55:11 Podcast

Season Two. Episode Five. This episode was recorded on location, in Vienna, Austria. Hosts Dirk and Brooke traveled abroad with EEM (May 2023) for 13 days, visiting 5 countries. In this episode, they sat down again with Dasha Novikova to get further Ukraine Updates. Dasha joined EEM in 2011 as the National Coordinator for Ukraine and now serves as EEM’s National Director in Ukraine. Every story is...

Season Two. Episode Four. Gospel For Millions In Greece. Hosts Dirk and Brooke talk with Johnathan Macris. Johnathan Macris is president of Hellenic Ministries (formerly Hellenic Missionary Union) and the oldest child of well-known Greek evangelical missionaries, Costas and Alky Macris. Johnathan graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1985 and then returned to Greece to serve his mandatory year i...

Season Two. Episode Three. Global Aid, Unity, And Hope. An Interview with Bart Robinski. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Bart Robinski, EEM's VP for European Operations. Bart became a Christian in 1995 and graduated soon after with a bachelor's degree in business management. After working in IT in Poland, he eventually went to Oklahoma Christian University, earned a bachelor's degree in...

Season Two. Episode Two. Bible Printing, Publishing, And Smuggling! An Interview with Scott Hayes. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Scott Hayes, EEM's Publishing Director. He is EEM's longest-serving team member - 38 years! Living in Vienna, Scott has many memories over the years involving bible printing, publishing, and even bible smuggling. We hope you are inspired by this episode. Ever...

Season Two. Episode One. Open Doors In Croatia. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Jura Lazar, EEM's regional director for Central Europe. Jura is on the front lines. He is involved in widespread efforts in Central Europe that are opening doors for sharing the Bible. Also in this conversation: Jura's background in Croatia, family, work, passion, conversion story, and hope for the future in...

This is a quick update before Season 2, dropping on March 7th, 2023. Dirk, Brooke, and Payton discuss the changes in the format for the podcast: the new focal points, the episode rhythm, and some special plans abroad. Season 2 will also include a video version available on EEM's YouTube channel. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11.   To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG...

Episode Ten. A Conversation With Dasha Novikova - Ukraine Updates: Hope on the Frontlines of War . Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Dasha about the War in Ukraine. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11.  To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG As a reminder, the show will return after a brief hiatus in several months. So make sure to add/follow/subscribe to our podc...

Episode Nine. Macedonian Children Bibles. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Eight. Habits of Humility. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Seven. A Boat, A Refugee, And His Boy. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Six. A Wounded Spirit Clings To Jesus. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Five. Bibles in Public Schools. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Four. Ukraine, Soup, and the Holy Spirit. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Three. Middle East Refugees…All In Disciples! Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode Two. The Mayor and a Children’s Bible. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Episode One. The Train.  Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke share a story, scripture, and challenge. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG

Welcome to 55:11, where every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. Hosts Dirk Smith, Payton Armstrong, and Brooke Kehl share inspiring stories of God’s power globally in the lives of ordinary people.  This podcast is supported by EEM. EEM publishes, prints and distributes Bibles and Bible based materials in 30+ nations in 20+ languages. The podcast drops July 12, 2022. To learn how you can p...