The Mission Suitcase

There is no age limit on fulfilling God's call! Jenifer Cass went on her first mission trip at age 45 and her life was forever changed. A few years later, she and her husband Tod lead an international missions ministry and have developed a training curriculum that has already been translated into seven languages. "Just say "YES!" and you'll be blessed more than you guessed!" -- Jenifer Cass   Manger House Mission Ministry

Join me as I welcome Pastor Bob Hasty of 3BuildGlobal! Pastor Bob is doing some amazing things around the world and comes on the podcast to encourage us to GO FOR IT in missions! “Missions is very simple: I don't think we need to complicate it. Let's go! Let's take Jesus with us and the resources that we have - and go make somebody's day… or life!” -- Pastor Bob Hasty https://3buildglobal.com/ https://istl.al/

This episode is packed with great encouragement on what the Lord is doing all over the world and super practical ways to get involved! Christina Barnes from Adventures in Missions is my special guest and she shares everything from the harrowing and miraculous story of a missions team getting off a mountain in North Carolna during the recent hurricane to answering the question of what to do when you don't know what to do next... you don't want to miss this one!   QUICK LiNKS: adventures.org   https://adventures.org/get-involved/   christinabarnes@adventures.org  

Hear how God is using Erin Kennedy's heart for missions in her engineering career! You will be encouraged as she shares a "beautiful testament of His faithfulness to what He tells us and what He commands us to do."

Join special guest Brooke Pinyan, as she shares the incredible behind the scenes of a recent evangelistic crusade in Africa. Brooke also tells how the Lord paired her education and work experience with her love of missions.  "The Lord knows what He wants to do with your life and He knows how to get you there - way better than you do!" --Brooke Pinyan

God wants to give you strategic connections for the Kingdom of God. He cares about the big things and the small things and your heart will be encouraged as you listen to Ann Dunagan share from four decades of global missions ministry and the joys of every season of life! Ann and her husband Jon have been in global missions since 1987. She is a mom of seven adult kids and has grandchild number twenty on the way! Her passion is for the Gospel, God's Word, the Great Commission and global needs.  https://www.missionmindedfamilies.org/  

Anxiety loves to come knocking but we'll look in Scripture at how to keep that door closed and locked! Join me for the first episode of Season 8!

Roman & Tamara have served as missionaries in Eastern Europe for over 25 years. In 2015, they followed God's leadership to move to Poland. They had no idea why they were moving or what lay ahead but found themselves perfectly positioned and trained for what would hit their city in the beginning of 2022... Donate to Help Roman & Tamara

Join me in this conversation with four sisters in the American mid-west who live on mission in their community, in other states, and throughout the world! You'll be encouraged that whatever season of life you're in can be an adventure with Jesus! Great links from this episode: Beauty For Ashes Mission Trips Beautiful Feet International Light The Window on Instagram

Kira Banks, the founder of Royal Girls, is an inspirational coach and leader who leads young women to discover their identity, value and purpose in Christ. She helps them unlock their true potential and equips them with the skills they need to become confident, courageous, and successful individuals. Listen in as we chat about  an exciting new venture she is launching. To learn more, receive updates on this exciting launch, etc., email Kira and her team at: Royalgirlsorg@gmail.com  

Great insights from missions coach and public relations coordinator, Karla Oliver-Ayala. After over two decades as a teacher, Karla recently left the classroom to serve with Beauty for Ashes full-time. This episode will encourage and challenge you. in your purpose and part in The Great Commission!

Listen as I share how to walk in greater freedom in your life! Unforgiveness may be holding you back from living in all God has called you to live. I lay out the who, how, and why in this necessary process of forgiveness.

The old neighborhood of Pablo Escobar is now a beacon of hope and restoration in Medellin, Colombia. One of the leaders of City of Refuge - Yeyson ("Jason") Marin - shares the amazing things taking place there and the transfomation in his own life... from drugs and anarchy to joyful follower of Christ!

Dr. Deepa Sukumar grew up as a Hindu in India. She shares the miraculous story of how the Word of God preached the Gospel to her as an adult and she received the Love which she had been looking for in Jesus.

Listen to amazing things that happen on the other side of obedience in this chat with Morgan Malone, missionary to Guatemala!   Adventures in Missions Guatemala

This two-word phrase is found over 40 times in the English Bible and packs a powerful punch! This episode takes a look at what follows the "But God!" moments in your life!

Things always come that can keep us from living a missional life. In this episode, we consider how to DISS DIStractions and live a focused life!

Tests will always come your way - will you pass? This episode will help prepare you to be an overcomer in the tests of life!

Are you a grumbler? Do you have grumblers in your life? This episode will help you get free from the grumbles!

You've probably heard it said and even proclaimed yourself the words of the well-known sentiment - "you can't do it all"... But in this episode, I want to invite you to look at things in a different perspective as I share how you CAN do it all. YOU. CAN. DO. IT. ALL!

In this episode, we consider the different "reports" that come to us throughout life - and why believing the right one makes all the difference!

The Lord is inviting you -in 2022- to LIVE in the expectation of being amazed by Him! Here's how!   Learn More Here

I've got a question for you and how you answer will affect how your 2022 goes, regardless of what the circumstances on the world stage may be...

This wraps up Season 5 of the podcast! Please listen as I share an exciting announcement about the future of The Mission Suitcase!

Engaging with the Word of God is an awesome way to pray for nations, to pray for our families, and to exalt the Lord. Christian author, podcaster, wife and mom Sarah Keeling has a God-given strategy of praying the Psalms that is tangible, easy, and fun for all ages! Join me in the episode - as Sarah shares how she started and how it's going!   Sarah Keeling Psalm Prayers for the Nations Psalms Prayers for Kids

Erion Cuni - a pastor, church planter, and missionary within the beautiful nation of Albania - articulates how Albania is perfectly poised for Gospel impact in that area of the world and beyond, how to have a successful short-term mission trip, and more!

Albanians get that you may not know much of their history or even where they are located. But they want you to know. They want you to see their photos and hear their stories. And they want you to come. In this episode, you'll find out why this is a fantastic time - and place - to share the Gospel! So let's go ahead and get the initial question out of the way – where in the world is Albania?

'Think you are too busy to share the Gospel with others? Wait until you hear Lydia's fascinating story of following and obeying God! You'll be challenged and encouraged in this episode by this mother of nine who stepped out into the harvest field in front of her and is regularly leading people to Christ. The location may seem "common" - but the power of the Gospel is not!  

In the Season 5 opener, Becky Murray - of One by One Missions and The Dignity Project - returns to encourage us to "man our station." She also shares exciting news out of Kenya and some heartbreaking news out of Pakistan.  Becky has also published a new book, entitled, "Embrace the Journey", which chronicles the journey of One by One into many nations. ** A portion of our conversation in this episode is not suitable for children due to its disturbing content. ** One by One Missions    

What if missions was as simple as God putting things in your heart and then you stepping out in simple obedience under His leadership to do those things? Hear Ginger Cummins' story of how God exposed her to Germany all through her life and then opened the door for her family to go - for a very specific purpose!

A missionary and homeschool mom, Joye and her husband Joel and their seven children loaded up and moved to Kenya at the end of 2019. They spent much of 2020 in a village where God sent them to do one main thing... dig a well.  Hear Joye's story of miracles and God's faithfulness - and how YOU can believe Him for the impossible! Commission Mankind

This episode is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Kanita Benson. Kanita currently serves as Director of Intercultural Prayer & Missions for the National Day of Prayer Task Force, she is the Founder of an international nonprofit called She Saves a Nation, and she is currently pursuing a Doctor of Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary.  She is a strategic leader, missions mobilizer, missionary, writer, worship artist, Bible teacher, speaker and passionate global advocate, championing the rights of women and girls.  Kanita lives at the intersection of theology, missiology and worship, with a life mission committed to eradicating spiritual and Bible poverty, advocating for Bible literacy, equipping the global church, empowering women and girls and engaging believers to experience God in and through worship. Her passion for nations and the Great Commission has led her to serve as a short-term missionary, speaker, trainer and mobilizer to Kenya, Africa, and Chiang Mai, Thailand. As Founder of She Saves a Nation®, she works to evangelize, disciple and develop refugee & marginalized girls in Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand as agents of change in their nations and throughout the world.   She Saves A Nation Show Notes

Kanita currently serves as Director of Intercultural Prayer & Missions for the National Day of Prayer Task Force, she is the Founder of an international nonprofit called She Saves a Nation, and she is currently pursuing a Doctor of Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary.  She is a strategic leader, missions mobilizer, missionary, writer, worship artist, Bible teacher, speaker and passionate global advocate, championing the rights of women and girls.  Kanita lives at the intersection of theology, missiology and worship, with a life mission committed to eradicating spiritual and Bible poverty, advocating for Bible literacy, equipping the global church, empowering women and girls and engaging believers to experience God in and through worship. Her passion for nations and the Great Commission has led her to serve as a short-term missionary, speaker, trainer and mobilizer to Kenya, Africa, and Chiang Mai, Thailand. As Founder of She Saves a Nation®, she works to evangelize, disciple and develop refugee & marginalized girls in Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand as agents of change in their nations and throughout the world.   She Saves A Nation Show Notes

What if you were in a remote village thousands of miles from home and family when a global pandemic hit? What would life be like? You're about to hear an awesome first-hand account from my missionary friend Elizabeth Giles, who was serving cross-culturally in Central America when everything changed. You'll hear how God met her, how she hears His voice, and how she puts faith over fear.

Light the Window is a global prayer alliance with the purpose of mobilizing 10 million believers to pray daily for the unreached peoples of the 10/40 Window Region.  In this episode, we will talk with David Taylor, who researches and compiles the information on these people groups into an annual prayer calendar. The vision is to see one billion hours of prayer for these least reached peoples by the year 2025. Light The Window  

Over half of churchgoers in the U.S. are not familiar with The Great Commission, yet it is the very foundation of evangelism and cross-cultural missions. Learn what makes The Great Commission so great, where it originated, and how it affects your purpose on earth.

In this episode I've simply entitled “God is Greater”, I want to share with you my story – my testimony – of overcoming Covid-19 and the faithfulness of the Lord through it all. How did I stay in perfect peace and full of hope and joy in a room with no window and visitors for eight days? The answer is that GOD IS GREATER!

Passionate about equipping the next generation through her two passions: dance and coffee, Jaime Gilbert "The Dancing Missionary" serves as a missionary in the Dominican Republic. Jaime shares about the rewards of obedience to the Lord and how He can take your passions and turn them into ministry unto Him!

Marie Tsuruda has ministered in child evangelism in 79 nations and counting with her ministry, Family of Faith Global Missions. The vision is to evangelize children, so children can evangelize the world. Marie loves families on mission, and she and her husband have taken their three children into 39 of those nations. In this episode, Marie shares miracle stories of things she has witnessed the Lord do with her obedience!   Family of Faith Global Missions

Hear a wonderful story of how the gift of one house turned into pregnancy centers across the globe! ​Melissa Heiland is an author, international speaker and teacher, and the founder and president of Beautiful Feet International. Beautiful Feet sends and assists churches in sending short-term mission teams around the world and has assisted in the openings of over forty international pregnancy centers in fifteen nations. Beautiful Feet International

Andrew Cannon is an evangelist born and raised in Liverpool, UK. The hand of God radically touched him in January, 2010, when he called upon the Name of Jesus. His life was full of alcohol and addictions, drugs, and self-harming - but in an instant, everything changed! In this episode (the second part of a two-part conversation), Andrew shares how YOU can easily share your testimony and be a witness wherever you are. Gospel Grenades  

In this episode, the first of a two-part conversation, Evangelist Andrew Cannon from Liverpool, England shares his awesome testimony of how God delivered him from a life of addiction and destruction in a moment! His mess was instantly turned into a message!   Gospel Grenades

This former long-time missionary to Russia has now turned into a successful businessman in Russia. He is building bridges among nations by highlighting the creative things Russia has to offer the world. And he does it all out of love of God and country - a foreign country - that is now home.   Planet Russia Blog The Amerikanets Youtube

Sonya Schweighardt shares about her work with the Batwa people in Uganda and how Covid-19 has affected them. How does this mom of 15 maintain life in quarantine while leading a ministry that impacts thousands on the other side of the world? Listen to her amazing story of how God called her and what has been on the other side of her "yes" to Him. Learn about Operation Raising Hope and how your "yes" can save lives impacted by the coronavirus.

While there is widespread panic in our land, I believe God is going to bring beauty out of the ashes because that's what only He can do! He is a Redeemer and we can dare to trust Him! You still have a role in The Great Commission, regardless of flights being cancelled and nations on lockdown. Tune in to this episode to be reminded that in the midst of it all - THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!

Anne Campbell is the Missions Director at her local church and is passionate about equipping people in short-term missions, teaching the Body of Christ how to be effective in missions, and teaching short-term teams to have an expectation to be used by God in a mighty way.  In this episode, Anne shares invaluable things such as how to finance your mission trip and how teams can walk in unity on the mission field.  

In this episode I will be talking with Betty Gomez, the Director of Beauty for Ashes, the women's ministry of Adventures in Missions. Betty openly shares her heart on intimacy with God verses seeking His approval and how all things are possible with Him - even that "God would invite a young Hispanic girl who grew up in the barrio to share His restoration, hope, and healing with women all over the world!"

Matthew Murray has personally seen the faithfulness of God in so many ways. He was three hours from death and was miraculously healed. Millions of dollars has supernaturally come into his missions ministry to reach people all over the world. He has witnessed the transformation of countless lives - in his home church, in many other nations, and in his own life. Matthew, along with his wife Becky, are founders of One by One Missions and pastor Renew Church in Uttoxeter, England, where they reside.

This is a very personal episode, in which I share about my father passing away and going to heaven. I share about my own process of grief and how I find Hope in the midst of it. And I give encouragement on life - on what we can do with it and how it affects others. You have a purpose in helping fulfill The Great Commission and the LIFE of God in you is the breath of missions.

Serving in evangelism and feeding programs, working with children of prostitutes and drug addicts, teaching English classes, and whatever else the Lord calls her to do - Courtney de Santos, wife and mom of two boys - is ready. The borders of nations do not define where she serves, rather, her calling from God does. Join me in this episode where I chat with Courtney about her work in Colombia, Venezuela, and wherever the Lord leads.

From smuggling Bibles into China to being interrogated multiple times for his faith, David Joannes - author, the host of Missions Pulse, and the president of Within Reach Global - has lots to share from his years of missionary work in China, Thailand, and around the world.