Called To The Far Shore: Recent Episodes
Revive International
What comes to mind when you think of Christian mission? Does it seem intimidating? Does it seem like something someone else should be doing? Is it something that only happens in exotic places? The idea of Christian mission is a simple concept but can feel complex and can be enacted in many different ways. Join Andy and James, founders of Reaviva Brazil and Revive USA, organizations that work with children and teenagers in Brazil who are suffering from abuse, trafficking or exploitation, as they tackle this topic through discussions, interviews, the Bible and a bit of banter.
On the season 1 finale James and Andy discuss football, drugs, language barriers and reflect on some of their personal highlights of season 1 of the Far Shore.
Andy and James are back! This week they discuss the worrying trends of divorce and infidelity within the church and a biblical perspective of what it means to be a husband.
Andy interviews Tanas Alqassis from the Christian Missionary Society (CMS) who oversees the work of CMS in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Tanas shares about his life growing up in Palestine. Andy and Tanas discuss the current conflict in the Middle East, the danger of Zionism and what a Christian response to the conflict should look like.
James and Dave from NorthState Community Church in Chico, California finish their discussion on Church Culture.
James discusses some of the issues with the American Church with Dave Montoya from NorthState Community Church in Chico, California.
Andy interviews Mick Pease from SFAC (Strengthening Families for Abandoned Children). They discuss the challenges of shifting focus from institutional based care for vulnerable children to family care.
Andy and James discuss an assortment of different topics including accidental cultural swearing/cussing (hence the random explicit label), life at Revive, transitioning leadership and the impact of the pandemic.
Andy and James are back after a week off. In this episode they discuss the challenges facing short term missions trips and discuss what, if anything, could be done differently.
Andy interviews Kelly from the Graceful Warrior Project (www.thegracefulwarriorproject.com). Andy and James lament the lack of British easter eggs in Brazil and the USA.
Liturgical dancing. Some honest talk from the kids. Andy and James discuss their experiences being Dads!
The long awaited results of the portuguese song competition. James interviews Amy Smith from www.faithinkids.org about discipling children both in the home and the church.
Andy and James reflect on their lack of musical ability. The theology of giving in 4 minutes (kind of). Andy and James discuss money and how it relates to supporting full-time missionaries.
Andy and James unleash their long awaited Portuguese songs. James interviews Rick Maples from Africa Inland Mission about evangelism and discipleship.
Excerpts from James' awful Africa journal. Andy and James discuss success and its implications for ministry. James discovers what rhymes with horse in Portuguese.
Catch up on some of the recent happenings at Revive. Plans for the future. News about Revive's new four legged addition.
Interview with Nick Fast from Athletes in Action. Andy and James reminisce about their college/university experiences and discuss evangelism.
Andy and James refine some of their discussion on mission and answer some listener questions. A short update on some happenings at Revive. James butchers some Portuguese phrases.
Andy and James introduce themselves. Discuss what the podcast is all about. Talk about the work of Revive International. James attempts to learn some Portuguese.