4:18 Podcast

Emily sits down with Tyson Griffin (Senior Pastor) and Zach Callahan (Administrative Director) of Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church in Georgia. Expect to hear about the transformation they witnessed and experienced on their recent trips, as well as the spiritual climate in Madagascar and Kenya. 

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This episode with the next generation was a joy! Emily sits down with Addie and Renee, two women who love God and His people, to talk about their trip to Kenya with Possibilities Africa. They share what they saw in the villages and churches, and how moving it was to witness the faith of African brothers and sisters. 

Timestamps:

00:25 - Addie and Renee share who they are

04:20 - Villages, markets, community, and the beauty of Africa

08:25 - Seeing God’s faithfulness through growth and impact

13:07 - Witnessing trust in God, faith on fire, and hospitality

21:08 -  Transformation in people’s lives

24:10 - “This is a glimpse of heaven”

30:04 - Prayer for Possibilities Africa

What does Jesus’ declaration in Luke 4:18–19 mean for us today? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the passage behind our podcast. Expect themes of good news for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, the significance of the Year of Jubilee, and the hope of Christ’s return.

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1:00 - Context for Luke 4:18-19

3:40 - The prophecy of the coming Messiah

4:37 - The significance of the Year of Jubilee

9:45 - What the Year of Jubilee has to do with us today

12:58 - The return of Christ and "living in the comma" 

14:45 - The startling reaction of the Jewish people

16:55 - New beginnings and second chances in Christ

Taina reflects on the days she spent praying for this ministry back when it was just a calling on Martin's heart, watching God bring it to life. Doug reflects on returning to the same communities he visited 18 months ago and seeing God's faithfulness in the transformation.

A dry plot of land now has a well built by hand. A pastor has turned his land into a source of ministry income. A leadership training overflows with more people than expected. Tune in to hear more stories like these of God at work.

Timestamps: 

00:31 — Taina’s story: from praying for the ministry’s beginning to returning 20+ years later

03:09 — Doug on growth over the last 18 months–water access and farming

06:45 — Spiritual fruit – “so many lives from the seeds of those prayers”

11:20 — Leadership training and vibrant worship

16:38 — Dignity, empowerment, and what the trip challenged personally

20:02 — The need for theological training and deep roots in the church

24:00 — Three words that describe their recent trip

26:51 — How listeners can pray for the ministry

33:52 — Closing prayer

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As associate pastor at Steadfast Bible Fellowship in Omaha, Jonathan has spent years praying and witnessing God at work through Possibilities Africa. From his first trip to Kenya in 2012 to returning with his son in May of 2026, he saw firsthand how communities move from hopelessness to hope through the holistic gospel that touches every part of life. 

Timestamps: 

01:13 - Jonathan’s background

04:25 - How the partnership with Possibilities Africa began

09:25 - Hopelessness, poverty, and joy

15:00 - People Jonathan encountered in Kenya

24:22 - Prayer needs

25:26 - Three words for the trip

34:20 - Closing prayer 

In this episode, Lexie Moore shares her personal journey of generosity. We explore biblical principles, practical ways to give, and how generosity can deepen your spiritual walk and impact communities. 

Timestamps:

02:40 - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 and God as the ultimate cheerful giver

06:55 - Joy in unexpected acts of generosity and kingdom impact

09:50 - From reluctant giving to cheerful giving

12:32 - Why they give to Possibilities Africa 

15:51 - Advice for giving: pie analogy and worshipful generosity 

19:20 - Being strategic about planning for giving 

23:00 - Seeing God at work 

Matt Shada joins the podcast for a discussion about the future of Possibilities Africa. What will it take to reach the entire continent of Africa? What challenges are we up against? How might the people of God pray? Hear all of this and more in this episode with Matt. 

Matt Shada currently serves as the lead pastor for Steadfast Bible Fellowship in Omaha and has been an active, faithful, and committed board member for Possibilities Africa. Matt has been with Possibilities Africa in some form or fashion since the very beginning, when it was only an idea, and he has stayed with the organization over the last 20 years as a visionary, prayer warrior, and supporter.

Matt Shada joins us for an episode of the 4:18 Podcast for a conversation about his father, the late Doug Shada, and his life of faith. Doug was a catalyst for growth as Possibilities Africa began in the early 2000s until the day he went home to be with Jesus. This is his story. 

Get to know Roger Allmand, a purposeful partner of Possibilities Africa, in this special episode. Expect to learn more about the importance of looking for God's hand, the definition of legacy, and the value of relationships. 

Emily sits down with Ryan Bristol to discuss Ryan's trip to Kenya with the 2025 team. Get to know Ryan, an associate pastor at Living Faith Fellowship who farms near Kearney, Nebraska.