Even You

In this powerful story of obedience, Esther shares her personal journey from an unwillingness to leave home to embracing life as a missionary in some of the most unreached regions of the world. In this special episode, we sit down with Esther to hear how her path started with a short-term mission team with East-West, grew into a mid-term commitment with Cafe 1040, and is now leading her toward a l...

In this special episode, we sit down with Nicole Parks at Cafe 1040 to talk about the critical opportunity of reaching the unreached together. You'll get the details on how organizations like East-West and Cafe 1040 are partnering to empower young adults and why collaboration is the key to accelerating the spread of the gospel.   The immediate opportunity is Urbana 2025! This triennial young adult...

Join us for a milestone Even You Podcast episode as we celebrate our one-year anniversary! Our hosts, Scott and Mariah, look back at a full year dedicated to helping ordinary people discover their extraordinary purpose in Christ. In this special episode, we unpack the highs, the lows, and the fun times that defined our journey. We also revisit specific conversations that profoundly impacted us and...

Episode 12 Description What happens when faith shifts from following rules to living on mission? In this episode, Michael O'Neal shares how knowing Jesus personally transformed his life, leading him to start Reel Life International. As he embraced true obedience, his fear faded, and joy overflowed. Now, his passion is to invite others into God’s mission. If you've ever felt stuck or dry in your fa...

The age-old question: Is there a God? If so, how can we prove it? For many, including Lee Strobel—best-selling author and former atheist—this question lies at the core of their worldview. Lee was once firmly convinced that there was no God, believing that, without proof, faith was nothing more than a delusion. But everything changed when his wife became a Christian. Determined to find evidence to...

Is your view of gender and sexuality too narrow? The church often struggles with these discussions, but the truth is found in God's design, which we learn through His word. Join us today with Dr. Sandra Glahn, professor of media arts and worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, as she shares her insights on biblical sexuality and gender roles, revealing God's extraordinary plan for women as daughte...

You've probably heard of mission trips. Maybe you've even been on one! But are they really worth it? Some people think they're only for adventurous types or the “extra spiritual.” Others question their effectiveness. But what if God wants to use you among the nations? What if a short-term trip could be part of your story? Today, Scott and Mariah share how a short-term mission trip impacted their l...

The world tells us that success is the key to happiness. Get a better job, make more money, buy a bigger house, and then you’ll be content. If that’s the case, why do some of the wealthiest people in the world feel so empty? That’s how John Rinehart felt. At 25, he had a great career and plenty of money, and yet he knew something was missing. As John searched for answers, he discovered that succes...

Life hurts—sometimes deeply. Freddie Amos knows this firsthand. However, she overcame depression, trauma, and abuse by God's grace. Now, the Lord is using her story to help other young adults break free from similar battles. Extraordinary pain can lead to extraordinary purpose only with the help of Christ. How are you surrendering your story to God and letting Him use it in extraordinary ways?

If you follow Jesus, do you see your life as expendable or defendable? Are you defending your freedom to avoid persecution or willingly laying it all on the line for those who have never heard of Jesus? In this conversation, author and former missionary Nik Ripken explains what bold faith looks like. Serving in some of the most dangerous countries in the world as well as losing one of his sons on...

On today’s episode, we had the privilege of talking with renowned speaker, author, and influencer Sadie Robertson Huff. As you’ll hear, her life was impacted by stardom from a young age, and she had to choose what to do with the platform God had given her. Like so many celebrities, she could have kept chasing the fame. However, she found her bullseye—to be a sister and a friend to millions of othe...

Do you know what God's purpose is for your life? If your answer is, “I'm not sure,” you're not alone. As we explore that question in this episode, special guest Ricky Dickson gives us the inside scoop on his story of discovering God's will for his life. From a class project about Blue Bell in college to eventually becoming the ice cream company's CEO and President, Ricky explains how his faith hel...

The word “believer” has different meanings in today’s society. From pop culture to Christianity, the phrase “I’m a believer” is fairly common. But in the Christian faith, what’s the difference between a believer and a follower? Is there a difference? How you answer that question can say a lot about how you view your faith. In Matthew 16:24, Jesus tells those who want to be His disciples to deny th...

How would you answer the question, “Why does the Church exist?” Many people will say things like, “It's for the betterment of the community,” or, “It's a place for Christians to gather and worship,” or even, “It's where you go to learn about God.” These answers may be true, but are they enough? Whether you grew up going to Sunday services or just visited one for the first time, it's important to k...

Have you ever thought, “I could never be a missionary,” or, “I’m not cut out for missions. That’s for ‘those people’”? More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. What you may not realize is that this command—the Great Commission—applies to every Christian. It’s not a suggestion or an idea. It looks different for every believer, but the bottom line is...

The Even You podcast is hosted by East-West, a global missions agency focused on shining the light of the gospel among the unreached. This podcast exists to empower ordinary people to live for an extraordinary purpose. What does that mean? We want to see more Christians saying “Yes!” to what God is inviting them to participate in, especially as it relates to the Great Commission. We believe you ar...