The Training Sessions

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. On this final episode of The Training Sessions, I couldn't think of a better person to have on the podcast than my mom, Marge. Join me as I talk to her about doing family as ministry as well as what it is like to be the family left behind by the missionaries who move away. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Joel Cagwin about counseling in general, but also what it is like to be a counselor as a missionary to missionaries and their children. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Luke Thomas, the head of Holsby Bible Center to discuss Torchbearer International and what a Bible school gap year program can look like. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he welcomes former guest and this episode's co-host Kay Baker. Jacob interviews Mary Michel, founder and CEO of Journey of the Heart Ministries , based in Toledo, Ohio. In their own words, "Journey of the Heart Ministries was created to meet the needs of women in communities throughout the United States...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he discusses leaving legacies with his former Young Life leader who has impacted many people and purposefully or not, has left a legacy. Matt Reed joins Jacob to discuss the small group of 3 guys that he started back when Jacob was in high school. With no though towards leaving a legacy, those three guys all went...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Luke Filipiak, the Director of Missions for Love Thy Nerd. Luke and Jacob talk about what Love Thy Nerd does as a mission, but also what it means and the importance of sharing the love of Christ with "Nerds." Love Thy Nerd Luke's Personal Love Thy Nerd page Join Love Thy Nerd on a miss...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Matt for Matt's last time on the podcast. Matt is leaving the podcast for another opportunity so listen to find out what he is doing. Don't worry, though, Jacob will be back. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsession...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Zach Smith from Eagle's Wings Disc Golf Ministry. Eagle's Wings Disc Golf Eagle's Wings Instagram Juneau, Alaska Disc Golf Mission's Trip Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he talks with Adam Gascho about his role as the Field Leader for New Nations. They discuss how GEM establishes new nations and what it takes to get a new nation off the ground. Email Adam at adam.gascho@gemission.org Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt and he discusses ministry partner development and new appointees with Brian Clements. Email Brian at Brian.clements@gemission.org Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he talks with his neighbor, Mike, about Black Forest Academy and how missionary kid schools are a vital part of missions. Black Forest Academy Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt as he discusses deconstruction and what it really means for those going through it and the church as a whole. You can find Tyler at: Tylerhuckabee on Blue Sky Sojourners Saya Gray - Saya Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Tanner and Payman join Jacob to discuss their story and how they are currently serving refugees on the Greek Island of Lesvos. Listen as they share about how serving refugees has changed over the years as well as Payman's own story as a refugee to Greece. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Ma...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Tanner and Payman join Jacob to discuss their story and how they are currently serving refugees on the Greek Island of Lesvos. Listen as they share about how serving refugees has changed over the years as well as Payman's own story as a refugee to Greece. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Ma...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt as he discusses with Cody Finch, GEM USA's director of Mobilization and Church Partnership. Cody and Matt discuss the importance of Mobilization and church partnership for all levels of ministry including individual partners, church partners, missionaries, and organizations. For more information or even just to c...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. In today's episode Jacob interviews Fred Naff, an architect missionary with GEM. Fred and Jacob discuss what an architect does, but also how they can be a huge boon to ministries who need a new space or building designed. Contact Fred fred.naff@gemission.org Engineering Ministries International (EMI) Tell us what topics yo...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt as he interviews Jose about how to both bring your culture and be sensitive to others culture when telling people about Jesus and the Good News. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Matt and Jacob look back on their favorite episodes of the year. Join us and listen to some clips from the best of 2024. Clips come from episodes: Matt's Favorites Humility Round Table with Rob and Tim Transformation Round Table with Allie and Leslie Jacob's Favorites Welcoming the Unwelcome with Nelutu Hospitality, R...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Betsy White about Water for Ishmael, based in Toledo, an organization that helps internationals of all ages. Betsy and Jacob discuss the White's initial ministry with international students and how Water for Ishmael has taken that, expanded it and added other options for serving internationals i...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Jacob interviews Josh, Maya, and Patrick about GEMs Business Impact Zone. Josh, Maya, and Patrick share their experience and advice about how to use a business as a business, but also as a ministry. Links: Laurent Collective - Website Laurent Collective - Instagram Patrick's books on Amazon BAM Global Email Josh Neal Tell...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt as he interviews Mark, the missions pastor from his home church in beautiful Appleton, Wisconsin. Mark and Matt discuss how churches can send well as well as Missio Nexus and the benefits of it for churches, mission agencies and missionaries. Books recommendations Patrick Lencioni - The Ideal Team Player Richard J Fos...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he interviews Ryan Taylor of Gemstone Media about how movies can be used and are being used in ministry. All the links: Theology of Film podcast GemStone Media Cinema Outreach Cinema Outreach Vault   Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessio...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Matt and Eric as they discuss the Sports and Fitness Impact Zone. They go into details about the what, where, how and why of sports in ministry. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via Buzzsprout Email us at thetrainingsessions@gemission.org

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Matt interviews Amy of Global Trellis to discuss how missionaries can increase their capacity as well as how ministry partner teams can come alongside and help make a stronger team. The White Paper (Let’s Talk About It) Ministry Pedestal Article Ministry Pedestal Infographic Workshop for senders (with discussion guide) Workshop...

Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next. Join Jacob as he talks with new GEM US President, Sarah Robins. Sarah has been with GEM for a few years, but has just transitioned into her new role as president. What exactly will she be doing and how will it impact those missionaries sent from the US? Listen and find out. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sen...