Adam Koelling and Patrick Briscoe

The Roots Network Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 4 episodes

The Roots Network Podcast is a deep dive into the stories, struggles, and triumphs of mission work in East Africa. Hosted by Adam Koelling and Patrick Briscoe, this show explores what it means to live out the Gospel in places where others seldom go. From bioethics and cultural clashes to raw stories of redemption and community transformation, we invite you to join the conversation as we seek to see lives, communities, and cultures rooted in the love of Christ and transformed by the Gospel. We believe you will be challenged, encouraged, equipped, and entertained.

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Adam Koelling and Patrick Briscoe

Episodes

Africa Time | How Cross-Cultural Missions Changes Your View of Time 03.07.2026 45:49

What happens when a hyper-scheduled Western missionary who manages life down to 30-second intervals meets an East African culture centered entirely around relationships? In this episode of The Roots Network Podcast, hosts Adam Koelling and Patrick Briscoe break down the profound differences between Western time-management and East African "Africa Time". Welcome back to The Roots Network...

TIA: "This Is Africa" | Rwanda Missionary Stories & Kingdom Culture Lessons 12.06.2026 55:11

What happens when Western expectations collide with East African culture? In this episode of The Roots Network Podcast, Adam and Patrick unpack the missionary phrase TIA ("This Is Africa") through real stories from Rwanda. From gas pump mishaps and chaotic traffic to lessons about justice, humility, perseverance, and grace, they explore how God uses cultural differences to shape believers into peo...

Live Well | Cross-Cultural Missions and the Compassion Challenge 29.05.2026 55:38

In our inaugural episode, we dive into the heart of The Roots Network and the unexpected cultural lessons learned over 7 years in Rwanda. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 How we Named the Podcast 01:24 Meet Patrick 03:56 Meet Adam 06:02 Call to Ministry 07:31 TRN History / Family Relocation 08:13 TRN Staff 08:56 Podcast Origins 11:01 TRN Mission, Vision, and Strategy 15:42 Cross-Cultural Discuss...

TRN Podcast - Trailer 22.05.2026 1:24

Real stories. Raw missions. Rooted in love. Hosted by Adam Koelling and Patrick Briscoe. They discuss everything from cultural clashes to the deep lessons in compassion that changed our lives. 🔔 Episode 1 drops publicly this week! Hit that Subscribe/Follow button right now so you don't miss the launch. Are you a TRN Alum? Check your email for exclusive early access to the full premiere episod...