Making Disciples Naturally

Send us a textJack and Leigha Gandy are missionaries with Mission Aviation Fellowship, where Jack serves as a missionary pilot in Indonesia. They have devoted their lives to serve the Lord in this setting. In these three podcasts, they share honestly and vulnerably about how God has worked and is working in their lives to bring Him glory, in both the rewarding and challenging times. Mission Aviation FellowshipKansas Communities Ministry

Send us a textJack and Leigha Gandy are missionaries with Mission Aviation Fellowship, where Jack serves as a missionary pilot in Indonesia. They have devoted their lives to serve the Lord in this setting. In these three podcasts, they share honestly and vulnerably about how God has worked and is working in their lives to bring Him glory, in both the rewarding and challenging times. Mission Aviation FellowshipKansas Communities Ministry

Send us a textMr. Brice Turner, entrepreneur and current President of Hornet Cutting Systems in Wichita, KS (https://hornetcs.com/), has served our country in military combat in Iraq. He saw God's faithfulness, even during very challenging times. He has a heart for the individual and a real desire to see men and women changed through God's Word and the Holy Spirit. He actively invests in men's lives and has a great perspective on making disciples. KansasNavs.org

Send us a textMr. Brice Turner, entrepreneur and current President of Hornet Cutting Systems in Wichita, KS (https://hornetcs.com/), has served our country in military combat in Iraq. He saw God's faithfulness, even during very challenging times. He has a heart for the individual and a real desire to see men and women changed through God's Word and the Holy Spirit. He actively invests in men's lives and has a great perspective on making disciples. KansasNavs.org

Send us a textMr. Brice Turner, entrepreneur and current President of Hornet Cutting Systems in Wichita, KS (https://hornetcs.com/), has served our country in military combat in Iraq. He saw God's faithfulness, even during very challenging times. He has a heart for the individual and a real desire to see men and women changed through God's Word and the Holy Spirit. He actively invests in men's lives and has a great perspective on making disciples. KansasNavs.org

Send us a textVic and Lindy Black have served with the Navigators for over 50 years. He has served as Associate Director for Nations Within Mission with the Navigators (c) as well as being National Prayer Director for the Navigators (c). Lindy has also served as Associate US Director for the Navigators as well as in other roles. Vic spoke at our summer conference in 2011 and had some great thoughts on the topic of prayer. He shares with enthusiasm, yet humbly admitting he is still "on a journey" when it comes to prayer. Approaching God by Lee BrasePraying From God's Heart by Lee Brase

Send us a textVic and Lindy Black have served with the Navigators for over 50 years. He has served as Associate Director for Nations Within Mission with the Navigators (c) as well as being National Prayer Director for the Navigators (c). Lindy has also served as Associate US Director for the Navigators as well as in other roles. Vic spoke at our summer conference in 2011 and had some great thoughts on the topic of prayer. He shares with enthusiasm, yet humbly admitting he is still "on a journey" when it comes to prayer. Approaching God by Lee BrasePraying From God's Heart by Lee Brase

Send us a textVic and Lindy Black have served with the Navigators for over 50 years. He has served as Associate Director for Nations Within Mission with the Navigators (c) as well as being National Prayer Director for the Navigators (c). Lindy has also served as Associate US Director for the Navigators as well as in other roles. Vic spoke at our summer conference in 2011 and had some great thoughts on the topic of prayer. He shares with enthusiasm, yet humbly admitting he is still "on a journey" when it comes to prayer. 

Send us a textThis re-release is by Ryan Henderson who spoke at  a men's retreat held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 2021. Despite multiple demands on his time and energy, Ryan has been able to develop and follow Godly goals in his life. Ryan is Quality Manager/Lab Supervisor for a company and has his priorities in place. He shares some excellent points and illustrations in this talk about priorities and goals. 

Send us a textRick Mumford is the Kansas City Director for Search Ministries. From their website: “search has been transforming lives through the incredible power of face to face connections and meaningful conversations." They desire for “every adult in every city to be invited to know and share Jesus.” Their “unwavering mission is to encourage adults to take their next step toward God, meeting them where they are on their spiritual journey."Resources: Searchnational.orgSearch Greater Kansas CitySearch PodcastBooks mentioned on the podcast:Mack & Jesus: MumfordOut of the Salt Shaker Into the World: Rebecca PippertSent: Heather HollemanGiving Jesus Away: John HopperQuestioning God: John Hopper

Send us a textRick Mumford is the Kansas City Director for Search Ministries. From their website: “search has been transforming lives through the incredible power of face to face connections and meaningful conversations." They desire for “every adult in every city to be invited to know and share Jesus.” Their “unwavering mission is to encourage adults to take their next step toward God, meeting them where they are on their spiritual journey."Resources: Searchnational.orgSearch Greater Kansas CitySearch PodcastBooks mentioned on the podcast:Mack & Jesus: MumfordOut of the Salt Shaker Into the World: Rebecca PippertSent: Heather HollemanGiving Jesus Away: John HopperQuestioning God: John Hopper

Send us a textBob and Marilyn Busenitz have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for nearly 45 years. Hear how they have learned the Balantok language and have worked to produce the New Testament in that language. The Balantok language had never been written down before. They share some of the practical aspects of Bible translation, both the rewards and challenges and help us understand the connection between Bible translation and discipleship. Questions or comments? email us at radio@kansasnavs.org. 

Send us a textBob and Marilyn Busenitz have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for nearly 45 years. Hear how they have learned the Balantok language and have worked to produce the New Testament in that language. The Balantok language had never been written down before. They share some of the practical aspects of Bible translation, both the rewards and challenges and help us understand the connection between Bible translation and discipleship. Questions or comments? email us at radio@kansasnavs.org. 

Send us a textDavid Wooddell is currently the Navigator Workplace Director for Kansas City and is our speaker for the Spring 2025 Men's Retreat. In this podcast David passionately shares some thoughts about the Sermon on the Mount, his topic for the messages at this year's retreat. Here are some recommendations to get the most out of the retreat:1. Read through Matthew 5,6,7 several times in different translations. It takes just 15 minutes to read through all three chapters. 2. Because God's Word is true, ask, "What is He saying and what is He saying to me?"3. Because God's Word is relevant, ask, "What is He calling me to do in response?"4. Write down one or two favorite verses from each chapter

Send us a textDavid Wooddell is currently the Navigator Workplace Director for Kansas City and is our speaker for the Spring 2025 Men's Retreat. In this podcast David passionately shares some thoughts about the Sermon on the Mount, his topic for the messages at this year's retreat. Here are some recommendations to get the most out of the retreat:1. Read through Matthew 5,6,7 several times in different translations. It takes just 15 minutes to read through all three chapters. 2. Because God's Word is true, ask, "What is He saying and what is He saying to me?"3. Because God's Word is relevant, ask, "What is He calling me to do in response?"4. Write down one or two favorite verses from each chapter

Send us a textTaken from a message given to our Spring Men's Retreat in 2010, Mike shares how we can have courage to walk with the Lord despite challenges, both within and without. Mike Jordahl has been on Navigator Staff since 1981 and has served across the US, ministering to and discipling young adults. 

Send us a textTaken from a message to our Spring Men's retreat in 2010, Mike Jordahl shares with vulnerability about his walk with the Lord. Mike has been on staff with The Navigators since 1981 and has served across the US ministering to and discipling young adults. Kansas Navigators Website

Send us a textWhat are some Biblical motivations for spiritual growth? This podcast helps us see God's viewpoint in not only our own growth, but also reasons to invest in others. Kansas Communities Ministry website

Send us a textAn update from Mr. Mark Scaffidi, Navigator Campus Ministry Director at Wichita State University. Contact us: radio@kansasnavs.org

Send us a textAn update from the campus of Wichita State University with Mr. Mark Scaffidi, Campus Ministry Director with the Navigators. Yes, students are open to the Gospel!Contact us: radio@kansasnavs.org

Send us a textRachel is on the collegiate staff of The Navigators (R) at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She shares from personal experience what collegiate ministry looks like today and how it has changed over the last few years. She mentions a great resource, Design for Discipleship which you can find here. Please note that you can also purchase each of the individual books separately which is noted on the bottom part of that webpage. 

Send us a textRachel is on the collegiate staff of The Navigators (R) at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She shares from personal experience what collegiate ministry looks like today and how it has changed over the last few years. She mentions a great resource, Design for Discipleship which you can find here. Please note that you can also purchase each of the individual books separately which is noted on the bottom part of that webpage. 

Send us a textThe Lifeline illustration helps us see God's perspective and the three objectives He has for each person. As we "live outward," we, in turn, can have those same objectives for others whom He brings across our paths. Download the free Lifeline Illustration here. Richard Spann's blog on the Lifeline Illustration is here. Email us at radio@kansasnavs.org

Send us a textThe Lifeline illustration helps us see God's perspective and the three objectives He has for each person. As we "live outward," we, in turn, can have those same objectives for others whom He brings across our paths. Download the free Lifeline Illustration here. Richard Spann's blog on the Lifeline Illustration is here. Email us at radio@kansasnavs.org

Send us a textThis is our annual reminder that Jesus's birth, life and death are the focal point for all of history. Merry Christmas!

Send us a textIs assurance of our salvation possible? Is it even needed? Join us as we explore this important question. 

Send us a textKarla and Vivian join us again today as we learn how to keep the celebration of the holiday season in perspective. 

Send us a textKarla and Vivian join us again today and next week as we learn how to keep the celebration of the holiday season in perspective. 

Send us a textAs believers, we are yoked with Christ. He lives His life through us and we live our life through Him. It is always a matter of putting off and putting on. Dr. Richard Spann is a retired pulmonary physician and former director of the Kansas Communities Ministry. He shares some key insights into the concept of walking with God, even (or especially) through the trials of life. 

Send us a text1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says to "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks ..." Is this possible in the midst of hard times? Dr. Richard Spann, retired pulmonary and critical care physician and former director of the Kansas Communities Ministry shares with vulnerability some powerful Biblical insights. 

Send us a textMr. Steve Faltermeier is a retired accountant and securities trader. He was impacted early on by Navigators Dick and Judy Grant. However, things didn't turn out the way that was hoped. Through an amazing story, we see God's hand at work over the years in Steve's life. This is an encouraging story of how one man's life was changed. 

Send us a textMr. Steve Faltermeier is a retired accountant and securities trader. He was impacted early on by Navigators Dick and Judy Grant. However, things didn't turn out the way that was hoped. Through an amazing story, we see God's hand at work over the years in Steve's life. This is an encouraging story of how one man's life was changed. 

Send us a textDr. Jerry White, International President Emeritus of The Navigators (R) was the speaker at a special gathering in Kansas City October 4, 2024. Dr. White is a retired Major General of the USAF Reserves and shared the importance of finishing well in the "fourth quarter" of our lives. We should all desire to finish well, however, so this applies to everyone who names the name of Christ. Harsh Grief, Gentle Hope by Mary White about the loss of their son in 1992 and how God provided comfort and hope in that situation.Dangers Men Face by Jerry White about stress, work, anger, sexualityDr. Jerry White's website

Send us a textDr. Jerry White, International President Emeritus of The Navigators (R) was the speaker at a special gathering in Kansas City October 4, 2024. Dr. White is a retired Major General of the USAF Reserves and shared the importance of finishing well in the "fourth quarter" of our lives. We should all desire to finish well, however, so this applies to everyone who names the name of Christ. Harsh Grief, Gentle Hope by Mary White about the loss of their son in 1992 and how God provided comfort and hope in that situation.Dangers Men Face by Jerry White about stress, work, anger, sexualityDr. Jerry White's website

Send us a textMike Schmid, along with his wife Lorelai, ministered to countless service people over the years. They were on Navigator Staff and he was a pilot for the USAF. Hear how our view or image of God affects our relationships with others. This is the third podcast with Mike, who went home to be with the Lord in March 2024. Download his free handout here to follow along with the message. 

Send us a textMike Schmid, along with his wife Lorelai, ministered to countless service people over the years. They were on Navigator Staff and he was a pilot for the USAF. Hear how our view or image of God affects our relationships with others. This is the third podcast with Mike, who went home to be with the Lord in March 2024. Download his free handout here to follow along with the message. 

Send us a textMike and Lorelei Schmid ministered to countless young service men and women and their spouses over the years. Mike was a pilot for the Air Force and graduated from the Air Force Academy. Mike went home to be with the Lord in March 2024 after a several-year battle with cancer. This is the first half of a message given by Mike to our Kansas Communities Ministry Fall Conference in November 2011 on the topic of "Relational Foundations with God." Download Mike's free handout to accompany this message here. 

Send us a textBill Mowry, veteran disciplemaker, author, teacher and coach is a thought leader in the area of discipleship. Bill is on staff with The Navigators (c) and joins us for three podcasts. He will be our guest speaker at this year's Fall Conference, October 5, 2024 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS. Bill is the author of several great resources including Walk with Me, Crockpot Disciplemaking, Ways of the Alongsider and Ways of the Leader. His website is Alongsider.com, which has several very helpful and free resources. 

Send us a textBill Mowry, veteran disciplemaker, author, teacher and coach is a thought leader in the area of discipleship. Bill is on staff with The Navigators (c) and joins us for three podcasts. He will be our guest speaker at this year's Fall Conference, October 5, 2024 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS. Bill is the author of several great resources including Walk with Me, Crockpot Disciplemaking, Ways of the Alongsider and Ways of the Leader. His website is Alongsider.com, which has several very helpful and free resources. 

Send us a textBill Mowry, veteran disciplemaker, author, teacher and coach is a thought leader in the area of discipleship. Bill is on staff with The Navigators (c) and joins us for three podcasts. He will be our guest speaker at this year's Fall Conference, October 5, 2024 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS. Bill is the author of several great resources including Walk with Me, Crockpot Disciplemaking, Ways of the Alongsider and Ways of the Leader. His website is Alongsider.com, which has several very helpful and free resources. 

Send us a textMike and Lorelei Schmid ministered to countless young service men and women and their spouses over the years. Mike was a pilot for the Air Force and graduated from the Air Force Academy. Mike went home to be with the Lord in March 2024 after a several-year battle with cancer. This is the first half of a message given by Mike to our Kansas Communities Ministry Fall Conference in November 2011 on the topic of "Relational Foundations with God." Download Mike's free handout to accompany this message here. 

Send us a textIn this popular episode we revisit the wisdom of Mark Oelze. Mark is an experienced counselor, teacher and author of PLEDGETalk (c). In these four podcasts, he helps us learn to love well through better listening and speaking with those to whom we minister. PLEDGEtalk websiteKansas NavigatorsKansas State Fair Navigator Booth Sign up

Send us a Text Message.In this popular episode we revisit the wisdom of Mark Oelze. Mark is an experienced counselor, teacher and author of PLEDGETalk (c). In these four podcasts, he helps us learn to love well through better listening and speaking with those to whom we minister. PLEDGEtalk websiteKansas NavigatorsKansas State Fair Navigator Booth Sign-up

Send us a Text Message.In this popular episode we revisit the wisdom of Mark Oelze. Mark is an experienced counselor, teacher and author of PLEDGETalk (c). In these four podcasts, he helps us learn to love well through better listening and speaking with those to whom we minister. PLEDGEtalk websiteKansas NavigatorsKansas State Fair Navigator Booth Sign-up

Send us a Text Message.In this popular episode we revisit the wisdom of Mark Oelze. Mark is an experienced counselor, teacher and author of PLEDGETalk (c). In these four podcasts, he helps us learn to love well through better listening and speaking with those to whom we minister. PLEDGEtalk websiteKansas NavigatorsKansas State Fair Navigator Booth Sign-up

Send us a Text Message.Doug and Betty Benshoof were Navigator staff in Spain, then developed a ministry to college students and couples in the San Antonio area. These three podcasts are from a talk given by Doug to our Kansas Communities ministry in 2009 and deal with some practical ideas on moving from friendship to spiritual areas. Rather than a focus on the harvest, Doug suggests emphasizing true love and caring for the individual. Here all of Doug's messages at KansasNavs.org/media-directory. Then in the search bar type "Doug" or "Benshoof"

Send us a Text Message.Doug and Betty Benshoof were Navigator staff in Spain, then developed a ministry to college students and couples in the San Antonio area. These three podcasts are from a talk given by Doug to our Kansas Communities ministry in 2009 and deal with some practical ideas on moving from friendship to spiritual areas. Rather than a focus on the harvest, Doug suggests emphasizing true love and caring for the individual. Here all of Doug's messages at KansasNavs.org/media-directory. Then in the search bar type "Doug" or "Benshoof"

Send us a Text Message.Doug and Betty Benshoof were Navigator staff in Spain, then developed a ministry to college students and couples in the San Antonio area. These three podcasts are from a talk given by Doug to our Kansas Communities ministry in 2009 and deal with some practical ideas on moving from friendship to spiritual areas. Rather than a focus on the harvest, Doug suggests emphasizing true love and caring for the individual. Here all of Doug's messages at KansasNavs.org/media-directory. Then in the search bar type "Doug" or "Benshoof"

Send us a Text Message.Jesus is the Master Disciplemaker. James Carter, Kansas City Ministry Director for the Navigators was our guest speaker for the 2024 Spring Men's Retreat in Hesston, KS. He spoke on the topic "Making Disciples Like Jesus." These podcasts with James are excerpts from the messages he gave. Handout: Making Disciples Like JesusKansasNavs.org/media-directory Then type "retreat" in the search bar to watch the entire series of messages from James

Send us a Text Message.Jesus is the Master Disciplemaker. James Carter, Kansas City Ministry Director for the Navigators was our guest speaker for the 2024 Spring Men's Retreat in Hesston, KS. He spoke on the topic "Making Disciples Like Jesus." These podcasts with James are excerpts from the messages he gave. Handout: Making Disciples Like JesusKansasNavs.org/media-directory Then type "retreat" in the search bar to watch the entire series of messages from James

Send us a Text Message.Jesus is the Master Disciplemaker. James Carter, Kansas City Ministry Director for the Navigators was our guest speaker for the 2024 Spring Men's Retreat in Hesston, KS. He spoke on the topic "Making Disciples Like Jesus." These podcasts with James are excerpts from the messages he gave. Handout: Making Disciples Like JesusKansasNavs.org/media-directory Then type "retreat" in the search bar to watch the entire series of messages from James