Today we are joined by our good friend Yadira Viera with our ESL Ministry here at Lakewood Baptist Church

https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Another-Language-Yadira-Cedeño/dp/B0CM4T4LHK

In this episode we discuss:

• Message from God
• When you cross the waters, I will be with you
• Background
• Bilingual believers come together
• See hearts come alive
• Not here to be perfect. Here to be brave
• Environment in the classroom
• Students feel welcome
• Invite them in
• Gospel music
• Childcare
• Table talk
• Immigration
• Book - Getting Old In Another Language

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) -

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

"La Bondad de Dios" - (Goodness Of God) Written By Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian and Jenn Johnson; Performed En español by Blanca

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today we are joined by our good friend Lisa Fyfe with our Celebrate Recovery Ministry here at Lakewood Baptist Church.

[email protected]

In this episode we discuss:

• What it is and what it is not
• So much more than a 12 step
• Meth
• Prison ministry
• A relationship with Jesus
• Rehab
• Addressed triggers
• Hurts, habits, and hang-ups
• How long do people stay?
• Does addiction have a lifespan?
• No temporary fix
• Be a service to other people
• Community
• Grace - You can't earn it, it was given by Christ
• There is a light
• Walk in the freedom that Christ purchased for you

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) -

Hunter Clayton (Missions Associate)

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

"Redeemed" - Written By and Performed by Mike Weaver & Big Daddy Weave

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today, we are joined by our good friend Brian Moore. He and his family are currently serving in Germany.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Germany
• Praying for where and who
• Muslim / Islam refugees
• Be direct with people
• How does service look
• Reformed German Denomination
• Pre-christian
• History of the German church
• Land of reformation
• Martin Luther
• State churches and free churches
• Lead your church
• Theology
• Standing on the Word Of God
• Keep it simple
• Plant as many churches as possible
• Culture of the church
• Stand on the rock and preach Christ

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today we are joined by our good friend Tim. He is currently serving in the Central Asia Region.

In this episode we discuss:

• The Muslim context
• Hearing The Gospel
• An Athiest under USSR
• Losing a father
• Turning to Judo to cope with pain
• Hanging out with the "bad crowd"
• Surrounded by suicide
• "What if I quit my life"?
• Rejecting a God that loves you
• Meeting a christian family
• "God, if you're there, please save me".
• Unhealthy view of masculinity
• God, give me the boldness
• Falling in love with sharing my faith
• Campus Crusade
• A move to New Zealand
• Burn out
• Lakewood residency
• What is God calling me to do?
• Starting a small house church
• Planting a church

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today we are joined by our good friend Tanna Roush (Adoption & Foster Care Ministry Director)

Tanna Roush

[email protected]

In this episode we discuss:

• Adoption Foster Care and the aim of this ministry
• Fertility Issues
• A breakdown at Old Navy
• The Baker's Dozen
• Being open to adoption
• Special needs
• God keeps His promises
• Praying together as a family
• A child coming from an orphanage
• Caring for the fatherless
• Expose these children to Christ
• 1,000,000 hick-ups
• Spiritual warfare
• Does every Christian need to adopt?
• Financial support
• Trauma informed
• The Care Portal
• Not highly called...but, obedient
• It was never ours to begin with
• The unadoptable
• Not matching our medical checklist
• Praying over saying yes
• Nobody saw the value in her
• The heart of the Lord
• Adoption Foster Care Conference

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Jordan Posey (Missions Associate)

[email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

"Hosanna" - Written By and Performed by Brook Fraser Ligertwood & Hillsong United

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today we are joined by our good friends "Zak" & "Denise". They are currently serving in the Central Asia Region.

In this episode we discuss:

• Their Background.
• How they met while serving in missions.
• Discipleship to men.
• Sports and training.
• Most people do not live like we do in the US.
• The Joshua Project.
• There are people who still have never heard The Gospel.
• Do people know God's heart for the nations?
• This is God's heart. This is God's glory!
• He is worthy!
• Not everyone is going to give you a high five and say "good job".
• Family live in the mission field.
• We're not so different.
• Work inside and within the gifts you've been given.
• Adjusting to another language(s)….multiple.
• 120 different layers.
• The practical side.
• Teachable moments to our kids.
• It's easy to drift.
• All by the hand of God.
• Let the Holy Spirit lead.

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

"Angel" - Written, Recorded, and Performed by Sarah McLachlan

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

Today we are joined by our good friend "Oliver" who is serving in the Central Asia Region.

In this episode we discuss:

• The Beginning.
• Would you pray that the Lord might send you?
• When the honeymoon period is over, what is going to sustain you?
• The timing of something going on in our church.
• Passionate about the Gospel.
• Unreached people group.
• The 10/40 window.
• An early VBS trip.
• The Lord sent by curiosity to give me a command.
• He didn't say for who or how long.
• Are you truly willing to die for Jesus.
• Not just an American white thing to do.
• Faith, courage, & braveness. Speak out, but do it with wisdom.
• The edge of your Bible.
• "To the ends of the Earth"

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) - [email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves - [email protected]

Joy Willis - [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS :

Billy Graham's sermon on the importance of missions.

"Land Of The Living" - Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org