OneLink Podcast

How much does a team dynamic change when the TL and ATL are married? Enjoy this interview with a young married couple who co-led a team overseas last year. They explore the nuances of a marriage dynamic within this context, share their experiences being a married couple overseas, and give some really helpful and practical marriage advice to any and all couples wanting to serve overseas. They have...

If you have ever been on a OneLink trip, you know about the often hard-to-define role of the Assistant Team Leader. Responsibilities are hard to define and each Team Leader needs different things from his/her ATL. How much authority do you have? When is it time to lead? When is it time to follow?  Today we bring on OneLink alumni who have all served as ATLs to talk about the common struggles and n...

How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 3 of 3. Brad and Marci along with James and Jill discuss raising kids who love the nations when you are in the middle of it and you don't know what the end result will be yet.  They discuss the concerns they have for their kids, the ways they are helping them flourish spiritually, and even their own mistak...

How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 2 of 3.  Just because you raise kids overseas doesn't mean they'll love the nations. Join us for a conversation with a couple of “old Africa hands” as they share their experience raising children on the field—and, more importantly, raising them to love the lost and the nations. John and Priscilla spent 28...

How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 1 of 3.  Jack and Debbie never lived overseas. But they raised boys who love the Lord and love the nations. One of them has now spent the last 20+ years living among a UPG. How does that happen? We talk with them about what it looks like to parent kids for the nations, and what it takes to make that normal...

Who is sending whom? And who is counting? As Christianity continues to grow and shift around the world, the old ways of measuring missions are becoming increasingly difficult to rely on. In this conversation, Dr. Zurlow with the World Christian Database explores the challenges of gathering accurate missions statistics in a rapidly changing world and what happens when the Global South moves from be...

Faith can seem courageous - audacious even - as it was with William Wilberforce. Join James and Elise as they discuss the life and impact of the brave British politician whose biblical convictions led him to dedicate his life to abolishing slavery in England. It was courage that drove him, and it is courage that will motivate us to faithfully obey Christ and reach the nations for the gospel!   Boo...

Welcome back! Catch up with us as we talk about the summer, going overseas with families, and share updates on new developments at OneLink International. We’ll also give a little preview of what's coming up for the OneLink podcast this season!

Suparsh, shares his journey to faith and how he ultimately left Hinduism to follow Christ. From the beginning of his faith journey to the hardship and trials he endured with the change in his family relationships, Suparsh's story is altogether inspiring and encouraging to all of us in our walk of faith. 

Travel often? The OneLink staff certainly has! In this special panel discussion with James, Kevin, Elise, Krystal, Phyllis, David, and Melody from the OneLink staff, they share helpful tips and personal hacks they learned from their own experiences with air travel. Prudence and shrewdness go a long way, especially when it comes to international flights!   Resources Shared in the Episode: - Patagon...

Building a consistent culture of prayer is a challenge even for the most established ministries. In this episode, James and Megan dive into the vital importance of interceding for the nations, exploring how a global prayer focus does more than just move the needle abroad—it transforms the students themselves and the very heart of their campus." Resources: https://prayercast.com Other Episodes with...

Explore why growing in your ability to manage tasks, time, and systems doesn’t compete with relational ministry — it actually multiplies it. When your life is disorganized, urgent tasks crowd out meaningful conversations. But when you build simple rhythms and structures, you create margin, emotional energy, and mental space to invest deeply in people. If you’ve ever felt torn between task producti...

You don't need to have your whole life figured out in your 20's. It's a crucial season with tremendous opportunities for personal training. In this episode, James and Brad break down what that means for young Christians who will undoubtedly face many challenges in their 20's. Making the most of this time in your life can really shape your faith and trust in God.  

Someone's testimony can both really encourage us and challenge us at the same time. In this episode, Peter and James continue to discuss the life and ministry of C.T. Studd. His life of faithful service is nothing short of remarkable and is sure to encourage us to run the race set before us.  Books mentioned: C.T. Studd: Cricketer & Pioneer - Norman P. Grubb C.T. Studd - Janet and Geoff Benge...

How much are you willing to sacrifice for Christ? In this episode, Peter and James discuss the life of C.T. Studd, an extraordinary man who counted no small cost for the cause of Christ. He was all or nothing when it came to living for the Lord. As they dive into his early life through the time he spent overseas, many reflective questions surrounding zealousness, sacrifice, and even family life ar...

Is language learning for everyone? Join us as we talk about our experiences and the lessons learned as we went through our language learning journey overseas. Though it comes with its challenges, it is also met with countless blessings. Not to mention the hilarious (and often embarrassing) stories that come out of it as well.

The degree is finished and the bags are packed—but is their faith ready for the flight home? Rich joins the OneLink Podcast to tackle the unique, often-overlooked challenges international students face when taking a new faith back to their home country. Learn how to bridge the gap between campus conversion and lifelong discipleship. You can learn more about or connect with Rich by visiting https:/...

In an era of ChatGPT and instant translation, many assume the "Great Commission" of Bible translation is just a few algorithms away from being finished. But is AI actually doing the heavy lifting? In part two of our series, our guest returns to explain why Bible translation is still a deeply human endeavor. We discuss the limitations of technology, the nuance of unwritten languages, and why a comp...

What does it actually take to bring the Word of God into a new language? It’s more than just swapping words—it’s about heart, culture, and years of life on the ground. In part one of this two-part series, we sit down with a translation consultant who shares her journey starting in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. We pull back the curtain on the "inner workings" of translation, discussing the lingu...

The bags are unpacked, but the journey isn’t over. For many students, the hardest part of an overseas trip isn’t the culture shock of going—it’s the "reverse culture shock" of coming home. In this episode, we dive into the critical window of reentry and debriefing. We explore how to help student teams process their experiences, navigate the transition back to campus life, and integrate their globa...

Have you wanted to go to the field and then felt delayed and discouraged?  This episode is for you! Today we talk with Jessica who just completed from her second stint overseas.  She originally thought she would go right back, but as she said in her words, "The path God leads us on is not always a straight line."

What and how does assessment benefit a mission sending organization?  Whether its a church, a mission agency, or a combination of both time spent in assessing candidates usually pays big dividends. 

Today we talk with Rich about how the face of international student ministry is changing, both here in the states and overseas as well, or more specifically the opportunity that is emerging for International Student work overseas. For additional resources or to connect with Rich go to https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at rmendola@ifiusa.org  

Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ.  We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 2 of this interview with Mark and Gill.  They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations. 

Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ.  We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 1 of this interview with Mark and Gill.  They served for 28 years in Mongolia and spent the last years on the field mobilizing Mongolians to go to other nations.