After Yes

In this episode of the After Yes podcast, you'll hear an engaging conversation between host Michael Thaler and guest Corey Doise. Corey shares his personal journey of stepping out of his comfort zone and saying yes to a mission trip to Niger. With his background in accounting and a stable job, Corey initially hesitated to go, but the timing eventually worked out for him. Throughout the episode...

In this episode of After Yes, you'll hear Mike Mills share his incredible journey to Niger and the profound impact it had on his life. Growing up in Virginia and serving in the Marine Corps, when the opportunity arose to go to Niger, Mike couldn't resist. What surprised him the most was the happiness and contentment of the people there, despite living in extreme poverty. It made him reflec...

In this episode of the podcast After Yes, you'll hear an inspiring conversation with guests Jason Carter and Krystal Carter, who share their experiences and insights from their time serving in Niger. Jason and Krystal were both drawn to Niger through separate mission trips, but it was in this West African country that their paths crossed and their love story began. Their experiences in Niger o...

In this episode of After Yes, you'll hear from Mark Willard, a man who took a leap of faith and traveled to Niger to serve and love the people there. Mark shares his incredible journey and the profound impact it had on his faith and perspective. He first learned about Niger through a mission trip to Africa with his son, where he met the podcast host, Michael Thaler. Inspired by Michael's e...

Listwella Donaldson shares her transformative journey to Niger where her experiences highlighted the resilience and hope of the people she encountered there. This episode is a must-listen for open-minded individuals seeking to broaden their perspectives on international ministry. Listwella's story will inspire and encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones and make the most of oppo...

In this episode, Howe Rice shares the importance of taking action and embracing discomfort in order to fulfill God's plans. He reminds listeners that it is the missed opportunities and actions that we should be concerned about. Howe encourages the audience to prioritize God and His plans over personal comfort, echoing the call of the Great Commission to spread the gospel to the nations. Throug...

On this episode, TJ and Cherie Evans, share their experiences and insights from saying "yes" to Niger. One of the key themes that emerged from their conversation was the transformative power of saying yes to God's call. TJ initially hesitated to go on a missions trip but eventually went and realized that God qualifies those who are called. Cherie also emphasized the importance of the...

Roger Novak, a musician and teacher, shares his transformative experience on a missions trip to Niger in this episode. Roger's decision to say yes to the opportunity deeply impacted his life and strengthened his faith. During his time in Niger, Roger was surprised by the joy he witnessed in the people, despite their difficult circumstances. He recalls visiting orphanages and seeing children wh...

In this episode of the After Yes podcast, Michael talks with Fred Michaux, a pastor at City Life Church in Newport News, Virginia. The conversation revolves around the impact of mission trips on personal growth and perspective. Fred shares his own experiences with mission work, particularly his trips to Niger, which have profoundly impacted his worldview. During the podcast, Fred emphasizes the im...

Rod Parker's journey from a Maryland farm to serving as a Navy pilot in Vietnam to passionately pursuing Bible study and mentorship is an inspiring tale of selfless love and giving. Driven by his faith in the transformative power of grace and peace, Rod has made numerous trips to Niger, where he has witnessed firsthand the power of following God's call. Through his tireless dedication to h...

At just 16 years old, Ashley Kanlekou experienced a traumatic event on a mission trip to Honduras that shook her faith to its core. But it wasn't until a decade later that she found the courage to face her fears and return to missions work. In Niger, she found a community that welcomed her with open arms, helping her heal from past traumas and rediscover her purpose. Through her work in medica...

Tommy Thompson is a Richmond native and an entrepreneur, teacher, author, podcaster, husband to Weezie, and father of 3. Tommy shares their story of losing their daughter Perrin to cancer, and how that heart-wrenching experience led him and Weezie to visit Niger and become a part of building the Perrin School there. Tommy found his purpose in helping others find their own unique purpose and callin...

In this episode of After Yes, Michael interviews Stephen Jenkins. Stephen lives in Richmond, Virginia and works in end-of-life care. Stephen talks about his experience of saying yes to travel to Niger and serve the people there. He also discusses how this trip impacted his spiritual and emotional wellbeing, his familiarity of the desert landscape, and the profound connection felt with the people h...

In this episode, Michael Thaler interviews Josh Harper, who has said "yes" to Niger 10x. Josh, a roofing business owner, shares how saying yes to Niger has impacted his life and the lives of his family members. He also talks about his "Niger room" and how it serves as a daily reminder of the impact the country and its people have had on his life. Additionally, Josh discusses hi...

In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan and Ashley, a couple with a busy household of five children, who share their inspiring journey of faith and adoption. They share their experience saying “yes” to Niger. Jonathan and Ashley open up about the defining moments that brought them closer to God, including adopting their daughter from Niger, and encountering the Holy Spirit while visiting an orp...

In this episode, Mick Wienholt shares his journey of saying “yes” to Niger. Mick is in his early 40s and has been married to his wife, Allison, for 15 years. They have been blessed with 4 kids, 3 of which are living. Mick shares how he accepted Christ at the age of 6 and then spent roughly the next 25 years running from any meaningful relationship with Jesus. It wasn't until he was 31 that God...

In this episode, Geoff Lawrence shares how saying “yes” to Niger changed his life, and the lives of his whole family. Geoff is in the construction industry, and has been married to his wife for 16 years and they have four children, including one adopted from Niger. Geoff shares about how his defining moment was when he disconnected from his life in America to connect fully with what God wanted to...

In this episode, Christine Lu shares her experience traveling to Niger to serve the local people. Christine has a diverse background in English literature, teaching, seminary, freelance writing, photo styling, and law school. She currently works in marketing and communications at Equity Concepts. She went on the trip with Michael in 2020 and found it to be an incredible opportunity to see how ever...

In this episode, Logan Haley shares how saying "yes" to Niger was the catalytic moment that transformed his perspective and relationship with God. Logan is a 25-year-old medical student at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a follower of Christ. He shares his experiences and how they have impacted his life and perspective. He talks about how the experiences challenged his persp...

On this episode, Lee Hatcher shares his experience saying yes to Niger. Lee, a resident of Richmond, has two sons, and has recently gotten married. After an 18-year career in finance, he now owns three Mosquito Squad franchises in Richmond and Fredericksburg. During the conversation, Lee shares how he ended up going to Niger and how the experience has impacted his life. “It's amazing what He's don...