From the Hangar

This month on From the Hangar brings a very special guest on the podcast, Ben Calhoun of the band Citizen Way! Ben learned about MAF’s ministry last year and decided to visit headquarters in Nampa with his family. Of course, we couldn’t pass up this opportunity to have them on the podcast! Joined by his wife and two daughters, the Calhouns talk with host Lem Malabuyo about navigating life in music and family. The Calhoun family is a fun-loving bunch who truly love Jesus and trust His guidance in their lives.

On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo sits down with former MAF missionary Gene Jordan and Jon Lindskoog—both of whom grew up in Ecuador with missionary parents. Together, they reflect on the life and legacy of Nate Saint and the four other missionaries who were martyred in Ecuador in 1956. You're sure to learn something new about MAF and missionary aviation in this episode! Give it a listen, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Want to watch Jon's documentary about the Waorani tribe? You can see it here: https://www.tesoroswaorani.org

Host Lem Malabuyo invites MAF President and CEO David Holsten to answer questions, submitted by followers of From the Hangar podcast. If you have any more questions or comments, leave a comment below. And of course, hit that subscribe button! You can also reach out by email at podcast@maf.org

On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo sits down with MAF missionaries Mike and Christy Brown, who spent their entire overseas career in Papua. Mike and Christy talk about how God placed missions on their hearts at an early age. From there, their lives have been a journey of ministry work in Indonesia, with God being with them in every moment. Enjoy and be inspired by Mike and Christy’s story on this episode of From the Hangar!

On Episode 30 of From the Hangar, host Lemuel Malabuyo sits down with former pilot Dave Jacobsson and his wife, Donna. During the episode, they discuss living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hearing God's call, and witnessing new believers come to faith after serving in violent militias. Take a listen to this heartfelt episode! Support the Jacobssons! Click here: https://maf.org/jacobsson

On Episode 29 of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo sits down with Deborah Edwards and Zacharie Francois, talking about transitioning out of Haiti into a new program, as well as their passion for airplanes and helping bring the gospel to isolated people. And, of course, their upcoming wedding! Hope you enjoy this episode!

On this episode of From The Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo meets with missionary couple Nathan and Becky Fagerlie, who share their experiences serving in Indonesia and transitioning back to life in the United States. Listen to Nathan and Becky as they reflect on family life in a developing country, fundraising as a missionary, pursuing adoption, and more! If you would like to support the Fagerlies, go to https://maf.org/fagerlie?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode_28

Episode 27 with Marionne Tucker by Mission Aviation Fellowship

On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo interviews Brock Larson, Mission Aviation Fellowship's vice president of global impact. Watch and hear Brock's story of serving in the Air Force, facing six figures of debt, and then transitioning from being a missionary pilot in Indonesia to today's role as a leader of the globally reaching nonprofit. You don't want to miss this adventure! If you would like to support Brock and Lisa Larson, go to http://maf.org/larson

On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo invites Dave Hoisington and David Holsten as guests. Both men served as pilots with MAF in Indonesia, but they both served in very different time periods. On top of that, Dave Hoisington's experience with MAF began long before he became a pilot with the organization. Listen and enjoy Dave as he tells story after story about MAF and how God used the organization to help bring isolated people to Jesus!

We are doing one more episode featuring the Flight Follow podcast! This month, we'll listen to two episodes from the second season, originally released in 2019. The first segment interviews our maintenance specialists at HQ in Idaho. Then, in the segment segment, you'll hear about Stephen Hale, MAF pilot in Western Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his mother Renée Hale taking a special flight together. We hope you enjoy these episodes from Flight Follow! We will get back to our normal From the Hangar episodes in May. Thanks everyone!

This month, we're taking a little break from our usual format and giving you an episode from our original MAF podcast "Flight Follow." You'll listen to an interview of John Miller, originally released several years ago in 2017. John and Coralou Miller were MAF missionaries in Papua, Indonesia. We hope you will enjoy listening to John, learning how God used his passions and heart for others to bless the community in Papua! Any thoughts and encouragement you may have, comment below or email us at podcast@maf.org.

On this episode of From the Hangar, Ryan and Annabel Koher sit down with host Lem Malabuyo and talk about their lives as MAF missionaries. Ryan serves an MAF pilot in the Mozambique program, but experienced a very difficult situation two and a half years ago. Ryan was arrested and imprisoned under accusations of supporting insurgent activity, spending four months in prison before being released and eventually exonerated. Ryan and Annabel and their children have been in the U.S. since September 2023, waiting for the day they can re-enter Mozambique and joyfully serve people in need. We hope that their story of faith, hope, and forgiveness inspires you in your own walk with Jesus. You can also catch an in-depth story on Ryan Koher's imprisonment on the Flying For Life Podcast! Click here: https://maf-uk.podbean.com/e/episode-10-%e2%80%93-free-at-last-mozambiquan-authorities-drop-terrorism-case/ If you want to support the Kohers, go to: maf.org/koher

A new year with a new FTH episode! MAF enters 2025 with its 80th anniversary as an organization, and we felt it fitting to have the living legend Gene Jordan on the podcast! Gene spent his entire career with MAF, and he is never short of stories. Listen as host Lem and Gene talk about Gene's experiences overseas and the wisdom he has gained over the years. As Gene would put it, "God has been very, very, very, very faithful."

On this episode, returning guest David Holsten, MAF president, reflects on the past year and God's goodness towards the organization. With host Lem Malabuyo, David also shares what he is excited for going into 2025. Join us and celebrate how God has provided for us in 2024, and we hope that you are inspired to look into your own life this year and see God's blessings.

On this episode of From the Hangar, we have guests Dave and Jill, MAF missionaries at the Mozambique program, also known as Ambassador Aviation! They have a lot of great experiences of how God is reaching isolated people, but also using the airplane to help wild animals that also reside in the country! Watch and listen to how missions and wildlife collide in this fun episode of From the Hangar!

In this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo talks with Stephen and Ruth Hale! The Hales are MAF missionaries in western Democratic Republic of Congo, serving there for almost a decade. Stephen and Ruth are no strangers to Africa, as they grew up in various countries on the continent as missionary kids -- Ruth herself was born in Ghana! The Hales dive into the impact their upbringing and their parents made on them as children that helped shape their decision to follow God's calling on their lives back into Africa, into the DRC, to help isolated people learn about the gospel! Enjoy the conversation between Lem and Stephen and Ruth!

On this episode of From the Hangar, long-time MAF missionaries Dave and Crissie Rask talk with host Lem Malabuyo. Being with MAF for over 40 years(!), Dave and Crissie have stories to tell! We hope that you enjoy this episode as the Rasks reflect on the goodness of God throughout their time serving Him. Any thoughts and encouragement you may have, comment below or email us at podcast@maf.org.

This episode of From the Hangar takes places in Maseru, Lesotho! Host Lem Malabuyo sits down with Thoahlane Khalala (aka "TK") and Rethabile Sello, Basotho staff at the MAF program in the country. TK and Rethabile share about their lives and roles at MAF, and how their work on the team contributes to the ministry in meaningful ways. Enjoy today's episode of From the Hangar! Any thoughts and encouragement you may have, comment below or email us at podcast@maf.org.

On this episode of From the Hangar one of our MAF teachers, Sheri Sanders, joins host Lem Malabuyo to talk about her time in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. With many years of experience working as a teacher, Sheri provides insight into the differences of teaching in a U.S. public school and teaching in an overseas mission context. She also shared her journey of faith during her time in Wamena with the MAF community; how God grew her faith in ways that prepares her for what's to come. Any thoughts and encouragement you may have, comment below or email us at podcast@maf.org.