Watch Missions Live Podcast

Run—or die. A journey of faith that carried the gospel farther than fear ever could.

In this episode of Watch Missions Live, Cyprian Barasa shares his story from the mission field in East Africa, where obedience to God meant trusting Him in moments of real danger. What began as a call to serve became a test of courage, endurance, and surrender—and a powerful reminder that God is always at work, even when the cost feels high.

Cyprian opens up about where his mission began, how God led him into it, and one God story you would never hear unless you sat down across the table from him. This is a story of hardship, perseverance, and the quiet joy that comes from choosing faith over fear.

These are the stories the Church rarely hears—but desperately needs.

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This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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We created a LIVE show that will air every Thursday at 6pm EST in the Watch Missions LIVE Community! You're not gonna to want to miss it!
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Make sure to hit the Like and Subscribe Button and Ring the bell so you never miss an episode! 

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We're always looking for people to interview for the Watch Missions LIVE Podcast.

Whether you're doing missions full-time, have been a missionary in the past, on a mission trip, or simply have a story of God healing or providing in a way that only God can...We want to hear the story of what God did!

Go to www.WatchMissionsLIVE.com to schedule a podcast interview.

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👉 For general questions and partnership opportunities, feel free to shoot us an email at: [email protected]

You don’t have to have the full plan.
Sometimes obedience starts with a simple, faith-filled “OK.”

In the final part of this three-episode conversation, we hear how God moves when we stop waiting to feel ready and choose to trust instead. This episode traces a journey of surrender—where uncertainty met obedience, and God showed up in unexpected ways.

From moments of doubt to quiet breakthroughs, this story reminds us that calling often unfolds after we say yes. You’ll hear how faith grows in motion, how God guides step by step, and why willingness matters more than certainty.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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What happens when God leads you somewhere unfamiliar—and asks you to stay present in the middle of it?

In part two of this three-part conversation, Evan Brasselle shares what life and ministry in Honduras really looked like beyond the surface. This episode moves past the initial calling and into the lived reality—where faith is tested, relationships deepen, and God begins working in quiet, unexpected ways.

You’ll hear how Evan found himself in Honduras, what kept him grounded when things were hard, and a God story that didn’t come with a spotlight—but carried lasting impact. This is a story about obedience in the ordinary, learning to listen, and discovering that God often does His best work when no one’s watching.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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Sometimes a single yes as a teenager becomes the doorway to a lifelong calling.
This is where Evan’s mission story begins.

In part one of this three-part conversation, Evan Brasselle shares how her journey into ministry started through Young Life and youth ministry—long before international missions were on the horizon.

This episode explores the early moments where God used relationships, presence, and simple faithfulness to shape a heart for service.

You’ll hear how Evan got involved, what drew her toward investing in young people, and a God story that unfolded quietly through consistency and care rather than big stages or loud moments. It’s a reminder that God often builds callings slowly, through everyday obedience and showing up when it matters.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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What happens when following Jesus means choosing silence instead of sermons?

In Israel, faith sometimes moves forward through presence, patience, and trust.

In this final part of the series, we step into a deeply challenging and often misunderstood mission context: Israel. This episode explores what it looks like to live out the Gospel where open preaching isn’t always possible—and how obedience, humility, and love can speak louder than words.

You’ll hear the real tension missionaries face on the ground, the wrestle between bold faith and cultural wisdom, and a powerful God story that reminds us the Kingdom often advances quietly. This conversation invites listeners to rethink what “sharing the Gospel” can look like when the usual playbook doesn’t apply.

Whether you’re called overseas, supporting missions from home, or simply trying to live faithfully where you are, this episode is a grounding reminder that God is always at work—even when the path forward feels unclear.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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What if the door you’re praying for doesn’t open slowly—but swings wide in an instant?

This episode is a reminder that God still sends help in ways we don’t expect.

In Part 3 of this powerful conversation, Isaiah Mahlstedt shares a moment where obedience met divine intervention. As he walks through his mission journey, we hear how God orchestrated events behind the scenes—opening doors no human effort could have unlocked.

This episode isn’t about hype or drama. It’s about faithfulness, quiet perseverance, and a God story that only makes sense when you look back and realize heaven was already moving. From the calling to the cost, this conversation pulls listeners into the unseen moments that shape a missionary’s path.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God is actually guiding your steps—or if your “yes” really matters—this story will steady your faith and remind you that you’re never walking alone.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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Can joy survive when the calling costs more than you expected? This episode wrestles honestly with faith, doubt, and joy in the middle of the mission.

In Part 2 of this conversation with Isaiah Mahlstedt, we step into a deeply human question missionaries don’t often say out loud: Can I still have joy when the road is hard? Isaiah shares the inner tension of following God into unfamiliar places while carrying the weight of uncertainty, sacrifice, and unanswered prayers.

This isn’t a polished highlight reel. It’s a raw look at how joy isn’t found by escaping hardship—but by meeting God in it. Through small moments, honest reflection, and a powerful God story, this episode reminds us that joy is often quieter, deeper, and more resilient than we expect.

If you’ve ever felt torn between obedience and exhaustion, calling and cost, this conversation will feel like a steady hand on your shoulder, reminding you that God meets us right where we are.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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Transparency is important to us, so we've decided to share with you, the way we do things and why. This is 1 of 6 episodes explaining the Watch Missions LIVE Company Culture.

• Our Mission Statement

• What we believe

• The Problems We See

• The Way It Ought To Be

• Behavioral Road Map

and more!

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👉 Want to watch the interview? Check out Watch Missions LIVE on Youtube

Make sure to hit the Like and Subscribe Button and Ring the bell so you never miss an episode! 

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👉 **TELL YOUR GOD STORY!**

We're always looking for people to interview for the Watch Missions LIVE Podcast.

Whether you're doing missions full-time, have been a missionary in the past, on a mission trip, or simply have a story of God healing or providing in a way that only God can...We want to hear the story of what God did!

Go to www.WatchMissionsLIVE.com to schedule a podcast interview.

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👉 For general questions and partnership opportunities, feel free to shoot us an email at: [email protected]

What if God’s call on your life was bigger than one country—or even one lifetime?

This episode opens a journey into seeing the world through God’s global vision.

In Part 1 of this four-part conversation, Isaiah Mahlstedt shares how God began shaping his heart for the nations. From the earliest stirrings of calling to the moments that clarified direction, this episode lays the foundation for a mission story that unfolds across borders, cultures, and personal surrender.

You’ll hear how God often starts with a quiet nudge, expands our understanding of His heart for the world, and invites ordinary people into something far bigger than they planned. This is a story about obedience before clarity, vision before comfort, and a God story that only becomes visible once the journey begins.

If you’ve ever sensed there might be more to your faith than what fits inside familiar walls, this episode sets the stage for what it means to step into God’s global purpose.

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🎧 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watchmissionslive

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🎙️ Episode Sponsor — Scalability

This episode is brought to you by Scalability, an all-in-one lead capture and business growth platform designed for nonprofits, ministries, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Fast Scalability helps you turn your website into an automated lead capture system with built-in CRM, follow-up automations, and AI tools — so you can save time and scale your impact without juggling multiple softwares. Start your free trial at FastScalability.com.

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🌍 Missionaries & Former Missionaries — Tell Your God Story

Have you served on the mission field and witnessed God move in powerful ways? Your story matters. Watch Missions Live exists to share real God stories that encourage believers and mobilize support around the world. If you feel called to tell your story and be a guest on the podcast, visit www.WatchMissionsLive.com and apply today.

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