🕊️ Room for the Nations: The Heart Behind BSSM Language Schools (With Dave Ward, Paula Romez & Gerardo Ramos)

In this episode, we explore how revival crosses cultures—and why BSSM is committed to making room for the nations.

Dave Ward, Paula Romez, and Gerardo Ramos share powerful stories about the hunger for God in Latin American and Portuguese-speaking countries. You’ll hear about the roots of their nations’ passion, the integration of faith and family, and the raw encounters that keep them burning for more.

Whether you're a current student, a future one, or someone carrying a heart for global revival—this conversation will stir your spirit and remind you that God is moving in every tongue and tribe.

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[00:00] – Introductions
[00:34] – Where does their country’s passion come from?
[08:29] – The integration of faith and family
[14:08] – “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”
[18:55] – Discovering the realness of God
[33:55] – Prayer for an encounter with the love of God
[34:52] – What are your hopes for what your student will burn for?
[45:20] – Closing prayer

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• Revival speaks every language.
• When you make room for the nations, you make room for heaven.
• These leaders share not only theology—but tears, stories, and passion that reveal the deep work of God in their students.
• Language schools at BSSM aren't just translation—they’re transformation.
• There’s a seat at the table for every culture, and each one brings something heaven designed.

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Dave Ward is the Second Year Associate Overseer of BSSM.
Paula Romez is the Director of BSSM Português.
Gerardo Ramos is the Director of BSSM Español.

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To learn more about BSSM Language Schools or to apply, visit https://bssm.net/.

As a listener, you can receive a special $200 tuition discount at https://bethel.ws/bssm_podcast_discount.

We’d love to connect with you and hope to welcome you to BSSM soon!

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