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March 24 Developing Resilience in Future Mission Workers - Kyle Farran
In this special 250th episode of the Global Missions Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Farran to explore the growing challenge of missionary attrition and the deeper need for resilience on the field. Drawing from his book Godly Grit, Kyle shares why perseverance matters to God, what causes many to leave prematurely, and how both individuals and churches can better prepare the next generation. This episode offers a compelling call to raise the standard and intentionally develop lasting, faith-filled endurance in those we send.
Bio:
Kyle Farran is a leadership coach and missionary leader who has served for nearly two decades across Africa and Europe. He has opened an HIV/AIDS hospice care home in South Africa, trained Zulu pastors, and now serves as a Regional Director with ABWE in Western Europe, where he coaches and mentors missionaries and leaders to live out their calling with clarity, resilience, and God-centered impact.
He is the author of two books: Overflowing and Godly Grit. Kyle and his wife, Heather, live in Lisbon, Portugal, and have two grown daughters and one at home.
Show Notes:
Read Godly Grit today: https://www.amazon.ca/Godly-Grit-Unshakable-Resilience-Leadership/dp/B0GLGQ9Y9W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35A…
Other resources mentioned: https://www.kylefarran.com/godly-grit-resources.html
Get in touch with Kyle: [email protected]

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Topics: Discipleship
44 min
March 10 249: Good News from the Field: East Africa with Dave Coles
Good News from the Field is a new short-form series highlighting encouraging updates from missionaries serving around the globe. In this first episode, Dave Coles shares about a movement among Muslims in East Africa.
12 min
March 10 Good News from the Field: East Africa - Dave Coles
Good News from the Field is a new short-form series highlighting encouraging updates from missionaries serving around the globe. In this first episode, Dave Coles shares about a movement among Muslims in East Africa.
Bio:
Dave Coles served for 10 years as a pastor in Upstate New York and 24 years in Southeast Asia as a teacher and church planting facilitator. He has worked with Beyond since 2014 as an encourager and resourcer of church planting movements. He also serves as lead facilitator of the Bridging the Divide Network, is a member of the Motus Dei Network facilitation team, a member of the 24:14 Coalition, and Mission Commission Synergist for Church Planting & Movements, with the World Evangelical Alliance.
Show Notes:
Connect with Dave Coles at https://davecoles.freemin.org
Read Dave’s latest book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Move-Making-Disciples-Nations/dp/1645086674/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encodi…

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Topics: Mission Field
48 min
February 24 248: When Mission Moves Your Kids Away – Ann Bowman
In this heartfelt conversation, Ann Bowman shares her journey as a mother learning to release her daughters to God’s call overseas. Together, Mags and Ann explore the transformative power of prayer, how churches can support the families of mission workers, and the courage it takes to say yes when obedience changes the life you thought you’d have.
41 min
February 24 When Mission Moves Your Kids Away - Ann Bowman
In this heartfelt conversation, Ann Bowman shares her journey as a mother learning to release her daughters to God’s call overseas. Together, Mags and Ann explore the transformative power of prayer, how churches can support the families of mission workers, and the courage it takes to say yes when obedience changes the life you thought you’d have.
Bio:
Ann Bowman is an author and speaker for women’s events. She has years of teaching women’s Bible studies, and her articles have appeared in various magazines and blogs. With two daughters serving globally, Ann draws from that experience to mentor young women serving in missions through Thrive Ministry. She also earned her certification as a TCK debriefer through TCK Training. Ann and her husband reside in Texas. Together they raised four adventurous children who now live across the globe.
Show Notes:
Read “I Never Signed Up for This” Today: https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Signed-Up-This-Surrender/dp/B0DLYQ5Z99
Connect with Ann Bowman: https://neversignedup.com/index.php/where-to-find-me

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Topics: Member Care
48 min
February 10 247: The Church-Wide Calling of Member Care – Thomas and Hanni
In this conversation, Thomas and Hanni share why member care is truly a life-and-death issue for mission workers. Together with Mags, they unpack the biblical foundation and calling of member care and offer practical steps churches can take to build a culture where the whole body actively supports and sustains those they send.
47 min
February 10 The Church-Wide Calling of Member Care - Thomas and Hanni
In this conversation, Thomas and Hanni share why member care is truly a life-and-death issue for mission workers. Together with Mags, they unpack the biblical foundation and calling of member care and offer practical steps churches can take to build a culture where the whole body actively supports and sustains those they send.
Bio:
Thomas and Hanni have served since 1978 in Africa, Europe, and Asia in theological education, national and international leadership, member care, and third culture kid care. They have spent their last 10 years in Indonesia working with local practitioners to develop member care Indonesia (MCI), an inter-agency network focused on equipping churches and agencies in preventative member care. They are currently assisting newer sending countries with member care training.
Show Notes:
Due to some work our guests are doing in creative access contexts, we aren’t currently able to link directly to their resource. If you’re interested in Thomas and Hanni’s excellent member care manual, please email [email protected]. We would be delighted to get you connected to their work, as we truly believe it will be a blessing to your church! Thanks for your understanding.

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Topics: Member Care
48 min
January 27 246: Welcoming Kids Into the Great Commission with Jaci Hutchcraft and Jayne Russel Olson
In this episode of the Global Missions Podcast, Mags talks with Jaci Hutchcraft and Jayne Russell Olson about the heart behind Kids’ Kairos, a brand-new missions curriculum designed to help churches disciple children into God’s global story. They share the vision, the journey behind creating it, and why they’re hopeful about welcoming the next generation into the Great Commission.
33 min
January 27 Welcoming Kids Into the Great Commission — Jaci Hutchcraft and Jayne Russel Olson
In this episode of the Global Missions Podcast, Mags talks with Jaci Hutchcraft and Jayne Russell Olson about the heart behind Kids’ Kairos, a brand-new missions curriculum designed to help churches disciple children into God’s global story. They share the vision, the journey behind creating it, and why they’re hopeful about welcoming the next generation into the Great Commission.
Bio:
Jayne Russel Olson– After 25 years serving in Ukraine, Jayne Olson and her husband, Jeff, are facilitators with Simply Mobilizing USA. Jayne has lots of years experience working with kids in ministry. The last ministry assignment in Ukraine’s Missions Mobilization Ministry allowed her to join her love for kids and missions. Writing the Kids’ Kairos curriculum for Simply Mobilizing has brought those loves together again.
Jaci Hutchcraft serves as a kids’ pastor, writer, and global-mission storyteller with a passion for helping kids discover God’s heart for the world. As part of the Simply Mobilizing Kids’ Kairos writing team, Jaci creates interactive, love-led discipleship experiences that help kids see themselves as uniquely created, deeply loved, and invited to live every day on mission with God.
With more than 20 years of ministry experience—including ten years serving overseas in Russia and Ukraine—Jaci brings a deep love for cultures, families, and God’s global mission. She and her husband, Matt, are raising six wonderful kids and several “bonus kids,” who continually inspire her to follow Jesus with joy, courage, and compassion.
Show Notes:
Learn More about Kairos: simplymobilizing.com/kairos
Listen to Jayne’s first episode, “Episode 122: Practical Ways to Help Children Participate in Missions”
Listen to Ron Brown’s interview, “Episode 007: What is the Kairos Course?“

Are you interested in participating in a pilot program? Fill out the contact form on simplymobilizing.com/kairos

Connect with Jaci: 763-350-0697 or [email protected]
Connect with Jayne: [email protected]

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Topics: Discipleship
48 min
January 13 245: The Calling and Care of Business as Mission Workers – Matt K
In this conversation, we slow down and bring clarity to business as mission, exploring how faith, work, and mission can function together as a holistic calling. Matt shares insights for those discerning this path and for churches learning how to walk thoughtfully with those they send.
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32 min