Bridges for Mission (B4M)
Welcome to Bridges 4 Mission Podcast. Ways to connect: volunteers@internationalministries.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMinistries. What is it like to serve overseas as God's ambassadors? How does the Kingdom of God look around the globe? Through International Ministries’ Bridges 4 Mission Podcast, we bring the answers to these and other mission-related questions directly to you. Join us as we interview a diverse group of servants working in a variety of capacities around the world. Volunteers, Theologians, Ministers of the Gospel will explore the rapidly changing world of Short-Term Missions (STM) and how being incarnational manifests itself in very unique ways. We will hear firsthand testimonies of individuals who have taken a leap of faith to serve internationally and hear from others who are still undecided. We trust that you’ll soon discover how God equips all of us for the tasks we are called to, recognizing that we don't do this discernment process alone. We remain encouraged when interruptions in plans become God moments to create beautiful bridges for ministry. We hope that this new B4M Podcast will invite you into seeing the possibilities of being the hands and feet of Christ. We live in hope and love, which neither can be silenced, nor ignored. Join us to observe, ask why, and listen. Welcome to Bridges 4 Mission.
Episodes
69 episodes
Leadership from Young Eyes
In this episode, you will hear from Sharon, a young adult currently in college and blazing her own path as a young leader. She will share insights on what it means to be a leader at a young age, and she will share some of her own ministries she...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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11:51
Relationships are key for Partnership
Gabi Perez shares about her and her husband's journey since attending the Hear The Call retreat and the World Mission Conference in Wisconsin. Ms. Perez defines what partnership means to her and her husband as they do cross-cultural ministry.
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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16:06
What season are you in?
In this current season of life, is God leading you through a season of harvest or a season of planting? Let us know where God is calling you. You can email us at volunteers@internationalministries.org
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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3:09
Emerging Leaders serving in Puerto Rico
This episode is part 2 of the Emerging Leaders Cohort members spending a week in Puerto Rico. In this episode, the team will talk in detail about the opportunities they had serving from both the indoor team and the outdoor team. They will al...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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18:35
What’s it like to be in person: ELC in Puerto Rico
The Emerging Leaders Cohort (ELC) members had the wonderful opportunity to spend a week together this June in Puerto Rico. The team spent 3 days serving the community, a day in retreat, and 3 days at ABC’s Biennial Mission Summit. In this ep...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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36:35
A conversation with Lott Carey Baptist Mission School in Liberia
Rev. Dr. Sam-Peal and his staff, and Dr. Belinda Davis, member of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Virginia share what they feel are the benefits of cross-cultural and global partnerships.
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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19:23
Short-Term Mission to Japan: Service Opportunities
In this episode you will hear more from the 5 that traveled and served in Japan. These team members will share more about how they were able to serve the local community through family camp, work days, and various gatherings.
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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28:27
Short-Term Mission to Japan: Cultural Immersion
In this episode you will hear about the wonderful opportunities a team of 5 had in Japan while on a short-term mission trip to immerse in the local culture. Hear from the team members first hand as they describe what they have experienced an...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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22:07
Ruminating on the Revolutionary: Luke Chapters 1-6
This episode focuses on chapters 1-6 of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, you will hear from 2022 Trailblazer Emerging Leaders Cohort members Nora and Adrian. Click the link below to listen to the remaining Ruminating on the Revolution...
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30:36
Ruminating on the Revolutionary: Introducing Luke
In this episode, the 2022 Trailblazer Emerging Leaders Cohort produced their very own podcast entitled: Ruminating on the Revolutionary. In the episodes to follow, you will hear their thoughts on the gospel of Luke. This episode is their introd...
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13:45
Touch The World Ministries
Here is an opportunity to listen to a conversation Jesse Kroeze, Executive Director of Touch the World Ministries, had with the staff at the Short-Term Mission desk at International Ministries.
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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20:11
Meeting the MENA community's needs with SAT-7
Mrs. Marianne Awaraji joins B4M in this episode to share more about her role as Director of Audience Relations and how her team reaches and interacts with the audience from the MENA region, who follows their various programming. Mrs. Awaraji sh...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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21:21
What did you think: debriefing Urbana 22’
You have followed their journey from pre-conference preparations, daily reflections, and powerful interviews during the conference. Now be with these four Emerging Leaders as they begin the debrief process from Urbana 22’. In this last Urban...
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23:34
Let’s talk: Emerging Leader to Urbana participants
In this episode, our four Emerging Leaders interview different participants during the Urbana conference. Join them as they grow in relationship with their small group members, get to know other young adults who share a passion for God’s Kin...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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28:02
Let's talk: Global Servant to Emerging Leader
Be a fly on the wall as the four ELC members continue their takeover of B4M. In this episode, you will hear three of IM’s Global Servants interview the four ELC members and vice versa. These questions will center around “What is mission” and...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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29:34
ELC Urbana Daily Reflections
From December 28th – 31st, four ELC members attended InterVarsity’s Urbana “Rise Up” Conference. In this episode, follow along with each ELC member as they reflect on two daily questions: What was one joy or challenge you experienced today, and...
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31:01
Pre-Urbana with ELC
Five Emerging Leaders’ Cohort members are attending Urbana 22’ in Indianapolis, IN, on December 28th – 31st. The Urbana Conference is a student-centered missions conference designed to connect young adults with mission organizations and resourc...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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10:53
The Benefits of Emergency Insurance
Rev. Dr. Bill Pope, former missionary and pastor, continues to shed more light on the importance of having emergency insurance when serving abroad as a volunteer. Rev. Dr. Pople ministers through MissionSafe (www.missionsafe.com).
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23:13
Do I really need insurance when I serve on a short-term mission trip?
Rev. Dr. Bill Pope, former missionary and pastor, sheds light on the importance of having emergency insurance when traveling. Rev. Dr. Pople ministers through MissionSafe (www.missionsafe.com), a trusted ministry partner with SOE,
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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26:17
Making time for debriefs as hosts
Join the conversation with Alise Juanes, as she shares the value debriefings have in the course of short-term mission trips. Making time to reflect on God centered moments that have impacted the short-term mission journey, the hosts, and the vo...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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17:05
Remaining God Centered
What does it mean to be emotionally, spiritually, and physically prepared as cross-cultural servants? Listen to Rev. Rob Kirbach, as he shares his perspective on being "de-constructed" by God while serving.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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13:33
Celebrating two years with B4M
Minister Nicole Cox and Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil share lessons learned and blessings received globally through this unique podcast.
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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9:15
Forming local and global relationships
Listen to Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams who shares his passion for short-term mission, and encouraging others to be transformed being the hands and feet of Christ in partnerships with others.
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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15:21
Joys outweigh challenges
Join the conversation with Senior Pastor Laura Ayala, who reflects on the definition of partnership, and how God is at work in the region of Puerto Rico. The blessings to serve, receive, be supported, and cared for by many who desire to ente...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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31:07
Live from Green Lake with guest partners
Be part of this conversation with staff from SAT-7 and the Baptist Seminary in Madrid, Spain, who were first time attendees at the 2022 World Mission Conference at Green Lake, Wisconsin. The world was present. This episode reflects it, as yo...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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22:08