Life, Ministry and Missions: Recent Episodes
Life, Ministry and Missions
How do we know God deeper?
What should we look for when we read the word of God?
Are any wrong ways to read the Bible?
Whether you are new to studying the Bible or have been doing it for years, this episode offers valuable insights that will help you unlock the hidden treasures within God's Word and apply its principles to your everyday life.
In this episode we talk with pastor Zach Nielsen who has grappled with challenging theological topics. Our conversation goes from discussing approaches to navigating disagreements and fostering healthy dialogue among Christians and churches.
Join us in a conversation with Ben Hacker. You will hear us challenging traditional ideas of success in ministry. Also, we will talk about alternative metrics for measuring impact and the importance of faithfulness over numbers.
What are the misconceptions of the missionary work?
What does mission mean?
What are its essential parts?
Let’s listen to Mike as he shares about the significance and importance of missionary work.
Who is Luis Osorio? What does he do in Compassion Connection? How did he learn English? And the most important question: How old is he?Listen to the new episode of CC and meet one of our most beloved staff members.
Kathy Leonzo shares with us how surrendering her life to the Lord has brought losses but at the same time many eternal gains. From sending a son to another country as a missionary to plant a church with her husband. Kathy reminds us that God is in control and his mercy never leaves us.
Steve shares some interesting and fun experiences in ministry over time. His love for the gospel has allowed him to travel to many places and to see God’s grace in different times of his life, not only in situations that look like they were taken out of the Bible but also in the struggles of daily life.
Going into missions? Serving God in a foreign country? This was not the plan for the newlywed 18-year-old Sandi Youngren, but the Lord had something else in mind. In this episode, Sandi shares a little of the joys, the hardships, the rewards and the grace that this unexpected call has brought for her life.
Mike Gunn has been a pastor, a church planter and, currently, a missionary. With his ministry, the Antioch Initiative, Mike travels to Asia, Africa and South America. He equips pastors and believers with resources that allow them to understand and teach the Bible. In this episode, he shares with us on the importance of culture in order to communicate the gospel. The message of the Gospel will never change, but how we communicate could change everything.
Segunda Sesión del Retiro "Cercanas a Él". En este episodio escucharemos de Kim Nielsen, quien compartirá sobre el resultado de pensar en todo lo bueno, agradable, perfecto, digno de alabanza y justo.
On this episode, Gaby is the guest and Laurel is the host. Gaby is interviewed about her cancer diagnosis and the work that God has done in her heart as she has lamented, hoped on, and held onto the Lord.
Ben Hacker shares his experience as a pastor, a church planter, a musician and other practical advice for a new body of believers.
Paul was in prison when he wrote the book of Phillippians, a letter full of encouragement, joy and contentment despite the hard circumstances that he was living at the moment. At our Women's Retreat last July, Laurel Eccles shared a session on this truth. How can we find satisfaction and joy in this life? In Christ alone.
Este episodio pertenece al retiro "Cercanas a Él" de Compassion Connection, realizado en julio del 2022. Aquí escucharemos sobre cómo batallar contra la ansiedad y el miedo que provienen por nuestras circunstancias y veremos el ejemplo del apóstol Pablo en su carta a los Filipenses.
Jonathan and Christen Walberg share with us a little bit about a new stage in life for their family. Additionally, Jonathan explains how he embraces the beautiful calling to serve God in his new role as Associate Pastor.
Can you imagine being the pastor of a 151 year old church? Well, Eric Weaver knows all the blessings, all the work, all the challenges, and all the sweet moments as he serves at First Baptist Church in Iowa.
"We can see throughout the Bible how people were inspired to write things for the glory of God. We find poetry and creative writing that point us to God and allows us to understand how can we glorify Him. And even how we can be happy or sad or any emotions and turn our emotions toward God"
Hear our next podcast episode in Spotify with Justin Eccles, with over 20 years of ministry and mission experience and current Director of CC Ecuador. You can find us at Compassion Connection Podcast.
Listen to our new episode as Sandi Youngren reads some of the most beautiful Psalms about trust in the Lord in difficult moments.
Ruth Ann and Jerry share with us how was to say goodbye to their family as they sent them on the journey of international missions.
The current political situation of Ecuador is unknown, yet we trust in the only One that has our future in control.
In this episode, Pastor Jonathan Walberg from First Baptist Church in Iowa shares with us a little bit about biblical counseling, family and how the truth of God shapes our hearts.
On this episode, Pastor Zach Nielsen of The Vine Church in Madison, Wisconsin shares with us a little bit about traveling, getting to know other cultures, sending close friends and servants to other countries and God´s plan in international missions.
Serving for over 20 years in full time missions and ministry across the globe, Laurel Eccles shares with us her favorite books, the joy of Biblical Counseling and the beauty of a life in service to the Kingdom of God.
Mike comparte un poco de su llamado a las misiones, su vida en un bonito país de Sudamérica y la importancia de estudiar la Palabra de Dios.
Mike shares a little bit of his call to international missions, his life in a beautiful Southamerican country and the joy of serving the Lord overseas.