What happens behind the camera can be just as powerful as the story that makes the final cut.

In this episode of the 5Nine Creative Podcast, we’re sharing what storytelling on the mission field actually looks like—from packing camera gear for international travel and adapting when plans fall apart to building trust with the people whose stories we’ve been invited to tell.

Along the way, we reflect on experiences in places like Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, Ecuador, Thailand, and Mongolia, where some of the most meaningful moments were never part of the original plan—and sometimes never made it into the finished film.

Because ministry storytelling isn’t just about cameras, gear, or getting the shot. It’s about relationships, being present, honoring the people in front of the camera, and staying open to what God may be doing beyond the story you came to capture.

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In this episode of the 5Nine Creative Podcast, we’re recording in Western Kenya with Dr. Steven Owuor,  a leader with Mescals Children’s Center of Hope.

What began with a vision to rescue vulnerable children has grown into something much bigger—a children’s home, Christian school, community outreach, and now a new senior high school. But Steven explains why the goal has never simply been to meet needs. It’s to help children and families discover their God-given purpose and become people who impact others.

We talk about the role of the gospel in true transformation, why ministries need deep roots before visible growth, the danger of creating a culture of receivers, and how empowering parents can transform an entire community.

Steven also shares the remarkable story of Repha, who came to Mescals at five years old after losing her mother and experiencing severe trauma. Today, she’s thriving academically and recently earned first place in a regional science competition—just one example of what can happen when rescue becomes opportunity, purpose, and hope.

This conversation is ultimately about more than Kenya. It’s about listening when God plants a seed, faithfully building what He’s put in front of you, and trusting Him with what grows from it.

Because the goal isn’t simply to meet a need. It’s to help people discover who God created them to be.

Great creative work isn’t just about having the best camera, the latest gear, or the most talent.

In Episode 4 of the 5Nine Podcast, we’re breaking down five common mistakes we see creatives make—and several of them we’ve made ourselves.

We talk about why more gear doesn’t always make you a better storyteller, the danger of copying other creators instead of developing your own voice, why bad audio can ruin great video, how learning to truly listen can uncover the best parts of a story, and why some creatives simply quit too soon.

Along the way, we share real stories from years of filming—from missed moments and unusable audio to bad early projects and lessons learned while creating around the world.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been creating for years, the goal isn’t perfection. It’s to keep practicing, keep growing, and become someone people can trust with their stories.

🎙️ Episode 4: 5 Mistakes Creatives Make

Watch here or at https://youtu.be/kDTPOePDawk

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Every ministry wants to make an impact—but what actually creates lasting change?

In this episode of the 5Nine Podcast, we sit down with missionary Rolf Weichardt, founder of Khanyisa, to talk about more than three decades of ministry in South Africa. From racial reconciliation during apartheid to serving vulnerable youth today, Rolf shares why relationships, consistency, and restoring dignity matter far more than quick programs.

We discuss:

• Why long-term ministry outlasts short-term projects
• How trust is earned in missions
• Restoring dignity to children growing up in poverty
• Why music, sports, and creativity open doors for the Gospel
• How one transformed life can change an entire community
• Rolf’s vision to turn Khanyisa Mountain Lodge into a place of restoration for weary missionaries and ministry leaders

Whether you’re involved in missions, church leadership, nonprofit work, or simply want to understand how God works through faithful obedience, this conversation offers practical wisdom and powerful encouragement.

Subscribe for more conversations with missionaries, ministry leaders, and storytellers from around the world.

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Every believer has been uniquely gifted by God—but too often we compare our calling to someone else’s or assume ministry is only for pastors and missionaries.

In Episode 2 of the 5Nine Creative Podcast, we explore what it means to use your God-given gifts for His Kingdom. From filmmakers and photographers to business owners, construction workers, teachers, and volunteers--every member of the Body of Christ has a role to play.

Recorded on location in Kenya, we discuss:

• Why every gift matters in the Body of Christ
• How creatives can serve alongside ministries around the world
• The biblical foundation for behind-the-scenes ministry
• Why you don’t have to start a nonprofit to make a Kingdom impact
• How storytelling can amplify the Gospel
• Practical ways to discover and use your gifts
• Why obedience is more important than recognition
• How to begin serving where God has already placed you

Whether you’re a creative, ministry leader, volunteer, or simply wondering where God can use you, this conversation is an encouragement to faithfully steward the gifts He’s entrusted to you.

If this episode encourages you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs the reminder that their gifts matter.

🌍 Learn more about 5Nine Creative: https://5ninecreative.org

What happens when filmmakers, photographers, and ministry leaders use their creative gifts to help share the gospel around the world?

In the first episode of the 5Nine Podcast, Evan, Katie, and Jeff share the story behind 5Nine Creative — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry that exists to amplify the voices of those sharing the gospel through visual storytelling.

We talk about how 5Nine began, why storytelling matters in missions, what it means to serve ministries through video and photography, and how God has opened doors for projects across the United States and around the world.

Whether you’re a missionary, ministry leader, Christian creative, filmmaker, photographer, or someone who loves seeing what God is doing globally, this podcast is for you.

Subscribe to follow field stories, behind-the-scenes conversations, and interviews with ministry leaders around the world.

Learn more about 5Nine Creative: https://5ninecreative.org


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