International Commission Podcast

What is it like to be a ministry spouse? How do you raise mission-minded kids? Is it hard to raise support as a full-time missionary with a family of 7? What benefits come from living differently as missionaries in the USA? Bucky and his awesome wife, Kim, discuss all these things and more (like the weirdest meals they've had overseas) on this very special episode. Resources mentioned: - Window on...

International Commission's E&E Training presents "Tactics: How to Graciously Share your Christian Convictions" featuring Jonathan Noyse with Stand to Reason. Jonathan spent most of his life as an atheist strongly arguing against the existence of God. It wasn't until his late 20's when he examined the evidence for Christianity that he realized Jesus is who He says He is and he surrendered his l...

What even happens before and after an IC mission trip? What goes on "behind the scenes" while one of our teams is on the field? On this episode, Laura (our Area Strategy Team VP) joins Alli and Bucky to explain how our AST develops new connections around the world and how churches prepare for evangelism partnerships. She also answers rapid-fire questions in a lightning round before we discuss the...

Join us to learn how Chloe Baker led people to freedom in Christ in Zimbabwe on her first international trip, find out why Bucky throws things at kids around the world, and hear Alli share astounding results of IC's work; did you know that MILLIONS of people have heard and accepted the gospel this year?   Find out how you can be part of it all at https://internationalcommission.org/   Connect with...

According to Brooke's research, it is NOT okay to play music or dab in public in Saudi Arabia. But you can go there now because they have a tourist visa! Did you know that Laos is known as the "land of a million elephants"? Learn more about these countries on this episode's Cool Culture segment, then stick around to hear how growing up in one town (like Brooke) or moving between countries and cont...

Every Christian podcast has to talk about the Nephilim at some point, right? Well, this is that episode for us! Hit play and hear about the 10 weirdest stories in the Bible, what we can learn from them, and how God still does wild and miraculous things today to lead people to salvation in Jesus. We promise you'll laugh and learn a lot! Leave a review or DM us on the socials to let us know if we le...

Hosts Brooke and Bucky reveal their top 5 favorite books of the Bible, offer tips about getting through customs smoothly during international travel, and share an incredible story about a voodoo witchdoctor whose life was transformed by Jesus. Learn how you can invest in stories like this, pray for our ministry, and go with us at internationalcommission.org 

What do spreadsheets, audits, and policies have to do with world missions? Find out as Executive Vice President, Donovan, joins the pod to share what he does at IC and why. Hosts Brooke and Bucky talk about their own roles, then discuss various church models and traditions they have experienced in the U.S. and around the globe.    Want to come work with us in a creative and fulfilling missions job...

Is following Jesus the most Jewish thing a person can do? Hear why our Messianic Jewish friends say so and how you can share the gospel with Jewish people as Brooke and Bucky continue this conversation. In another segment, our hosts discuss discipleship models and relationships. What's the best way to disciple other Christians and be discipled? How did Jesus do it? Finally, Brooke and Bucky reveal...

Bucky shares stories from his recent IC trip to Argentina where a translator got saved, two men proposed to their girlfriends, a deaf and mute lady accepted Christ, and more. Brooke and Bucky also talk about the fanciest international hotels they've stayed in for under $100 a night.   Please rate & review if you like this podcast, and sign up now to go with us and have your own wild adventures...

Let's learn about the history and tenets of Judaism and ways to build bridges of the gospel with Jewish people. How is Christianity rooted in Judaism and what beliefs do we hold in common? How does modern Judaism compare to Judaism in the Bible?  Don't miss the rest of this discussion in part 2!

Would you want to know if some of your ordinary American habits are actually more in line with New Age spirituality and pagan witchcraft than with the Bible? On this episode, Brooke and Bucky discuss the sneaky ways that worldly philosophy and even occult magic have wormed their way into our daily lives, point out examples of common deceptions, and offer encouragement for how to focus our faith on...

Brooke and Bucky discuss the history and varied teachings of Buddhism, how those inspired George Lucas when creating the Jedi Order, ways to build bridges to the gospel with Buddhists and internationals who live around you, and the weirdest responses they've gotten when sharing Jesus.   Learn even more about gospel conversations at internationalcommission.org/resources -- Find us on the socials at...

What exactly is Islam and where did it come from? On this episode, IC staff members Brooke and Bucky discuss sharing Jesus with Muslims, along their worst travel fiascos and times on the mission field when they just didn't know what to do. Resources: - Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi - E&E Training: https://internationalcommission.org/resources#ee-training

It's a porchcast! Make a virtual visit to enjoy the ambiance of Jeff and Jodie's porch at their home in North Carolina while you hear about their 53 years of marriage, 20 years of ministry with IC, and stories about how God is bringing millions of people into His Kingdom through the obedience of ordinary people all over Asia. At the beginning of the show, we also revisit our favorite things from o...

Brooke and Bucky share advice and testimonies about raising funds for mission work, stories from evangelism partnerships in the United States, and the similarities and differences between International and North America partnerships. Go with us on a trip: internationalcommission.org/go Join our staff: internationalcommission.org/jobs Resources: The God Ask - https://www.amazon.com/God-Ask-Biblical...

IC's President, Mark Goode, joins Brooke and Bucky to talk about "what even happens" during opening and closing rallies on each of our mission trips and answer rapid-fire questions about himself during a lightning round. The hosts also share what they've learned about Afghan refugees through ministering to them at home and abroad. Go on an international partnership trip with us: internationalcommi...

Our favorite Brazilians join the show to talk about what to do if you go on a mission trip where you don't know anyone, the advantages and challenges of simple house churches around the world, and what it's like to host evangelistic mission teams at your church.   Ready to jump on board to work with awesome partners like Rafa and Vi? Apply to go on a trip with us at internationalcommission.org/go

Brooke and Bucky give a brief overview of the amazing history of International Commission, tell about how Jesus is reaching people through dreams in the Muslim world, and share their favorite international modes of transportation. Watch "God Knew: The Story of International Commission": https://youtu.be/z_6TgLUjufo?si=774qx26DqjNOgtX9

Learn the best things to carry in your backpack for a week of evangelism, hear about the weirdest gifts Brooke and Bucky have been given overseas, and listen to Tom's story about new life at a funeral in Peru. Want to join us on an adventure to share Jesus? It might be a little weird, but it will be awesome. Apply to join an international partnership team at internationalcommission.org/go

Brooke and Bucky explain what travel days are like on an International Partnership, tell stories about favorite international dishes, and share a report from a National-to-National in Myanmar.  Come adventure with us to partner with amazing and generous Christians around the world to share the good news of Jesus with people who are searching for hope: internationalcommission.org/go 

Grace joins her IC coworkers Brooke and Bucky for a conversation about planning for long layovers, sketchy decisions made on mission trips, sharing Jesus in fear/power cultures, and spiritual warfare. Learn more about communicating the gospel through the lens of various worldviews: - Read The 3D Gospel by Jayson Georges. - Watch E&E Trainings and the E&E Show at internationalcommission.org...

How do you spiritually prepare for a mission trip? Brooke, Bucky, and Alli talk about how they prepare their hearts and minds for an international partnership, tell funny travel stories, and share their favorite aspects of Southeast Asian culture. Sign up to join a short-term mission trip with long-term impact, and we'll walk with you every step of the way: internationalcommission.org/go

Brooke, Bucky, and other IC friends tell about the worst foods they ever ate abroad, the best things about their jobs, and what's different about the honor/shame worldview held by most of the world's population. Learn more about sharing Jesus with people with different religious backgrounds and worldviews at internationalcommission.com/training

Brooke, Bucky, and friends give advice for working with interpreters to share Jesus, reveal their Top 5 travel items, and explain what happens on an IC mission trip. Go with us! internationalcommission.org/go Noteworthy travel items: Grid-It https://www.cocooninnovations.com/grid.php Sunany Inflatable Pillow https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTGLTYP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp...