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  • How to See God in the Land of the Living, with Bryan Entzminger – EM159

    Bryan Entzminger is the host of the Engaging Missions Show. Scott McClelland turns the tables and asks Bryan to share his heart and insights. Listen to discover how connecting with missionaries has changed his life.

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    What we talked about
    • 00:25 – Introduction
    • 01:04 – The impact of Engaging Missions
    • 03:25 – What inspired you to create this podcast?
    • 07:22 – Taking a leap of faith
    • 09:09 – The transformation of a vision
    • 11:46 – What has surprised you throughout the show?
    • 13:54 – Forming connections throughout the world
    • 16:09 – Contributing to the Kingdom
    • 19:18 – Avoiding theme parks and one night stands
    • 23:24 – Doing Ministry Well
    • 23:42 – What inspires you personally?
    • 27:37 – Connection to music
    • 28:40 – What discourages you?
    • 32:30 – Hopes for the future
    • 36:05 – Running the race with endurance (literally)
    • 38:05 – The value of those in the marketplace
    • 44:56 – Closing statements

    Episode Credits
    • Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
    • Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
    • Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

    Feedback

    If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. 

    49 min
  • Missions Podcast Sampler: 12 to Enjoy for Podcast Day

    If you enjoy podcasts, don't miss out on the International Podcast Day celebration. Listen to discover some ways you can celebrate and 12 missions and church planting podcasts you might enjoy.

    Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe

    [00:26] – Welcome to the Show[00:48] – What is International Podcast Day?

    Learn more by visiting the official International Podcast Day website.

    [01:38] – International Podcast Day official promo[02:04] – Ways that YOU can celebrate #PodcastDay
    • Use the hashtag #PodcastDay on social media (create CTT link)
    • Change your social media image to the Podcast Day logo (need link)
    • Explain to someone what a podcast is and get them hooked on it (It's kind of like on-demand radio Netflix for self-created content)
    • Share your favorite podcast with someone
    • Send some feedback (or a thank you) to one of your favorite podcasters
    • Leave a rating or review in iTunes, Google Play Music Podcasts, Stitcher, etc.
    • Consider checking out and subscribing to a NEW show and share it on social media using the hashtag #PodcastDay

    [05:23] – Lift Up[05:41] – Bible Telling[06:09] – Story 4 All[06:43] – Doing Ministry Well[06:59] – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment[07:20] – Movements Podcast[08:03] – The Bad Missionary Podcast[08:39] – Fire on Your Head[08:58] – Voice of the Martyrs Radio[09:33] – Now is the Time[09:57] – The Global Missions Podcast[10:23] – Summary

    Feedback

    If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. 


    14 min
  • Learning to Let God Do His Part in the World, with Jerry Smith – EM158

    Jerry Smith trains and deploys teams to Cape Verde, Africa. For a while, his ministry in the US seemed disconnected from his ministry in Africa. Then God showed him a way to be effective and bring them together.

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    What we talked about
    • 00:26 – Introduction
    • 01:21 – A story of salvation
    • 02:26 – The transformational work of the Lord
    • 03:38 – Ministry and family dynamics
    • 04:43 – Involving kids in ministry
    • 05:57 – Learning to be intentional with children
    • 07:04 – A season of difficulty and God’s redemption
    • 10:30 – Meaningful verse
    • 11:57 – Upcoming events for the show
    • 14:16 – Tying it all together with the Word
    • 17:17 – What is the Four Fields Method?
    • 20:27 – What most excites you about your ministry?
    • 21:27 – Balancing efficiency and faithfulness
    • 22:14 – Opportunities in the future
    • 23:42 – Increasing prayer in ministry
    • 25:30 – Next week on Engaging Missions
    • 27:23 – Marketplace matters
    • 28:39 – Surrounded by the nations
    • 30:49 – Internet and book resources
    • 31:36 – Parting advice and contact info ([email protected])

    Resources & Contact Info
    • Church Planting by the Book by E. Elbert Smith (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
    • [email protected]
    • www.movethegospel.com

    Episode Credits
    • Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
    • Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
    • Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

    Feedback

    If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. 


    Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

    36 min
  • How to Share God’s Love in Thailand: 5 Simple Strategies, with Jen Hamilton – EM157

    Jen Hamilton and her team partnered with the local Church when they arrived in Thailand. But after discovering their visions were different, things changed. Discover how they're reaching Thailand for Christ.

    Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe

    What we talked about
    • 00:27 – Introduction
    • 00:58 – What fuels your passion?
    • 03:08 – Representing Christ well in the community
    • 06:33 – How do you best connect with the community?
    • 07:29 – Learning to fail forward
    • 08:30 – Facing difficulties in ministry
    • 11:20 – Meaningful verse
    • 11:56 – Personal habits for the Kingdom
    • International Podcast Day (tweet about #PodcastDay)
    • 15:51 – What most excites you about what you’re doing?
    • 19:29 – Using Kingdom principles in the workplace
    • 20:45 – Connecting on the heart level
    • 21:32 – Strategies for developing leaders
    • 22:15 – What is the Luke 10:2b prayer?
    • 23:53 – Focusing on the harvest
    • 24:44 – Would you do anything differently?
    • 26:16 – Next week on Engaging Missions
    • 27:31 – Normal, everyday people walking with Jesus
    • 29:16 – Marketplace matters
    • 31:35 – Surrounded by the nations
    • 33:07 – Internet and book resources
    • – Parting advice and contact info (Jen Hamilton on Facebook)

    Resources & Contact Info
    • The Luke 10 Website (lk10.com)
    • Jen Hamilton on Facebook (connect and request to be part of their special ministry group)

    Episode Credits
    • Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland of FX Missions
    • Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
    • Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

    Feedback

    If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. 

    38 min
  • iPrayU – How to Be a House of Prayer for Your Community, with Jim Buckman – EM156

    A minister and a missionary walk into biker bar. Listen to hear Jim Buckman's heart for prayer and house churches, the iPray app, and how YOUR church could minister to YOUR community..

    Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe

    What we talked about
    • 00:28 – Introduction
    • 01:01 – Jim talks about his family – a treasure
    • 02:31 – The road travelled together
    • 04:04 – How do you do it all?
    • 05:37 – When God works through difficulty
    • 09:25 – Personal habits that contribute to the Kingdom
    • 10:36 – Meaningful verse
    • 14:07 – How to get involved with Engaging Missions!
    • 15:29 – What led you to create your app?
    • 35:45 – How did God lead you to plant house churches?
    • 42:33 – Parting advice and contact info ([email protected])

    Resources & Contact Info
    • Website: iPrayU.org
    • The iPray app: iOS | Android
    • Book: iPray by Jim Buckman
    • Email: [email protected]

    Feedback

    If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. 


    Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

    48 min

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