This week we talk to our friends Nate and Bethany. We got to know them seven years ago when the started their cross-cultural journey. They did a great job adjusting to life on the field then so we asked them to share their story of how they prepared for life overseas. To connect with Nate and Bethany you can find them at: https://nandbjohnson.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nateandbethany To donate to their ministry https://give.worldventure.com/partner/PartnerCommunity#/login The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Nine years ago we got a nasty early Christmas present from Austria. Our visa (residency card) had been denied, and Liz was pregnant with our first child! Find out what God taught us through this trial. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Continuing the story of JD & Thea. A little more than a year ago they were visiting Vienna for the first time. Find out what it was like for them to move across the ocean and how God has sustained them on the journey. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Meet JD & Thea. A little more than a year ago they were living in the Bay Area of Northern California. Find out how God called them step-by-step to ministry in Vienna, Austria. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Matt picks up where he left off last year talking about how he went from studying German to being called to Russia and then to Austria working with immigrants. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Liz picks up where she left off last year talking about how she went from a career in physical therapy to being called to a life of cross-cultural ministry. Find out about what it was like for her to reenter life back "home" after a stint overseas and what motivated her to go back. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Hear the final thoughts from the short-term missions team from Denton Bible church as they reflect on the impact that the the church in Ukraine had on them and vice versa. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Hear from a short-term missions team as they get ready to head back home after a trip to Yarmolnitsi, Ukraine. What went right? What went wrong? Was it all worth it? The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Are short-term mission trips worth all of the trouble? Find out how short-term missions have factored into our journey and weather we see any use for them in our ministry today. The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Looking back at our first 10 years in Vienna! Join us as we think back on those first days and remember the wondrous works that He has done. -1 Chronicles 16:12 The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Join our family on an adventure to Ukraine as we explore new territory together. Learn how Liz handles long road trips and even longer boarder crossings. Come with us as we encourage and are encouraged by our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Subscribe on iTunes : https://pcr.apple.com/id1435961281 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/stewardspodcast Follow on Facebook @stewardspodcast Twitter @stewardspodcasat Instagram @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License.
What happens at home when Matt is away ministering in Ukraine. Find out how Liz has learned to stay sane and keep things going on the home front. Subscribe on iTunes : https://pcr.apple.com/id1435961281 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/stewardspodcast Follow on Facebook @stewardspodcast Twitter @stewardspodcasat Instagram @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License.
Liz talks about how God used campus ministry and short-term trips to awaken her heart for missions. Subscribe on iTunes : https://pcr.apple.com/id1435961281 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/stewardspodcast Follow on Facebook @stewardspodcast Twitter @stewardspodcasat Instagram @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License.
Missions was not even on Matt's radar. Find out how God directed Matt's path from wanting to serve in the U.S. Navy to wanting to serve on the mission field. Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.
Matt and Liz continue the story that started it all for their family. They share how they dealt with the no dating policy, tell the proposal story, and share what God taught them through all of this. Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.
Matt and Liz talk about the story that started it all for their family. They share how they met in Russia, how they got around Liz's no dating rule , and that fateful day the fateful day that Liz's supervisor called... Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.
Liz helps Matt think through his sermon on Exodus 34:1-9. Listen in as they talk about what God reveals about his Character and how that impacts our lives. Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.
This week we talk about our work in Ukraine, and the man whose vision it was to get biblical training in the local churches there. Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.
Matt and Liz talk about the fifteen month saga their family went through trying to get a residence permit for their youngest child. Find out what they learned about supporting one another in difficult times and about finding stability in a heavenly citizenship. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @stewardspodcast Music Information The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under a Attribution License.
Matt and Liz just came back from home service assignment, but what exactly is that? Is it a vacation? Is it work? Listen as they talk about their most recent visit to the States and the challenges and blessings of home service assignment. Find us on: stewardspodcast.com facebook: @stewardspodcast twitter: @stewardspodcast instagram: @stewardspodcast The intro music was taken from "Late Night Tales" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License. The outro music was taken from "Southside" by Lee Rosevere licensed under an Attribution License.