Angie Sharp (Uruguay) explores the collisions of algebra and poetry, Spanish and English, parent and teacher, Summer and Christmas. To learn more about Angie, and her husband James, go to lcms.org/sharp You can subscribe to their newslette

S5Ep6. The Search for a School | Britt Odemba

Jan 23rd, 2023 7m 35s

Britt Odemba (Kenya) recounts the challenges she faced in finding a school that could meet the unique needs of her daughter. To learn more about Britt and her husband, Micah, go to lcms.org/odemba You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE

S5Ep5. Little School House on the Savanna | Steph Schulte

Jan 23rd, 2023 7m 39s

AudioLinkSteph Schulte (Republic of Congo) recalls the early days of her missionary service in Africa, when she was learning how to be a teacher for her kids. To learn more about Steph and her husband, Gary, go to lcms.org/schulte You c

S5Ep4. School in Spain and Puerto Rico | Christine Lehman and Jonah

Jan 23rd, 2023 6m 47s

Christine Lehman (Puerto Rico) talks with her son, Jonah about the differences between going to school in Spain and being homeschooled in Puerto Rico. To learn more about Christine and her husband, Adam, go to lcms.org/lehman You can subsc

S5Ep3. Paradigm Shift | Mindy Thews

Jan 23rd, 2023 7m 32s

Mindy Thews (Taiwan) reflects on how Taiwanese culture impacts how she adapted her approach to classroom management and witnessing about Jesus. To learn more about Mindy, go to lcms.org/thews You can subscribe to her newsletter HERE.

S5Ep2. Middle School Missionary | The Cundiffs

Jan 23rd, 2023 6m 6s

Carter Cundiff (Latvia) is back, along with his parents- Quintin and Lindsay, reflecting on his vocation as a missionary. To learn more about the Cundiffs, go to lcms.org/cundiff You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

S5Ep1. Going to School with Carter | The Cundiffs

Jan 23rd, 2023 7m 24s

Quintin and Lindsay Cundiff (Latvia) interview their son, Carter, about his experiences as a student at an international school in Riga, Latvia. To learn more about the Cundiffs, go to lcms.org/cundiff You can subscribe to their newsletter

S4Ep5. Bread and wine | Barb Rebentisch

Dec 19th, 2022 6m 45s

Barb Rebentisch (Taiwan) describes a few different gathering scenarios in Taiwan, saving the best two for last. To learn more about Barb, go to lcms.org/rebentisch You can subscribe to her newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with a Missionary is

S4Ep4. Ugandan turkey and American football | Megan Mantey

Dec 19th, 2022 6m 33s

Megan Mantey (Africa) and her husband Mark host a traditional American Thanksgiving meal for their Ugandan neighbors. To learn more about Megan and her husband Mark, go to lcms.org/mantey You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE. 5 Min

S4Ep3. Lechon Asado | Ashley Lehr

Dec 19th, 2022 6m 44s

Ashley Lehr (Puerto Rico) talks about how she navigates holidays and where she finds family as a single missionary. To learn more about Ashley, go to lcms.org/lehr You can subscribe to her newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with a Missionary is

S4Ep2. Soup and Matoke | Megan Mantey

Dec 19th, 2022 6m 41s

Megan Mantey (Africa) describes the community found when eating together with Christian brothers and sisters in Uganda. To learn more about Megan and her husband Mark, go to lcms.org/mantey You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE. 5 M

S4Ep1. Ugali and Chicken Stew | Vance and Linda Becker

Dec 19th, 2022 7m 12s

Vance and Linda Becker (Kenya) share some of the unique aspects of fellowship gatherings with Kenyan Lutherans. To learn more about Vance and Linda, go to lcms.org/becker You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with a Missi

S3Ep5. Monkeys? Not a fan. | Shara Osiro

Oct 27th, 2022 7m 1s

Shara Osiro (Kenya) doesn’t like monkeys. And she has Reasons. Several. To learn more about Shara and her husband Michael, go to lcms.org/osiro You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

S3Ep4. All creatures great and small | Martha Mahlburg

Oct 27th, 2022 6m 56s

Martha Mahlburg (Sri Lanka) describes encounters with Sri Lankan wildlife- the scary, the disturbing, and the awe inspiring. To learn more about Martha and her husband Steven, go to lcms.org/mahlburg You can subscribe to their newsletter

S3Ep3. Rhino, Mamba, Leopard, Pelican | The Wolf Kids

Oct 27th, 2022 7m 12s

Jenn Wolf (Kenya) is joined by four of her kids to discuss the animals of Kenya that they have experienced- both up close and from a distance. To learn more about the Wolf family, go to lcms.org/john.wolf You can subscribe to their newsle

S3Ep2. The uninvited guests | Matt Wood

Oct 27th, 2022 7m 59s

Rev. Matt Wood (Indonesia) talks about his encounter with a pair of musong that invaded his office. To learn more about Matt and his wife Kali, go to lcms.org/wood You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

S3Ep1. Birdsong | Herb and Markie Burch

Oct 27th, 2022 7m 34s

Herb and Markie Burch (Belize) vividly describe the birds that live near their house in the rainforest. To learn more about Herb and Markie, go to lcms.org/burch You can subscribe to their newsletter HERE. Find the Lutheran Mission Belize

S2Ep7. The language of the heart | Rev. Walterson Siewert

Sep 15th, 2022 7m 16s

Rev. Walterson Siewert (Peru) shares the importance of kisses, yerba mate, and language when connecting with people in Peru. To learn more about Rev. Siewert, go to international.lcms.org/project-alliance-missionary-walterson-siewert/ 5 Mi

S2Ep6. Laughing in another language | Hayden Rensner

Sep 15th, 2022 6m 58s

Hayden Rensner (Czech Republic) shares her experience of hearing a hilarious story without understanding any of the words spoken. To learn more about Hayden, go to lcms.org/rensner You can subscribe to her newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with

S2Ep5. A piece of cake | Rev. Steven Mahlburg

Sep 15th, 2022 5m 31s

Rev. Steven Mahlburg (Sri Lanka) describes being the guest of honor at someone else’s birthday party. To learn more about Rev. Mahlburg and his family, go to lcms.org/mahlburg You can subscribe to his newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with a Mi

S2Ep4. Connecting via stories | Rev. Dr. Chris Tiews

Sep 15th, 2022 7m 36s

Rev. Tiews (Germany) uses the power of stories to make connections with people on trains, sidewalks, and in bible studies. To learn more about Rev. Tiews and his family, go to lcms.org/tiews and read their family website at tiewsfamily.org.

S2Ep3. Walk up. Say hello. Start playing. | Rev. Micah Wildauer and Liza

Sep 15th, 2022 7m 9s

Rev. Wildauer (Belize) and his daughter Liza discuss making friends and being a witness. To learn more about Rev. Wildauer and his family, go to lcms.org/wildauer You can subscribe to his newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes with a Missionary is t

S2Ep2. Make a mistake and a friend | Rev. Micah Wildauer and Liza

Sep 15th, 2022 5m 57s

Rev. Wildauer (Belize) and his daughter Liza talk about the challenge of finding pork and asking questions. To learn more about Rev. Wildauer and his family, go to lcms.org/wildauer You can subscribe to his newsletter HERE. 5 Minutes wit

S2Ep1. The friend formula | Kali Wood

Sep 15th, 2022 6m 1s

Kali Wood (Indonesia) describes how sometimes questions that feel uncomfortable to Americans can help you get to know people faster. To learn more about Kali and her husband Matt, go to lcms.org/wood You can subscribe to their newsletter H

S1Ep10. The search for a new home | Benjamin Helge

May 5th, 2022 7m 52s

Benjamin Helge (Czech Republic) talks about the hunt for a new home.To learn more about Benjamin and his wife, Becca, go to lcms.org/helge.Subscribe to the Helges' newsletter HERE.5 Minutes with a Missionary is the podcast of LCMS Interna