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Sep 14, 2023
Paraguay with Emily and Josh
For the fall of 2023, A World of Good is taking a break as we travel and record new episodes. But while you wait, we wanted to give you this bonus episode from the trip to Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil that Andrew was on in September with a group of pastors. More episodes from Paraguay and Argentina are coming next season!
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Jul 11, 2023
Live Episode in Tampa: Season 7 Finale
S7E11 Nate and Andrew recorded LIVE in Tampa, Florida, at the Church of God Convention. They talk through the Global Strategy mission statement and the practical ways Global Strategy supports churches around the world. They are joined by three guests who share stories from their experience: Dr. Latif Ramses (Egypt), Pastor Esteban Zapata (Honduras), and […]
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May 30, 2023
Pastor Chris Imoh, Cote d'Ivoire
S7E10 In this episode, Andrew Gale interviews Pastor Chris Imoh and his wife, pastor Jennifer, at the West Africa regional meeting in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Chris and Jennifer pastor a church in Abidjan, one of the capitals of Côte d’Ivoire. In the episode, they share their journey from Nigeria, leaving their home country to start […]
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May 15, 2023
Rev. Dr. Daniel Mdobi Kiula, Tanzania
S7E9 In this episode, Andrew Gale interviews Rev. Dr. Daniel Mdobi Kiula. Rev. Dan is currently a pastor in Arusha, Tanzania, but he has spent time outside of Tanzania as a professor at Kima International School of Theology (KIST) in Kima, Kenya. Rev. Dan is one of three leaders on the All-Africa Assembly executive leadership […]
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May 1, 2023
Karim Anayssi, Lebanon
S7E8 In this episode, Nate Tatman interviews Karim Anayssi in Lebanon. Karim is the executive director of Cedar Home Lebanon, an organization that cares for vulnerable kids. They partner with organizations like Children of Promise and continue to expand the work they are doing. For more information about Cedar Home, visit this link!
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Apr 17, 2023
Sam and Neha and the Shelter in India
S7E7 During the Asia-Pacific Conference which took place in October 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Andrew interviewed a number of leaders. This episode features Sam and Neha from the Shelter in India. Sam is the director of the Shelter and country director for the Children of Promise program in that part of India. Sam and […]
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Apr 3, 2023
Wai Chan Lam and the Church in Japan
S7E6 Pastor Wai Chan Lam has been featured on our podcast before (listen here!). In this episode, Andrew was able to sit down with Pastor Lam in the country where he serves, Japan. On his return back to the United States from the Asia-Pacific Conference in Seoul, South Korea, Andrew stopped by Tokyo to learn […]
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Mar 26, 2023
BONUS: Interview with Camille Melki
In this bonus episode, join Nate Tatman as he interviews Camille Melki, executive director of Heart For Lebanon (H4L). H4L, based in Lebanon, has done extensive work with Syrian refugees. Since the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, they have increased their support to people of Syria. Listen as Camille shares about the exciting work they […]
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Mar 20, 2023
Dorothy Colney and Shelly Winn and the Church in Myanmar
S7E5 During the Asia-Pacific Conference which took place in October 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Andrew interviewed a number of leaders. This episode features Rev. Dorothy Colney and Rev. Shelly Winn who share about the ongoing struggles of living out their faith within a country on the brink of civil war.
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Mar 6, 2023
Bakyrmen Nongpluh and the History of the Church in India
S7E4 During the Asia-Pacific Conference which took place in October 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Andrew interviewed a number of leaders. This episode features Bakyrmen Nongpluh, the principal of Nichols-Roy Bible College in Shillong, India. Dr. Nongpluh wrote his dissertation about the history of the Church of God in India called, Pioneering indigenous leadership: a […]
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Feb 20, 2023
Amos and Semper Moore and the Church in Nepal
S7E3 During the Asia-Pacific Conference which took place in October 2022, in Seoul, South Korea, Andrew interviewed a number of leaders. This episode features Amos and Semper Moore, two leaders who left their hometowns and families in India to start the work of the Church of God in Nepal.
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Feb 6, 2023
Pakistan Disaster Relief with Rev. Samuel George
S7E2 Last summer’s monsoon season in Pakistan wreaked havoc across the country- destroying homes, devastating livelihoods, and taking the lives of thousands of people. In response, the Church of God in Karachi, Pakistan began reaching out and providing basic provisions to five impoverished villages in the Sindh province who were displaced by the floods and […]
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Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Latif Ramses and the Church in Egypt
S7E1 Join Nate and Dr Latif as he shares about the churches in Egypt, raising up the next generation of pastors, and the familial culture of the church.
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Dec 26, 2022
Joseph the Just
S6E11 This is the final episode of season six and Nate and Andrew talk together about a section of Kenneth Bailey’s book Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes. In the episode, Andrew shares about how we learn about Joseph’s view of justice through Matthew’s writing. To read the article Andrew wrote about this passage from Bailey’s […]
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Dec 12, 2022
Daleska and Emily Tatman, MKs in Spain
S6E10 MK is a shorthand for the term “missionary kid” or the child of someone serving overseas. Another name is third-culture kids (TCKs) because of the mixing of cultures (their home/parent’s culture and the culture of where they live) that the kids experience at such an important age of development. We wanted to hear from […]
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Nov 28, 2022
Olivia, Simeon, and Declan Stocksdale, MKs in Botswana
S6E9 MK is a shorthand for the term “missionary kid” or the child of someone serving overseas. Another name is third-culture kids (TCKs) because of the mixing of cultures (their home/parent’s culture and the culture of where they live) that the kids experience at such an important age of development. We wanted to hear from […]
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Nov 14, 2022
Ukraine Update, Nov 2022
S6E8 For this episode we are going to pause our series on MKs (don’t worry, the next two will come out soon!) and share a brief update on the situation in Ukraine. This episode was recorded in early November 2022 with leaders from the Ukrainian Church of God who traveled to Switzerland for the Three […]
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Nov 1, 2022
Asia-Pacific Conference Update
Special Episode!! Andrew recorded this special episode with Joshua Weiger on the final day of the Asia-Pacific Conference on the rooftop of a Starbucks (see image) near the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. Listen in as they process the conference and their time with the Church of God in South Korea.
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Oct 31, 2022
Sofie Kihm, MK in Hungary
S6E7 MK is a shorthand for the term “missionary kid” or the child of someone serving overseas. Another name is third-culture kids (TCKs) because of the mixing of cultures (their home/parent’s culture and the culture of where they live) that the kids experience at such an important age of development. We wanted to hear from […]
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Oct 17, 2022
Moore Mihsill, MK in Cote d'Ivoire
S6E6 MK is a shorthand for the term “missionary kid” or the child of someone serving overseas. Another name is third-culture kids (TCKs) because of the mixing of cultures (their home/parent’s culture and the culture of where they live) that the kids experience at such an important age of development. We wanted to hear from […]
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Oct 3, 2022
Malawi, Rev. Emmanuel Masamba
S6E5 In this episode, Andrew wraps up his interviews with African leaders in Tanzania with an interview with Rev. Emmanuel Masamba, national leader for the Church of God in Malawi. Rev. Masamba gives an overview of the church in Malawi and shares specifically about recent flooding that left thousands of people in their community without […]
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Sep 19, 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rev. Noel Barumwete
S6E4 In this episode, Andrew interviews Rev. Noel Barumwete, national leader for the Church of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She shares about the church, her role as the first ordained female leader, and how the church has supported communities that were devastated by recent volcanic eruptions.
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Sep 5, 2022
The Church in Uganda, Rev. Edrin Serwano
S6E3 In this episode, Andrew interviews Rev. Edrin Serwano, recently elected national leader for the Church of God in Uganda. Rev. Serwano shares about the church in Uganda and the many ways they are connecting with the community and providing social support. He also shares about the importance of leadership transition, how difficult that can […]
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Aug 22, 2022
The Church in Zambia, Rev. Mailesi Ndao
S6E2 Rev. Mailesi Ndao is the national leader for the Church of God in Zambia and general secretary of the All Africa Assembly. In this episode, she helps us learn about the Church of God in Zambia, giving a picture of the make-up of the church. Then she shares specific stories of exciting things that […]
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Aug 8, 2022
All-Africa Assembly, Rev. Cyril Pillay
S6E1 In the first episode of season six, Andrew interviews Rev. Cyril Pillay at the All-Africa Assembly meeting in Arusha, Tanzania. Rev. Pillay is the national leader for the Church of God in South Africa and the general director for the All-Africa Assembly. The conversation covers Rev. Pillay’s early life and work in the parliament […]
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Jun 13, 2022
Season 5 Recap
S5E10 This is only the second episode this season that Andrew and Nate are on the same episode together! In it, they recap the season and share their highlights from the episodes they hosted. This is the last episode for season five, but season six will start back in August with new episodes from leaders […]
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May 30, 2022
Italy, Marcos and Katherine Lovaglio
S5E9 Nate Tatman interviews Marcos and Katherine Lovaglio, pastors in Arco, Italy. They share about their experience leading a church as a young family. Among other topics, they discuss the challenges of handing off ministry from one pastor to another, moving buildings, COVID in Northern Italy, and their new Christian band, Ikaktus.
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May 16, 2022
South Dakota, Tim and Kim Wardell
S5E8 Andrew visits Tim and Kim Wardell in Allen, South Dakota where they work alongside Native American leaders in their community and serve as pastors at Pass Creek Church. Tim and Kim give us context for the work they do and share what the ministry of presence looks like in their community. They look at […]
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May 2, 2022
Ukraine Update Part 2
S5E7 Nate and Stacy Tatman talk with Daniel and Christy Kihm about the current efforts to support the Church of God in Ukraine through food shipments to internally displaced people and resettling Ukrainians as they seek refuge outside the country. Because of the nature of this situation, the response is changing quickly and the team […]
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Apr 18, 2022
Juan & Miriam Santos, Dominican Republic
S5E6 Andrew is visited in Indiana by his friends Juan and Miriam Santos, pastors and leaders in the Church of God in the Dominican Republic. Juan shares his faith story and how cross-cultural ministry prepared him to serve. He then shares about the Church of God in the Dominican Republic and how they are using […]
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Apr 4, 2022
Tillman Frey, Germany
S5E5 While Nate was at the German Pastors’ Retreat, he interviewed two German pastors about their experience serving in the church. In this episode, Nate interviews Tillman Frey about the COVID papers written by a group of German pastors as they process together how to respond as the church during a global pandemic. The conversation […]
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Mar 21, 2022
Sebastian Scalogna, Germany
S5E4 While Nate was at the German Pastors’ Retreat, he interviewed two German pastors about their experience serving in the church. In this episode, Nate interviews Sebastian Scalogna who serves a church in Wolfsburg, Germany. Sebastian was raised in a German-Italian community and shares his story about meeting Jesus in his 20s at the church […]
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Mar 4, 2022
Ukraine Update
S5E3: Special Update In this episode Nate and Andrew share updates from sisters and brothers in Ukraine including an audio message from a leader in Ukraine. The church is being a light to those around them, even in this difficult and dark season by providing food, water, fuel, and housing for internally displaced people. Listen, […]
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Feb 21, 2022
Razia Mushtaq, Pakistan
S5E2
In this second episode recorded while Andrew was traveling in Pakistan in October 2021, Andrew interviews Razia Mushtaq. Razia shares about her life and ministry and how she found her calling serving in the church. As a woman serving in ministry in Pakistan, Razia faces significant challenges, but she has never let those challenges keep her from her calling.
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Feb 7, 2022
Samuel George, Pakistan
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While traveling in Pakistan in October 2021, Andrew interviewed Church of God national leader Rev. Dr. Samuel George about the experience of the church in Pakistan. Rev. George gives context for the church in Pakistan and shares about the challenges and the hope they experience as the church reaches out to vulnerable communities in their country.
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Dec 27, 2021
Season 4 Recap
S4E10
In this recap episode, Nate and Andrew talk about some of their favorite moments from the last season and share about the upcoming season.
Resources
*Global Strategy Resource Page*
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Dec 13, 2021
Immigration Story: Mohammed & Family
S4E9
A powerful interview with Mohammed, Zahar, and their daughter Sarah about their experience leaving Iran as refugees and finding Jesus in Paris, France. Their story involves escaping to multiple countries, Jesus visiting in dreams, physical healing, emotional support through the church, and finding peace after chaos. If you want to be encouraged about what God is doing around the world, listen as Nate interviews this incredible family.
Resources
@Home Paris
Podcast Episode with Samir Salibi – Founder of @Home Paris
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Nov 29, 2021
Immigration and the Church: Zach Szmara
S4E8
In this episode, Andrew interviews Zach Szmara. Zach is the Executive Director of Immigrant Connection. He has been a Department of Justice accredited legal representative since 2014 and has served over 2200 immigrants from 100+ nations in the 7 years he has led his local Immigrant Connection site. He also serves as the pastor of The Bridge Community Church – a multilingual, multicultural, multiethnic church in Logansport, Indiana.
Resources
Immigrant Connection website
The Bridge Community Church website
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Nov 15, 2021
Separated by the Border: Gena Thomas
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Nov 1, 2021
Honduras and Immigration: Donnie Allen
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Pastor Donnie Allen was born in Roatán, Honduras and now serves as a pastor in La Ceiba, Honduras. His journey in ministry has been one of crossing cultures and learning to serve the community where his family is planted. In this episode, Pastor Donnie shares about his personal ministry path and then shares how immigration from Honduras shapes and changes the reality of churches in Honduras.
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Oct 18, 2021
Telling the Story: Kathleen Otchy
S4E5
Kathleen Otchy is the Pastor of Community Care at Fairfax Church in Fairfax, Virginia. Kathleen led a session at our 2019 Missions Leader Roundtable about ethical storytelling. Many people want to share their experience after they have traveled on a missions trip, but how we do that can either humanize or dehumanize those we visited. Andrew caught up with Kathleen in September at the 2021 Missions Leader Roundtable to have her share more about the practice of storytelling.
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Sep 30, 2021
Receiving Teams: Kelley and Rhonda Philips
Kelley and Rhonda Philips have been serving globally for nearly 30 years. They have lived in Russia, Hungary, and currently reside in Berlin, Germany. Kelley and Rhonda have spent years receiving teams from the United States through short-term trip experiences. In this episode, they share from their vast experiences, the good and the bad, in connecting, hosting, and partnering with churches. We hope this episode will help those who send teams have an understanding of what it is like from the side of those receiving.
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Sep 19, 2021
Trip Logistics: Chris Kaczmarek
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Chris Kaczmarek joins Nate and Andrew for a conversation about trip logistics. We hear about Chris’ experience as a missionary in Uganda receiving teams and how that has affected the way he approaches sending teams in his current position as outreach pastor at County Line Church of God in Auburn, Indiana. With great tools to engage, Chris encourages us to think creatively about serving globally.
RESOURCES
Free Trip Training Material
Serving with Eyes Wide Open by David Livermore
**For FREE chapter summaries and group discussion questions for Serving with Eyes Wide Open, email AGale@chog.org!
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Sep 5, 2021
Cultural Intelligence: Esther Jadhav
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As Nate and Andrew begin the series on trips, they start with a discussion on cultural intelligence with Esther Jadhav. Esther works at Asbury University as the Associate Vice President for Intercultural Affairs and has done extensive research on the intersection of cultural competence and theology. Esther presents the case for the need for cultural competence when working cross-culturally, even if that work is short-term.
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A Wesleyan Theology of Cultural Competency, by Esther Jadhav
The Place of Theology in Diversity Efforts in Christian Higher Education: A Wesleyan Perspective by Esther Jadhav
Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church by Soong-Chan Rah
Serving with Eyes Wide Open by David Livermore
**For FREE chapter summaries and group discussion questions for Serving with Eyes Wide Open, email AGale@chog.org!
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Aug 22, 2021
Season 4 Introduction
S4E1
Nate and Andrew discuss their summer travels, debrief their first live podcast at Church of God convention, and share their favorite coffee drinks at the moment. They also give a preview of the two series they will be highlighting for this coming season: trips and immigration. This season will be packed with resources, challenging interviews from practitioners, and encouragement for all those who are seeking to understand the complicated world we live in.
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Aug 8, 2021
Global Justice: LIVE Convention Episode
LIVE Convention Episode
On June 26, 2021, this special episode was recorded live at Church of God Convention in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Andrew and guest host Joshua Weiger interview guests from around the world about global justice issues related to national conflict (Rev. Dorothy from Myanmar), health crisis (Kaitlin in Uganda), and natural disaster (Rev. Lennox from Barbados). The episode will not only give you a view of global issues, but challenge you to join brothers and sisters globally in prayer for justice.
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Jun 13, 2021
Season 3 Recap
S3E10
In this final episode of the season, Nate and Andrew look back on the previous nine episodes and share some of their favorite clips from the interviews they did. Andrew shares about his recent trip to Honduras and Nate talks about his summer travel plans.
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May 30, 2021
Missions & the Black Church: Keith Spencer
S3E9
In this final episode of the series, Missions & the Black Church, Nate and Andrew have an honest, yet fun, conversation with Keith Spencer. Serving as the missionary specialist for Global Strategy, Keith brings a unique perspective as the son of Caribbean immigrants, and a Black Christian working in a missions agency. The conversation with Keith is candid, transparent, and pieced together from stories of his personal experiences.
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May 16, 2021
Missions & the Black Church: The Beverlys
S3E8
In this episode, Nate and Andrew interview Steven and Peggy Beverly for episode two of the three-part series, Missions & the Black Church. Steven and Peggy are missionaries to Sri Lanka through Global Strategy and are the only Black missionaries serving in Sri Lanka as part of any missions agency. Steven and Peggy share about their experiences growing up in the Black church and how the global missions community could expand if organizations learned from and leaned into relationships with Black churches.
Resources
Mission Possible! Curriculum
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May 3, 2021
Missions & the Black Church: Barbara Jones
S3E7
This episode begins our series on Missions & the Black church where we discuss the history and engagement of the African-American church in global missions. Nate and I had the privilege of interviewing Barbara Jones, Founder and President of Walking Anew, Inc. whose goal is creating a dignified Black and Brown community one day, one service, one session, one step at a time. Barbara has been engaged in global missions for decades in a number of different roles and brings her experience and expertise to this important conversation as we launch this series.
Resources
_African__ American Missions__ Timelin__e_, PDF
Walking Anew, Inc., Barbara Jones is Founder and President
Developing Cultural Intelligence, is one of the the teams Barbara serves on
The Beautiful Community, by Irwyn Ince (Barbara works with Dr. Ince at the Institute for Cross-Cultural Missions)
The Color of Compromise, by Jemar Tisby
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Apr 18, 2021
Millennials & Missions: Channing Marvin
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This episode concludes a three-part series on millennials and missions where Nate and Andrew explore missions themes connected to the emerging generation of Christians. In this episode, they talk with Channing Marvin, Worship and Outreach Pastor at Blue Mountain Community Church in Walla Walla, Washington. They explore the first two episodes on millennials and offer thoughts about missions and the way forward.
Resources
_The Future of Missions,_ Barna
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Apr 4, 2021
Millennials & Mission: Sarah Hunnicutt
S3E5
This is part two of our three-part series on millennials and missions where Nate and Andrew explore missions themes connected to the emerging generation of Christians. In this episode, Andrew interviews Sarah Hunnicutt who serves as a teacher at a Christian school in Roatan, Honduras. She discusses her experience serving in Roatan and why she is involved in global engagement.
*We apologize for the audio quality of this episode.
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Mar 14, 2021
Millennials & Missions: Aly Hawkins
S3E4
This episode begins a three-part series on millennials and missions where Nate and Andrew explore missions themes connected to the emerging generation of Christians. In this episode, they talk with Aly Hawkins, a freelance editor who was the managing editor with Barna on their recent research called, The Future of Missions. They discuss a number of pressing issues related to how missions will change in the future and how millennials view and engage global service.
Resources
_The Future of Missions,_ Barna
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Mar 7, 2021
Global Partnerships: Joshua Weiger
S3E3
In the final episode of our three-part series on global partnerships, Nate and Andrew are joined by guest host Joshua Weiger. Joshua served in Berlin, Germany with his wife Audrey and their kids. He is now in charge of projects for Global Strategy supporting over 65 projects in 35 countries around the world. In this conversation, Nate, Andrew, and Joshua process the prior two episodes and share their insights and stories about global connectivity.
Resources
_Mapping Church Missions,_ Sharon R. Hoover
Serving with Eyes Wide Open, David A. Livermore
Giving Wisely, Jonathan Martin
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Feb 21, 2021
Global Partnerships: Samir Salibi
S3E2
In episode two of our three-part series on global partnerships, Nate and Andrew talk with Samir Salibi. Samir and his family live in Paris, France and work with the growing refugee population in the city through the ministry he started called @Home. Samir shares about the joys and difficulties of partnering with US churches to support the work of @Home.
Resources
_Mapping Church Missions,_ Sharon R. Hoover
Serving with Eyes Wide Open, David A. Livermore
Giving Wisely, Jonathan Martin
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Feb 7, 2021
Global Partnerships: Alan MacDonald
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Nate and Andrew interview their good friend, Alan MacDonald, about best practices for healthy global partnerships. Alan brings with him wide-ranging global experiences (as a missionary, global nonprofit leader, missions pastor) and decades of global engagement. If your church supports global ministry, this episode is for you!
Resources
_Mapping Church Missions,_ Sharon R. Hoover
Serving with Eyes Wide Open, David A. Livermore
Giving Wisely, Jonathan Martin
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Feb 2, 2021
Season 3 Trailer
A quick preview of what’s to come for season 3! Check out previous seasons at www.chogglobal.org/podcast.
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Dec 20, 2020
S2E11: Season Two Recap
It's been a crazy 2020 but we have had some incredible conversations with people serving God globally. In this episode we recap season two, talk about next season, and reminisce about Christmas.
In the News
Charitable Spirit Alive After Difficult Year
Coffee Talk
From L to R: my computer, my coffee mug (#loveICT), some unroasted beans, my Fresh Roaster sr500, some roasted beans.
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Dec 6, 2020
S2E10: Deb Heefner, Mission Training International
Deb Heefner serves as the Director of COMPASS at Mission Training International where they prepare missionaries before they go onto the mission field. Join us as we talk about pre-field training for missionaries, bible smuggling, and being a missionary behind the Iron Curtain.
Coffee Talk
How Coffee Forever Changed Britain
In the News
Tequila bar applies to become a church to evade tier 3 restrictions
California Pastors Turn Their Churches into 'Temporary Strip Clubs' in Order to Hold In-Person Services
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Nov 22, 2020
S2E9: Mike Ford
Mike Ford is the Go & Be Pastor at Cornwall Church in Bellingham, WA. Now more than ever, both the local and global church must find innovative ways to reach people and make disciples. Listen in as we talk about innovation in the church through the lens of vending machines and food sources!
In the News
Declining Birth Rates Linked to Secularization, Growing Hostility Toward Religion
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Nov 8, 2020
S2E8: Bobby & Jenny Mihsill
Bobby and Jenny Mihsill serve the church in Cote d’Ivoire, West africa with their kids Moore and Rease. In this episode, they share some incredible stories about how the church is being a witness in their community, believing that God will show up, and how springs of new life are breaking forth.
In the News
First Ever Monument to a Reformer Inaugurated in Spain
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Oct 25, 2020
S2E7: International Justice Mission
Andrew has a conversation with Miguel Lau, Senior Officer of Church Partnerships for International Justice Mission. Miguel and Andrew explore justice from the perspective of the bible, society, violence, and the church. They bring together justice and faith and encourage churches to engage in God’s work.
In the News
Two-thirds of U.S. Young Adults Unaware 6 Million Jews Were Killed in the Holocaust, Poll Shows
Coffee Talk
The Taste of Many Mountains, Bruce Wydick
Other Resources
The Locust Effect, Gary Haugen
Good News about Injustice, Gary Haugen
Just Courage, Gary Haugen
Just Church, Jim Martin
Surprised by Hope, NT Wright
Generous Justice, Tim Keller
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Oct 11, 2020
S2E6: Patrick Nachtigall
Nate and Andrew talk with Patrick Nachtigall about his book, In God We Trust? The book looks at the history and complexity of American Christianity and points to three gods: religious freedom, individualism, and materialism that have shaped Christianity in the US. Patrick shares from his experience about how the church in the US is seen and understood on a global scale.
In the News
Faith Groups Decry Trump's Plans for Record Low Refugee Cap
Coffee Talk
The Taste of Many Mountains by Bruce Wydick
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Sep 27, 2020
S2E5: Wai Chan Lam
Pastor Wai Chan Lam is a pastor in Japan, but was born and raised in a Chinese home in Singapore. In this episode, he shares honestly about his faith journey, his calling, and how he ended up serving God in a foreign land.
In the News
The Underground Church in Iran is 1 Million Strong, Study Indicates
Coffee Talk
Origins Coffee Roastery
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Sep 14, 2020
S2E4: Bulgaria and Kenneth Part 2
Nate shares an interview with Kenneth Morikang who leads a ministry that connects with foreign college students who come to Bulgaria to study. In the News In Uganda, U.S. Missionary Accused of 105 Child Deaths Dissolves Charity In light of the article, here are five things Nate suggests for healthy global engagement: 1. Talk to […]
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Aug 31, 2020
S2E3: Bulgaria and Kenneth Part 1
In this episode, Nate talks with Kenneth Morikang who was born in Cameroon and now resides in Bulgaria, leading a ministry to medical students. Kenneth talks about his call to ministry, living in Russia, Ukraine, and the Philippians. In the News Russian Evangelicals Fined for ‘Missionary Activity’ During Pandemic
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Aug 16, 2020
S2E2: Botswana
Andrew shares interviews from his trip to Botswana with the Bishop Louis Keeme, Pastor Curtis Molapisi, and a visit to a church service. Nate and Andrew also share updates from Lebanon including a firsthand account of the recent explosion in Beirut.
Links
Women in Ministry article by Abby Stocksdale
In the News
Support the church in Lebanon – give to disaster relief
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Aug 2, 2020
S2E1: Corey and Abby Stocksdale
In this first episode of season two, Andrew interviews Corey and Abby Stocksdale as they share about raising kids in Botswana, Africa. Nate and Andrew also introduce two new segments for this season, "In the News" and "Coffee Talk."
Links
Corey and Abby Stocksdale
Team Stocksdale Facebook page
In the News
People on Social Welfare Ordered to Worship CCP, Not God
Startling New Report Reveals 90% Reduction in Christian Refugee Resettlement from Countries with Persecution
Abby mentioned the importance of receiving letters and mail. If you want to send them mail, you can send mail to:
Corey and Abby Stocksdale
2902 Enterprise Drive, Suite 300
Anderson, IN 46013
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Jun 21, 2020
S1E11: Season 1 Recap
In this final episode of season one, Nate and Andrew look back at interviews from the last six months. They share their most memorable episodes, highs and lows, and what to expect in the coming season. Make sure to stay connected via their social media channels linked below!
Season two begins in August!
Links:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
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Jun 7, 2020
S1E10: COVID-19 Follow-up Stories
In this episode, Nate Tatman reconnects with some past guests who were interviewed about their church's response to the pandemic. Daniele Santonocito (Rome, Italy), Marcos Lovaglio (Treviso, Italy), and Beth Wolff (Clarksburg, Maryland) share updates on their responses to the crisis and encouragement as the church presses onward.
Links:
Daniele Santonocito Facebook page
Marcos Lovaglio Facebook page
Beth Wolff Facebook page
Clarksburg Church
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May 24, 2020
S1E9: COVID-19 Global Stories
Nate and Andrew reached out to two global leaders to hear stories of what dealing with the coronavirus has been like in their context. Jonathan and Beth Todd serve in Itaituba, Brazil with their kids Miriam and Jonah. Jonathan shares about their community and how they personally prepared for the increase of cases in their country and region. Rev. Dr. Samuel George is the national leader for the Church of God in Pakistan. Rev. George shares about the challenges they have faced dealing with poverty amidst the pandemic.
Both leaders recorded their answers to questions on their phones and sent in the audio for this episode.
Links:
Jonathan and Beth Todd
Donate to hunger relief efforts
For information on disaster and hunger relief
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May 10, 2020
S1E8: COVID-19 Future Trends
Nate and Andrew process Nate's article, "Seven Implications for the Church" which is linked below. They examine important questions for the church when considering how churches will serve their communities post-pandemic. The article is full of resources to help churches begin to think creatively about the new normal we are embarking on. Recorded via Zoom in our homes.
Links:
Seven Implications for the Church in a Post-Covid World
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Apr 26, 2020
S1E7: COVID-19 and Children of Promise
Nate and Andrew connect with Mike and Heather Webb, executive directors at Children of Promise, a global child sponsorship program. Mike and Heather share how Children of Promise is responding and supporting families globally in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew also talks with Eleanor and Eli (his kids) about their perspective on coronavirus.
Links:
childrenofpromise.global
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Apr 13, 2020
S1E6: COVID-19 Beth Wolff
In this episode, Nate and Andrew interview Beth Wolff, pastor at Clarksburg Church in Clarksburg, Maryland. Beth shares about the ministry paradigm her church introduced over the last few years and how that has allowed the church to remain connected even during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Links:
Clarksburg Church
Surprise the World by Michael Frost
Churches, Cultures, and Leadership by Mark Branson and Juan Martínez
The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak, Dave Runyon, Randy Frazee
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Mar 31, 2020
S1E5: Italy CHOG COVID-19 Response
In this episode, Nate interviews two pastors from Italy, Daniele Santonocito and Marcos Lovaglio, about the recent novel coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been one of the hardest hit countries globally. The pastors share about the challenges the church is facing and how they are responding in the midst of the crisis.
Links:
Daniele Santonocito Facebook page - You can watch Pastor Daniele's sermons (in Italian) from his FB page
Marcos Lovaglio Facebook page
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Mar 15, 2020
S1E4: Kyle Hayes and Disaster Relief
This episode is an interview with Kyle Hayes, Outreach and Communications Pastor at Salem Church of God near Dayton, OH. Kyle shares about his experience working in Dayton and the surrounding communities following devastating tornado destruction and how the church can prepare for these kinds of natural disasters.
This episode was recorded in September 2019 at Gracewood Manor as part of the Global Strategy Round Table in Bellingham, WA.
Recording studio at Gracewood Manor
Links:
salem.church
mvstrong.com
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Mar 2, 2020
S1E3: Steven and Peggy Beverly Part 3
In this final episode of the three part series about Sri Lanka, Steven and Peggy share about the role of persecution that Christians experience. They also talk about the Easter Bombings which took place April 21, 2019 in areas where they live and serve. The episode was recorded at the Church of God Ministries studio in Anderson, IN.
Links:
www.chogglobal.org/SPBeverly
www.chogglobal.org/srilankaministrysustainability
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Feb 16, 2020
S1E2: Steven and Peggy Beverly Part 2
This episode continues the conversation with Steven and Peggy Beverly focusing on the country of Sri Lanka. The Beverlys share about Sri Lanka and its cultural context as well as offer specific information about the Church of God in Sri Lanka. The episode was recorded at the Church of God Ministries studio in Anderson, IN.
Links:
www.chogglobal.org/SPBeverly
www.chogglobal.org/srilankaministrysustainability
Passport of Faith by Patrick Nachtigall
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Feb 2, 2020
S1E1: Steven and Peggy Beverly Part 1
This episode is an interview with Steven and Peggy Beverly about their calling to global ministry and how they chose to serve the church in Sri Lanka. The episode was recorded at the Church of God Ministries studio in Anderson, IN.
Links:
www.chogglobal.org/SPBeverly
www.chogglobal.org/srilankasustainability/
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Jan 3, 2020
a world of good - Trailer
Nate Tatman and Andrew Gale give you a sneak peak of what’s to come on the new podcast, a world of good. We are two friends who love Jesus, care about the church, and travel the world to share stories of people who do the same. Our conversations happen in all kinds of places of places, like a coffee shop in an airport terminal, or even the back of a crowded taxi. But no matter where we go, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, we capture stories of the good God is doing around the world. And we hope those stories will do you a world of good. The first episode of a world of good premieres February 3!
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