Dustin Manis is the CEO and President of a ministry called Reaching Souls International and in this first part of my conversation with him he shares some of his own story and introduces the ministry.   Find out more about Reaching Souls International at https://reachingsouls.org/     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Dustin, Manis, Reaching Souls, Africa, nationals, indigenous, evangelists, missionary, missionaries, support, difficulties, life challenge, hope, missions, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This third and final part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix discusses her perspective on what missions is and how to get involved. She also gives some insights into the award-winning books she has written and other resources available through her website.    Find out more about Michèle Phoenix at: https://michelephoenix.com/     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Michèle, Phoenix, France, Germany, USA, missionary kids, missionary kid, MKs, MK, advocate, counseling, support, help, boarding school, faith, deconstruction, deconstructing, deconstruct, reconstruction, books, award-winning, fiction, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This second part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix shares how cancer has redirected her ministry and about her advocacy for missionary kids. We also talk about those who walk away from their faith as they become adults, and more.   Find out more about Michèle Phoenix at: https://michelephoenix.com/     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Michèle, Phoenix, France, Germany, USA, missionary kids, missionary kid, MKs, MK, advocate, counseling, support, help, boarding school, faith, deconstruction, deconstructing, deconstruct, reconstruction, politics, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This first part of my conversation with Michèle Phoenix shares her story of navigating the intricacies of growing up as a missionary kid (MK) and the effects that had in her faith journey.   Find out more about Michèle Phoenix at: https://michelephoenix.com/     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Michèle, Phoenix, France, Germany, USA, missionary kids, missionary kid, MKs, MK, advocate, counseling, support, help, boarding school, faith, deconstruction, deconstructing, deconstruct, reconstruction, mission chats, Jon Crowe

In this final episode of my chat with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships, he shares about what he is seeing in the wider world of missions and the changes that are taking place. He also shares some thoughts on how to get involved yourself, particularly for those who are from the Global South.   Find out more about OM Ships at: https://www.omships.org     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Seelan, Govender, Germany, South Africa, ship, ships, logos hope, doulos, doulos hope, OM Ships, OM International, evangelism, discipleship, mission, outreach, multiplying, training, leadership, Hindu, priest, temple, families, family, mission chats, Jon Crowe, global south, workplace, ubranization

As I continue my chat with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships, he shares about the organization he leads. You will also hear an amazing story from one of their recent ports of call.    Find out more about OM Ships at: https://www.omships.org     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Seelan, Govender, Germany, South Africa, ship, ships, logos hope, doulos, doulos hope, OM Ships, OM International, evangelism, discipleship, mission, outreach, multiplying, training, leadership, Hindu, priest, temple, families, family, mission chats, Jon Crowe, basra, iraq, pilot, river, wind, rain

Welcome to a new season of Mission Chats! This first episode is the beginning of my conversation with Seelan Govender, the CEO of OM Ships. He shares his own story that began in a traditional Hindu family and how he was introduced to Jesus and began to follow Him which, in turn, led him to become involved in global missions.  Dive into this episode and witness the transformative power of faith in the face of adversity.   Find out more about OM Ships at: https://www.omships.org     Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Seelan, Govender, Germany, South Africa, ship, ships, logos hope, doulos, doulos hope, OM Ships, OM International, evangelism, discipleship, mission, outreach, multiplying, training, leadership, Hindu, priest, temple, families, family, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Mike Allbutt is a long-time friend and has been serving many years in a ministry focused on reaching surfers and surfing communities. Based in Mexico he and his family are actively making disciples in their community. In this episode Mike shares his own faith journey, what their ministry does and how he has seen God at work.  Find out more about Christian Surfers International: https://www.christiansurfers.net/mexico Find out more about Pioneers: https://pioneers.org/ Meet Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/mikeallbutt Also check out: https://makedisciples.info/   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Mike, Allbutt, Mexico, Australia, surfing, surf ministry, bodyboarding, cycling, mountain bike, mountain biking, cycle, bicycle, bike, outreach, evangelism, multiplying, discipleship, training, DMM, Disciple Making Movement, Discovery Bible Study, families, family, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Mike Allbutt is a long-time friend and has been serving many years in a ministry focused on reaching surfers and surfing communities. Based in Mexico he and his family are actively making disciples in their community. In this episode Mike shares his own faith journey, what their ministry does and how he has seen God at work.  Find out more about Christian Surfers International: https://www.christiansurfers.net/mexico Find out more about Pioneers: https://pioneers.org/ Meet Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/mikeallbutt   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Mike, Allbutt, Mexico, Australia, surfing, surf ministry, bodyboarding, outreach, evangelism, multiplying, discipleship, training, DMM, Disciple Making Movement, Discovery Bible Study, families, family, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Warwick Walker grew up as a missionary kid and now serves in West Africa with his family. In this episode we conclude our chat as he shares some stories of God at work in the ministry and some thoughts on how to get involved in missions.  Find out more about SIM: https://www.sim.org/home   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Warwick, Walker, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal, West Africa, SIM, leadership, mentoring, advice, oversight, project coordination, training, project development, project management, , families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Warwick Walker is a missionary kid who returned to the country he spent some of his childhood in and now serves with his own family. In this episode he shares his journey to this point. Find out more about SIM: https://www.sim.org/home   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Warwick, Walker, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal, West Africa, SIM, leadership, mentoring, advice, oversight, project coordination, training, project development, project management, , families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Claudia Costa concludes this chat with a couple of stories of God at work from her time in Bosnia and shares some advice for those considering missions service and for those who are moving into leadership roles.  Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Claudia, Costa, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Europe, Brasil, Brazil, Latin America, OM, OM International, leadership, mentoring, advice, oversight, coordination, training, growth, families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode welcomes Claudia Costa to the mic to share about her experiences in mission leadership in Bosnia, Europe and now the Latin America region.  Find out more about OM International: http://www.OM.org   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   You can also help offset some of the costs with a small one-time or regular donation - if interested to help in that practical way, please email jon@missionchats.com   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Claudia, Costa, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Europe, Brasil, Brazil, Latin America, OM, OM International, leadership, mentoring, advice, oversight, coordination, training, growth, families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode concludes my conversation with Kappa and she shares another story of God at work in her life and ministry as well as perspective on what missions is from her experience. She also invites more young people to step out in faith and get involved.    Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Kappa, MENA, Middle East, Mexico, worker, service,  person of peace, families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode is part one of a conversation with Kappa, a young lady making a difference in the region where she works. She shares about her own journey of faith and how she was led to serve where she does now.    Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Kappa, MENA, Middle East, Mexico, worker, service,  person of peace, families, family, single, singles, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This second episode with Edenridge founder, Oliver Dossman, shares a bit more about the Retreat Center and some perspective on serving in missions and how to get involved.   Find out more about Edenridge at: https://www.edenridge.org/   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Oliver, Dossman, Edenridge, Tennessee, retreat, mountains, rest, mission retreat, missionary retreat center, vacation, holiday, relaxation, restoration, getaway, freedom, families, family, United States, couples, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode shares the story of Edenridge, a missionary retreat center in Tennessee, and its founder Oliver Dossman. Listen to his story of how God birthed the idea of this special place through friends in college and how God used his gifts and experience to provide a place that has been a blessing to many missionaries over the years.   Find out more about Edenridge at: https://www.edenridge.org/   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Oliver, Dossman, Edenridge, Tennessee, retreat, mountains, rest, mission retreat, missionary retreat center, vacation, holiday, relaxation, restoration, getaway, freedom, families, family, United States, couples, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode concludes my conversation with "Coach" Kenny Sacht with Wipe Every Tear. He shares some thoughts on what he sees missions being and provides some ideas on how to get involved in this type of ministry. He even shares his cell phone number so you can get in touch with him to see what opportunities there may be or just have a conversation about how to be involved in this type of ministry.   Find out more about Wipe Every Tear at: https://www.wipeeverytear.org   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Kenny, Sacht, Angeles, Phillippines, Wipe Every Tear, WET, sex trade, trafficking, prostitution, education, hope, freedom, future, women, home, South East Asia, Asia, mission trips, churches, men, women, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This episode introduces you to "Coach" Kenny Sacht who founded and leads Wipe Every Tear, a ministry that provides women real hope for a great future by offering a way out of the sex trade in the Philippines.   Find out more about Wipe Every Tear at: https://www.wipeeverytear.org   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Kenny, Sacht, Angeles, Phillippines, Wipe Every Tear, WET, sex trade, trafficking, prostitution, education, hope, freedom, future, women, home, South East Asia, Asia, mission chats, Jon Crowe

This is part 2, a bonus story, from Pedro who shares about a difficult experience in his ministry but yet how God used it for good.    With thanks to Victor Rodriguez with the Pillar Network for his translation assistance.   Find out more about the Pillar Network at https://thepillarnetwork.com   Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it or take a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform to help grow awareness so others can find it also.   See www.missionchats.com for more.   Keywords: Pedro, Yeli, Cesar, Gelim, Bayamo, Jiguani, Cuba, Granma, baptist association, church planting, missionary pastors, network, pioneer, missions, mission, Pillar Network, Victor Rodriguez, Spanish, translation, translated, Latin America, Caribbean, Havana, mission chats, Jon Crowe