Podcasts about Youth with a Mission

Skyla shares her story of serving on a team called End Bible Poverty Now at Youth With A Mission's (YWAM) Kona campus in Hawaii, where she pushed leadership to support outreach to deaf communities. When she raised the issue, she was accused of being rude for crying and told she needed more discipleship. Skyla describes being tested, gaslit, and slowly pushed off her team, all while a separate clergy sexual abuse case was being quietly managed on campus. After she was let go, campus security posted false claims about her that stayed up for months. Today, Skyla shares her story to give voice to the many others harmed by YWAM Kona. If her story resonates with you, you can reach her at skylaspeaksout@gmail.com.Support the show

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decades.In this episode of Women Worth Knowing, Karen reflects on her years with Calvary Chapel and Maranatha! Music, how God led her into missions through Youth With A Mission, and the vision behind founding Musicians For Missions International. She also opens up about the personal journey that compelled her to write her biography, Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story, revealing the healing love and faithfulness of God through every season of life.Whether you've sung Seek Ye First for years or are hearing Karen's story for the first time, this conversation is a beautiful reminder to keep Jesus at the center and trust Him with the unfolding story of your life.ResourcesWebsite: KarenLafferty.com and YWAMSantaFe.orgInstagram: @KarenLaffertyMusicFeatured Book: Seek Ye First: The Karen Lafferty Story — Karen's inspiring memoir, available at KarenLafferty.com and Amazon.

Week four closed the Esther series with a guest. John Hunter and his wife Suzanne are missionaries with Youth With A Mission, part of the work this church supports. He is a potter, he is seventy six, and he opened with a map, because he says history has two eyes, chronology and geography. He and Suzanne set out to hitchhike to India in 1972 and got as far as Afghanistan. She came to faith in front of the two great Buddhas at Bamiyan. He came to faith at a house in Kabul.That detour is the message. You set out for India and God stops you in Kabul. His word for it is interference. Esther did not grow up expecting to be queen of the largest empire on earth, and it was not on her bucket list. God jumps in, pulls somebody out of a bad situation, and changes things. John told on himself the same way. He moved his family to Virginia to start a school of evangelism and it collapsed before it opened. What came out of it was a homeschool room with slate blackboards and the book of Esther taught to two of his own kids.Then he handed the room his method for studying a person in Scripture. Influences. Character, internal and external. Contribution. Esther's influence was Mordecai, whose instruction she took without arguing. Her external character won a pageant she had no say in entering. Her internal character was courage. She did not let the conditions she found herself in dictate her behavior.She also refused to carry it alone. She said yes, then told Mordecai to gather the Jews and fast. John spent years lead climbing with his sons, out on the pointy end of the rope, and somebody below was always holding it. He and Suzanne once stopped at a house in Pacific Grove and told two leaders of a Zen meditation center that Jesus is coming back. Both were saved that night, and the man went on to plant churches. He closed on the part we choose. Who we listen to, and who we let teach us.So What: God interferes on purpose. The plan that fell apart on you is often the door into what He was doing all along.Now What: Take the chart to your own life this week. Name your influences, name your character, and name what you are here to contribute.Scripture References:Esther 2:1-18 (Taken into the palace and made queen of Persia)Esther 4:14 (For such a time as this)Esther 4:15-17 (Gather the Jews and fast for me)Esther 5:1-2 (The golden scepter held out to an uninvited queen)Esther 7:9-10 (Haman hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai)Numbers 12:3 (Moses, the most humble man on earth)Acts 16:30 (What must we do to be saved)

The 2,000th anniversary of the resurrection presents an extraordinary opportunity for the church to invite the world to hear the gospel and celebrate the risen Jesus. Will we seize it—or allow Easter 2033 to become business as usual?   In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson speaks with JC2033 founder Olivier Fleury about the vision to mobilise Christians around the world for the 2,000th anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus. Together, they explore why Easter 2033 cannot simply be another church celebration, but an opportunity for Christians to unite across traditions, proclaim the risen Christ, and creatively invite the world to celebrate with them.   Olivier also shares his own journey of calling and nearly two decades of building relationships around this vision, offering encouragement for leaders to dream big, start small, remain humble, and faithfully pursue what God has placed before them.   Main Points Easter 2033 is a unique missional opportunity. The anniversary gives the church an extraordinary moment to turn outward and make the resurrection known. JC2033 is a movement, not simply an event. The vision is for locally shaped expressions in nations, cities, neighbourhoods, churches, and homes around the world. Unity strengthens our witness. Drawing from John 17, Olivier argues that Christian unity is not an end in itself—it serves the mission of helping the world know and believe in Jesus. Celebration can become proclamation. Music, art, meals, public gatherings, street parties, and other creative expressions can help take the message of the resurrection beyond the walls of the church. Every Christian has something to contribute. The vision is not dependent on famous leaders or large organisations; families, churches, and individual believers can all bring what God has placed in their hands. Faithfulness takes time. Building trust, relationships, and collaborative movements often requires years—even decades—of perseverance. The question is not only what will happen in 2033, but what we will do now. Olivier challenges Christians to begin praying, building relationships, imagining possibilities, and preparing their communities today. Call to Action What could your church, ministry, family, or community do to help the world hear that Jesus is risen?   Visit JC2033 to explore the vision and begin considering how you could participate. Then share this episode with a pastor, ministry leader, or Christian friend who could help you start the conversation locally. Links & Resources JC2033 — Learn more about the global movement preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus. JC2033 Mission and Values — Explore the movement's emphasis on unity, witness, and celebration and its call for Christians to proclaim together that Christ is risen. Then the World Will Know! by Olivier Fleury — Olivier's first book tells the story behind the vision for JC2033 and the journey of preparing for the anniversary. The JC2033 website lists translations in more than 20 languages. Then the World Will Believe! by Olivier Fleury — Olivier's 2026 sequel shares further stories from around the world as relationships and initiatives develop toward 2033. Olivier's book offer: During the interview, Olivier invites listeners to email info@jc2033.world to request a digital copy of his first book.   Guest Bio Olivier Fleury is the founder of JC2033, a global movement mobilising Christians toward unity and witness in preparation for the 2,000th anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus in 2033. He previously served with Youth With A Mission, including as national leader of YWAM Switzerland, and spent more than 13 years developing Alpha across the French-speaking world. Since 2017, Olivier has devoted himself fully to developing the JC2033 vision around the world.

Today, we are talking about addiction and why the ADHD or ASD brain seems to be more prone to addictive behaviors, or substance or porn addiction, with addiction specialist Ed Khouri. Links below will share some articles that support the discussion. Ed Khouri is a co-author of Joy Starts Here and author of the Face of Grace. Today, we talk about how joy and peace are needed in the brain, how ADHD and ASD brains lack or have compromised dopamine receptors, and how this sets someone up for BEEPS seeking pseudo joy or pseudo peace and can take any special interest and turn it into a BEEPS. About Ed Khourihttps://www.equippinghearts.com/our-team For more than 40 years, Ed Khouri has worked with substance abusers and their families in diverse settings. Serving as a pastoral counselor, trainer, and writer, Ed's work has encompassed outpatient counseling, jails, and transitional housing for homeless addicts in all phases of residential treatment. He even provided daily supervision for all therapeutic services and staff in a 96-bed state-licensed substance abuse treatment program. Today, as an experienced trainer, Ed leads workshops in churches and ministries worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their own communities. He regularly trains and collaborates with ministries, including Thrive Today, The International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition (ISAAC), and Youth With A Mission's Addictive Behavior Counseling School. Ed has a B.A. in Behavioral and Social Sciences and began his Master's Program at the University of Florida. Ordained in 1988, he is the president of Equipping Hearts. Ed has written several books, including The Restarting Workbook and Facilitator's Guide. Together with Dr. E. James Wilder, Ed co-authored several books and training materials: The Connexus Program, Belonging, and Joy Starts Here: The Transformation Zone.  Dopamine articlesWhat's the Deal With Dopamine and ADHD? | Psychology Today Frontiers | Dopamine in Autism Spectrum Disorders—Focus on D2/D3 Partial Agonists and Their Possible Use in Treatment

John and Jenny unpack how indoctrinated obedience in high-control Christianity breaks a person's will, replaces self-trust with leader-trust, and creates lifelong patterns of shame, fear, and decision paralysis. They dig into Jenny's time in Youth With A Mission and John's years in Branhamism, exploring how “hearing the voice of God” often meant obeying leaders, how loaded language around the Great Commission and urgency fueled constant pressure to perform, and how people learn to see themselves as spiritually infantile and incapable of making their own choices. Together they talk about what happens after you leave—racing thoughts, agonizing over small decisions, and the grief of realizing how much life was missed—while naming practical pathways toward healing. Jenny offers nervous-system tools like slow breathing and visual scanning, shares why movement and improv have been so powerful in her own recovery, and John describes small “rebellious” experiments in choice that helped him rebuild basic self-trust. The conversation holds both the weight of what was lost and a grounded hope that it is possible to heal, think clearly again, and build a life that actually fits you. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Mike shares advice for those who are retiring, and for the youth. Regardless of age, find your passion and stay connected with the Lord Jesus. Part 3.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

John and Jenny unpack how racialized theology, Christian supremacy, and political extremism shaped everything from William Branham’s world to Youth With A Mission’s global footprint. Drawing on archival research and lived experience, they trace the line from British Israelism and Christian Identity theology through Bob Jones University, moral-majority politics, and Branham’s mentors into modern charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation networks. Along the way, they explore how “spiritual warfare,” end-times urgency, and talk of being the “true seed” of Abraham quietly merge race, nation, and faith into a single identity.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Retired from his work, Mike shares how he started with Simply The Story and the places he has traveled as a result. Even though he is retired, he works so well with youth, including Youth With A Mission or YWAM.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

John and Jenny dive deep into the psychology of obedience in high-control religious movements, focusing on the global ministry Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Drawing from lived experiences and professional trauma recovery work, they explore how enforced obedience suppresses consent, erases personal agency, and stunts emotional and cognitive development in children and young adults. Jenny explains how somatic trauma responses like “fawning” emerge from chronic obedience conditioning, while John connects these behaviors to the broader cultic systems within Pentecostal and Latter Rain movements. Together they unpack the devastating effects of obedience-based discipleship, from the breaking of children’s wills to lifelong struggles with shame, identity, and self-trust. The conversation also exposes how spiritual manipulation can rewire developmental pathways, creating adults who fear mistakes and repress emotion. It’s an honest, insightful dialogue that challenges one of the most dangerous doctrines in modern evangelical missions—and calls for restoration of agency, growth, and healthy autonomy.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

One leader said he never saw his group speaking like this before after implementing STS. At a time when reading continues to decrease, Bible storytelling with deep discussion fits well with where Youth With A Mission is heading.  Hear why.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

Why does Youth With A Mission in Brazil love STS? From the moment one leader said she would go for only a few hours and stayed for the whole training, to the implementation of STS at several bases in Brazil, YWAM has used this methodology with great success. STS has given the people deeper passion for the Lord. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

God has called us to fulfill the Great Commission in our generation. In this week's message, Jeremy Curry, Founder of Fire and Fragrance Himalayas, reminds us that our lives are meant to proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus. He also shares about Youth With A Mission's powerful initiative called Every Language—a movement committed to translating the full Bible into every language on earth and sparking discipleship through the process. Learn more and be part of the movement at everylanguage.com

In this insightful episode of Neurodiverse Christian Couples, hosts Stephanie and Dan welcome Ed Khouri, President of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest and author of "Becoming a Face of Grace." Together, they explore the crucial interplay between grace and joy, clarifying how genuine grace—being seen as special and favored without earning it—naturally leads to joy, the gladness of being together. Can you have grace AND have boundaries? What about the phrase, "Just give me grace." The conversation tackles deep relational issues common in neurodiverse marriages, such as navigating attachment pain, understanding the differences between sin, transgression, and iniquity, and developing effective boundaries without enabling harmful behavior. Ed emphasizes practical strategies for couples to build emotional capacity and relational resilience, including shared quieting exercises and storytelling techniques aimed at fostering mutual joy and appreciation. Listeners will find hope and practical guidance for overcoming challenges related to executive functioning, emotional regulation, and relational misunderstandings. Ed Khouri's insights underscore how grace, boundaries, and joy work together to nurture a healthier, thriving neurodiverse marriage. About our Guest: Ed KhouriEd is passionate about helping churches, leaders, and small groups develop thriving, healthycommunities rooted in grace, joy, and peace. He was ordained in 1988 and president ofEquipping Hearts for the Harvest. He serves as an Elder at his church.Ed leads workshops in churches and ministries worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurtingmen and women and their communities. He regularly collaborates with groups that includeThrive Today, Life Model Works, The International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition(ISAAC), and Youth With A Mission's Addictive Behavior Counseling School. He's taught classesfor students from approximately 70 nations,Ed authored “Becoming a Face of Grace: Navigating Lasting Relationships with God andOthers,” “Beyond Becoming: A Field Guide to Sustainable, Transformational Communities,” and“The Weight of Leadership: How Codependency and Misplaced Mercy Undermine Life andMinistry.” Working with Dr. Jim Wilder, he co-authored the “Restarting” and “Belonging”Modules of the Connexus Program. He is also the co-author of “Joy Starts Here: TheTransformation Zone.”He lives with the love of his life, Maritza, in Conover, North Carolina. Equipping HeartsEd and his wife, Maritza, founded Equipping Hearts for the Harvest as a 501c3 non-profitministry. In 2004. Our goal is to help equip churches, ministries, pastors, leaders, workers,and volunteers worldwide so that they can effectively serve the needs of their entirecommunity – including those who wrestle with addictions, trauma, abuse, codependency,and other life problems. We Teach to describe the grace-based framework needed for change, Provide skill training that leads to transformation Create materials that allow communities to practice and grow skills that sustaintransformation. For more information: https://www.equippinghearts.com/

Spiritual hunger is the byproduct of hope rising in our lives. Andy Byrd, co-founder of Youth With A Mission’s Fire and Fragrance, Circuit Riders, and co-leader of The Send, encourages our church family that it is possible to have so much hunger for God in our lives that we never lose our zeal. God wants to reconnect the heart of the Church to His presence, as we are on the verge of a global spiritual awakening, and spiritual hunger is key.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Melania Tomlin to discuss what God has been doing in her life. Melania is a passionate 19 year old that God called into overseas missions. She is now studying to be a pilot and praying about what God will do next.

If you've never heard of Life on Side B—the podcast that in many ways inspired this one—today is your day! We interviewed Josh and Ashley on their ending season, where Side B could evolve, and how LoSB podcast was almost named “Unicorns for Jesus”.And THEN…head on over to Life on Side B to listen to David and TJ's reflections on interviewing people with diverse views and where Side B conversations are evolving. Listen to the other half of this episode here: www.lifeonsideb.com/episodes/episode/1d868a02/s6e1-or-tj-and-david-on-new-kinship-and-the-future-of-side-b-crossover-episodeComments on how LoSB impacted you? Send your audio message to LoSB here: https://www.lifeonsideb.com/finalseasonNote: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand an incredible amount. If you're new to the conversation, I don't know what to tell you. Welcome! And you might want to check out:* New Kinship's episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠* Life on Side B's explainer article: The Four Sides—★ About Our GuestsJosh was born and raised in South Florida. He is the creator and producer of Life on Side B, a podcast exploring the joys, beauty, and challenges of living the traditional sexual ethic as LGBT+/same sex attracted Christians. He is a spiritual director and inclusion consultant with a private practice called Wholly Ourselves, and he is a pastor at his local church, Providencia WPB. He holds a DMin from Kairos University and a MA in Biblical Literature from Nyack College. In his spare time, you can normally find Josh doing one of three things: hosting friends at his home with his family, watching Golden Girls, or working out.Ashley is a queer woman in a mixed-orientation marriage of over a decade and has a three-year-old son. She and her husband met on the mission field in Latin America with Youth With A Mission and currently reside in the southern United States.—★ Timestamps(00:00) New Kinship #55 - Life on Side B's Final Season, with Josh and Ashley(01:48) At the time, there weren't any Side B podcasts(05:52) Episodes that changed us: Telling our vulnerable stories(08:56) Why is Life on Side B ending?(13:16) What Josh and Ashley learned in 5 seasons(19:57) Where should the Side B movement go?(26:45) Josh's upcoming podcast(s) and work!(30:53) Ashley's work with Your Other...Family?(34:01) Send a message to LoSB folks!—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

Joshua Inman is the twin brother of Steven Inman, who we interviewed earlier this year. In this first of two broadcasts, Joshua shares his story, including getting involved with dressing as a girl at a young age, a father who abandoned him, and the bullying he endured, including from Christians. Joshua helped plant a church in South East Asia with Youth With A Mission and is a former music industry professional working with some of the biggest names in Christian and Country music.

Paul Leon Samuels is the son of Jewish refugees from the Russian pogroms under the Czar. Born in South Bronx, he is a proud first-generation American. The pain and challenges of his early life have given birth to his creative writing through poetry and books, as well as public speaking. He has traveled the world with World Vision, Mercy Ships, Messianic Jewish Alliance, and Youth With A Mission. Paul is a co-facilitator for peer-to-peer support groups, affiliated with the national Depression Bipolar Support Alliance. Arlene Bridges Samuels pioneered Christian outreach for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). After nine years she retired and later worked part-time with International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA. Arlene is now an author at The Blogs-Times of Israel and writes a weekly column at CBN ISRAEL. She has often traveled to Israel, including being invited three times by Israel' s Government Press Office to their annual Christian Media Summit. Read more of her articles on her CBN Israel blog. They are the joint authors of "Mental Health Meltdown," illuminating the voices of bipolar and other mental illnesses.

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Meg opens up about her experiences in YWAM. You don't want to miss this episode in our Youth With A Mission series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Sanctuary Podcast! In this week's episode we're joined by Noah and Katie Butterfield. They are two of Black Rock Church's global partners working with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Orlando, FL. Noah shares his journey of stepping into the missions field, and Katie shares the call God has put on her life to minister to expecting mothers. If you would like to partner with Noah and Katie please visit the link - https://www.ywamorlando.com/staff/nbutterfield/   STAY CONNECTED // Sanctuary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearesanctuary/ // Sanctuary Website - https://www.blackrock.org/sanctuary/   t #sanctuarypodcast #sanctuary #blackrockchurch #russjoy #andresayala #youngadult #podcast #church #YWAM #youthwithamission #missions #doula   HONOR | MERCY | GENEROSITY Sanctuary is the young adult community of Black Rock Church built on living out the honor, mercy, and generosity found in the love and life of Jesus. 

In this episode, Marcus is joined by Jill Semau, Director Medical Assisting at State Fair Community College, and Rachel Clifford, Clinical Coordinator Medical Assisting at State Fair Community College. Listen as they emphasize the importance of integrating medical care and support while sharing incredible stories that shine a light on how redemption and compassion reveal themselves in light of loss.Jill and Rachel explain the duties of a medical assistant and outline the differences between medical assistants and nurses. Providing insight into why medical assistants must be compassionate and welcoming when patients first enter the clinic, they also highlight the importance of non-judgmental awareness in all healthcare settings and reveal different ways to show compassion. Key Moments:00:00 – Introductions00:50 – Jill and Rachel introduce themselves and talk about Medical Assistants and what they do.04:20 – Marcus asks about using his book while teaching. 09:20 – Each Jill and Rachel share a time they have witnessed compassion.30:00 – Jill wants to leave us with “Your life makes a difference.” and Rachel would live us with, “Don't judge a book by its cover.”35:39 – Thank yous and goodbyes! Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Jill Semau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-semau-27b5b3133/Connect with Jennifer Clifford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-clifford-38b5b71a5/Learn more about Missouri Society of Medical Assistants:  https://www.facebook.com/missourisocietyofmedicalassistantsLearn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast More About Jill Semau:Jill Semau is the director of the medical assisting program at State Fair Community College in Clinton, Boonville, Sedalia, and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. She worked as a medical assistant, clinical and EMR trainer, physician liaison, and clinical analyst at a local hospital for many years. She also spent 20 years with Youth With A Mission in 10 counties. She is married and has two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two granddogs.Date: 4/8/2024 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 141 – The Compassion of Medical Assistants - Jill Semau and Rachel Clifford

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:Will we be able to eat meat in heaven? Joseph - Baldwin, MO (0:49)According to Hebrews 1:3-5, how can Jesus the eternal Son of God be begotten? Thomas - Philadelphia, PA (3:16)What are your thoughts on Youth With A Mission? Brenda - Overland Park, KS (7:49)How can I instruct my son to respond to evolutionists at school? Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK (16:12)

It's Monday, March 4th, A.D. 2024.  This is The Worldview heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 11 YWAM missionaries killed in Tanzania bus accident On February 24th, 11 missionaries with Youth With A Mission died in a tragic traffic accident near Arusha, Tanzania, reported The Christian Post. Darlene Cunningham, who founded YWAM with her husband, Loren, who passed away from cancer in 2023, said, “I am personally reeling from the weight of this news, as I knew and loved many of these individuals personally. But I am leaning into the character of God for what I know to be true about who He is! “Participants in the ‘Executive Masters in Leadership' course, based at YWAM Arusha, Tanzania, took a field trip in two buses to Maasai land, where they observed our thriving community development program. “On the return trip to Arusha, a truck, that had lost its brakes, smashed into our second bus, literally crushing it from top to bottom. Eleven of our beloved friends were killed and eight others are severely wounded, battling for their lives. We have not seen a tragedy of this magnitude in all of YWAM's history and we are all devastated.” Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Survivors of Hamas' attack sue crypto firm for funding terror group Jewish survivors of the October 7th attack by Hamas, the Islamic terrorist group, as well as the loved ones of those still being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, are alleging the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has allowed the terror group to raise funds using its platform, reports Fox Business. A lawsuit against Binance, filed by the National Jewish Advocacy Center in the U.S. Middle District Court of Alabama, states the crypto exchange has allowed Hamas to raise funds without any consequences. Hamas terrorists killed 1,200 people, injured 6,900 others, and kidnapped 239 people. The lawsuit states, "For such an attack to be successful or even contemplated, significant funding was necessary. Defendants' contributions to the funding of this attack cannot be overstated." Between January 2018 and May 2022, Binance facilitated nearly $900 million in transactions between customers in the United States and Iran, a violation of U.S. sanctions. Iran is known to finance terrorist groups, such as the Lebanon-based Hezzbollah.  Biden and Trump went to southern border last Thursday Last Thursday, President Joe Biden went to the border at Brownsville, Texas where few illegal immigrants cross the border, ranked the 29th-most trafficked town by illegal border-crossers, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reports Fox News. In an attempt to confuse the voters who are upset with Biden for allowing 8 million illegals enter America since he's been in office, the president called for Donald Trump and Republicans to support his bogus border security bill. BIDEN: “I understand my predecessor is in Eagle Pass, [Texas] today. So, here's what I would say to Mr. Trump. Instead of telling members of Congress to block this legislation, join me in telling the Congress to pass this bipartisan border security bill. We can do it together. You know, and I know it's the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country has ever seen. So, instead of playing politics with the issue, why don't we just get together and get it done?” Needless to say, Biden was the one playing politics. When Donald Trump appeared at Eagle Pass, Texas last Thursday, one of the most trafficked towns on the southern border with Mexico, where hundreds of thousands have illegally crossed, he said this. TRUMP: “Now, the United States is being overrun by the Biden migrant crime. It's a new form of vicious violation to our country. It's migrant crime. We call it Biden migrant crime. Every time you hear the term ‘migrant crime,' you know where that comes from, allowing millions and millions of people to come in.” Possible foreign terrorists coming across southern border In 2022 and 2023, take a listen to the number of foreign nationals who have been found crossing our southern border illegally. According to data leaked to Fox News by Customs and Border Protection, there have been 26,113 Chinese, 12,604 Russians, 6,386 Afghans, 3,153 Egyptians, 659 Iranians, and 538 Syrians. Appearing on the Fox News Channel with Sean Hannity, former President Trump concluded that these foreign nationals, from countries hostile to America, are up to no good. TRUMP: “So, you have 28,000 from China, all fighting age. You don't see women and you don't see men much older than that. It's from 18 to 25, 26 years old. There's something going on. And they're coming from Yemen that we're bombing. They're coming from prisons in the Congo, [Africa]. These are rough people that are coming in.” HANNITY: “Why would they make that long journey to our southern border? And my fear is that we have in this country, because these illegals are not vetted, I fear that terrorist cells have set up in this country that will plot, plan, scheme the next 9/11 or worse. I pray to God, as I said, I'm wrong. I don't think I'm wrong, Mr. President.” Heroic garbageman saves man, woman and dog from burning home And finally, on February 27th, when two garbage men in Tipton, England saw fires ripping through a small brick townhome, they sprung into action and rescued a man, woman, and their dog, reports Good News Network. Steve Whitehouse said, “I saw a young woman screaming from the balcony and all I could think was that I needed to get to her as quickly as possible.” Whitehouse climbed up to a first-floor balcony three times to rescue the trio from the flames. He first carried the woman down, but when he turned back to help the young man, he found he was shouting to his dog, still inside. Bundling the dog in a blanket, Whitehouse climbed down and told the owner to throw the dog to him. After catching him, the garbageman returned up to the balcony to help the man. Meanwhile, the other garbage man, Kevin Marriott, went door to door shouting for people to get clear of the connected townhomes. Senior firefighter Chris Green told the BBC, “I have no doubt that without Steve's incredible bravery the outcome could have been very different. I have no idea how he managed to do what he did. It was heroic. The fire and smoke were coming out of the property's rear door like a blow torch.” In John 15:13, Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” In this case, garbage man Steve Whitehouse was willing to lay down his life for strangers. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 4th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Today Dr. Mays is joined by his friend Mia Baker. They talk about all things Christ and Mia's future serving in Youth With A Mission.  How can Agape Leaders serve you?    Please find us at:          Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/     LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/       Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org       Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/              YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pw Read Dr, Mays' book Practical Leadership:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20

Loren Duane Cunningham was an American missionary who was the founder of the international Christian missionary organization Youth With A Mission and the University of the Nations. Cunningham founded YWAM in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1960 with his wife, Darlene Cunningham, at the age of 24.

Live stream recorded on the 13th of October of 2023 at YWAM Harpenden Studios.   • •   **This is a personal blog page and reflects my thoughts and convictions. It does not represent any official position held by Youth With A Mission.**

Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), passed away on October 6, 2023.  News of his passing was particularly difficult for MANY former members (YWAMers) because he escaped a long-overdue reckoning to account for the years of exploitation, manipulation, and spiritual and financial abuse he designed and presided over throughout the decades of Youth With A Mission's history.  Tracey and Sharon share their own experiences with this systemic model of abuse and manipulation due to the close ties between Keith Green and Loren Cunningham and between Last Days Ministries and Youth With a Mission back in the early 1980's.  Loren Cunningham exploited both youth and nations with a program that functioned much more like a multi-level marketing scheme (MLM) than a true ministry. We share the dark side of his  ‘legacy' that you won't often hear because Loren Cunningham and other high-level YWAM leaders worked hard to remove and silence people and bury and hide important and heart-breaking stories of abuse and corruption.  References for this episode: Tyler Morning Telegraph Newspaper article  – History of Ministries in East Texashttps://tylerpaper.com/lifestyle/faith/christian-pioneers-make-east-texas-a-hub-for-worldwide-ministries/article_3bfb0beb-9f0a-578c-8236-8549236a5233.htmlThe Cross and the Switch Blade Movie Trailer starring Erik Estrada (who starred in the TV Show CHiPs in the 1970's)https://youtu.be/w4ANAyIQi8Y?si=YWzERVCizDfyYFdpThe Book used by YWAM to emphasize the principle – “Do not come against God's anointed.”The Tale of Three Kings– by Gene Edwards Sharon mentions visiting the home of the Anastasis Ship in 1982:  Loren Cunningham had a long-time vision of a ship ministry, which was finally realized in 1979. The first ship, named “Anastasis” (the Greek word for Resurrection), became the first in a fleet to be known as Mercy Ships–a ministry which would provide hope and healthcare to the needy in port cities around the world.(Note:  Mercy Ships is no longer an affiliate of YWAM – it became a stand-alone ministry in 2003) Other Stories about experiences with YWAM abuse:https://ministrywatch.com/spiritual-abuse-a-common-complaint-for-ywam-students/https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/articles/my-experience-in-ywaTracey's Interview on IWATF: "Was Keith Green A Cult Leader?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748626 Sharon's Interview on IWATF: "Keith Green Arranged My Teenage Marriage"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728A little slice of life at the cult-commune Last Days Ministries:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13460453Revisiting the Book, https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music

Loren Cunningham was the founder of Youth With A Mission. He graduated to Heaven on October 6th, 2023. On this episode of Adventures in the Spirit, he talks to Jared about mission adventures and his passion project on how to reach the world with the Scriptures. YWAM is the largest missions agency in the world and has been played a huge part in my family's spiritual DNA. Loren's ministry has reached countless lives with the gospel and has multiplied disciples around the world. This episode is a replay from season 3, to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest generals of the Christian faith in the 20th and 21st century. Purchase Loren's story, 'Is That Really You God,' on paperback or Kindle. And also get, 'We Can End Bible Poverty Now.'Download our free PDF, 'How to Receive the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.'Get Jared's new book, 'The Baptism with the Holy Spirit' as paperback or ebook available on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.Subscribe to our teaching and equipping podcast, 'Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey.' Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, Google, or on your favorite podcast app.Subscribe to 'Global Prophetic News' on Spotify, YouTube, IHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts.Go to Covenant Eyes and check out their resources, purchase their software and download their app at Covenant Eyes. Get 30-Days Free with promo code FIREBORN (web-based purchase only). Purchase using our promo code using your desktop or laptop and then download the app on your phone/Ipad/tablets.

Our Jesus Culture Sacramento family celebrates 9 years of being a church with our close friend, Andy Byrd, co-founder of Youth With A Mission’s Fire and Fragrance, Circuit Riders, and co-leader of The Send. Andy calls us to be a church that moves in both spirit and truth, and responds in urgency and faith to the world around us.

God is doing incredible things among the unreached of Africa! On this episode, Cynthia Anderson speaks with Fred Berrington, a Youth With A Mission leader from South Africa about the movements he helped start and the keys he learned as he persevered in the harvest fields.  

In this episode, we give an overview of the entire training. We discuss why missionary partnership creates long-term sustainability on the field, and why it is important to overcome an orphan mentality when it comes to finances. You will become very familiar with our motto for this training: “Fundraising is hard, but partnership is sweet!” We begin by addressing the need for a change in mindset in order to overcome the cultural stigmas, and shame around the subject of money and missionary partnership. We highlight the book Values Matter by Darlene Cunningham by explaining the Youth With A Mission value, Depend On God For Finances. Special guest Emmanuel Kamdem shares how he became fully funded as an African YWAM missionary in Cameroon. SWEET LIFE RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠Special tools and documents⁠⁠⁠: -Budget planner -Namestorming worksheet -Contact information sheet -Sample vision letter -Tracking appointments worksheet -Sample slide presentations -Sample texts to set up appointments ⁠⁠⁠Teaching notes and media slides⁠⁠⁠ Use this free content to train your team on how to build a missionary partnership team!  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TRAINING PROGRAMS: ⁠⁠⁠Support Raising Solutions⁠⁠⁠- Fundraising boot camp ⁠⁠⁠Relational Fundraising⁠⁠⁠- Free online YWAM course in 14 languages ⁠⁠⁠Fully Funded Missionary⁠⁠⁠- Online training videos and teaching BOOKS: ⁠⁠⁠The God Ask: A Fresh, Biblical Approach to Personal Support Raising⁠⁠⁠ by Steve Shadrach ⁠⁠⁠Funding Your Ministry, A Field Guide For Raising Personal Support⁠⁠⁠ by Scott Morton ⁠⁠⁠Daring To Live On The Edge, The Adventure Of Faith And Finances⁠⁠⁠ by Loren Cunningham ⁠⁠⁠Friendraising, Building A Missionary Support Team That Lasts⁠⁠⁠ by Betty Barnett ⁠⁠⁠Values Matter, Stories of the Beliefs & Values that Shaped Youth With A Mission⁠⁠⁠ by Darlene Cunningham  ⁠⁠⁠Partnership Development for the Fully Funded Missionary: Training Manual⁠⁠⁠ by Rob Parker MUSIC FEATURED: Permission for music donated by Jimmy Clifton. Enjoy his music on⁠⁠ ⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. CONTACT US: ⁠⁠missionarypartnership@gmail.com⁠⁠

Are you wanting more in yoru spiritual life? Do you want the power but also desire Biblical balance. Sue Boldt joins me in a powerful discussion on receving the Holy Spirit, the evidence of being filled with the Spirit and how to live in His overflow. Sue Boldt has been in pastoral ministry for more than 40 years and teacher at Youth With a Mission in Taiwan. She is a retreat and event speaker, YouVersion Bible app writer, blogger and author of 'Pneuma Life: Living in the Holy Spirit's Overflow.'  Download our new free Bible study PDF, 'Evidence of Being Filled with the Holy Spirit.'  Subscribe to our teaching and equipping podcast, 'Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey.' Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, Google, Podpage or paste our RSS feed on your favorite podcast app.  Subscribe to 'Global Prophetic News' on Spotify, YouTube, IHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts. Go to Covenant Eyes and check out their resources, purchase their software and download their app at Covenant Eyes. Get 30-Days Free with promo code FIREBORN (web-based purchase only). Purchase using our promo code using your desktop or laptop and then download the app on your phone/Ipad/tablets.

God wants you to hear the gospel today, so that you can receive the power! Join us for #TheOutpouring every Sunday at 9:30AM! Follow along with the message and take notes at https://nccop.church/notes

I was connected with Paul by a mutual friend and we actually had a conversation on another podcast prior to this one. This works out well sometimes, because it allows us to get deeper into the discussion since we already have a baseline understanding of each other. Paul brought "love God and love others" as his strongly held belief to discuss for the show. What I knew about Paul from our prior conversation was that he would be super thoughtful about why he believed so strongly in this idea and he would also be super open to examining/challenging it to try to understand it better. We discussed why there are some Christians who would agree with his belief but don't follow it, why people are skeptical of Christianity, why so many Christians feel compelled to "stand up" for God, and if suffering is ever something that we should accept in the world. See below for a brief bio on Paul- Paul has been serving in inner-city ministries since 2005, with a focus on shepherding others as they seek to "love God and love others".  He currently serves with Youth With A Mission in Richmond, is President of New Visions Civic League, facilitates a Community Bible Study, and hosts the "Where did you see God?" Podcast.

In this episode Ed Khouri talks about being God's favorite, receiving grace and joy in recovery from addictive behavior, becoming a face of grace for others, lectio and scripture reflection as a group, the repair of broken things, and more. For more than 40 years, Ed Khouri has served churches, communities, and hurting people worldwide. He worked with substance abusers and their families in diverse settings. As a pastoral counselor, trainer, and writer, Ed's work has encompassed outpatient counseling, jails, transitional housing for homeless addicts, and all residential treatment phases. He supervised all therapeutic services and staff daily in a 96-bed state-licensed substance abuse treatment program. Ed has been sober since 1978.Ed is passionate about helping churches, leaders, and small groups develop thriving, healthy communities rooted in grace, joy, and peace. He is the small group coordinator at his church, serving as an Elder. As an experienced trainer, Ed leads workshops in churches and ministries worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their communities. He regularly trains and collaborates with ministries, including Thrive Today, The International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition (ISAAC), and Youth With A Mission's Addictive Behavior Counseling School. Ed is also an author. • Working with Dr. Jim Wilder, he co-authored the Restarting and Belonging Modules of the Connexus Program. • He is also the co-author of Joy Starts Here: The Transformation Zone. Ed is the author of: • Becoming a Face of Grace: Navigating Lasting Relationships with God and Others • Beyond Becoming: A Field Guide to Sustainable, Transformational Communities • The Weight of Leadership: How Codependency and Misplaced Mercy Undermine Life and Ministry.Ed has a B.A. in Behavioral and Social Sciences. He completed his Ministry Training Program in 1987, focusing on addictions and trauma recovery. He was ordained in 1988 and is the president of Equipping Hearts for the Harvest. He lives with the love of his life, Maritza, in Conover, North Carolina.Ed's Recommendation:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Henry Jarju joins host Steve Teel on this edition of Very Bold Radio. Be inspired every Saturday by difference-makers on Very Bold Radio and Podcast. Henry Jarju Part 5 The Finale In this concluding episode we pick back up with Henry attending DTS for Youth With A Mission in January 2020 which is curtailed by the COVID Pandemic. During this time, Henry's friend starts a ministry to bring food to people that are homebound. Of course, Henry is all in for helping out. He enlists YWAM's help to do so and they share the gospel and pray with people living in isolation and loneliness. This ministry has continued to this day. Henry decides during his DTS (Discipleship Training School) that he wants to go deeper into Bible knowledge.  He observes David who was going through SBS (School of Biblical Studies, a further step available after DTS), constantly studying and reading his Bible. 0:00-12:00 Henry discusses God's call to him and his fiancé to move to Italy to be a missionary there and support refugees who are trying to find their way. They will work at the YWAM base there and know that with all his experiences as a refugee they will be able to encourage, love, disciple, and train other refugees. Ever the learner, Henry may also take an online pastoral course. This will be at YWAM Ragusa in Sicily, Italy. Steve reminds listeners and viewers that God may call them to support Henry and his fiancé's new mission work. 12:00-22:00 Henry, David, and Steve move towards the conclusion of this special series. Steve invites Henry and David to share closing remarks and thoughts. David shares that Henry is such a great representation of the image of God as loving one another. Steve asks Henry to close our 5 part series with a prayer in the language of his choice. Henry chooses Mandinka, which is spoken as a first-language by the most Gambians: 38%. 22:00-28:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Murray was a 24 year old quiet young man from Colorado. In December 2007, over the course of 12 hours, he shot and killed 4 innocent people, injuring 5 more, and traumatizing countless victims. Matthew had vowed to “kill as many Christians as he could.” This senseless act of violence is disturbing and scary. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the spree killer Matthew Murray and the Youth With A Mission and New Life Church shootings. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/murray-matthew.htm https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/journalism-and-publishing-biographies/ordo-templi-orientis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Colorado_YWAM_and_New_Life_shootings https://www.westword.com/news/the-long-silence-of-matthew-murrays-parents-5861020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEpCcmpYqBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuUGIvVAIP0 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112629908/matthew-john-murray https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23314686/tiffany-ann-johnson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23327627/philip-j-crouse https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25654357/stephanie-pauline-works https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25654364/rachel-elizabeth-works https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Life_Church_(Colorado_Springs,_Colorado) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_with_a_Mission https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1030222.I_Had_to_Say_Something --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/support

We know we are called to spread the gospel, but many believers don't step out of their comfort zones to engage others. Loren Cunningham is an author and co-founder of Youth With A Mission. In the second of a special two-part episode, he shares with us about the process of putting the scripture, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations”, into action. Through his experience of fighting Bible poverty throughout the world, Loren explains that revival falls where the Word is first, encouraging us to do our part to end Bible poverty. More information on End Bible Poverty Now here More information on YWAM here Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

Many people have a God given dream, but don't know how to act in faith on it. Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth With A Mission. In the first of a special two-part episode, he shares with us about his incredible life and ministry, with lessons on how we can act in faith on our God given dreams. He explains how a dream that the Lord put on his heart has now turned into a ministry that has more than 20,000 full-time staff and has ministered in every sovereign nation, independent country on earth, as well as in scores of territories and islands, showing us the importance of going when and where the Lord tells you to go. Be sure to tune in next Friday as we talk more about the mission to know God and to make Him known across every nation. More information on YWAM here Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love" here. For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift "5 Keys to Find Fulfillment in God" go to: Thinke.org

How do we define radical in our culture? Andy Byrd, co-founder of Youth With A Mission’s Fire and Fragrance, Circuit Riders, and co-leader of The Send, talks with Pastors Banning Liebscher, Katia Adams, and Tyler Johnson to discuss the importance of every believer knowing their role in The Great Commission. Living radically is not solely defined by life in foreign missions- it's keeping your covenant in marriage, giving to your local church, walking with people in day-to-day life. The tension between the local church and apostolic movements is demolished when we all choose to go after the Great Commission together. Register for Pastors Conference 2023 using code PASTORSPOD for 30% off here: jesusculture.com/pastorsconference Join us as we partner with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization,  to help children and their communities overcome poverty and injustice. You can donate here today: worldvision.org/podcast

It is irrational to believe in the resurrection and live in compromise. Our response to Jesus' death and resurrection must be allowing Him to forgive us for our past, sin, shame, unbelief, and compromise. Andy Byrd, co-founder of Youth With A Mission’s Fire and Fragrance, Circuit Riders, and co-leader of The Send, calls us to be wholehearted followers of Jesus by remembering His goodness and drawing near to Him despite our circumstances and natural tendencies.

Join us for the 2nd part of our series on YWAM ( Youth With A Mission) as continue to talk with Derry who spent time as a student on several bases and is currently on Active YWAM staff. In part 2, we have a great & in depth discussion on spiritual abuse and its relation to YWAM. We hope that this conversation reflects the wisdom is hearing both sides (Proverbs 18:17) and will be a catalyst for further conversation.

Join us for chapter 2 of our long awaited series as we continue to look into YWAM ( Youth With A Mission). In this chapter, we speak with Derry who was an active YWAM student on several bases and is currently on active YWAM staff. In part 1 we talk extensively about the how YWAM is organized & whether or not the accusation of it being a cult holds any merit. We hope the first part of this conversation will be a catalyst for further discussion about this organization.

Join us in part 2 as we wrap up our conversation with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. (Youth With A Mission) We continue to expand upon many of the problematic elements of YWAM that many believe to be a catalyst for spiritual abuse. How do we address these complex issues and where should YWAM go from here? Tune in to find out !

Join us as we begin the first chapter of our long awaited series on YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as we talk with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. Are there aspects of YWAM that are cultish or best case scenario problematic? Is it fair to label YWAM as a definitive cult? We cover this and a lot other issues in the 1st part of this series and hope for this to be a catalyst for further conversation.