Inspiring Stewards

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Dr. Talant Aktanzhanov from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Hear the remarkable story of how, as a child, Talant contributed to the Christian faith of his parents while growing up in a Muslim-majority country. He shares insights about Christianity in Kazakhstan and how God has engaged him to serve ministries in Central Asia. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul, he urges stewards to contribute through their service and financial support regardless of their level of resources. He concludes with an invitation to collaborate with him right now to spread the gospel in the region.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 12:13

In this thirty-eighth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Hugo Matos from the Dominican Republic. Hugo shares a powerful testimony of how he came to faith in Christ. He shares many ways God has him involved in Kingdom work and elaborates on what it means to develop missional churches. He reminds us of Bible verses on stewardship and concludes by encouraging listeners to keep their eyes set on Jesus as they work together to fulfill the Great Commission.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 14:40

In this thirty-seventh episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Romeo Nkongnou from Cameroon, Africa. He shares how the desire to become a missionary arose within him and how he now helps equip missionaries to serve in their local contexts. He talks about how stewardship goes beyond money, sharing what he has learned from GTP courses. He concludes by reminding listeners to put their professional skills at work to serve God.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 9:40

In this thirty-sixth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Anita Mulwana from Uganda. She talks about how Faith and Finances, a GTP course, has transformed how she views giving and stewardship of money and her relationships in her family and workplace. She shares her appreciation for other GTP courses like Journey of Empowerment and When Money Goes on Mission as they resonate with her season in life. She concludes by reminding listeners to be open and sensitive to what God is doing and to move where He leads them.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 12:55

In this thirty-fifth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Silvia Alvares from Honduras. As the Director of Finance at Urban Promise Honduras, Silvia shares how she strives to model stewardship of the resources that God has given, especially in a context where corruption is high. She testifies about seeing God at work through the little things and through the different ways He provides. She concludes by encouraging everyone to keep going and to trust God even during difficult times because God is always with us, and He is faithful.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 14:32

In this thirty-fourth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Felix Wiegner from Germany. Felix serves with Alliance Mission in the fundraising department where he works with missionaries and helps them to grow their support circles and their partnerships with churches. He shares keen insights about the current situation in Europe and the role of the Global South in the future of polycentric mission funding. He concludes by reminding listeners that, in these changing times, God will continue to generously, wonderfully, and lovingly care for us.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 12:36

In this thirty-third episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Ruslan Zagidulin from Kyrgyzstan. He grew up in Soviet times, came to faith as a teen and serves Christian workers from his home country, as the Lausanne Movement's Co-regional Director for Eurasia. He shares about two things that are important to him: the evangelical church and the next generation in Central Asia. He concludes by challenging listeners to fully devote themselves to what he refers to as the CODE of Stewardship, which includes compassion, openness, discipline, and encouragement.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 18:27

In this thirty-second episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Július Slovák from Slovakia. He serves with Godzone project, a movement that proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He shares how he came to faith, how he started the ministry, and how he stewards both his family and the ministry. He concludes that generations seek God’s kingdom when we do evangelization in collaboration.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 10:18

In this thirty-first episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Khurram Younis from Pakistan. Currently serving as Director of Ignite NextGen and GTP Country Coordinator for Pakistan, Khurram shares about his deep passion for serving the youth, planting the seed of God's Word in their lives, and trusting that God will nurture it and bring fruit. He speaks of the importance of stewardship and accountability in all aspects of our lives, including our ministry. He concludes by reminding listeners to be attentive and receptive to God’s ongoing work in them.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 13:53

In this thirtieth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Sylvia Wilks from the Cayman Islands. Growing up in a Christian family, Sylvia founded the Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium to promote the assets that help young people to succeed. She speaks about the opportunities to start something similar in other Caribbean nations as God has blessed her with the network to do so. She concludes by reminding listeners to trust God wherever He may be taking them in whatever season in life they are in.

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The music is Concerto a’ 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music.

Length: 16:50