Reach Beyond Podcast: Stories of hope, inspiration and transformation from around the world

What do women around the world want to hear? For those who want to follow Jesus, it's more than just the latest fashion or beauty tips.

Today's episode celebrates the launching of another podcast. It's called Beyond Beautiful, hosted by women's ministry leader, speaker and author Becky Harling. Listen as Becky shares her heart and passion for inspiring women all around the globe to become more like Jesus and to learn to live beyond themselves.

Becky explains in this episode that Beyond Beautiful, sponsored by Reach Beyond, will feature guests sharing powerful stories and life experiences. They are also great communicators and a lot of fun. You'll hear from courageous women who are living on purpose, intentionally, for the glory of Jesus Christ.

In addition to the podcast, Becky discusses her newest book, How To Listen So People Will Talk. A lot of us are great at talking, but we're not so great at listening. What would happen if we actually listened to each other, if we could learn to draw people out? Becky shares simple practical lessons in her book on how to be a good listener, as Jesus taught us to be.

So put on your listening ears for this episode, It's packed with biblical principles and lifestyle practice tips that can change your life in 30 days … and strengthen your relationships.

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Becky Harling's "Beyond Beautiful" Podcast Enter To Win Becky's book

Have you ever wondered exactly what it means to plant a radio station? What's involved? How long does it take? What kind of challenges or obstacles exist in international countries? Today's podcast guests answer these and many more questions, as well as share stories of how radio ministry is having huge impact in lives throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

Over the years Reach Beyond has had the opportunity to join with partners to plant many radio stations throughout this region. Steve and Lisa Balzer have been an integral part in many of those station plants, combining their technical and radio training skills like a one-two punch. God has given Steve and Lisa a great breadth of ministry as they travel all over Asia doing radio planting. Listen to this dynamic duo today on today's episode.

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Resources:

Link to video of 2-minute radio plant

Link to video of tower construction

Sheila Leech has always been a story-teller. Now she tells some of the incredulous stories from her own life, including how God got hold of her when she was a rebellious hardened 'motorcycle chick' in the UK.

In today's podcast episode, you'll hear from Sheila Leech, Reach Beyond's Vice President of Global Healthcare, as she opens the book of her life – literally -- and shares 'God stories' from her new book, God Knows What I'm Doing Here, just releasing today!

Sheila has served throughout the world as a missionary with Reach Beyond for over 30 years, and you can bet that she's seen and experienced a bookful of stories and adventures. Listen to how God reached out to her when she was a 'lost damaged young woman', how others loved her through her struggles, and how God took hold of her life in a dramatic way.

You can read the "rest of the story" of Sheila's riveting testimony and the powerful stories of how God has worked in and through her life to bring the love of Jesus and physical relief to the suffering. Order a copy of her new book titled God Knows What I'm Doing Here from Amazon today!

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Resources:

Amazon link to Sheila's book (Kindle Version)

Evangelism and discipleship are happening along the Amazon River in an innovative way. A small device called a "Player of Hope" has been making its way to villages and Indian tribes in Brazil, along the Amazon.

In today's episode of the Reach Beyond podcast, hear the remarkable Players of Hope story. Our guest, Matthew Parker, describes the remarkable method of distribution to these remote villages. He also shares the stories of changed lives.

Resources:

Help fund a Players of Hope MP3

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When it comes to ministering cross-culturally together, Americo and Kathy Saavedra may have an edge on others, as a cross-cultural couple. For 42 years they have come alongside pastors and young people in Latin America to provide training, mentoring and support.

Listen to today's podcast episode as Americo and Kathy share how God has uniquely blended their backgrounds and gifts into a calling to the Latin American region. Their work and passion for helping others is a heritage for future generations.

When Allen Graham arrived in Ecuador years ago and met missionaries who had been there for decades, he never dreamed of being there for that long, nor that he would have the opportunity to teach others about radio. Twenty-three years later, he laughs to look back on his own tenure there as a missionary radio trainer. Today, he's lovingly referred to by his Ecuadorian friends as the 'crazy gringo.' Listen to today's podcast episode for the stories and journey of Allen's work in Ecuador, and hear how God has used the Voice of radio ministry there in incredible ways!

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Radio HCJB in Quito–click on 'Escuchar' [Listen]

Radio HCJB-2 in Guayaquil

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Growing up in Poland under Communism when religious freedom was confined, Henryk Krol describes his childhood years as 'not so bad' since 'everything was gray and restricted.' But finding faith in Christ through his Christian upbringing went a long way toward propelling him into a future that he couldn't have imagined. Today's podcast will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as you listen to the adventures and stories of Henryk's life, and how he developed a tenacious hope and a sense of the destiny that God had for him.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

CCM Poland page

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Just leave us a review on iTunes. Once you leave your review, just email us at [email protected] to let us know—and you're entered! Note: Deadline extended to July 31, 2017.

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Open up the Podcast app. Tap the "Search" button in the bottom navigation. Type in the name of the Podcast you'd like to review, and select it from the search results. On the item's listing page, tap "Reviews." Tap "Write a Review." Write your review. Hit "Send." How to Write an iTunes Review on a Mac or PC

Open up the iTunes Store. In the search box, type in the name of the podcast you'd like to review. Click on the correct item in the search results to be taken to its iTunes page. On the item's iTunes page, choose "Ratings and Reviews" from the top navigation. Click the button, "Write a Review." Write your review. Hit "Submit." We're giving away TWO $50 Amazon Gift Cards. After you leave your review, be sure to let us know at [email protected] and you're entered!

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Why would anyone with lifelong memories of war in their homeland return there? You'll find out on today's episode. Listen to how God took one man from living the life of a defeated Christian to being called to serve refugees in Lebanon.

You'll hear dramatic stories of the thousands who have fled the horrors of war and are seeking refuge and answers.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Heart for Lebanon website

30-Day Devotional

How can men who are fathers be the dads that God meant for them to be?

Steve Harling shares with us today as a father and grandfather, giving us insights into both. You'll want to hear what the greatest lesson is that he has learned through those roles.

Steve also speaks to the heart of those who are still longing and hungering for an authentic father. All too often experiences and images of unhealthy earthly fathers have left scarred hearts and that same image is projected upon the heavenly Father. Steve encourages us to pursue the model of Jesus and his Father and the intimacy they enjoy. We all need to get to know him as our own loving Father.

You'll also hear about some of the remarkable work that God is doing in some of the darkest places earth through creative approaches in the Asia Pacific region.

And finally, you'll have the opportunity to win an Amazon gift card. Listen to this episode and find out how.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

30-Day Devotional Download: Jesus DID

International Day for the Unreached (IDU)

Great Commission Action Guide download

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Just leave us a review on iTunes. Once you leave your review, just email us at [email protected] to let us know—and you're entered! Note: Deadline extended to July 31, 2017.

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Open up the Podcast app. Tap the "Search" button in the bottom navigation. Type in the name of the Podcast you'd like to review, and select it from the search results. On the item's listing page, tap "Reviews." Tap "Write a Review." Write your review. Hit "Send." How to Write an iTunes Review on a Mac or PC

Open up the iTunes Store. In the search box, type in the name of the podcast you'd like to review. Click on the correct item in the search results to be taken to its iTunes page. On the item's iTunes page, choose "Ratings and Reviews" from the top navigation. Click the button, "Write a Review." Write your review. Hit "Submit." We're giving away TWO $50 Amazon Gift Cards. After you leave your review, be sure to let us know at [email protected] and you're entered!

"We aren't always going to be happy in the places we go, but we can be joyful." That's one of the messages from our guests on today's episode of the Reach Beyond Podcast.

You'll hear from Brad and Naomi, long-time international workers. They'll share how God led them to respond to his call of serving and reaching people in faraway places.

When we find ourselves at a crossroads in life, how do we intentionally seek God's direction? Brad and Naomi, as well as Reach Beyond president Steve Harling, give us insights on how to wait on God during seasons of restlessness. Learn how to discern his voice in the next step of our own journey.

You'll enjoy hearing the stories from Brad and Naomi. Hear how God prepared them for cross-cultural work, discovering what it means to be fully reliant on God, and the importance and blessing of obedience. This is an intriguing discussion of how God helps us take the next step for whatever he calls us to do.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

30-Day Devo/Jesus DID

International Day for the Unreached

Great Commission Action Guide