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Randy and Ben join together for conversations about life, the hope of Jesus, and what it means to follow the Lord of the harvest. Speaking of going…if there’s more than a 10% chance you would become a cross cultural worker, you should subscribe and connect with us at simusa.org/connect.

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    • Sep 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    Jad and Della are Normal People Going | Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 42:55


    Ben and Randy chat with Della and Jad about how they went from being enthusiastic to curious about cross-cultural work—curious enough to go to SIMStart. Have you ever wondered what the first steps look like as God leads people into His harvest field? If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to 75 friends. Visit us on the web at https://www.simusa.org/connect-with-us/ for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Upcoming Episode Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 0:58


    Randy shares a very brief announcement about the timing of our next episode.

    Fundraising is Ministry in Ryan's Story | Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 37:29


    Ben and Randy sit down with their friend Ryan for a conversation filled with many millennial generation terms like “awkward” and “like” and somehow Randy follows just fine. Which isn't the only miracle considering this one is about overcoming the seemingly impossible barrier of fundraising.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to 75 friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Fishin' & Language Learning as Ministry | Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 34:15


    Ben and Randy talk about fishin', language learning, and what it means for Christ to be made known despite their inability to speak.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to FOUR friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Peter's Story—Medical Care to the Least of These | Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 31:35


    Ben and Randy talk with their friend Peter who serves Jesus in a hospital in Africa. They talk about whether there is still a need to send cross-cultural workers to places where there is a significant Christian presence. Join in for an honest discussion and hear Peter's heart on serving those in dire need of physical (and spiritual) care.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to FOUR friends. Visit us on the web at https://www.simusa.org/connect-with-us/ for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Season 4 Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 2:30


    Ben and Randy make a new announcement. It will cost you about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to find out. It's somewhere between new clever baby gender reveal Facebook post and Apple announcing the next iPhone.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Slow Down, Be Present | Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 20:05


    Randy and Ben reflect on what it means to be present with others. In an era where everything demands our attention, why is it important to stop and be with people without an agenda or concern with what is next?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Andres of Costa Rica appreciates American Christian's faithfulness | Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 36:19


    Ben and Randy have a friendly chat with Andres, a Costa Rican leading missionaries who are serving in Uruguay. Together they learn some beautiful things about Uruguayan culture, and how American workers can add their hearts and feet to the long-term work taking place.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Hearing the Color Red | Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 31:12


    Randy and Ben reflect on their friend Siegfried's story. They also discuss Judas' question—not the Iscariot one—about how the Lord will manifest Himself to us and not the world. What was it like before you came to know Jesus? What did the "original you" not hear and understand about Jesus that the "new you" now knows?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Siegfried of South Africa says American Christians Display the Colorful Wisdom of God | Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 30:39


    In this episode Siegfried talks about the beauty of different cultures and the impact American Christians can have in the world of cross-cultural work. Listen to his story and be sure to pray for Siegfried and his work in South Africa.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Making Cakes and Disciples | Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 36:15


    Ben and Randy explore Joshua's comment on the task being greater than when Jesus asked His disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Together they beat a dead cake (like a horse) and get to the bottom of making disciples of Jesus. When you are overwhelmed with something, do you work harder or take a nap?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Joshua of Nigeria says Americans are unbelievably committed | Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:28


    In this episode, Joshua shares about the need for Americans to be present in the world of missions. Have you ever wondered why we don't just send our money instead of ourselves? Are young people today willing to die for the cause of Christ?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to FOUR friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38am text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    Season 3 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 2:56


    It's easy to look at other cultures and see what is beautiful about them—because we are on the outside looking in. Why is it so hard for American Christians to see what's beautiful about us? Is there a need for Americans to be present in the world of missions, or should they just send their money?Welcome to season three of Speaking of Going. Join us as we talk with friends from different cultures—who have served alongside Americans—about the beauty American Christians bring to the world of missions.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering serving overseas? Sign up for the 9:38 a.m. text at simusa.org/pray938 and pray for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending.

    The Need - Pt. 2 | Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 25:47


    Ben and Randy discuss bowl making, the former Ben, and our opportunity to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker who is considering going? Sign up for the 9:38 a.m. text or email at simusa.org/pray938 and join us in praying for a real person the Lord of the harvest is sending. TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS OKAY???

    The Need - Heather's Story Pt. 1 | Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 38:22


    People are usually on the prowl for befriending the type of person who would stop and pick another person up off the side of the road if they were hurting—FYI Heather is THAT good Samaritan person. Listen to Heather's story about how she responded to God, and how she responded to need.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    No Leaves Were Wasted in Murray's Story - Pt. 2 | Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 36:36


    Ben and Randy talk about their perception of how willing they are to do something versus reality. Spoiler alert: much less willing than they perceive themselves to be. Have you considered the the real cost of obedience? Have you ever asked the hard question—am I willing to go to the nations?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    No Leaves Were Wasted in Murray's Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 46:18


    What is cross-cultural work mostly about? Can you think of a time where you were “Jesus with skin on” to someone? In this episode we talk about the leaves, time, and Murray's process of going.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Growing through Obedience & Sacrifice - Taylor's Story | Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 28:30


    Ben and Randy chat with Taylor, a normal guy working for Jesus in North Africa. Taylor explains the joy  and growth in doing exactly what he believes God designed him to do, despite the challenges. Randy asks Taylor for advice on behalf of two entrepreneurs considering cross-cultural work as a next chapter following successful careers in business.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Weakening on Purpose - Pt. 2 | Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 39:42


    Ben and Randy talk about Bethany's Christ-like weakness and the type of people needed in Japan. They also talk about what it means to become weak SO THAT we don't boast in the presence of God. Sorry for screaming. Can you think of a time where people saw your weakness as the power of Christ living out in you?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Weakening on Purpose: Bethany's Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 35:41


    Bethany tells R & B her story about going to Japan, our need for community, and the lessons God has shown her in saying "yes."If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info. 

    Speaking of Adopting - Pt. 2 | Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 32:51


    Following their conversation with SIM worker Katie, R&B discuss what it means to be adopted by God. Also, find out what did and didn't happen on Ben's front porch over the holidays.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Speaking of Adopting: Katie's Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:12


    Welcome to Season 2! Has God ever used a disappointment in your life to open a door to serving others? Ben and Randy talk with Katie who serves the least reached with her family in Ethiopia.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE mildly interested friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Season 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 1:44


    Join us for Season 2 of Speaking of Going, featuring real conversations with cross-cultural workers around the world—all of whom are going as we speak.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to THREE friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Lead Us, You Are Holy | Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 30:10


    How would someone who doesn't know God learn to pray? How do our children learn to pray? How do you pray? R&B talk about how it's important to pray to a person—God.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to TWO friends. Visit us on the web at simusas.org/connect for more info.

    Speaking of Tempting - Part 2 - Accusing | Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 27:55


    If you were to live in a place where people had never met a Christian, would you be tempted to put on your own clothes of righteousness or would you share your weakness and need for God's mercy? Randy drops a turkey on a neighbor's roof. Ben shares about a friend who once stood accused but went home made right before God.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to TWO friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Speaking of Tempting - Part 1 | Ep. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 31:38


    Do you feel guilty when you are tempted? Do you think the Spirit had a purpose in leading Jesus into the wilderness to feel hungry and be tempted? God puts us in unsafe places for His glory. Randy and Ben have a conversation about being tempted. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Speaking of Crying | Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 26:16


    “Nonplussed” is the word of the day here. When is the last time you had a good cry? Does God care about our emotion? Does our emotion alone move the heart of God? R&B look at bitter weeping in the Bible and talk about the role emotion plays in our relationship with Him.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Listening - Part 3 | Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 28:04


    What keeps you from listening to the Spirit? Do you think God prepares people for you to share the good news of Jesus with? R&B discuss what it means to obey and listen. Also, we learn Randy was an early adopter of the Razr flip phone.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Listening - Part 2 | Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 20:49


    Continuing with Philip and the eunuch, Randy and Ben talk about what it means to listen. Speaking of listening, if you like what you are hearing can you do us a solid and share it with two people? Then ask them the follow up question: When have you heard the Holy Spirit tell you to do something?Connect with SIM USA at simusa.org/connect. 

    Getting Up - Part 1 | Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 31:47


    In part 1 of this series we didn't plan out, we look at Acts 8:26 where an angel asks Philip to get up and go. And we learn what Randy puts in his power drink (by the pound!) every morning. Has God ever made something clear for you to do without revealing all the future steps?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    How to Thanksgiving | Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 31:21


    How can we possibly give thanks to God in all circumstances? Today R&B discuss the struggle between thanksgiving, emotion, and our God who promises peace.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Truly Living | Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 28:23


    There's more to living than merely existing. This week R&B discuss physical and spiritual death and life. What does it mean that we were once dead but made alive in Christ?If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Who is the master? | Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 27:32


    When Jesus' washes the feet of His disciples, He takes on the role of the servant. But who is the master? R&B discuss what it means to serve, and what happens when an enemy becomes a friend. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    It's Not For You to Know | Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 28:45


    In following Jesus and obeying Him, is our lack of knowing the end result a defect—a result of our lack of faith or an intended reality? That thing we often ask God about might not be for us to know. Join us as we dive into the not knowing of going.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    The Waiting | Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 24:52


    Why did Jesus tell his disciples to wait? Seems inefficient on the surface doesn't it? Speaking of waiting, R&B unpack the process between calling and going—the waiting.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Hindsight and the Timing of Belief | Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 32:17


    What are we supposed to believe and where are we supposed to go? Belief is intertwined with action. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    The Holy Spirit or a Sandwich You Ate | Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 28:09


    Do you think hardcore Bible characters who followed the will of God ever wondered if they were doing the right thing? Hmmmm.If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    God's Sovereignty vs. Adaptability Part 2 | Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 17:13


    Randy tells a story about an old man who was either 87 or 78 years old. The blood of sheep and goats, or the blood of Jesus—which is enough? If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    God's Sovereignty vs. Adaptability Part 1 | Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 18:40


    In this episode, Randy and Ben tackle a subject that's completely over their heads. Have you ever assumed that someone else will go and take the gospel to the nations? If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Who is the Light of the World? | Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 17:08


    Randy can't build a deck, and it's quite unfortunate. In this episode, Randy and Ben discuss the story of the man born blind in the Gospel of John and how we often make the assumption that pleasant things are good and unpleasant things are bad. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Are You with Us or Our Enemies? | Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 25:48


    In Episode 3, Randy and Ben talk about Joshua meeting someone with a sword drawn and what it means to be on God's side. This is also the one where Ben throws Randy a curveball and forces him to rethink the previous 20 minutes. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    The Relationship Between Light and Sight | Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 15:23


    In episode 2, Randy and Ben look at what it means to be salty and lit as the kids these days say. What is our real motive in doing good works? If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info.

    Eternal Losses | Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 21:58


    In episode 1, Randy surprises Ben with an unknown conversation topic—when all things are made new in the afterlife, what will we miss? Listen as they discuss what we will not have when we get to Heaven. If you like what you're hearing, throw us a nice review, subscribe, and send this podcast to two friends. Visit us on the web at simusa.org/connect for more info. 

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