We Live Missions

Learn with Brian, KB, and Nathan on another Missions Outside the Box idea. Our guest Len shares how people are using competitive video gaming (esports) to make connections, that with a little creativity and intentionality lead to cross-cultural disciple-making.

Learn with Brian, KB, and Nathan another Missions Outside the Box idea. Our guest Len shares how people are using competitive video gaming (esports) to make connections that with a little creativity and intentionality lead to cross-cultural disciple-making.

Brent and Yliana were once students on campus just like you. What did in them during their years on campus he's now doing them as they work to see campus ministries planted across Russia.

Joyce, an American with Japanese heritage, shares intimately about her life and ministry from growing up Asian-American, her call to Japan as well as the opportunities and challenges in Japan today.

Listen and learn how Rebecca is using her artistic gifts to bring healing and the hope of Christ to the nations.

Sevo Lwali, Chi Alpha's National XAi (International Students Ministries Director) shares practical ways students can increase their engagement with international students to see them become followers of Jesus and move from friendship to leadership.

What's life like in a remote West African village? More importantly what is God up to and how can we be a part? Join us this episode as we learn from Jared, a former Chi Alpha student from Ohio now serving the Lord "off the grid" in a village called Wara.

Welcome to Season 3 of the We Live Missions Podcast! In this episode, we're celebrating the launch of season 3 and a brand new companion website welivemissions.com. Learn about the features of this great new tool for inspiring, equipping, and connecting students to their strategic role in God's global plan. https://welivemissions.com/resources/10-2-prayer-guide/ welivemissions.com/10.2

Join Kara as she dives deeper into Ann's amazing journey from Southern Cal to the Silk Road and the mountains and valleys in between.

For the final episode of Season 2, Nathan, Marcus, Andy, and Kara share clips from some of their favorite moments this season and reflect on what God has been teaching them. There are so many great moments to choose from! What will they choose? DM us at @welivemissions or email us at info@welivemissions.com with your suggestions for season 3 topics! Follow @welivemissions on Instagram for more inspiration this summer and stay tuned for the launch of our new website welivemissions.com

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Andy and Marcus connect with Ann, a worker from the Middle East. One challenge of following Jesus to the nations is leaving family. On the flipside most missionaries speak of the surprising joy of gaining family when they go. In this episode we sit down with Ann as she shares amazing stories with incredible lessons. Ann shares a bit of how this California girl found herself on the cobblestone streets of Central Eurasia and how God surrounded her family with family that proved to be invaluable as she walked through one of the darkest seasons of her life. Purchase Ann’s book, Dying Out Loud, and take time to message someone in your family to encourage them.  Find out more info: chialphacoffee.com info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Ann’s book on MyHealthy Church:  https://myhealthychurch.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=500177&cat=AGMHCINDEX&mastercat=&path=AGMHCINDEX Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) has been advancing the Kingdom of God around the world for over 100 years! In this episode Kevin Donaldson, an executive leader of AGWM, stopped by during We Live Missions in early March to celebrate what God is doing around the world and the significant partnership between AGWM and Chi Alpha. HBD to E Scott video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=452464432546073 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG2bX5A7jco Encourage listeners to learn more about AGWM by following @agworldmissions @agwm.europe @agwmafrica @eurasiacommunity @northern.asia @lacworldmissions @asiapacificmissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Andy and Brian connect with world missionaries Ryan and Jenny Elliff serving in Lithuania. In the journey of following Jesus, we may have course changes. It might not make sense to us, but God sees the bigger picture and can bring us to things far greater than we can imagine. Course changes are not always course corrections. Course changes may be positioning you for what God has for you next. Check out chialphacoffee.com and subscribe to the coffee box to hear more of Ryan and Jenny’s story and hear about the BELLS initiative. Take some time to pray today - pray for the Elliffs, their ministry in Lithuania and more workers! Find out more info: chialphacoffee.com info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus, and Andy discuss Ramadan and how to bless our Muslim friends with our guest Josh from the Arabian Peninsula. During Ramadan, Muslims are very open to spiritual conversations. Use that time to intentionally look for opportunities to share the gospel. Visit https://www.prayercast.com/phone/love-muslims-landing.html and join in praying for the nations! Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus, and Andy discuss radical generosity with Josh and two of his staff from Texas A&M Chi Alpha. Join us in hearing an amazing story of radical generosity! Consider how you and your Chi Alpha group can give generously this semester. Give to feedone at chialpha.com/feedone Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss the "What I Have Alaska Project" with our guests, Paul Burkhart and Steve Pavek. Once you graduate college, you will need to work somewhere. Why not use your degree to live missions in the marketplace? Pray and consider if God is calling you to Alaska. Participate in We Live Missions Week. To find out more, visit https://chialpha.com/we-live-missions-week-student-resources/. Find out more info: whatihave.org info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss spiritual warfare and prayer with our guest, Jeff Hartensveld, Asia Pacific Area Director. Jeff read a study that asked students "Do you believe in demons?" 50% said "yes," 30% said "probably, but I am not sure." This generation believes in the supernatural. We should be the leaders in talking about and dealing with it! Pair up with a partner that listens to the podcast and take a prayer walk on your campus. Pray specifically for the Holy Spirit to come on your campus! Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss short term missions with our guest, Adriana, a missionary in Moldova. Missions teams coming in for a short term trip helps the local missionaries connect with new students and increased the credibility of the ministry. The local Chi Alpha that Adriana serves with was kick started with a short term team. Adriana shares that you can never underestimate what God can do through you and your time that you sacrifice on a short term missions trip. Commit to a cross cultural missions trip and bring a friend with you!Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.comchialphacoffee.comFollow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss Chinese New Year with special guest Yixiang Gao (Yi), a Chinese International student from Shanghai China and Mizzou. 14% or our world population is from China, and God wants the people of China to know him! Chinese New Year is like Christmas in the US as families gather for a week-long visit, giving gifts. Learn about ways we can celebrate with our Chinese friends and bless them by connecting with them during Chinese New Year.

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss abiding with a guest speaker, Dick Brogden. Jesus wants to abide with us more than we want to abide with Him. Start planning for extravagant time with Jesus in 2021; take small steps toward big dreams! Dick's books: Missionary God, Missionary Bible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R783YGG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_7ap7FbW0VT2R9 Live Dead Joy: 365 Days of Living and Dying with Jesus https://www.amazon.com/dp/1680671650/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_2bp7Fb67RC7C8 This Gospel: A Collection of Missions Sermons https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998178942/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_edp7FbDQDZ11P Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss the gospel and its implications for the world with a guest speaker, Mark Renfroe. God wants more and more people and people groups represented at the table. Even if you do not have a specific call to leave your home culture, we all have to live missions. Everyone goes, gives, prays, and welcomes. Dive into the truth of the gospel today! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PKDxbwjsrfJJ70JIi6ByPzb6GB8xXb8ii6lz31JOSPI/edit?usp=sharing Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Article: “Is Jesus the Only Way?” http://www.thetravelingteam.org/articles/is-jesus-the-only-way Unevangelized or Unreached: Why The Difference Matters? http://www.thetravelingteam.org/articles/unevangelized-or-unreached-why-the-difference-matters Counterfeit Gospels Chart: How 6 Counterfeits Affect the Gospel Story, Announcement and Community https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/6-counterfeit-gospels-in-light-of-story-announcement-and-community/ Romans 5:8 2 Corinthians 5:15 Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss the gospel and its implications for us with a guest speaker, Mark Renfroe. When sharing the gospel, Mark focuses on 2 pieces: identity and relationship. God created all humans for relationship, but through our own behaviors we alienate ourselves from God. God is so rich in love that He took the step of reconciliation, making us able to be restored into right relationship with Him. Listen to this episode to hear about the identity piece and learn more about the gospel. Learn how to share the gospel with others. Dick Brogden's Gospel messages: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2138086442946996 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nMZIx6UjgA The Bus Stop Gospel Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfbZUhl-vn5JfBaWiNfOo5-eUFiXE4OLmaItBlhjs5o/edit?usp=sharing Bus Stop Gospel in the Muslim World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irYebEipLk4 Order Marcus’s recommended book at https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/gospel-recovering-the-power-that-made-christianity-revolutionary_jd-greear/366223/#edition=6715144&idiq=5182950 Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com welivemissions.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss out of the box missions with a guest speaker, Kevin Stone, AGWM Area Director for the Arab World. "Some are called to leave their career for the mission, but some are called to leverage their career for the mission. Sometimes we just assume you have to lay down your degree but in the Arab World (and other parts of the world) it is more of an asset to have a degree from a secular campus." Take some time to consider what action step God is asking you to take after listening to this podcast. Consider giving a year and praying about a lifetime overseas. Go to the link below and give to AGWM BAM's. Invest in BAM's (Businesses as Missions) by giving here: https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/600001-499363?MinistryName=499363&Page=0 Find out more info: info@welivemissions.com livedead.org "Working Abroad With Purpose" written by a friend of Chi Alpha - Glen Deckert https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07T8K7F34&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_DedNFbE2HH498 Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions welivemissions.com

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss feedONE with a special guest, Angela Jarvis, the Administrative Manager for feedONE. We can partner with the creator of the universe to do the miraculous by giving $10 a month to feed a child with feedONE. Every day over 300 thousand kids are being fed. Check out The Waiting List Film at thewaitinglistfilm.com and feed a kid at feedone.com! Check out http://www.facebook.com/groups/krisalyncreations/ to purchase jewelry made by Nathan’s daughter.Find out more info: welivemissions.com chialpha.com/expeditions feedone.com or email info@feedone.com feedONE resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19NP6f22wYcGD07bipG08t3juseGVUN2B?usp=sharing donatebooksfeedkids.comFollow us on instagram! @welivemissionsFind feedONE on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/841442719926853/?ref=share 

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss the first steps to missions with an interview from Emily, a worker in a sensitive country.  You want to be ready for what God has for you, you want to be prepared for that, so we are asking you “are you preparing yourself to engage in the mission of God?” Reach out to a missionary mentor, seek out advice and help, to guide you on your next steps into missions.  For more on first steps in missions, visit: https://chialpha.com/resources/first-steps-in-missions/ Find out more info: welivemissions.com chialpha.com/expeditions Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus, and Andy discuss missions in a pandemic with an interview from Jimmy Homeier. Even though our missions strategy might look different now, Going, Giving, Praying and Welcoming are still possible in this quarantine season. The Gospel has not been quarantined! Listen in to learn more about how to rise to the opportunity for missions in a pandemic. Find a missionary to invest in today! https://agmd.org/Home/Results?s=&r=&cam=&d= giving.ag.org Find out more info: welivemissions.com chialpha.com/expeditions joshuaproject.net operationworld.org Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus, Andy answer the question What is We Live Missions with our guest host Chi Alpha’s Cross Cultural Missions Director,  Paul York. What is missions? How do we participate in cross cultural missions without traveling overseas? Learn this and more in our first episode of Season 2!  Join us on Oct 2nd, 10.2 day, for live stream prayer on Facebook.  Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/10.2-day Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In our final episode, we look back on some highlights of season one featuring an interview with Ben Stone Chi Alpha Alumni from Colorado State University. Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com chialpha.com/store donatebooksfeedkids.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss how every student can welcome with an interview from Cameraon Cavalliere from Oklahoma State University. Did you know that over 70% of international students never enter an American home during their time here in the US? Make time to invite them into your home and into your life! Bring them into what you love doing! You can also check out a blog about welcoming the nations by our very own Severin Lwali at chialpha.com/blog. Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/blog chialpha.com/xai Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss how every student can pray with an interview from Anna Rankin from Oklahoma State University.  When someone comes to us with a need, it is easy to say “I will pray for you”, it is a whole other thing to say “do you mind if I pray for you right now?”. We need to be willing to pray in the moment and God meets us there in the prophetic.  Practice some listening prayer after this podcast. Text xapray to 313131 to join the 10.2 prayer movement. Checkout ChiAlphaCoffee.com to get some life giving coffee right now! Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/10.2 chialphacoffee.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why every student welcomes with an interview with Matthew Bonderer from the University of Missouri. It helps to budget every month some spontaneous giving that can build in your account for an opportunity to give. Monthly support is a vehicle for missions, even $5 a month can make a difference. Students tend to say they will give more when they have more money, but statistically more money means more debt, so start giving right now.  Support a friend going on a local missions trip, give to feedONE, budget some money to give at a later opportunity. DM @welivemissions or email us at podcast@welivemissions.com your stories of going. Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com feedone.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this special announcement Nathan let's us know that the We Live Missions podcast will continue releasing episodes soon! Make sure and take time to share this podcast with your friends! pod.co/wlm Also, if you're looking for some more information about how Chi Alpha is responding to Covid-19 you can check out our other podcast at pod.co/slp. Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss how every student can go with an interview from a student from Missouri State University, Isaiah.  Look up right now, who is around you, is there someone sitting alone at a table? In those places, look around, look for people you can love. You can invite people into your life where you are already going by inviting a friend to go with you.  Go to someone today to share the love of Jesus in your community around you. Going is action. DM @welivemissions or email us at podcast@welivemissions your stories of going. Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why Every Student Welcomes with an interview from Chi Alpha’s XAi Director, Sevo Lwali. Intertwined in the Gospel is openness to all humanity and we need to partake in that. The Gospel in its origin is welcoming. Why should we welcome? Because through the Gospel, welcoming is in our DNA.  Have a conversation with an international student, welcome an international student into your home and order the 21 day challenge book in the Chi Alpha store! Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/xai https://chialpha.com/store/product/i-am-xai-21-day-challenge-booklet/ Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why every student prays with an interview from Chi Alpha’s Cross Cultural Missions Trainer, Paul York. Spending time in prayer with other students can open their eyes to what God is doing in their lives. Prayer has created miracles in student’s lives. One hundred percent of student awakenings in history started with students praying. How has prayer changed your life? Sign up at collegiatedayofprayer.com and pray for a campus near you. Text XAPRAY to 313131 to join the 10.2 prayer movement.  Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/10.2 collegiatedayofprayer.org Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why every student gives with an interview from Chi Alpha’s FeedOne Collegiate Coordinator, Tom Trask II and his wife Missi. Listen to this episode to learn about feedONE and how students can start walking in Biblical obedience by giving of the most expensive things they have: time and money. What are areas in your life that you can represent the character of Christ by giving? To partner in giving, support your local missionary or give to feedONE at feedone.com. Insert Andy’s video  Sign up for the Chi Alpha coffee subscription box at chialphacoffee.com.  Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/feedone Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why every student goes on mission with an interview from Chi Alpha’s Expeditions Director, Brian Hargett. Every student can go by living intentionally on campus everyday or joining a missions trip with Chi Alpha. Are the things holding you back from going based in fear? Consider what God can do in every student when they surrender their time by going on mission.  As you are going everyday, sign up for a missions trip with your local Chi Alpha group. WHEN GOD SAYS “GO,” BUT FAMILY SAYS “NO!” — The Traveling Team http://www.thetravelingteam.org/articles/when-family-objects Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com/expeditions Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions

In this episode, Nathan, Kara, Marcus and Andy discuss why We Live Missions and the meaning of Go, Give, Pray and Welcome with an interview from Chi Alpha’s Cross Cultural Missions Director, Crystal Martin. At the last World Missions Summit, two thousand students committed to give a year to missions and pray about a lifetime, but what about the other students that did not commit to missions? Every student can live missions by going, giving, praying and welcoming everyday. Join the movement! Become an ambassador of We Live Missions by signing the manifesto! Find out more info: welivemissions.com twms5.com chialpha.com Follow us on instagram! @welivemissions