MAF Flight Follow

Bible translation is an endeavor that takes commitment and dedication. Translators Nick Swanepoel in Kenya, Africa and Stephen and Carolyn in Papua, Indonesia talk to Jenn about translating the Word of God for the Rendille people in Kenya and the Moi people in Papua, and how MAF played an integral part in their efforts.

Renee Hale talks with Jenn Wolf about how MAF made it possible for the organization she serves to bring an important medical training to DR Congo. And in the process, Renee received a special blessing as a mom and believer when she saw her son living out the calling God has placed on his life.

Jenn Wolf teams up with Nathan Jones to co-host this episode. Nathan goes into the hangar at MAF headquarters in Nampa, ID to talk to some of the seasoned Maintenance Specialists, and Jenn recaps highlights from her interview with one of the newest members to join the team. Jenn and Nathan learn that many of the specialists were first assigned in one of MAF's field programs around the world. However, their work here in Nampa has had a much larger global impact.

In our second episode of Season Two, we talk with John Woodberry & Rick Enamaker, members of MAF's Disaster Response (DR) Team, about effectively and efficiently responding to disasters to save lives. We also talk to James McDowell of MedAir about the partnership he's had with MAF in order to reach people in these desperate times.

We kick off Season Two of the Flight Follow Podcast with David Holsten, President and CEO of Mission Aviation Fellowship. David talks about his hopes for MAF in 2019, where the term "flight follow" actually comes from, and what to expect in future episodes of Flight Follow.

Imagine a small Cessna aircraft, PK-MCB, serving the Church and missions for almost 50 years in Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the rugged island of Borneo. Now imagine if that airplane could talk, the stories it could tell. We’ve brought you the next best thing: stories from the pilots that flew and maintained this aircraft, and tales of the Kingdom impact it had across the island.

In this episode we visit with Jean Wunsch and hear about her life as a missionary kid in Africa, and later as an MAF missionary in Indonesia and the U.S. Along the way, personal losses, injuries, and illnesses (and a fear of heights) could have derailed her, were it not for her unshakable trust in a faithful God.

Gene Jordan, wife Lynn Jordan, and Ecuador. Gene grew up in Ecuador, flew for MAF in Ecuador, and now his children (with grandchildren) serve in Ecuador. Gene recalls his first flights with MAF, pet monkeys, Ecuadorian rain, and how it feels going back to the same airstrips and villages and being recognized even years later as "that MAF pilot"!

Over the course of their years on the field with MAF, the Westom family had to move numerous times due to the instability of the country they were serving in. These evacuations made for trying times, and leaning on the Lord for safety and peace—and patience—was essential for their family. Brad Westom talks about these events, as well as local superstitions and how MAF flights benefited fellow missionaries.

John and Cora Lou Miller lived and served in Papua, Indonesia. Listen in as John speaks about the unusual cassowary bird, coming into contact with isolated peoples and their distrust of aircraft, and how a love of music can cross barriers of language. You also get a small sample of John Miller's musical talents. Enjoy Flight Follow's first episode here!

Welcome to Flight Follow, MAF's podcast! This is a short introduction to the stories you'll hear from our missionaries in this inaugural season. The stories span decades and continents though the reason stays the same - people dedicated to living out their calling as MAF missionaries. We hope you are entertained and encouraged.

The Boyd family opened their house to us to enjoy their family traditions around the food that is special to them during the holiday time. While we enjoy the food, there are poems, stories, and fond family remembrances that are dear to us all. We hope you enjoy this special MAF event, and from all of us at MAF to you - Merry Christmas!