Ministry with Purpose

Has a Podcast Social Media Church, in which he discusses ways that technology can be a tool for ministry and evangelism. I asked him to share some of his thoughts on how ministry can benefit from the use of things like the internet.

Alece is a friend whos life has had a major impact on the trajectory of my own. Although this podcast is the very first conversation we have ever had, ontop of never meeting. Alece is a founding member of Thrive Africa, the miniistry that i rededicated my life to missions and where i met my wife. God placed me with Thrive Africa over two trips for a total of 14 months, during a time when the ministry was going through some major events that would not only see Thrive Africa close its door but also end Aleces marriage.

I had the chance to talk with my Grandfather about his time spent in the Vietnam war and if it changed his perception and understand of who God is

Ive know Stephanie for many years, we grew up in the same church (and are 6 years apart and not 16). She has an amazing testimony of hod God walked her and her husband through the grief of loss and the feeling of helplessness of watching your child suffer. She has an amazing attitude and perspective on her whole journey i think it you find it an encouragement

Isaac grew up as a missionary kid in Thailand. He desired to join the military to become a fighter pilot and God ended up changing his mind, not by force but by changing his desire.

Amiee is a missionary who is working with a ministry called ignite Africa located in south africa. I met Amiee while i was an intern with a different ministry Thrive Africa who she was working with at the time as well. We talk about growing up in canada, going on her first mission trip to africa and being apart of a ministry as it was falling apart.

*Disclaimer we talk about very mature subjects during this interview which includes rape, drug use, suicide, and prostitution.*   Mary had a very difficult life growing up after the age of 14, full of abuse and loss. Unsure where to find fulfillment she looked for it all the wrong places. But after awhile of not finding what she needed she turned to God and He was able to fill in the gaps missing in her spirit.

Mechelle is a friend i met here in Thailand. Her and her ministry Global Alms have not only been a blessing to me and my family but also to the people of Maesot. We talk about her life growing up in Australia, difficulties in her life that broke her down, and how God built her back up. You can find out more by going to http://www.globalalms.com or to https://rmjunited.com/   Tweet me @Allenrjr Or come to our website www.theraysin.com

Growing up a farm boy in Iowa Leon was frustrated with God after seeing the way the church handled and interpreted scriptures. But God never gave up on Leon. We talk about how God moved and prepared Leons life to be a traveling minister to churches all over the world.

While growing up, from what I remember Homosexuality and Christianity mixed as well as oil and water. This was a similar situation for Brett growing up. He was heart broken when he realized that he was attracted to men, a struggled alone with it for many years all while seeking God in the situation. Brett and I discuss growing up as a preachers son, coming to his friends and family and deciding to write a blog chronicling his journey through it all.   His blog is called Blue Babies Pink Twitter @BrettTrapp   If you want to reach me on twitter @allenrjr or our website www.theraysin.com

Joe is a missionary from Canada to Thailand the last few years. We discuss his motorcycle accident that left him with two broken legs, and damaged back, and many other bumps and bruises. We also talk about his time in the military and how God used that to prepare him for his life as a missionary.

Gracie graduated from University of North Alabama with a General Studies Degree in 2003 focusing on English, communications, business management and criminal justice studies. She served as a specialized foster care provider for the state of Massachusetts for eight years, advocated before (Ma.) Congress to change laws regarding foster care, ministered to victims of violence, worked as a bookkeeper and worked in media (television, newspapers, magazines, and Internet) as an editor and writer. She is founder of Heart of Christ Ministries in Honduras where she has been living and serving since 2005. She created and opened the first-ever victims' program for Honduras in 2005/2006 and works with national and international authorities to bring rescue and aid to victims of violence.

Abbie is a missionary in Hong Kong helping with a red light ministry. The first time i ever met Abbie she had been in a pretty serious motorbike accident which lead to her being a coma for five days while visiting Thailand. http://abbiejeanshort.blogspot.com/

We talk about his life growing up in California, losing his father as a baby, going to school and working on his PHD and becoming a pastor in Fresno CA.

Jon Jorgenson is an author, speaker, and spoken word poet whose YouTube videos have been viewed by more than 15 million people.His youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAnimaSeries/featuredTwitter @jonjorgenson

Ruth works with Global Alms incorporated in Maesot Thailand.

In this episode i had the chance to talk to a friend i have known for the last couple of years here in Thailand. We talk about him growing up in Australia, getting involved in youth camps and the decision to move to thailand full time as a missionary

I interviewed my father about his life growing up, getting in trouble with the police, getting his girlfriend pregnant, his drug addiction and coming to know the lord

Justin Khoe runs the youtube channel "That Christian Vlogger" where twice a week he posts a video talking about things that come up in daily life for christians. We discuss growing up in California, him getting into ministry, meeting his wife, and starting his youtube channel. Please subscribe to him on youtube to help support the work he is doing

Thet Mar is a Burmese friend of mine, and she tells the story about getting kidnapped by her own family, beaten, and held captive for almost a year because she became a christian

I interviewed my friend Kristine about her life and time as a missionary in Maesot Thailand

I met June in 2009 while serving as an intern in South Africa and got the chance to catch up with her over skype

I got a chance to Interview a missionary in Chiang Mai Thailand

I had a chance to talk with Pastor Jonathan Vickers of Christian outreach Centre Chiang Mai

I had a chance to sit and talk with missionary Cecil Ramos