Jungle Discipleship School Podcast

You're going to want a pen and paper for this episode becuase you're going to have a bit of a to-do list at the end. This episode is full of announcements and a special present for you in here as well. Hear about our upcoming mission (and why we do missions) and some other exciting things happening at JDS. This episode is a fast-paced look at many exciting JDS announcements. Thanks for tuning in! ...

Dear God.... Dear Father....Dear Jesus... lets be honest... when we pray, we normally address our prayers in one of those kind of ways...but we don't often talk to the Holy Spirit. I have been preparing to teach on God as Holy Spirit and the gracious Spirit has been showing me how I don't know him and how I do know him. I think there is some interesting stuff here and I hope you'll tune in. You ca...

Hi Friends, it's been a while since our last podcast episode - thanks for sticking with us. Taking a short break from JDS I am recording this episode in Chiang Mai. Tune in and get caught up on all that we've been learning and experiencing so far at JDS and they ways we've been learning God. He's been good to us and has been depositing mail into our mailboxes - wanna know what that means? tune in....

What does real community look like? In this episode, we dive into the value of walking through life with “a few” close companions—just like Jesus did. From friendship and accountability to the power of belonging, we explore why community matters more than ever. We also share exciting news about our brand-new student sponsorship campaign —your chance to make a lasting impact, support education in a...

What are the giants you are facing in your life today? We all have them. It might do us well to sit for a moment with that question.  JDS-2 is underway. Camp is abuzz and there is lots of things happening. In this episode we're going to chat about some of the giants we're facing, and some that we're holding back from our Giant Killing God. We're also going to take a dive into what our second year...

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Leanne Davidson, author of Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls .  If you missed part one, please go back and listen to the first part of this incredible story as Leanne shares about finding out that her son had died.  In part two we pick thing back up and cover some Holy ground as we get deeper into the topic of grief and loss.  Please send Leanne a...

Wherever this finds you this summer—on the lake, on a road trip, out for a walk, or just puttering around the house—thank you for being here. Whether you're a longtime listener or joining us for the first time, welcome. On November 27, 2022, Leanne Davidson received a phone call that shattered her world: her son Mikael had died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl. How does a parent go o...

Join us for part 2 in my interview with Mike Riley. After getting kicked out of Central Asia for his work with the Uyghurs, Mike took a job as a youth pastor in Thailand and then started serving in the conflict zones in the Middle East. The danger ramped up as he entered war zones in Syria, with a young family, he had to reckon with the dangers associated with bringing the gospel into places where...

Wow wow wow what an exciting episode we have for you this week. Join us as we transition from the war zone of Burma into an interview with my dear friend Mike Riley. Mike served as a missionary to the Uyghur people in central Asia and has spent his life fighting for the poor and oppressed people in the world. He and his young family were kicked out of the country they were working in because of th...

Spiders, snake, pets, it's all fair game when it comes to eating in Burma. Join me on the Jungle Discipleship School Podcast this week as we talk about food, food security, and nutrition in the war zone of Burma. There is actually something much deeper going on in our minds and lives when we don't know where tomorrow's food will come from. Food security is a huge part of trauma healing.  We're tha...

Sit with me as I have a glass of wine and watch for the police out my window.  It's been a long past 24 hours, stressful and full of anxiety, but God is still with me. In this episode I share some missionary tales from the war zone of Burma and ask two important questions (you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what the questions are... if you think I was just going to post the questions...

Episode 31 - Savour Your Blessings - Join us in this exciting episode of the Jungle Discipleship School Podcast as we dive deep into some of the way you have been a blessing to us, and we have been able to be a blessing here in Burma. We are more than just a school - we've quietly been able to help with a number of projects and opportunities here in Burma, thanks to your support. In this episode w...

Have you exiled grief in your life? Have you even paused to consider that you've exiled anything? Good grief, we need to pause and give grief time in our lives. Join us in this episode of the JDS Podcast as we talk through the stages of grief and how we learned it here at JDS last week. We'll also talk about the Love of God and our upcoming graduation ceremony. There is lots happening at JDS and w...

How do you handle setbacks in your life? Recently at JDS we've faced a few setbacks that have taken the wind out of my sails - hense, no podcast episodes for a while - sorry about that. But, we're back! Are you still with us?  Come along for a drive with me in my truck. One of my favourite times to chat and catch up with an old friend is on a long drive - so I invite you guys to into my podcast st...

As you step into your talents and voice, do you look up in the balcony or bleachers of life and see a host of spiritual parents cheering you on? Hmmm...I wonder where they are? Catch up with us at JDS here in this episode of the podcast where we unpack this concept of spiritual parenting. We never stop watching our parents, how they handle different situations, and I think its important that someo...

OK, this might surprise some of you amazing podcast listeners, but I actually don't know everything in the world... BUT....in this episode I take some liberal guesses at some of the "we're the only discipleship school in the world..." type topics. Come have a listen and let me know if I'm right or not. In other news... there are some big announcements in this episode, but you'll have to stick with...

You know how the King of England gives royal speech every Christmas? And the President of the United States gives the State of Union every year? Well, this is nothing like that. Those things are professionally done and this, well, this is like everything else JDS, scattered and beautiful. But, I really genuinely hope this episode doesn't get lost in the shuffle of New Years and holidays because I...

This episode starts off with a prayer, gets into our mission plans and some of whats been going on here at JDS, but then it deteriorates quickly into burps and laughter... This is not your normal podcast, JDS is not a normal school - AND - in excited news, we are not having a normal Black Friday sale on JDS swag!  This is just a quick pre-mission update from JDS. Thank you so much for being with u...

" Does Jesus have more personality than our JDS pig? " It’s a question no one’s dared to ask—until now. In this episode, we dive into the personality of Jesus, comparing Him to our famously sassy swine, while also bringing you some exciting updates from the Jungle Discipleship School. Stick around for a sneak peek at our students’ incredible recordings that are helping spread the gospel across Bur...

Hi friends, it's been a while since we last uploaded an episode. So here is a cool little update. This started out just being a short update but ended up having a few little nuggets of gold in it - if I do say so myself...I think you'll be encouraged by some of the answers to prayer and God stories in this.  Thanks so much for being with us.  Give to JDS JDS Facebook Page

This week join Dave as he takes a deep dive into the happenings of JDS, some of the back story, struggles and challenges, and whats going on as JDS prepares for their first ever Opening Ceremony. Dave also walks through how JDS is doing, and building, "church"...  We are excited where the JDS Podcast is heading, it feels like we're just getting warmed up.  It helps us when you share these podcast...

Jeremy was drinking at the bar one night and took a girl home. They ended up having a one night stand that led to her getting pregnant. But when he found out she was pregnant, he went and knocked on her door and said " we better get to know each other because we're going to be having a kid together. " They've now been married for twelve years. God redeemed Jeremy's story, and continues to redeem h...

Food Not Bombs Facebook Page JDS has begun! Year 1 students are here. We're in the jungle and we've started class... it's a bit surreal. Join us this week on the podcast as we share a bit about the opening of JDS, then we welcome Naw Zember Paw as a guest on our podcast. Naw Zember Paw started an organization called Food Not Bombs that teaches about sustainable farming and freedom through food. Sh...

Have you ever been angry at God? Maybe a better question would be, have you ever admitted you were angry at God? Why not come along for the journey as Dave shares some of what's been going on in his heart and soul over the past few months. Also, some exciting news about land, some prayer requests, and whats coming up on the podcast.  We are thankful that you're with us. It helps us when you subscr...

Brett Hextall is a former pro hockey player and NHL development coach, not only that, but he's a pretty awesome guy. Join us as we go for a walk around Fargo and talk about a bunch of things; Down Syndrome, NHL, SEAL Fit and Unbeatable Mind. This long-form interview with Brett is really worth the listen.  If you - or someone you know - has a child with Down Syndrome, please check out GiGi's Playho...