missions is. What are the things that have held us back from reaching our full potential?
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss prayer. More specifically, when should we take time to "pray about it" vs. just going ahead with doing stuff.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we were SUPPOSED to discuss how we go about discussing new ministry projects. We touched on it, detoured into other topics in the process.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
There are ministries that are a day to day grind and don't always produce desired results in a few weeks, months, or sometimes even years. In today's episode, we discuss the struggle of working in these types of ministries, the ones that most people don't see as exciting.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Technology has changed the way we do missions. From social media to video calling, communication has become easier than ever before. So the question is: With all of this technology, are newsletters still necessary? In today's episode, we discuss that and more.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In the world of missions, mental health issues are the silent dream killers. The things we once dreamed about and felt called to end up deserted and abandoned due to mental health challenges. So, in today's episode, we discuss it. How to deal with mental health challenges/issues on the mission field. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we discuss the idea of furlough and what that looks like for different people. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we had two special guest, the Gore girls. I TRIED to get their perspective on life in Bolivia and missions in general. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we talk about the complexities of saying, "Goodbye" and whether or not it gets any easier over the years. We discuss our toughest "goodbye" moments over the years as well. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In this week's episode, we discuss the tension between doing too much, or not enough. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
For our 50th episode, we decided to answer questions from you, our listeners, but we couldn't fit them all into one episode. This is the continuation of episode 50. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
To celebrate our 50th episode, we decided to take questions via facebook and answer them. We answer questions all across the board, from favorite foods to highs and lows of ministry in Trinidad. To get all questions answered, we divided it into two episodes, here is part 1. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Does constant exposure to poverty and brokenness affect our ability to see the needs around us? We discuss this and more on today's episode. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we talk about feeling inadequate in missions and how we respond to/deal with those feelings.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss what the process of evaluating ministry looks like for us. When do we do it, How do we do it, who should be involved, etc.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!!
Should we come to the mission field with a set vision or should we just show up and see what happens? In today's episode, we discuss this and more. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss how we've been handling our 3 months in quarantine. What we've learned, what we've been working on, etc.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we talk about whether or not we as missionaries should be involved with social causes in the countries we serve in. And if so, to what extent?
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss the issue of racism and how it affects the church as a whole. We felt it would be foolish and dismissive to go on, talking about other things and ignoring the elephant in the room. So today, we talk about it. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss the power of social media in ministry and how important it's become in our society.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we have discussion about short term missions and how it can be either damaging or helpful.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss what are our favorite things about missions and being missionaries.
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In today's episode, we continue the conversation about what we wish we would've known before going into missions.
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In today's episode, we discuss a few things we wish we would have known before going into missions and how knowing that before could have helped us serve better.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode discuss what it means to serve well and what that looks like.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss talk about the idea that you have to be a preacher to be a missionary and the need for skilled people in missions.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we talk about generosity. When does it help? When does it hurt? Do we struggle with it? Are we doing it "right"? We talk about these questions and more in today's episode.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!!
In this episode, it's obvious that, just like most of the world, we're really bored. BUT, we are safe and healthy.
This episode isn't about anything in particular. Just a chat about current events to help distract you for a few minutes.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's podcast, (from quarantine)we talk about some of the effects of COVID-19 here in Bolivia, and how we're coping. Romon also shares the story about how he, Ruddy and two others broke up a robbery ring, a vehicle trafficking ring, and a drug ring all in one.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Last week, we took a trip up to some small towns in Northern Bolivia to do our school program there. In today's episode, we recap our trip.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we discuss why some missionaries who leave the field feel like failures and some of the toxic expectations that missionaries have.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!!
We're finally at phase four. Today, we try and paint a picture of what our more long term goals look like. From a rescue home to a furniture shop, we talk about it all in today's episode.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we talk about phase three of our ministry, and frogs....
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we discuss phase two of our ministry plans. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
In today's episode, we begin to discuss phases of our ministry. We obviously start today with phase one, which is mainly building/establishing the church and getting our community garden started.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we have a conversation about fundraising in missions. What works? What doesn't? What's the heart behind it? Etc.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Melinda is back! Today, we discuss some of our expectations for the coming year. Romon rants about education and lack of excellence in the church. Imagine that...
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Just Romon this week. Today's podcast is a review of what we did in 2019, and how that paved the way for what we're going to do in 2020. It's a little different, but we hope you enjoy. Provecho!
We had our Christmas outreach on Sunday (December 22). This week on the podcast, we give you a recap of how it went and what we're looking to do going forward.
Merry Christmas to you all and we hope you enjoy! Provecho!!
Melinda's back! Today, we discuss Christmas in Bolivia. Some of the different traditions and how we celebrate it. We also talk about what we have on the agenda between now and the end of the year.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
It's a rainy, draggy day here in Bolivia. Melinda is out sick, but we continued with our Christmas theme of the podcast. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
After a week off, we're back! For the next four weeks, we're going to be talking about Christmas themes for half of the podcast. Here's week one of four. We hope you enjoy. Provecho!
Today, we give an update on the political situation here in Bolivia, as well as ministry happenings and finishing the year strong. We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we give you an update on the intense political situation Bolivia is currently facing. That, plus Simon talks a lot! Happy listening! Provecho!
Today, we talk a little bit about what we're currently working on, as well as our hopes and goals for 2020.
We hope you enjoy! Provecho!
Today, we give an update on everything going on in Bolivia. Please continue to pray for us and Bolivia. Thanks for listening.
Wondering how the election is going? Here, we give a quick update about the progress or lack thereof. Then, we go into our regular weekly update. Enjoy!
In this weeks episode, we discuss a little more about the current political situation here in Bolivia and what's at stake in Next week's election. Pray for Bolivia.
Today, we took a break from our weekly updates to just have a good time. We answer random questions from the internet and enjoy a good laugh. We hope you enjoy!
"What has God taught you as missionaries that you couldn't have learned back home?"
Today, we answer this question and more. Happy listening!
We're back with our weekly update. A lot of cool stuff happening in ministry. We talk everything from children's church to capybaras. Enjoy!
Today we give our weekly update, with a touch of everything else (As always). From bird-watching to American football, hope you enjoy.
Romon is here. Melinda is here. Simon is here. Here's our update for the week of September 1. Enjoy!
Romon's here. Melinda's here. Simon is back. Today, we give our weekly update and talk a bit about challenges we've had this week and challenges we all face as part of the church in general. We hope you enjoy!
New week, new update. This week we talk motorcycles, singing, the need for transparency in church, how we feel about Mondays, and obviously, Jesus. Enjoy!
Simon joins us today to tell us about his role hear with us and to discuss everything that's going on, currently as well as future plans.
Sorry guys, we had some audio challenges for some reason. Remember, we're new at this. I normally would have done it over, but I decided that even though the audio is bad, the content was good and authentic. Impossible to try and replicate that convo. Anyways, put some headphones on and try and enjoy anyway!
Here's our weekly update. Also, I share a bit about the situation of our church and some of the issues that the young people in our community face.
We decided to start a podcast. The idea is that we can have the means to have a running update, communicated audibly. We hope you find this enjoyable.