SO THAT Missions Podcast | FBC Boerne

Send us Fan Mail Join us to hear Pastor Jason and Pastor Chad as they recount how God worked around them during their recent trip to South Asia.  This is Part 3 of their journey! What if multiplication looked less like a stage and more like a living room? We sit down to unpack a journey across North India—from the dusty lanes of Bihar to the radiant Golden Temple in Amritsar—and trace how a quiet...

Send us Fan Mail A dusty road, a two-room house, and eighty neighbors pressing in to sing at full volume. That’s where we watched despair give way to freedom and a young farmer—months into his new faith—open his home night after night until ten house churches sprung up along a single stretch of road. We went from the weight of ritual in Bodh Gaya to a leader gathering that pulsed with joy, and the...

Send us Fan Mail What if a nation of 1.4 billion held entire communities who might live and die without ever hearing the name of Jesus? We sat down to talk through our recent journey to India, why we sent both our senior pastor and missions pastor, and what we learned as statistics turned into stories and faces. The scale is staggering, but the questions we asked were simple: Are the reports of ex...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to uproot your family and move to one of the most spiritually unreached regions on earth? J & C pull back the curtain on their remarkable two-year journey serving in North Africa, where Christians represent less than 1% of the population and open evangelism is prohibited. This conversation shatters misconceptions about what modern missions can look lik...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens when ordinary people say an extraordinary "yes" to God's call? In this captivating conversation, Kelly Nelson shares her journey leading nine people from First Baptist Church to Missinja Village in Malawi, Africa – a place where new Christians are blossoming into spiritual leaders for their communities. The mission's impact extends far...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked where ancient apostles once trod? Imagine standing in Laodicea, gazing across miles of ancient landscape to see the literal source of Jesus' "lukewarm" analogy from Revelation. This transformative experience was just one highlight from our recent mission trip spanning Turkey and Georgia. Mark and Linda Turley join us to share their journey throu...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly live as an exile? Meet Andy, Natalie, and their daughter Jenda – a family who has spent over fifteen years crossing borders, learning languages, and building relationships in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. Their story begins in unlikely places: Natalie from deep South Texas, where Christianity was simply part of the cultural packag...

Send us Fan Mail A spontaneous decision with just three days' notice led Sawyer Werab to his first international trip—a mission journey to Mexico that would profoundly transform his understanding of faith. Having grown up in church, Sawyer thought he understood Christianity until that moment when everything changed. Speaking with remarkable candor, Sawyer shares how seeing joy in those who &q...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when American teenagers step outside their comfort zones and experience a completely different way of life? In this heartfelt conversation, high school students Brooklyn and Julianne open up about their transformative first mission trip to Cancun, Mexico—far away from the tourist resorts and beaches most Americans associate with the region. These young women share can...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to walk where the Apostle Paul once preached? Lidia Gallardo, a mother of quadruplets from Oak Hills Church, joins us to share her transformative journey through Turkey and Georgia with our mission team. Having never visited these regions before, Lidia's preconceptions were immediately challenged when instead of finding impoverished conditions, she encounter...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Chad reconnects with Sergei from Moldova in a fascinating conversation that bridges continents and ministry approaches. Currently in the midst of a seven-week visit to America, Sergei shares how Moldovan churches are pioneering a relational approach to discipleship that challenges our efficiency-driven Western models. The discussion takes a deep dive into the transformative...

Send us Fan Mail Behind the seemingly idyllic facade of affluent communities lies a stark reality: domestic violence affects one in three women and one in seven men regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status. The Kendall County Women's Shelter stands as a vital lifeline for those seeking escape from abusive situations, offering far more than just temporary housing. What began in 2005 as a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God gives you a vision that takes 16 years to fulfill? Bill McLeod's journey from seminary student to mission mobilizer reveals the patient, often unexpected path of kingdom work. Bill's story begins during the Jesus Revolution when he came to Christ just before college. Through divine connections—from working with Luis Palau's crusades to directin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you choose to live in a blighted neighborhood for nearly five decades? Jimmy Dorrell's remarkable story of incarnational ministry reveals the profound impact of genuine presence in marginalized communities. After a world tour witnessing global poverty, Jimmy and his wife Janet made the countercultural decision to purchase a dilapidated 4,000 square foot hous...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything we thought we knew about church and mission was backward? In this eye-opening conversation with veteran missionary Will Smith of E3 Partners, we explore a revolutionary perspective on discipleship that challenges conventional thinking about how churches function and grow. Will shares powerful stories from his years in South Asia and his current work with migrant...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when 33 people—from military pilots to business professionals to fifth graders—trade their spring break vacation for a mission trip to Cancun, Mexico? The answer lies not in resort experiences, but in the transformative power of serving others together. In this heartwarming episode, Children's Minister Teresa and Associate Minister Staci share their experiences l...

Send us Fan Mail Pam Arland's journey from Kansas City to the remote mountains of Western China unfolds as an extraordinary testament to how God uses the most unexpected gifts to reach the unreached.  "The greatest injustice on earth," Pam explains, is that millions of people in China would live their entire lives without the opportunity to hear about Jesus. This realization propell...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you that Christianity is growing faster globally today than at any point in history? While many American Christians see a church in decline, the reality beyond our borders tells a dramatically different story. In this eye-opening conversation with Blake McDaniel, a veteran mission mobilizer with the Navigators, we unpack striking statistics that reveal God's ex...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Parks, who shares her heart for missions and the transformative experiences that shaped her calling. From rediscovering the meaning of short-term mission trips to understanding God's Great Commission, Nicole unpacks the complexity of mobilization. Her firsthand account from impactful trips to the West Bank of Israel and China...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a transformative conversation on the dynamics of disciple-making in today’s church. In this enlightening episode, Pastor Chad welcomes Jeff Lewis to discuss how God is actively engaging churches across the country to foster a culture of discipleship that goes beyond traditional structures. As they dive into essential topics like the role of mobilization, the significan...

Send us Fan Mail In this vivid and enlightening episode, Ron and Star Nelson share their incredible journeys from the secular workforce to embodying the calling of Christ in global missions. With decades of experience, they illuminate the powerful impact that individual lives can have when they integrate faith into action, guiding listeners through their fascinating story of transformation and pur...

Send us Fan Mail Explore the depths of prayer with us in this enlightening episode, where we unpack the long-held belief that “God answers prayers.” Instead, we focus on the idea that God responds to the intentions and hearts behind our prayers. Our special guest, Steve Hawthorne, brings a wealth of experience in ministry, leading us through a thought-provoking dialogue on prayer's true purpo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastor Chad and John Nipp for an unforgettable trip to Uganda, where we visited refugee camps housing South Sudanese refugees and experience the vibrant spirit of a Dinka tribe's church service. Alongside Pastor Stephen from Africa Renewal Ministries, we recount a humorous experience where Pastor Stephen was recruited into the women's prayer team.  You'll feel...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform the lives of our youth and leaders through mission trips? In this episode, you're about to find out. Join us as Pastor Chad and Pastor Garrett unravel the profound impact of mission trips on young people at FBC. Listen to Garrett’s journey from his early days in part-time ministry at the age of 19 to becoming a full-time youth pastor. His first...

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