The Serve Asia Podcast

A conversation with Andrew Scott. Andrew is president of OM USA and the author of the book Scatter: Go therefore and take your job with you . The book unpacks the idea that moving to another country, not as a full-time missionary, but as a full-time employee may be one the most natural and most effective ways of sharing the good news of Jesus in places where he is not yet known. Get a copy of Scat...

Louise Brady talks about how she sees her skills in finance removing burdens and freeing others up to share the good news of Jesus with East Asians across the world. Hear how her 9 to 5 has equipped her for ministry in her local church and what she learned from short-term experiences in Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. Find out more about Azar If you’ve got any comments and questions do get in touc...

A conversation with Chris Watts about coming to faith through youth group Bible teaching, studying design and media at university and lessons learned from 10 years working in the OMF UK communication and media team. Things Chris plugs: Taste of Asia - a new book for primary-school-aged children. OMF media Instagram account OMF UK internships If you’ve got any comments and questions do get in touch...

With summer here you might be looking for something to read. We talk to two of the biggest readers in OMF UK to get some recommendations. Reuben’s recommendation - Surrender to Love by David G. Benner Paul’s recommendation - Work Matters by R. Paul Stevens Other books that get mentioned: Three Men in a Boat In the Midst of Winter In the Woods Fruitfulness on the Frontline The Gift of Being Yoursel...

We hear from Trevor Warner about his experience serving with OM in Russia and joining the OMF UK team to lead Bridge Asia, a network of volunteers across the UK. Trevor's recently been reading - The Gulag by Anne Applebaum For more about Bridge Asia visit the OMF UK website Get in touch: Instagram @serveasiapodcast Email uk.podcast@omfmail.com

We chat to Cassandra about growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe, coming to faith in Jesus, nursing, and now walking alongside those who want to explore short-term opportunities in East Asian. How did all this come about? Cassandra recommended: Psalms and the Life of Faith by Walter Brueggemann: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psalms-Life-Faith-Walter-Brueggemann/dp/0800627334 James' article on disappointment:...

Will Bacon shares his experiences in Thailand using football to cross-cultures, build community, and create chances to share the good news of Jesus. If you want to explore how your skills and passions might be used in sharing Jesus in East Asia visit https://opportunities.omf.org/ If you’ve got any comments and questions do get in touch we’ love to hear from you Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

We talk to Stephen about how his passion for photography and film became a pathway to northern Thailand. He tells us about the joy he finds in using his skills to glorify God and the excitement of seeing his art connecting the UK church with the people and needs in East Asia. If you want to explore how your skills and passions might be used in sharing Jesus in East Asia visit https://opportunities...

The first of three episodes exploring how your skills and interests could help you make connections and share Jesus with others. You might think you need to be a 'super perfect' Christian to be involved in reaching the world. But you already have what it takes to be a missionary – we all have individual skills, gifts and trades which God has given generously to us. As Paul used his gifts and trade...

Still looking for the perfect Christmas present for a friend or family member? We chat to Reuben about some of the best books he's read this year. Reuben works as Content & Media Coordinator for OMF UK and has read over 50 books this year already! He gives us reviews and insights from The Gospel comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield , An Open Door by Maud Kells , and 5 Things to Pray f...

Wilson and Irene share about growing up in Northern Ireland and sharing the gospel in the Philippines.

Steve and his family live and work among the poor in a city in East Asia.

Levi Booth returns to the podcast, discussing his new book detailing his journey to being a missionary in Japan

Learn about the Islamic festival 'Ramadan' and the opportunities to build relationships with our Muslim neighbours.

Rob shares what it's like moving to a different culture to share Jesus

Donna Jennings explains that an authentic gospel witness embodies social justice and proclamation

The centrality of prayer in reaching the world with the Gospel.

Interview with Heather who works in digital communications

Hosts Ryan and Cat talk about story structure that transcends culture, and evangelistic opportunities that come from watching films.

Interview with Andy Geers, developer of the app PrayerMate which helps you get organised with your prayer life

Interview with Levi, a full time missionary serving in Japan, with some wise words about smartphones.

Interview with Joelle who has been living in rural Cambodia, sharing the gospel through the radio