She knew early on nursing was her avenue to serving the mission of God! Hear about Vanessa's adventure from Mercy Ships to North Africa—and all that God did and is doing in between the two—and her commitment to going to the nations with the mes

S3E5: R.J. Parks

Aug 10th, 2021 35m 41s

Hear the story of F.L.A.S.H., a sports ministry of FFC that was birthed in the heart of RJ Parks. It's a locally-focused, seed-sowing ministry with neighbors at the center of its bulls eye. More in this interview!

S3E4: Scott Ridout

Jul 8th, 2021 45m 34s

As President of Converge, Scott Ridout has a front row seat to missions among both neighbors and nations. Whether you're a pastor or parishioner, you'll hear practical and motivating insights from his life and ministry that will inspire and enc

S3E3: Anna Koelher

Jun 25th, 2021 40m 19s

Inner-city ministry to neighbors who are often from other nations is the focus of this interview with Anna Koelher, who worked in Minneapolis with her husband in exactly this type of role. Hear her perspective as she relays both the ups and dow

S3E2: Tim Wheat

Jun 16th, 2021 48m 15s

A wide and varied background enables Tim to speak with insight into both local and global issues that affect missions and outreach. Listen as Tim brings a compelling clarity to the task making disciples of all nations.

S3E1: The 435 Network on Missions and Evangelism

Jun 10th, 2021 46m 5s

5 pastors/planters in the 435 Network sit down to talk outreach, evangelism, and missions in this group conversation that highlights strategies, tactics, and stories, all with a common foundation: both neighbors and nations matter.

S2E10 - Paul Miller

Dec 11th, 2020 42m 39s

An engineer (GA Tech grad), pastor (DMin from Southwestern), and all-around country boy, Paul Miller is perhaps the most intelligent redneck on the planet. He's also a stirring communicator of God's truth who models an Acts 1:8 lifestyle, and i

S2E9 - Matt Maestas

Dec 2nd, 2020 45m 36s

As a discipleship pastor at Fellowship West (KS) and a CPC for the Send Network, Matt lives and breathes multiplication. Hear how God brought him to faith, lessons from his early mistakes, what he's currently learning, and his passion for evang

S2E8 - Matthew Ellison

Nov 25th, 2020 42m 4s

Founder and President of 1615, a missions-coaching ministry dedicated to helping the local church fulfill the Great Commission, Matthew is a leading voice in missiology and a true friend to churches who desire to impact the nations. Hear his ow

S2E7 - Sarah Farnsworth

Nov 18th, 2020 45m 6s

A wife, mother, entrepreneur, and general get-it-done kind of woman, Sarah Farnsworth knows neighbors. Hear how she has seen many of her "Who's Your 1?"'s come to Christ through the years, and gain insight into making routine life something far

S2E6 - Noah Oldham

Nov 11th, 2020 44m 37s

Noah Oldham is Senior Director of Deployment for the Send Network, and pastor of August Gate Church in Belleville, IL. A passion for the gospel and church planters is easily seen and heard in Noah, and it comes out in every way on this episode.

S2E5 - Phil Winfield

Nov 3rd, 2020 43m 37s

A former missionary in Peru and current pastor of Grace Church in Des Moines, Phil is uniquely qualified to discuss both neighbors and nations. Hear about the hardest times, the best times, and so many of the in-between times in this candid int

S2E4 - Chase Abner

Oct 30th, 2020 46m 8s

"Over-churched and under gospeled" is a phrase I first heard from Chase Abner, my guest on this episode of Neighbors and Nations. Chase is a Lead Church Planting Cataylst for the North American Mission Board, and has experience in collegiate mi

S2E3 - Mindy Jamison

Oct 22nd, 2020 44m 27s

Inner-cities contain a rich blend of both neighbors and nations, and Mindy Jamison has over two decades of experience serving in that context specifically. Hear stories and lessons from her time in Des Moines, as well learn about her new opport

S2E2 - Vance Pitman

Oct 14th, 2020 45m 9s

With over 50 languages in his church, Vance Pitman, Senior Pastor of Hope Church Las Vegas and the author of UNBURDENED: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live Through You, lives and serves with both neighbors and nations in full view. In this

S2E1 - Dr. Roger Stiles

Oct 8th, 2020 40m 56s

Hear Todd's father, Dr. Roger Stiles, draw on a wellspring of memories about God's work in his own life regarding neighbors and nations, as well as principles that have proven effective over generations for keeping Christ's last words our first

S1E10 - Kim Robinson

Jun 25th, 2020 31m 31s

From Proctor & Gamble to NAMB, Kim Robinson has one of the most amazing stories of conversion you’ll hear! An almost-ruined marriage, a demanding job, a patient and faithful friend—God used it all to give Kim a new start! It’s a beautiful examp

S1E9 - David Nelms

Jun 17th, 2020 36m 24s

David has been both pastor and missions mobilizer, and is currently the founder of TTI (The Timothy Initiative). TTI is a global organization that plants churches, especially in areas where there is little access to the gospel. Yet, ask him abo

S1E8 - Brad Buser

Jun 11th, 2020 30m 54s

Founder of Radius Int’l, a regular speaker for Perspectives, and a missions practitioner with years of real-life experience in an unreached people group in PNG, Brad is a leading influence regarding how to mobilize neighbors for the nations. Yo

S1E7 - Tim Lubinus

Jun 4th, 2020 31m 14s

Tim currently leads the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI), a state convention of churches that participates with the SBC. But Tim’s heart is far bigger than Iowa! He has years of experience as a missionary, both in Korea and Turkey, and has work

S1E6 - Kevin Ezell

May 28th, 2020 25m 9s

In episode 6, Todd talks with Dr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board, about the importance of modeling and multiplying, his top key actions in his first nine years as President of NAMB, and what he did as a pastor to kee

S1E5: Eric Trout

May 26th, 2020 27m 6s

A young church planter in a rural setting, Eric Trout has brought his church along to participate in missions far beyond his small town. Hear how, plus how he and his wife’s journey of adoption gave them a platform for local outreach. Be refres

S1E4: Dr. Ronnie Floyd

May 13th, 2020 24m 19s

Ronnie shares why pastors shouldn't negotiate the priority of evangelism, how business people are critical to the mission of the church, and gives practical tips for both pastors and members from his time at Cross Church in Arkansas. Plus, hear

S1E3 - Sara Hentzel

May 7th, 2020 36m 10s

An undying passion for missions, even when her husband was murdered on the mission field, is the beautiful story Sara shares as she talks with Todd about life as a single woman in the mission force.wycliffe.org