For nearly 40 years, Geof and Marion Gunton have helped believers around the world discover that missions isn’t just for a few — it’s for everyone.
In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they share how God led them from Papua New Guinea to Latin America and now to a global role with Simply Mobilizing — a movement calling every believer and every church to live on mission.
🌍 Mobilizing the Church worldwide
🎓 Lessons from Elizabeth Elliot and Bible college days
💬 How God turns ordinary lives into world-changing stories
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For more than 40 years, Christina White has faithfully served on the mission field — from the jungles of Central America to the prison cells of Nicaragua.
What began with one simple yes to God became a lifetime of ministry, miracles, and transformed lives.
🌱 Called step by step into missions
🚑 Using medical care to open doors for the Gospel
🏃♀️ From rural villages to prison ministry and miraculous healings
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When Andreas Pestke was 26 years old, God spoke a single sentence that would change the entire course of his life: “I will make you a missions catapult.”What followed was a journey from engineering to evangelism, from business to the mission field. In this inspiring conversation, Andreas shares:🚀 A divine calling confirmed through unexpected moments🌍 How obedience led him from Germany to Nicaragua🙏 The power of saying “yes” to God’s plan📍 Meet the Missionary:https://globeintl.org/members/andreas-marion-pestke▶️ Watch Crazy Missionary Stories:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=AsOKYeFnTLCEkDvzAPciMgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories#AndreasPestke#MissionaryCall#GodSpeaks#FaithJourney#ObedientFaith#Missions#GlobeInternational
In this Part 2 full episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, missionaries Tanner and Randi Linn dive deeper into the challenges of living and serving in Paraguay — including language barriers, culture clashes, dangerous situations, and miraculous moments that proved God’s faithfulness.
🔥 You'll hear stories about:
Being held at gunpoint in a tense moment of danger
Coming face-to-face with a leper and responding with the love of Jesus
A prophetic dream that revealed purpose in the middle of pain
Culture shocks, spiritual breakthroughs, and surrender in the hard places
If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to say yes to God every day, this episode will challenge and inspire you.
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In this Part One episode, we follow the journey of Tanner & Randi Linn and their three children as they step into full-time missions in Paraguay — facing culture shock, language barriers, and spiritual challenges they never expected.
🇵🇾 They couldn’t speak the language.
😰 They didn’t fully understand the culture.
✨ But they still saw miracles happen all around them.
In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, you’ll hear:
How they ended up in Paraguay with no ministry plan — just obedience
What it’s really like to raise kids on the mission field
How awkward conversations turned into life-changing encounters
Why their daughter’s friendship became a bridge for the GospelAnd how God worked through every weakness to reach hearts
👉 Whether you’ve felt unqualified or unsure, this episode will show you: God doesn’t need perfection — just surrender.
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Join us as we talk with Pastor Mike Collins, who has been serving in ministry for 51 years. In this episode, he shares powerful stories of faith, lessons from decades as a pastor, and encouragement for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose and service. To learn more about Mike Collins, visit https://globeintl.org/members/collins-mike
Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website https://globeintl.org/ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.
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Join us as we talk with Ty & Jessica Wright who have been serving in missions for 8 years. Their story starts out different than most and they share the lessons they learned along the way.
To learn more about the Wright's mission work, visit https://globeintl.org/members/w-ty-jessica
Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website https://globeintl.org/ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.
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Join us as we talk with Denis and Elsa Kopliku who are serving as missionaries in their home country of Albania. They have seen the needs of the people of their country, and the refugees who seeking safety and have filled it with God's love.
Listen as they tell us how they remember Albania becoming free from communism, feeling the draw towards ministry, and what they are doing today!
To learn more about their ministry, visit - https://globeintl.org/members/denis-and-elsa-kopliku
Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website https://globeintl.org/ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.
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Join us as we interview Tanneken, and explore the remarkable journey of 27 years of service in places like Israel and Mozambique. Born to parents who fled Nazi Germany and raised in an Anabaptist community, she discovered a personal relationship with Christ through the guidance of her Lutheran friends. Her path has been anything but ordinary—filled with daring adventures, narrow escapes, miraculous healings, and unforgettable encounters deep in the jungle.
She offers hard-earned wisdom for aspiring missionaries and emphasizes the importance of empowering local nationals to lead ongoing ministry work. Her stories and insights provide practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to embrace a life of faith and service on the frontlines.
To give to Tanneken's ministry, visit - tcfmercy.org
Purchase Tanneken's book - https://a.co/d/14f5qwq
Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website https://globeintl.org/ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.
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Today we are joined by Madilyn Kent who is serving in Cambodia. She talks to us about feeling the draw to missions as a young teen and how her life changed drastically after saying yes to the call. She tells about her crazy stories of traveling the world as a single woman, adjusting to life in a different country, and her extravagant Khmer wedding. You don't want to miss it.
To learn more about Madilyn's mission or donate, check out her profile page on Globe's website -
https://globeintl.org/members/madilyn-kent
Or connect with her through Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19CTkgtKDZ/
To learn more about Globe, a missionary sending agency who helps you fulfill your God-given call to missions or ministry, visit -www.globeintl.org
Join us in hearing from Tynan and Lydia Barnes, missionaries to Mexico! They tell us about their journey of becoming missionaries, culture shock in Mexico, near death experiences, and so many ways God has shown up for them in their lives.
You don't want to miss this crazy story!
Learn more about the Barnes at their website - TheKingsHarvest.org
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Today we are chatting with Kevin & Kristin who are currently serving in Eurasia! They tell us about their journey of becoming missionaries, transitioning from one country to another, and parenting third culture kids. Of course, they share a couple of crazy stories as well!!
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Today we are joined by Cheri Thomson who has served in Kenya for 37 years. She tells us about the journey it took to becoming a missionary, her husband being captured by the Kenyan military, starting a children's home for street kids, and much more!
If you'd like to learn more about the Challenge Farm or sponsor a child, check out https://globeintl.org/members/thompson-cheri or visit their website directly at https://www.challengefarm.org
Today we are so excited to be chatting with Dr. Andy Yarborough, a clinical psychologist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He tells us the story of how missions changed his life and led him to psychology.
Dr. Andy has some great resources so be sure to check them out at the links below:
Contact directly - mywellclinic.com
Podcast - My Well Lab
Rhythms - my rhythms.life
Today we hear from Jim & Catalina Tate who have been serving in missions for 29 years. They tell the story of being called to missions, the funny way they met, opening the first pregnancy center in Ecuador, to facilitating a training workshop in over 20 countries.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode may not be suitable for young ears as we discuss sensitive topics
To learn more about the Tate’s ministry, check out https://globeintl.org/members/tate-catalina
To contact Catalina, email catalina.tate.63@gmail.com
Join us in hearing from Juanpa and Wendy Rodas who are serving as missionaries in their home country of Guatemala! They tell us their journeys of becoming Christians and being called to serve in their own country.
Learn more about His Works ministry in Guatemala:
Today we are talking with Bryan Ost, a worship pastor and longtime missionary to France and the United States.
He walks us through his journey of being born into a family of missionaries, finding his place in missions, and being called to the U.S.
Today we are talking with Cristi who grew up on the mission field in Mexico! She tells us her adoption story, her experience of doing missions with her parents, and where God has lead her as an adult.
Today we are talking with Oren Green, who is the father of past guest, Sandy Britnell. In this 97 years and 19 of those on the mission field, he has some crazy stories to share!
He tells us about taking his family of 7 and leaving the US to go to the jungles of Colombia, a brand new mission field, and trusting God through the process.
To listen to Sandy's episode, follow the link below!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W0Hve9kNLVlH1LnXrG1Zo?si=2F4F_kz2SdCxpNl58dyCqw
Today we are talking with Helen Smith who was serving in Costa Rica for 37 years. She takes us on a journey as she tells us about her ministry in Costa Rica and Peru, redefining her call, and her time in an Italian prison.
She has some wild stories, you don’t want to miss it!
To learn more about Helen’s ministry, visit https://globeintl.org/members/smith-helen
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