You're in for a very special treat with this episode. The tables have turned and Ben and Simon are interviewing me and Isaac. There are games and prayers and laughs involved and I hope you find it highly happy making.

It's also a sad day, as this is the last podcast episode you'll hear from us. Our year here in Wales is coming to a close and thus the podcast has also come to an end. I return to Florida just before Christmas and Isaac returns to Indiana the first week of January. We may be back for some surprise episodes to update you on what we're up to once we return to America so stay subscribed!

A big thank you to each of you, our dear listeners, for making this such a fun project. It's been an honor to be in your ears and part of your lives each week and we're so happy to have this documentation of our year in the Rhondda.

The legendary Chris Jones joined Ben Landers and I for an amazing conversation about his life and how he came to know Jesus. It's an incredible story and one that I hope will encourage and inspire. You're never too far gone for Jesus to change your life!

My friend Hannah Braemer is on the podcast this week! We chat about her experience as a worship intern, church planting in California, and now how she's had to pivot due to Covid bringing her home. She's full of wisdom and such a great example of how to be on mission locally.

Isaac is officially back on the podcast this week! Please bear with us as Wales is currently in a national lockdown and we've had to go back to recording on Zoom, which means audio quality leaves a lot to be desired.

But this is a great episode! Ywain shares his story of coming to faith, his liver transplant and what facing that was like, his new foray into worship leading, and much more. Enjoy!

Lizzie is back for Part 2 of the Justice Matters series! We chat a bit about Lizzie's experience working with refugees here in the UK and then transition into a discussion about racism and how we as Christians are called to treat those that look or sound different than us. We feel the weight of these conversations and we hope our hearts come across as you listen. 

Resources we recommend:

I'm Still Here, Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

Y'all, having Brydie as a guest was so much fun. She is a joy to chat with and her honesty and vulnerability is so encouraging. I'm a huge fan of hers and I'm excited that you get to hear her story. As a heads up, this episode does include references to suicide and abuse and so please listen with care for yourself. 

In Isaac's absence while self-isolating upon his return to the UK, Lizzie joins me to co-host this special episode. We chat through some of the topics that have been addressed in our current sermon series at Hope Church Rhondda - Justice Matters. Lizzie and I happen to be particularly passionate about race and refugee issues and in this installment we have the privilege of hearing from Lizzie's first hand experience working at a refugee camp in Greece. Stay tuned for Part 2!

My dear friend Alexis joined me for the podcast this week and I'm so excited for y'all to hear her story of being called to long term mission and then being forced to pivot due to covid. She has handled it all with such grace and I'm so grateful for her voice in my life.

Alexis mentions 6:8 Ministries and her time serving with them. I really encourage you to check out more about them and consider donating to their ministry. Their website is: https://www.68ministries.net.

The new business Alexis has started with her mom, Crosby Stix, can be found @crosby.stix on Instagram!

Alexis' dog Boone can be found on Instagram @boone.thegolden :)

You'll notice there's a voice missing on this week's episode! Isaac is back in America for a few weeks to celebrate his brother's wedding so he'll be missing from the podcast temporarily.

But, we have an amazing guest for you. Lowri Evans joined me to chat about her life and how she came to Jesus and Hope Church Rhondda. God has transformed her life in such a short period of time. I'm just obsessed with her and could have easily recorded a 3 hour episode with her. 

We have Callum Engerer, or Engine as we all know him, on the podcast today! He's got an amazing story of coming to faith and we get to hear about growing up in the Rhondda, his rugby days, and now life as a Christian with his family. We know you'll love this episode and you'll love getting to know Eng!