OneLink Podcast

S3:E30 God Builds a Nation to Reach the Nations - God’s Heart for the Nations - part 2

Today we examine God's continued pursuit of His name being glorified all over the world.  This episode covers from Abraham through entering into the promised land.

S3:E29 - Medical Work in a Thai Buddhists World

Today we talk with a Doctor who used his medical skills to work in Thailand among Buddhists. Listen as he shares insights into their worldview and how he worked among them.

S3:E28 - What do Buddhists Believe About Jesus?

What do Buddhists believe about Jesus and Christianity?  Are they open to listening?  What is the normal response?  How can you share with a Buddhist better?  These and more on part 2 of our talk about the basics of Buddhism.

S3:E27 - What do Buddhists Officially Believe?

In this episode we cover the basics of official Buddhist beliefs while contrasting and comparing what you may find when talking with a Buddhist. This is part 1 of our talk about the official basics of Buddhism.

S3:E26 - Buddhism 201

We continue our series on working with Buddhists.  In the episode we continue our visit with Jack about those who specifically follow Tibetan Buddhism. We'll talk about the way their strategy of sharing has changed, the importance of groups, how persecuted believers have carried on, and much more.

S3:E25 - Engaging Tibetan Buddhists

Today we launch into our new series on working with Buddhists.  We interview a long-time overseas laborer who works with a people group that follow Tibetan Buddhism.  We'll talk about their worldview, sharing the gospel with them, a key book of the Bible to read in preparation, and much more.

S3:E24 - When Did God Start Caring About the Nations? God’s Heart for the Nations - part 1

Today we have a special guest with us discussing where in the Bible we begin to see God's care and intentions for the nations. Then we go on to discuss how that matters to us today.

S3:E23 - Can you Promise Safety? Campus Minister part 2

This week we continue our interview with Eddie.  We first spend some time talking about Campus Evangelism. Then we transition to talking about looking forward in your ministry when your race is almost run.  Lastly, Eddie shares some really salient points about communicating with students and parents about missions safety.

S3:E22 - A Peek Inside the Mind of a Campus Minister - Part 1

Join us for a voyage inside the mind of a 30 year veteran in campus ministry as we explore with him:

• Things he has done to build a love for the nations in his ministry
• His take on recruiting staff and building a team
• Successfully juggling all the balls on a campus minister's plate
• What he would do if he was dropped on a new campus today.

S3:E21 - Hudson Taylor - Forming of the China Inland Mission and His Legacy

Today we wrap up Hudson Taylor's story.  Brad and James talk about the lessons we can learn from Hudson Taylor's life and work.  It will challenge your faith.

S3:E20 - Hudson Taylor - Working in China, Romance, & Failing Health - Part 2

Hudson Taylor now finds himself in China struggling to learn the language, struggling financially, and struggling to learn his place in the world of missionaries to China. 

S3:E19 Hudson Taylor - Preparing for China

Join us as we walk through the story of Hudson Taylor's life as he prepares for service in China.

 

Music by Music by AntipodeanWriter from Pixabay

S3:E18 The Death of God’s Smuggler

Today we review and celebrate the life of Brother Andrew. He was a dutchman made famous for his work behind the Iron Curtain that was described in his book, "God's Smuggler".  If you are a parent, it makes a great book or audio book to listen to with your kids. Andrew died Sep 2022.

 

Podcast music by Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay.com

S3:E17 What We Learned About Working with Hindus

Brad jumps back in with us for a "short" summary of what we learned and our big takeaways in our series on working with Hindus.

S3:E16 Being a Single Woman in a Hindu Nation and Ministering to Hindu Women

In this interview we talk about some of the different dynamics of ministering to Hindu Women, as well as what it's like to be a single woman in a Hindu nation.  Our guest shares with us about Hindu women counting the cost to convert to Christianity. She also shares openly with us what about her own journey of being a single on the field. 

Book mentioned on the interview:

7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry

S3:E15 Arranged Marriages, Hindu College Student Fears, and Letting the Gospel Be the Filter

Today we have a great interview with a lady serving in South Asia.  We talk with her about the fears, challenges, and worldviews of college students.  Then we move into talking about culture, arranged marriages, and more.  Followed by some thoughts of some faux pas people make when sharing their faith and how she lets the gospel be the filter. 

For more on sharing using the Three Circles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W8ynRMr59k 

S3:E14 Power of Partnerships - Merry Christmas!

Brad and James talk about the 4 key partnerships of OneLink International and how being in those partnerships helps reach the nations.

S3:E13 - Ten Things to Know About Discipling Hindu Background Believers

Today we are talking with Josh about some of the challenges and particulars about discipling Hindu Background Believers.

You can read his article here.
www.abwe.org/blog/10-issues-discipling-hindu-background-believers-today

S3:E12 - 8 Tactics for Sharing the Gospel with Hindus

Today we interview a man who served as a missionary in South Asia for 8 years among Hindus, and he talks with us about 8 tactics for sharing the gospel with Hindus.

Seas 3, Ep. 11 Working with Hindus

This episode starts off our mini-series on working with Hindus.  We'll be talking with staff members who lived in South Asia as well as interviewing some experts in the work.  In this series you can expect to learn about:

Sharing your faith with Hindus

Discipling Hindu background Believers

Learning about issues facing college aged Hindus

Hear about how God is working in the region and much more.

S3:E10 - The Life and Times of the Polis Chief

S3:E9 - How Does God Want You to be Involved in Missions Mobilization?

So, you're stuck in America? What does God want from you? Today we wrap up our series on Missions Mobilization, and end with some practical ways you can be involved.

S3:E8 - Will I Give Up My Dreams for the Sake of the Gospel?

Interview with Andy on the call to the nations, mobilizing African students, and barriers that prevent US students from going to the field.  His prayer requests at the end are very salient.

S3:E7 - Mobilizing Other Nations to Send with Steve Shadrach

Steve Shadrach with the Center for Mission Mobilization joins us to talk about the benefits and challenges of mobilizing other nations to fulfill the Great Commission.

Resources:

Find out more about CMM's Mobilization Index at https://mobindex.mobilization.org/

Weavefamily.org

S3:E6 - Mobilizing the Church to the Nations - Missions Mobilization

What's it like to leave the field and become a missions mobilizer in a church?  How do you grow your missions role when you are the first missions pastor?  Listen in as we have a great visit with one of Brad's early mentors on the field.