Crazy Missionary Stories

Today we hear from Jim & Catalina Tate who have been serving in missions for 29 years. They tell the story of being called to missions, the funny way they met, opening the first pregnancy center in Ecuador, to facilitating a training workshop in over 20 countries. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode may not be suitable for young ears as we discuss sensitive topics To learn more about the Tate’s mini...

Join us in hearing from Juanpa and Wendy Rodas who are serving as missionaries in their home country of Guatemala! They tell us their journeys of becoming Christians and being called to serve in their own country. Learn more about His Works ministry in Guatemala: Facebook Instagram

Today we are talking with Bryan Ost, a worship pastor and longtime missionary to France and the United States. He walks us through his journey of being born into a family of missionaries, finding his place in missions, and being called to the U.S.

Today we are talking with Cristi who grew up on the mission field in Mexico! She tells us her adoption story, her experience of doing missions with her parents, and where God has lead her as an adult.

Today we are talking with Oren Green, who is the father of past guest, Sandy Britnell. In this 97 years and 19 of those on the mission field, he has some crazy stories to share! He tells us about taking his family of 7 and leaving the US to go to the jungles of Colombia, a brand new mission field, and trusting God through the process. To listen to Sandy's episode, follow the link below! https://op...

Today we are talking with Helen Smith who was serving in Costa Rica for 37 years. She takes us on a journey as she tells us about her ministry in Costa Rica and Peru, redefining her call, and her time in an Italian prison. She has some wild stories, you don’t want to miss it! To learn more about Helen’s ministry, visit https://globeintl.org/members/smith-helen Follow Crazy Missionary Stories on th...

Today we are talking with Cody and Jessica Mathews, missionaries to Peru! They share with us their about their ministry, struggles with anxiety, and the trials they faced as new missionaries on the field. To learn more about the Mathews’s ministry, check out https://globeintl.org/members/mathews-cody-jessica Follow Crazy Missionary Stories on the Socials! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/crazymiss...

Today we are joined by Jorge & Rosa Gutierrez who have been serving as missionaries in Mexico for 39 years. They tell us about their troubled past, how they came to know the Lord, and how they became called to missions. We hear about Jorge’s fist fights in school, his fame in the soccer world, their unplanned pregnancy as teenagers, and Rosa being filled with the Spirit. The whole episode is j...

Today Kevin Randall joins us to talk about her journey in missions. Her story includes serving in many countries before God led them to settle in Nicaragua. She shares her birth story, and about her ministry serving the deaf community, special needs, grocery delivery, and more! To learn more about Kevin’s ministry, visit https://globeintl.org/members/randall-mark-kevin Follow Crazy Missionary Stor...

Today we heard from Jon Klover who has been serving as a stateside missionary for 7 years. His ministry includes disaster relief, homeless ministry, restoration, and jail ministry. Jon tells us the story of being a youth pastor and falling into sin, becoming homeless, and his journey of restoration. He also talks about the adventures of dealing with natural disasters, ministering to homeless, and...

Today we hear from Jim & Catalina Tate who have been serving in missions for 29 years. They tell the story of being called to missions, the funny way they met, opening the first pregnancy center in Ecuador, to facilitating a training workshop in over 20 countries. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode may not be suitable for young ears as we discuss sensitive topics To learn more about the Tate’s mini...

This week we're rerunning one of our favorite episodes! We will be back next week with a brand new episode and the start of season 2! Hear from Sandy Britnell who went to the jungles of Columbia with her parents as a missionary kid at age 10. From sleeping on sandbars to bathing and washing clothes in a creek, her life was nothing short of crazy!

Kelly Fahnestock has been serving on the mission field for five years, and she's here to tell us her crazy stories! She talks about the adventures of being on the World Race, and serving in ministry in Kenya and Rwanda. Her story includes hiking a crazy amount of miles, crossing a crocodile river, bedbugs, and much more!

This week, we are talking with Ryan and Chris Haney who are missionaries in Scotland and have been serving for 20 years. They talk about the steps that prepared them for their ministry, their daughter feeling the call at 15, and the struggles and rewards of working with children. TRIGGER WARNING: Very brief mention of the topic of child abuse To learn more about their ministry, visit https://globe...

Today we are talking with Brian & Mary Beth Stubenrauch who were missionaries in Thailand for 22 years. They talk about how they met, how they were called to missions, and the hard work they put into ministering in Thailand with some crazy stories of hearing God speak, taking a street cat to the ER, and seeing God work in the lives of the Thai people.

This week we talk to Greg who has been serving on the mission field for 35 years. He tells us the story of his daughter's adoption, feeling the call to move from Mexico to Southeast Asia, and a couple bathroom troubles along the way. He has a strong heart for missions and it comes through in this interview!

Today we hear from Bob and Melissa Hill who have been serving in missions for 39 years! They are real and raw with us as they share the struggles they went through in their early ministry, serving for a time in Japan and feeling the call to transition to Scotland. The culture shock going to Scotland was something they didn't expect and they ran into challenges like, their brake lines getting c...

Hear from Lauren who is serving in the middle of war stricken Ukraine. Listen as she tell us how she navigates being a black American, married to a Ukrainian in the middle of a war zone. She tells her craziest stories of serving there, and gives great insight into the struggles a family faces after one of them is called to go. You don't want to miss this!

Hear from Doug & Beth Gehman, who were missionaries in several countries for 15 years. Their story starts from a time when they had strayed from their faith, but God's love drew them back and they were called to missions. From giving birth in a new country, to sleeping in rat infested quarters, Doug and Beth's story is nothing short of crazy! They witnessed miraculous healings and were...

Hear from Sandy Britnell who went to the jungles of Colombia with her parents as a missionary kid at age 10. From sleeping on sandbars to bathing and washing clothes in a creek, her life was nothing short of crazy!

Hear from Danny & Judy Armstrong, seasoned missionaries who dedicated themselves to serving in Southeast Asia. Hear firsthand about their experience—from the moment they found faith, to answering the call to missions, and embarking on a transformative adventure in a new country. They'll share the joys of embracing a different culture, along with the humorous moments and the hurdles they ov...

Hear from Karen Welker, who went to Thailand as a missionary at 40 and served there for 30 years. Join us as we talk culture shock, healing from childhood trauma, making mistakes in a new place, and staying persistent on the field. This is one crazy story!

Living as a missionary has its crazy moments, and we're here to share them all! Join us as we interview people from all over the world who share their craziest experiences on the mission field. The good, the bad, the miraculous, and of course, the CRAZY!