Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ.  We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 2 of this interview with Mark and Gill.  They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations. 

Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ.  We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 1 of this interview with Mark and Gill.  They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations. 

In this episode we sit down with Kurt from the University of Florida BCM to explore why reading matters for Christian leaders. Kurt shares the habits that help him not only start but actually finish books—and how those rhythms have nourished his soul, sharpened his leadership, and deepened his walk with God.Kurt's All Time Best Books: Daws by Betty Skinner (my fav) Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman The Lost Art of Disciplemaking by Leroy Eims Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World by Bob McNabb Fresh Wind Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala The Fuel and the Flame by Shadrach and Worcester Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret Gospel by JD Greear Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan The One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven by Mark Cahill Kurts recently read list (Some overlap) One Thing You Can’t Do In Heaven - Mark Cahill  The Making of a Leader - Dr J Robert Clinton Fresh Wind Fresh Fire - Jim Cymbala A Resilient Life - Gordon MacDonald Gospel - JD Greear High Impact Teams - Lance Witt Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret - Dr & Mrs Howard Taylor

Rich has spent his life connecting with International students, and has himself become a student of Biblical Hospitality.  Learn more by listening here.   For additional resources or to connect with Rich go to https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at rmendola@ifiusa.org   

Here some reports of things that happened this summer as well as get a preview of what all will be coming down the pike.

Busyness does NOT equal Hard Work. Following up on our conversation from Episode 19 Season 5. How can we make the most of every opportunity by growing in our Godly work ethic.  

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Shane was yearning to be overseas, but found that God had lessons to teach him before he was sent.

How can you make the most of every opportunity God is placing in front of you.  Listen now to learn more.

We interview two long term worker who served in Mongolia and saw God do some amazing things. We'll discuss how shamanism interacts with Buddhism among the Mongols.   Books written by Gill: Far from Cold The Red Book

Today we discuss how Tribal or animistic believes combine with Islam in what is a very commonly encountered form of Islam... Folk Islam.  Resources: The Flaw of the Excluded Middle - Paul Hiebert Understanding Folk Religion by Paul G. Hiebert, R. Daniel Shaw, Tite Tienou A good handbook for working with this worldview, very thorough. Bridges to Islam: A Christian Perspective on Folk Islam by Phil Parshall is a classic. The Muslim Majority: Folk Islam and the Seventy Percent by Robin Dale Hadaway Communicating Christ Among Folk Religionists by By Gailyn Van Rheenan

One of the keys to OneLink's success has been building global partnerships. You can partner with us here. 

Part two of our series on prayer with Clyde.     The 5 Prayer Guidelines for transforming your corporate prayer. Pray in the name of Jesus We agree in prayer Be lead by the spirit Pray for one thing at a time Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.

We sit down with Clyde, who has a prayer mentoring ministry.  He has influenced his church toward a really significant prayer ministry. You can hear more of Clyde at the Prayer Mentor Podcast.

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." -Paul "In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich."-Bonhoeffer Happy Thanksgiving!

The Psalms drip with God's love for the Nations.  Jump back in with us and Peter as we continue our walk through God's heart for the nations. This time we are in the Wisdom literature part of the Bible.

In our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we continue our interview with Jon as we talk about understanding and engaging communities rooted in Tribal religions.

Kicking off our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we sit down with a man who spent decades in Africa bringing the hope of Jesus to communities deeply rooted in Tribal religions. This episode marks the final letter in our THUMB series:T - TribalH - HinduU - UnreligiousM - MuslimB - Buddhist

Today we sit down with a couple of campus ministers to talk about the inseparability of mobilization of disciple making, and what happens when you have a ministry trying to do one without the other.  This episode will challenge you to make changes, so you are doing both well. Megan and Micah bring a lot of other wise ideas and insights to the table.  Sit back and enjoy. Resources: Books: Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: Why some disciple makers reproduce when others fail.   Episode notes. Other episodes with Micah: S4:E19 Step by Step Guide to Discipling Someone to Evangelize Well S4:E5 Can You Talk Students Into Going? - Mobilization Conversation Part 1 of 3 S3:E1 - O-Week Stories - How God uses O-week  

In part 2 of our dive into mental health with Elise we look at specific mental struggles and what Bible passages specifically to lean on for it. Elise has a Masters degree in counseling and is on staff with OneLink. Recommended Reading: Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives) by Paul Tripp